The Buffalo Bills‘ have some key parts in place, but the key to Coach Doug Marrone‘s first year in the pros will be the quarterback spot. Weapons like CJ Spiller only come around once in a while, and Buffalo has to take advantage of it. Part of this is just maximizing the amount of touches [...]
Ten years to the date since he announced his retirement, Patrick Roy was back in the same restaurant at the Pepsi Center in Denver to be introduced as the newest head coach of the Colorado Avalanche. Spirits were high, and Avalanche fans are no doubt hopeful that things are well on their way to turning [...]
It was the same situations, different day for the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. The only change, a rather significant one, was that this time the Rockies finished the game on top of the Houston Astros. Struggling recently with the ability to capitalize on opportunities from the plate, Colorado came through when it mattered most on [...]
Although the Memphis Grizzlies were surprisingly swept by the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, the series wasn’t a total loss. Memphis discovered that reserve small forward Quincy Pondexter can potentially be a steady source of perimeter scoring, and for this reason he should be a larger part of their game plan for [...]
Well, did he or didn’t he? This has been the question that has been taking up most of the time in the college football world for the majority of the day. Today, during the SEC meetings, Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban was discussing the lately enormously-hot topic of a possible nine-game conference schedule. [...]
The Oklahoma State Cowboys and Kansas Jayhawks will enter the 2013-14 college basketball season as the favorites in the Big 12 Conference. For what it is worth, these two teams split the season series this past season. Oddly enough, the Cowboys won on the road and the Jayhawks won on the road. Although Kansas will [...]
How does the “Man of Steel” shave? In this hotly debated topic, Gillette helps cut through the clutter with HowDoesHeShave.com, a website dedicated to uncovering the truth behind Superman’s grooming routine. Director Kevin Smith; TV hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman; scientist and comedian Bill Nye; and Mayim Bialik, actress and real-life neuroscientist, share their [...]
At first, when the NBA decided to make the act of flopping illegal, the reaction was that it would eliminate players from manipulating the officials. However, players across the league continue to flail at times when their is hardly a foul. Perhaps the most annoying part of a game, referees are forced to make a [...]
The most exciting aspect of fantasy baseball is obviously home runs. There is nothing better than hearing the crack of the bat and seeing a ball go sailing over the fence. However, seeing a speedy player dash the 90 feet from first to second in an attempt to steal the base has to be the [...]
After leading Dutch Eredivisie team AZ Alkmaar in scoring and to their first Dutch Cup Championship since 1982, transfer rumors have surrounded U.S. Men’s National Team forward Jozy Altidore. For a player that scored 26 goals in 26 games for Alkmaar in all competitions, there will be clubs all over the world that are scrambling to sign [...]
Reggie Bush had a career year in 2011 for the Miami Dolphins. However, his year will be cut short by one game due to a knee injury. Bush will miss the Dolphins season finale against the Jets on Sunday, but his knee injury is not thought to be serious. Bush finishes 2011 with 216 carries [...]
If I asked you to name the past 18 Super Bowl winning QBs, could you do it? Do you know how many names on that list are marginal QBs like the Dolphins have been trotting out for the last 12 years (since Marino retired)? The following list shows just how important it is for the [...]
The Dolphins might not have a chance to make the playoffs themselves, but they can ruin the playoff hopes of one of their most bitter rivals. The Jets travel to Miami a beaten and battered team that desperately needs a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Actually, the Jets need a win and A [...]
Until recently, the Miami Dolphins were a relatively healthy team. However, they lost All Pro LT, Jake Long earlier this week to a biceps injury. Now, the laundry list of injured Dolphins seems to keep growing. Reggie Bush, Jimmy Wilson, and Karlos Dansby did not practice on Thursday, for the second consecutive day. Reggie [...]
The Miami Dolphins have been disappointing in 2011, without question. However, the NFL fans, coaches, and players have spoken and have selected 2 Dolphins to the Pro Bowl and one as an alternate. Jake Long made the Pro Bowl team as a starting tackle, despite a subpar season (by his standards). Long has been battling [...]
Dan Marino…Best Pure Passer…EVER. Period. On Monday night, Drew Brees broke Dan Marino’s all time passing yardage record for a single season. However, Marino’s 5,084 passing yards were more impressive….MUCH more impressive. Why? There are several reasons: 1. Dan Marino accumulated 5,084 passing yards on 58 FEWER attempts and 78 FEWER completions than Drew Brees. [...]
It appears that, arguably the best defensive player in Miami Dolphins history, is about to hang up his cleats. Last night, stories began to break about Jason Taylor’s plan to retire at the end of the 2011 season. Taylor will play his final NFL game, at home against the New York Jets. What better way [...]
On Friday, two former Dolphins, along with 19 other former NFL players, filed suit against the NFL for their neglect on concussion related injuries. Patrick Surtain and Orande Gadsden were among the 21 players that were named in the lawsuit against the multi-billion dollar NFL. The Players claim that head trauma from their playing days [...]
The last time the Dolphins played the Patriots, Tom Brady threw for over 500 yards. Dolphins defensive coordinator, Mike Nolan said it was the worst game defensive game he’s EVER coached. That was a long time ago. That was September 12th. The Dolphins are a much different team, primarily because their defense has gotten progressively [...]
Well, Dolphins fans can cross one college QB option off their wish list. On Thursday, Matt Barkley announced his decision to return to USC for his senior season. That’s good news for all fans of the Trojans….and bad news for NFL teams that had hopes of drafting a young QB in the April Draft. Barkley [...]
