Wizbang Sports: March 2004 Archives

Woman Wins Dunk Contest

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 31, 2004

Future Tennessee Volunteer Candace Parker won the 2004 McDonald's High School All American Slam Dunk Contest beating a bunch of guys. Some may call this a "history-making victory" but after seeing it on ESPN I have to say it was more of the guys beating themselves rather than Parker beating... [Full Story]

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A Hornung Story

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 31, 2004 · Comments (4)

Years ago in the pre-Brett Favre doldrums of the 80s, Paul Hornung did the color commentary for the Packers' pre-season games. I heard the play-by-play announcer (I don't remember his name) tell how ill prepared he was. Before the first pre-season game, Hornung would step into the booth, plop a... [Full Story]

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Wednesday Thoughts

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 31, 2004

Wednesday Thoughts - Yesterday the Washington Redskins acquired wide receiver James Thrash in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, intent on using Thrash the only way he has ever been effective in the NFL� as a secondary target. When the Philadelphia Eagles signed James Thrash three years ago, he was... [Full Story]

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Irish Alum wants more Negroes

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 31, 2004

Throughout his career as head Coach of Georgetown University's basketball team, John Thompson went out of his way to bring underprivileged African American students to the Hilltop as part of the basketball program. He always left room for one white guy at the end of the bench...in fact his career... [Full Story]

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Don't Blame Brian Griese

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 30, 2004 · Comments (3)

I�m a big Brian Greise fan and I have been since I watched him embarrass Ryan Leaf in the Rose Bowl. So when I hear someone blaming Griese for Denver's failings during his stint as Denver�s starting QB, I take some pleasure in setting the record straight.... [Full Story]

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The Greatest

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

He might not have as many national championships as John Wooden and he has a ways to go before he catches Dean Smith in the wins column, but it doesn�t matter. Mike Krzyzewski could retire today and he would still be the greatest coach in the history of college basketball.... [Full Story]

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Is Sonny Vaccaro good for Basketball?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 30, 2004 · Comments (1)

Sonny Vaccaro, the founder of the Roundball Classic, can't imagine why high school senior All-Americans Shaun Livingston and Marvin Williams (set to attend Duke and UNC, respectively) would choose to college over the NBA. In a story reported in the Charlotte Observer last week, this is what Vaccaro had to... [Full Story]

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Elite Thoughts

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 29, 2004

Elite Thoughts After an NCAA Tournament where upsets reigned, the results of the regionals were pretty unsurprising. Duke, Connecticut and Oklahoma State were the best three teams in their respective regions and Georgia Tech was a solid team all season. For all the talk about parity in college basketball, four... [Full Story]

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More Offseason Talking Points

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 28, 2004

Here are a few more things that Denver fans are talking about. Did Denver waste money when it signed Garrison Hearst? I�ve said before that I didn�t see much value in ANY of this year�s crop of FA RBs. But Hearst was not a waste of money, regardless of my... [Full Story]

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Does Tommy Maddox Deserve a Raise?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 28, 2004

Here's what ESPN's Len Pasquarelli wrote Friday: "...Look for Steelers quarterback Tommy Maddox or his agent to start making noise again about the player's contract. Maddox was disappointed that Pittsburgh didn't upgrade his deal in 2003, but bit his tongue. That silence won't last much longer." Here's what Maddox is... [Full Story]

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School of Hawk

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 26, 2004

School of Hawk In the end, it wasn�t the brilliant play of Jameer Nelson that ended Wake Forest�s season. And it wasn�t a lackluster effort by super-freshman Chris Paul either. It wasn�t St. Joe�s 12 three-pointers or Jamaal Levy�s foul trouble. And it certainly had nothing to do with Billy... [Full Story]

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'Bama in Elite Eight

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 26, 2004

Alabama Puts Clamps On Champs Alabama kept its unexpected journey through the NCAA tournament alive Thursday, reaching the regional finals for the first time in school history. The Crimson Tide already had knocked off the Phoenix Region's No. 1 seed in Stanford. And Thursday it beat defending national champion Syracuse,... [Full Story]

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Hearst to Denver

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

The Denver Broncos have announced the signing of RB Garrison Hearst. Ok, so Hearst is beyond his prime and probably won't last a full season if he starts. The good news is that this signing means Corey Dillon most certainly WON'T become a Bronco.... [Full Story]

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Baseball, Baseball, Baseball

