Wizbang Sports: November 2003 Archives

Natural Advantages of Men in Sports

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 30, 2003

PLAYING POOL IS A MAN'S GAME... NATURAL ADVANTAGES OF MEN One of my friends grew up in NYC and was the jack of trades in certain vices and games when he was young... gambled in underground poker rooms, played pool with some of the world's best, went to Nike Five-Star... [Full Story]

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MUHAMMAD ALI... THE GREATEST

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 30, 2003

MUHAMMAD ALI... THE GREATEST From Esquire's 70th Anniversary Issue Not a strong follower of Esquire, but I grabbed a copy while I was at the airport in the U.S. and came across this article on Muhammad Ali. Great article. I'm a sports fan like any American kid growing up playing... [Full Story]

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BARRY SANDERS INTERVIEW

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 30, 2003 · Comments (2)

BARRY SANDERS INTERVIEW He's the Greatest Running Back in My Book I guess it's sports day on my blog. Ali article and now a Barry Sanders interview that I came across on my AOL service. If they start getting exclusives like this, it's definitely going to help their transition into... [Full Story]

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Welcome New Authors

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 30, 2003

I wanted to give a quick welcome to three new contributors: Kinyada Kix, Bernard Moon, and Nick Nikitopoulos. We look forward to your contributions.... [Full Story]

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Wings slip by Blues

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 30, 2003

The Red Wings improve to 14-9-2-0 with their last minute win against St. Louis last night. Devereaux scored the winning goal with just 2:23 seconds left in the third period. This win puts Detroit alone atop the Central division. Legace has really stepped up to the plate, getting more playtime... [Full Story]

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Pepper Spray Used to Break Up Gators, Noles

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 30, 2003

Following Florida State's 38-34 win over Florida Saturday, fisticuffs erupted after FSU players stomped on the "F" at midfield of the Swamp and were confronted by Florida players. There was pushing, shoving, thrown punches and helmets swinging. Officials from both school and police interceded and pepper spray was used to... [Full Story]

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Syracuse Players Scuffle with Rutgers Fans

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 30, 2003

USA Today reports that Syracuse players and assistants scuffled in the stands with Rutgers fans following the 24-7 loss by Syracuse.... [Full Story]

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ESPN Reports Solich Out

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 29, 2003

UPDATED: ESPN reported during a break from the Hawaii-Alabama game that Frank Solich is out as Nebraska coach despite finishing 9-3 with a victory over Colorado yesterday. The Omaha World-Herald reports that Solich was terminated tonight after a 5-minute meeting with the Athletic Director. The assistant coaches will coach the... [Full Story]

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Arizona Hires Mike Stoops

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 29, 2003

The Associated Press reports that Mike Stoops has been hired to be the next head coach of the Arizona Wildcats, who finished 2-10 and last in the PAC-10. John Mackovic was fired after the Wildcats opened the season 1-4 and Defensive Coordinator Mike Hankwitz served as interim coach for the... [Full Story]

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The Jazz smoke the Supersonics

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 29, 2003

The scrappy Utah Jazz did a number on the Seattle Supersonics tonight. They did everything right or Seattle did everything wrong. In any case the Jazz still have only one loss at home in 8 attempts. Believe it or not the Jazz hold a tie of fourth place in the... [Full Story]

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Utes choke, big time

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 29, 2003

Head coach Rick Majerus and his team, the University of Utah basketball team, suffered the worst loss of his career. The final? 44-76 at the hands of the Nations best team the UConn Huskies. Okafor was awesome. He was virtually unstoppable. Utah had no answer for him, in fact, Utah... [Full Story]

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Lions Top Packers

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 27, 2003

The Packers biffed it. Turnovers, a lack of a running game, and little passion may have cost them a playoff spot. They are not 6-6 with four games left. "Lions Shock Packers in Detroit"... [Full Story]

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Packers-Lions Update

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 27, 2003

Green Bay safety Darrin Sharper and linebacker Nick Barnett are both inactive for today's game against Detroit. With two key players missing on the Packers' defense, this game could turn into a shoot out. But with the recent success of Green Bay's dominating grind-core running game, expect lots of carries... [Full Story]

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Week 12 Freaks of the Week

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 25, 2003

This will be an abreviated Freaks of the Week. I'm saving up my strength for Turkey Day and post-Thanksgiving shopping. The QB story in the real football world was Anthony Wright coming out of annonimity to throw for 319 yards and four touchdowns in the Baltimore Ravens' shootout win over... [Full Story]

