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NFL Draft Day Entertainment: Look No Further Than the Oakland Raiders
2008-04-17 07:15:00
When I learned about this contest, I was pretty sure I was going to write a column about Matt Ryan dropping into the teens while pretending to not be counting every dollar he?s losing as the hours crawl by. But I figured Ryan was the obvious selection to slip now that the Dolphins have apparently decided on Jake Long, so it probably wouldn?t be an original idea. Then I thought about writing something discussing the Detroit Lions potentially drafting another wide receiver, but I figured that one would be done a few times over by a few other people. I gave some thought to writing about how entertaining it was to have a 16-0 team picking in the top-10, making a mockery out of an NFL system that actually stripped them of their own first round draft pick. But I assumed some other Patriot fan would take a crack at that one. Then, as I was going over my notes for the Mock Draft Part Deux, it came to me. I?ve already discovered the most infuriating (and entertaining) pick of...
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Round One to Red Sox: Yankees Lose Two of Three in Boston
2008-04-14 07:36:00
They call it the greatest rivalry in sports, though Michigan and Ohio State fans may disagree. I think we can all agree that it?s the greatest rivalry in professional sports, anyway. It started with a dominating performance by Yankee ace Chien-Ming Wang (aided significantly by the Red Sox ?s anemic bats), included a nice outing (and win) by Josh Beckett, and ended with a shaky outing by Dick-K and a horrible outing by Yankee phenom Phil Hughes. Maybe the young Yankee starters are feeling the pressure of being chosen over Johan Santana, but they certainly aren?t tearing up the major leagues this April. Especially considering it was 30-degrees (conservatively) in Boston on Sunday?not exactly great hitting weather. I jotted down some notes during and after all three games. Instead of using them to write a column, I figured I'd use them as my column. It'll give you a look inside the mind of a Red Sox fan during an early April weekend series against the evil New York Yan...
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MLB Notebook: New Steroid Policy, Same Old Red Sox, and a Buckner Follow-Up
2008-04-12 07:17:00
MLB Enacts New Drug Policy The Mitchell Report made for some fantastic bathroom reading back when it first came out. MLB?s new drug policy, while not as entertaining, is certainly worth reading as well. The new policy starts by letting Jose Guillen and Jay Gibbons off the hook, repealing their 15-game suspensions. The only surprise here is that Jay Gibbons is still on a professional baseball team somewhere. They also decided that the players named in the Mitchell report will not be disciplined. No word on whether or not the players named in Jose Canseco?s new book will get the same protection. There is now an Independent Program Administrator, who will oversee the drug program for a minimum of three years. Not exactly the independent party that some were hoping for, but since they put the word ?Independent? in his title, it should trick the media into thinking it?s the same thing. They now have a ?Treatment Board? who will have authority to punish for recreational...
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Bygones, Shmygones: Bill Buckner Ruins Red Sox Opening Day Celebration
2008-04-09 06:53:00
I?m not a huge fan of overblown championship ring celebrations prior to a regular season game in the following season. I?d much rather the teams get it over with during the offseason. I?m sorry, I know I?m a party-pooper, but I just don?t particularly like having my sports team looking back at the previous year once the new one has already started. The 2008 Red Sox have nothing to do with the 2007 Red Sox. The 2008 season should not be impacted by the 2007 season. There?s a contingent of Red Sox fans who believed that the 2005 Red Sox should have gotten a pass because the 2004 Red Sox won a championship. That?s complete balderdash. If I?m spending $400 to bring my family to a Red Sox game (not counting parking and food, of course), then the Red Sox should win every season or face the wrath of a guy who just spent a month?s salary to sit in a cramped seat built for a guy half my size that?s facing directly towards a pole. I?m not sure how this point can even be de...
