Year: 2009
Looking deep at the practice squad
Greyson Gunheim was added to the practice squad. (photo Patrick A. Patterson) On Sunday, the Oakland Raiders brought back six…
Read more »Saints Nation: Saints announce practice squad
The Saints announced their 8 man practice squad, and you’ll recognize all the names as players recently cut from the…
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Predictions as Raiders prep for opener: Guest Writer
In less than a week, the Raiders will host their AFC West rival the San Diego Chargers on Monday Night Football…
Read more »Bomar epilogue, Safety, The rich get richer
Bomar made it through to the practice squad. Good for the Giants. GROOM HIM for 2010 backup if Carr cannot…
Read more »Sometimes, Minnesota sports guys seem out of touch
In a scary incident today, Cincinnati Reds reliever Micah Owings was plunked in the head by Braves pitcher Kenshin Kawakami….
Read more »The Week That Were: 9.5.09
Jeff asked me to do a “wrap up of the week’s games”. So, you can blame him for this: “May…
Read more »Game 135: Pirates 6 Cardinals 5
There’s nothing quite like a walk-off win, is there? After running around all weekend (the rehearsal and wedding I was…
Read more »Pittsburgh Steelers Season Preview: Offense
As you’ve seen over the past few months, we’ve provided you with season previews for each team around the league,…
Read more »Sunday Post-Game Quick Thoughts
Greetings Coug Nation. Sorry for the late post as some technical difficulties/tailgate fun set us back a bit in the…
Read more »Wolves Updates 9/6
From Brian Windhorst/The Plain Dealer: As one would expect, when highly touted Spanish teenager Ricky Rubio spurned the Minnesota Timberwolves…
Read more »It Still Could Happen
The Red Sox are 79-57 and the Yankees are 87-50 after today’s games. If the Sox go 19-7 and the…
Read more »Colts sign saftey…cut Giordano
The Colts signed a special teams specialist today The Indianapolis Colts continued to tweak their roster heading into the season,…
Read more »I’m not making this up
Wow. This year, the question is whether Merriman will be able to play after allegedly assaulting a D-level television celebrity…
Read more »Lester Helps Red Sox Increase WC Lead
Jon Lester looked like the ace of the staff on the south side of Chicago this afternoon. The Red Sox…
Read more »Oehser’s Excellent Roster Breakdown
It’s the topic of the day everywhere… QB: Peyton Manning, Jim Sorgi, Curtis Painter. Comment: This surprised me and it didn’t. Not…
Read more »Starry Eyed
The Star had a bevy of good articles today: Kravitz is on the bandwagon: Bills over Colts in a forfeit…
Read more »Looking back – Ohio State/Navy
So far, I’ve heard a lot of dismay from Buckeye fans regarding yesterday’s 31-27 win over Navy. Yes, I see…
Read more »Phil B with more roster thoughts
More head scratching from Wilson. This is a good read, be sure to follow the link. Marcus Howard is a…
Read more »Turk calls out Jauron
While Dick Jauron and his new offensive staff was having breakfast in bed with Ralph Wilson in Detroit, former Bills…
Read more »Raiders trade for Richard Seymour
The Raiders have made a very big trade today by bring in Five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Richard Seymour from…
Read more »Michael Jordan: The Best Ever Review
The World Wide Leader recently sent me a copy of their new “bookazine” Michael Jordan: The Best Ever. I didn’t…
Read more »Is today the day?
A few words about last night’s game before today’s. First off, it’s never, ever a good move to put anyone…
Read more »Today’s Red Sox Lineup 9/6 vs Chicago
Jacoby Ellsbury-CF Dustin Pedroia-2B Victor Martinez-C Kevin Youkilis-3B Jason Bay-LF David Ortiz-DH Mike Lowell-3B J.D. Drew-RF Alex Gonzalez-SS Jon Lester-SP…
Read more »Where in the World is Chris Bosh? In AFRICA!
(Photo courtesy of http://twitter.com/ChrisBOSH) He’s in A.F.R.I.C.A.! (Remember that Stetsasonic jam back in the day? “A.F.R.I.C.A.” Loved that song.) Anyhow, our boy,…
Read more »Los Angeles Angels Prospect Report 9/6/09
Sandoval pushed his Triple-A batting average up to .301 on the season after his 4 hits last night Denham: 5…
Read more »Who is the AL MVP – Joe Mauer or Derek Jeter?
While Wall Street Journal writer Allen Barra thinks Derek Jeter deserves the AL MVP, I disagree. Read my piece for…
Read more »Links of the Day 9/6/09
How about some all college football links?! All right then. First, let’s look at the scores of the two college…
Read more »Paw Prints – The Daily Roundup – 9/6
UConn Football links Execution, Execution, Execution [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant] Big East helmet stickers: Week 1 [Big East Blog…
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