Archive for January, 2010
Times are changing in the Rocky Mountains. The Balloon Boy scandal is about to go away. Bill Ritter won't run for re-election as Governor of Denver. Last but not least, Mike Shanahan will be coaching a team other than the Broncos.
And with that, the last page of the Shanahan Era in Denver has finally been turned, while the next chapter of the Josh McDaniels Saga has yet to unfold. ...
Would Pete Carroll Be Jim Mora Part Two for the Seattle Seahawks?
Posted: 9th January 2010 by Todd Williams in NFL
One full season as head coach was all the Seattle Seahawks needed to see from Jim L. Mora. While pretty much the entire town had criticism for the manÆs coaching decisions and public handling of players, there still is no doubt about his passion for the Seattle area. The only real surprise was that it was after one year, instead of two. Did the fact that he had spent time ...
Mike Tomlin Is Missing His Opportunity to Restore Order in Pittsburgh
Posted: 9th January 2010 by Brian F. in NFL
After a disappointing season, diehard Steeler fans all over the globe were expecting a change in the coaching staff.á
After all, Tomlin himself promised toá"shake things up." The Steelers lostámost of the closeágames this season that they were used to winning last season.
A missed field goal (or two) here. A dropped interception there. A lost fumble or a missed tackle later, and the Steelers found themselves left out of the playoffs ...
NFC Playoff Special: Ten Reasons to Hate the Dallas Cowboys
Posted: 9th January 2010 by Alabama Voodoo in NFL
This picture should just be enough to cover ten reasons all by itself. From Michael Irvin looking "faded" to Deion "Ain't that my Necklace" Sanders flashing his gold toothed smile in your face. This picture is the reason Coaches started banning certain players from holding a microphone.
In addition I find it disturbing this young lady wore that hat in public and on TV. What was ...
Every year in professional sports, each league hosts an event to showcase the most elite athletes in the world, under the same set of lights. The NBA, unlike any of its professional counterparts, encompasses the true meaning of an "All-Star Game."
Excitement is never amiss on NBA All-Star weekend, and it delivers exactly what the fans want. High-flying dunks, precision sharp shooting and big name superstars are all under one ...
Spurs Gut-Wrenching Loss to Mavs Feels Like 2006 All Over Again
Posted: 9th January 2010 by Robert Kleeman in NBA
Manu Ginobili threaded a gorgeous pass between two Dallas Mavericks defenders to Dejuan Blair, who slammed the ball with authority as he was fouled.
The rookie forward swooshed the free throw, affording the San Antonio Spurs a 13-point third-quarter lead.
For most of the night, the home team made the more athletic plays and looked younger and more equipped to win four playoff rounds.
The supposed old fella, Tim Duncan, poured in a ...
Before I give this week's picks, I have to say, I'm pretty satisfied with my preseason predictions . In fact, I actually picked nine of the 12 playoff teams correctly. In the AFC, I picked five out of the six teams that made it into the playoffs. The one pick I missed was the Bengals; instead, I had the Titans getting in. In the NFC, I predicted ...
Portland Trailblazers: A Picture of Spirit and Grit
Posted: 9th January 2010 by Joshua Shannon in NBA
1,787 days. á42,888 hours. áThat much time should create a healthy hunger. However, the emaciated Lakers of Los Angeles have not won in the Rose Garden since February 17, 2005 (longest streak in the NBA).
Tonight at the Rose Garden, the shorthanded Trailblazers did it again. áIn gritty fashion the Blazers, led by Brandon Roy's 32 points, beat up on Kobe and his Lakers 107-98. áThis, despite being the ...
Mike Shanahan and the 2010 Washington Redskins: Don’t Bring Back Jerry Gray
Posted: 9th January 2010 by Eric Holmberg in NFL
There is no room left for optimists at Redskins Park.á Jim ZornÆs goofy brand of rambling optimism is the opposite of what the 2010 Washington Redskins need to be successful.á
Going into next season, the Redskins need an objective look at this roster.á The first mistake of Mike ShanahanÆs tenure would be to re-sign and promote Jerry Gray from secondary coach to defensive coordinator.
Gray still hangs onto flawed optimism, resting his ...
It seems like Darren McFadden was an Oakland Raiders rookie just a short time ago, bright-eyed and ready for anything.
The first few weeks of pre-season in 2008, Coach Lane Kiffin was intent on discovering if McFadden could run effectively between the tackles.á It turned out he did so pretty well though not much else about his game was tested in the early going.á
The fans were led to believe we would ...