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Sweeping Success: Blue Jays Complete Weekend Sweep of Boston Red Sox
2008-04-07 04:52:00
The Toronto Blue Jays would like everyone to know that the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees aren?t the only AL East teams with playoff aspirations. In defeating the Red Sox 7-4 on Sunday, they completed an opening season sweep of the defending World Champions. Dating back to last September, the Jays have taken seven straight from the Red Sox. For some reason, they just seem to have the Red Sox? number. Well, everyone except for Roy Halladay, who even in a winning effort was touched up for four runs, three of them via the home run. Halladay, who is one of the most dominant pitchers in the American League, seems to have the same problem against the Red Sox that the Sox have against the rest of the Blue Jays? staff. But is it time to anoint the Blue Jays as a serious competitor in the AL East? I?m not so sure. The Blue Jays are relying heavily on A.J. Burnett, who is as fragile as that sexy-leg lamp from A Christmas Story. His stuff is electric, and when healthy, h...
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Boston Celtics Complete Greatest Single-Season Turnaround in NBA History
2008-04-06 20:19:00
With Saturday?s win over the Washington Generals?err?the Charlotte Bobcats, the Celtics have had the greatest turn around in NBA history. This really is something for my generation of Celtics fans. I was too young to really appreciate Larry Bird and the original big three. For the most part, the Celtics have been a laughing stock almost my entire sports-life. While teams like Detroit and Chicago went through good-bad-good cycles, the Celtics remained consistently bad (save for a few REALLY down seasons in the Eastern Conference). It?s amazing how all of the Boston Sports teams that don?t play on ice have followed the same path. 1) Horrible ownership leads to years of inept front office decisions and horrible teams. 2) Ownership finally decides to sell the team. 3) New ownership takes over and completely turns things around. In the Patriots and Red Sox cases, the ownership change eventually lead to multiple championships. While the new Celtics? ownership haven?t br...
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Ian Kennedy? Who Are the Yankees Kidding?
2008-04-05 06:45:00
If you believe the reports that surfaced during the off season, Johan Santana was an Ian Kennedy away from become a New York Yankee. Ian freaking Kennedy? Are you kidding me? The same guy who was on the wrong end of a 13-4 defeat to the mighty Tampa Bay Rays? Seventy pitches and six runs in only two-and-a-third innings from the guy you just couldn?t give up to get Johan Santana. Against the Rays. How did I not spend more time on this when it happened? The Yankees are a World Series-level offensive team relying on two rookies, two senior citizens, and an ace that hasn?t won a big game (or pitched well in a big game) since joining the Yankees. The reason why Chien-Ming Wang?s nineteen win season was ?quiet? last year is because he didn?t have a single ?loud? win. No big wins. No statement games. A few big losses, especially against the Indians in the playoffs. How can a team with a $200,000,000 payroll go into the season relying on THAT guy to be their ace? The Job...
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An Open Letter to Matt Walsh
2008-04-04 06:32:00
Dear Mr. Walsh ,Enough is enough. It was fun for a while, but now it's just getting ridiculous.It's time to put up or shut up.Your insistence to draw out this Spygate drama as long as possible is beginning to effect my ability to enjoy the greatest sport on Earth.I just recently witnessed one of the biggest Super Bowl upsets in NFL history. Yet, I can't enjoy it because of this dark cloud you've cast over my team. Your insinuations and accusations have almost completely destroyed the NFL for me.Right now, I'm having a hard time being a fan. And it's because of you.The sad part is, I personally don't believe you have anything of substance.I mean, if you did, wouldn't you have come forward already?You claim this has been a strain on your family. If I were in that position, I would want this to go away as soon as possible. As soon as the NFL offered me legal protection, I would have hopped on the next NFL funded plane ride to the NFL Network studio with every piece of evidence I...
