Archive for January, 2010
If Brian WestbrookÆs vision isnÆt too fuzzy, and the fog engulfing his consciousness not too dense, the concussed Eagles running back might want to thank Joseph Mason Reeves. Reeves too was a football player, a genus of athlete noteworthy for its tendency to be both headstrong and head-weak. His teammates called him ôBullö, though frequently he was too dazed to hear them. An undersized tackle on ...
Throughout the years, there have been seasons that have been ordinary for many receivers, and there have been some amazing breakout seasons. From grabbing an amazing number of passes to getting crucial yards for the offense to coming up with touchdowns in the clutch, the possession receivers, the yards monsters, the touchdown machines, many receivers in the NFL have had some pretty amazing seasons. Let's look at the ...
Sung to the tune of John Cougar Mellencamp's "Crumblin' Down"
Some people ain't got no damn shame Sayin' I'm in Vegas Instead of with the team after the game I can't trust 'em I can't love em like I do my Bentley
Tell me what else I can I do to earn your respect a third-string QB is what you'll get My legacy will not be one of greatness when you lifted ...
Randy Johnson Retires with Yankee Tenure as His Only Black Mark
Posted: 6th January 2010 by Greg Fertel in MLB
Randy Johnson is a great pitcher who should be a first ballot Hall of Famer. There is no arguing that point.
He had some of the most dominant seasons of all time and continued to be an effective starting pitcher even during the twilight of his career.
This is not how he is thought of in Yankee lore.
The two seasons Randy Johnson spent in New York were not memorable. He won 34 ...
Chicago Blackhawks Prospect Marcus Kr³ger Ends WJC with Bronze
Posted: 5th January 2010 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
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The Blackhawks had one prospect make the final cut for the WJC, and Marcus Krüger ended the tournament with a bronze medal as part of Team Sweden.
Krüger, a 19-year-old center the Blackhawks drafted in the fifth round (149th overall) in the 2009 Draft, finished the tournament with six assists. Sweden defeated Switzerland 11-4 in the bronze medal game before a classic championship game in which the United States ...
Ilya Kovalchuk: The Best Way To Help the Chicago Blackhawks Salary Cap?
Posted: 5th January 2010 by Michael Wagner in NHL
Yesterday fellow Chicago Blackhawks featured columnist Tab Bamford provided an article suggesting that the Blackhawks might have Atlanta Thrashers star wing Ilya Kovalchuk on their radar as a rental player.
Although columnists such as ESPN's Pierre Lebrun have a said that this has all been pure speculation and that the 'Hawks have not yet contacted the Thrashers about Kovalchuk it is still an interesting proposition.
The Blackhawks seem to have the perfect ...
Dear BWAA: Send a Message By Putting Fred McGriff in Cooperstown
Posted: 5th January 2010 by Lou Cappetta in MLB
January 6, 2010. If you're a baseball fan, chances are you know what that date means.
It is a great day for anyone who loves baseball. On January 6, 2010, the Baseball Writers Association of America will announce who, if anyone, they will bestow the greatest honor any baseball player can receive, induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.
As with every year, there are sure to be debates ...
Now that the regular season has come to an end 12 teams are still alive, those that have made the NFLÆs postseason. With several of the powerhouse teams skidding, the Super Bowl now looks to be anyoneÆs to take. HereÆs a glimpse at those teams who will be fighting through the postseason in hopes of coming away with an NFLChampionshipBegin Slideshow
San Francisco Giants: Why Juan Uribe’s Signing Puts Lineup Out Of Whack
Posted: 5th January 2010 by Andy Bensch in MLB
The San Francisco Giants announced Tuesday that infielder Juan Uribe will return for a second season by the bay, a one year deal worth 3.25 million dollars, much more then he made last season.
What does this mean you ask? It means that Uribe will see much more time on the field then he did last season, which makes the typical Giants fan like you and me jump up for ...
With Defense Firing on all Cylinders, Cavs’ Offense Should Look to Shaq
Posted: 5th January 2010 by Tom Delamater in NBA
Once again, talk of the Cleveland Cavaliers is focusing on their defense.
A strong end-game closed out the defending champion Lakers on Christmas, and a few days later the Cavs held Atlanta scoreless for the first nine minutes of the fourth quarter in sealing another road win.
Defense is the name of the game for the Cavaliers and has been in their five seasons under Mike Brown.
Offense is another story.
Google ôMike Brown ...