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MLB: Yankees vs. Redosx

2008-07-14T20:43:00.005-05:00

by Steve CernakCan someone please explain to me why Boston and New York fans are cool with one another now? And am I alone wishing that the bitterness returns?When "NYY vs. BOS" shows up on the schedule, the game is now a rivalry. Before the Sox won a couple chips, the game technically wasn't a rivalry, but meant more.The All-Star Break unofficially started with Terry Francona riding the

NFL: Picking Playoff Winners

2007-01-05T18:24:00.000-05:00

The NFL Playoffs are officially here, and so far our first set of picks for this weekend's Wildcard round. As was expected, there are two nice matchups in the AFC side and two dismal coin flips on the NFC side. All season long, the NFL has been a virtual crapshoot and the first round of the playoffs should be no different. With that said, here are our rolls of the dice.Kansas City Chiefs at

MLB: The Ups and Downs of Barry Zito's Monster Deal

2007-01-01T23:23:00.000-05:00

By Dustin HockensmithThe San Francisco Giants signed left-hander Barry Zito to a 7-year, $126 million deal – the largest ever for a pitcher – late last week and came under immediate scrutiny. Long-term contracts for pitchers have not historically been wise investments, just ask Kevin Brown and Mike Hampton, but I think this one will turn out differently. Zito has not been dominant in the four

NBA: OT Knack for New York Knicks

2006-12-28T00:51:00.000-05:00

By Steve CernakOnly New York surviving Detroit in triple overtime could shake me from my holiday vacation. I currently live right outside Georgetown in Washington, DC now, so my opportunities to see the Knicks at Madison Square Garden are infrequent, when compared to growing up near the World's Most Famous Arena. I flew into New York in time for the second half of NY's domineering victory over

SPORTS: Allen Iverson's Nuggets Debut, Ohio State-Florida and NFL Match-ups

2006-12-22T12:15:00.000-05:00

NBAAllen Iverson is expected to play Friday night, however, this is contingent on all players in the deal passing physicals. While it appears likely that will happen, a massive snowstorm in Denver, which held up many flights, has left thousands stranded. Airport officials are planning to open two of six runways.NFLPerhaps the most intriguing weekend match-up is Cincinnati at Denver. Both clubs

FANTASY NBA: Scouring the Box Scores

2006-12-21T13:36:00.000-05:00

The best way to keep up with the free agency market in your league is to scan box scores as often as you can. With Allen Iverson being traded from Philadelphia to Denver as well as rotation issues on the rosters of inactive trade teams, there are some things to sort out. And when there are things to sort out in terms of who gets minutes, there are opportunities to find value before anyone

SPORTS: Pittsburgh Penguins Doomed;Tony Romo, Michelle Wie and Steve Nash Aren't

2006-12-20T13:17:00.000-05:00

NHL - Penguins Plight... Leads to Flight?The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board unanimously awarded Pittsburgh's lone slot machine gambling license to a group that promised to build a casino, rather than the Penguins ownership group. This group, led by Mario Lemieux, promised to build a new $290 million arena if it won the license. Now, it appears increasingly likely the Penguins will move,

NBA: Nuggets and 76ers Both Do Well in Iverson Trade

2006-12-20T00:16:00.000-05:00

By Dustin HockensmithThe Philadelphia 76ers have shipped disgruntled star Allen Iverson to the Denver Nuggets for Andre Miller, Joe Smith and two first round draft picks in 2007, NBA sources told the Associated Press. The Nuggets have quickly filled the scoring void left by leading scorer Carmelo Anthony's right fist, and the Sixers have gotten far closer to fair value than anyone expected. All

NBA: Philadelphia Fleecing

2006-12-19T17:09:00.000-05:00

By Steve CernakAdmittedly, I am completely biased with regards to Allen Iverson. The man is an absolute basketball stud and a first ballot Hall Of Famer. Without even knowing what Denver gave up, I'd say the Nuggets won the trade. But how well did Philly do in the deal?If reports are true, the 76ers received PG Andre Miller, PF Joe Smith, two 2007 first round draft picks and possibly some low

FANTASY NBA: A Surprise Contributor in Memphis

2006-12-19T10:12:00.000-05:00

By Dustin HockensmithThere seems to be a piece of the pie for everyone on the Memphis Grizzlies roster, even since the team's star, Pau Gasol, has returned to the lineup. Chucky Atkins, Hakim Warrick, Dahntay Jones, Mike Miller and Rudy Gay are all getting chances to put up numbers, and a new face has emerged in forward Alexander Johnson. Some good points and rebounds numbers from Johnson have

