Archive for September, 2009
They called him Big Red. Future Ace. California Kid.They told him he would make it in this business, it would just take time. Most thought his best friend and teammate, Kris Medlen, would make it before him, and even they were half-way right. When drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 2005, it didn't take him long to make a name for himself in the Minors. By the time he ...
American League Player Awards: Why Derek Jeter is the MVP
Posted: 26th September 2009 by David Xaviel is Mr. X in MLB
This is the first installment of a two-part series.
With only little more than a week left in the regular season, the question has jumped into mind about whom in the American League and National League will win the awards for Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Cy Young, and Most Valuable Player.
There are a few things still left to play out, but I feel confidently in starting this ...
Do the 2009 San Francisco 49ers Remind Anyone Else of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens?
Posted: 26th September 2009 by Ramone Brown in NFL
Yes I said it. This year's 49ers squad looks very reminiscent of the 2000 Super-Bowl Champion Ravens.
But let me say this I am not making a prediction here. I am not predicting the 49ers to go 12-4 or win the Super Bowl.áAll I'm doing is comparing two teams who seem to have a lot of parallels.
Both teams boast dominate defenses and snore-fest offenses that heavily rely on the running game ...
Colts at Cardinals: The Brady Hunch and a Few Final Thoughts
Posted: 26th September 2009 by Scott Z Brady in NFL
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Ok, so Warner/Manning has been written about, talked about, examined, dissected, folded, spindled, and mutilated quite a bit (ad nauseum?) this week. So much so that people are already writing their "Too much being made of the QB vs QB" columns and blogs.
But it's rare that youÆll see two such high-quality quarterbacks that are so darn equal in every statistical category, on the field together.
These two QBÆs have almost mirrored ...
Developing Story: Something To Be Proud of As a Cubs Fan
Posted: 26th September 2009 by Owen Stiffler in MLB
The Cubs are bad, really bad. This season has been a let down for the Cubs, to say the least. The team that was picked by Sports Illustrated to play in the World Series has been flirting with the .500 mark all season long and havenÆt claimed first place in their own division since soon after the All-Star break. A season that was expected to be full of excitement ...
Chris J. Nelson’s 2009 Week 3 NFL Game Predictions
Posted: 26th September 2009 by Chris J. Nelson in NFL
It seems like there are weeks where all the games on at the time are going my way, then I end up losing half of them. Oh well, on to this week.Last week's record: 10-6Season record: 21-11Redskins over LionsùI'm never picking the Lions. Not going to happen for a very long time. Jason Campbell should have a field day against this horrendous secondary.Packers over RamsùGreen Bay lost a tough one ...
Week 3 Predictions: Chris Johnson Due for a Letdown
Posted: 26th September 2009 by Joe Kleiber in NFL
Last week, Chris Johnson had a career day: 197 rushing yards, 2 TDs, 9 receptions for 87 yards and one more TD.
For anybody that was facing off against him in fantasy was almost assured of a loss. That not only showed us what Johnson could do with that many touches, but also gave us evidence that the Texans defense stinks.
This week, he won't be so lucky, as he faces a ...
As sports fans we have all heard the claims of "Super Bowl or Bust," "World Series or Bust" and "Stanley Cup or Bust." But most of the time these claims are misplaced and over-exaggerated statements made by fans and athletes alike.
However, when it comes to the 2009-10 San Jose Sharks, the claim "Stanley Cup or Bust" may actually be true.
Over the years, various Sharks fans have deemed each season ...
I am proud to have called the Jets victory over the Patriots but overall I did not fare as well Week Two as I anticipated, going 10-6. Tomorrow's another week...
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Redskins (1-1) at Lions (0-2)
Everyone seems to like the Lions this week. I'm not drinking te Kool-Aid, the Redskins do not have an explosive offense. I'm not very concerned that they only scored nine points against the St. Louis Rams. With ...
WriterÆs Note: Craig Heyward would have been 43 on Sept. 26, 2009.
The name ôIronheadö Heyward used to invoke fear into the hearts of NFL defenders. Hell, Heyward used to invoke fear into the hearts of anyone who crossed his path, or him. This is how LenáPasquarelli from ESPN.com described Heyward:
ôHe was one of the toughest, nastiest SOBs that I have encountered in 28 years of covering the NFL, a man ...