Archive for April, 2010
With Edmonton winning the NHL Draft Lottery, the question now is Hall or Seguin? I say neither, and here is why: The Oilers are a team full of Halls and Seguins. The last thing they need to do is get younger. Look at their current core group: Player Age Dustin Penner 26 Andrew Cogliano 22 Sam Gagner 20 Patrick O'Sullivan ...
Randy Lerner hired Mike Holmgren to come to Cleveland and change the fortune and path of our beloved and beleaguered Browns.
Holmgren brought in Tom Heckert, as well as a number of consultants to improve this organization. Together, they have worked to make the Browns a team that can compete in the NFL.
The Browns won four games to end the season and currently have the longest winning streak in the ...
Did I actually say it was likely Boston was going to sweep Dwyane Wade and my beloved Miami Heat out of the playoffs? Yes, I’m afraid I actually fell victim to that oh-so-prevalent malady of many disappointed fans, doubt.
I doubted the fortitude of the Miami Heat, and more importantly, I doubted Dwyane Wade.
That is a very, very stupid thing to do; for me, or any of his opponents. Just ask, ...
Los Angeles Angels S.O.S: The Top Five Trades That Could Save Our Season in Anaheim
Posted: 25th April 2010 by Johnathan Kroncke in MLB
April baseball rarely provides a clear window into the state of the game by October.
Teams that struggle to find their way early on suddenly become high-powered contenders late in the season, and those who lead their respective divisions in the first month rarely sustain that dominance into the sixth.
However, while 20 or so games may not be enough time to accurately predict a team's path through the season, it is ...
NFL Draft: Good, Better, Best…Which New Oakland Raider Will Pass The Test?
Posted: 25th April 2010 by Damali Binta YAEL JONNEECE in NFL
Some guys wake up, work hard, and finish first—even though winning was not even possible in the minds of the naysayers.
It's clear that JaMarcus Russell needed a little more help from the offense and defense. It is also clear that he can do more to get the position that some folks think he is entitled to have.
But the rules of entitlement don't work in professional football.
In fact, in this generation, ...
NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics Throw Away Chance To Sweep Miami Heat
Posted: 25th April 2010 by Stew Winkel in NBA
It was a great performance by the Boston Celtics in Sunday's Game Four against the Heat, a game where the Celtics had the opportunity to close out the series and earn the franchise's first four-game sweep since a 4-0 sweep of the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1986 Eastern Conference finals.
That statement, however, comes with a major disclaimer - it does not include the first 17 minutes of the game or ...
NFL Draft Recap 2010: Ten Bold Predictions About the Draft Class
Posted: 25th April 2010 by Eric Galko in NFL
After a draft where Optimum Scouting devoted 350 days to scouting, I have a few strong opinions on how certain players will fit and perform with their respective pro teams.
These predictions are based off of the players talent, the surprise factor because of their draft round, and their potential as a prospect. Whether you agree or not, take note, as I'll stand by these predictions leading up to the 2010-2011 ...
The Detroit Lions had a great draft.
If.
"If" is the most important word about the Detroit Lions draft. "If" is a word that defines the draft of lots of teams, but none more than the 2010 Detroit Lions.
Not that Ndamukong Suh is an "if" type of project; he is considered a lock. Until that is proven wrong conclusively, let's all have another sip of Kool-Aid.
Amari Spievey was ...
Coach Mike Singletary! That has a nice ring to it! Say it with me one more time, “Coach Mike Singletary!’ Well coach you have done it this time. It seems that you are now the father Flanagan of the NFL. In no way do I want anyone to take this as a slight to Big Mike. I am just stating what I see as a fan.
Not that the 49ers have ...
Heading into the draft the Eagles had a need at free safety and backup quarterback, among many others. Two veterans, Darren Sharper and Jeff Garcia, were rumored to be the solutions to those problems, but that appears highly unlikely anymore.Nate Allen, taken in the second round, will probably become the starting free safety. He will compete with Marlin Jackson, but Jackson is a more natural cornerback and, with a need ...