Archive for January, 2010
The Mike Holmgren era officially began in Berea today and the next few weeks will probably be a dynamic time for the Browns organization. Holmgren will probably make a decision regarding Eric Mangini in the upcoming days. He also must hire a GM and build a scouting department for the draft and free agency.
I am a staunch supporter of keeping Mangini. I think he has changed the team culture and ...
Wes Welker’s Knee and Patriots’ Playoff Hopes Have One Thing in Common
Posted: 4th January 2010 by T.J. Donegan in NFL
They're shredded.
I'm not saying the Patriots can't win the playoffs, but to do so would be a feat on par with what the 2007 Giants pulled off during their improbable run to the title.
Now, this is not a knee-jerk reaction (tell me you saw that one coming).
This is a simple fact: the Patriots, already on shaky ground to begin with entering the playoffs, now have to attempt to outscore teams ...
Did Brett Favre Really Stick It To the Green Bay Packers This Season?
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
Remember at the start of the regular season, the circulating story that Brett Favre really wanted to stick it to the Green Bay Packers?á If you don't, here is a little reminder.
Months before the regular season started, Brett Favre was set to play for the Vikings.á The contracts were signed, the deals were made, and the playbook had been exchanged into Favre's hands.á
Packer fans booed, Viking fans ...
Houston Astros 2010: New Skipper Brings New Attitude, Dugout Assistants
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Denton Ramsey in MLB
Brad Mills has a busy 2010 ahead of him; and for HoustonÆs new skipper, March madness begins as soon as the team lands in Florida for Spring Training.
But in all actuality, the chaos has already begun for next seasonÆs Astros manager; and after glancing at what could be in regards to next yearÆs starting rotation , bullpen , infield , outfield , catchers , and bench , itÆs now time ...
Adrian Beltre Agrees with Red Sox: Offensive Woes Answered?
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Anthony Emerson in MLB
The Boston Red Sox just signedáformer Seattle Mariners third baseman Adrian Beltre to a one-year, $9 million deal.
Beltre, who belted (pun fully intended) 48 home runs in 2004 with the Los AngelesáDodgers butáhas been on a very large downswing with the Seattle Mariners, who he joined for the 2005 season.
Beltre never hit more than 26 home runs with Seattle. Heáhad an average around .266 for most of his Mariners career ...
Mike Leach Rides Lubbock Railroad All the Way To NFL’s Oakland Raiders?
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Henry Ball in NFL
Fired Texas Tech head coach Mike Leachùwho wasáterminated for allegedly punishing backup wide receiver AdamáJames for having a concussionùhas been relatively quiet since giving his side of the story to ESPN's Rece Davis.á
Things might be about to heat up as rumors are surfacing that Al Davis is considering Leach to replace head coach Tom Cable, who will apparently be fired as expected.
There is no confirmation yet for the other rumor ...
All Time New York Mets Starting Ten (Includes Closer)
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Goro Rivera in MLB
The goal is to take any player who has played at least one game for The Mets and come up with one player at each position. This would not be for a single game but just a choice as to who the better ball player was for career MLB value. I will not use someone out of position (example..Gary Carter played a game at LF for The Mets). Begin Slideshow
Red Wings Getting Dangerous: Zetterberg and Cleary Eye Thursday Return
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Matt Hutter in NHL
Hopefully, by the end of this week, the NHL team based in Detroit will begin to more closely resemble the Red Wings.
Massive offseason departures and an unprecedented amount of injuries have, on many nights this season, reduced the Red Wings to little more than a very good AHL team.
Though key roster losses have allowed younger players such as Patrick Eaves, Drew Miller and Justin Abdelkader to fill larger roles and ...
Like most college quarterbacks with the hype of Sam Bradford , it's not a question of "if" he'll be drafted in the first round, more a question of "where".
Sure, the injuries Bradford sustained this season raise some minor questions about his durability and his immediate health, but are likely temporary hindrances in what appears to be a polished and refined NFL -ready game.
After declaring for the NFL Draft, we know ...
Following is the definitive defensive team of the decade for the years 2000-2009.
The defense was much more difficult to choose than the offense because there are so many deserving players and statistics are not as helpful in evaluating the impact of a player on the game. For example, a shut down cornerback does not get many interceptions because nobody wants to throw the ball his way and ...