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Some Packers Fans Okay with Aaron Rodgers

Posted: 30th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in NFL

Eric Wedge Likely Out Today in Cleveland

Posted: 30th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in MLB

Derek Anderson To Start Sunday For Cleveland Browns

Posted: 30th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in NFL
Derek Anderson replaced Brady Quinn in the second half of last weekendÆs game against Baltimore, and he has replaced him moving forward as well. Eric Mangini, as promised, announced his decision on the BrownsÆ starting quarterback position today. His decision: Derek Anderson will start in hopes of sparking a moribund offense that has scored one touchdown in the lastàyear? Decade? Century? How long and how bad has it been? Anyway, itÆs possible that this is ...

Delonte West Skips First Workout

Posted: 29th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in NBA
Well this isnÆt good. Troubled Cavs' guard Delonte West, who was recently arrested for gun possession in Maryland, reportedly skipped todayÆs first practice as the Cleveland Cavaliers opened training camp. Here is the somewhat ominous quote from Mike Brown assessing the situation: ôOn a personal note, you always hope heÆs doing well,ö Brown said of West. ôBut I have to continue looking forward and coaching this team. Whether it is Delonte or somebody ...

Felix Jones Injury Update: Knee Strain, Week 4 Status Uncertain

Posted: 29th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in NFL
As anyone who has followed my fantasy football predictions knows, I have been high on CowboysÆ RB Felix Jones ever since the offseason.á And proving that I donÆt just talk the talk, but also walk the walk, Jones is the only player I have in each of the six leagues I am in this year. While Jones' production has been hampered by the fact that he is part of an amazing three-man ...

Browns Lose Big, Mangini Loses Team?

Posted: 29th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in NFL
Good draft picks were made in the second round with Massaquoi and Brian Robiskie. But Massaquoiáhas been a ghost on the field, barely there for one play, then *poof*àdisappearing into the Browns bench. And Ohio State stand-out wide receiver Robiskie has not been allowed to dress. (Did Robiskie maybe voice his opinion to Coach or fail to bow with deference? Only the shadow knows.) And now we hear that up to ...

Dwight Freeney Injury Update: Status Uncertain After Injuring Right Quad

Posted: 28th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in NFL
Two weeks in a row I have idiotically picked against the Indianapolis Colts. And two weeks in a row the Colts have made me look like an idiot. After dismantling Miami in the DolphinsÆ home opener last Monday nightùdespite having the ball on offense for less than 15 minutesùthe Colts took the Arizona Cardinals to the woodshed last night on Sunday Night Football, winning 31-10. The win could come with a price, ...

Quick Hit: Yet Another Reason Why the Cubs Will Continue to Suck

Posted: 28th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in MLB

Frank Gore Injury Update: High Ankle Sprain, Could Miss Two Weeks

Posted: 28th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in NFL

Marian Hossa Injury Update

Posted: 27th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in NHL
Marian Hossa, forward for the Chicago Blackhakws, recently answered some questions about his decision to let doctors perform surgery on his right rotator cuff. Hossa said the recovery was coming along well and that he doesnÆt have a different time table other than what the doctors have told him. Hossa is scheduled to miss two months of the regular season. Hossa said it was his choice to have surgery because ...