Archive for September, 2009
Arizona Cardinals Disappoint Nation in Sunday Night Football Dud
Posted: 28th September 2009 by Chris Farmer in NFL
It was a disappointing outing for the Cardinals tonight as they were rocked by the Colts 31-10 on Sunday Night Football.
What was supposed to be a shoot out turned into a Prime Time schooling by one of the better teams of the past decade over a Cardinals squad that is still new to success.
If there is anything Arizona should have learned from the Dolphins failure to beat the Colts this ...
The Art Of the Midrange Jumper Is All But Gone in The NBA
Posted: 28th September 2009 by Steven Resnick in NBA
I got into an interesting little argument about the fundamentals of basketball after a list came out of the top 10 fundamentally challenged players in the NBA. Although, I may have exaggerated on certain things there is the truth that the mid-range game of players is pretty much gone.
There's a quoteáby Pete Newell who arguablyáwas the greatest contributor to basketball that applies to today'sáNBA players and that quote is ...
Brett Favre Silences Critics, Shows Vikings Aren’t One-Dimensional
Posted: 27th September 2009 by Zeke Fuhrman in NFL
I read a joke in the Minneapolis Star Tribune a few weeks ago that Brett Favre needed to get a new driver's license.
Heáhad to take "Gunslinger" out of his name.
On Sunday,áFavre had the writer of that dry joke choking on his words, as he became the first Vikings quarterbackásince 2005 to throw for over 300 yards.
Not only that, but he also capped off an 80-yard drive with the game-winning touchdown ...
Brian Leonard’s Heroics Shed New Life for Bengals Fans in Cincinnati
Posted: 27th September 2009 by Dan Parzych in NFL
During HBO's miniseries Hard Knocks no player seemed to work harder for a roster spot than Cincinnati Bengals running back Brian Leonard. After Sunday's win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he showed us why he deserves to suit up in the orange and black each Sunday.
There was plenty on the line between the two teams on Sunday, considering the loser would fall two games behind the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC ...
Welcome friends to Brett Favre vs. Aaron Rodgers, the series that never fails to spark friendly debate.
Last week Brett Favre got even with Rodgers after a career day in terms of passing percentage. For the most part you guys seemed to agree with me, but, like always, both quarterbacks were pretty even.
Well, let's recap this wild week three.
Minnesota Vikingsááááá27San Francisco 49ers 24
Brett Favre: 24-for-46, 301 yards, 2 TDs 1 INT
The ...
Rob Schremp Finally Cut by the Edmonton Oilers, Jordan Eberle Reassigned to WHL
Posted: 27th September 2009 by Miikeee D. in NHL
More people in Canada know about Rob Schremp than in his own hometown. His story has been followed ever since his days as a London Knight in the OHL (145 points in 2005-2006).
He was a prolific junior scorer with some of the best hands in the world. He could do things with a hockey stick and a puck that only few can do. He brought to light some of the ...
The 2009-10 Minnesota Timberwolves: It’s a Would You Rather Game
Posted: 27th September 2009 by Ethan McVansen in NBA
With the Timberwolves completely reformed this year, you have to wonder how they're going to compare to 08-09.
Well it's fair to make comparisons between last year and this year on a would you rather scale.
So would you rather have:
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Randy Foye or Ramon Sessions?
Jonny Flynn or Sebastian Telfair?
Last Year's or This Year's Al Jefferson?
Last Year's or This Year's Kevin Love?
Last Year's or This Year's Corey Brewer?
Last Year's or This Year's Ryan ...
I think it was best said, in the immortal words of Peyton Manning, "Idiot kicker!"
Prior to this season, Jeff Reed was considered Mr. Automatic. How many kickers would be able to kick in the swirling winds of Heinz Field?
Not many.
Reed has been an important member of the Steelers since joining the team in 2002.
He was an important player in both of the Steelers Super Bowl runs. But something is just ...
Zack Greinke’s Defeat of Twins Illustrates Why He Should Win AL Cy Young
Posted: 27th September 2009 by Nick Poust in MLB
Kansas City Royals ace Zack Greinke isnÆt leading the American League in wins. He isnÆt second, third, fourth, fifth, or even sixth; heÆs seventh. He is 15-8 for a Royals team that is last in the American League Central with a record of 63-92.
CC Sabathia has 19 wins for the New York Yankees, a team that will win 100 games this season. Likewise, Justin Verlander has 17 wins for the ...
Three Years After Considering Quitting, Greinke’s a Cy Young Favorite
Posted: 27th September 2009 by Nick Poust in MLB
Originally written on September 22
Zack Greinke was ready to quit baseball. He was a 22-year-old phenom and hated the attention that came along with the pressure to succeed amidst high expectations. HeÆd had enough.
The lanky righthander was drafted out of high school by the Kansas City Royals in 2002. He wasnÆt supposed to be, though. Before the 2002 MLB Draft, Allan Baird, the Royals General Manager at the time, informed ...