SPORTS: Isiah Thomas Has Gotta Go

2006-12-18T14:05:00.000-05:00

NBAMonday is usually reserved for the weekend sports recap, but the Madison Square Garden Brawl between the Knicks and Nuggets is the only topic I can think about at the moment. Isiah Thomas has been on my **** list for years, following one horrible basketball decision with another. This weekend, he took his ineptitude to the next level. Chris Sheridan reported Saturday that Thomas warned Carmelo

NCAA: An Apology to Wisconsin's Alando Tucker

2006-12-18T13:50:00.000-05:00

By Dustin HockensmithDearest Alando,Congratulations on your win over second-ranked Pittsburgh. We, the national media, were watching and, quite frankly, felt a little guilty. We have been gallivanting around town with Tyler Hansbrough, Greg Oden and others and did not notice that you too wanted to be considered for national Player of the Year. We still don't truly believe that you can win it, but

FANTASY NFL: Entering the Playoffs with a Team of Hacks

2006-12-16T20:24:00.000-05:00

By Dustin HockensmithOwning an undefeated record and pursuing a perfect season isn't what it's cracked up to be. Ask Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts or me and Gandhi's Good Guys what a late first loss can do to team morale. Only in that situation can a 12-1 team feel like it has failed, and only in that situation can a team lose all of its built-up momentum. Playoff failure is such an

SPORTS: Weekend Preview

2006-12-15T11:14:00.000-05:00

NCAA BasketballFriday is a light day, and so is Saturday, despite a huge schedule of games. A couple of games peak my interest, but there aren't many nail biters to watch. All eyes should be on Madison where No. 11 Wisconsin WILL beat No. 2 Pittsburgh, whether the Panthers are with or without center Aaron Gray's services. Kentucky-Louisville matchups always have a ton of meaning in their home

FANTASY NBA: Matt Barnes, Fantasy Stud?

2006-12-14T11:52:00.000-05:00

MATT BARNESWith Jason Richardson and Troy Murphy injured, Matt Barnes is making the most of his minutes. As a starting SF, check out his line: 14.8 PPG on 54.9%, 2.4 3PM, 6.2 REB, 3.0 AST, 1.6 STL, 1.2 BLK, 85.7 FT% and 1.2TO.Right now, Matt Barnes is essentially a top five fantasy NBA player. Who knows how long it will last or what will happen when Richardson and Murphy come back. But to get

NBA: AI to Minnesota?

2006-12-14T01:11:00.000-05:00

On the Milwaukee Bucks broadcast versus the Nets, several viewers reported hearing:John, John, Iverson was traded to Minnesota for...(John refers to Bucks color commentator John McGlocklin.)Take this for what it's worth and by no means does this confirm an Allen Iverson to the Wolves trade.

SPORTS: Midweek Roundup

2006-12-13T10:10:00.000-05:00

NCAA BasketballNevada senior Nick Fazekas became the first player in school history to top the 2,000 point mark as the No. 20 Wolfpack won handily, 76-58, over St. Mary's on Tuesday … No. 18 Texas A&M thumped Fordham, 84-61, in Tuesday's only other Top 25 action.NCAA FootballTroy Smith made the trip from New York to Columbus without the Heisman Trophy he won on Saturday, electing to ship the

NBA: Stern's Relenting Autonomy

2006-12-11T23:32:00.000-05:00

by Steve CernakNBA Commissioner David Stern announced Monday the league will revert to the old leather basketball January, the first time in pro sports a mid season equipment change occurred. "Our players' response to this particular composite ball has been consistently negative and we are acting accordingly," Stern issued in a statement. "Although testing performed by Spalding and the NBA

SPORTS: Recapping the Weekend

2006-12-11T11:08:00.000-05:00

NCAA FootballTroy Smith did not win the Maxwell Award as college football's Player of the Year, but he did win the Heisman Trophy in a landslide. Maxwell winner Brady Quinn finished third behind Arkansas running back Darren McFadden, which makes his winning the award on Friday an even bigger surprise … the coaching carousel also took a bizarre turn when West Virginia's Rich Rodriguez stayed in

SPORTS: Great Weekend Ahead... NOT!