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

The baseball season is approaching rapidly, and I haven�t even had time to show how bad I am at predicting baseball. With any luck, I should be able to continue my Dimaggio-like streak of never getting the World Series winner right in the spring. So without further ado, my baseball... [Full Story]

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Sweet 16 Predictions

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

Sweet 16 Prediction The NCAA Tournament resumes tonight with four regional semifinals in East Rutherford and Phoenix. Here are my picks. #2 Connecticut vs. #6 Vanderbilt � West Region, 7:10 p.m. When the brackets came out last Sunday Vanderbilt immediately became one of the vogue picks to fall victim to... [Full Story]

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Williams vs. Evans

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

In CBS SportsLine.com's latest mock draft two items piqued my curiosity. First, they have the Packers taking USC's wide receiver Mike Williams at #25. They think he'll fall that far due to his lack of proven speed. Second, Wisconsin wide receiver Lee Evans isn't picked in the first round. With... [Full Story]

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Bills Quick Hits

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

There has been plenty of activity out at One Bills Drive of late, but nothing that is going to shape the fate of the Bills next year. Nevertheless, an update is in order. - The Bills opened mini-camp today, allowing rookie head coach Mike Mularkey to get his first up-close... [Full Story]

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Random Facts from Wake Forest's Sweet 16 Media Guide

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 24, 2004 · Comments (1)

Random Facts from Wake Forest's Sweet 16 Media Notes - The last time Wake Forest and St. Joseph's met was December 27, 1982. Wake won 88-65. At that time the British were at war in the Falkland Islands, Americans were introduced to Mr. T in Rocky III (and had their... [Full Story]

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How well can you Model the NCAA Tournament Winner?

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

I realize I'm not the first dope to use statistics to try and predict who will win the NCAA tournament. That said, I have taken the liberty of at least starting with the field of 16 to hopefully give myself a better chance of getting things right. For this exercise,... [Full Story]

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Buffalo Tourneyblog - Day Three

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

Day three of the tourney is about to begin, and I'll cover the games from Buffalo running-diary style. As for day two, well, we'll save that one for another time, since I didn't manage to see anything past 9:00. And so we go live to Buffalo, NY for the Saturday... [Full Story]

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Triblogging 2004

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

We're only two weeks away from the Opener, and I can't just sit and wait for all the pundits and prognosticators to weigh in on what they think of the 2004 Cleveland Indians. What fun would that be? I'll post their lame opinions when they come out. For now, here... [Full Story]

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Bama and UAB Basketball

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

Dateline Alabama "UA, UAB have more in common than you think" Two No. 1-seeded teams have been upset so far in this year's NCAA Tournament, and both of them were toppled by teams from the state of Alabama. Is it something in the water around the state, or is there... [Full Story]

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Philadelphia Freedom

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

Philadelphia Freedom Not that you would know it from reading this blog, but there have been other things going on in the sporting world over the past two weeks. I know, it surprised me too. - None of the involved parties should be pleased with how the Terrell Owens situation... [Full Story]

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Hawaii Men's Volleyball in Turmoil?

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

All is not well in the land of Rainbow Warrior Volleyball. I had been anxious about Hawaii's back-loaded schedule, but the problems don't stop there. While preparing to host BYU in a critical two match series, four Rainbow Warriors (three starters and one reserve) were suspended from the team by... [Full Story]

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Lynch, Johnson and Eliss to Denver

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 22, 2004

Lynch is an exciting pick up and came off the market faster than I expected he would. Denver may also have overpaid him just a little bit, but not by much. Who knows, it may even end up that he was a steal if his play and leadership help Denver... [Full Story]

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48 down, 15 to go

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 22, 2004

The dust has settled from the first 48 games of the NCAA Tournament and one thing is for certain: nothing that happened was all that surprising. Sure, you could have gotten a lot of money if you had bet that the state of Alabama would have the same amount of... [Full Story]

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Live from Phoenix

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 22, 2004

Maybe me coming down to Phoenix has jinxed the Spring Training Brewers. For whatever the reason, they can't score runs. Friday night, they couldn't get a run against San Diego. Saturday, Kerry Wood pitched seven great innings to help shut out the Brewers. Today, they failed to score again. Manager... [Full Story]

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Tarheels Already Looking to Next Year

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

The Longhorns defeated the Tarheels last night 78-75, and while that loss provided a bitter end to a season filled with ups and downs, what transpires over the next few months could shape the course of the Tarheel program over the next few years. In particular, guards Raymond Felton and... [Full Story]