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Error Costs Seattle Victory

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 25, 2003

Due to an officiating error, Seattle probably should have one their shootout with the Ravens. Don't expect any of those refs to be working the Super Bowl. "Oops! NFL Admits Officiating Error"... [Full Story]

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Dunn's Done

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 25, 2003

Atlanta's leading rusher, Warrick Dunn, is out for the rest of the year with a torn ligament in his foot. T.J. Duckett will replace him as starting running back. "Warrick's Done: Falcons' Leading Rusher Out"... [Full Story]

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No Fun League

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 25, 2003

Kansas City Chiefs' coach Dick Vermeil can't give kicker Morten Andersen a bottle of expensive wine for booting the game-winner against Oakland. League officials heard bout Vermeil's comment and nipped it in the bud because such an offer isn't written in Andersen's contract or applied to the salary cap. Two... [Full Story]

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LeBron's the Real Deal

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 25, 2003

Slate's Charles Pierce watched a mundane game between Cleveland and Boston and became entranced with LeBron James. "The Dawn of LeBron"... [Full Story]

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TMQ at NFL.com

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 25, 2003

TMQ is now over at NFL.com. Who will be the first to accuse Easterbrook of being a paid schill for a sport he covers? Anyway, after you're done reading the (always) long column my latest (and shorter) Freaks of the Week column should be posted. [via Instapundit]... [Full Story]

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Buffalo Blather

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 25, 2003 · Comments (1)

The passing of Warren Spahn makes for a sad day here in Buffalo. Possibly the greatest professional athlete to hail from Buffalo, NY, Spahn began his playing career as a first baseman for the junior team of the Lake City Athletic Club. Spahn, who attended South Park High School in... [Full Story]

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Makes Sense to Me

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 25, 2003

Vincent Young is clearly the future at Texas, and Mock does have a shot at the NFL, but riding the bench next year won't do it for him:Texas junior quarterback Chance Mock is considering transferring to a Division I-AA school where he could play immediately next season to improve his... [Full Story]

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Bills Lose Fourth Straight

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 25, 2003

The Bills scored two (count �em!) touchdowns Sunday to snap a 218-minute scoring drought, but managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in falling 17-14 to Indianapolis. The Bills led for most of the game, but gave up two fourth quarter touchdowns, including an Indy TD on fourth... [Full Story]

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Goodbye, Warren

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 25, 2003 · Comments (1)

Milwaukee sports legend and one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, Warren Spahn died yesterday at the age of 82. How good was he? Here's a few paragraphs from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story: During his brilliant 21-year career, mostly with the Boston Braves and Milwaukee Braves, Spahn won... [Full Story]

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MOURNING MUST RETIRE

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 24, 2003

I learned this earlier on ESPN: Mourning must end NBA career The disappointment was clear in Alonzo Mourning�s voice when he broke the news to Jason Kidd: He was calling it quits because his life-threatening kidney disease had worsened. MOURNING WASN�T WORRIED about himself, though. His biggest concern was letting... [Full Story]

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NCAAF Update

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 24, 2003 · Comments (3)

Time to adjust my projections. It looks like the race for #2 will go right down to the wire though, so really it is all still up in the air. Thanks to TCU and Washington State for making things somewhat easier. USC will be the one and only Pac-10 rep... [Full Story]

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Bad Play Continues

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 24, 2003

The final score was Cincinnati 34 San Diego 27, which appears as if this might have been a close game, but don't be deceived it wasn't close at all. The Charger defense, which failed to force a punt 2 Sundays ago versus Denver, gave up 225 rushing yards and 454... [Full Story]

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Allow Steroids?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 24, 2003 · Comments (1)

Dave Pinto is leaning toward the legalization of player-enchancing drugs--steroids for example. So my position is becoming, why not let players who want to use steriods under a doctor's care for a short time period during the off-season? It has to be better and safer than what's going on now.... [Full Story]

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How to Beat the Chiefs

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 23, 2003

In a week in which all the top AFC teams struggled against ostensibly inferior opponents (the Titans winning by one score over the Falcons, Indianapolis squeaked by Buffalo, and the Patriots won in overtime against the Texans), Kansas City retained their 1-game lead for the AFC Homefield Advantage in the... [Full Story]

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Some Days You're The Dawg...