2006-12-08T14:09:00.000-05:00

NFLEli Manning will derail New York's season versus Carolina, while his brother Peyton Manning will beat Jacksonville setting up spectacular playoff failure (again).Houston's DE Mario Williams will have a monster game and silences his critics who said RB Reggie Bush should have been drafted #1 overall, especially off his 4 TD performance. QB Vince Young will break his arm, his shoulder tears

FANTASY NBA: Striking Before the Iron Gets Hot

2006-12-07T12:35:00.000-05:00

In a competitive Fantasy NBA world, the free agency market can be cruel to slow-to-react shoppers. Recognizing who CAN be good before he actually starts producing is incredibly important, and it's an art of judgment and timing that helps you sift through all the unpredictability. The market is on the verge of getting hot, so it is now time to really do your homework; the breakdown below should

NFL: Back to the Future - Vince Young to Randall Cunningham

2006-12-06T14:55:00.000-05:00

By Dustin HockensmithLook at Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young next to former Philadelphia Eagles great Randall Cunningham, and just one glance should reveal their similarities. Both are 6-foot-4 or better and stand that way in the pocket, but they can also tuck it and run with the best of them in any instance of a breakdown. The difference between the two is mental, and you'll watch in

SPORTS: BoSox Signings and Other News Recapped

2006-12-06T13:40:00.000-05:00

MLBThe Red Sox agreed to terms with OF J.D. Drew (five years, $70 million) and SS Julio Lugo (four years, $36 million). Rumor had it these signings were to replace Manny Ramirez, which looks less likely now.Manny has a few screws loose but let’s not forget he’s been the best overall hitter in the game for the past decade. He hits for average and power and uses the combination to drive in many

FANTASY NBA: Stop Doubting Tyronn Lue

2006-12-05T12:17:00.000-05:00

He's been unwanted in Fantasy NBA for years now, but Atlanta PG Tyronn Lue has become a pretty good player. The acquisition of Speedy Claxton was thought to have hurt his fantasy value this season, but Lue's stock has only gone up in my eyes. He's not a starting point guard in the NBA, but this season, he's been one of the top reserves and a candidate for 6th man of the year.Lue has not started a

SPORTS: Weekend Recap, Michigan Robbed

2006-12-04T13:10:00.000-05:00

NCAA FootballThe BCS selection of Ohio State vs. Florida defined the weekend’s sports landscape. The wrong one-loss team was selected. Both Florida are Michigan great teams, but everyone I know wanted to see Michigan avenge their 42-39 loss to Ohio State. The shame in this situation is everyone—AGAIN—is talking about a broken system rather than (1) USC blowing its BCS hopes vs. UCLA (

SPORTS: A Glimpse at This Weekend's Action

2006-12-01T14:21:00.000-05:00

As many baseball enthusiasts are well aware, some of the most exciting action in the next week will not be taking place on dirt, grass, ice or the hardwood. Depending on the outcome of upcoming free agent signings and next week's winter meetings (Dec. 4-7), what happens this weekend could go largely unnoticed by a nice chunk of the sports viewing population. Don't get caught out of the loop, take

NCAA: Carolina and Ohio State, Thanks for the Show

2006-11-30T20:58:00.000-05:00

By Dustin HockensmithSo maybe I'm not going out on a limb when I say that Wednesday night's North Carolina-Ohio State game was a potential national championship game preview. But how about two such games (Florida vs. Kansas, Friday night) in the last six days? A case can be made for all four teams, as well as a UCLA team that I greatly underestimated, as being the best in the country. We saw a

FANTASY: Blue Chips vs. Day Trades

2006-11-30T13:05:00.000-05:00

Potential Fantasy NBA Blue ChipsWhile SF/PF Andrea Bargnani, SF/PF/C LaMarcus Aldridge and SF/PF Shelden Williams have yet to justify their NBA draft selections, all three appear poised to do so. As is the case with all rookies, you need to exercise a little patience, both from a consistency and playing time perspective, but these are all guys who can help you in the short to medium term.Bargnani

SPORTS: This Week's News and Happenings

2006-11-29T11:28:00.000-05:00

MLB The Yankees had an answer to Boston's $51 million bid for Daisuke Matsuzaka, offering a reported $25 million for the rights to negotiate with LHP Kei Igawa. This was one of many Hot Stove happenings in the past 48 hours. MLB Trade Rumors nicely recaps all of the signings and rumors, including the Cubs 3-year, $45-million offer to RHP Jason Schmidt, the Cardinals signing of 2B Adam Kennedy and

FANTASY NBA: Emerging Forces

2006-11-28T00:50:00.000-05:00

SHALLOW LEAGUESIn my league (which is actually ridiculously deep or "subterranean"), someone dropped PG/SG Randy Foye. I'm sure this happened in plenty of leagues where patience is not a requisite for a league championship, so it deserves to be pointed out he should be picked up immediately if he's available.You cannot teach a player to be clutch. Coaches rely on this intangible and players

