It doesn't appear that Arsenal is any better this season than they were last season. Nothing about the Gunners results thus far, either domestically or in Europe, convey a sense of significant improvement. Manager Arsene Wenger needs to answer for that. He stood by his decision to start reserve goalkeeper David Ospina at home versus Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League … [Read more...] about Wenger amazingly optimistic on Arsenal’s Champions League chances
Archives for September 2015
Brendan Rodgers believes Prem is more physical than other leagues
Liverpool Manager Brendan Rodgers may or may not have a job for very long, but that's not stopping him from expressing his opinion on the general state of the Barclay's Premier League and their place in Europe. His Liverpool side is relegated to the Europa League, but Rodgers is commenting on why the Premiership's fortunes in the UEFA Champions League haven't been so great … [Read more...] about Brendan Rodgers believes Prem is more physical than other leagues
Randall Cobb going crab-fishing on Chesapeake Bay (video)
Levi Maestro follows Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver Randall Cobb as he goes through his offseason workout at the Under Armour facility in Baltimore with Cam Newton, heads out on the Chesapeake Bay. … [Read more...] about Randall Cobb going crab-fishing on Chesapeake Bay (video)
Projected Manchester United starting XI vs Wolfsburg
With Manchester United hosting Wolfsburg tonight it's time to for another Manchester United Starting XI prediction. Manager Louis van Gaal and Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger met the media today to preview the match. Here's the highlights of what Van Gaal said at this link. The major takeaways from Schweinsteiger's remarks here at this link. … [Read more...] about Projected Manchester United starting XI vs Wolfsburg
Jose Mourinho finds latest Chelsea setback “ridiculous”
When it rains it pours with Chelsea, and right now it's a torrential downpour. It's not even October, and the Blues have suffered five losses already. The latest setback came today as the English giants fell 2-1 at Porto in the UEFA Champions League; ruining the homecoming for Chelsea Manager Jose Mourinho. … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho finds latest Chelsea setback “ridiculous”
Notre Dame CB doesn’t see Clemson’s DeShaun Watson as top 5 QB
How high would you rank Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson in your national college football rankings? Is he top five? Or not even close? Is he just a game-manager, or something much more meaningful and electric? Notre Dame cornerback KeiVarae Russell wouldn't put Watson in the top five nationally. Would you agree Russell's assessment, or do you think the Fighting Irish … [Read more...] about Notre Dame CB doesn’t see Clemson’s DeShaun Watson as top 5 QB
Summary of Derrick Rose remarks on pending sexual assault case
Chicago Bulls GM Gar Forman took to the podium first at the team's Media Day which kicked off the 2015-16 season. The first eight questions Forman received all related to the lawsuit against Derrick Rose. Forman didn't say much other than his belief that Rose won't miss any playing time due to any legal proceedings. He also reiterated that the Bulls organization fully supports … [Read more...] about Summary of Derrick Rose remarks on pending sexual assault case
Derrick Rose lost hearts and minds with bizarre free agency remarks
(Update: Jimmy Butler beautifully handles question about whether the Bulls are "his team" or "Derrick Rose's team") (Update: rumors of a Jimmy Butler vs Derrick Rose feud, and other conspiracy theories floating around) (Update: Joakim Noah benched; could signal the beginning of the end of his Chicago career) Chicago Bulls fans don't need to worry too much about the sexual … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose lost hearts and minds with bizarre free agency remarks