Archive for July, 2010
The Zen Master Vs. The Wizard: Why Wooden Would Have Come Out On Top
Posted: 4th July 2010 by Alex Rendon in NBA
Let's say I'm an austere foreign billionaire who has recently bought a respectable NBA basketball team and has commissioned you, my newly minted general manager, to craft for me a roster designed to win a title in only one year.
After that year, I'll sell the team and continue to luxuriate overseas, canoodling with my yacht club groupies.
Pretend somehow I have allocated the means to secure any one established player you ...
Analyzing Minnesota Timberwolves Draft Picks Lazar Hayward and Nemanja Bjelica
Posted: 4th July 2010 by Timber Wolf in NBA
If you go to Google, and type in the Minnesota Timberwolves, you will find a lot of topics on Wesley Johnson, Darko Milicic, Al Jefferson, Martell Webster, and Nikola Pekovic.
But the Minnesota Timberwolves are also adding Lazar Hayward out of Marquette, and Nemanja Bjelica. Lazar Hayward was taken with the 30th overall pick, and Nemanja Bjelica was taken 35th overall.
When players go in the late first round and second round, ...
Five Keys To A Washington Redskins’ Super Bowl In 2010 (Part Three)
Posted: 4th July 2010 by Jack Anderson in NFL
This is the final article in a three-part series discussing what the Washington Redskins must accomplish in 2010 to contend for a Super Bowl. The first article focused on the health of Donovan McNabb and the new-look offensive line while the second previewed the new 3-4 base defense.
Consistency at Wide Receiver
Since 2005, Santana Moss is the only Redskins receiver who has hauled in over 1,000 yards in a single season ...
According to reports, Mike Modano has only been contacted by one team so far to try and sign him for the 2010-11 season. That team is the Detroit Red Wings.
Why would the Wings be interested in Modano? Your guess is as good as mine. While Modano has had an excellent career, he has lost a lot of speed and is no more then a third liner, but not a third ...
Sean Payton’s Firecracker Approach Tipping Point in 2006
Posted: 3rd July 2010 by Randy Savoie in NFL
It's well before sunrise, October of 2006, and you're driving your black Mercedes S550 down the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway with Sports Illustrated' s Michael Silver in the passenger seat and Kenny Chesney blasting from the stereo.
It is the most relaxing moment you will have all day as you turn your attention to transforming the star-crossed New Orleans Saints into a Super Bowl contender.
You tell Silver that instead of focusing on the team's ...
Every year, it seems a couple players on a team will leap out of nowhere and become impact players.
The Raiders are no different.
We've seen Nnamdi Asomugha and Tyvon Branch become one of the best at their respective positions. Tommy Kelly was 5th in the NFL in tackles made by a DT.
This year, our team is young. VERY young. A lot of rookies and 2nd/3rd/4th year players.
So who will shine? ...
Young, Cutler, Leinart: The Wild Ride for All Three Quarterbacks
Posted: 3rd July 2010 by Zack Pearson in NFL
With all the hype leading up to the 2006 NFL Draft, the focus was on Vince Young and Matt Leinart. Which one is better? Which one will have the better career?
Well the answer so far is neither.
That's because Jay Cutler flew under the radar.
To this date, Cutler has had the best career of the three quarterbacks.
Young who was expected to be selected in the first two picks, fell a tad ...
NHL Trade Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs & L.A. Kings Trading Partners?
Posted: 3rd July 2010 by Smiley Gimbel in NHL
In recent days leading up to the July 4th long weekend, it has been speculated that Kaberle—possibly with a package of others—could be traded to an interested L.A. Kings.
That's the current rumour anyways.
Some would say they're not so sure the Kings need another puck rushing defenseman with Drew already blossoming into a Norris trophy type player—but Kaberle's game is more passing, and transition.
I think Kaberle ...
Brandon Phillips: Why You Must Sell High on the Cincinnati Reds’ Second Baseman
Posted: 3rd July 2010 by Nick Kappel in MLB
Through 82 team games (324 at-bats) this season, Reds’ second baseman Brandon Phillips is tied with Boston’s Kevin Youkilis for the major league lead in runs, with 62.
Phillips also has 10 homers and 10 steals at the mid-way point, putting him on pace for his fourth consecutive 20/20 season.
Perhaps the most surprising stat, however, is Phillips’ batting average. In 4.5 seasons with the Reds, Phillips has never finished with a batting ...
Chicago Bears Considering Pulling The Trigger on Vincent Jackson
Posted: 3rd July 2010 by Dustin Brown in NFL
According to HalasObserver, an inside source within Chicago's organization via Twitter (http://twitter.com/HalasObserver), Jerry Angelo is seriously considering trading Bears' newfound receiver Devin Aromashodu and a 2nd round pick for Vincent Jackson, who is due to miss the first four games of the 2010 season.
HalasObserver' twitter says "Proposed deal for Vincent Jackson: Devin Aromashodu and a 2nd round pick for Vincent Jackson, who is facing a 4 game suspension and a new deal. All ...