SPORTS: Recapping the Weekend

2006-11-27T09:43:00.000-05:00

NCAA FootballChuck Amato was fired yesterday as head coach of the North Carolina State Football Program. Also fired was Alabama coach Mike Shula, who finished a disappointing 6-6 this season after posting a 10-2 record in 2005. (Full story on Sports RX)As expected, USC jumped Michigan and moved up to No. 2 in Sunday's Bowl Championship Series standings. For those in favor of a Michigan-Ohio State

NCAA: Goodbye Austin, Hello Lottery

2006-11-22T11:18:00.000-05:00

By Dustin HockensmithTexas basketball fans, I hope you're enjoying Kevin Durant's stay in Austin because he won't be there for long. To put it in Longhorn terms, he'll be off to greener pastures after this season, and you'll be up the dry creek bed without a dune buggy. He's heading to the NBA, and he'll be darn good when he gets there.His talent counterpart can be seen just across the state in

FANTASY NBA: Give Kyle Lowry a Look

2006-11-21T10:27:00.000-05:00

By Dustin HockensmithThe best piece of advice I can give you right now is to give Memphis PG Kyle Lowry a look in your leagues. Not only is he going to continue to get playing time in the Memphis backcourt, he looks like a good bet to start really producing. He is lightning quick off the dribble and in the passing lanes and will likely give you boosts in points, assists and steals.Beyond Lowry, I

NBA: How Good is Nate Robinson Going to Be?

2006-11-21T09:17:00.000-05:00

By Steve "Supreme Commander" CernakNate Robinson blocked Yao Ming, insane when you consider the 18” height differential (5’9” – 7’6”). Admittedly I’m a Knicks fan, but what type of potential does Nate possess? He’s got an interesting résumé so far: (1) OT game-winner over Allen Iverson (2) 2006 Slam Dunk Champion (3) his block against Yao and (4) a two time All Pac-10 and a third team

SPORTS: Recapping the Weekend in Sports

2006-11-20T09:23:00.000-05:00

By Dustin HockensmithCollege FootballOhio State vs. Michigan – Both teams proved how good they really were, but Troy Smith and the top-ranked Buckeyes won 42-39 and secured a spot in the national championship game. The teams went nose-to-nose like a couple of heavyweight fighters, but Smith threw for four touchdown passes and essentially locked up the Heisman Trophy … BCS Implications – Ohio

NBA: Iverson Is All Heart

2006-11-18T10:24:00.004-05:00

By Steve “Supreme Commander” Cernak "It's just terrible, what's going on in Philadelphia," Allen Iverson said. "I just feel like I've got to do something more than I have been doing to try to help this situation as much as I can." Kevin Johnson’s story illustrates the lows of humanity. Shot three years ago for refusing to give up his AI jersey to a group of teens, Johnson became

FANTASY NBA: One Small Step Last Night, One Giant Leap to Come

2006-11-16T17:15:00.000-05:00

By Kenny Bloggins and Steve "Supreme Commander" CernakEvery Weighed Bloggs staffer picked up New Orleans’s C Hilton Armstrong around midnight. He is an absolute stud-in-waiting playing alongside MVP candidate Chris Paul.With Tyson Chandler injured, Byron Scott surprisingly started the 12th overall pick in last June’s draft because of the athleticism he has is rare

NHL: Why I love Hockey

2006-11-15T14:25:00.000-05:00

By Steve "Supreme Commander" Cernak As one of seven Americans that still proudly claims to love hockey, it's tough to get NHL content up. I want to talk about, say, the Rangers beating the rival Devils. The Devils dominated the first two periods and were up 2-0, which led to an emotional speech given by Head Coach Tom Renney at intermission. Then, the third period started and the Rangers

MLB: Key to Young Pitching is Having it in Numbers

2006-11-14T22:50:00.000-05:00

By Dustin HockensmithSteve's right, the Yankees did great in acquiring three quality young arms for an aging Gary Sheffield that wasn't fitting in with the direction of the new-look club. But before you really break down Brian Cashman's current deal, you have to applaud his vision for acquiring Bobby Abreu to not only help immediately, but also give him some flexibility to make a deal in the

MLB: The New New York Yankees

2006-11-14T13:46:00.000-05:00

By Steve Cernak Rumor has it that teams are contacting the Yankees about SP Carl Pavano, the player the Yanks paid $20+ million to rehab “injuries.” This follows a couple of great trades from the Yanks perspective. GM Brian Cashman has done a great job in his first off-season with complete behind-the-scenes control. RF Gary Sheffield was traded for SP Humberto Sanchez, RP Kevin Whelan

