Archive for January, 2010
Will Madison Bumgarner Make A Fantasy Baseball Impact In 2010?
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Eric Stashin in MLB
Madison Bumgarner is a hyped pitching prospect who fantasy owners have been waiting on since the day he was drafted tenth overall in 2007.á With a 27-5 record to go along with a 1.65 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 273 minor league innings, who can blame them?
The Giants seemed reluctant to push the 19-year-old to the major leagues in 2009, but when the opportunity presented itself, it was hard to ...
Vikings-Giants: Five Keys to a Minnesota Vikings Victory
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by John Szurlej in NFL
So here we are: the last game, home field, and the playoffs looming.
Questions have been aplenty the past four weeks, with nervous fans scratching heads over a team that seems lost.
Fortunately for the Vikings, they are already guaranteed a playoff spot, and the pressure isn't about winning, but winning in convincing fashion.á The Vikings have a golden opportunity to capitalize on a broken team in the former Super Bowl ...
Anaheim is 41 games into the regular season. áDid anyone think the Ducks would beáthis team?
No, I'm not referring to the team who has an astounding seven players (and prospect Luca Sbisa) headed to the Olympic games. I'm talking about the team who's got a record of 16-18-7.
The same team who is desperately hanging onto 13th place in the Western Conference.
As if that was a good thing.
I'm talking about the ...
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys NFL Picks Week 17
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Vernon Croy in NFL
Week 17 of the NFL season is already here and the featured afternoon game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys is one of the best games to watch on January 3. This is a very important game for both the Eagles and Cowboys; however, it means a lot more to the Eagles. If the Eagles can beat the Cowboys Sunday they take over the second seed in ...
Imagine you have a job you do extremely well, so well that it seems that, at times, it's a bit unfair to the rest of your co-workers.
There's no one to blame, it's just what you do, yet the fact is people cry enough andá your supervisor makes some changes to "level the playing field".
Enter the Trapezoid era in the NHL.
If anything, this new-age neutral zone has become a topic ...
Oakland Raiders’ Offensive Line Woes Have Become a Pattern
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Al's Wingman in NFL
During the 2009 preseason I was of the opinion that the Raiders were finally willing to bring in some new talent to fix some really serious offensive-line issues.á
As the 2009 season closes, I realize that not only has that effort not been successful, all the moves they tried to make essentially just meant more of the same.á For 2010 it looks like a similar quandary.
As a benchmark, letÆs look at ...
After reading many of the "Top 10 of the Decade" articles I decided to assemble my own list.
My selections are clearly subjective and primarily based on my memories of watching these games. Please feel free to comment and tell me if you disagree (or agree) with any of the selections!
I counted the NBA Finals as Playoff Series too. I know some might disagree claiming that the Finals are technically ...
The Five Most Disappointing Teams of the 2009 NFL Season
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Zach Greubel in NFL
Seeing as the 2009 football season is coming to an end, I thought it necessary to list my five most disappointing teams. A few of these teams were division champs last season, and some even held home-field advantage in the playoffs, but this season they are all at risk of not making the postseason. Enjoy.Begin Slideshow
In between my eyes and the world lies a filterùa kaleidoscope of resplendent goldùthrough which I saw no rain.á
IÆm not exactly sure who was wearing the golden glasses, me or Daniel Snyder, but being betrayed by the reality of the Washington Redskins is no easy way to wake from a fantasy.
From Nov. 8 to Dec. 13, the Redskins played better, a whiff of effort in an otherwise worthless season.á ...
Washington Wizards: Gilbert Arenas In Deep Trouble For Shallow Humor
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Matthew Brown in NBA
Several days have passed since it was first reported that Gilbert Arenas, star point guard for the Washington Wizards, pulled a gun on teammate Javaris Crittenton over a supposed gambling debt.
Even with the passage of time, the story remains unclear and neither Arenas nor Crittenton have much to say on the matter.
The report evolved over time to mention that Crittenton produced a firearm of his own, creating a showdown of ...