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3 Million and Counting

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

Chavez Ravine each baseball season has recorded over 3 million customers. As the beer begins to chill, hotdogs begin to cook, and baseball fans and players anticipate the crack of the bat on opening day. How can the Dodgers manage to attract more than 3 million fans a season despite... [Full Story]

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Yeah, Baby! Nevada 91, Gonzaga 72

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

This game was beyond awesome! I am not technically a Wolfpack fan, being a transplant here in Reno from AZ Wildcat country (via California), but I have been supporting them in the tourney. The Wolfpack came out strong, quickly taking a big lead and making Gonzaga get themselves in foul... [Full Story]

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NCAA returns to South Carolina?

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

Phil Kornblut of the S.C. News Network (host of the syndicated SportsTalk radio show) has reported that an NCAA investigator returned to Columbia this week to look into academic matters in the football program. A former university academic advisor who now works for nearby Newberry College was interviewed according to... [Full Story]

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NCAA Tourney: Day 1 Recap

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

NCAA Tournament: Day One Recap Even though it was a day that saw the favorites win 14 of the 16 games (13 if you include Arizona as a favorite; which they were, despite their lower seed and darker jerseys), the first day of the 2004 NCAA Tournament was predictably unpredictable.... [Full Story]

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Buffalo TourneyBlog, Day One

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

How about a first try at blogging running-diary style? No better time to start than with the event that grabs America by the La-Z-Boy and doesn�t let go for three weeks. With the sub regional here in Buffalo, I decided to give it a whirl for my loyal readers, all... [Full Story]

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From the World of the Insane...

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

Terrell Owens is a great receiver -- no doubt about it -- but he is also misguided, has his priorities out of whack, and is generally considered an enigma. USAToday.com has a story detailing all the adjectives commonly used to describe TO -- and one that is rarely used: loyal.... [Full Story]

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Reuben Drougns Re-signed

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

The Denver Broncos report that FB Reuben Droughns has been re-signed.... [Full Story]

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NCAA Tournament Predictions

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

Today at high noon the Madness begins. It will continue throughout the month and end on April 5th when one of the 64 teams in the field cuts down the nets in San Antonio. Last year Syracuse marched through the NCAA Tournament on the back of freshman Carmelo Anthony, surprising... [Full Story]

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Panthers Eat Owls in NIT

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

Ed McCants ripped off six-straight points to start the second half, and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers never looked back beating the Rice Owls 91-63 in the first round of the NIT. UWM was led by Dylan Page's 22 points on 8-14 shooting and Ed McCants' 21 points including 4-7 from three... [Full Story]

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Evans as a Packer?

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

With the wide receiver pool very deep in this year's draft don't be surprised to see the Packers draft one to add to their young group. "Evans and Packers Might Make a Good Match in the Draft"... [Full Story]

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Esherick Gone, Georgetown Candidates

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

Georgetown head coach Craig Esherick was fired late Tuesday. Candidates to replace him include: John Thompson III, Johnny Dawkins and Mike Jarvis, among others.... [Full Story]

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Tournament Thoughts

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

- Tomorrow is definitely the greatest day of the sports year. And I really don�t think any other day can come close. I�m glad I�m still unemployed, because I don�t think it would be as easy to ditch work as it was to ditch classes at Wake Forest for four... [Full Story]

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Kerr on AI: "Ego isn't the answer"

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

Never been a fan of AI. Good opinion by Steve Kerr on Allen Iverson at Yahoo! Sports: Whenever Allen Iverson is criticized for his unprofessional actions, his backers immediately point to his competitiveness and fearless playing style almost as justification. I've been guilty of it. ("Sure Iverson missed practice, but... [Full Story]

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Kordell To Denver?

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

Rumor has Kordell Stewart visiting the Denver Broncos to interview for the job of backup QB.... [Full Story]

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Bills Draft Review: 2001

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 16, 2004 · Comments (1)

As the NFL draft approaches, I�ve been listening to the local sports buzz and the criticism of Tom Donahoe as the Bills GM, especially in regard to his draft record. So let�s start at the beginning�the Bills hire Tom Donohoe after GM John Butler stabs owner Ralph Wilson in the... [Full Story]

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Bracket Tips

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

Advice on how to fill out your NCAA brackets is kind of like getting tips on how to win in the stock market. Everybody thinks they know what they�re talking about, but nobody really does. Everybody�s an expert. In reality, to be successful in your pool, you need to combine... [Full Story]

