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Antonio Cromartie: From Rookie Sensation To Utter Frustration
Posted: 6th October 2009 by Ronald Manbaum in NFL
I want Antonio Cromartie to do well.á I really do.á I remember vividly the cornerback that burst onto the scene his rookie season making Chargers fans swoon over his unlimited potential.
I recall him intercepting Peyton Manning three times in one game as a rookie.á One of those interceptions was so impressive that I think I spent the next two weeks re-watching the clip on YouTube.
I even ignored his ...
Was Rick Reilly’s Rant on Michael Jordan’s Hall of Fame Speech Full of Hot Air?
Posted: 5th October 2009 by Ronald Manbaum in NBA
This post is really about Rick Reilly's reaction to Michael Jordan's Hall of Fame speech, and not so much about the speech itself.
Every once in awhile I like to torture myself by reading a piece written by Reilly. Reilly, of course, used to write the back page article for Sports Illustrated, and now writes for ESPN.
In the interest of full disclosure, he's also an award-winning sports writer who people seem ...