February 2012
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January 2012
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Good Teams With Ugly Records Prompt Panic Mode In...
One third of the way through a truncated NBA season, several teams have already gone into panic mode with fans and some players alike clamoring for trades. Former power houses like the Lakers and Celtics are struggling to stay afloat while up and coming teams like the Knicks have failed to meet lofty expectations. Magic center Dwight Howard could be a solution to each of those three...
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Manning The Situation: Irsay & Peyton Must Stop...
The irony that a Manning brother not named Peyton is quarterbacking a Super Bowl game played in Lucas Oil Stadium, the “place that Peyton built,” is sad and complex. Even worse is the way in which both ownership and player have purposefully or perhaps inadvertently turned an uncomfortable situation into an unexpected public grudge match. The elder Manning sat out the entire...
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The MLB Scale Is Tipping Toward The American...
I’m looking at the National League leaders from last season where names like Matt Kemp, Ryan Braun, Ryan Howard, Prince Fielder and Albert Pujols pop up in the top five nearly every offensive statistic. Fielder and Pujols are about to find themselves in a different column all together after a wild off-season sent the heavy hitters to the American League, changing the MLB landscape. Aside...
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Slap Shot In The Face: Bruins Goalie Thomas...
UPDATE: 7:00pm EST
Below is a statement released by Tim Thomas on his facebook page in regards to why he chose not to attend the White House:
I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People. This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level. This is in direct opposition to the Constitution and the...
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Put A Fork In It: Patriots Edge Ravens Thanks To...
The Patriots/Ravens game was a grinder. The matchup lacked the usual offensive fineness of the Patriots and the signature recklessly-smooth Ravens defense. The back-to-back fourth quarter interceptions were evidence of what a hard fought game this was by both teams as defense was crucial at every turn. To quote Tom Brady after the game, “I sucked pretty bad today, but our defense saved...
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Paterno's Passing Allows Penn State To Begin The...
The majority of Americans are likely uncertain as to how to feel about the death former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno. Succumbing to lung cancer at the age of 85, the last few months were painful and ugly for Paterno and his family for so many reasons. If one didn’t know him personally or have a connection to Penn State University, surely the demise of the legendary...
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The Birdcage Is Back In Business On South...
While news outlets were busy falsely reporting the death of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, the sports world was missing out on a spectacular sight. The uniforms worn by the Miami Heat during Saturday’s home game against the Philadelphia 76ers loud, bold and strikingly similar to Robin Williams’ wardrobe in “The Birdcage.” At first glance, one might...
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Expecting The Unexpected: How Championship Sunday...
I’m torn. The Patriots are good for football. I think they have become what the Dallas Cowboys used to be; America’s Team. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick’s hoodie make for great drama and top-notch TV ratings. Behind Tom Terrific, the Pats also have the second most entertaining offensive player in the league in tight end Rob Gronkowski who makes experts marvel and fans drop...
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On A Short Leash: How The Condensed Season Is...
After the lockout ended, remember how exciting basketball was in the first few days of the NBA season? Christmas day felt like the playoffs between the Knicks two-point win over the Celtics and the Bulls’ come-from-behind victory over the Lakers by a single point in L.A. as both games were intense and entertaining. Heading into the season without a lengthy training camp, I anticipated...
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How The Divisional Round Proved We're Destined For...
Ten games into the NFL season, I developed a theory. The Packers were undefeated at 9-0 and the Patriots were 6-3, coming off a big win over the rival New York Jets. Despite losses to the Bills, Steelers and Giants, I wasn’t really worried about New England as the defense was going through some changes and after all, they got beat by the Browns last season for one of only two losses. I...
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Red Scare: Chiefs Staffers Allege Spying, Secrecy...
If you’ve watched the Chiefs at all over the last few years, it’s obvious that something isn’t quite right in Kansas City. We knew the X’s and O’s were suspect, but the behavior of the front office, as reported by the Kansas City Star, takes this situation to a whole new level of dysfunction. In the story written by Kent Babb, information from more than two...
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Giant Killers: Can The Hot New York Giants Take...
If for the sake of the Discount Double Check commercials, I hope the Packers beat the Giants on Sunday. It’s too awkward watching the New York Jets Pepsi commercials since they aren’t even in the playoffs so I feel like it would be such a shame to be subjected to awesome commercials staring Aaron Rodgers, BJ Raji and Clay Matthews while being simultaneously reminded that they...
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Patriots vs. Patron Saint: What To Expect From The...
Logic tells me the Patriots will have their way with the Broncos in Saturday’s AFC divisional round game. Universal mysticism tells me the Broncos are functioning in some 5th element, bizarro-world playing field that could actually make it possible for Denver to take down the Patriots in New England. I’m picking the Patriots for a few reasons.
1) They are playing at home...
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Great Expectations: How I Think It Will Go Down... →
This game has all kinds of possibilities, so here’s my take on the Saints at 49ers game, posted on smacchat.com. Click the heading above to read the article.
