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January 31, 2004

The Rose Colored Scandal

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 31, 2004 · Comments (1)

Posted in every clubhouse of every team Pete Rose played on in his record-setting career was a simple and easily understood prohibition, the violation of which everyone in baseball, from the lowliest bat boy to the team owner, knows leads to a lifetime ban: Thou shalt not bet on baseball.... [Full Story]

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January 30, 2004

Don't Miss the IU-MSU Game on Saturday!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 30, 2004

The IU-MSU game on ESPN on Saturday promises to be a whole lot of fun. When else will you get to see Dick Vitale wearing horn-rimmed glasses and a major college coach wearing a huge afro?There will be vintage uniforms, old TV graphics and 1979 concession prices. Commentators Dan Shulman,... [Full Story]

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January 29, 2004

Myth of the Importance of the Soft-handed RB

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 29, 2004 · Comments (1)

Someone far less wise and far less learned in the ways of the NFL than myself recently told me that having a soft-handed RB, someone like Marshall Faulk used to be, wasn’t just a “nice to have”, but a “must have”. Has anyone but me noticed that they aren’t called... [Full Story]

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January 28, 2004

Not That There's Anything Wrong With That

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 28, 2004 · Comments (3)

Indians pitcher asks for forgiveness for role in gay porno video. There are some headlines that just demand you read the story.... [Full Story]

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January 26, 2004

Raiders Hire Turner

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 26, 2004 · Comments (1)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Oakland Raiders named Norv Turner as their head coach Monday. The former Washington Redskins coach spent the last two seasons as assistant head coach/offensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins under Dave Wannstedt. The 51-year-old Turner replaces Bill Callahan, who was fired following a 4-12 campaign... [Full Story]

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January 23, 2004

Jagr to NY Rangers

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 23, 2004

The Washington Capitals have traded Jaromir Jagr to the New York Rangers for former Capital Anson Carter, according to the Washington POST.... [Full Story]

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Jesse Palmer to Star in The Bachelor

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 23, 2004 · Comments (10)

Jesse Palmer is expected to star in the next season of The Bachelor on ABC. Filming starts in April.... [Full Story]

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Namath In Rehab

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 23, 2004

Anyone who saw the ESPN interview should not be surprised by this: BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) - Joe Namath is undergoing counseling for alcohol abuse a month after a television interview in which he slurred his words and twice told a sideline reporter he wanted to kiss her. "Well, I've enrolled,... [Full Story]

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January 21, 2004

Payton Spurns Raiders, To Stay With 'Boys

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 21, 2004

Dallas Cowboys Official Website: Payton Decides To Stay Payton had all but accepted the Oakland Raiders head coaching job on Tuesday, but the 40-year-old assistant reversed his field on Wednesday, deciding to remain with the Cowboys for at least a second season, and likely more since he received a contract... [Full Story]

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Raiders Hire Payton

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 21, 2004

DALLAS, United States (AFP) - The Oakland Raiders are poised to make Dallas Cowboys assistant coach Sean Payton their next head coach, it was reported. According to the Dallas Morning News, Payton is expected to sign a four-year, 1.3 million dollar contract. He spent much of Sunday and Monday interviewing... [Full Story]

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January 20, 2004

Time to Go

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 20, 2004 · Comments (6)

Here's my list of a few players and coaches who need to say good-bye to football . . . or have football say good-bye to them. Marshall Faulk: He was never an especially good RB. This fact was covered over and overlooked because of his soft hands. But he can’t... [Full Story]

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Insurance Rules Changing for Baseball

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 20, 2004

The insurance industry suffered massive losses on both September 11, 2001 and in the prolonged economic downturn that followed. The result has been a change in how the industry operates, and that includes the insuring of baseball contracts. From the Madden article: "(Insurance) companies will no longer insure player contracts... [Full Story]

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Dodger Sale Still in Doubt

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 20, 2004

While patrolling the internet for news on the pending purchase of the Dodgers by real estate “mogul” Frank McCourt, I ran across a great blog called Dodger Thoughts by Jon Weisman. Like me, John is hoping the pending McCourt deal falls through. It appears that, finally, McCourt is being exposed... [Full Story]

