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2010 NFL Combine Results: Which Big Men Wowed Scouts in the 40?

Posted: 27th February 2010 by Dylan MacNamara in NFL
Saturday saw the first run of everyone's favorite combine event, the 40 yard dash. The offensive linemen were first to take the field. Some impressed with incredible times, while others left scouts murmuring with disappointment. From Bruce Campbell's other-worldly 4.85, to Anthony Davis' sloppy 5.38, the 40 yard dash track saw a wide variety of speed and athleticism. All times posted are official. Begin Slideshow

2010 NFL Combine: Who is This Year’s Strongest Offensive Lineman?

Posted: 26th February 2010 by Dylan MacNamara in NFL
Friday saw the offensive linemen begin the physical portion of the 2010 NFL Combine with the bench press test. For those of you unfamiliar with the process, the prospects are asked to bench press 225 lbs. as many times as they can. Naturally, the expectation for a "good" performance varies by position. The "bigs," (offensive and defensive linemen) are expected to rep 225 lbs. somewhere between 25-38 times. Anything ...
At the 2010 NFL Combine, which takes place this weekend in Indianapolis, the country's top collegiate prospects will be tested in a number of physical challenges: how fast they can run, how high they jump, and how much weight they can lift. But one test will require the athlete's brain, not braun. The Wonderlic test has been used by NFL player personnel for over 30 years, in an effort to ...

2010 NFL Mock Draft: Predicting the Chicago Bears’ Draft Class

Posted: 22nd February 2010 by Dylan MacNamara in NFL
The Chicago Bears were one of the 2009 season's biggest disappointments, finishing a meager 7-9. Expectations were high entering last year's campaign, after a blockbuster trade landed one of the league's marquee quarterbacks, Jay Cutler. But inconsistent play by Cutler, coupled by a rash of injuries, doomed the Bears' season. To make matters worse the Bears gave up two first round picks for Cutler, including their 2010 selection. In mid-October, the ...

Hair Today, More Tomorrow: The Story of Tim Lincecum’s Awesome Mane

Posted: 21st November 2009 by Dylan MacNamara in MLB
November 19th marked an important turning point in not only Tim Lincecum's baseball career, but his life as well. The 25 year old ace of the San Francisco Giants won his second NL Cy Young in as many years, becoming the first pitcher in Major League Baseball history to win back to back Cy Youngs in his first two major league seasons. Undoubtedly, the pitcher with the small frame and ...