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September 2004 Archives
September 30, 2004
September 29, 2004
Final Exam
ESPN has started up their in SportsCenter athlete test "Final Exam" again and nothing could be more frustrating. The problem is, as a person with competitiveness in his blood, I can't take the crappy ass banter Linda Cohn engages the contestant in while the clock in still running. Just shut... [Full Story]
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Heads or Tails
Well, Bill Simmons has done it again. Just as I was trying to come up with the words to sum up my feelings about the 2004 Cubs season, The Sports Guy posted a column today about the Red Sox, where he hit almost every point I eventually would have made,... [Full Story]
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Baseball Returns To DC
It's official: Commissioner Bud Selig has made the Expos move to D.C. official in a call to Mayor Anthony Williams. A press conference is scheduled for 5 p.m. [video link] Baseball returns to D.C Now the question is what to name the team?... [Full Story]
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Winslow Out for Season
Rookie Tight End Kellen Winslow, Jr. needs a second operation on his injured right leg and will miss the remainder of the season. Winslow will miss out on a $5.3 million one-time bonus he would have received if he had participated in 35% of the Browns' plays this season.... [Full Story]
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September 27, 2004
Jose it Ain’t So
To me, the Angles benching Jose Guillen for the rest of the season and playoffs, is like telling your doctor you think they’re a hack while they’re delivering your baby. You need them now, and there’s a good chance you’ll need them later. The Angles are a team that simply... [Full Story]
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Favre's Bum Shoulder
Yesterday, Packers fans were worried after Dwight Freeney's knee hit the back of Brett Favre's leg. That's not much of a problem. Now, we find out that he's been dealing with a bad left shoulder for two years. "But I feel like Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon. It's just kind... [Full Story]
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September 26, 2004
7 Hits to Go
The only reason anyone cares about the Seattle Marniners in September is to see if Ichiro can break the single-season hits record. He needs only seven more to tie George Sisler's of 257. "Ichiro Inches Closer to Major League Hits Mark with Single"... [Full Story]
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Same Charger Team Equals Same Results
My early season prediction of the Chargers not winning a game may not be 100% accurate, but I think I may only be 1 game off. The Chargers go into Denver and never really were in this game...and to the casual viewer of Charger games, one may have thought the... [Full Story]
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Williams: The One to Beat
Pencil in Detroit's Roy Williams as offensive rookie of the year. Sure, it's only Week 3, but Williams is playing like a seasoned veteran. With Charles Rogers out for the season with a broken collarbone, Williams is Joey Harrington's prime target and deserves double teams. However, it hasn't stopped Wiliams... [Full Story]
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Legendary Shootout
Defense? What defense? That was the question in Indianapolis today. Brett Favre and Payton "Favre, Jr." Manning combined for nine touchdown passes and oodles of offense. The Colts owned the first half tearing apart the Packers depleted secondary. Favre and the gang kept pace. In the second half, the Packers... [Full Story]
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Human Battering Ram
Due to injuries, Wisconsin lost three of their tailbacks. What did they do? They gave it to their fullback, and boy did they give it. In 2003, 270-pound Matt Bernstein carried the ball 29 times for 120 yards. Against Penn State, he rushed 29 times for 132 yards most of... [Full Story]
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September 25, 2004
NBA Notes from a Guy Who Really Wants the Season to Start
OK so I admit it. I really can’t wait for the NBA season. Yes, Ok, yes you’ve got me; I sit at home and repeatedly check the NBA wires on the Internet. The only problem is, because it’s not even October, I have found that most of the waiver news... [Full Story]
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In-Carter-Cerated in Toronto
Alright. The gloves are off and the last shreds of journalistic professionalism are packing up their things. For the purposes of this article, I am officially no longer a sportswriter, but rather, nothing more than one angry, angry basketball fan. Oh Vince. Vince, Vince, Vince. What exactly is your... [Full Story]
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September 24, 2004
Sanders comeback
I couldn't agree more with Bill Simmons take on the Deion Sanders comeback. "By the way, I think I speak for everyone here: We don't care about Deion's comeback. Really, we don't. We don't care. We just don't. We really don't care. Please leave us alone. We don't care. We... [Full Story]
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Expos Moving
Based on what wasn't said after yesterday's baseball meeting in Milwaukee, the Washington Post's Tom Boswell thinks the Expos are coming to Washington, D.C. "With MLB, The Code Is Clear"... [Full Story]
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September 22, 2004
Looked Close - But Wasn't