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January 19, 2004

THOUGHTS ON THOSE PATS

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 19, 2004

"Tom Brady's the greatest winning quarterback in the league right now. What good are stats when you're sitting at home?'' - Ty Law... [Full Story]

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Phillips Named Defensive Coordinator

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 19, 2004

Funny how a change of sidelines can bring about a change of attitude. During his two seasons as head coach of the Denver Broncos in the early 1990s, Wade Phillips used to complain about the cannon going off in Qualcomm Stadium each time the Chargers scored. The loud boom often... [Full Story]

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January 18, 2004

Patriots vs. Panthers in Super Bowl 38

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 18, 2004

Two smothering defenses have lead their respective teams to the Super Bowl. New England help the Triplets in check all day in the AFC Championship game.FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) - Peyton Manning angrily slapped his thighs and helmet, looking down field in disbelief as another pass was intercepted. How could this... [Full Story]

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Third Try Isn't Charm for Eagles

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 18, 2004

The Carolina Panthers played a physical defensive game, didn't make mistakes, and intimidated the Eagles. The play that best illustrates the Panthers' success was DeShaun Foster's touchdown run in the third quarter. The Eagles had three chances to tackle him, but Foster refused to go down. He barrelled his way... [Full Story]

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January 17, 2004

Clarett Wants to Return to OSU

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 17, 2004 · Comments (2)

Maurice Clarett will be allowed to workout with the Buckeyes in conditioning that starts next month while Ohio State awaits word on his reinstatement. His lawyer has said that he wants to play for Ohio State next year even if he wins his lawsuit with the NFL, since the league... [Full Story]

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For Sale Sign in Milwaukee

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 17, 2004

The Milwaukee Brewers' owners group, including baseball commissioner Bud Selig, announced that they are selling the team. "Brewers Put Team Up for Sale" Bug Selig also released a statement.... [Full Story]

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January 16, 2004

The Female Tiger Woods

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 16, 2004

By one stroke, Michele Wie missed making the cut in this weekend's Sony Open in Hawaii. Her 2-under par 68 got her to even overall, but the cut was -1. Wie has two strikes against her. First, she's a female playing against the men. Second, she's only 14. What her... [Full Story]

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January 15, 2004

Browns Thinking Winslow Jr.?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 15, 2004

When Kellen Winslow Jr. announced a couple weeks ago that he was entering the NFL Draft, ESPN's Mel Kiper said Winslow immediately jumped into the top ten players available. (He's currently at No. 6 in Mel's listing). The Browns haven't had a superior tight end since Ozzie Newsome, and they... [Full Story]

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Bears Hire Lovie Smith

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 15, 2004 · Comments (1)

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- The team that brought the NFL the Monsters of the Midway has a new coach. A guy named Lovie. Desperate for someone to pull the once-proud franchise out of the dumps, the Chicago Bears named Lovie Smith their new head coach Wednesday and gave him... [Full Story]

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January 13, 2004

Bills to Name Mularkey Head Coach

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 13, 2004

Mike Mularkey is now the former offensive coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers. ESPN is reporting that Mularkey will be named head coach of the Buffalo Bills tomorrow. Now that that is out of the way, some more interesting moves will be forthcoming. Will Defensive Coordinator Jerry Gray be retained, or... [Full Story]

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January 12, 2004

Coaching Situation Becoming Clearer

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 12, 2004

The Buffalo Bills are one of three teams still looking for a new head man, and their search appears to be in a holding pattern. After interviewing at least eight candidates, the field appears to have narrowed to three choices: Dick Jauron, Charlie Weiss, and Steelers OC Mike Mularkey. You... [Full Story]

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Minter hired at South Carolina

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 12, 2004

Former Cincinnati Heach Coach Rick Minter was hired Monday as South Carolina's defensive coordinator. Minter also served as an assistant to Lou Holtz at Notre Dame. The postseason coaching shuffle in Columbia, among other topics, was discussed in a column by Ron Morris in The State on Sunday.... [Full Story]

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Marino Hired As a Senior VP for Dolphins