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 23, 2003

...and some days you're the fire hydrant. Sure feels like the latter tonight after watching my "Rivalry Week" fizzle, with both the Buckeyes and Browns coming up short this weekend. I care more about the Bucks. But this Browns loss today really bites. I can accept defeat graciously (no, really)... [Full Story]

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Black Sunday

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 23, 2003 · Comments (1)

Today is the 40th anniversary of arguably one of the worst sports decisions ever made - Pete Rozelle's decision to play the full slate of NFL games two days after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.PHILADELPHIA - (KRT) - A rare silence, as tangible and goosebump-inducing as the brisk... [Full Story]

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BYU can't warm up enough to win at home

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 23, 2003

Going into a much anticipated game with in-state rival University of Utah, the BYU Cougars were licking wounds from a dismal 2 and 8 season. There is always pride involved with a rival game, but none more than BYU vs. Utah. The weather was a major factor in today�s game.... [Full Story]

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Rose Bowl clinched!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 22, 2003

USC clinched the City Championship today by smothering UCLA at the Coliseum. However, the Trojans also clinched at least a Rose Bowl berth when Washington upset Washington State...as did Michigan with their victory over defending National Champion Ohio State. But no one at the Coliseum was waving Roses today...they were... [Full Story]

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Michigan wins!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 22, 2003 · Comments (2)

#9 Michigan hands #2 Ohio State a bitter lose in the Big House at Ann Arbor. Except for a few mistakes and an unfortunate holding call Michigan really did outplay OSU. Michigan will go to the Rose Bowl and in all likelihood OSU is out of the running for the... [Full Story]

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Tino Martinez Traded to Tampa Bay

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 22, 2003

The Cardinals traded 1B Tino Martinez to the Devil Rays for minor league P Evan Rust and a player to be named later. St. Louis will pay $7 million of the $8.5 million remaining on Martinez's contract. He is a Tampa native and lives there in the offseason.... [Full Story]

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Georgetown Routs Grambling

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 22, 2003

Georgetown defeated Grambling State by a final score of 83-36 Friday night. The halftime score was 58-16. Gerald Riley was the leading scorer for the Hoyas with 24. The Hoyas travel to Penn State for their next game Sunday afternoon.... [Full Story]

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Clemson Hoops Opener

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 22, 2003

Oliver Purnell got his first win tonight as the Tigers defeated Gardner-Webb by a final score of 86-55. Chris Hobbs was the leading scorer for Clemson with 17. It was the largest margin of victory by a Clemson coach in his first game since 1916. After the men's game ended... [Full Story]

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Barnett Hasn't Hit Wall

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 21, 2003

Packers rookie linebacker, Nick Barnett is too focused on the remaining six regular season games to think about a possible defensive rookie of the year award. But the numbers are in his favor. He has 100 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions, and eight passes broken up. Not bad for a... [Full Story]

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Passing Of The Torch

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 21, 2003 · Comments (2)

The Cincinnati Bengals, once the laughingstock of the NFL, now atop the AFC North can personally deliver the title of 'the worst team, most inept ran NFL franchise' to the San Diego Chargers when they meet in San Diego this Sunday. It won't be pretty either. The Chargers defense is... [Full Story]

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Bowden's Job Secure?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 21, 2003

Duane Rankin of the Greenville News reports on a Florida Times-Union article that seems to shed some light on the coaching situation at Clemson. The article in the Jacksonville newspaper discusses Tommy Bowden's job situation in light of Tuesday's weekly news conference and a statement later released by Athletic Director... [Full Story]

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Bills Update

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 20, 2003

Injuries are all the talk before this week�s game. For the Bills, they list four players as �questionable�: Travis Henry, Eric Moulds, Mike Williams and Jonas Jennings. Henry has a cracked fibula and wants to play. Gregg Williams says he feels �optimistic.� But wait! Could this be another one of... [Full Story]

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SHEFFIELD A YANKEE?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 20, 2003 · Comments (1)

It appears that's the most likely scenario, according to an ESPN report. Gary Sheffield and Dwight Gooden share the same family tree as well as the same page when it comes to the Yankees: New York would be "an ideal fit" for the free-agent outfielder who last season slugged his... [Full Story]

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Women's Volleyball Update

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 20, 2003

I wish this could be a more thorough update, but once again the information just isn't out there. Oh, to be the voice of volleyball on the internet! The U of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine have wrapped up their regular season undefeated in WAC conference play. Across 16 matches UH lost... [Full Story]

