Archive for February, 2010
2010 NFL Combine Results: Tackle Bruce Campbell’s Outing Increases Draft Stock
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Daniel Wolf in NFL
Coming into the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine, Maryland offensive tackle Bruce Campbell had some good buzz surrounding his name, but he may have just increased his stock from the bottom half of the first round to the top half.
Campbell measured in at 6'6 3/8" and 314 pounds with an arm length of 36.25 inches, which are all very good measurements for an NFL tackle and the best of all other ...
2010 NFL Combine: Eric Decker and Jacoby Ford Here To Answer Critics
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Michael Schottey in NFL
Eric Decker and Jacoby Ford are two sides of the same coin.
Decker, a 6'3", 217-pound wideout from Minnesota, has been turning heads his entire life. The multi-sport athlete has always dodged questions about possible detours through baseball or basketball.
Ford is a smaller receiver (5'9", 186 pounds) but has even bigger doubters about his football pedigree.
"Track guy" is the most prevalent critique.
Both receivers had phenomenal senior seasons.
Decker started 2009 on a ...
Injuries are definitely one of the more frustrating things that you have to deal with in fantasy baseball, as they are pretty much unavoidable and completely out of your control.
However, there are guys that you can identify as higher risks of ending up on the shelf more than others. Some are worth the gamble because they are so good, others haven't dealt with serious injuries so they are a lower ...
2010 NFL Draft: With Tomlinson and Sproles Out, First-Round RB Options
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Daniel Wolf in NFL
LaDainian Tomlinson is gone and now the Chargers are not planning to put a tender on Darren Sproles.
This means that the Chargers will most likely spend their first round pick on a new running back to shoulder the job.
Is this a good idea to give a rookie the responsibility of being a starter?
Will this new direction effect quarterback Phillip Rivers since defense will focus their attack on him now?
This is ...
Rookie Scott Sizemore clearly has the inside track on the starting 2B job vacated by Placido Poloanco’s return to Philadelphia. Sizmore has never had an at-bat in the big leagues but has been a very good hitter in the minor leagues. We have a fair amount of statistics on him from his days in the minors, but rookies are just so hard to predict.
The 2010 Tigers are an interesting ...
Philadelphia Eagles Taking No Risk Keeping Shawn Andrews Around
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
While talking with Garry Cobb on G. Cobb in the House over at VoiceAmericaSports.com, Shawn Andrews became a passing topic. Cobb said that keeping Andrews presents no real risk for the Eagles because he's getting paid so little, but has so much potential. I'd have to say I'm in agreement. Andrews is only getting paid around $2 million, so he's not breaking the bank if he winds up not ...
Slovakians Close But No Cigar: Canada-USA Play for Olympic Hockey Gold
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Martin Avery in NHL
The day after the Canadian women's hockey team got in trouble for smoking cigars and drinking champagne and beer on the ice, the men had a close call at the end of their game against Slovakia.
Newspapers across Canada carried pictures of the national women's hockey team celebrating its 2-0 win over the United States. The International Olympic Committee was not pleased when their party spilled out of their locker room and back onto ...
Although we are die-hard Cowboys fans, we are also fans of the NFL in general. As such, we love the NFL Draft and form an annual “Big Board.” Below is a list of our top 75 NFL prospects, with potential Cowboys’ draft selections in bold.
1 Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
Suh's athleticism and intelligence make him a seemingly can't-miss prospect.
2 Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
3 Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma ...
Since 1980, there have been 53 pitchers who mastered a no-hitter.
Many of these pitchers were top of the rotation throwers like Nolan Ryan, Jack Morris, Mike Witt, Dave Stewart, Mike Scott, Randy Johnson, and Dwight Gooden.
Some were solid pitchers like Terry Mulholland, Wilson Alvarez, Mark Buehrle, Derek Lowe, and Kevin Millwood.
There were nine pitchers who surprised the world and accomplished this feat. Listed below we will rank these lucky fortunate throwers who made it to ...
TWolves Blog writer Dave Kelsey was kind enough to answer some of my questions in preparation for tonight's GAME OF THE DECADE going down between Portland and Minnesota at the Target Center. I encourage you to also read the reversed version of this Q&A in which I talk crap about you all . I highly recommend adding TWolves Blog to your rotation; it is guaranteed to make you feel better ...