UFC: Ultimate Finale Delivers Comraderie, Excitement, and Intense Action

2006-11-13T14:42:00.000-05:00

The following submission was written by Scott Tanner Travis Lutter and Matt Serra won their TUF4 final matches and will compete for the UFC title in their respective weight class in 2007. They also won $100,000 in cash, $100,000 sponsorship from Xyience and assorted prizes. In the middleweight bout, Jiu-Jitsu black belt Lutter backed up his claim of a quick victory over striker Patrick

NCAA: Five Reasons Why You Should Watch College Baseball

2006-11-13T11:47:00.000-05:00

By Dustin HockensmithWhy is college baseball so hard for people to like? I've theorized that a.) baseball is a game of such precision that mediocre play is very hard to watch, and b.) it is much more difficult to bridge the gap from amateur to professional. I understand those things, but I still stand by the fact that if you can make it to a college game, at least give it a shot, and here are my

NCAA Football: Rutgers Coach Greg Schiano is Legit

2006-11-10T14:32:00.000-05:00

By Steve "Supreme Commander" CernakI grew up close to Rutgers. What a joke that program was. That had absolutely nothing to do with New Jersey football talent. The coaching was terrible and the program, again, was a joke. Enter Greg Schiano.The New York Times ran this article which not only explains why Schiano is a great coach, but that he actually dreamed of coaching this team.Now, I'm thrilled

NBA: New NBA Shoe Commemorates Worst Knicks Team Ever

2006-11-10T13:36:00.000-05:00

by Steve "Supreme Commander" Cernak James Dolan, Madison Square Garden Chairman, President and CEO, announced today Nike commemorated the worst team and franchise he could possibly manage. “I came really, really close to completely destroying the Rangers, but unfortunately Jagr got good again in New York. It means a lot that Nike would honor my destruction like this too. The shoe looks

NFL: DegenerateGambler's Week 10 Picks

2006-11-09T12:30:00.000-05:00

As some of you may be finding out the hard way, the nickname "DegenerateGambler" is well deserved. An 0-3 Lockdown record in Week 9 is really the story of my gambling career. Is this the week I turn it around? You may want to double up on this week's picks because I have a good feeling about it.Home teams in CAPS; Picks in REDLOCKDOWN PICKSBroncos -9 RAIDERSOver the past few weeks the Broncos

MLB: Barfield for Kouzmanoff Trade Reaction

2006-11-08T21:02:00.000-05:00

By: Dustin HockensmithThe San Diego Padres have made two significant moves early in the offseason, bringing in new manager Bud Black and sending 2B Josh Barfield to Cleveland in a two-for-one deal for 1B/3B Kevin Kouzmanoff and RHP Andrew Brown on Wednesday afternoon. The Tribe did well to not only improve their middle infield defense, but also add a rising star in Barfield, who can make the game

FANTASY NBA: Digging Deep on the Waiver Wire

2006-11-08T02:26:00.000-05:00

Fantasy basketball enters Week Two, and I suddenly feel a sense of urgency after crawling into the cellar of a Yahoo! Public league. In my defense, the team hasn't been looked at in a week since the draft, but if that's anything other than a short-term excuse, that's not exactly a compliment. It is now time to step up my game and do what I do best: Find free agents. Here are some of the best

FANTASY NFL: Keeper Quandary

2006-11-07T22:23:00.000-05:00

By Steve "Supreme Commander" CernakGabe dropped one hell of a fantasy football question on MySpace: Hey who would you drop if you had to drop one? Deshaun Foster, Maurice Jones-Drew, Brandon Jacobs. I'm leaning towards keeping BJ because i'm in a keeper league. I'm also thinking of trading my Shaun Alexander. I can only have 4 RB's max in my league, and don't know who to let go of. Should I let

NCAA: 2006-07 College Basketball Preview

2006-11-07T02:09:00.000-05:00

By Dustin HockensmithWe've all gotten caught up in the Major League Baseball playoffs and the starts of the NFL, NHL and NBA seasons that college basketball has gone largely unnoticed. It's about time to start paying attention and getting familiar with this season's contenders. There is an interesting group in defending national champion Florida, Kansas, North Carolina and Ohio State at the top

