Archive for June, 2010
Remembering the Arizona Cardinals’ Pat Tillman as New Movie Trailer Is Released
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Colin Means in NFL
Pat Tillman, a safety for Arizona State University, was selected with the 226th pick in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. Normally, a player drafted 226th overall is just trying to compete for a roster spot, much less a multi-million dollar contract.
Tillman defied the odds and became a star in the NFL, accumulating 344 tackles over the first four years of his career. Things were looking ever-so bright for ...
Texans receivers continue to try patience of opposing secondaries
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Matt Rybaltowski in NFL
Though the Texans barely missed out on a playoff berth in 2009, quarterback Matt Schaub had a breakout season with a league-high 4,770 yards, 29 touchdowns and 15 completions of 40 yards or more.
Schaub will readily admit much of the credit goes to his receivers, who have continually improved over the past several years. While Andre Johnson remains a model of consistency and the embodiment of a complete receiver ...
NL East: The Five Reasons Why it Is the Best Division in Baseball
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Gabriel Smith in MLB
Earlier, I was posed with the question: What is the toughest, most entertaining division in baseball?
After shortly processing it, I came out with the answer—the NL East.
There are many interesting and intense divisions out there, especially the AL east, but for many reasons, the NL East is superior.
So here it goes—the top five reasons why the NL East is the best in Major League Baseball.Begin Slideshow
Sill Hiring: NBA Teams With Holes to Fill Before July 1
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Master Tesfatsion in NBA
As we draw near to one of the most anticipated free agency periods in sports history, teams have question marks on who their head coach and general manager will be. Among those teams include two with plenty of cap space, the defending NBA champions, and the Eastern Conference champions. Los Angeles Clippers - Finally firing general manager and Head Coach Mike Dunleavy, ...
Manager Bruce Bochy Is Continually Handcuffing the Giants
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Andy Bensch in MLB
At this point, there should be no need for Giants fans to debate over whether or not Bruce Bochy is a quality big league manager.
Simply said, he isn't one.
Why? Because quality managers put the eight most useful position players on the field day in and day out and place them in the ideal spots in the lineup.
But San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy has done neither in every single game ...
2010 NHL Draft Review: A Look at Boston Bruins Second Round Picks
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Shane Stapleton in NHL
With the Bruins landing the second overall pick this year, all of the focus has been on that one pick. Chiarelli and company have been no slouches however and the two second round picks have a no quit attitude.
Jared Knight may not have the size most Bruins fans are looking for at 5’11” and 190 lbs. Yet the “smallish” winger plays along the boards and in ...
In 2009, the Oakland Raiders wide receivers struggled due to unstable quarterback play, an inconsistent offensive line, a case of the dropsies, and overall lack of experience.
But, they grew up.
When you look at the core of Oakland's wide receivers—Louis Murphy, Darrius Heyward-Bey, and Chaz Schilens—each took their lumps while experiencing substantial growing pains.
Murphy definitely showed that he is capable of being a reliable receiver. Whether or not he ...
2010 NBA Draft Review: The Philadelphia 76ers No. 2 Overall Pick, Evan Turner
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Evan Massey in NBA
"And with the second pick, in the 2010 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers select, Evan Turner..."
Those were the words that almost every 76ers fan had been dying to hear, heading into draft night. Earlier in the day, it appeared that the Sixers were actually leaning towards passing on Turner, and drafting Georgia Tech big man, Derrick Favors.
Evan Turner is a very interesting fit in Philly, and I'm going to break down ...
If Bobby Valentine Won’t Manage the Florida Marlins, Who Will?
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Gabriel Smith in MLB
The Marlins' recent decision to fire Fredi Gonzalez has not worked out so far. They were just swept by the Padres, and on top of that, Bobby Valentine, their primary managerial target, will probably not join the squad because of philosophical differences.
What does this mean to Marlins fans?
It means the Marlins will probably not land a top-notch manager for the rest of the season. Let's discuss two in-house candidates, including ...
Pittsburgh Steelers: Willie Colon Out for Season, What Options Are Left?
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Samuel Ingro in NFL
Another harsh blow materialized for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. Just a season removed from a Super Bowl championship, they've now lost underrated right tackle Willie Colon for the season. While not official, MRI results are all but to confirm that his torn Achilles tendon will sideline him for the 2010 season. Colon has been the constant on the Steelers' line for the past three seasons, performing ...