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Blitzing the NFL: A Look at the New NFL Rule Changes for 2008
2008-04-03 08:10:00
The NFL has made their annual rule changes. Per usual, the changes are both good and bad. The most publicized change is the new rule allowing a defensive player to wear one of those quarterback-style microphone helmets. I've decided to call them Belichick helmets. I agree with this in theory, but I’m not sure how it’s going to play out in on the field. For one, you have different signals for the defensive backs and the front seven. Since you’re only allowed one Belichick helmet on the field at a time, you’ll still potentially have to send in hand-signals to one group or the other. And I’m not 100-percent clear on how substitutions are going to work. I guess there will be a backup Belichick helmet. But for teams like the Patriots, who rotate their linebackers and have different guys making the calls depending on who's in the game, I’m not sure this is at all practical. I can understand why this was voted down in the past—and none of the issues ...
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2008 NFL Mock Draft: New York Giants
2008-03-30 08:22:00
Previous Five Picks 26) Jacksonville Jaguars:Quentin Groves, OLB/DE, Auburn 27) San Diego Chargers: Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh 28) Dallas Cowboys: Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina 29) San Francisco 49ers: Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan St. 30) Green Bay Packers: Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona 31) New England Patriots: Forfeited as punishment for Spygate. Click here to see the entire Mock Draft . The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues... That?s right. I?m going to beat my own self-imposed deadline of April 1st by a whole day. Pick No. 32: New York Giants The New York ?Football? Giants. As a Patriots fan, I knew they were picking last in the draft BEFORE the Super Bowl. I just assumed the reason was because the Patriots lost their pick. The Super Bowl results STILL hurt. I still don?t understand why the Patriots didn?t stop the five and seven step drops after the very first double-fake handoff play didn?t work. I still don?t understand why they didn?t roll Brad...
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2008 NFL Mock Draft: Green Bay Packers
2008-03-30 05:14:00
Previous Five Picks 25) Seattle Seahawks: Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt 26) Jacksonville Jaguars:Quentin Groves, OLB/DE, Auburn 27) San Diego Chargers: Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh 28) Dallas Cowboys: Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina 29) San Francisco 49ers: Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan St. Click here to see the entire Mock Draft . The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues... I?m not the only one that took on a ridiculously long, 30-plus part project here at Bleacher Report. JJ Stankevitz took on the massive task of doing a comprehensive preview of every major league baseball team. He actually finished his preview Saturday, and was able to post a follow-up predictions column. Basically, he?s making me look bad. Pick No. 30: Green Bay Packers Weeks after Brett Favre broke down telling the world that the kid who always loved to play the game just didn?t love it enough anymore, the Packers are looking towards the future. From my perspective, the future is looking pr...
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2008 NFL Mock Draft: San Francisco 49ers
2008-03-29 05:01:00
Previous Five Picks 24) Tennessee Titans:Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina 25) Seattle Seahawks: Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt 26) Jacksonville Jaguars:Quentin Groves, OLB/DE, Auburn 27) San Diego Chargers: Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh 28) Dallas Cowboys: Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina Click here to see the entire Mock Draft . The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues... My daughter spilled something into my keyboard, causing almost all of the keys to randomly stick and drive me completely insane. So if this column sucks, blame it on my keyboard not working right. By the way, I?ve wondered why there are so many Raiders articles on this site as well. My theory: Anonymous is a Raiders fan. Pick No. 29: San Francisco 49ers This type of stuff entertains me. The 49ers trade into the end of the first round last year and out of this season?s first round because they think they?re going to be a playoff team in 2008 . Now, I?m not claiming to be any type of personnel ...
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2008 NFL Mock Draft: San Diego Chargers
2008-03-27 05:06:00
Previous Five Picks 22) Dallas Cowboys:Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee St. 23) Pittsburgh Steelers:Branden Albert, OG, Virginia 24) Tennessee Titans:Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina 25) Seattle Seahawks: Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt 26) Jacksonville Jaguars:Quentin Groves, OLB/DE, Auburn Click here to see the entire Mock Draft . The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues... I would have gotten this out quicker, but I had to rush to my car as I avoided sniper fire after finishing the Jaguars column. But don?t worry, I?ve been married to my wife for almost five years?that means she has the experience necessary to lead this Mock Draft to its completion should one of those dangerous sniper bullets find its mark. Hey, if politicians are going to get involved with professional sports, unprofessional sports writers should get involved in politics. Or at least making fun of politics. Seriously, did Hillary forget that there were about 200 reporters with ...
