There’s a lot of pressure on this San Francisco 49ers team to perform this season. Having risen to one of the best outfits in 2012, they came agonizingly close to a Super Bowl victory last February before young Colin Kaepernick froze in the chilly New Orleans air. … [Read more...] about Have the San Francisco 49ers turned their season around?
Archives for September 2013
Joe Girardi leading Cubs Manager candidate as Sveum axed
It's rather likely right now that Joe Girardi will leave the New York Yankees in order to manage the Chicago Cubs? It was reported last Friday that if the Cubs were interested in talking to Joe Girardi, he certainly would listen. Also, the consensus surrounding the Cubs was that they would not fire Dale Sveum until/if they knew Girardi was ready to come to Chicago. They just … [Read more...] about Joe Girardi leading Cubs Manager candidate as Sveum axed
Obligatory Peyton Manning is God article
It's a Peyton Manning love fest all around. All talk of the NFL these days eventually leads to Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, and how he's reaching the top his game right now. He's currently a demigod and the numbers back that up. His offense put up 52 points on Philly in a convincing win; Peyton throwing for 327 and 4 TDs. … [Read more...] about Obligatory Peyton Manning is God article
Vegas doesn’t see Pat Fitzgerald as Lane Kiffin successor
Despite all the speculation by local and national media about Pat Fitzgerald being a strong candidate to replace Lane Kiffin at USC, Vegas seems to think otherwise. Now that Lane Kiffin has been axed, and the Trojans gig is now open, all that Pat Fitzgerald to Troy chatter is probably no signal, and all noise. And believe I've been up to my ears in Pat Fitzgerald leaving to … [Read more...] about Vegas doesn’t see Pat Fitzgerald as Lane Kiffin successor
#48 Purdue Boilermakers: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s fourth annual college basketball season preview series where we break 111 teams in the 111 days leading up to the opening tip-off of the 2013-2014 season. We will rank the 84 power conference teams (including the new Big East and American Athletic Conferences) and top 27 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, … [Read more...] about #48 Purdue Boilermakers: College Basketball 111 in 111
Has the David Moyes era been a total disaster for United?
The 4-1 defeat Manchester United suffered to City in the Manchester Derby was as bad or worse than any loss David Moyes suffered in his many years leading Everton. Don't take my word for it, he said it himself. “I’ve been here many times with Everton and don’t think I’ve suffered a defeat like this with Everton in my time,” David Moyes said. Ok so that match was a … [Read more...] about Has the David Moyes era been a total disaster for United?
Danica Patrick finishes 29th yet AGAIN
Danica Patrick finished 29th in the AAA 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Sunday at Dover (Del.) International Speedway. This now drops her to 28th in the points standings. Right there at her average finish. Danica has been pretty consistent finishing in that 25-29 area. And the arithmetic mean of her placements have been 27. Danica Patrick, who started 31st, battled through … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick finishes 29th yet AGAIN
Twitter reacts to Detroit Lions WHUPPING Chicago Bears
Finally, people in my hometown can come back to Earth. The meathead contingent of the Chicago Bears fanbase has been way-over-top lately. I seriously thought the most unreasonable cadre of Chicago Bears Nation was ready to record Super Bowl Shuffle Remix '13. Not anymore after today. Now that the Detroit Lions have put the whopping stick on them, here's a sampling of people … [Read more...] about Twitter reacts to Detroit Lions WHUPPING Chicago Bears