By the TSB Staff The first round mock at a glance https://www.thesportsbank.net/2008/02/22/2008-nfl-mock-draft/ Picks #11-20 https://www.thesportsbank.net/2008/02/27/tsb-nfl-mock-draft-picks-11-20/ Picks #1-10 https://www.thesportsbank.net/2008/02/26/2008-nfl-mock-draft-1-10/ 21. Washington Redskins – Early Doucet, WR, LSU Hopefully for Doucet, Skins … [Read more...] about NFL Mock Draft picks #21-32
Archives for February 2008
Re-name Wrigley? Blasphemy
By David K. 2/28/08 Vitamin Water Stadium? Kentucky Fried Chicken Ballpark? Tampax Field? With word that the chief executive officer of the Tribune Company won’t hesitate to sell the naming rights to the legendary ballpark we now call Wrigley Field, outrage has emerged from Cubs fans and baseball communities. Wrigley ranks among the likes of Fenway Park, … [Read more...] about Re-name Wrigley? Blasphemy
THE ERIC GORDON INTERVIEW!
By Paul M. Banks Indiana freshman two guard Eric Gordon is the Big Ten’s leading scorer. (16th nationally) He’s a leading candidate for Big Ten freshman of the year and considered a top 5 NBA Draft pick by every expert across the board. (David K. currently has him 2nd overall in his mock draft) In the preseason, Lindy’s ranked him the nation’s third best freshman, … [Read more...] about THE ERIC GORDON INTERVIEW!
2008 NFL Mock Draft 1-10
For the full first round mock at a glance: https://www.thesportsbank.net/2008/02/22/2008-nfl-mock-draft/ 1. Miami Dolphins - Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU Team Needs: where do you start? How much time do you have? From a needs standpoint, Glenn Dorsey would fill a huge hole at defensive tackle on a team that had a horrible time stopping the run in 2007. They gave up an … [Read more...] about 2008 NFL Mock Draft 1-10
Indiana Overcomes Turmoil, Escapes Northwestern
By Paul M. Banks  An exciting end to emotional week as conference heavyweight gets nearly knocked off It wasn’t supposed to be like this for Indiana. The nation’s #15 ranked team wasn’t supposed to find themselves down to lowly Northwestern with just under three minutes to go. They never anticipated they would have a very realistic chance of losing in the … [Read more...] about Indiana Overcomes Turmoil, Escapes Northwestern
Marquette: Peaking at the Right Time
By David K. 2/25/08 In my last Ring Out Ahoya article, I correctly prophesized that maybe it was a good thing Marquette hit a rough stretch in the middle of the season. After back to back losses to Louisville and at Notre Dame, the Golden Eagles seemed as if they were fading fast in the Big East. But MU has responded in a big way, destroying their competition in … [Read more...] about Marquette: Peaking at the Right Time
Base Wars: Episode II: 2nd Base Hopefuls
By The Soxman  The success of the 2008 Chicago White Sox is going to hinge on quickly finding answers to a number of tough questions: ranging from the pitching rotation to numerous position battles. Today, we take a look at the deepest position battle, second base.  The Contestants:  Danny Richar, .230, 6 HR, 15 RBI, 1 SB (187 Abs) If there is any such thing … [Read more...] about Base Wars: Episode II: 2nd Base Hopefuls
Minnesota Twins Spring Preview Part 3 of 3
By Peter Christian Another question going into the season is how this lineup is going to differ from the lineup of years past. One thing is certain; the Twins of 2008 are much more streamlined for one common purpose: Find pitches to hit, put them in play and run around the bases. Over the past two seasons the Twins tried to fool the league, their fans and themselves into … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Spring Preview Part 3 of 3