By Kevin Gibson As a Packers fan for 35 years, I’ve seen everything from Super Bowl campaigns to scabs to the forgettable Randy Wright era (although I cheered for Wright as much as I ever did Brett Favre — maybe more). Still, few Packers have been easier to cheer for than wide receiver Donald Driver. When Favre vomited his dignity all over the field in overtime of the NFC Championship game after the 2007 season, I thought it was probably Driver’s last chance to make it to the Super Bowl. I’m glad I was wrong. Why? That’s easy: Because Driver [...]
Archive | January, 2011
Driver is Reason Enough to be a Packers Fan
Written by keving1 | January 31, 2011 | Comments Off | LombardiAve (Packers)
10.) Next Man Up
Written by Patrik Nohe | January 31, 2011 | Comments Off | The Pewter Plank (Bucs)
The first entry in our 2010 Buccaneers Top Ten list is the Next Man Up mentality that was embodied by this Buccaneers team, particularly the defense, throughout the course of the season. Starting with the loss of Brian Price early on and followed by the suspension of Tanard Jackson and a rash of players heading to the IR on a near weekly basis, the Buccaneers depth was tested throughout the course of the season. Fortunately for Tampa, their young coach had instilled a next-man-up mentality in his team since day one of OTA’s. The Bucs boasted the youngest roster in [...]
A Quick Word on the Bucs Top 10 from 2010
Written by Patrik Nohe | January 31, 2011 | Comments Off | The Pewter Plank (Bucs)
As we look to wrap up the NFL season we start by looking back on 2010 and the surprisingly successful season that the Buccaneers achieved. The categorization of this top ten list is difficult. The entries on the list are as varied as you can imagine, ranging from transactions that seemed wholly insignificant at the time to mantras that seemed to last the duration of the season. We will post two per day, counting down to the number one… umm… aspect of the Buccaneers 2010 campaign on Friday. Then this weekend we’ll step outside the box a little bit and cover [...]
Poll: Most Exciting New Addition?
Written by Brian Phair | January 31, 2011 | Comments Off | BoSox Injection (Red Sox)
Today we begin the 2 week countdown to when the pitchers and catchers report to Fort Myers, FL for Boston Red Sox Spring Training 2011. It is a fun time for the sport of baseball, because players arrive refreshed and ready to get back into shape after a relatively short off-season. Many players got to spend some quality time with their loved ones since the final game was played in October and many, many others had to spend most of that time rehabbing from various injuries and surgeries. We also saw the addition of a few new faces since the last time [...]
Lightning Announce New Model, Uniforms, STH Perks
Written by Keara Dowd | January 31, 2011 | Comments Off | Bolts at the Bay (Lightning)
The Tampa Bay Lightning held a press conference today to introduce a new business model they will use going forward. There will be several announcements over the next three days that will layout the entire plan that Chairman Jeff Vinik and C.E.O Tod Leiweke have in store for the organization (in consultation with Lightning and St. Pete Times Forum COO Steve Griggs). The most key part of a new brand is obviously its logo, and that is one aspect the team revealed today. Vinny Lecavalier, Martin St. Louis, and Steven Stamkos introduced the new home and away uniforms, which have [...]
When life hands you lemons…
Written by Andrew Corselli | January 31, 2011 | Comments Off | Yanks Go Yard (Yankees)
…just be thankful you don’t root for the Mets.
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Updated 2011 NFL Mock Draft: 1/31/11
Written by jdove | January 31, 2011 | Comments Off | NFL Mocks, Other Blogs
The Senior Bowl week has resulted in several prospects seeing a big jump in their draft stock. This week features a few of those prospects making their debut in our mock draft. One surprise is Ryan Mallett falling out of the 1st round mainly because I was unable to find a good fit from him. I could see the Titans making a move for him if they go in that direction. Check back tomorrow as we mock the 2nd round of the draft! Please be sure to check out DCsports report for a great mock draft database. Nick Fairley- DT- [...]
Big Matt’s Chiefs Chat: The 2010 I Was Wrong Awards
Written by Big Matt | January 31, 2011 | Comments Off | Arrowhead Addict (Chiefs)
We all want to believe we know what we’re talking about. We want to trust our instincts, feel secure in our football intelligence, and know that our years of watching this team give us an insight into how it operates. That should be how it works, right? And to some extent, it does. There are definitely varying levels of Chiefs knowledge, and football knowledge in general. But no matter how much we think we know, or how smart we think we are, we’re still wrong all the time. And it isn’t just us. Talking heads, announcers, journalists, nobody [...]
