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Archives for August 2014

Boomer Esiason: NY Jets have some pass defense issues

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Who better to help preview the New York Jets season than a former New York Jets QB. Boomer Esiason is best known today for his role on CBS Sports, primarily on The NFL Today, as well as a morning co-host on New York radio station WFAN, the "Boomer and Carton" show. Norman Julius Esiason is also a Monday Night Football analyst for Westwood One. And he's known for having … [Read more...] about Boomer Esiason: NY Jets have some pass defense issues

Christian Hackenberg, PSU outlook with Fowler and Herbstreit

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Christian Hackenberg is the best passer in the Big Ten. Now with Braxton Miller out for the season, Christian Hackenberg is now the best quarterback in the conference. Sure, he doesn't have Bill O'Brien and Allen Robinson to work with this year, but he's also a year more developed and mature. It will be interesting to see how he adjusts to the new system under James … [Read more...] about Christian Hackenberg, PSU outlook with Fowler and Herbstreit

Chicago Bears head to Seattle with major roster questions

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The Chicago Bears enter arguably the most important week of the NFL preseason with more questions than most teams would want to have answered. The Seattle Seahawks are the perfect test for a Bears team trying to gauge how likely it is for the team to be considered a real threat in a stacked NFC. Heading out on the road to one of the toughest NFL stadiums to play in, to take … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears head to Seattle with major roster questions

UPDATE: Braxton Miller dislocates throwing shoulder, MRI today

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Two-time Big Ten offensive player of the year, quarterback Braxton Miller, re-injured his throwing shoulder in practice on Monday. He might miss the entire season. Seriously, he could really miss the whole year, a dislocated shoulder (we'll know more after the MRI) is nothing to mess with. So to Buckeyes fans, quoting fictional Springfield newsman Kent Brockman: "is this the … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Braxton Miller dislocates throwing shoulder, MRI today

SPOILER ALERT: Michigan Wolverines kick C’sonte York out

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UPDATE: York kicked off the team The most cliche and painfully over-used euphemism for misconduct in college athletics is "violation of team rules." It's the most pervasive of all the meaningless PR catch-phrases spouted by University spokespeople whenever a player is suspended or kicked out of school. Because of that, I never ever use it any of my articles. Some college … [Read more...] about SPOILER ALERT: Michigan Wolverines kick C’sonte York out

Anceloti has told Angel Di Maria he can join Man United if he wants

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Manchester United are stepping up for Angel Di Maria. According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United are prepared to commit as much as £100 m to their pursuit of Real Madrid's Angel Di Maria. United already tabled a £40 million bid, but it was rejected. Carlo Ancelotti has told Angel Di Maria he can leave Real Madrid for Manchester United if he wants, claims The Sun.  … [Read more...] about Anceloti has told Angel Di Maria he can join Man United if he wants