Archive for September, 2009

The NBA offseason is coming to a close and anticipation around Rip City has never been so intense. The team took a huge leap forward last year and now it's time to become contenders. Pieces have been brought in to compliment the current group. Andre Miller and Juwan Howard are fresh faces with tons of NBA experience. Brandon Roy is getting plenty of recognition and just recently signed a max ...
Dreadlocks flopping behind him, Jaguars guard Uche Nwaneri punched his fist through the air emphatically as running back Maurice Jones-Drew skipped into the end zone for his third touchdown Sunday at Houston. CBS color commentator (and former Jaguars quarterback) Steve Beuerlein noted that the Texans' linebackers "seemed to lose him [Jones-Drew] for a second" on the run. Take a look. Sure enough, DeMeco Ryans and Zac Diles lost sight of Jones-Drew during the ...

Top Contenders: A Look at the Orlando Magic

Posted: 30th September 2009 by Thomas Halzack in NBA
Were the Magic an illusion last season? After seeing what many people think about this team after last season, illusion seems to fit. But that was the problem last year, too. Few believed they would accomplish what they did. Some say the Orlando Magic are absolutely for real. But there is a strong core of doubters. Legit title contender or not? They were over matched against the Lakers for the title. Would ...

2009-2010 NHL Season Is Here! Let’s Lace It Up

Posted: 30th September 2009 by Rick Gillispie in NHL
As the 2009-2010 NHL season begins there are lots of questions to ask and lots of exciting games to watch. The season gets kicked off on Oct 1 with four games. As a baby growing up in Florida, hockey was the farthest thing from my mind. I knew what it was and knew some of the players but never watched it or followed it. In the south for me it was all ...

Baltimore Orioles as Bad as the Pittsburgh Pirates

Posted: 30th September 2009 by Bill Mckillop in MLB
The Pittsburgh Pirates who have had their 17th consecutive losing season this year has been labeled the worst franchise in all of sports not just Baseball. I think all this abuse the Pirates get may be deserved cause they are not a good team but they are not the only ones. The Baltimore Orioles have been just as badáas the Piratesáthis decade. They may not have the 17 year history ...

Denver Broncos Offense Earns a “B” vs. Oakland Raiders

Posted: 30th September 2009 by Chaz Mattson in NFL
First and foremost itÆs important to understand the Broncos offense played very well against the Oakland Raiders over the weekend.á Additionally they managed the game very well and had two rushers near the 100 yard mark.á That is impressive. The Denver Broncos defense was impressive early in setting up opportunities for the offense.á That went a long way.á The Broncos went for it on fourth and goal from the one.á Teams ...
With a veritable firestorm surrounding head coach Jim Zorn following the Redskins 19-14 loss to the Lions, it's time for him to take a long, hard look at his formula because something is obviously not clicking. The offense has stalled at all the wrong times while the defense isn't even close to being as good as advertised. Special teams? Well at least Hunter Smith is punting. The coaching staff hasn't been very ...

Fantasy NHL 2009-2010: Underrated Players To Target in Fantasy Drafts.

Posted: 30th September 2009 by Malcolm Hamilton in NHL
Bryan Little, Right Wing, Atlanta Thrashers After a 31 goal campaign last year, Little enters the 2009 season as AtlantaÆs first line right winger and is still only just 21 years old.á Little will be helped by the addition of Nik Antropov as well as the attention that Ilya Kovalchuk garners.á Look for Little to emerge as a dynamic scorer on this underrated ThrashersÆ line and offense. Tim Connolly, Center, Buffalo Sabres The ...

Takin’ a T/O With BT: Letters Galore for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Posted: 30th September 2009 by Bryan Thiel in NHL
Today was an eventful one for the NHL, as announcements around the league ranged in their ramifications. From trade demands in Montreal and Ottawa, to decision-day in Phoenix, followed up by a continuing of services in Carolina, teams were busy on all fronts. While the Toronto Maple Leafs weren't outwardly busy, there were still happenings that they're undoubtedly tied to. In an announcement that was expected and hoped for but unknown as to ...

2009-10 NHL Preview: Awards and Playoff Predictions

Posted: 30th September 2009 by Christopher Mango in NHL
More. Hart Trophy 1) Sidney Crosby, C - Pittsburgh 2) Alexander Ovechkin, LW - Washington 3) Evgeni Malkin, C - Pittsburgh 4) Zach Parise, LW - New Jersey 5) Jeff Carter, C - Philadelphia 6) Pavel Datsyuk, C - Detroit 7) Eric Staal, C - Carolina 8) Henrik Zetterberg, C - Detroit 9) Marian Hossa, RW - Chicago 10) Alexander Semin, RW - Washington 11) Mike Richards, C - Philadelphia ...