Kopitar Dominates All-Star Game
Written by Gavin Humes | January 31, 2011 | Comments Off | Rink Royalty (Kings)
Finally the East Coast media (and fans) get a chance to see what they are missing on a regular basis. Anze Kopitar put on a clinic at the All-Star game yesterday, scoring as many goals as anyone else on the ice (and more than most), while logging more time on ice than any player not named Eric Staal. It was an impressive performance, and his two goals and one assist were a nice cap to a solid performance. With any luck, the strong play will give Kopitar the confidence he needs to return to the Kings and lead them to [...]
Torres Reportedly To Chelsea, Andy Carroll To Liverpool?
Written by Corey Chatelain | January 31, 2011 | Comments Off | The FA Daily (Euro Soccer)
In what would be without a doubt the story of Transfer Deadline Day, barring something truly earth-shattering like a club takeover by the Annunaki or something, Fernando Torres is reportedly on his way to Chelsea’s ground to make a last day move if the London side are willing to pay a fee rumored to be in the region of £50 million. Liverpool apparently do not want to sell Torres but the the striker handed in a transfer request on Friday afternoon following a £35 million bid. Britain is all atwitter & aflutter with tracking rogue helicopters & cars rumored to [...]
Time for Pau Gasol to Answer the Call
Written by Chris Shellcroft | January 31, 2011 | Comments Off | Lake Show Life (Lakers)
Do you hear that? It’s the sound of greatness calling and Pau Gasol is hitting the ‘ignore’ button on his smartphone. He began the year as an MVP candidate but lately Gasol is MIA. We’ve heard all the excuses. Kobe doesn’t share the rock. Pau needs more touches. The offense should work from the inside out. Enough! Sure, there are times when Gasol is frozen out of the offense as the Lakers inexplicably launch long range shots. But if you’re the second option on the two-time defending champs’ roster then you have a right to demand the ball. Pull Bryant [...]
Rays Spring Training Games on the Tube
Written by Ben Ice | January 31, 2011 | Comments Off | Rays Colored Glasses (Rays)
The Rays announced last week that they will televise five spring training games. March 10 at 1 p.m. ET: Red Sox at Rays (Sun Sports) March 15 at 1 p.m. ET: Marlins at Rays (Sun Sports) March 18 at 7 p.m. ET: Red Sox at Rays (FS Florida) March 21 at 7 p.m. ET: Yankees at Rays (FS Florida) March 23 at 1 p.m. ET: Phillies at Rays (Sun Sports) MLB.com writer Bill Chastain reported that it is the most telecasts of spring training games in the history of the franchise. The broadcasts will be live, state-wide, on either Sun [...]
The Weekly Wrap
Written by jaygordon | January 31, 2011 | Comments Off | Sun-N-Gun (Suns)
If you told me the Suns would go 2 and 2 this week I would have agreed. If you told me which games they would win, I would be dragging you to Vegas right now. Scores Loss @PHI: 95 – 105 Loss vs CHA: 107 – 114 Win vs BOS: 88 – 71 Win vs NOH: 104 – 102 This Weeks Leaders Points per game- Steve Nash (16.8) Rebounds per game- Marcin Gotat (9.3) Assists per game- Steve Nash (12.3) Three Good Things The Suns can still run with the NBA elite. Sure, Boston was uncharacteristically messy and maybe a [...]
Twins to Use Brian Duensing in Relief?
Written by John Parent | January 31, 2011 | Comments Off | Motor City Bengals (Tigers)
The Minnesota Twins have won the AL Central two years running, but they face the 2011 season without many key members of a previously outstanding bullpen. Even with the return of closer Joe Nathan, the Twins will be without the services of Jon Rauch, Brian Fuentes, Matt Guerrier, and Jesse Crain; all of whom left via free agency. The Twins retained Matt Capps, who closed last year, along with Nathan, who missed 2010 after Tommy John surgery. Nathan is said to be progressing well and is expected to reclaim his ninth inning role this year. Minnesota figures to use a [...]
The Countdown Begins
Written by Keara Dowd | January 31, 2011 | Comments Off | Bolts at the Bay (Lightning)
With the All-Star Weekend out of the way and Martin St. Louis and Steven Stamkos home safe and sound, the attention of the hockey world turns its attention to the next big day on the NHL calendar: the trading deadline. That magical time of year when rumors fly around more than the monkeys in the Wizard of Oz, 5 teams inevitably become “contenders” over night, and Brain Burke is stalked on Brangelina levels. The league is essentially divided into two categories: buyers and sellers. In years past, the Lightning may have been considered sellers. This year, however, the Bolts will [...]
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