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T.O. is an Eagle

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 16, 2004 · Comments (2)

Wide receiver Terrell Owens got his wish and became a Philadephia Eagle. Before an arbitrator issued his ruling the Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and Baltimore Ravens agreed on a swapping of players and draft picks to settle the dispute. Now, the Eagles have a superstar at that position. It wouldn't... [Full Story]

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Bills Sign Troy Vincent

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

He may be no Antoine Winfield, but the Buffalo Bills have added Troy Vincent to their roster. Vincent comes at a most reasonable price, signing a six-year deal worth $20 million dollars. Most importantly, his signing bonus is rumored to be in the $3.5 million range, making him very cap... [Full Story]

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Pittsburgh Media Long on Criticism, Short on Brains

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 16, 2004 · Comments (1)

I know it's the media's job to question why the home town team does what it does (both on the field and off), but when did using common sense and good judgement no longer become a requirement when writing an article? There's another half-baked story in today's Pittsburgh paper (this... [Full Story]

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Tuesday is Judgment Day for Terrell Owens

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

Yahoo! Sports reports:Terrell Owens will learn Tuesday whether he is headed for the Baltimore Ravens next season or will become a free agent. Stephen Burbank, the arbitrator for disputes between the NFL and its players' union, heard two hours of arguments from lawyers Monday concerning the star wide receiver. Owens,... [Full Story]

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Chargers Trade Boston

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 15, 2004 · Comments (2)

The Chargers have traded David Boston to Miami for a 6th round pick in 2005 and a player to be named later pending Boston passing a physical. The Chargers have now got rid of their only legitimate, but troublesome receiver. Rodney Harrison the best defensive player 2 years ago was... [Full Story]

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ACC Season in Review

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

http://chazsports.blogspot.com All-ACC Team PG � Raymond Felton, North Carolina SG � Justin Gray, Wake Forest F � Rashad McCants, North Carolina F � Julius Hodge, North Carolina State C � Sean May, North Carolina All-ACC 2nd Team PG � Chris Paul, Wake Forest SG � Tim Pickett, Florida State F... [Full Story]

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NCAA Tournament Preview

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

There is nothing better in sports than getting the first look at the NCAA Tournament Bracket. The excitement, the possibilities and the knowledge that Dick Vitale won�t be calling any of the games� it�s downright exhilarating. Maybe baseball�s Opening Day compares, but in April you know you�re not going to... [Full Story]

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Panthers and Golden Eagles in Same NIT Bracket

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

Since last week when both UW-Milwaukee and Marquette lost their way into the NIT local college hoops fans have been clamoring for a Panthers-Golden Eagles showdown. That won't happen in the first round [Here's NIT director, Jack Powers' explanation (audio).], but if Marquette wins its game tonight and if UW-M... [Full Story]

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Pool Now Open

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

I've started up a SportsBlog tournament pool. All SB posters and readers are free to join. Show everyone your college basketball knowledge, or show everyone that your unique picking method (team colors, mascots, how cute the players are, etc.) trumps serious analysis. Here are the all important details: Group ID#... [Full Story]

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From Steel City to Brew City

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

What stands out most about the games to be played in Milwaukee is the Wisconsin Badgers have the possibility of playing, in essence, two home games. Milwaukee is only 90 miles from Madison, and the Badgers play Marquette in the Bradley Center every other year. There are lots of complaints... [Full Story]

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That Other Tournament

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

The NIT brackets were released. Marquette and Toledo start it off tomorrow night in Milwaukee.... [Full Story]

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Pack Needs Lynch Pin

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 14, 2004 · Comments (1)

Dave Lubach has written the shortest sports column I can remember. I've read captions longer than this. He's right though. The Packers should sign safety John Lynch if the price is right. "Packers Need to Sign Lynch"... [Full Story]

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Buffalo Bracket

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 14, 2004

OK folks, I'm on dial-up tonight so no links, and most importantly no facts (takes too long to look up) to interfere with my opinions. They rolled the games out for the Buffalo bracket about an hour ago. My thoughts: #1 St. Joseph's v. #16 Liberty St. Joseph's is an... [Full Story]

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Brock Lesnar to the NFL?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 14, 2004 · Comments (155)

Mike Mooneyham's column in today's Charleston Post & Courier indicates that Brock Lesnar will quit the WWE after Wrestlemania tonight and is looking at a career in the NFL. From the column: The announcement left some in the company stunned, although few were said to have been sympathetic toward Lesnar's... [Full Story]

