Wizbang Sports: February 2004 Archives

Releases and A Re-sign

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

Sorry I haven't been around. Not only did the Giants' 4-12 season leave a bad taste in my mouth that even now still requires industrial strength mouthwash, I managed to lock myself out of my account here. Kevin was a good guy and reset me. I want to say up... [Full Story]

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The End Of An Era?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 27, 2004

The ball the broke Cubs fans hearts was offered to the gods this evening. MSNBC has video of the destruction of the Bartman Ball. Somehow Dusty Baker managed to escape a similar fate...... [Full Story]

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Jamal Lewis Indicted on Drug Charges

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 25, 2004 · Comments (1)

From the AJC... [Full Story]

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USC's Williams "Bolts" to NFL

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 25, 2004

As I reported at Boifromtroy.com: According to ESPN, which quotes Coach Pete Carroll: "Mike made his decision that he wants to go to the NFL," USC coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday. "We're disappointed that we're losing him because he's had a terrific two years for us. ... But we're anxious... [Full Story]

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Navarre Wants to Walk in Brady's Footsteps

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 25, 2004

Michigan quarterback John Navarre would love to play for the Packers and wants his NFL career to mirror his Wolverine predecessor, Tom Brady. "Going into Pros, Navarre Tries to Emulate Mentor Brady's Confidence"... [Full Story]

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Portis for Bailey

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 24, 2004

Looks like the Denver Broncos want to work a trade with the Washington Redskins, swapping stud RB Clinton Portis for stud CB Champ Bailey and this years second round pick. You might think, hey, if they can find the cash to pay Bailey, why can�t they find it to pay... [Full Story]

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Giambi on the juice?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 24, 2004

New York Yankees First Baseman Jason Giambi's slimmed first appearance at Spring training raised more than a few eyebrows yesterday. Firing the first shots are Yankees beat writer Dan Graziano, who wonders about the apperance of Giambi the incredible shrinking man, while columnist Lawrence Rocca touts the newest MLB dieting... [Full Story]

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Local Boy Could Be a Packer

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 24, 2004

Wisconsin-native, John Navarre who was Michigan's starting QB wouldn't mind wearing the green and gold. He told the Chicago Tribune, "It would be an honor, what with all the Packers' tradition. In that way, it would be similar to playing at Michigan." "Chargers Want a QB Upgrade"... [Full Story]

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Williams to NFL?

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

Despite assurances to the otherwise on Saturday, both Los Angeles Newspapers hint today that the Men of Troy have more to worry about with Mike Williams' pending decision to stay at USC or go tot the NFL than previously suggested. The Daily News hints that agents have told Williams he... [Full Story]

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Short their best offensive player, the Capitals beat the Devils

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

For the first time since the 80's (except for that little holdout thing when he played with the IHL Detroit Vipers), Peter Bondra was not playing hockey in a Capitals uniform. He was in Ottawa, wearing number 10, for the Ottawa Senators, following a trade the previous night. The fans... [Full Story]

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Brunell To Redskins

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

WASHINGTON - The deal that will send Mark Brunell to the Washington Redskins is done � finally. Talks that began during Super Bowl week wrapped up late Thursday, when agent Leigh Steinberg and Redskins owner Dan Snyder agreed to a seven-year, $43 million contract with an $8.6 million signing bonus... [Full Story]

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Now you've got me siding with Steinbrenner

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

OK, actually I kind of like the Yankees and George Steinbrenner, and I really despise Boston fans in any sport. By far, they are the most obnoxious and pathetic sports fans in the world. Today, we have this fallout from the big A Rod deal: MLB - Henry and Steinbrenner... [Full Story]

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Who Did Better?

