More Staffing Changes Highlight The Toronto Blue Jays Off-Season
October 31, 2009
Cito Gaston, who was subject to controversy at the end of the 2009 season, will manage one more season and then begin a 4-year consulting agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays. “He had even talked about it a little bit last year —that 2010 might be his last year with us,” Anthopoulos said during a conference call. “He didn’t know that he wanted to continue. Really, at this time, reviewing everything, this was the right move for the organization going forward. This was carefully thought out....
Brook Lopez Goes Trick or Treating
October 31, 2009
My affinity for Brook Lopez is no secret. That probably goes back to the time I shouted it on a mountain. And probably the only thing I love more than Brook Lopez the human being is Brook Lopez the human being in an Optimus Prime mask. (via NetsAreScorching) Read More →
Can The Toronto Raptors’ Jarrett Jack Play Shooting Guard?
October 31, 2009
In a game that could only be described as an ugly early season display of poor play and bad defense by the Toronto Raptors and the Memphis Grizzlies, everything came down to the last five minutes of the game and Toronto’s substitutions were found lacking. In no way can this 107-115 loss be blamed on the play of any one individual and the lack of cohesion on both ends of the floor was expected to be an early season problem. But this game was available to be won at the end and Jay Triano went with...
Star Studded Saints from Week 7: Saints @ Miami Dolphins…
October 31, 2009
Down 21 points…and the Saints march back and find a way to win! I think we will have some new Stars this week as well as see some names that have been weekly names to be awarded star omitted from this this week’s list. For starters quarterback Drew Brees was a true gamer – his tenacity to go for it on 4th&1 – was pure brilliant, gutsy…and just what you want from your quarterback and leader! While he was brilliant in some aspects, in order to be a true championship...
Keenum continues to make his case
October 31, 2009
Posted by ESPN.com’s Graham Watson Houston quarterback Case Keenum continues to prove his Heisman worth this season. For the third time this year, Keenum led his team on game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter to secure a win. The Cougars defeated Southern Miss 50-43. Keenum completed 81.4 percent of his passes for 559 yards and five touchdowns. He threw a 28-yard strike to Patrick Edwards with 28 second remaining to secure the win. Keenum had 304 yards and three touchdowns in the...
BT’s 31 Scariest Sports Things and Thoughts for Halloween
October 31, 2009
For every holiday, people develop their own traditions. Granted, Halloween isn’t exactly a holiday, but it’s a day to relax and get re-acquainted with friends—whether you’re dressed up like Barack Obama or not. So, as we do every Halloween, it’s time for BT’s list of 31 Terrifying Sports Trends and Ideas . 1.White Guy Moments: It seems that with every new batch of athletes there comes a group that gives us brand new “white guy” moments. From watching Mark Sanchez try and pump up the...
Mississippi State’s 3 Keys to Victory vs. Kentucky
October 31, 2009
Mississippi State (3-5, 1-3 SEC) visits Kentucky (4-3, 1-3) for a 7 p.m. (EST) kickoff. 1. Get Dixon back on track After five consecutive 100-yard games, MSU senior tailback Anthony Dixon was held to 53 yards on 15 carries by a stout Florida defense. He said some of that was him not quite trusting his blockers like he should, and line coach John Hevesy blamed some missed assignments. The Bulldogs need to get on the same page this week. Kentucky ranks last in the SEC in rushing defense, giving up...
Rutgers stuns UConn
October 31, 2009
Posted by ESPN.com’s Brian Bennett Connecticut is just snake bitten. The Huskies trailed Rutgers 21-10 at halftime, but battled back to take a 24-21 lead on Jordan Todman‘s touchdown run with 38 seconds left. Todman’s run came on fourth-and-goal. On Rutgers’ next play from scrimmage, though, Tom Savage found Tim Brown for an 81-yard touchdown pass, and the Scarlet Knights won 28-21. UConn (4-4, 1-3 Big East) has now led in the fourth quarter in all four of its losses....
Struggling Atlanta CBs face huge test against Brees
October 31, 2009
AP Photo/Lynne Sladky Drew Brees and the Saints will look to exploit Atlanta’s struggling secondary. Posted by ESPN.com’s Pat Yasinskas On paper, it might be the biggest mismatch of the NFL season. New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees and his army of receivers, which just might be the deepest stable in the league, vs. Atlanta’s much-maligned secondary. You could say this one is Goliath going against David again. But that one doesn’t quite fit...
Does Boof Bonser Have a Future with the Minnesota Twins?
October 31, 2009
Boof Bonser is out of options, both literally and figuratively. Just two years removed from serving as the number two starter in Minnesota’s rotation, Bonser, 28, is in the uncomfortable position of not knowing what his future with the organization may hold or if he even has a future with the organization. The Twins currently have half a dozen pitchers under contract for 2010 that started twelve games or more last season. Bonser, who spent 2009 rehabbing from surgery to repair tears in...