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2008 NFL Mock Draft: Jacksonville Jaguars
2008-03-27 03:13:00
Previous Five Picks21) Washington Redskins: Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida22) Dallas Cowboys: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee St.23) Pittsburgh Steelers: Branden Albert, OG, Virginia 24) Tennessee Titans: Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina 25) Seattle Seahawks: Chris Williams, OT, VanderbiltClick here to see the entire Mock Draft . The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues...A couple of quick notes before I get to the Jags selection.1) I didn?t realize that Tom Ashworth was a free agent that probably wasn?t going to return to Seattle next season. This greatly effects my ?They?re one injury away from Tom Ashworth? argument. So if you read my Seattle Seahawks pick again, please replace all occurrences of Tom Ashworth's name with Steve Vallos. Unless, of course, he?s no longer on the team either (damn you, NFL.com!).2) I still think the Seahawks should go offensive line with their first round draft pick. I hate first round TEs, unless they?re so dominant that their tr...
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2008 NFL Mock Draft: Seattle Seahawks
2008-03-24 02:39:00
Previous Five Picks20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma 21) Washington Redskins: Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida22) Dallas Cowboys: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee St.23) Pittsburgh Steelers: Branden Albert, OG, Virginia 24) Tennessee Titans: Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina Click here to see the entire Mock Draft . The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues...Hey, when I said rapid fire, I meant it.Not to get off subject, but Paul Pierce for MVP!Anyway, on with the mock draft? Pick No. 25: Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks were an enigma to me all season long. Every time I watched them, I was less than impressed. Yet they won enough games to once again take the NFC West and even managed to eek out a playoff victory. Obviously they were a little better than I gave them credit for.Not much better, mind you (it WAS the NFC West), but certainly a little better.I?m not sure I buy Holmgren?s theory that they?re good enough to make one last Super ...
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2008 NFL Mock Draft: Tennessee Titans
2008-03-23 03:57:00
Previous Five Picks19) Philadelphia Eagles: Limas Sweed, WR, Texas20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma 21) Washington Redskins: Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida22) Dallas Cowboys: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee St.23) Pittsburgh Steelers: Branden Albert, OG, Virginia Click here to see the entire Mock Draft . The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues... I?ve been a little slow getting these things out recently. Not to make excuses, but I've had a few personal situations over the last week and just haven?t had the drive to spit these things out. Hopefully, now that everything is kind of behind me, I can start shooting the rest of the picks out in rapid-fire mode.After all, the real draft is just around the corner! Pick No. 24: Tennessee Titans I?ve made no bones about the fact that I think Vince Young is overrated.He isn?t a great passer, in the NFL he can be contained, and he doesn?t throw or score touchdowns. His production numbers were so bad ...
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The Truth: Paul Pierce is Real NBA MVP
2008-03-21 05:00:00
The race for NBA MVP is as wide open as the Western Conference right now. From what I've been hearing, the choices seem to have been narrowed down to Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul , and LeBron James. All of them are fantastic choices. There are clear, legitimate arguments for each of them. I'm a huge NBA fan. I'm an admirer of guys who play a complete game. All of the guys who have been mentioned in the MVP race fall into that category. You have Kobe Bryant, who is an underrated one-on-one defender and an the most dominating offensive force in the NBA. The easy choice for MVP this season, he's led the surprising Lakers up to or near the top of the Western Conference (depending on what happens between now and when this is published on Thursday). Chris Paul is playing out of his mind. He makes his teammates better, can score at will, and might be playing at a higher level than anyone else in the Western Conference. An insane season for a guy who stands at only six-feet tall. LeBr...
