Archive for March, 2010
With the 2010 NFL Draft just a month away, I will be highlighting the top players at each position in this year's class.These are my top cornerback prospects available in the 2010 NFL Draft.1. Joe Haden, FloridaA two-time All-SEC selection and first-team All-American, Haden was a three-year starter for the Florida Gators and recorded 218 tackles, eight interceptions, and 34 pass ...
Beyond Football: What the NFL’s Five Dynasties Represented
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Kyle Eggemeyer in NFL
Just a little foreword-
This article is rather long and wordy. It is essentially a copy of an essay I recently wrote for one my college courses. While it is soundly based upon football, it diverts frequently to topics based upon history outside of football. This is in an effort to put into pespective how each dynasty represented their respective decade's culture. Just wanted you to ...
Gods of the Garden: The Mount Rushmore of the New York Knicks
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Mike A in NBA
Naming the four best athletes in the history of any franchise is no easy task, let alone the New York Knicks.
Although the Knicks only have two NBA titles, there is certainly no loss of star power in the team's history.
Narrowing the rich history of the Knicks to four players was no easy task. But here are—at least, in my opinion—the four Knicks most deserving of being carved in stone.
1. Willis ...
New York Yankees
2009 record: 103-59, First Place, AL East
Playoff record: 11-4, won World Series
Major Offseason Acquisitions: Curtis Granderson (DET), Javier Vazquez (ATL), Nick Johnson (WAS), Randy Winn (SF)
Major Offseason Losses: Johnny Damon (DET), Hideki Matsui (LAA), Melky Cabrera (ATL), Chien Ming Wang (WAS), Ian Kennedy (DET)
Projected Lineup (2009 stats):
1. SS-Derek Jeter (.334 BA, .406 OBP, 18 HR, 66 RBI, 30 ...
Sam Bradford: Sooner Will Be the Next Peyton Manning
Posted: 30th March 2010 by David Xaviel is the Real Mr. X in NFL
Following Oklahoma Sonner's quarterback Sam Bradford sparkling performance on his pro day, the blogs are now ablaze with writer's writing wishful scenarios in which the St. Louis Rams have an Al Davis moment and pass on the next great passer.
Every year, fans and writers alike analyze and hyperanalyze the skills of a quarterback prospect, because there's really no telling which skills will make him successful in the NFL.
Some things are ...
Minnesota Twins Organization, World Series Dreams Trashed by Target Field?
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Dan Adams in MLB
Many people may consider Joe Mauer's recent contract signing the most significant news in relation to the upcoming 2010 Minnesota Twins season. Some may consider it the loss of their star closer, Joe Nathan. Personally, I think what is going to turn out to be the biggest news of the Twins season is the loss of their home-field advantage at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.
It may be one of the ...
The 5 Keys To Success For The San Francisco Giants
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Jackson Siegman in MLB
The San Francisco Giants are one of baseball's toss-up teams this season. They could either have sustained success due to the depth of their starting pitching rotation, or miss the playoffs once again based on their offensive deficiencies. These five factors could make the difference between a long playoff run and an early end to to the season.Begin Slideshow
One Way or Another: The Top 10 NFL Head Coaches Who Are on the Hot Seat
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
With the NFL Draft weeks away, speculation is beginning to heat up in the large and highly anticipated world of the NFL. Head coaches are beginning to feel the pinch that the offseason brings, and both players and fans are eagerly awaiting just who their respective teams will sign come April.
Although some teams are well and truly out from under the spotlight, many remain to await criticism and speculation ...
In 2009, the Mets had an injury ridden season. Day by day guys were getting hurt, and the Mets would have to dig deeper and deeper into their farm system for replacements.
This season shouldn't be like that.
The Mets pitching staff hasn't been stellar the last few years. Oliver Perez hasn't been what the Mets thought he'd be, and there hasn't been massive talent to come up from the farm ...
Real Fans Wear Bags: A Revolution Against Inept NBA Management
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Buy The Clippers in NBA
“Thank you for coming to the game, paying my salary, and watching this historically horrendous seven-win, 63-loss team I’ve helped assemble.”
That’s what Brett Yormark, the New Jersey Nets chief executive, should have said to two fans sitting courtside during the Nets’ loss to Miami on Monday night.
Hell, he should have tattooed it to his face, or at least included it in the marketing for “Free Tax Return Night”—the worst promotion ...