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Both Dillon and Johnson in Backfield

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 19, 2003

Bengals' coach Marvin Lewis said he will use both Corey Dillon and Rudi "Rudi! Rudi! Rudi!" Johnson in the same backfield. This is sure to drive fantasy owners crazy. Johnson has shown his worth while Dillon doesn't sound like he really wants to play for the Bengals. "Bengals: Dillon and... [Full Story]

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Carmen Policy Next NFL Commish?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 19, 2003 · Comments (2)

Cleveland Browns' President Carmen Policy sells stake in team to make a run at the NFL's top job in 2006. Speculation is rising the big reason Policy sold his Browns stake to Lerner is because he's quietly clearing the deck to pursue the NFL commissioner's job in 2006, when current... [Full Story]

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Random Sports Notes

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 19, 2003

So the Rangers are shopping A-Rod. If this weren't so sad, I'd have to laugh. The guy just won the AL MVP award (quite a feat for someone on a last place team). A-Rod consistently performs at a high level. The only objection the Rangers could have is his salary,... [Full Story]

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Buffalo Blather

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 19, 2003 · Comments (1)

Some miscellaneous thoughts collected over the last few weeks� Doug Flutie is the perfect backup quarterback for one game, because he is very effective when the defense is unable to prepare for him. When the opposition is able to game plan, however, he becomes a very unsavory option. The book... [Full Story]

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Statement on Bowden

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 19, 2003

On Tuesday, Clemson Athletic Director Terry Don Phillips issued the below statement on Coach Tommy Bowden. "As I have stated previously, Coach Tommy Bowden and I will sit down at the end of the season to discuss the Clemson football program. The fact that I have not issued a statement... [Full Story]

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Reds down to four finalists for Manager

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 19, 2003

The Reds have announced four finalists for its managerial opening - Reds interim manager Dave Miley, former Chicago White Sox manager Jerry Manuel, Tampa Bay bench coach John McLaren or Pittsburgh player development director Brian Graham. "I have no relationship - professionally or personally - with any of the four,"... [Full Story]

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Week 11 Freaks of the Week

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 19, 2003

After years of truly dismal teams, the Cincinnati Bengals finally deserve some love. Not since the Icky Shuffle has anyone outside of Cincinnati cared about this team. It's just not from their fine victory over Kansas City to keep the 1972 Miami Dolphins' legend intact. It's also that the Bengals... [Full Story]

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More on Keyshawn's Benching

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 18, 2003

Fox Sports reports that Keyshawn's season-ending benching is a powerplay between Jon Gruden and GM Rich McKay. Johnson's agent said, Keyshawn is a player brought in by the GM. But Jon won the Super Bowl and the owners hired him and he's telling the owners I need to buy the... [Full Story]

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Kevin Williams Arrested for Drunk Driving

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 18, 2003

If my team lost four in a row, I'd be drinking too. "Vikings' Williams Charged with DUI"... [Full Story]

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Johnson Done for Season

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 18, 2003 · Comments (1)

The Super Bowl champs are in total free fall. 4-6 Tampa Bay put wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson on the inactive list for the rest of the season. This was a surprise to Johnson who learned of the team's decision through his agent. The team will be holding a press conference... [Full Story]

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Habs, Oilers to Take it Outside This Weekend

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 18, 2003

60,000 residents of Edmonton, Alberta are hoping for clear skies and no winds so they can watch a unique event in person on Saturday. For the first time ever, the NHL will play a game outdoors in what is being billed as the NHL Heritage Classic. While the matchup of... [Full Story]

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Bills Freefall Continues

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 17, 2003

The Bills suffered yet another defeat at the hands of an inferior team on Sunday, losing 12-10 to the Houston Texans. The loss leaves the Bills record at 4-6, virtually guaranteeing that the Bills will miss the playoffs for the fourth straight year. The Bills out gained the Texans 335... [Full Story]

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Dismal

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 17, 2003

The Chargers returned to the team that I had seen every week with the lone exception being the Viking victory. The Chargers played, possibly, the worst game I have ever watched of them. The Chargers had 21 yards on 29 plays going into the fourth quarter. The Charger defense didn't... [Full Story]

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Mets Executive to be Dismissed