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Take That Michigan: Terrelle Pryor Picks Ohio State, Buckeyes Rejoice
2008-03-20 04:38:00
Terrelle Pryor had a decision to make.Do I go to Michigan and lose to Ohio State every season? Or do I go to Ohio State and lose to some SEC team in the BCS Title game every season? He chose the latter?and is now the apparent quarterback of the future for the Ohio State Buckeyes .Too bad Jim Tressel has no idea what to do with a good quarterback. Not that any of us have any idea whether or not he actually is a good quarterback. Just because Rivals.com says it's so, doesn't make it gospel. Terrelle Pryor could be the next Tim Tebow, but he could also be the next Rocky Hinds.The pressure put on these kids to become immediate superheros just because they dominated high school is out of control. Some live up to the hype, some fold under the pressure.Some just weren't that good in the first place. Look people, I was an OK defensive back in high school. I?m 5-foot-8 and it takes me about six second to run forty yards.Basically, I?m the white Ellis Hobbs.Anyway, point is, if I can b...
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2008 NFL Mock Draft: Pittsburgh Steelers
2008-03-17 01:53:00
Previous Five Picks18) Houston Texans: Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon 19) Philadelphia Eagles: Limas Sweed, WR, Texas20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma 21) Washington Redskins: Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida22) Dallas Cowboys: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee St. Click here to see the entire Mock Draft . The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues...This was going to be up early Sunday morning, but instead I felt the urge to tell everyone how much I love Hank Steinbrenner. With pick number 23 coming off the board, and my genius idea to merge both Cowboys picks into one column, I?m actually starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. As one of my biggest fans has suggested in the comments section of a few of these, I?ll soon be able to stop clogging up his Google News with my draft articles! Huzzah! Pick No. 23: Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the entire 2007 NFL season hovering in and out of the NFL?s elite. For the fi...
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Hank Steinbrenner Makes New York Yankees Interesting Again
2008-03-16 05:03:00
I know I?ve said this on Bleacher Report before, but it bears repeating: I love Hank Steinbrenner.Hank Steinbrenner is the best thing to happened to baseball since the designated hitter (purists be damned!).Since he took over for the late George Steinbrenner (he is dead, right?), it?s been entertaining Hank quote after entertaining Hank quote.Ask Hank about Boston fans booing poor, cheating, drug user Andy Pettitte (or any of the many, many Yankee HGH and steroid users) and he responds with this beauty: "I don't think they would want to be hollering too loud at Andy up in Fenway. They had plenty of players doing this stuff, too. It's just that those players weren't mentioned in the Mitchell Report."An MLB owner implying that the Mitchell Report was incomplete and the drug problem in baseball is even worse than reported? Especially with the defending champions? Fantastic! High-five, Bud Selig!His team has a few ill-advised dust-ups with the Tampa Bay Rays during some meaningles...
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2008 NFL Mock Draft: Dallas Cowboys
2008-03-15 06:50:00
Previous Five Picks 17) Minnesota Vikings: Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson 18) Houston Texans: Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon 19) Philadelphia Eagles: Limas Sweed, WR, Texas20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma 21) Washington Redskins: Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida Click here to see the entire Mock Draft . The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues...I?m assuming by now that everyone heard about the ?tornado-like storm? that blew through Atlanta last night. Pretty crazy when a storm blows a hole through the Georgia Dome, actually rocks the scaffolding at the top of the dome, scares the coaches and players so badly that they moved their family back into the lockerroom and out of danger, and yet they still ended up eventually finishing the game!A tornado in a major city. Crazy. Hopefully everyone in Atlanta is alright. As I type this, they?re saying no fatalities, but 9 or 10 injuries. Back to the not-so-serious subject of this extremely long winde...
