It’s official: Asante Samuel is an Eagle
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Asante Samuel has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. The deal is reportedly a six-year deal for $57 million, $20 million of which is guaranteed.
Blast and GCobb.com first broke the story on Thursday night.
Photo Caption: “Joselio Who? That’s what I say. #22 is mine.”
When Will The 2008 NFL Schedule Be Released?
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With free agency just beginning, what’s the next date for NFL fans to mark on the calendar? The release of the 2008 NFL schedule. In 2006, the schedule was released on April 6th. In 2007, it was April 11th. So, look for this years schedule to come out the week of April 7th. Guys don’t [...]
Bruce to visit 49ers
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ESPN.com’s Matt Mosley is reporting that the 49ers have confirmed that former St. Louis Ram Isaac Bruce is on his way to San Francisco for a visit.
Redskins have no free agent visits planned
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Jason La Canfora of the Washington Post reports that the Redskins currently don’t have any free agent visits planned. This is a bit odd, considering that Dan Snyder usually loves to throw tons of dough around to average players.
It was reported recently that bringing in a big-time #1 wide receiver was Snyder’s [...]
Vilma is a Saint
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Not literally. Ok, maybe. Well, he’s on the football team. He could be a really good guy too. Either way, the Saints sent a conditional draft pick to the N.Y. Jets for linebacker Jonathan Vilma.
The draft pick would have to be able to escalate pretty high, in our opinion. [...]
Eagles and Samuel close to finalizing
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According to Boston.com, the Eagles and Asante Samuel are close to finalizing a six-year, $60 million deal that could be reached with incentives. Earlier today, the team scheduled a 4:30pm press conference for Samuel.
The only thing holding this one back is if Samuel pulls a LeCharles Bentley and backs out at the zero hour.
PFT Report confirms our report
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We reported on GCobb.com and Blast magazine about two weeks ago that the Eagles were going hard after Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald. Well, today Profootballtalk.com confirms our report. To all the lunatics on the message boards that said I was stupid and had no sources, apparently I’m not all that bad:
EAGLES CHASING CLEMONS
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Kris Jenkins to the Jets
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According to ESPN.com, the Jets are expected to send a third- and a fifth-round draft pick to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for former stud defensive tackle Kris Jenkins. Jenkins used to be a hell of a player, but simply hasn’t been the same the last couple of years.
Photo Caption: “I just ate the [...]
Source: Asante Samuel has a deal in place with the Eagles
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According to a source, the Philadelphia Eagles have landed Asante Samuel. You can read more about it here.
Rams cut Bruce
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Isaac Bruce has been released by the Rams on the eve of free agency.
Bruce was a phenomenal player for the Rams over the years, but he has been getting old. He’ll catch on somewhere, he can still be productive.
Congress hates lying
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The FBI will now investigate whether Roger Clemens was lying. You can read the full story here.
Packers website says Favre to retire….then it removed it
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The Sporting News website has the picture of the screenshot here. It makes us curious at OTR. That’s not a stupid little mistake that the web people got wrong. That information is somewhere and we are inclined to believe it. OTR believes everything it reads, which makes us more of a [...]
Pacman Jones has permission to seek trade
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Surprise, surprise. The Titans have reportedly given former first-round pick Pacman Jones permission to shop his services.
The bigger questions is: What would you accept for him? Or, what would a team give up for him? He is in constant trouble with the law and currently suspended indefinitely. Just when you [...]
Howard Eskin reports that the Eagles want Fitzgerald
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Howard Eskin, controversial afternoon drive-time host on 610 WIP in Philadelphia, just called into the station to report that the Eagles are interested in CB Asante Samuel and Cardinals’ WR Larry Fitzgerald. Is there an echo in here? If it sounds like you have heard the Fitzgerald info before, you have. Here. [...]
Whiskey: The Best
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Before you say anything, whiskey drinking is a sport. I like to say whiskeys. I like the plural version best. I do love all whiskeys, but one stands out as my favorite. Which one you ask? The official whiskey of the Kentucky Derby, Early Times Whiskey. Oh man, it’s so good.
