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Props to Deadspin for the Forbidden Tim Donaghy Book Excerpts
October 29, 2009 by
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If you have not already done so, and you are at all an NBA observer, do yourself a favor and go to Deadspin and peruse. A taste? Here’s some of the goodness:
From my earliest involvement with Bavetta, I learned that he likes to keep games close, and that when a team gets down...
Sportsfrog’s 2009/10 ACC Basketball Preview Part II
October 29, 2009 by
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Part I of UNC Boy’s opus from yesterday here. For certain read that, and then read on for Part II:
ACC Basketball Predictions for 2009-10:
1. North Carolina (12-4)
2. Clemson (11-5)
3. Duke (11-5)
4. Maryland (10-6)
5. Georgia Tech (9-7)
6. Wake Forest (9-7)
7. Boston College...
Same as it Ever Was in Memphis
October 29, 2009 by
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Except for the new uniforms. Those were nice. But beyond that? More of Lucy pulling the football away from Charlie Brown. 17,000 fans got suckered into showing up to see the allegedly newly competent team, and I am guessing that number will dwindle rapidly in the coming games.
96...
Cliff Lee and Chase Utley In the Zone
October 29, 2009 by
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Two home runs from Utley to stake Philly to a 2-0 lead as they cruise to a 6-1 win. And that wasn’t remotely the story.
The lead from game one was Cliff Lee. With Cliff Lee REALLY in the zone. And turning in what is a historically noteworthy series of pitching performances...
You Go On With Your Bad Self, John Fox
October 28, 2009 by
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He hasn’t seen enough Jake Delhomme, so Delhomme will wing it into coverage once again come Sunday. 13 picks in six games? Let’s go for more. More.
More Delhomme, John. More. Always more.
John Fox’s spiritual brother:
Sportsfrog’s 2009/10 ACC Basketball Preview Part I
October 28, 2009 by
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Not from me. From swamp stalwart UNC Boy. And it’s a whopper. First part now, next part tomorrow. Enjoy:
ACC Basketball Predictions for 2009-10:
1. North Carolina (12-4)
2. Clemson (11-5)
3. Duke (11-5)
4. Maryland (10-6)
5. Georgia Tech (9-7)
6. Wake Forest (9-7)
7. Boston...
Sportsfrog 2009 NBA Preview – League Overview
October 27, 2009 by
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Last year, my predictions were not as bad as I originally, thought. I hit 13 out of 16 postseason teams last season after getting 14 the year before. Someday, I’ll believe in Atlanta enough to put them in the postseason.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Cleveland
2. Boston
3. Orlando
4. Washington...
The Washington Dysfunctionals Take Another Hit
October 27, 2009 by
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It’s like a mini-rapture in DC, as the football gods liberate Chris Cooley from the sadness with a broken ankle. He joins Chris Samuels and some lucky others in nirvana, also known as the Washington injured list. Later today, the remaining healthy Washington Dysfunctionals will...
Born Under a Toxic Sign
October 27, 2009 by
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How is this even possible?
Blake Griffin out at least six weeks with a stress fracture in his left kneecap, the injury likely happening in the Clippers’ final exhibition game. Oh, he also has tendinitis in that knee as well.
It was fun while it lasted in Clipperland. Which,...
Yup, The Chase Is Still Over
October 26, 2009 by
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Denny Hamlin won yesterday at Martinsville.
Buuuuuut Jimmie Johnson finished second, while Mark Martin finished eighth.
That means that Johnson’s points lead extended from 90 to 118, taking even more drama out of the Chase barring a a big calamity including Johnson next week...
Terrible Moments In Media Dismissal: Larry Johnson Edition
October 26, 2009 by
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“Get your ****** ass out of here.”
*Sigh*
Sportsfrog 2009 NBA Preview – Pacific Division
October 26, 2009 by
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GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
ADDITIONS: G Speedy Claxton, G Stephen Curry, F Devean George, G Acie Law
SUBTRACTIONS: G Marco Belinelli, G Jamal Crawford
STARTERS: PG – Monta Ellis, SG – Kelenna Azubuike, SF – Stephen Jackson, PF – Anthony Randolph, C – Andris Biedrins
ROTATION:...
Sam Bradford’s Immediate Future
October 26, 2009 by
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Surgery.
And then the NFL.
Because when you need a break from the physicality of college, you take shelter in the powder-puff NFL….
