Found June 18, 2008 on It Never Rains in College Park:
I'm back, but don't get used to it. It's just that I've been quiet for too long and there's such a rich landscape of sporting events right now, I can't hold it all inside. Instead of take the usual time to look at in-depth issues, we're going to tackle them quickly and sloppily. You know, real professional-like ... * TIGER WOODS: I'm not the kind of guy who encourages someone to play through serious injury, but you have to admire the gutsiness and greatness of what Tiger did. Sometimes, pride can be a good thing in sports. He won the Open because Tiger believes he's the best, and he won't accept less from himself. Even if he misses the rest of the season, it's worth it, because the U.S. Open win will be the signature victory of Tiger's career. I guarantee it. * CELTICS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS: I was leaning softly on the side of the Celtics this series because I always felt it would be a crying shame if Garnett had to retire without a ring, not to mention the other aging superstars on that team. Boston clearly dominated throughout the series, and even in games they lost, you still felt like they were the better team. I don't feel bad for the Lakers because next year, Kobe will still be Kobe, and Bynum will come back, plus they can try to sign a savvy vet at small forward. They're the hands-down favorite for next year's title. * THE STATE OF MARYLAND BASKETBALL: Someone isn't doing their job. I expect to see some kind of firing very soon. Maryland is the favorite in the ACC next year ... to finish in dead last place. * THE STATE OF THE RAVENS: I'm pleased with the changes Harbaugh has made. Despite my previous support of Rex Ryan for head coach, I have reassessed how he has handled the team - with discipline. So far the players seem to be responding well. It certainly isn't Camp Cupcake. My ideal Ravens team in August has Troy Smith at QB and Maryland alum Jared Gaither anchoring the line at left tackle. See, that wasn't too bad. Hope summer is going well for all of you!
Yardbarker aggregates the latest sports news, rumors and gossip from around the web. We use proprietary algorithms to automatically categorize stories and associate photos with articles. If you feel an article was miscategorized, please email tagging@yardbarker.com.
THE BACKYARD
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES

Lamar Odom Trade Talk

The Finals are barely over, but the LA Times is already discussing the possibility of the Lakers moving Lamar Odom to avoid a substantial luxury tax over the next three or four years. He is due to make $14.6 million next season, which is the final year of his contract. Unless Andrew Bynum's knee injury is more serious than reported, there isn't going to be much room for...

Faces in the Crowd: Boston Edition

Ah if only we could have had a seat at the Garden on Tuesday night. With the Celtics dropping a bomb on the Lakers in Game 6 and virtually sealing up the title by the third quarter, there was ample time for fans to lube up for a celebration that would last all night. That many drunken Massholes in one place would be have been a fan hunters dream. But alas, we're stuck...

Troy Smith's Place in Buckeye History

At some point during the season, about the time that the Heisman became Troy Smith's to lose, a friend of mine asked me if I thought Troy Smith's number would be retired. As I believe I have metioned before, I eventually decided that it would be if he won the Heisman, but it was tough to get used to ...

Kevin Garnett's Post Game Interview: A Translational Breakdown

A lot of hoopla has been made about Kevin Garnett's post championship win interview with Michelle Tafoya. A lot of people were confused by things that were said and things that he did. Well, luckily for you, the entire thing was crystal clear to me. So, I've felt the burden to break it down and translate it to anyone who did not understand it. Which was a lot of people.

AFC North Weekly Report

1.  Pittsburgh Steelers. 4-1Wins:  Houston Texans, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville JaguarsLosses: Philadelphia EaglesUp Next: @ Cincinnati Bengals 2.  Baltimore Ravens. 2-3Wins: Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland BrownsLosses:  Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis ColtsUp Next: @ Miami Dolphins 3.  Cleveland Browns. 2-3Wins...

Hungry Like a Wolfe

Wondering who should win the Heisman? Troy Smith? Adrian Peterson? Nope. The answer is Garrett Wolfe from rarely mentioned Northern Illinois. Some Stats: 1,343 Yards rushing (avg. 224 yds/game) 15 TD 285 total yards against #1 Ohio State (171 rush, 114 pass)

Life Lessons From The NBA Finals

Yes, it's all over. I realize that I may be a little late to the party. Simply posting game notes right now would be absurd and pointless. Surely so many other people have done a better and more thorough job than I could possibly do even on my best day. So, right now, with reality and lucidity setting in, I feel I can write a much better piece than I could have written...

Russo: 'Kobe Bryant is not a patch on Michael Jordan's fanny'

Here's to hoping the word fanny can make a huuuuuge comeback. Mad Dog Minute: Tidbits (NBC Sports)

Troy Smith Era begins

Seattle breaks Troy Smith's spirit and Willis McGahee's ribs.

Celtics v. Lakers - Quick Thoughts on Game 6, The Close Out

There are about a million posts on the NBA Finals today..... I cover game 6 in 15 bullets.....I suppose I could've done 17, but I didn't. So there Boston fans! But really, congrats to Pierce, Garnett, Ray Allen, PJ Brown, Rajon Rondo, Eddie House...and all those who really deserved a ring.

EA Sports Throws a Curveball

EA Sports will announce the coverboy for NCAA Football 2008 in a press conference today. But thanks to a report from Deadspin, we already know who it will be. Brady Quinn? Troy Smith? Chris Leak? None of the above. Boise State quarterback Jared Zabransky has been chosen to be on the cover

McNair to Retire

A 1pm press conference has been scheduled for today to announce the retirement of Baltimore Ravens quarterback, Steve McNair. Earlier this year, new Ravens Head Coach, Jon Harbaugh, announced that McNair would enter training camp as the starter. Now what?With just quarterbacks Kyle Boller and Troy Smith on the roster, it seems likely that Baltimore will be scouting for a new signal...

Kyle Boller to Start Ravens’ Preseason Opener

You knew it was going to happen, as it does almost every year. Kyle Boller will be the starting quarterback for the Ravens this Thursday against the New England Patriots. And you know what? That actually might be the best move. Troy Smith's struggles have been well-documented this season, as have the solid performances of Joe Flacco and Boller. The ideal concept is for Boller, who...

Flacco to start!? Hell no

AOL's Ryan Wilson today posted an article with the title, "It looks like Joe Flacco will be the Ravens starter at some point in '08," and he proceeds to offer no evidence that I could see other than the fact that Flacco took most of his mini-camp snaps from the shotgun formation. There might be other evidence hiding in there somewhere. I only read the post once. And even that was...

The Big 3's Title

So after I shoved my foot in my mouth this morning perhaps it's time for just some semblance of analysis. Simple analysis, but analysis.The Celtics were simply a better basketball team. Paul Pierce is not leaps and bounds worse than Kobe Bryant. In given games Pierce could easily match Kobe's production thus nullifying the Lakers sole advantage. The rest of the Celtics...
THE NFL HOT 40
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.

Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.