It’s also the official whiskeys [...]
Arizona Cardinals And Larry Fitzgerald: Not Close.
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It seems the Cardinals are going to enter free agency an absolute mess. Reports from Arizona indicate that the Cardinals and Larry Fitzgerald are not at all close in restructuring Fitzgerald’s contract. Eugene Parker, Fitzgerald’s agent, is looking to get his client a four year contract, but the Cardinals want him to sign a six [...]
Don’t watch this!!
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I warned you. This is on another level of embarrassing. Dodger fans have probably already seen this and done their best to either convince themselves that it was all a bad dream, or tried to forget that it exists altogether. Orel Hersheiser dancing on the bench in the beginning is absolutely shameful. [...]
We wouldn’t want to be Scott Spiezio
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Interesting story: The St. Louis Cardinals have cut Scott Spiezio and it wasn’t because of the dumb red goatee. Six charges have been filed against Spiezio stemming from a December 30th evening of fun. The charges are: driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving under the influence with a blood [...]
Is Lying Under Oath Bad?
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Apparently, Roger Clemens may have lied in front of congress. I’m sure we all thought this steroid thing was over when an overwhelmingly truthful Clemens gave his sworn testimony earlier this month. Surprisingly, it’s not. Congress has asked the Justice Department to research and determine if Needle Ass lied under oath.
PHOTO CAPTION: “Thanks for preparing [...]
Flush That Turd Down The Toilet
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Sean Salisbury will not be calling John Clayton the ‘crypt keeper’ as an ESPN employee anymore. In what has been long overdue, ESPN has dumped Salisbury like the turd he is. In my opinion, he has never said anything relevant or intelligent. All he liked to do was pick fights with little John Clayton and [...]
Yao Breaks His Huge Foot
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9 foot 11 inch, Houston Rocket Center, Yao Ming fractured his foot and will be out for the remainder of the season. I’m not surprised, this happens every year. Julia Louis-Dreyfus has a better shot at being able to make it through a full season.
PHOTO CAPTION: My season lasted this long.
This can’t come at a [...]
Rob on Poker
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While reading the Blast Magazine sports section I realized that there is no recent mention of poker anywhere. Don’t get me wrong I am by no means trying to say that poker is a sport. It’s more of a thinking mans game like chess and nobody would call chess a sport. I realize you must [...]
All-new JackieGleason.com
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Ok, I know this isn’t sports, but my marketing firm just launched JackieGleason.com today for Jackie’s birthday. All-new site, go check it out.
Bush should probably hand Heisman to VY
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So, Reggie Bush doesn’t want the NCAA to hear his testimony in the Lloyd Lake he said/she said battle. According to Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports, Bush failed to take a deposition Monday morning after his attorneys asked that neither his testimony nor his parents’ testimony be made available to the NCAA and the [...]
John Czarnecki drops the knowledge
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Here are some great quick hit updates on the NFL from Foxsports.com’s John Czarnecki.
-The Saints are currently in the lead for the services of Asante Samuel. Samuel supposedly wants between $10 and $11 million per year. Off The Record (OTR): Well, he ain’t worth it. He’s a nice player for sure. [...]
Broncos want another turn defensive lineman
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The Rocky Mountain News is reporting that a deal between the Detroit Lions and the Denver Broncos involving defensive tackle Shaun “I play hard when I want to” Rogers.
The deal would be great for Denver if they knew that he was going to play hard on a consistent basis. Rogers isn’t short on talent; [...]
Top Ten Underrated dunks in the NBA
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It’s not officially Tuesday yet, but I’m ready to prepare for Top-Ten Tuesday (TTT) with the Top Ten underrated dunks in the history of the dunk contest. I don’t really think these are underrated, but I thought I’d give you some video to watch.
Profootballtalk: Source says Cowboys may be after Walker
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A source has told Profootballtalk.com that the Cowboys are working on a deal to acquire Javon Walker from the Broncos. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones likes big plays, but maybe likes big names even more.