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 17, 2003

The Mets are already looking for a replacement for newly hired "superscout" Bill Singer after he mocked Dodger Assistant GM Kim Ng's heritage with third grade taunts. Singer, after approaching Ms. Ng in a hotel bar, started by sarcastically questioning her qualifications and ended up speaking nonsensical words in a... [Full Story]

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Bill vs. Bill Recap

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 17, 2003

So the Tuna comes to town last night and gets shut out. The Pats move to 8-2, yes people, I said 8-2. Can you believe it? The eight wins by Brady & Co. haven't been pretty. As a matter of fact, you can chalk up those eight wins to the... [Full Story]

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KC: A Team of Great Balance

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 16, 2003

Well, I still think that even in defeat, KC showed me something. See, Kansas City didn't lose by much. It was a close thing: -One extra minute on the clock, probably a different ending. -If Morten Anderson doesn't miss the field goal, probably a different ending. -If Warrick falls down... [Full Story]

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The Chiefs Lost!!!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 16, 2003

Thoughts and notes: I gotta tell ya, the Bengals did an excellent job of stopping big plays by KC. They shut down Dante Hall the whole game, as well as Priest Holmes early, although he started picking up speed late. I hated the job the refs did. I felt they... [Full Story]

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Evans Spears Spartans

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 15, 2003

All Wisconsin needed was the great hands and even better moves of wide out Lee Evans. He caught a school-record five touchdown passes to help the Badgers beat Michigan State 56-21. Along with the most touchdown catches in one game, Evans broke the school record for most touchdown catches in... [Full Story]

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Sabres Update

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 14, 2003

The Buffalo Sabres are evolving in to a pleasant surprise this year, and a welcome one as well, in light of the rapid demise of the Buffalo Bills. The Sabres continued their surprising good play with a 2-2 tie against the defending Stanley Cup champion New Jersey Devils, in a... [Full Story]

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Timlin Resigned

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 14, 2003

Boston Red Sox Re-Sign Mike Timlin Good move by the Red Sox here. He was the only consistent pitcher all year for the Sox. Check out the lead to this story. BOSTON - The Boston Red Sox (news) on Friday re-signed reliever Mike Timlin, the pitcher who might have gotten... [Full Story]

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Roids in the Majors

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 14, 2003

Well, this ranks right up there with "I accidentally grabbed the bat that I use to entertain the fans during batting practice." They knew the test was coming, they knew the consequences and 5-7% still popped positive! Having no shame, one media outlet bit on MLB's spin ... "only 5%... [Full Story]

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Quarterback Questions

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 14, 2003 · Comments (1)

The Chargers go into week 11 with no doubts as to who will be starting at quarterback for the team when they travel to Denver to play the Broncos, that being Doug Flutie. The question, though, is what about Brees, especially if Flutie continues to shine for the Bolts. Do... [Full Story]

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Does Sapp Have a Soul?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 14, 2003

Warren Sapp has no regrets for his (legal) cheap shot on Green Bay Packer Chad Clifton. The result of Sapp's blindside hit was an injured pelvis that almost ended Clifton's career. When talking to reporters in anticipation of this Sunday's Battle of the Bays, Sapp said, "Was it a hard... [Full Story]

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Are The Chiefs Pulling Away?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 13, 2003

Check this out (registration required). Relevant portion excerpted here: The Chiefs proved again they are at their best when they forgo the conservative options. �That's not our style,� said offensive coordinator Al Saunders, who less than an hour after the game was already holed up in his office and preparing... [Full Story]

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MLB to start mandatory Steroid testing

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 13, 2003 · Comments (4)

Story from the AP More than 5 percent of Major League Baseball players tested positive for steroids this year, triggering automatic testing starting next season. Under the labor contract reached last year, all players were tested this year as part of a survey, with the samples not identified by player.... [Full Story]

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Jets Moving to Manhattan?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 13, 2003 · Comments (66)

Business Week (via the NY Daily News) reports that the Jets may be moving to a retractable-dome stadium on the West Side of Manhattan by 2009. The stadium would be expected to aid New York City's bid for the 2012 Olympics. The $1-billion stadium would include a convention center as... [Full Story]

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Random Notes

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 13, 2003

Whether or not the rumors are even true, I for one would not like to see Notre Dame join a conference. I've made no secret of my dislike for the Irish and all of the favoritism they get. But I despise them the way one despises a worthy foe. Out... [Full Story]

