Archive for September, 2009
The Young Batters AL Central Fans Will Grow to Hate
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Sean Gagnier in MLB
The American League Central is already filled to the brim with rivaries and bitter divides between fans of the various teams. But as the Central continues to collect young talent, new stars begin to emerge and as everyone knows, one team's young star is another team's newest enemy. Pitchers are a whole different beast and will not be addressed at this time.
Here is a list of the AL Central's upcoming ...
Unfortunately, especially for the Cincinnati Reds, the baseball season is rapidly coming to a close. Just as in school, a student is issued a final grade for the season, it is within my power as Caesar Cliffius, not to mention Featured Columnist for my beloved Reds, to grade each player at their respective positions.
This is the first in a series of articles designed to give a thumbnail image of each ...
Patrice Brisebois Takes “Multi-Sport Athlete” to a New Level
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Christopher Leone in NHL
In the tradition of Michael Jordan, former Montreal Canadiens defenseman Patrice Brisebois has retired from one sport in order to pursue dreams in another.
The 38-year-old defenseman, who played for the Habs for 16 seasons of an 18-year career, announced his retirement on Thursday, in order to pursue dreams of a NASCAR career.
Currently, Brisebois is looking for sponsors to join the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, which has seen the likes of ...
Atlanta Braves Off on Thursday, Still Gain Half Game on Rockies
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Kevin Markum in MLB
This article has been published on the My Team Rival's Blog, "Tomahawk Talk."
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The Braves finished a sweep of the New York Mets Wednesday evening ending the night only four games behind the NL Wild-Card leader, Colorado Rockies.á Thursday was an off night for Bobby Cox and his Atlanta Braves, but late Thursday night, they gained another half game as the Padres took care of the Rockies.
Ten games will decide the ...
Bears-Seahawks Preview: Analysis and Prediction
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in NFL
The Bears travel to Seattle to take on the Seahawks this weekend in what should be a pretty good football showdown in the rainiest city in the USA.
Here is your quick-hit viewerÆs guide and JerodÆs pick from this weekÆs NFL TV schedule and point spread post.
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Chicago Bears (1-1) at Seattle Seahawks (1-1)
* Bears-Seahawks Date: Sunday, Sept. 27
* Bears-SeahawksáTime: 4:05 ET
* Bears-SeahawksáTV Network: FOX
* Bears-SeahawksáAnnouncers:áDick Stockton and Charles ...
Killer Instinct: Cincinnati Reds Try to Finish Season Respectably
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Stephen Saulton in MLB
With nine games left to go in 2009, the Reds are actually playing good baseball, and have been for some time now. They are also shaping a record that might deceive a fan who hasnÆt followed this team the entire season. True Reds fans should be used to this annual September blast though.á
ItÆs a long shot, I know, but ifáthey can win out, the Reds can overtake the Brewers and ...
How to burglarize your waiver wire before anyone gets a chance to.
The concept is simple. Grab the waiver-wire pickups the week before they become hot so you do not have to luck out on the wire. Each week I will predict NEXT weekÆs hot waiver-wire pickups so you can snag them before they become a hot commodity.
I will continue to focus mainly on running backs and wide receivers because that ...
I remember the days I used to do the work football pool. In most cases, I actually ran the pool. I used to be so good at this, I would have to post my picks on my office door prior to the end of the day Friday.
There was even a point when co-workers would copy my picks prior to leaving work on Friday to make sure I wasn't cheating.
Those were ...
Detroit’s Jeff Backus is Lion to Fans with His Sad Displays of Hustle
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Dean Holden in NFL
There are many reasons for Lions fans to dislike Jeff Backus.
He seems like a nice enough guy, and IÆm sure he is. You never see him get into trouble, and he has quietly been a Detroit Lions starter for almost a decade now.
But he gives up a lot of sacks, and tends to personify the entire Matt Millen era by being his very first ever draft pick.
ItÆs not his fault, ...
Devin Hester Making a Strong Case for No. 1 Receiver Status
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Michael Rushton in NFL
It was a simple catch for Devin Hester to make, but critical.
With two minutes remaining in a 14-14 fourth quarter tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Bears are facing a 3rd-and-4 from the Pittsburgh 39-yard line. á
With one more first down, the Bears will have the ability to pound the football in the middle of the field, run the clock, and put the game on the foot ofáRobbie Gould,áone of ...