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Million Dollar Controversy: 2KSports and The Quest For The Perfect Game
Posted: 11th March 2010 by Ben Aikey in MLB
If you watch TV or follow anything gaming-related, you already know about 2KSports and their new MLB 2K10 game. Released last week, a large selling point for most people is a contest they’re holding associated with the game: The first player to throw a perfect game will win $1 million.
You heard that right. 2KSports is going to pay seven figures to the first person to throw a perfect game. Is ...
Carolina Panthers Release Jake Delhomme: Who Should Challenge Matt Moore?
Posted: 5th March 2010 by Ben Aikey in NFL
The Carolina Panthers released quarterback Jake Delhomme yesterday, after arguably his worst year as a starter.
LetÆs all have a moment of silence (or at least silent inner celebration) to commemorate the moment.
All things considered, Delhomme was, to this point, the best quarterback in franchise history. Say what you want about his erratic, devil-may-care playing style, but he led Carolina to two NFC Championship games and a Super Bowl.á
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Yesterday was the final day of the 2009 NFL regular season. Now comes one of the most exciting time of the year: the NFL Playoffs.
Let me briefly summarize the final week of the NFL regular season: the Ravens and Jets clinched the two Wild Card spots in the AFC, the Cowboys blanked the Eagles to win the NFC East, and the Vikings thoroughly embarrassed the Giants on their way ...
What Mike Shanahan Could Do For the Washington Redskins
Posted: 18th December 2009 by Ben Aikey in NFL
As reported on ESPN, the Redskins are talking to former Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan about taking the job in Washington. While Jim Zorn has not yet been fired, and this is all just speculation, I have to say it makes sense.
Remember every time the Redskins have ever been contenders? What did they have?
Answer: a balanced rushing attack, a solid starting quarterback, and a franchise receiver.
Mike Shanahan is well-known for ...
Seattle Mariners Reel in Lee, Getting Best of Three-Team Deal
Posted: 15th December 2009 by Ben Aikey in MLB
As reported by ESPN, a three-team blockbuster deal is all but done. The deal will involve the Blue Jays sending Roy Halladay to the Phillies, the Phillies dealing Cliff Lee to the Mariners, and a handful of prospects going in all different directions. Call me crazy, but thereÆs only one winner in this dealùthe Mariners.
The Phillies are already loaded. They already have Cole Hamels, Jamie Moyer, Joe Blanton, and J.A. ...
As with last week’s performance (if you could even call it that), the Panthers made too many unnecessary mistakes today against the Falcons. Panthers fans are growing more restless by the week, and it’s clear that drastic measures must be taken.
Here are a few problems Carolina needs to fix before the Panthers will be considered contenders for anything other than the league’s biggest disappointment.
Replace the Starting Quarterback
This was the focus ...
Breaking News: Panthers Drop Miller Lite As Beer Sponsor (Satire)
Posted: 15th September 2009 by Ben Aikey in NFL
As announced by team owner Jerry Richardson early this morning, the Carolina Panthers have dropped Miller Lite as their corporate beer sponsor.
“It’s been a good run, but after what happened Sunday, drastic measures had to be taken,” said Richardson during the press conference.
“It was a bad loss, and to return to the top of the NFC, we feel it’s time to go in another direction in terms of cold, refreshing ...
Panthers-Eagles: Jake Delhomme Drags Carolina Offense Down in Loss to Philly
Posted: 13th September 2009 by Ben Aikey in NFL
I had previously written an article in defense of Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme for last year’s playoff loss. After seeing what he did today against the Eagles, I may be retracting that argument.
I’ve been a supporter of Delhomme in the past, but I quickly lost my patience with him today. After a spectacular opening drive that consumed more than eight minutes and resulted in a DeAngelo Williams touchdown, Delhomme fell ...