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2008 NFL Mock Draft: Washington Redskins
2008-03-13 04:02:00
Previous Five Picks 16) Arizona Cardinals: Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida 17) Minnesota Vikings: Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson 18) Houston Texans: Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon 19) Philadelphia Eagles: Limas Sweed, WR, Texas20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma Click here to see the entire Mock Draft . The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues...It has been brought to my attention that I said I would finish this thing before April, and it's now March 12th.Doing the math, that's like...a column every other day for the rest of the month (or maybe it isn't, I'm not great at math).Not finishing this by April as promised would be almost as bad as spending an entire month searching for the best possible head coaching candidate, getting my fans' hopes up by interviewing every big name available, then settling on a guy named Jim Zorn.Who the hell is Jim Zorn?!?!? Pick No. 21: Washington Redskins I mentioned that the Eagles had a tough season with al...
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2008 NFL Mock Draft: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2008-03-10 00:44:00
Previous Five Picks 15) Detroit Lions: Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas 16) Arizona Cardinals: Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida 17) Minnesota Vikings: Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson 18) Houston Texans: Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon 19) Philadelphia Eagles: Limas Sweed, WR, Texas Click here to see the entire Mock Draft . The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues...Before I start, I just wanted to take a quick second to direct everyone’s attention to MLB’s shakedown of the Cape Cod Baseball League. I think it’s something that deserves more attention than it’s getting. When I heard about it on the news I was slightly disturbed. The more I read about it as I researched the issue for that article, the more angry it made me.Bud Selig is scum. He can’t rid baseball of steroids, so he’s turned his attention to the Cape Cod Baseball League.Where’s Congress when you need them? Pick No. 20: Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Tampa Bay Bucs were surprisingly good last season, shock...
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Greedy Major League Baseball Orders Cape Cod League to Pay Up
2008-03-08 06:10:00
It?s fun to call the New York Yankees the Evil Empire. It?s even more fun to call the Red Sox the new and improved Evil Empire. But we?re missing the mark entirely.The real Evil Empire is Major League Baseball itself.For years, the Cape Cod Baseball league has operated as a not-for-profit baseball league where college players can hone their skills against other major league prospects. The league is run entirely by volunteers. They survive through donations, grants, and merchandise sales. MLB itself usually contributes $100,000 per season to the league.The best part about the league is that it?s completely free to attend a game. People like me, who don?t have the money to take their entire family to a major league game, can bring the entire family and watch a Cape Cod league game completely for free. If there?s another league where you can watch legit major league prospects play for free, I?m not aware of it. According to Eric Wilber of Boston.com, there are over 200 former Cap...
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2008 NFL Mock Draft: Philadelphia Eagles
2008-03-07 07:10:00
Previous Five Picks 14) Chicago Bears: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville 15) Detroit Lions: Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas 16) Arizona Cardinals: Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida 17) Minnesota Vikings: Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson 18) Houston Texans: Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon Click here to see the entire Mock Draft . The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues...?You are seriously one big Idiot...or should I call you a wizard because you think you know so much. Favre, no matter if you are a fan or not, he defines football. He is truly one of a kind! Players like this only come around once in a lifetime. He is what a football player is all about, the pride, the passion and leadership. The NFL is not the same without him...?-Archie Moses (sports-central.org reader, Brett Favre fan club member, possibly SeanMC?s greatest fan)Please, call me a wizard. I?ve been called worse. Take a few unnecessary and possibly uncalled-for shots at Brett Favre and everyone gets all uppity. ...
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Despite Love-Fest, Favre Not Best Ever
2008-03-07 02:29:00
I'm not going to write one of those sappy love letters to Brett Favre that I keep seeing all over the Internet. The fact is, I've never really been a Brett Favre fan. I've always considered him one of the most overrated quarterbacks in the NFL. In fact, I'm convinced that the Packers are better off without him. And trust me, there is a contingent in that organization that agrees; you don't accidentally post his retirement news on your website, then quickly accept his retirement without any effort to talk him out of it if you want him back. After all, his awful game against the Giants cost his team a trip to the Super Bowl. Yes, there was extremely bad weather (understatement of the year), but the game was nothing more than a continuation of Brett Favre's disappointing showings in big games. Since Mike Holmgren left, Favre has consistently come up small in big games. Yet somehow he continues to get a free ride. The media loves him. Note to NFL quarterbacks: be nice ...
