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In an age where the "Wildcat" offense is emerging, the Philadelphia Eagles have the perfect wildcat player.
And they are not using him.
Eagles backup QB Michael Vick has so many weapons: break away speed, laser cannon arm, and a juke that has ripped hamstrings to shreds.
The Eagles have failed to utilize Vick's versatility,ábut the Philadelphia club finds themselves 5-3, good for second in the NFC East and first in ...
Minnesota Twins Trade OF Carlos Gomez to Milwaukee Brewers
Posted: 6th November 2009 by Zeke Fuhrman in MLB
The Twins wasted no time making offseason moves, dealing CF Carlos Gomez to the Milwaukee Brewers for SS JJ Hardy.
Gomez, who was acquired in the 2007 Johan Santana trade, had 900 AB for the Twins during his two years in Minnesota. Although he was heralded for his speed, he only hit .248 as a Twin, and .229 during the 2009 season.
Gomez started the season in center field for ...
As many people at the beginning of the 2009 season predicted, the New York Yankees have returned to glory to win their 27th World Series.
But this one shouldn't count.
As with Barry Bonds, who used steroids throughout much of the 2000's, the Yankees have also used an unfair advantage.
Money.
In my opinion, the Yankees would not have won this title without the help of free agency.
During their World Championship teams in the ...
Contrary to Published Reports, Former Viking Orlando Thomas Is Not Dead
Posted: 29th October 2009 by Zeke Fuhrman in NFL
The NFL world was shocked Wednesday evening when it was reported that former Minnesota Vikings player Orlando Thomas had passed away at the age of 37 after a four-year battle with ALS.
I'm sure the person who was most shocked was Orlando Thomas himself.
The Vikings reported Thomas' death on their website Wednesday evening after officials from Louisiana-Lafayette, Thomas' alma mater, called to inform them that he had died. The Star Tribune ...
The 2002 Minnesota Twins, revamped with young players, won their first division title in over a decade.
The Twins gave their fans many reasons to cheer, including an appearance in the 2002 ALCS.
And although most fans know what happened to a few of these players (Torii Hunter, Johan Santana, Michael Cuddyer, Brad Radke, David Ortiz) there are the select few that seemed to have disappeared.
Although once beloved icons in Minnesota, it ...
In the words of Texans DE Mario Williams, "Who?"
Along with most of football nation, Williams was unsure who was taking the snaps during the second half of the Texans-Niners game on Sunday.
Lo and behold, it was Alex Smith, the former first overall pick out of Utah.
To give readers some form of how far Smith has fallen, consider this: When you type "Alex Smith" into the Bleacher Report photo archive, you ...
Since the New York Yankees' first year in 1913, they had been 30-0 when leading by three runs in the postseason.
They are now 30-1.
After leading the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 in Game Three of the ALCS, the Yankees went on to lose a nail biter in 11 innings.
SS Derek Jeter, 3B Alex Rodriguez, CF Johnny Damon, and C Jorge Posada all hit solo home runs to account for New ...
The thrills of 2009 are done. After clinching the AL Central in a one-game playoff, the Minnesota Twins were swept by the New York Yankees in the ALDS. The Twins, who were the only non-90 game winner in the playoffs, have some significant issues to address this offseason if they wish to return to the postseason in 2010.Begin Slideshow
Jared Allen, Vikings Record Eight Sacks in Win Over Packers
Posted: 6th October 2009 by Zeke Fuhrman in NFL
On primetime Monday Night Football, the Minnesota Vikings showed that they still have one of the premier defenses in the NFL.
Despite a career-high 384 passing yards from Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, the Vikings held the Pack to two offensive touchdowns in a 30-23 victory.
This was mostly in part to Minnesota's eight sacks.
Jared Allen led the way with 4.5 sacks, including one for a safety, his third safety in ...
In 2005, the Kansas City Royals were terrible. They placed 56-106, and were at the bottom of the AL Central.
Royals "ace" Zack Greinke led the team in innings pitched (183.0), strikeouts (114), and games started (33). Unfortunately, he also led the team in highest ERA (5.80), loses (17), hits (233), and was second in earned runs (118).
His nickname was Stinky Greinke.
In 2009, the Kansas City Royals areáterrible. They are currently ...