Archive for February, 2010
The Milwaukee Bucks: Building Around Andrew Bogut With an Eye on 2011
Posted: 26th February 2010 by Tom Delamater in NBA
If the NBA playoffs started today, the Milwaukee Bucks would be the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference—ahead of such presumed participants as the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Bobcats. How did that happen? They haven’t had a taste of the postseason since 2006, and haven’t made a serious run at anything since 2001. Things are changing in Brewtown however, as the Bucks have rattled off ...
2010 NFL Combine: Projecting Bench Press Results for Offensive Linemen
Posted: 26th February 2010 by Eric Galko in NFL
When you think of the importance of the bench press at the NFL Combine, you have to think of the offensive linemen and how many reps they can boast to teams about putting up.
According to oddsmakers, Russell Okung of Oklahoma State is the projected winner of the bench press crown, and the over/under for the most reps by a single player is 38.5.
I'll put my scouting of all of ...
The AL Central is the home of the defending Cy Young Award winner, five out of the last six AL Cy Young winners, and arguably three of the best pitchers in baseball. Limited offenses in the division means pitching will determine who takes the AL Central. Justin Verlander, Zach Greinke, Jake Peavy headstrong burgeoning pitching staffs who need strength one through four if their teams are to reach ...
Running Back Steven Jackson: The St. Louis Rams Should Trade the Top Pick
Posted: 26th February 2010 by Matt Miselis in NFL
The St. Louis Rams are seeing what it soon to be a long, media-filled offseason as they hold the top selection.
As reports have shown, the Rams have reportedly shown interest in Ndamukong Suh as the top overall selection.
However, it is for certain that St. Louis does not know what to do with the top selection, and they may even consider trading the pick.
With these rumors surrounding the front office ...
After the NFL revealed the final order of the NFL draft yesterday, I thought it would be a perfect time to give you my prediction of what the first round of this year's draft will look like.
Pick No. 1 - St. Louis Rams select DT Ndamukong Suh (Nebraska)
I believe the Rams go with the 6'4", 300 lb. defensive tackle here to help solidify their defensive line.
The Rams could also choose ...
2010 NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Ndamukong Suh, Not Sam Bradford, the Answer at No. 1
Posted: 26th February 2010 by Josh Brewer in NFL
Every spring, hundreds of mock drafts are thrown about in an attempt to predict what the big boys running the NFL's 32 teams will do when the NFL Draft finally arrives in late April.
And within a handful of picks, the order—and nearly every mock draft available—is rendered useless.
This mock draft, however, takes a different approach. Instead of trying to predict what each team will do this April, this mock projects ...
By now, weÆve had time to see the effects of the 2010 NBA Trade Deadline. As always, these things take time to develop, especially with stars on one team becoming role players for another.
LetÆs break these down fast and furious!
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Cleveland CavaliersùJamison, LeBron Struggle To Make Music As with everything in Cleveland, nothing matters until the NBA Finals, and if Jamison doesnÆt help Cleveland to ...
Randy Moss to the Dallas Cowboys? Top Six Reasons It’s a Bad Idea
Posted: 26th February 2010 by Jonathan Bales in NFL
Amidst reports that Randy Moss could be headed to Dallas (albeit from the biggest “gossip magazine” in sports, ESPN), DallasCowboysTimes.com will detail six reasons why signing Randy Moss would be disastrous for the Dallas Cowboys.
1. He will want too much money.
If Dallas trades for Moss, it is likely that he would want a new contract. With $45 million invested in Roy Williams and a Miles Austin ...
Miami wasn't able to earn back-to-back playoff appearances, but where they are now, compared to where they were in 2007 is simply amazing.
Bill Parcells and Tony Sparano run a tight ship, and they're doing things the right way. However, losing veteran guys like Jason Taylor and Joey Porter could see them taking a hit in leadership and overall intensity on defense, so they need to make some adjustments.
The Dolphins' brass ...
Wild Free Agent Possibilities That Will Turn the NBA Upside Down (Humor)
Posted: 26th February 2010 by Chad Ridgeway in NBA
I have looked into the crystal ball of NBA fandom to see exactly what will happen this summer.
Needless to say, I was shocked to see the NBA landscape change so dramatically, with an unprecedented number of free agents bolting for new teams.
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Kobe and Phil Go to Chicago
Coming off consecutive championships, Dr. Jerry Buss still plays hard ball with Kobe Bryant on an extension which pisses Kobe off to no end.
Kobe ...