Archive for February, 2010
2010 NFL Draft: Five Notable Low Wonderlic Scores Through the Years
Posted: 26th February 2010 by Brian DiTullio in NFL
The Wonderlic Test always becomes a point of debate during the NFL Combine. A low score can affect draft position and many players feel it is an unfair way to assess their intelligence.
The test also can be (and has been) retaken, so results can be very mixed.
Vince Young became the poster child for mixed scores after he reportedly scored a whopping SIX on his first attempt before scoring a 15 ...
This is not a pro or anti JaMarcus Russell article. I will not be discussing the same old rhetoric about him that is so prevalent today.
This will focus only on his physical tools. The natural gifts he was given and the ones that should be getting coached into him.
I am looking at this simply as a coach evaluating a quarter back. Analyzing his mechanics, fundamentals and his ...
Sidney Crosby or Alex Ovechkin? I Know Who You Think is Better
Posted: 26th February 2010 by j noreen in NHL
There has been much debate about who the better player is. Thus far Ovechkin has proved to be a better goal scorer and physical presence on the ice. Crosby has proved to be better at setting up his teammates, won a Stanley Cup and perhaps will add an Olympic gold medal depending on how the Olympics play out this weekend.
I personally like Ovechkin and believe him to be the ...
When was the last time you knew of a player who scored 25+ points in more than 20 games in a row? Allen Iverson back in 2000-2001 ring any bells?
Welcome to the NBA, home of the best basketball players in the world. But you have two different levels in the league...role players and superstars. There is only an elite few who are truly considered superstars.
Guys like Dwayne Wade, Kobe Bryant, ...
Is Zydrunas Ilgauskas Using the Dallas Mavericks as a Smoke Screen?
Posted: 26th February 2010 by Damian Jackson in NBA
Smoke screen n. 1. A mass of dense artificial smoke used to conceal military areas or operations from an enemy. 2. An action or statement used to conceal actual plans or intentions A definition provides everyone a clear understanding of a word. In my opinion, knowing the meaning of "smoke screen" makes sense of the situation surrounding free agent Zydrunas Ilgauskas. The ...
The Whys and Why Nots of LeBron, D-Wade, and Chris Bosh Teaming Up
Posted: 26th February 2010 by Michael Pinto in NBA
Since the trade deadline has passed and everyone's focus is back on this summer's star-studded free agent class, talk of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh potentially teaming up for next season has started to pick up steam.
Let's be realistic, though. While it is theoretically possible, the chances of this actually happening are slim to none. Depending on where the cap falls, there could be eight teams with enough ...
Hock’s Take: LaDainian Tomlinson and Brian Wesbrook Add Mystery to the Offseason
Posted: 26th February 2010 by Matthew Hocking in NFL
The offseason has barely started, but already thereÆs some excitement brewing with two of the NFLÆs longest tenured running backs being cut loose from their respective teams. The releases of LaDainian Tomlinson and Brian Westbrook has set off a firestorm of rumors and speculation about where the two backs might end up next year. Both have a little gas left in the tank, so itÆs just a matter of ...
With workouts scheduled to begin this Saturday, here is my final mock draft before all the combine testing begins.
Enjoy and feel free to comment!
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DonÆt believe all the hype about St. Louis drafting defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. The NFL is a quarterback league, and the Detroit Lions proved this last season. Everyone was high on Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry last year and Detroit ...
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Derrick Rose has been tremendous in his sophomore season for the Bulls. He began the season a little slow, but in the last three months, he's been amazing. Averaging around 21 pts, 6 asts, and 4 rbs, he has a lot to do with where the Bulls are at in the standings.
Andre Miller has also been stellar lately. He's fitting in and putting up ...
Let’s Rolle: Pro Bowler Could Answer Cowboys’ Need for Playmaking Free Safety
Posted: 26th February 2010 by Phillip Brennan in NFL
With a $4 million roster bonus due next week ($8 million total base salary due for 2010), the Arizona Cardinals brass will no doubt be racking its brains trying to figure out what to do with its Pro Bowl safety Antrel Rolle; either pay the man or release him.
The Cowboys, who are in need of a playmaking free safety, should keenly be watching what develops with Rolle and the Cardinals.
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