Archive for March, 2010
Ben Roethlisberger Guilty of Letting Down the Pittsburgh Steelers and His Fans
Posted: 19th March 2010 by Todd Fleming in NFL
Since I find it to be a painful subject to consider, I planned on writing only one article on the Ben Roethlisberger situation. But, since my first article has spawned at least one counter-article specifically addressed as a response to me, I would like to make a few points and clarify my position.
And I take exception to those who think I’m somehow out to get Roethlisberger. He was my favorite player ...
From Old to New: A Fresh Perspective of the New Carolina Hurricanes
Posted: 19th March 2010 by Sterling Eby in NHL
The Carolina Hurricanes season may look bad on paper, but in the long run this is a key season for many players.
With the playoffs out of question and a laundry list of players gone, the Hurricanes decided to take a clean slate, start the season over, and get some prospects some time on the ice in the NHL.
You will be seeing many of these names on the Carolina Hurricanes in ...
Keys to the Wolf Den: Positives from the Minnesota Timberwolves Season
Posted: 19th March 2010 by Matthew Hayden in NBA
(long sigh...)
Ok, this season is filled with losses, lost effort, horrible defense, and poor offensive execution.
What is there to take positive from this season?
David Kahn, the Minnesota Timberwolves proved one thing, he means what he says.
Although all the offers, David Kahn has kept his word by not trading any of his core players, and using this season to evaluate the players that he has before trading them.
While David Kahn has ...
Charlie Whitehurst: San Diego Fans Are Laughing at the Seattle Seahawks
Posted: 19th March 2010 by Bubba Gill in NFL
Charlie Whitehurst was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2006 Draft.
He is a promising quarterback who has the skill set and arm to play in the NFL.
This is what si.com had scouted on him before he was drafted.
Positives: Nice-sized athletic passer with an inconsistent game. Displays a sense of timing, sets up with proper fundamentals and quickly releases the ball. Tough, stands ...
Tampa Bay Rays Plan for Friday Night Fun: Dome It Like It’s Hot
Posted: 19th March 2010 by Average Joe in MLB
Who among us hasn't thought after a baseball game, "I'm so jazzed up I want to go clubbing?" Well, if that's how you feel, and you live in the Tampa Bay area, you must be on cloud nine by the Rays latest announcement. If you are still feeling like wanting to get jiggy with it after a Friday night game, you won't have to go far to shake your ...
Brent Seabrook Victim of Vicious Hit: Is Fighting the Answer?
Posted: 18th March 2010 by 643 Sports in NHL
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook was the victim of a vicious and questionable hit on Wednesday in Anaheim, just days after teammate Brian Campbell was shoved head-long into the boards in Washington by superstar Alex Ovechkin.
Since those vicious hits, both coming in losses, many people in Chicago have been clamoring for a retaliatory strike on hard-play by the Hawks, with many fans (and even one Blackhawks broadcaster) ...
Sometimes, there are more important things than a victory.
Leading into Thursday night's much-anticipated game with Pittsburgh, the Boston Bruins had to know what was on the line. They just had to.
Quite simply, it was a situation where even in a playoff race, the team had to do the right thing. Two points are two points, but reputation and respect among your peers and teammates have to count for something too.
Ever ...
It was the most anticipated game in a while. To some, it was supposed to be a bloodbath. Retribution for the grade two concussion Marc Savard received from Matt Cooke's shoulder during their March 7 meeting, ending Savard's season while Cooke walked away without any sort of suspension or fine.
Coach Julien and the Bruin players said they're out for a win and two points, not so much for revenge ...
Keys To the Wolf Den: Al Jefferson Will Be Traded for “Love”
Posted: 18th March 2010 by Matthew Hayden in NBA
Yeah I said it before, Kevin Love will be an All-Star before it's all said and done.
At the mere age of 21 years old, he's averaging a 15 points and 11 rebounds in only 29 MPG.
Appearing fat, a little slow, not particularly strong, Kevin Love has the intangibles to be an all-star power forward, and one of the best rebounders to ever play the game.
Possessing a variety of incredible skills ...
First Day NCAA Tournament Reactions, San Francisco Giants Style!
Posted: 18th March 2010 by Kevin O'Brien in MLB
I wish I could write something on Giants baseball today. I wish I could write about prospects, or how lousy the free agents (Huff, Derosa, etc.) will be next year, or some sabermetrics article that proves how good Fred Lewis is, but I just can't. The NCAA Tournament is blowing me away. I have been glued to my television and computer all day. Even as we speak, I have ...