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Mark Madden's way off...again

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 13, 2004 · Comments (1)

Mark Madden is way off when he describes in his weekly Post-Gazette article that the Steelers have had a pathetic offseason so far. He seems to think that because Josh Miller was cut, he was implicitly responsible in the eyes of Steeler management for a 6-10 season. Additionally, he still... [Full Story]

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Early Offseason Talking Points

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 11, 2004 · Comments (2)

GOOD MOVES Washington telling Bruce Smith to take a hike. Smith doesn�t belong in the NFL, never mind starting in the NFL. He's washed up and should have hung up his cleats a couple years ago.... [Full Story]

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Last Undefeated Team Gone

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 11, 2004 · Comments (1)

St. Joseph's, the last remaining undefeated team lost to Xavier today 87-67 in quarterfinals of the Atlantic-10 tournament. At one point the Hawks were down by 37 points. Xavier shot 71% while St. Joe's shot only 35%. Even with this loss expect the Hawks to get a #1 seed. Also... [Full Story]

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Packers QB Choices

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

Some of the Packers' options include signing free agent Billy Volek, but he's seeking starting QB money (which explains why he hasn't been signed by anyone yet). Then there's the draft. North Carolina State's Phillip Rivers and Tulane's J.P. Losman are the two names floating around. We'll have to see... [Full Story]

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Lawrence Phillips Back in the News

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

A Canadian arrest warrant has been issued for one-time Ram, Dolphin, and 49er Lawrence Phillips. His mother said he tried entering Canada twice to answer sexual assault charges but was turned back by border guards. A Canadian government official retorted, "You have to plan. You can't just hop on a... [Full Story]

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McCain Wants to Regulate Baseball

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

Dealing with a a war, a multi-trillion dollar budget, and a host of other issues mustn't be enough for Sen. John McCain (R-AZ). He thinks Major League Baseball's steroid problems are a federal issue. At at committee hearing, McCain told players union chief Donald Fehr: Your failure to commit to... [Full Story]

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Sucker Punch Breaks Moore's Neck

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 10, 2004 · Comments (16)

Should Todd Bertuzzi be charged criminally?VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Steve Moore of the Colorado Avalanche will miss the rest of the season with a broken neck, the result of a sucker punch from Todd Bertuzzi. Moore also sustained a concussion and deep cuts on his face, and he'll remain... [Full Story]

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Boston Trade Rumour

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

Today's SD-UT article has rumours that David Boston might be traded...and possibly to Miami for a third round pick. ESPN is also reporting the Chargers are granting Boston permission to seek a trade, so it appears as if the Chargers have every intention of trading him. Boston has yet to... [Full Story]

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Bye-Bye Bertuzzi

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

Things were out of hand in Vancouver last night. Vancouver forward Todd Bertuzzi sucker punched Colorado's Dave Moore from behind in retaliation for Moore's hit on Canucks captain Marcus Naslund three weeks ago, and then drove him face first into the ice. Moore lay unconscious in a pool of blood... [Full Story]

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Updated Bills Rumors

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

A quick update on who the Bills have been talking to (or not talking to). Free agents lost - Antoine Winfield, CB (Min); Danion Sidney, CB (Det). The fact Winfield is gone is not a surprise, but the value of his contract (six years, $36 million, $10.8 million bonus) is.... [Full Story]

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McCants named to first team All-ACC

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

Not surprisingly, Rashad McCants was named to first team All-ACC today, along with Julius Hodge, Tim Pickett, Justin Gray and Chris Duhon. Sean May was named to the second team (along with J.J. Redick, B.J. Elder, Marcus Melvin, and Shelden Williams) and Ray Felton was named to the third team... [Full Story]

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March Madness Grips Western New York

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

The NCAA Division I tournament is rapidly approaching, and as of today Buffalo and the Western New York region have many interests in it. First, the Hong Kong Shanghei Bank Corporation Arena, located right here in Buffalo, NY, is hosting a sub-regional this year. And true to form, yours truly... [Full Story]

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Ted Williams Son Dies

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

Ted Williams' son John Henry Williams, who was responsible for cryogenically freezing the Hall of Famers body, passed away today.FORT MYERS, Fla. (CNN-SI) - John Henry Williams, the son of late Hall of Famer Ted Williams who was at the center of a controversy over his father's remains, died Sunday.... [Full Story]