Walker missed half of the season last year due to injury, and stunk when he did play. I can’t imagine [...]
“The First 48: NFL Edition”
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Our favorite show is back! Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie was arrested in Miami early Sunday morning on charges of aggravated battery, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest without violence.
According to a Miami police report, McKinnie, 28, spit on the face of a bouncer, shoved a camera phone into his face and finally picked [...]
In Entertainment:
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Don’t miss Blast’s Liz Raftery Liveblog the 2008 Academy Awards. She’ll be writing all Oscar night-long!
Darren McFadden runs a 4.33 40-yard dash at Combine
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He also ran a 4.27 on the first run, though it was unofficial. McFadden is a possible number one overall pick, and he didn’t hurt his chances with this time. 4.33 is fast for a wide receiver. 4.33 is game-breaking speed. Numbers like these may benefit the Miami Dolphins the most [...]
Pearl Vs Calipari: Let’s Get It On!
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The state of Tennessee plays host to the NCAA’s regular season game of the year Saturday night for the 1-2 showdown at FedEx Forum, home of John Calipari’s Memphis Tigers (26-0). The second ranked Tennessee Volunteers (24-2), coached by Bruce Pearl, are traveling across the state in attempt to repeat their 76-58 win over the [...]
The Mail Has Been Delivered: Late Because Of Snow?
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Before I open some mail, let’s discuss some basketball. Duke lost again. They suck. Gunning 37 three-pointers is not how basketball is played.
Moving along, the Lakers beat the Suns in the best NBA game of the year Wednesday night. If you haven’t seen this Lakers team play recently, watch them. They are that good. Kobe [...]
Photo of Clemens puts him at Jose Canseco’s party
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Check it out here.
Photo Caption: “Roger, look at all the people that think you are guilty!”
Ryan Howard gets paid
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The Philadelphia Phillies aren’t used to opening up the purse strings. But, as a result of Thursdays arbitration ruling, they will have to pay super-slugger Ryan Howard $10 million this season. The Phillies had previously offered up $7 million a year.
Here’s the skinny on this: The Phillies might need surgery to remove [...]
What’s the Wonderlic?
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The Wonderlic is the exam given at the NFL Combine every year to test an athlete’s intelligence, or facsimile thereof. In 2006, it was reported that QB Vince Young initially scored a 6 on his exam. This means that he has a head full of rusty nails and busted concrete pieces. You [...]
20-Year anniversary of Buddy’s Watching You
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If you aren’t from the Philly area, you will just think this is a terrible song, which it ultimately is. But, if you are an Eagles fan dating back to the Buddy Ryan era, you know why this song is great. The beat sucks. Not one guy can dance in rhythm. [...]
ProFutbolTalk
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You’ve heard of the popular NFL news website Profootballtalk.com? Well, this section is ProFutbolTalk. That’s right, Off the Record likes soccer too. Some readers will love it, others will hate it, just like the game of soccer itself. In hopes of getting some non-fans involved, I’m going to get this going [...]
Colt Brennan is a jackass
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Dan Pompeii of the Chicago Tribune is reporting that NFL hopeful and former University of Hawaii QB Colt Brennan has come across as a “jackass” according to one front-office person.
Brennan has posted some insane passing numbers at Hawaii, although he did so while playing against the likes of Maui State and Waikiki Tech. He [...]
Albert Haynesworth gets the franchise tag
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The big, often-dominant-when-he-has-a-new-contract-on-his-mind defensive tackle of the Tennessee Titans has been slapped with the franchise tag. Haynesworth was nothing short of a monster in 2007, proving his worth more when he was out of the lineup than when he was in it. He missed three games last season and his team lost all [...]
Johnny Damon considered retiring last year
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And most members of the Yankees organization wish he did. He told SI.com that he seriously considered leaving the game of baseball during spring training of 2007. His miserable performance at the start of the season last is a big reason that the Yankees got off to such a poor start. But, [...]