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 12, 2004

Yahoo! News/AP Dan Marino returned to the Miami Dolphins (news) as senior vice president of football operations Monday, a surprising move that gives the team a popular if inexperienced boss. Marino was a record-setting quarterback and the last to lead the Dolphins to a Super Bowl. But there had been... [Full Story]

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Clemens To Be An Astro

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 12, 2004

Roger Clemens is pushing back his retirement, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Houston Astros, a baseball source told The Associated Press on Monday. The six-time Cy Young Award winner had said for more than a year that he planned to quit after pitching last season for the New... [Full Story]

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January 11, 2004

Colts Advance to AFC Championship

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 11, 2004 · Comments (4)

The Colts dispatched the Kansas City Chiefs on the road to advance to the AFC title game and a chance to play in the Super Bowl. Again, the offense carried the load, with strong performances from Manning, Harrison and James.The Colts haven't played in the AFC title game since the... [Full Story]

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January 9, 2004

De La Hoya/Mosley Fight Fixed?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 9, 2004 · Comments (2)

The FBI and New York police are getting ready to blow the lid off of boxing corruption. Corruption and mob influence in boxing? Who would believe that? SportsBlog did a quick look around the blogosphere after the fight, and the general consensus was that De La Hoya was robbed. Maybe... [Full Story]

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Callahan To Take Nebraska Job

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 9, 2004

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Former Raiders coach Bill Callahan will reportedly be hired as Nebraska's new head football coach Friday, ending a long search to fill the vacancy at one of college football's premier programs. ESPN and the Omaha World-Herald reported that Callahan accepted the job after meeting Thursday with... [Full Story]

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January 8, 2004

Falcons to Hire Mora, Jr.

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 8, 2004 · Comments (1)

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to announce Friday that Jim Mora, Jr., has been hired as their new head coach.... [Full Story]

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Green To Coach Arizona

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 8, 2004

TEMPE, Ariz. - Dennis Green is hoping his no-nonsense approach to coaching turns around the Arizona Cardinals' history of almost no success. The former Minnesota Vikings coach agreed to a four-year contract Wednesday night after an extended bargaining session via faxes and telephone calls between San Diego and team headquarters... [Full Story]

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January 7, 2004

Cutcliffe, Tedford Also on Nebraska List

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 7, 2004 · Comments (2)

Ole Miss Athletic Director Pete Boone has not heard anything from Nebraska officials wanting to interview David Cutcliffe. Cutcliffe and Boone had been discussing a contract extension before Christmas. Cutcliffe and Jeff Tedford of California (along with Bill Callahan) are said to be the leading candidates (for now) for the... [Full Story]

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Callahan Talking to Nebraska

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 7, 2004 · Comments (1)

Former Oakland Raiders coach Bill Callahan is the latest coach to talk to Nebraska about their vacant head coaching position.... [Full Story]

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Brees On The Block?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 7, 2004

According to some reports the Chargers have been contacted by 2 teams about the potential for a trade for Drew Brees. The Chargers hold the first overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and a tough decision to make. Do they stick with Brees as the future QB for the... [Full Story]

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GIBBS RETURN CONFIRMED

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 7, 2004

WaPo has a news alert on its front page: Gibbs Expected to Return to Redskins A contract has not been signed. Announcement on deal is likely today. Details to come." a title="The Next Joe Gibbs Could Be Joe Gibbs (washingtonpost.com)" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A60844-2004Jan7.html">Michael Wilbon has more.... [Full Story]

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January 6, 2004

Gibbs Under Consideration for Redskins

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 6, 2004

Joe Gibbs is under "serious consideration" for the vacant head coaching position for the Washington Redskins.... [Full Story]

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Clemson Juniors to Enter Draft

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 6, 2004

Clemson junior defensive tackle Donnell Washington and junior wide receiver Derrick Hamilton are reportedly entering the NFL draft.... [Full Story]

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Coughlin Agrees to Coach New York Giants

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 6, 2004

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Tom Coughlin said he has reached an agreement Tuesday to become the New York Giants' coach, but the team said it was "not a done deal." A four-year contract worth more than $11 million was being reviewed by Coughlin's lawyers. "I look forward to working with... [Full Story]

