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Not By the Hair of My Chin: The 10 Most Grotesque Goatees in the MLB
Posted: 25th October 2009 by Chad Waylon Pouncy in MLB
There are a number of trends in baseball that I'd love to see die; puka necklaces, the overuse of the phrase "going yard", and shaving cream pies come to mind. At the top of the list, however, is the goatee. Into the 1980s, the mustache dominated baseball facial hair. Amazing hair patterns graced the upper lips of players such as Rollie Fingers, Catfish Hunter, and Goose Gossage, just ...
The NBA season gets started Tuesday, October 27. As the season tip-off approaches, it's time to get in that last minute fantasy draft. The Orlando Magic have a nice handful of players that can make a major impact on your fantasy squad. There are also a few sleepers that might provide big numbers for a small price. Over the last couple of years, Hedo Turkaglu has helped ...
Pick ‘n’ Roll Preview: The ’09-’10 Orlando Magic Season Forecast
Posted: 19th October 2009 by Chad Waylon Pouncy in NBA
The Orlando Magic franchise is turning 20 this season and, like most twenty year-olds, are starting to show signs of maturity. Coming off a memorable playoff run that left Orlando three games away from their first championship, the Magic look like serious contenders in the NBA. The team saw ups and downs and stuck together through it all. Now comes the hard part, keeping the ball rolling for ...
The Great White Hope: The Curious Case Of Denver Bronco Peyton Hillis
Posted: 14th October 2009 by Chad Waylon Pouncy in NFL
A friend of mine recently asked me a strange question. He laughed as I stammered around, looking for a solid answer.
"Can you name the last great white running back in the NFL?" he asked.
The question asker, Kris Wilson (who is not Caucasian, by the way) had obviously put some thought into the topic. He offered up Mike Alstott, but in an unsure fashion.
Alstott, a fullback during Tampa Bay's ...
Magic 8 Ball: Eight Burning Questions For The 2009-2010 Orlando Magic
Posted: 14th October 2009 by Chad Waylon Pouncy in NBA
Last season, the Orlando Magic dazzled many by forcing their way into the NBA Finals.
Dwight Howard and crew took out the Boston Celtics, who greatly missed the leadership and size of Kevin Garnett. They then shocked the LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, knocking them out of the playoffs and moving forward to the finals.
Eventually, they came up short to Kobe Bryant and the LA Lakers, losing ...
Breaking News: Washington Redskins Owner, Dan Snyder Set to Hire New GM
Posted: 10th October 2009 by Chad Waylon Pouncy in NFL
Team owner, Daniel Snyder, looking to add a spark to the struggling Redskins, has found a new General Manager for his team.
Snyder has offered the position to a money stack with big googly eyes. The money stack is currently a pitchman for GEICO Insurance.
The deal is reportedly worth the unguaranteed portion of Albert Haynesworth's $100 million contract.
Snyder will likely be retaining Executive Vice President of Football Operations, Vinny Cerrato. ...
Jason Voorhees Takes the Snap: NFL Quarterbacks as Friday the 13th Movies
Posted: 2nd October 2009 by Chad Waylon Pouncy in NFL
October is here and Halloween is creeping up on us. Nothing says Halloween like horror and nothing says horror like the Friday the 13th.
Hidden behind a tattered hockey mask is the face of the franchise, Jason Voorhees. Waiting in the shadows, Jason plotted and slashed through his victims with strength and accuracy. Often overlooked were Jason's patience, persistence and poise.
The same attributes makeup great quarterbacks in the NFL.
A ...
Is Albert Haynesworth “Worth” His Weight in Redskins’ Gold?
Posted: 29th September 2009 by Chad Waylon Pouncy in NFL
It seems that the only thing fatter than Albert Haynesworth's paycheck is Albert Haynesworth.
Redskins' owner Dan Snyder shocked many by signing DT Albert Haynesworth to a contract worth $100 million this offseason. Looking to beef up his defensive front, Snyder truly found the "beef," all 350 lbs. of him.
Haynesworth impressed last season for the Tennessee Titans, recording 8.5 sacks and 50 tackles in his second Pro Bowl ...
If the Glass Cleat Fits: 10 Reasons Why the Atlanta Braves Will Be Cinderellas This Year
Posted: 29th September 2009 by Chad Waylon Pouncy in MLB
The 2009 Atlanta Braves aren't getting much hype as they push the Colorado Rockies for the NL Wild Card.
Atlanta has to survive a three game run in Florida against an up and down Marlins team before closing out the season with a four game homestand against the terrible Washington Nationals. Bobby Cox couldn't ask for a much better better setup for a playoff run.
Meanwhile, Colorado hosts the hard ...