Even with the protections afforded quarterbacks in the league at this point, they DO still occasionally get hit. And hit hard. By large human beings...
Great Moments in Twitter: Larry Johnson Edition
October 26, 2009 by
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I touched on it briefly in National Take, but it probably needs its own post.
So, Larry Johnson, how are you enjoying your Todd Haley experience?
Not. so. much. It would appear. An account that seems to be legitimately Johnson’s let this fly in the aftermath of the latest badness...
NFL Week Blowout: Some Wrong Side of Blowout Local Looks
October 26, 2009 by
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Jay Cutler sure didn’t say “thanks” for his contract extension with anything worth keeping. Unless you are a Cincinnati fan. At any rate, the kinds of losses that piled up yesterday will often spark columns worth perusal from those beaten down. Some worth a glance...
Old School
October 26, 2009 by
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Andy Pettitte comes up huge in a playoff game?
Mariano Rivera slams the door?
Nice homage to the late 20th century the Yankees ran out there for their game six clincher in the Bronx last night.
And, now, at last, a World Series that should easily be the most anticipated in the last...
NFL Week Blowout: The National Take
October 26, 2009 by
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Say, didn’t you used to be Alex Smith?
As I am sure you know by now, six of the eleven nfl games yesterday were won by 28 points or more. Apparently the Raiders’ and Chiefs’ rebirths are limited to playing NFC East teams in a coma. With so much carnage o’er...
Steve Phillips Can’t Go Home…
October 25, 2009 by
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…and he can’t hang around Bristol anymore, either.
ESPN, acknowledging the sun rises in the east, had this statement:
“Steve Phillips is no longer working for ESPN,” network spokesman Josh Krulewitz said in a statement. “His ability to be an effective...
Saddest Person About Michael Crabtree’s Debut?
October 25, 2009 by
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How about Raiders receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey?
The prime reason for Crabtree’s rather petulant holdout has 4 catches for 64 yards after seven games in Oakland this season.
Crabtree, after one game in San Francisco, at 5 catches for 56 yards.
Book Report: Headless Horsemen by Jim Squires
October 24, 2009 by
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This book report comes courtesy of longtime contributor and resident horse expert Bensell.
First off, let me admit that I’ve met Jim Squires on a couple of occasions and have always found him friendly. There is no way that I would even consider him an acquaintance, much less...
The 2009 MLB DelAwards
October 23, 2009 by
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I’m back on the front. Yea! Time for the 2nd Annual MLB DelAwards where I take use a heavily statistical slant to fill out my hypothetical award ballots. To warm up, I’m going to clear out the categories I don’t really care about then get into the more meaningful awards over the next [...]
Sportsfrog 2009 NBA Preview – Northwest Diviison
October 23, 2009 by
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DENVER NUGGETS
ADDITIONS: G Arron Afflalo, F Malik Allen, G Ty Lawson
SUBTRACTIONS: G/F Dahntay Jones, F Linas Kleiza
STARTERS: PG – Chauncey Billups, SG – JR Smith, SF – Carmelo Anthony, PF – Kenyon Martin, C – Nene
ROTATION: G Arron Afflalo, F Malik Allen, F/C Chris...
Reason #47,812 why Tim McCarver should never broadcast another baseball game!
October 23, 2009 by
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I really wanted to enjoy tonight’s game. I was really looking forward to it. And it’s not that the Yankees lost, it’s that listening to Tim McCarver is almost as painful as the inflammation in my small intestine this summer.
Tim tried to create a discussion, controversy...
Sportsfrog 2009 NBA Preview – Southwest Division
October 22, 2009 by
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DALLAS MAVERICKS
ADDITIONS: G Greg Buckner, F Drew Gooden, F Shawn Marion, G/F Quentin Ross, F Tim Thomas
SUBTRACTIONS: F Brandon Bass, G/F Devean George, C Ryan Hollins, G Jerry Stackhouse, G/F Antoine Wright
STARTERS: PG – Jason Kidd, SG – Josh Howard, SF – Shawn Marion, PF...
With Friends Like These…
October 22, 2009 by
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Terrelle Pryor’s receivers are defending him at tOSU. I guess. Perhaps. Hey, you decide. The quote from teammate DeVier Posey:
“From his first pass, (people said) he’s really not that good. But I really feel that’s kind of hard for a guy like that, you know...
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