Perry’s Mailbag
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Thanks to all of you who have written to Perry with questions or lewd comments. Keep them coming. And Alex from Santa Barbara, CA, we did forward your funny little note to the appropriate authorities. Some jokes just aren’t funny.
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Paris Hilton: A Hottie Or A Nottie?
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On February 8th, 2008 a film that some predicted to be Oscar Winning, “The Hottie and The Nottie” was released to theaters. The people behind this prediction were Nicole Richie, Garfield the Cat, Roger Clemens, and star of the film, Paris Hilton, who played the part of ‘The Hottie.’ The film had an [...]
Colts franchise Clark
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The Indianapolis Colts have placed the franchise tag on tight end Dallas Clark. Under the terms of the tag, Clark will make $4.522 million in 2008.
Considering how poor the free agent market is for his position, this news blows harder than Koren Robinson at a routine traffic stop for anyone needing a tight end.
How Will The West Be Won?
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The new-look Phoenix Suns will be host to the new-look Los Angeles Lakers tonight at 9:00pm EST on ESPN. More importantly, Shaquille O’Neal welcomes Kobe Bryant to his new home court at the US Airways Center. Shaq joined the Suns on February 6th when he was traded for Shawn Marion, but has not [...]
Vladmir Guerrero: No DH for me
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No? Then how about the DL? Guerrero said today that he has soreness in the elbow that limited him to DH duty for much of last year. In December, he was nearly back to where it should be, but that seems to have changed. Despite the soreness, he refuses to be [...]
Jason Kidd is a Maverick
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ESPN.com reports that the Jason Kidd deal is done. Kidd is officially a Maverick and the deal will cost Dallas about $11 million more than the original deal.
“It’s done,” Mavericks owner Mark Cuban told ESPN.com via e-mail Tuesday afternoon. “J-Kidd is a Mav.”
It is not known at this moment if the extra $11 million [...]
Source: Eagles are loading up for a run
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A separate source confirmed my report on Larry Fitzgerald and added a bit too. Check it out in the main magazine.
Lito Sheppard wants to stay?
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According to Comcast Sportsnet, the idea that the Philadelphia Eagles have allowed Lito Sheppard to seek a trade is simply not true. However, Sheppard does want to be paid like the top cornerback he believes that he is. While it is true that he can be quite a playmaker, the bottom line is [...]
Muhsin Muhammad is like a kid who played with scissors
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He got cut. According to NFL.com, the Bears have released wide receiver Mushin Muhammad. Considering how impotent the Bears offense is, this doesn’t speak volumes about Muhammad.
Fear not, Muhammad fans, he is still a productive possession receiver that will find a home shortly.
Photo Caption: “Huh?! I’m on what? What’s a [...]
Andy Pettitte speaks
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And it’s official: He’s a bumpkin. I don’t remember him having this much of a Texas drawl (yes, Ben, I understand that he is originally from Louisiana, but he spent enough time in Texas that I could, in theory, be correct).
We’ll have more on this later, when it will be easy to copy [...]
Kyle Kendrick may or may not want to kill Brett Myers
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Phillies starting pitcher Brett Myers apparently got bored at spring training this year. So, what did he do to kill time? Made up a story to get fellow pitcher Kyle Kendrick to believe that he was traded to a Japanese team. But, he didn’t just concoct the story on his own, he [...]
A Little Bit Of Everything II:
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Led by two freshmen who combined for 50 points (Jeff Teague and James Johnson), Wake Forest outlasted the Duke Blue Devils 86-73 on Sunday. The Blue Devils launched up 28 three-pointers (only making eight), shot 52% from the free-throw line, turned the ball over 21 times, and had every starter foul out of the game. [...]
Bibby Changes Teams
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A point guard did change conferences this weekend, but it wasn’t Jason Kidd. The Sacramento Kings sent Mike Bibby to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Anthony Johnson, Tyronne “I Look Like A Little Girl” Lue, Lorenzen Wright, former Duke Blue Devil and current scrub Sheldon Williams, and a 2008 2nd-round draft pick.
