Archive for March, 2010
With the NFL Draft 28 days away, the process for franchises selecting up and coming talent from the collegiate level is in full swing.
Many players throughout the years have slipped through the cracks and have become NFL starlets.
For many young men around the country, the 2010 NFL Draft weekend will be somewhat of a disappointment.
Being undrafted is not the be all end all of a players career, and many ...
Uncontested Shots: Are The Lakers Just Now Rounding Into Form?
Posted: 25th March 2010 by Andrew Ungvari in NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers' victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night was one of only a handful of games this season Lakers fans could really savor and feel good about.
The win was one of those games that the Lakers needed to remind themselves as well as their fans of how good they can be when they commit to playing team defense, knock down their open three-pointers, and get ...
2010 MLB Predictions: Joe Mauer and Minnesota Twins Set for Historic Season
Posted: 25th March 2010 by Tom Shefchik in MLB
March 21, 2010: a date that will forever be considered one of the most important in Minnesota Twins history.
A time in the baseball calendar that is generally reserved for spring training updates and fantasy buzz was dominated by the news that Joe Mauer and his hometown Twins had agreed on an 8-year, $184M contract.
Just add one more layer to a season already full of history, even though it isn't even under ...
Why Carl Crawford Will Not Be a New York Yankee in 2011
Posted: 25th March 2010 by Joseph DelGrippo in MLB
Too many articles talked about Joe Mauer heading to free agency after this season and signing with the Yankees. That was never going to happen because of Mauer's native roots and his homegrown status of being a Twins first-round draft choice and first pick overall.*
* Do you think the Twins feel good that they did not take Mark Prior first overall? Just before the draft, Prior was going all John Elway ...
Out on a Limb: Dallas Over Cleveland in the 2010 NBA Finals
Posted: 25th March 2010 by Ryan Virgin in NBA
With an uncharacteristically loose Western Conference, relative to prior years, the urge to look ahead to the playoffs has greatened.
As it stands, and I believe will stand for the remainder of the season Houston, Memphis, and New Orleans are on the outside looking in.
Leaving the projected playoff picture as such with the Final Hopefuls Highlighted in Bold.
West ...
The Minnesota Twins: Taking a Lesson From Baseball’s Model Franchise
Posted: 25th March 2010 by Jon Schuman in MLB
Last Sunday the Minnesota Twins all but assured that Joe Mauer will be wearing a Twins cap into the Hall of Fame by signing their star to a eight-year 184 million dollar contract extension.
Thank God, because seeing the St. Paul native in pinstripes might have been too much for me to handle.
Mauer’s deal is a huge commitment for the small market and thrifty Twins organization, ...
NFL players should be safer during games thanks to several rule changes passed at the league meetings. They also might be playing longer in regular-season overtimes.
The NFL passed rules Wednesday to further protect defenseless players, including ball carriers who lose their helmet during a play. Seven of eight overall rules proposals were adopted, then several owners said they also expect the modified overtime for the playoffs that passed the previous ...
Future HOF Kobe Bryant: Will He Be the Best Shooting Guard Ever?
Posted: 25th March 2010 by Josh guerrero in NBA
Michael Jordan
Jordan is one of the three greatest players of all time, if not the greatest. In his 15-year career, he averaged 30.1 points per game, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists, along with 2.3 steals and 0.8 blocks. He also shot a tremendous 49.7 percent from the field and 84 percent from the free throw line.
6× NBA Champion (1991 , 1992 , 1993 , 1996 ,1997 , 1998 )
5× NBA MVP (1988 , 1991 , 1992 , 1996 , 1998 ...
Oakland Raiders: Lack of Business Structure Hurting Team
Posted: 25th March 2010 by Elias Trejo in NFL
I was speaking to a mentor of mine earlier today and we were discussing the importance of systems in a business.
To have a successful business, you must have systems in place that are to be followed by everyone in the organization.
These systems are put in place to be consistent regardless of who is in the organization or how many locations the organization has.
A perfect example of this is McDonald's, one ...
2010 NFL Draft: Pittsburgh Steelers May Be Searching for Trading Partners
Posted: 25th March 2010 by David Klingler in NFL
The Steelers have put themselves in a good position heading into the draft. They addressed a number of depth issues at some key areas during their recent free agent spending spree.
That may allow them to focus on specific need areas in the early rounds—such as offensive line, cornerback, and defensive line.
The NFL also issued the Steelers three compensatory picks—bringing their total to 10.
It seems hard to believe that all 10 ...