MLB: Free Agency and the Race for Daisuke Matsuzaka

2006-11-03T21:02:00.000-05:00

Dustin Hockensmith: What has baseball free agency come to in the 21st century? Dry markets, especially for pitching, have been a source of desperation for Major League clubs looking to improve, and now there's a $30 million price tag simply to negotiate with Daisuke Matsuzaka??DegenerateGambler: Something has definitely changed over the past decade or so. A combination of fewer reliable front-end

Fantasy NBA: Andrew Bynum

2006-11-03T15:48:00.000-05:00

By Steve "Supreme Commander" CernakAndrew Bynum is my early favorite to become this year's Boris Diaw.I don't mean that he's going hit every statistical category. What I'm telling you is he available in one out of every two leagues and will be one of the best centers in the league.Last night I watched Screamin' A. Smith's show. Kobe Bryant said he's at the Laker's practice facility at 5:30 AM

NBA: Hock and The Commander Discuss Opening Night

2006-11-02T16:13:00.000-05:00

Dustin Hockensmith: The NBA season is officially underway, and we saw some pretty exciting things on Tuesday. To start, I can't say how impressed I was by Tyrus Thomas and how disappointed I was to let him slip off my fantasy draft radar. You see this kid play? He's a little raw offensively, but he's got the kind of game-changing athleticism that makes all Amare Stoudemire comparisons

NFL: DegenerateGambler's Week 9 Picks

2006-11-02T12:32:00.000-05:00

As I drag myself to my computer, uncurling from the fetal position I have been in for countless days, I dread even looking at the lines for Week 9. But this is no time to throw in the towel. We are on the board with a lockdown record of 1-2 against the spread in Week 8 of the NFL.Oh, and enough with all of the analysis. I didn’t become who I am today, for better or worse, by over-thinking and

FANTASY NBA: Drafting a Team That Could Almost Nearly Win Your League – Part Two

2006-10-30T22:10:00.000-05:00

Drafting a Team – Part One By Dustin HockensmithSo we got you pointed in the right direction with Part One. You know where you pick in the draft, you know who's picking around you and you should have an idea of which players you're targeting. Now comes the hard part: executing the draft. In Part Two, we'll talk about prioritizing your players, crunching the numbers and finishing the draft on a

FANTASY NBA: Drafting a Team That Could Almost Nearly Win Your League - Part One

2006-10-28T22:16:00.000-05:00

By Dustin HockensmithSo you're starting your fantasy basketball draft, and you're not real sure which direction to go with your team. Beyond the first round, there is a lot of room for projection and personal taste, and there are a number of different approaches for building your squad. I won't try to talk you out of your strategy or tell you who to pick, but I will rather give you some tips that

NFL: DegenerateGambler’s Week 8 Picks

2006-10-26T09:31:00.000-05:00

Ouch! That one stung a little bit. Last week was full of interesting games, capped off by a team winning a game despite being out gained by more than 200 yards, scoring no offensive touchdowns, and needing a 62-yard field goal as time expired to win the game… Tampa Bay, you are the epitome of my Week 7.After starting with an 0-2-1 record against the spread on my “Lockdown” picks, we need a boost.

MLB: What Sets St. Louis Ace Chris Carpenter Apart

2006-10-25T14:55:00.000-05:00

By Dustin HockensmithYou see the numbers, and you see the accolades. Chris Carpenter has gone from average starting pitcher in Toronto to a perennial Cy Young contender in St. Louis. I honestly hadn't taken as many opportunities to watch Carpenter as often as I should or could have this year, but he is about as impressive as it gets. He's got all that it takes – the size, repertoire, command and

NFL: Tiki Barber is Like a Minature Buhda, Covered in Hair

2006-10-23T22:33:00.000-05:00

By Steve "Supreme Commander" CernakOhhhhhhhh Tiki. You are a legend. LEGEND. He is the best offensive player in Giants history and possibly the best player in team history. He very well could be more important to the Giants than Lawrence Taylor. Did I just say that? The argument will hold water IF the Giantswin a Super Bowl.Check this out: Amani, Shockey, Burress, Strahan, Umenyiora, Pierce,

MLB: What's on Kenny's Hand?

