Archive for May, 2010
The Best of the Best: Ranking the Top 10 Quarterbacks of All-Time
Posted: 19th May 2010 by Jonah Puls in NFL
The quarterback position is known to many as the "glory position."
They are the most praised players of all time, because they are called to lead their team is so many ways; either through playing amazing on the field or with vocal leadership.
There are many things you need to become a great quarterback: determination, talent, good work ethic, and leadership.
The following 10 players I will give you are the 10 I ...
Philadelphia 76ers Win the Lottery, Get Second Overall Pick in Draft
Posted: 19th May 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NBA
Entering the lottery, the Sixers were slated as the sixth-worst team in the league. Given that dubious distinction, there was only a six percent chance they would move up as high as the second overall pick, but that is exactly what happened. "We hope our fans are as excited by the outcome of tonight’s draft lottery as we are," said Sixers' Czar Ed Stefanski. "We are fortunate that the ...
QB - Jimmy Clausen, Carolina, 48 overall (2nd)
Clausen was a fantastic college QB. He played on a horrible team at Notre Dame with an awful offensive line, running game, and defense. Lucky for him he landed in Carolina who have arguably the best duo of RBs in the division and franchise OTs in Jordan Gross and Jeff Otah. He has a good arm, above average accuracy, and has performed well in ...
Say It Ain’t So: John Wall May Not Be the Top Player in the NBA Draft
Posted: 19th May 2010 by Danny Flynn in NBA
Get ready.
Yes, sports fans, get ready.
Get ready for the national media's onslaught of John Wall.
I'll try and desensitize it for you right now.
John Wall
John Wall
John Wall
Hopefully that helps.
It's true that by the time late June rolls around, and the actual NBA draft takes place, the media will have you believing that John Wall is Magic Johnson, Jesus, and The Beatles all rolled into one.
If tonight's draft lottery being marketed as ...
NBA Playoffs: Celtics-Magic Eastern Conference Finals Game Two Recap
Posted: 19th May 2010 by Chase Yutzy in NBA
J.J. Redick's stock in Orlando may have just taken a dive.
With the Magic down three and the time winding down, Redick pulled down a rebound and attempted to move the ball past the half-court line.
He failed to do so and proceeded to call a timeout with three and a half seconds remaining.
Oh, J.J.
If Redick would have called the timeout immediately, the Magic would have been able to inbound the ...
Boston Celtics Have Ideal Weapons to Relive Green Pride: Boston Unbeatable?
Posted: 19th May 2010 by Jonathan Mathis in NBA
These days, the masses gossip about LeBron James’ future, whether he’ll re-sign with Cleveland or depart emotionally to Chicago or even New York or wherever he decides to land come July 1, we are forced to neglect the undervalued franchise of the Eastern Conference.
It’s fascinating that basketball lords deems the Boston Celtics as an aging, old, unhealthy and washed-up franchise, without enough in the tank to win its second ...
Fantasy Baseball Insiders Tonight 5/18: The Demise of Trevor Hoffman
Posted: 19th May 2010 by Nick Kappel in MLB
Today’s edition of Fantasy Baseball Insiders Tonight features not one, but two games scored by the Insider himself…
Game No. 26 – Minnesota Twins vs. Toronto Blue Jays
• Blue Jays’ starter Shaun Marcum continued his impressive comeback from Tommy John surgery, limiting the Twins to one run on five hits and two walks in seven strong innings Tuesday afternoon. Despite Minnesota’s best efforts, Marcum continually worked out of trouble ...
2010 NFC West Preview: Which Team Will Make the Biggest Impact in 2010?
Posted: 19th May 2010 by Jordan Loa in NFL
To say that 2010 was a year full of surprises regarding the NFC West would be a major understatement.
Pete Carroll left sunny California to try his hand at an NFL head coaching gig again, accepting the spot of head coach for the Seattle Seahawks.
The 2010 NFL Draft further added to the excitement surrounding the NFC West, with numerous top players being snagged.
How will the shift in Seattle's coaching staff and ...
Redemption Is Sweet! Red Sox Come Back For Much-Needed Win Against Yankees
Posted: 19th May 2010 by Nick Poust in MLB
Papelbon redeemed himself against the Yankees, allowing the Red Sox to secure a split in the series.
Last night, Boston Red Sox close Jonathan Papelbon allowed four runs in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees. The first two, which tied the game at nine, came on a two-run homer by Alex Rodriguez, and the final two, a home-run by Marcus Thames, had their vaunted rival celebrating at home-plate. ...
New York Mets Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey Opens Set vs Washington Nationals
Posted: 19th May 2010 by Sammy Makki in MLB
After splitting two games in Atlanta, the Mets head to the Nation's Capital to play two with the reeling Nationals. After surprising everyone by getting off to a 20-15 start, the Nationals have lost five in a row to drop to an even 20-20 on the season.
The Mets, on the other hand, couldn't get to 20-20 as they lost last night behind ace Johan Santana. Now they will try and ...