Archive for February, 2010
Butch Goring Was The LA Kings’ First Star, Fan Favorite
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Gann Matsuda in NHL
LOS ANGELES ù Long before Anze KopitarÆs skates hit the ice at Staples Center, years before superstar Hall of Famers Wayne Gretzky and Marcel Dionne lit up opponents on the ice at the Forum in Inglewood, California, and even before superstar and should-be Hall Of Fame goaltender Rogie Vachon often won games single-handedly at the Forum, center Robert Thomas ôButchö Goring thrilled fans with his speed, scoring ability ...
Handicapping the AL Central: Who’s No. 1 Going Into the Season
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Cregen McMinn in MLB
The 2010 AL Central is a division of the "haves" and the have-nots". In this division preview I'll let you know who has the best rotation, best lineup, the biggest home field advantage, the best individual player, and last but not least the best chance at winning the division this season.
While the AL Central lacks the overall talent level of a division like the AL East, there is plenty of ...
Detroit Red Wings: Andreas Lilja to Return Monday, Maltby Out For Season
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Matt Hutter in NHL
On Wednesday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that defenseman Andreas Lilja will return to the lineup on Monday, March 1, against the Colorado Avalanche.
Lilja has been on long-term injured reserve for nearly a year after suffering a concussion in a fight with Nashville's Shea Weber last February.
Though never a game-breaker by any means, Andreas Lilja has filled a valuable niche in Detroit over the past five seasons, that of a ...
As another football season ends, another must start up. The NFL Combine is close to being underway. Free agency is coming along too. It feels like Christmas again for football fans.á
Just like any other football I cannot wait for the 2010 NFL Draft to fill our team needs and to see if that player will begin to take our team to the top.
I have been trying to think of every ...
Winning Not Priority Number One For LaDainian Tomlinson?
Posted: 24th February 2010 by kevin roberts in NFL
This article was originally published here .
Despite saying that he'd want to only sign with a team that is a bonafide contender free agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson is now giving NFL teams a different pitch .
Tomlinson hinted that his career is far from over, that he sees himself playing football for up to four more years, and even said, "I don't have to win now".
This line of thinking is ...
Move In The Making: Julius Peppers To the Chicago Bears Makes Sense
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
Chicago.á The land of defensive powerhouses, well so it used to be.á Finally, the inevitable has happened.á The Chicago Bears have veined interest in a top caliber athlete, and his name is Julius Peppers.
After a sloppy and pathetic 2009 campaign, the Chicago Bears had more than a handful of worries heading into the break.á Coaching issues plagued the team with the possible firing of head coach Lovie Smith, and ...
2010 NFL Mock Draft: Jacksonville Jaguars Seven-Round Pick Possibilities
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Joe Brown in NFL
For a team known for its tough defense, hard-nosed coach and focused attention to upgrading defense two of the past three drafts; the Jacksonville Jaguars have been a disappointing team as of late.
As we forecast a best-case, worst-case scenario for the upcoming 2010 NFL draft we note a few things probably stand out to General Manager Gene Smith.
Offense
David Garrard will never be a world-beater. His very pedestrian-like stat line ...
2010 NFL Draft: Under the Radar Quarterbacks who will Actually be Throwing at the Combine
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Eddie Garrison in NFL
The 2010 NFL Combine is right around the corner beginning on Wednesday Feb. 24th.
There are of course big name players heading to Indianapolis for the biggest job interview of their lives but no more so than at the quarterback position.
Now we all know the likes of Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy and Jimmy Clausen will NOT be throwing at the combine.
So what we are going to be looking at in this ...
2010 Mock NFL Draft: Fans Choice for Pick No. 22, New England Patriots
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Daniel Krem in NFL
Here at B/R, we are lucky enough to have a community of fans who take pride in their teams and the players they draft.
With all the mock drafts that are popping up, why not have a mock that lets the fans choose who their team should pick?
HereÆs the list of the selections so far.
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Fans' Selections So Far:
1.)áááá Rams take QB Jimmy Clausen
2.)áááá Lions take DT Ndamukong Suh
3.)áááá Buccaneers take DT ...
Dallas Cowboys and The Spread Offense: Six (Very Bold) Predictions
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Jonathan Bales in NFL
Variations of the spread offense, such as the pass-happy version the Patriots run or the Wildcat in Miami, are taking over the NFL.á
In this article, we will explain how the transition of NFL offenses to the spread will affect the game by providing six fairly bold predictions and detailing how these changes will alter the Dallas CowboysÆpersonnel philosophy moving forward.
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1. Within 10 years, all ...