2006-10-23T11:57:00.000-05:00

By Dustin Hockensmith and Steve "Supreme Commander" CernakControversy marred last night's World Series game in the form of a foreign substance on Kenny Rogers' hand. Kenny said it was a clump of dirt, but we are doubtful.The commissioner's office may ask us what we believe was on Kenny's hand. Our research indicates the following possibilities:poopbean dipblood from the camera man's nosestains of

FANTASY CONGRESS: Worst Fantasy League EVER

2006-10-23T10:58:00.000-05:00

Idealistic nerds everywhere rejoice! There is finally a fantasy league available for you, Fantasy Congress.Too bad it is a worthless piece of $%&*. Living walking distance from Georgetown, I can tell you that the Hill is staffed with morons in their 20s whose parents pay for their Burberry and $1,500 a month in rent. Living like you are worth something is hard to do on $28,000 annually.Despite

SPORTS: Tasteless Sports Movie Remakes

2006-10-23T08:51:00.000-05:00

I watched Rudy today, and as is the case every time I see it, I had to wipe a tear from my eye. An emotionally jarring experience such as this sparked ideas of some other potential classic sports movies. Enjoy.Wookiee of the YearThe next George Lucas classic highlights the very beginning of the Star Wars films and follows powerful Jedi Henry Rowengardner in a series of zany adventures. The 6-foot

NFL: Tiki Will Destroy Ronde in a Street Fight

2006-10-20T12:06:00.000-05:00

Tiki Barber is a smart man. He knows running backs break down if they take too much punishment. Sure, he could have three more years of NFL glory but not be right for the rest of life. Who wants to wake up in pain everyday for the rest of their life? So, he'll likely retire at season's end.While there is no question Tiki’s bust will be in Canton, no one knows who would win in a street fight

FANDOM: Your Definition of a Good Fan (part II)?

2006-10-19T14:55:00.000-05:00

More articulate responses have appeared as to what makes a good fan. Each entry comes from this RealGM message board.Each poster quoted is a Knicks fan. New York sports fans are often credited with being among the most knowledgable in the sports landscape, but the majority of Knicks fans who are internet savvy have yet to taste a championship.These definitions of what a fan is come from one of

ANNOUNCEMENT: New Banner!

2006-10-19T14:40:00.000-05:00

Show your support by placing this banner on your personal webspace!Well done, Kenny Bloggins, well done.

NFL: DegenerateGambler’s Week 7 Picks

2006-10-19T12:30:00.000-05:00

After 6 weeks, we are starting to get a feel for what all of the teams are about. Everyone has played at least 5 games, including at least one divisional game. Predicting the outcome of an NFL game is definitely not an exact science, so it is always nice to have that info in your back pocket. This is a tough week, but let’s take a look at what I went with –(Home teams in CAPS; Picks are in Red)

FANDOM: Your Definition of a Good Fan?

2006-10-19T11:45:00.000-05:00

This topic came from a post I started on RealGM's Knick message board. These are selected responses.ME: To me it's simple: a good fan follows his/her team through thick and thin, but does it with a self-critical honesty. A good fan holds everyone accountable for mistakes, praises those who deserve it, keeps everything in context and understands the present from a historical context. (In other

BASEBALL: How Does Pitching Inside Really Affect a Baseball Game?

2006-10-19T09:10:00.000-05:00

Have you ever wondered exactly how the inside part of the plate can affect the flow of a baseball game? I think we'd all agree that it's acceptable as truth just because of the sheer fact that you hear about it so often. It seems like a small thing and it's truly difficult to gauge its importance simply by watching on television, but it is a major factor in any game that you watch.The way a

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2006-10-18T14:29:00.000-05:00

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NFL: PREVIEW - DegenerateGambler’s Weekly NFL Picks

2006-10-17T15:46:00.000-05:00

So, it’s Week 7 in the NFL and your wallet has taken a hit. Any normal person would probably look at this scenario and say, “I can’t afford to keep doing this…this just isn’t for me”. The problem is that if you are reading this article, you are probably more like me, “I can’t afford to keep doing this… I’ve got to win this week”. You are out looking for some new information... an inside tip… a

READER MAIL: Yes, We Get Mail

2006-10-17T14:55:00.000-05:00

I'm serious when I say I want input. If you have something worthwhile to say, it will be included in some capacity on this site.couldnt agree more with the Penn St article, i went to the Northwesterngame a few weeks ago and even though it was rainy and cold as **** cant beatthat place. however i have decided that i am going to have to parachutedown to the stadium because i cant take the ****ing

FANTASY NFL: Recreating A Miracle - Cal-Stanford 1982

2006-10-17T12:55:00.000-05:00

Let's set the scene for one of the biggest fantasy miracles in the history of Planet Earth. The score is Supreme Commander 143.65, Kenny Bloggins 135.80. SC is coming off a score and kicking off to KB, who is pulling out all the stops and looking for a Monday night miracle. With Chicago quarterback Rex Grossman facing my Arizona safety Adrian Wilson as a final gasp for victory, I don't like my

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Penn State

2006-10-16T13:02:00.000-05:00

I really couldn’t think of a better way to end an era than taking a road trip to Happy Valley, where the Nittany Lions hosted the Wolverines.My car failed inspection a week ago. As per Virginia State law, I have 15 days before operating my 1995 Chevy Lumina (complete with 130,000+ miles and a dead hooker in the trunk) becomes illegal. Recently I spent $440 replacing the coolant pump, which is

ANNOUNCEMENT: New Member to the Team?