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Bills Update

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 13, 2003 · Comments (1)

Sometimes, you get to the point in writing where you are doomed to repeat yourself if you want to continue to write about a certain subject. That�s where I stand with the Buffalo Bills. As posted previously, here, and here, the problems with the Bills rests primarily with their offensive... [Full Story]

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Terri with an I

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 13, 2003

Seems as if "She," Terry Glenn has been doing a little bit of trash talking. I saw on the news this morning that "She" said that she hated New England. She "hates it up there. Hates everything about that place." Well "She," glad to have you coming back to New... [Full Story]

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Shockey Out, Fassel Babbling

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 12, 2003

Shockey suffered a partially-torn posterior cruciate ligament in his knee last week against Atlanta and is sidelined indefinitely. Coach Jim Fassel said today a best-case scenario for Shockey's return is three weeks, but that is based in part on the tight end's history as a fast healer. Heh. I heard... [Full Story]

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Football Hall Narrows Field

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 12, 2003 · Comments (1)

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has narrowed it's candidate list to twenty-five, from it's previous list of sixty-seven nominees. This field will be further narrowed to thirteen by another vote. The final twenty-five are: Cliff Branch, WR -- 1972-85 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders Harry Carson, LB -- 1976-88 New York... [Full Story]

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Johnson A Hot Item

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 12, 2003 · Comments (1)

A quick scan of the web this morning shows the Patriots, Eagles, Lions and Vikings as teams that may have an interest in signing WR Kevin Johnson, who was waived by the Browns yesterday. At a press conference this morning, team President Carmen Policy said that while the team didn't... [Full Story]

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South Florida Teams

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 12, 2003

..now the sports gods are looking down on us and saying "Well, you got what you wished for, now it's time to pay." Since the Marlins won the World Series we have: -Pat Riley stepping down as coach of the Miami Heat. Now the Heat are 0 and 7 with... [Full Story]

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Week 10 Freaks of the Week

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 11, 2003

TMF: Tuesday Morning Freaks Tuesday Morning Quarterback has returned from its ESPN-induced exile. That means Freaks of the Week has competition again. I'm not as witty or smart as Gregg Easterbrook, nor will I give you any cheesecake (wait, I just did). But if you care about fantasy football then... [Full Story]

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ASU/Arizona Cardinals legal battle affecting schools budget

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 11, 2003

The ongoing legal saga between Arizona State University and the Arizona Cardinals has spilled over into the Schools budget, forcing cutbacks due to the lawsuit's price tag now reaching a half million dollars. Smith would not specify Monday which cuts would occur, but he has said staff and athletic programs... [Full Story]

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TMQ Returns

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 11, 2003 · Comments (1)

Gregg Easterbrook's Tuesday Morning Quarterback returns from the dead, hosted temporarily at Football Outsiders. Football Outsiders was already in line to be added to our woefully under-maintained blogroll since we featured them in this post last month. Now that the new look is done, the next order of business is... [Full Story]

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The Muddy BCS Picture

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 11, 2003 · Comments (3)

Check out my 2-part BCS analysis: The Muddy BCS Picture BCS Pt 2 - The TCU Problem Here are some highlights: Does anyone want that second ticket to the Sugar Bowl? In one day this college football season has gone from intersting in an exciting way, to interesting in an... [Full Story]

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Who Can't Shoot?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 11, 2003

LeBron James was tired of hearing that he can't shoot from the outside, so the Knicks had to pay the price. James had 17 points tonight, all from outside 16 feet, including hitting all three 3-point attempts, in a 94-80 win over New York. "Every day in practice I go... [Full Story]

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NFL Fines Stroud for McNair Hit

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 10, 2003

From Yahoo! News/AP comes word: The NFL fined defensive lineman Marcus Stroud of the Jacksonville Jaguars $5,000 for a hit on Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair two weeks ago. A statement released by the NFL said Stroud ``took two steps and unnecessarily struck'' McNair on a play in the third quarter.... [Full Story]

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Berroa, Willis voted rookies of the year

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 10, 2003

NEW YORK (AP) -- Kansas City shortstop Angel Berroa beat New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui in the closest AL Rookie of the Year vote in 24 years. Florida pitcher Dontrelle Willis won the NL award. Berroa received 12 first-place votes, seven seconds and seven thirds for 88 points in... [Full Story]

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Magic Flutie Sparks Chargers

