Just when you thought the Cubs had already made some serious waves during this off-season, they could be preparing to make an even bigger splash. According to a report by FoxSports.com, the Cubs are pursuing free agent first basemen Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder, who are the two crown jewels of this year's free agent class. Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com also weighed … [Read more...] about What’s My Motivation: Cubs Interested in Fielder, Pujols?
Archives for November 2011
Jacksonville Jaguars Fire Coach Jack Del Rio
Jack Del Rio may be one of the best dressed coaches in any sport. (Especially the leather coat in winter- that look rocks) However, it's just not enough to save his job, as the Jacksonville Jaguars canned him like a tuna today. If June-September is "shirtless driving season" then this seems to be "coach firing season" in both the NFL and college football. Jacksonville is a … [Read more...] about Jacksonville Jaguars Fire Coach Jack Del Rio
Syracuse Chancellor Gives Jim Boeheim Vote of Confidence
Syracuse Orange Coach Jim Boeheim has been pretty quiet on the child molestation charges against his now fired right man of multiple decades Bernie Fine. On Sunday he backed off a little from the acrimonious comments he initially made against Fine's accusers. On Monday he said nothing at all, and probably realizes that in this case talking media equals "less is … [Read more...] about Syracuse Chancellor Gives Jim Boeheim Vote of Confidence
Camerawoman Faints at Urban Meyer Presser; Ohio St. Media Does Nothing (Video)
There's a new coach in Columbus. When the Ohio State Buckeyes introduced their new college football coach yesterday, One camera woman took a spill at the Urban Meyer introductory press conference yesterday. She's OK though so we can laugh at this. Watch video after the jump … [Read more...] about Camerawoman Faints at Urban Meyer Presser; Ohio St. Media Does Nothing (Video)
Silence of Jim Boeheim Speaks Volumes About Him, Syracuse
What happens on the court this year for Syracuse college basketball is really trivial and trite compared to what's going on for the Orange off of it. Anyone who isn't mentally slow or a boring, two-dimensional stick figure is aware that Jim Boeheim has much more important things to deal with right now than hoops. Bringing justice against the molesting of children, which … [Read more...] about Silence of Jim Boeheim Speaks Volumes About Him, Syracuse
Penn State Actually Believed Urban Meyer was Coming to Them
Urban Meyer to Ohio State was a done deal long before it was announced yesterday. In Columbus, it was public knowledge in about Late September to early October. Yet, people who live in the Penn State bubble actually believed Meyer would come to this program, even after the pedophile scandal broke, and the sky fell in on the program. Sure, many more denizens of Creepy Valley … [Read more...] about Penn State Actually Believed Urban Meyer was Coming to Them
Big Ten/ACC Challenge Preview and Predictions
The twelve-game Big Ten/ACC Challenge tips off Tuesday night with the headliner being a battle of top three teams as #3 Duke visits #2 Ohio State. After losing the first ten challenges, The Big Ten looks for their third straight win in this battle of power conferences. To be completely blunt; they should have zero problem doing so as the Big Ten has far more depth then the … [Read more...] about Big Ten/ACC Challenge Preview and Predictions
2012 NFL Mock Draft 11-30-11
This week, the Indianapolis Colts drafting of Andrew Luck became a mortal lock. Not only are they a runaway favorite in the "Suck for Luck" sweepstakes, but official word is coming out now that Luck to Indy is a done deal. (Pro Football Zone) And AS I CALLED IT BACK IN SEPTEMBER, Peyton Manning will retire. (The Penalty Flag) In most cases, but not all, team needs come … [Read more...] about 2012 NFL Mock Draft 11-30-11