Archive for April, 2010
Are LeBron James and Derrick Rose Vying for Jordan’s Crown?
Posted: 23rd April 2010 by Harrison Moore in NBA
LeBron James came into the league as one of the most-hyped prospects of the last 30 years. Though James lived up to every expectation he was faced with and more, one thing immediately distinguished James from his rivals: he dared to wear the number 23.
Once upon a time from 2003-2006, Carmelo Anthony was believed to be the better scorer, and Dwayne Wade was considered a bigger winner, but the mere ...
MLB: Milton Bradley to the Chicago Media: “God Bless Seattle”
Posted: 23rd April 2010 by Scotty Kimberly in MLB
On his way out of Chicago, Milton Bradley burned a number of bridges.
When asked about his lackluster season with the Chicago Cubs, Bradley didn’t refrain from playing the blame game. He blamed the coaching staff, the media and the fans for an unprecedented level of expectations and pressure.
“I never hit more than 22 homers in my career and all of a sudden I get to Chicago and they expect me ...
2010 NFL Draft: Montario Hardesty Pick Makes Zero Sense for Cleveland Browns
Posted: 23rd April 2010 by Brian DiTullio in NFL
The second round of the 2010 NFL draft is looking suspiciously like the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft—the Cleveland Browns are reaching for picks that weren’t going anywhere.
It is understandable the Browns want to fill needs and shouldn’t be held slave to mock draft boards. The difference in where T.J. Ward and Montario Hardesty were projected to go and where the Browns took them is so out of ...
2010 NFL Draft: Welcome, Taylor Mays; Watch Out, Seahawks!
Posted: 23rd April 2010 by Glenn Franco Simmons in NFL
Sports "experts," goads of sports writers and columnists, all kinds of talking heads on radio and TV who talk way too much, and even his former coach don't believe in Taylor Mays.
But I do.
Since I'm a no one, that doesn't really matter, but to Mays all of the above does.
This guy is gonna come in fuming, much as his USC buddy Rey Maualuga came into the league last year, after ...
2010 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings’ Draft Appears To Be Going Downhill…Fast
Posted: 23rd April 2010 by Andy Rarick in NFL
The Minnesota Vikings came into this draft with several big needs, including defensive back, quarterback, and offensive lineman.
With two second-round picks after trading out of the first round to the Detroit Lions for the Lions' second-round pick, seventh-round pick, and swapping fourth-round picks, the Vikings' draft appeared to be heading in the right direction.
The Vikings' first pick, 34 overall, they selected cornerback Chris Cook. I was all in favor of ...
NFL Draft 2010: Cleveland Browns: Profiling the 38th Pick: T.J. Ward
Posted: 23rd April 2010 by J Gatskie in NFL
T.J. Ward (5'10" 211) Free Safety Oregon The Cleveland Browns have made free safety T.J. Ward the 38th pick in the NFL draft ahead of such highly ranked safeties as Taylor Mays of USC and Chad Jones of LSU.
Ward has struggled with ankle and knee injuries throughout his career, but scouts do like his knockout hitting and secure tackling. The former Duck is a two-year starter who is ...
Saw most of his games the past two years. As an East Carolina guy, was hoping the hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers would be savvy enough to pick this guy early in the second round.
They didn't. The Giants did and Giant fans will be glad they did.
Let me introduce the Beast from ECU–Linval Joseph.
He'll be a terrific NFL lineman. He's big and strong. At 6'5", 330 lbs., he can manhandle anyone in ...
Tim Tebow has been drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
Tebow is excited, and so are the Denver Broncos about their first round pick. There will be a lot of changes and new experiences for this guy and there also things you, as a fan need to be made aware of.
Let's look ahead to the 5 things you need to ...
In a surprising turn of events, the Vikings have elected to trade up in order to select one of the best running backs in this year's draft, Toby Gerhart.Gerhart, out of Stanford, is one of the toughest and most physical running backs that I've seen come out of college in a long time.He was the 2009 Heisman trophy runner-up to Alabama Crimson Tide running back Mark Ingram.Gerhart fills a big need for the ...
The 49ers filled another need with the Best Player Available at the 49th pick.
Taylor Mays is a solid second round pick and adds a second big hitter to the starting safety duo anchored by Goldson.
Taylor Mays athleticism will add much needed speed to the 49ers secondary and his sheer athleticism will be on display as he learns the finer points of the game.
Furthermore, the 49ers have answered their division rival ...