Archive for January, 2010
Oswego State has a new addition to its men's hockey program.á Defenseman Tim Carr has transferred to SUNY Oswego from Division I's UMass Lowell.á
Academically, Carr is a sophomore.á He has yet to pay in a collegiate game as he redshirted for the River Hawks last season and didn't crack their lineup this year.á He will be eligible to play three more years after the conclusion of the 2009-10 season. ...
Hey Orlando, where's the Magic? áWhere's the swagger? áWhere's that confidence? áWhere is that chip that drove you to the NBA Finals?á
June seems like a such a long time ago right now. áNow don't get me wrong, it's not as if the Magic are pushovers in the NBA. áAfter all, most teams would love to be sporting a 24-9 record at this point in the season.
But the Magic made several ...
Best and Worst Case Scenarios of Every NFC Playoff Team
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Nick South in NFL
The NFL's second season is about to begin, and the playoff picture could be described as muddled at best.
The No.1 seeds are a combined 1-5 over the last three weeks of the season.
The Patriots and Cardinals suffered injuries to key players in the final weeks.
The Jets and Cowboys, who looked like they were falling apart in early December, are suddenly hot topics.
Which teams can win the Super Bowl? Which ...
(Originally posted on 4SportBoston.com )
Have you ever had an aunt stay over at your house for a couple weeks or allowed a friend to shack up at your place or maybe even just moved in with a boyfriend/girlfriend/whatever-the-case-may-be? There's a period of awkwardness where everyone is feeling each other out, bad habits come to fruition, and for the first few days, there is a level of discomfort where you just ...
Why the Green Bay Packers Won’t Beat the Arizona Cardinals
Posted: 4th January 2010 by kevin roberts in NFL
Before this article grabs Green Bay fans by the wrists and drags them into the depths of painful , realistic punishment, let's adore the facts.
Green Bay just beat the Arizona Cardinals. They did so handily, 33-7, and after winning seven of their last eight games, there really isn't much to suggest a first-round exit.
If you truly believe that, you're either a naive Cheesehead from Wisconsin, or you simply don't ...
Wild Card Weekend Predictions: Pats Have Something To Prove
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Sachin Arora in NFL
It's that great time of the year again. The football playoffs! This week, there are some great match-ups in wild card weekend, and there are many teams that have a lot to prove.
Now, let's go over the matchups.
New York Jets @ Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals got spanked by the Jets in the final week of the season, but they had little or nothing to play for. The Bengals ...
The 2009 season has officially come to a close for the Cleveland Browns. After a weak start and going 1-11, Cleveland finished the regular season at 5-11, an improvement on 2008. A lot of injuries left a lot of questions going into the next season, but one thing that isn't a question anymore is the talent of Jerome Harrison. So where does that leave the running game for ...
Oakland Raiders: Arr MateysùIs Al Davis Seeking Treasure In Mike Leach?
Posted: 4th January 2010 by James Walker in NFL
First Mike Leach gets fired from Texas Tech, and now he's purportedly being sought after by Al Davis to replace Tom Cable as head coach of the Oakland Raiders.
See what happens when you lock players up in a closet, allegedly?
To get an opportunity to coach in the NFL could be the dream of any head coach.á This, however, is the Oakland Raiders we are talking about here.á This dream is ...
Oakland Raiders: Finding Bright Spots in a Black Hole
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Joseph Lopez in NFL
Shortly before the 2009 NFL regular season, many Oakland Raiders fans, including myself, shared a sense of optimism about the team's future. The Raiders closed out the 2008-09 regular season on a high note and seemed to be poised for a decent 2009 season.
Well, with the regular season now over and the playoffs in full-swing, Raiders fans are left scratching their heads as they look desperately for answers to ...
Brett Favre and the Vikings’ Vindication: Next Stop: Miami
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Dan Rodell in NFL
From the moment Brett Favre was released by the New York Jets on Apr. 28, 2009, the Minnesota Vikings and Favre have been inseparable.
Headlines and rumors swirled throughout the summer about Favre ending his retirementùthat he was staying retired for good due to arm surgery, that Vikings players Adrian Peterson and Steve Hutchinson were texting him to come back, that Brad Childress was visiting his home in Mississippiùand rumors ...