The Chargers ended up losing by 6 to the Jets (34-28) this past Sunday, but the game wasn't that close. The Jets had a 14-0 lead after their first 2 possessions and the Chargers had 4 total turnovers. A 87 yard kickoff return by Tim Dwight was the big highlight... [Full Story]
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September 20, 2004
For Bills, It's Deja-Lose all Over Again
The Buffalo Bills continue to lose in the same excrutiating fashion as they did in week one, and all of last year. Their 13-10 loss at the hands of the Raiders was filled with inept offense, back-breaking penalties, and a defense that played well but gave up key plays. QB... [Full Story]
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A Streak Ends
In 1985, a rookie wide receiver from a small college caught a pass. Almost nineteen years and 274 games later, Jerry Rice's games with a catch streak is over. It's a sign of Rice's age, but it's also a testament to the greatest receiver in NFL history. All streaks have... [Full Story]
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When They Win They Lose
Credit has to be given to the Chicago Bears for throwing off their recent history of losing to the Packers. They were more aggressive and more passionate in their 21-10 victory. It shows that any team can beat any other team on any Sunday. Pencil in no victories beforehand. Unfortunately... [Full Story]
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September 19, 2004
Chiefs' Season All But Over
They might (and I stress might) sneak into the playoffs with a 9-7 record, but that's probably about it. Sure, there's still hope. If people start wrapping up on tackles and we find a wide receiver that can get separation, we might get pack in the chase. From what I've... [Full Story]
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September 17, 2004
Hopkins - De La Hoya
For those of us who grew up in the glory days of the middle weights, this is going to be one for the books. Hopkins is the brawler who has five fists if you include his head and two shoulders. De La Hoya is the boxer. Regardless of which style... [Full Story]
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Preview: Wk 2, KC vs Carolina
Normally, I don't like it when people place too much emphasis on one game. Every team plays 16 games, and teams can get hot and go cold. An injury at the wrong time can make a huge difference in a team's ability to win. Weather can affect home-field advantage, as... [Full Story]
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September 16, 2004
September 15, 2004
KC's Defense
From Ivan Carter (one of the most insightful and accurate of the KC Star's sportswriters): Here's the thing that sticks about the defensive performance last night: there were several opportunities to make a play and get off the field but the D couldn't do it. That's a problem. Every defense... [Full Story]
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Week 1 Review
The Chargers have already proven me wrong... prior to the season beginning I saw no improvement on either side of the ball and predicted a winless season. The Chargers then preceded to go out and win in Houston...obviously not an upper-echelon team, but a season-opening win on the road can... [Full Story]
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Race to the finish
There are 20 games left in the Cubs’ season. Just 20. That’s just a bit more than 12 percent of the season, but it’s gotten to the point — just a half game back of San Francisco in the Wild Card race — where every game the Cubs have from... [Full Story]
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McKenzie Back in Green Bay
Mike McKenzie will meet with Mike Sherman tomorrow morning. The Journal Sentinel thinks McKenzie is ending his holdout. However, the only thing Sherman has said is "All I know is that I am meeting with Mike tomorrow at 8 o'clock. That's it. That's all I know." Hopefully, McKenzie realized the... [Full Story]
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September 14, 2004
Baseball Crosses The Line Again
They can't fight each other, as any observer of a baseball fight knows, but they sure know how to attack spectators. The violent side of MLB raised its ugly head again yesterday. By now, most of you have already heard the news about Texas Reliever Frank Francisco, and here is... [Full Story]
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September 13, 2004
Week One, KC vs Denver
It wasn't as bad as some people want to make it...on the other hand, it wasn't good, either. Some random thoughts follow: Simple math says: Only 3 WRs + Refs not calling interference when its against TG + starting MLB prepping less than 3 weeks for game = only a... [Full Story]
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Quote Of The Day
JB commenting on a defender chasing a long touchdown run, "He's sucking wind after that!" Terry Bradshaw chuckles, "I'd be sucking more than wind!" Dead silence then obvious teleprompt to move on. Alrighty then. To further raise the bar on maturity, read more at The Post Game.... [Full Story]
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September 12, 2004
Singh wins Canadian; wraps up POY
Vijay Singh wrapped up Player of the Year on the PGA tour, cemented his #1 ranking, and edged up his yearly winnings to almost $8.7 million by winning the Canadian Open. Singh broke hearts up north to do it, beating Canadian hero Mike Weir in a playoff to win his... [Full Story]
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Impressions at Haltime
1) Champ Bailey: wow! I don't think there was anyone else in the NFL who could have made that interception. 2) The crowd is making a big difference, just in being able to keep KC from getting in a rhythm. 3) KC's injuries at WR are making it difficult to... [Full Story]
