Archive for September, 2009
After Feasting on Cupcake, What Best Serves the Eagles’ Future?
Posted: 28th September 2009 by Scott Eisenlohr in NFL
While the national media's focus was on the return of quarterback Michael Vick, other Eagles with less experience fueled the Philadelphia Eagles 34-14 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
The win moved the Eagles to 2-1 heading into the bye week, with a lot decisions to make.
Vick was a pedestrian 0-2 passing and one seven-yard run near the Eagles' red zone in the second quarter.
Vick, as he was on the field, ...
There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. LetÆs take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.
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Jason Campbell, QB, Washington Redskinsá
Campbell had a monster game against Detroit with 340 yards, two TDs, and 21 rushing yards. Every now and again Campbell has an outburst like this and then he disappears.á Couple that with the fact that they lost to the Lions.á
Heads ...
So, we know this might be the most volatile day in the history of Washington sports talk media. On the radio and on the web, Redskins fans are going to be chiming in on their despair in record numbers.
So consider this just another resource to deposit your angst. If youÆre on hold for radio, typing on forums, or just banging out a letter of dismay to Daniel Snyder, feel free ...
Finally we get some action from the big guy.
Big Al appeared to have awakened, at least for a few plays, as he was able to wrangle a sack and two solo tackles against the hapless Detroit Lions.
Um, wait a minute....
Did I say "Hapless?" I meant to say HAPPY.
Yes, folks, despite the efforts of Big Al in the trenches this week, Detroit, led by rookie quarterback Matt Stafford, prevailed over the ...
Frank Gore Sidelined
Yesterday, the San Francisco 49ers missed out on an opportunity to go 3-0 after a powerful defensive performance against Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson. That performance went for naught on a desperation Hail Mary pass with two seconds to go. It should have never gone that far. With under 2:00 minutes remaining on the clock, the Niners shut down the Vikings and took over possession.Unfortunately, Jimmy ...
The Yankees clinched the AL East title yesterday, leaving five teams to battle for the final three spots to represent the AL in the postseason.
The Angels, Rangers, Tigers, Twins, and Red Sox are the only teams still alive in the American League. The Rangers are the only team that could be eliminated today in the American League with a loss to the AL West leading Angels when they meet today ...
(For the last few weeks, I've been profiling some of the best free agents on the market this winter. At the end of each piece, I made a prediction regarding the type of contract the player could be in line to see.
Obviously, these predictions have to be fluid because the season is still in progress. So which players have seen thier value change over the past few weeks? Let's take ...
For Washington Redskins’ Ownership and Fans: Gut Check Time
Posted: 28th September 2009 by Craig Garrison Sr in NFL
First, a quick history lesson: Dan Snyder bought the Washington Redskins from the estate of Jack Kent Cooke in 1999 and quickly made a name for himself as a "meddlesome" owner. Following the signing of several aging big name free agents, the firing of head coach Norv Turner in the 2000 season while the team held a 7-5 record, the stage was set for a tumultuous era for the Redskins.
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Three weeks in and that ledge is looking pretty good right now.
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ItÆs actually difficult to encapsulate just how bad this team looked on Sunday. From the coaching to the players, it was even uglier than most people anticipated. The 34-3 final score would make the casual observer think the game was closer than it actually was.
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LetÆs look at some stats.
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The Ravens gained 479 total yards to the Browns 186; they ...
Sigh. One week.
There are two times of the year that I absolutely hate. The first is that week between Christmas and New Year. Everything is slow, no one is around, it's cold, and all you're really left to do is watch bad bowl games and reflect on a year that probably didn't live up to your expectations.
The other is this weekùthat last week of the baseball season when your playoff ...