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 10, 2003

There is absolutely no question that the Chargers played the best game of their season this past Sunday in a 42-28 victory over the once 6-0 Minnesota Vikings (now 6-3). 41 Year-old Doug Flutie was given the start replacing the ineffective Drew Brees and from the very first play the... [Full Story]

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GOALPOSTS MOVING FOR COWBOYS

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 10, 2003

Jean-Jacques Taylor notes that, as the Cowboys keep winning, expectations keep rising: With each game Dallas wins, the stakes get a little higher. And the competition gets a little tougher. And the dream grows just a little bit bigger. This season is no longer just about making the playoffs. It's... [Full Story]

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Big Ten Race at Boiling Point

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 9, 2003

Well the Big Ten is shaping up for two big weekends to decide the conference champion. First up this weekend at the Shoe, #4 Ohio State and #10 Purdue will tangle. Then the big game, #4 OSU and #5 Michigan at the Big House. Ohio State will win the conference... [Full Story]

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Big East Bye-Bye

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 9, 2003

Alot has changed in the week since USC's sugar bowl hopes were "dreams"... Yesterday was a bloodbath among one-loss teams: #3 FSU fell to Clemson... BCS #4 Miami...hee hee...lost its second in a row... and Pitt established itself as the Beast of the East... VaTech, Miami...thanks for playing, now get... [Full Story]

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Colts Fall to Jags

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 9, 2003

The Colts fell to 7-2 today with a tough loss on the road to the Jacksonville Jaguars, 28-23. The Indianapolis Star reports, The Indianapolis Colts limped out of Alltel Stadium Sunday afternoon, beaten, banged up and befuddled. The beating was administered by the Jacksonville Jaguars and running back Fred Taylor,... [Full Story]

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Capitals week in Review

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 9, 2003

Referee Craig Spada waves off Peter Bondra's apparent game-tying goal after a five-plus minute review, and the Capitals fell to the San Jose Sharks, 3-2, in Washington. The Capitals continued their inconsistent play in their three games the past week. On Tuesday, they put forth a terrific, 60-minute effort... [Full Story]

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College Football Saturday Recap

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 9, 2003

To further muddy up the BCS, Miami lost to Tennesee, Virginia Tech lost to Pittsburgh, and Florida State lost to Clemson. It now looks like Ohio State has a chance at going back to the national title game even though they lost to medicore Wisconsin team earlier this year. As... [Full Story]

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A Tale of Two States

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 8, 2003 · Comments (3)

Here's how bad Minnesota fans are: Here we've got our beloved University of Minnesota Gophers winning at historic levels. And our adored Minnesota Vikings have one of the best records in professional football. But there's little joy in Minneapolis or St. Paul or Duluth or Zumbrota. Listen to talk radio,... [Full Story]

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Walls' Last Year

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 8, 2003 · Comments (1)

The years have taken its toll on tight end Wesley Walls. This is suppose to be his last year playing. This story looks at Walls' career and his chance at getting into the Hall of Fame. "In Search of a Happy Ending: Wesley Walls"... [Full Story]

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Priscilla Loves Favre

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 8, 2003 · Comments (1)

Priscilla Presley is such a big Brett Favre fan that she missed seeing her daughter's concert to catch a Packers-Bears game. "Priscilla Presley Is Brett Favre Fan"... [Full Story]

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Favre Likely Back in 2004

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 8, 2003 · Comments (1)

Expect to see Brett Favre slinging the ball around in 2004. "Brett Favre May Not Retire"... [Full Story]

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Line-Up Help

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 8, 2003

Here's CBS Sportline's latest "Start 'Em & Sit 'Em."... [Full Story]

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Rice's Prediction

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 8, 2003

Simeon Rice is predicting a win over the Carolina Panthers and is also putting some fire underneath his fellow defensive linemen. "Peek at the Week: Bucs' Rice Cooking up a Plan"... [Full Story]

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Flutie To Start

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 7, 2003

SAN DIEGO (Ticker) - At age 41, quarterback Doug Flutie rides again. San Diego Chargers coach Marty Schottenheimer made it official Friday, naming Flutie his starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. The move was not surprising since Flutie had received most of the first-team snaps in practice... [Full Story]

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CONFERENCE SHUFFLE CONTINUES