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September 11, 2004
Jiri Welsch
In the great Jiri vs. Ricky debate, Ricky seems to have the popular vote due to his explosiveness and his ability to light it up. Jiri sometimes gets pushed to the side because his skills are harder to define. He can score, but he seldom takes over a game. He... [Full Story]
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Miami
Wow. The Dolphins have to be the worst team in the AFC. Update: At least with Fiedler at the helm.... [Full Story]
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Not Dungyball
I have to agree with this piece in this morning's Indianapolis Star. What the Colts displayed on Thursday night was not Dungyball, in fact it was the exact antithesis of how Coach Dungy wants the game played,Not littering the field with turnovers, especially in the red zone. Not allowing a... [Full Story]
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September 10, 2004
Singh continues amazing season
Vijay Singh is the best player in golf right now - bar none. I said that after his win at the PGA. Now his win at the Deutsche Bank has made it official. What is amazing about his climb to the top is his relentless drive, his - dare I... [Full Story]
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September 9, 2004
Final Roster
Dick Vermeil took some risks with their final roster. I approve of some of the risks, and don't much like others. I'm glad Coach Vermeil decided to go with Lawrence Tynes over Morten Anderson. I, for one, think Tynes showed he can handle pressure by kicking 83% of his field... [Full Story]
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September 8, 2004
I Don't Like Barry Bonds
I have to use "don't like". My daughter is around and I don't want to use the "h" word in front of her. She already told me the other day that the Rockies' pitching sucks, so I have been slipping. But so what if I can't stand him? I probably... [Full Story]
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Is an Indoor Venue in NASCAR's Future?
If developer Gene Arganese has his way the now common practice of racing under the lights will be joined by lights and a roof. Norwich, Connecticut may soon be home to an indoor track under the banner of the New England Raceway.Arganese is scheduled to go before the Planning and... [Full Story]
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September 7, 2004
Vijay's No. 1 With Win At The Deutsche Bank
Tiger Woods held the No. 1 ranking on the PGA tour for 264 weeks. For over five years, he has ranked as the best golfer in the world. That amazing run finally came to an end. If anyone was going to take the No. 1 spot away from Tiger, Vijay... [Full Story]
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College Football Starts Strong
Don't talk to me unless you dropped 40 or more points on your opposing team. Some of the scores from this weekend made me check whether basketball season had started early. But it was definitely football, and great football at that. In no particular order, yes Utah is for real.... [Full Story]
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September 5, 2004
Purdue's Season Begins Today
My college football team's season begins today on national television (ABC), so check them out! Are you ready for some football?This year's team isn't as experienced, but expectations remain high. The Boilers potentially have a high-powered offense but possess an inexperienced defense with eight new starters. That defense will be... [Full Story]
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September 3, 2004
Roster Guesses, Pt 2
Feel free to compare to my earlier Roster O' Guesses. QB: 3 Trent Green Todd Collins Brock Huard* RB: 5 Priest Holmes Derrick Blaylock Larry Johnson Tony Richardson, FB Omar Easy, FB* WR: 5 Johnnie Morton Eddie Kennison (Dante Hall, counted as PR/KR) Sammie Parker Richard Smith Chris Horn* (takes... [Full Story]
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Buffs - Rams Is Not A Rivalry
It will be a great game, as it usually is. There is no love loss between the two teams as there never has been. It is a great in-state contest as it has always been. But it is not a rivalry, as many call it. The word rivalry to football... [Full Story]
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Game 4: Loss to the Cowboys
Some good things and at least one disastrous event in last night's game. Good things: Richard Smith is ready for the NFL. He might be starting by the end of the year. If he continues to improve at the rate he seems capable of, he'll make the pro-bowl at some... [Full Story]
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September 2, 2004
Now Those Are Football Fans ... Completely Insane Football Fans
This in off the AP Wire: "MIAMI - Florida's season opener Saturday against Middle Tennessee State was postponed because of Hurricane Frances, but the fate of Monday's Florida State-Miami game remained uncertain... Miami officials said Thursday that they still have not decided whether to postpone their nationally televised game against... [Full Story]
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September 1, 2004
KC's Roster Cut-Down
Well, KC has made 2 rounds of cuts, and you can already see I was wrong on a few points. Casey Clausen (QB) and Jonathan Smith (I had him at FB, but it seems he was actually a RB), were both cut. Both will probably be on the practice squad... [Full Story]
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