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Stanford Loses

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

The Cardinals are undefeated no more, losing to Washington 75-62. The former no. 1 team in the nation might even lose a top seed in the NCAA tournament if they get knocked off early in the Pac-10 tournament. St. Joseph's becomes the last undefeated team in Men's Division I basketball.... [Full Story]

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Yeah, this was a Really Good Idea

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 6, 2004 · Comments (2)

Terrell Owens has already worn out his welcome in Baltimore, without ever being in town. Apparently TO wanted to be an Eagle, but the 49ers pulled a fast one on him and his agent and now he's a Raven. Anyway, he ain't happy: "I'm a Raven for now, but not... [Full Story]

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Esherick's Job Apparently Secure

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

Georgetown Coach Craig Esherick's job appears to be safe now despite the Hoyas losing 7 straight (the longest losing streak since before John Thompson was coach.) The Hoyas have lost their last 22 games against opponents with an RPI in the Top 50. Esherick has taken the team to the... [Full Story]

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Volek in Packers' Sights

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

The talk of Green Bay getting Drew Henson has really quieted. Now, Favre's heir might be Titans' back-up QB Billy Volek. He's big and tough like Favre, but can the Packers fit him under the salary cap? "Packers Eye Volek as QB"... [Full Story]

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Gilbert Brown Gone

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 5, 2004 · Comments (3)

After 11 seasons in Green Bay, defensive tackle Gilbert Brown is no longer a Packer. His age, his history of injuries, and the signing of Grady Jackson last season dug the "Gravedigger's" grave. "Brown Wanted to Stay in Green Bay"... [Full Story]

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Terrell Owens Impact may be Overstated

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

The Baltimore Ravens landed one of the best wide receivers in the NFL yesterday when they traded their 2nd round draft pick to San Francisco for the services of Terrell Owens. On the surface this looks to change the dynamic in the AFC North that now proclaims the Ravens as... [Full Story]

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Is Moss to Miami Another Walker Deal?

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

Rumors have it that Miami is seeking a trade of wide receiver Chris Chambers, defensive end Adewale Ogunleye, cornerback Sam Madison plus anywhere from a 3rd round pick to a 1st, to two 1st rounders. So let�s think about this for a minute or so.... [Full Story]

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Salary Cap Answers

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

I just can't stand when so-called journalists whose sole job is to cover and understand sports plead ignorance when it comes to the salary cap because it's "too hard", or it makes their "brain hurt". I'll do you a solid. Al Lackner, from askthecommish.com, has put together an easy to... [Full Story]

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T. Owens to Baltimore

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 4, 2004

ESPN is reporting (no link yet) that Terrell Owens has been traded to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a second round draft pick, number 51 overall, in this years draft. Update: I got ya' link right here!... [Full Story]

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Them Bulldogs is Smart!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 4, 2004

The Smokinggun.com has the rigorous test that many University of Georgia basketball players had to take in order to pass a class called "Coaching Principles and Strategies in College Basketball". Surprisingly, the class was taught by Jim Harrick Jr., son of the former UGA basketball coach Jim Harrick Sr. With... [Full Story]

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Bills Sign Guard in Free Agency

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 4, 2004

The Buffalo Bills acted quickly to add offensive line depth, signing guard Chris Villarrial from the Chicage Bears. The bills were in need of solid guards after releasing eight time Pro Bowler Ruben Brown this week. The Bills did re-sign G Marques Sullivan earlier this week, and I would look... [Full Story]

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Spring ball begins for National Champs

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 4, 2004

Spring football starts Saturday, March 6, 2004 and the USC Media Guide is now out giving a preview of what's to come as the Trojans seek to pick up the AP and Grantland Rice National Championship trophies yet again. QB Matt Leinart is being touted as a "2004 Heisman Trophy... [Full Story]

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Bowden Defends Barnett

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 4, 2004

From Running at the Mouth: Yesterday, Florida State University football coach Bobby Bowden stood up for Gary Barnett concerning his comments about former University of Colorado kicker Katie Hnida Barnett was placed on administrative leave after he called Hnida an "awful" player who "couldn't kick the ball through the uprights."... [Full Story]

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Feeley to Moss?

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

That just might be the case next season. Miami already acquired Philadephia quarterback Jay Feeley for a second round draft pick. But the big rumor is a trade between the Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings that would send Randy Moss to Miami in exchange for wide out Chris Chambers, defensive end... [Full Story]

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