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 7, 2003

AP/CBS SportsLine: Charlotte and Saint Louis were invited to join the Atlantic 10 Conference on Thursday in an expansion that would boost the league to 14 teams. Charlotte and Saint Louis are currently in Conference USA, which already will lose Cincinnati, Louisville, South Florida, Marquette and DePaul to the Big... [Full Story]

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PADRES GET NEW UNIES

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 7, 2003

From AJC: The San Diego Padres will have new uniforms and a new logo when they move into their new downtown ballpark next spring. The Padres unveiled a tricolor scheme of navy, sand and sky blue on Thursday. The colors are supposed to represent the sea, the sky and beaches.... [Full Story]

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REDS OUTFIELDER KILLED

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 6, 2003 · Comments (1)

Sad news from NYT: Cincinnati Reds outfielder Dernell Stenson was found dead early Wednesday on a residential street after he was shot and apparently run over in a Phoenix suburb, police said. Chandler police said the death was being treated as a homicide. A man was being held by police... [Full Story]

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SHAKE UP THE BRAVES

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 6, 2003

Mark Bradley thinks the Braves need to make some drastic moves in the offseason: It's tempting to call this a big offseason for the Braves, tempting until we recall their last offseason. They let Tom Glavine and their prized middle relievers go. They kept Greg Maddux for twice what he... [Full Story]

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BRAVES WIN AWARDS

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 6, 2003

AJC reports For the 11th consecutive season, the Braves have the National League's Gold Glove pitcher. It just isn't Greg Maddux. Mike Hampton won the Rawlings fielding award Wednesday, ending Maddux's near-record streak in voting by managers and coaches. Maddux had been honored 13 consecutive seasons -- 10 with the... [Full Story]

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No Starter Named...Yet

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 6, 2003 · Comments (1)

Marty Schottenheimer, after saying he would name a starting quarterback for this weekends game against the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday, would not publicly name a starter in an effort to keep the Vikings guessing. Now if only Marty and his offensive coaches would come up with some new offensive plays... [Full Story]

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Coaching Change Needed?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 6, 2003 · Comments (3)

Ken Burger in today's Charleston Post & Courier writes that No doubt about it, the guy's gotta go. He obviously can't coach a lick. He's been on board five years and still hasn't produced a consistent winner. They only hired him for his name, anyway. Looks like it takes more... [Full Story]

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What is the purpose of the NCAA again?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 6, 2003 · Comments (1)

Michael Wilbon has a column in the Washington Post discussing (lamenting?) the new college conference structure. But he also raises a good point -- what exactly do Myles Brand and the NCAA do, besides suspend players for stupid rules violations and pick which teams get to play in the NCAA... [Full Story]

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Tonight Is The Night

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 5, 2003

We're cutting everything over to the new look. Hope you like it! Coming this weekend: Each post will have a team, conferecnce, or leage icon automatically placed that links to the particular archive page. Lots of minor tweaks will be made in the coming days...... [Full Story]

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Another Reason KC is Undefeated

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 5, 2003

Because Dick Vermeil is the best coach in the league. Okay, that's open to debate. Bill Bellicheck (sp?) may be better for gameday decisions. But Dick Vermeil is perhaps the best ever at analyzing what you need to do to be successful. And that analysis is paying dividends this year.... [Full Story]

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Bad Omens for #2 USC?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 5, 2003

Coach Pete Carrol is 8-0 in November, which is a good sign for the Trojans. But going into the 11/15 game at Arizona, Trojan fans should beware the following... USC is 0-1 after a bye this season USC is 0-2 playing on TNT (K-State and Wazzu)...something about the orange colored... [Full Story]

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Red Wings sign Thomas

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 5, 2003

The Red Wings signed 40-year-old free agent forward Steve Thomas to a one-year contract on Wednesday. Thomas was acquired by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks at last season's trading deadline from the Chicago Blackhawks.... [Full Story]

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Red Wings injury report

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 5, 2003

Zetterberg out for 4-6 weeks according to a Detroit Free Press article. The injury occured in Monday's game against Vancouver, when Bryan Allen delivered a two-handed slash to the back of Zetterberg's leg during the third period... [Full Story]

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College Football's hot seat list grows

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 5, 2003

Richard Cirminiello columnist for CollegeFootballNews.com rates the hot seats for the Division I College Football on FoxSports.com today Cirminiello has his ear to the ground too often, as many of the people he lists, such as Florida's Ron Zook, UNLV's John Robinson and Texas' Mack Brown, are only on the... [Full Story]

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