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The Cincinnati Bengals did their best to honor the memory of Chris Henry but fell short in a 27-24 loss to the San Diego Chargers. áFans got to see a classic duel between two great quarterbacks. áIt was an emotional and hard-fought football game with the Nate Kaeding giving the Chargers the lead by kicking a 53-yard field goal with three seconds on the clock.
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Carson Palmer had his best game ...
Bengals-Chargers: Cincinnati Loses Heartbreaker in San Diego
Posted: 21st December 2009 by Russell Wight in NFL
It will be a long flight home for the Bengals after a heartbreaking loss to the Chargers. Doing their best to honor their fallen teammate, Chris Henry, the Bengals fought hard but ended up on the losing side of a 27-24 final score.
Playing in front of family and friends, Carson Palmer had his best game of the season. Palmer exceeded 300 yards passing for the first time since 2007 and ...
Barry Larkin spent his entire 19-year career playing for his hometown Cincinnati Reds. Considered by many to be one of the best all-around players of his era, Larkin is now eligible for baseball's highest individual honor.
While statistics are the primary tool for measuring a baseball player's greatness, there are vital qualities and characteristics that a computer can't necessarily figure out. Larkin excelled in many of those categories.
When judging a player ...
Cincinnati Bengals Travel To San Diego with Heavy Hearts
Posted: 18th December 2009 by Russell Wight in NFL
The only certainty in life is death.á
Think about how powerful that statement is. áIt does not matter what color skin your is or to whom you pray. áAfter God calls you home, your loved ones are faced with the unenviable task of moving on without you.
The Cincinnati Bengals are coming down the home stretch of an emotional season. áOn the field, a dedication to the running game and attacking defense ...
Bengals Receiver Chris Henry Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Accident
Posted: 16th December 2009 by Russell Wight in NFL
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry has been involved in a serious accident.
As to be expected, rumors are flying across the web with details and accounts of what has actually happened.
According to WLWT in Cincinnati, Henry was arguing with his fiancee when she got into a pickup truck and started to leave the area. áHenry apparently jumped in the back of the truck and fell out as she drove away. ...
Sunday's game at Minnesota was supposed to be a chance for the Bengals to see how they matched up against one of the league's best teams.
While I still believe Cincinnati is a team that can go deep into the playoffs, they certainly didn't play like it against the Vikings.
Hopefully a 30-10 pounding will be just what the doctor ordered to wake this team up as they face another tough game ...
Reds Report: Can Paul Janish Hit Enough to Be Cincinnati’s Everyday Shortstop?
Posted: 9th December 2009 by Russell Wight in MLB
I was born in 1975 and have been a Cincinnati Reds fan ever since. For the majority of my life, the shortstop position has basically been manned by two people: Dave Concepcion and Barry Larkin.
Since Larkin's final season in 2004, the Reds have been unable to find stability at the position. It appears that the latest person to get a chance to play shortstop on a regular basis is Paul ...
A win is a win. áThat seems to be the recurring theme with the 2009 Cincinnati Bengals. á
You know what? áI will take it. á
As a life-long fan who has suffered through many miserable football seasons, I am just happy to see my team winning games. áThe 23-13 victory over the Lions on Sunday followed the same modus operandi that has firmly entrenched the Bengals atop the AFC North.
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Offense
The offense ...
On Friday afternoon, we picked the kids up early from school and headed to Cincinnati for Redsfest. If you have never been to the annual celebration of baseball during the winter months, it is well worth the time and money. Opportunities for autographs and pictures with players are just some of the attractions.
There are games for kids of all ages and more Reds memorabilia than you can possibly imagine.
The ...
Cincinnati Bengals Use Same Formula, Get Same Result
Posted: 7th December 2009 by Russell Wight in NFL
Anyone who reads this blog knows that I am as big a fan of the Cincinnati Bengals as you will ever find. áIf drinking orange and black Kool-Aid is hazardous to your health, somebody better call the squad. áDespite my passionate and sometimes twisted fandom, one thing will always remain true. áFamily trumps football.
We decided that Sunday would be the best day to cut down and decorate our Christmas tree. ...