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

The Yankees traded for last year's MVP Alex Rodriguez to form the "Dynamic Duo" (to use Derek Jeter's words) in the Big Apple. Who's Batman and who's Robin? On Rodriguez vs. Soriano, David Pinto writes, I think A-Rod is just a better long term player than Soriano. To take a... [Full Story]

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A-Rod to Yanks

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 17, 2004 · Comments (1)

Not a fan of the Yanks (Go Cubbies!)... only man in pinstripes I really loved was Don "The Hitman" Mattingly because he was such a class act. This recent move is impressive. Steinbrenner just gets who he wants and BoSox fans must be hating him more now... Babe Ruth, Wade... [Full Story]

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Favre: Tough Guy

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

Men's Journal named Brett Favre the "Toughest Guy in America." "The 25 Toughest Guys in America"... [Full Story]

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Bulger Will Get Snaps in Offseason

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

SportingNews.com reports:QB Kurt Warner may be given a chance to earn back his starting job in St. Louis, but it's a safe bet that Marc Bulger will be the Rams' quarterback on opening day. Coach Mike Martz believes Bulger can make a precipitous jump from last year to this year,... [Full Story]

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Three-Way Action

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

The Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, and Atlanta Hawks completed a three-team trade. Milwaukee sends forward Tim Thomas to the Knicks and center Joel Przybilla and get Knicks' forward Keith Van Horn. New York sent center Michael Doleac to Atlanta for center Nazr Mohammed and a 2005 second round draft... [Full Story]

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Players Union and George Steinbrenner: Perfect Together

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 15, 2004 · Comments (6)

Once again the Players Union sells out baseball and most of its own member-players by preventing the Texas Rangers from trading baseball�s best player, Alex Rodriguez, to anyone � except the Yankees. The Players Union will quietly hail this as a success because -- just like getting Tom Glavine to... [Full Story]

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Sports, God & Religion

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 11, 2004

From ESPN.com's Page 2... Warner's recent comments probably came out of frustration and really don't have a strong base. For the most part, I see religious athletes, especially Christians (since they are the most outspoken and visible), have a positive effect on sports and are models of sportsmanship, and I... [Full Story]

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Rice Booted from Pro Bowl

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

Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila had a great Pro Bowl despite having to quickly fly to Hawaii to replace Simeon Rice. He had two sacks which helped lead the NFC to a 55-52 victory. "Bucs' Rice Apologizes to Fans for Missing Pro Bowl" "Packers Contribute to Pro Bowl Fireworks"... [Full Story]

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Rivalries and Rivalries That Matter

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

There are some cases where the traditional friction between two teams has a built in level of importance simply because the two inhabit the same division and every win or loss to each other affects the playoff possibilities of at least one of them. However, when one team in such... [Full Story]

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Lewis Retires A Champion

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

LONDON - Lennox Lewis retired Friday after a professional career of more than 14 years, the first active heavyweight champion to quit in nearly 50 years. The 38-year-old boxer said that after months of deliberation he decided to leave the ring rather than defend his WBC title in a rematch... [Full Story]

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Clarett Wins Suit

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

Interesting: Judge Says Clarett Can Be in NFL Draft (washingtonpost.com)A federal judge today ordered the National Football League to allow former Ohio State tailback Maurice Clarett to enter the draft in April. In a 70-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Shira A. Scheindlin said the league's draft eligibility rule, which prohibits... [Full Story]

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Ultimate Team

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

ESPN has put together their second Ultimate Standings. Last year, the Green Bay Packers held the top spot. This year, they fell to third with a couple of Texas NBA teams passing them.... [Full Story]

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NFL HALL OF FAME

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 4, 2004 · Comments (1)

The Dallas Morning News notes that several extremely important members of the Dallas Cowboys team that went to five Super Bowls in the 1970s continue to be denied admission and whether there is some sort of bias involved. But it winds up being an excellent piece on the HOF selection... [Full Story]

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Dolphins Fans Do the Dance of Joy

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

Bills fans should cry and Dolphins fans should be joyful that Dan Marino has backed out of the deal that would have seen him take up duties as VP of Football Operations. Because he would have flunked monstrously for a couple of the same reasons that he failed as an... [Full Story]

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Super Bowl Predictions

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 1, 2004 · Comments (4)

Only 3+ more hours of pregame to go, so now is a good time for predictions. Share your prediction and if you're correct you could win a BlogAd! If you predict the correct winning team and score you'll win a free 2 week BlogAd at SportsBlog. Deadline for entry is... [Full Story]

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