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The encouraging performance of the Milwaukee Bucks’ Larry Sanders

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When Milwaukee Bucks power forward Larry Sanders was drafted by GM John Hammond in June, Hammond and coach Scott Skiles knew he was raw offensively, but felt he could be an immediate defensive contributor thanks to his pterodactyl-like wing span and natural instincts. By Jake McCormick If John Hammond and Scott Skiles were speaking in stat lines about Larry Sanders' … [Read more...] about The encouraging performance of the Milwaukee Bucks’ Larry Sanders

The Backdoor Cut Twins-Yankees Series Breakdown

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The Backdoor Cut takes a look back at games one and two of the New York Yankees-Minnesota Twins ALDS....Umpiring, Andy Pettitte's Dominance, playoff managing, and Lance Berkman's re-emergance are just a few of the topics touched on...If you like what you hear, listen to the radio version of The Backdoor Cut Tuesday Nights from 9-11 p.m. on 91.7 fm KAUG or online at … [Read more...] about The Backdoor Cut Twins-Yankees Series Breakdown

Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State well Represented in NHL

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You know what today is? Hockey's opening day, and with it time to break down all the team's rosters. In all, 57 former CCHA players are on NHL opening-day rosters. Michigan leads the way with 15, followed by Michigan State with 11. Six Ohio State Buckeyes are on NHL opening-day rosters, ranking third among CCHA schools. So the Big Ten is definitely in the hizouse … [Read more...] about Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State well Represented in NHL

2010–2011 Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview

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It’s that time of year again!!! The air is getting colder, and the sweaters are coming out.  The hockey sweaters that is.  Well maybe not today exactly in Chicago- it's actually perfect and 75 out today. And it'll be almost 80 this weekend. But eventually, probably a few games into the regular season, it will get cold, and it will be officially hockey season. Opening Day of the … [Read more...] about 2010–2011 Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview

Patriots Loss is Vikings Gain: Systems Do Not Trump Talent

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Sometimes celebrities get caught up in their own press and are surrounded by “yes men.” In the sports world, the NFL is the king of television and ancillary revenue. Men like Roger Goodell and Bill Belichick are at the top of the spectrum in terms of power and public perception. No coach in the league has more of a mandate to give his input to ownership and management than … [Read more...] about Patriots Loss is Vikings Gain: Systems Do Not Trump Talent

Randy Moss No longer Behaved “The Patriot Way”

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Remember playing football in the schoolyard? When the quarterback, or maybe even the team itself, just decided not to throw to one individual for the whole game. Maybe you were that player being ignored, or maybe you're the one who acted petty, vindictive and childish. But the NFL is too professional for such acts, right? Not exactly. When the New England Patriots … [Read more...] about Randy Moss No longer Behaved “The Patriot Way”

What Else Can Go Wrong For The Green Bay Packers?

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Entering the season, the Green Bay Packers were the trendy pick for the NFC's representative in the Super Bowl. I would be interested to see how many of those people would like to go back and change their predictions after watching the team lose three key starters to significant injuries. To make matters worse, the Packers failed at pursuing RB Marshawn Lynch and now have to … [Read more...] about What Else Can Go Wrong For The Green Bay Packers?

Wolverines Denard Robinson: Truly Bigger than Jesus?

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The late John Lennon once got in trouble for saying that The Beatles were "bigger than Jesus." However, he simply conveyed a valid point- at that particular moment in history, the Beatles' popularity was arguably bigger than Jesus Christ in certain places. Lennon also gave us one of my all-time favorite quotes: "life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." Both … [Read more...] about Wolverines Denard Robinson: Truly Bigger than Jesus?

NHL Season Preview: Central Division

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It’s that time of year again!!! The air is getting colder, and the sweaters are coming out.  The hockey sweaters that is.  From now until Opening Day of the NHL 2010 season, look out for new division previews, new in depth team outlooks, and big predictions and prognostications of the glorious season to come.  Today, we take a look at the Central Division, the Chicago … [Read more...] about NHL Season Preview: Central Division