Archive for March, 2010
2010 NFL Mock Draft: A Realistic Pittsburgh Steelers Draft
Posted: 23rd March 2010 by steeler junky in NFL
In this article I have attempted to do a realistic mock draft—as close to an actual real draft as I could come with my limited knowledge of the Steelers and NO knowledge of their actual plans. Also, as we all know, with each pick taken in the real draft, teams' prospect boards adjust to new possible player availabilities.
Even though I have spent more than 18 hours working on this in the ...
Ike Davis Demotion Signals “Put Up or Shut Up” Time for Daniel Murphy
Posted: 23rd March 2010 by Lou Cappetta in MLB
As with everything in the world of the New York Mets the past few seasons, good Mets news comes along with some bad Mets news.
Today would be no different, as the pleasantly surprising news that Jose Reyes has been cleared to resume baseball activities, and may even be ready to play on opening day, was met with news that would also disappoint many Mets fans.
The downer came when the organization ...
The New OT Rule is Just Another Way Buffalo Can Get Screwed
Posted: 23rd March 2010 by GB Bongiovanni in NFL
The Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore Ravens, and Buffalo Bills voted against the overtime rule. Team owners voted 28-4 Tuesday in favor of the rule change.
Starting next year during the playoffs, if a team wins the coin toss and then kicks a field goal, the other team gets the ball. If the game becomes tied again after that next series, play will continue under the current sudden-death rules.
"Modified sudden death ...
Buffalo Bills Should Have Looked at Danny Brannagan
Posted: 23rd March 2010 by Steve Thompson in NFL
Last week, the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL signed the most outstanding quarterback of the CIS for the last two years, Queen's University quarterback, Danny Brannagan, who led his team to a Vanier Cup triumph last year.
The Argonauts offered Brannagan a nothing-to-lose minimum contract to see if he can save their floundering quarterback situation.
Toronto, by the way, had also signed Buffalo third stringer, Gibran Hamdan to try and become the ...
As the season comes to an end, many ask the question, who will the Leafs sign in hope to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
I've checked many prospective candidates, and came to a conclusion that Patrick Marleau would fit the bill.
Patrick Marleau is 29 years old. He's got a lot of leadership and scoring ability. He would fit perfectly in the lineup beside Kessel and Bozak.
His scoring touch as well with ...
Washington Capitals’ Image Is Tarnished by Steroid Investigation
Posted: 23rd March 2010 by Renee Perron in NHL
The Washington Capitals have been in the news a lot lately. Fortunately for the Caps, it's because they've had a lot of wins. They've been breaking records left and right, and are considered one of the front-runners for the Stanley Cup this year.
Tonight, that good press changed.
The Washington Post reported that Dr. Douglas Owen Nagel, a Washington-area chiropractor with ties to the team, is being investigated for alleged charges ...
The new look Houston Rockets are just starting to figure each other out, and are doing so at the right time. Albeit a tall order, the Rockets are making a push towards the playoffs and could take advantage of the San Antonio Spurs' potentially faltering towards the end of the year. The Spurs have a brutal schedule to end the season and the Rockets are creeping up while putting ...
Miami Heat: More Ideal Opponent in First Round, Boston Celtics or Orlando Magic?
Posted: 23rd March 2010 by Chris Miller in NBA
For Miami to extend their season, not only will they have to solidify a playoff spot, but they will have to draw the Boston Celtics or Orlando Magic in the first round.
Let's be realistic. The Miami Heat are not destined to win an NBA championship in 2010.
It's just not going to happen.
However, fans aren't about to give up on the team, or believe the fact that basketball season ...
As the Calgary Flames keep pushing to make the playoffs down the stretch, I thought it be a good time to take a look back at some great individual performances over the years come postseason play.
While Calgary has been decent in their past 11 games, going 7-4, it is going to take a little luck for them to earn the last playoff spot in the Western Conference, namely having the ...
Mock Draft Fans’ Picks, Round 2: Oakland (Pick No. 39)
Posted: 23rd March 2010 by Daniel Krem in NFL
Alright B/R fans, you asked for it, so here it is, round two of our Fans' Draft. Round one was a success, and we’ll expect nothing less this time around.
Hopefully this will give fans a glimpse of what the second round could look like, and also help pass the time until the real thing happens in April.
The same rules apply, and we’ll leave the list of first round selections so ...