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2008 NFL Mock Draft: Houston Texans
2008-03-06 06:12:00
Previous Five Picks 13) Carolina Panthers: Calais Campbell, DE, Miami14) Chicago Bears: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville 15) Detroit Lions: Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas 16) Arizona Cardinals: Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida 17) Minnesota Vikings: Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson Click here to see the entire Mock Draft . The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues...OK, I get it. Everyone loves Brett Favre. Good grief.Favre?s retirement is getting more media coverage than Hillary trying to steal the Democratic nomination by making back-room deals with Super Delegates.As far as I?m concerned, Favre was a good quarterback who never quite reached the heights his talent suggested he should. His longevity should be celebrated, but let?s not get too crazy. Fact is, Favre consistently came up small in big games over the last 10 years of his career. He had some major playoff stink bombs, including a six interception performance against the Rams and a four interception performance agai...
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2008 NFL Mock Draft: Minnesota Vikings
2008-03-04 05:24:00
Previous Five Picks 12) Denver Broncos: Kenny Phillips, S, Miami 13) Carolina Panthers: Calais Campbell, DE, Miami14) Chicago Bears: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville 15) Detroit Lions: Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas 16) Arizona Cardinals: Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida Click here to see the entire Mock Draft . The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues...I was recently informed that I?ve graduated from Columnist to Senior Writer here at Bleacher Report. To celebrate, I cracked open two boxes of vintage Wal-Mart brand wine-in-a-box, lit up a Don Pepin Garcia cigar, and watched Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and Clerks 2 in succession.After much internal debate, I?ve decided to rank the movies in the following order:1) Mallrats2) Clerks3) Dogma4) Clerks 25) Chasing Amy6) Jay and Silent Bob Strike BackKevin Smith might be the greatest creator of fantastic movies in the history of the world. Pick No. 17: Minnesota Vikin...
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2008 NFL Mock Draft: Arizona Cardinals
2008-03-02 05:48:00
Previous Five Picks 11) Buffalo Bills: Dan Connor, LB, Penn State 12) Denver Broncos: Kenny Phillips, S, Miami 13) Carolina Panthers: Calais Campbell, DE, Miami14) Chicago Bears: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville 15) Detroit Lions: Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas Click here to see the entire Mock Draft . The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues...Today?s the big day for my wife. They?ll be taping her bowling match for the 30K Candlepin Challenge in Woburn, MA around noon tomorrow. Of course, I?ll be making my Comcast CN8 debut as the ?guy trying to control the kids in the background? during her matchup. So forget her, wish ME luck. My job is much, much harder than hers.I just realized that I?m now more than half way done with this thing. Hopefully I?ll be finished before the actual draft. If I?m not, that would be awfully embarrassing. Pick No. 16: Arizona Cardinals Ken Whisenhunt has the Cardinals moving in the right direction. After years and years of spinning their ...
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2008 NFL Mock Draft: Detroit Lions
2008-02-29 05:27:00
Previous Five Picks 10) New Orleans Saints: Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy 11) Buffalo Bills: Dan Connor, LB, Penn State 12) Denver Broncos: Kenny Phillips, S, Miami 13) Carolina Panthers: Calais Campbell, DE, Miami14) Chicago Bears: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville Click here to see the entire Mock Draft . The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues...I have my people working strenuously, putting together the best feedback from the Mock Draft series to hopefully make the best feedback column (or the most entertaining, anyway) in the history of the Internet. The feedback column will consist of the best of the comments section as well as my favorite email from the Mock Draft series. So keep the feedback coming?both the good and the bad. Just make it entertaining, and try to keep it PG-13. My mother reads this, for crying out loud. Pick No. 15: Detroit Lions I was going through my archives, trying to remember what I thought of the Detroit Lions as the season progressed. ...
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