2006-10-16T11:04:00.000-05:00

Both Kenny Bloggins and I are pleased to announce a new addition here, who may debut with his experiences in Atlanta to attend the Falcons vs. Giants game... but this is TBD.I'm a big Giants fan (Jeremy Shockey is big, blond and beautiful stud) and I had a somewhat interesting interaction near the restrooms, where various tenants rent from some big law firm:"Your Giants had a big weekend," random

NCAA: State College's Own Little Mardi Gras

2006-10-16T09:24:00.000-05:00

They begin parking their campers and setting up tail gates on Friday and stay all the way through Sunday. It's an eclectic mix of old timers who can reminisce about the days of Jack Ham, Franco Harris and when Joe Paterno's glasses were less powerful than the Hubble Telescope, current students with opportunities to do better than ramen noodles and Milwaukee's Best Light and children who are most

NCAA FOOTBALL: Leavin' For Beaver

2006-10-14T08:53:00.000-05:00

It's about 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, and I'm once again ridding myself of the zombie-like symptoms that a late night-early(ish) morning can have on you. Today, Supreme Commander and I hit the road for Happy Valley, which is often times made into the biggest production of a 90 minute trip you'll ever see.The overwhelming thought is on the traffic getting to State College, which should be trivial and

FANTASY NHL: I Love Hockey and Don't Care That You Hate It

2006-10-13T13:32:00.000-05:00

Before I get into the hockey post, I will be attending the Michigan at PSU game with Kenny Bloggins. We will update with our experiences there ASAP. Back to the post:I'm the only American (that isn't foreign) that cares about Hockey, so I'm just going to throw out two names that will help you win your league:Anze Kopitar: The kid can play and he's getting major minutes. He was the 11th pick in

MLB: Top Fives - NLCS Edition

2006-10-13T08:45:00.000-05:00

In the spirit of the National League Championship Series, here are a few Top Five lists to hopefully put the seven-game matchup between the Mets and Cardinals into perspective. We'll start with the semi-serious first and work from there:Top Five Impact Players1. Carlos Beltran – has all five tools and puts them to use in the playoffs2. Albert Pujols – has a better overall bat than Beltran, but

NBA: Please Welcome Your Rookie of the Year

2006-10-12T20:13:00.000-05:00

Is there any doubt that Adam Morrison is going to win Rookie of the Year?Randy Foye and Brandon Roy may challenge. If Jason Kidd's knee gives out again, Marcus Williams will be passing to a couple of All-Star talents. So there are other contenders, for sure.But none of those cats can hold a candle to Morrison (the man crying in the picture) ability in the clutch.His team is absolutely set at PG

SPORTS: ESPN = Endless Self Promotion Network

2006-10-12T10:15:00.000-05:00

I haven't been on this earth for that long. My hair line and disgustingly large capacity for knowledge might suggest otherwise, but I'm still just a kid. But of all my experiences in sports, and life in general, nothing makes me more nauseous than the downward spiral ESPN has taken in the past two years. I'm fully convinced that everything ESPN does is blatantly self-serving, and its recent

FANTASY NFL: Why T.O. Should Seek Jesus

2006-10-11T20:52:00.000-05:00

This dude kills me every year in some capacity.He absolutely KILLED me in the 2003 playoffs (I'm a big Giants fan). From Wikipedia:The team's success was hampered by (Terrell) Owens' feuds with Garcia and 49ers head coach Steve Mariucci. Those feuds were temporarily put aside during the 2002 season when the 49ers surged to win the NFC Western division and earned a home playoff date against the

FANTASY NFL: Two-Back System Gives Fantasy Players Fits

2006-10-11T19:18:00.000-05:00

Each year in fantasy football presents new challenges and new ways for fantasy owners to find value in drafts and free agency. As the NFL game evolves, so too does the fantasy landscape. What we saw coming and expressed frustrations with say, Fred Taylor and Greg Jones in Jacksonville in 2005, has changed and presented different problems and benefits. The initial use of a two-back system was in