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Another Coach Turns Down Nebraska

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 6, 2004

Mike Zimmer, defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys, has turned down an offer from Nebraska reportedly in the $1.5 million range. Factors involved in Zimmer's decision were reportedly the "viability" of the Nebraska program and the location.... [Full Story]

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January 5, 2004

Pete Rose's "Confession"

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 5, 2004 · Comments (2)

Well, Charlie Hustle is getting a jump on the race for my 2004 Sports Boneheads list! Pete Rose "comes clean". Why would we doubt his sincerity when all he has to gain are book sales, reinstatement to baseball, and the Hall of Fame? Along with his admission that it's "time... [Full Story]

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Not Too Much Gloating - Colts Win!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 5, 2004

I won't even talk about the comments from our friendly Broncos fan when I was out of town and did not have a take on the Colts loss to the Broncos two weeks ago. Congratulations to Peyton Manning and the Colts as they advanced in the most convincing fashion and... [Full Story]

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Mastermind?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 5, 2004

I really didn't look at the actual player's numbers....are we absolutely sure Shanahan didn't decide to rest his starters for a second straight game...?... [Full Story]

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National Champions!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 5, 2004 · Comments (2)

LA's ABC affiliate is reporting that 42 of 56 AP voters having cast ballots at 9:45 PST have voted USC #1, giving the Trojans the National Championship just minutes after the BCS "championship trophy" was awarded to LSU. Oklahoma demonstrated tonight the fallacy of allowing computers to determine championships. It... [Full Story]

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Packers Win!!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 5, 2004

What a game! What a game! Both Seattle and Green Bay did a good job stopping each other's running game. Packers running back Ahman Green ran for only 66 yards and two short touchdowns while Seattle's Shawn Alexander ran for a mere 45 yards and three short touchdowns. Even with... [Full Story]

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January 3, 2004

Defensive Coordinator Lindsey Fired

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 3, 2004

Although the announcement that Schottenheimer was to return did little to improve the outlook for most Charger fans, some good news is coming out of San Diego. Defensive Coordinator Dale Lindsey was fired today. Lindsey spent 2 seasons with the Chargers and turned what was once a somewhat respected defense... [Full Story]

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Fiesta Bowl - Buckeye Wrapup

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 3, 2004

The Ohio State Buckeyes will finish the 2003 season ranked no worse than No. 5 in the nation, and I can't for the life of me figure out how that happened. They held on to beat Kansas State last night in the Fiesta Bowl by a score of 35-28, and... [Full Story]

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Titans Top Ravens

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 3, 2004

The Titans' defense kept Baltimore's Jamal Lewis to only 35 yards. Steve McNair marched his team down the field and gave Gary Anderson a chance to win the game. McNair limped through much of the second half, and his condition for next week's game against either Kansas City or New... [Full Story]

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Rose Admits He Bet on Baseball

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 3, 2004

That's the big revelation in Pete Rose's new autobiography coming out next week. Whether this helps Rose get reinstated into baseball and awarded a place in the Hall of Fame remains to be seen. David Pinto at Baseball Musings links to a Phil Sheridan op-ed saying this doesn't change anything.... [Full Story]

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King Poole of Green Bay

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 3, 2004 · Comments (2)

Arizona wide receiver Nathan Poole is getting the royal treatment in Green Bay. The mayor gave him the key to the city, he's going to a UWGB basketball game tonight, then tomorrow he'll be sitting with the mayor on the 50-yard line. I know of no other time something like... [Full Story]

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Belichick Coach of the Year

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 3, 2004 · Comments (1)

ESPN/AP reports, Bill Belichick owns a Super Bowl title and Saturday, after his best coaching job, he won The Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year. In a year of masterful coaching throughout the league, Belichick led the New England Patriots to the NFL's best record, 14-2. The Patriots,... [Full Story]

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January 2, 2004

Bills Free Agents

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 2, 2004

The Buffalo Bills list of unrestricted free agents this year is smaller than the list of rumored potential coaches. The only free agent of significance is CB Antoine Winfield, and I expect him to be gone without much effort put forth on the Bills part. In a recent radio interview,... [Full Story]

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