Notre Dame head Coach Brian Kelly made it quite clear at Media Day who his leader on defense will be this season. "There are guys that people gravitate towards. There are guys that set a standard for the way they play. And right now it's (Manti) Te'o on defense and (Michael) Floyd on offense," Kelly said at the season opening presser. Te'o, an inside linebacker, is one of … [Read more...] about Blue Chip LB Manti Te’o leads Notre Dame’s Defense
Archives for August 2010
Frank Thomas: The Greatest White Sox Hitter Ever
His number 35 may have been retired on Sunday, but the many stories of “The Big Hurt” Frank Thomas, the greatest hitter in White Sox history, will live on forever. As evident by the sellout crowd at U.S. Cellular Field, who lined up outside as early as 8:00 a.m. to get a bobble head in his likeness and see his induction into White Sox immortality, the name Frank Thomas and … [Read more...] about Frank Thomas: The Greatest White Sox Hitter Ever
99 in 99: #79 California Golden Bears
When a team loses its top four scorers, all of whom averaged in double digit scoring, there is going to be some transition the following year regardless of the program. Add in a pair of other contributors from last season who are no longer with the team and that is exactly what the Cal basketball program is experiencing. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” runs down the 72 power … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #79 California Golden Bears
It’s Time For Realignment in Baseball
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig and the owners must look at divisional realignment in order to provide more fairness in the league. The NFL should be the model for all professional team sports. It has had unparalleled success over the last decade despite the tumultuous domestic economy. A good deal of that is because parity is most prevalent in Roger Goodell’s … [Read more...] about It’s Time For Realignment in Baseball
Nick Blackburn Spins Gem, Minnesota Twins Spin Trade for Fuentes
Nick Blackburn is a major league pitcher. As simple as that sounds and as obvious as it may seem, perhaps Blackburn was the only one that didn’t understand it. … [Read more...] about Nick Blackburn Spins Gem, Minnesota Twins Spin Trade for Fuentes
Chris Sale’s stretch run Experience with White Sox, vital to Future
When the Chicago White Sox brought up Chris Sale, their first round pick from this past June, it was a chance for Sale to dive right into the pool head first instead of slowly getting used to the water, gently dipping his toe in and go from there. Because his first Major League experience comes in the heat of a pennant race. "I couldn't have asked for a better situation," … [Read more...] about Chris Sale’s stretch run Experience with White Sox, vital to Future
Casey McGehee’s Knee Could Have Cost Him Stellar Season
Casey McGehee doesn’t mind having 26 RBIs on the month as of Friday. It’s the most in the majors in August and is several shy of a few club hitting records, namely Gorman Thomas (32 in 1979) and Cecil Cooper (32 in 1980). It’s also an impressive number considering that at this time last year, McGehee was just trying to keep his knee serviceable. “There were days that even … [Read more...] about Casey McGehee’s Knee Could Have Cost Him Stellar Season
99 in 99: #80 Oklahoma Sooners
Perhaps no college basketball team was more disappointing in the 2009-2010 season than the Oklahoma Sooners. Now after a tumultuous off-season, it is back to the drawing board for Jeff Capel as an unexpected facelift is taking place in Norman. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” countdown ranks the 72 power conference teams and top 27 mid-majors in reverse power rankings order, … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #80 Oklahoma Sooners
Chris Capuano: Comeback Kid?
Earlier this week, Manny Parra was ushered out of the starting rotation. That paved a path for Milwaukee Brewers' Chris Capuano, who starts Saturday against Pittsburgh. “When I step onto the mound tomorrow, it will be a feeling of freedom,” said Capuano. “It’s a feeling of release. I can get let go. That’s truly the time you can enjoy the fruits of your labor.” Three … [Read more...] about Chris Capuano: Comeback Kid?
Stephen Strasburg’s pitching mechanics need to change
Stephen Strasburg won't be picking up a baseball for the next 12 to 18 months, and when you peel back the curtain of high strikeout numbers, a 90 MPH changeup, and his calm intensity on the mound, we should've seen this coming. He has more in common with Mark Prior than just early career expectations and filthy stuff. By Jake McCormick For an "exclusive interview" with … [Read more...] about Stephen Strasburg’s pitching mechanics need to change