Mike Bibby has [...]
Patriots to let Stallworth walk
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A league source has told Profootballtalk.com that the Patriots have informed wide receiver Donte Stallworth that they will not be picking up his $6 million option bonus due on February 25th, or his $2 million roster bonus due on the 29th.
Off the Record was shocked that the Patriots wouldn’t want to spend $8 million on [...]
Source: Eagles want Larry Fitzgerald
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According to a source close to the situation, the Philadelphia Eagles are working hard to get Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald. I first reported this on 610 WIP sports radio in Philadelphia and GCobb.com.
The Eagles would have to not only work out compensation for the Cardinals, but also re-structure Fitzgerald’s deal. He is currently [...]
A Little Bit Of Everything
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Not a real exciting Saturday in sports, but definitely some things to talk about. Superman made an appearance in New Orleans, Pavlik prevailed, Syracuse pulled off a big win, and Ricky Bobby is getting ready to go fast again.
New Orleans is host to the NBA all-stars this weekend and last night Dwight Howard and Gerald [...]
Shaq: Shut it, Bill Walton
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This is great. Bill Walton is obnoxious beyond belief. I know he’s paid to say these things, but I like Shaq’s reply:
Chiefs to cut Ty Law
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According to profootballtalk.com, a league source has told them that the Kansas City Chiefs plan to cut cornerback Ty Law. Law, 33, was drafted by the Patriots but played for the Jets in 2005 and spent the last two seasons with the Chiefs.
At least these kids aren’t crying
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Thanks to the NY Post for showing us this picture. Just in case you were wondering what happened to all the 19-0 t-shirts, this is what the Patriots did: Gave them to sick kids at a children’s hospital.
Actually, I don’t know that these kids are sick. Or even at a hospital. [...]
Do you believe he got fouled?
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That’s the only real question for Georgetown Hoyas radio announcer, Rich Chvotkin. A source, who wishes to remain anonymous, tipped us off to this video on 850thebuzz.com. This is hilarious. Shouldn’t you at least try to sound objective? I know it’s hometown radio, but this foul is a horrific call that [...]
Check the archives!
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I’ve been getting a ton of emails about how so much of the content goes off the main blog page so quickly because of new content. “My friend told me to check you’re stupid site because of some Brady Quinn gay story and nwo I can’t find it,” said one. Wow, that was [...]
Stackhouse thinks he’ll return to Mavericks shortly
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Apparently, Jerry Stackhouse is also an issue that is holding up the Jason Kidd deal. According to league sources, the NBA isn’t thrilled about Stackhouse’s public claim that he will return to the Mavericks soon should he be sent to New Jersey.
“I get 30 days to rest, then I’ll be right back,” Stackhouse told [...]
Van Horn To The Rescue?
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With our darling farmer, Devean George, still being a piece of poop by not allowing the Kidd deal to go through (using the Early Bird exception to block the trade), Keith Van Horn might be the missing link to make this deal happen.
Van Horn hasn’t played a lick for Dallas this year, but they still [...]
The Mail Has Been Delivered
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When we posted “Perry’s Mailbag,” we weren’t sure if the fans of this site were going to contribute. So, first I’d like to thank everyone who dropped me a line. I received a couple I couldn’t post (please watch the language), but a few I’d like to address. I would like to make this a [...]
Pacman Jones Pleads Guilty
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
I know what you are thinking: ‘to which case?’ To the case in Fayette County, GA where he was accused of felony obstruction of an officer. Yep, he pleaded guilty and will get three years probation and a $500 fine. Three years probation? He bit a cop!
“We’re very pleased. He pled [...]
Patriots Fans Knock it Off
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Ok, this is ridiculous. If the fans of Philadelphia have a reputation for being drunk, rude and pugnacious (it’s not all of them), then the Boston fans now have to be classified as whiny little babies (not all of them). 12,000 or so Patriots fans are giving the entire city’s sports fan base [...]
Zach Thomas, Waiver Wire. Waiver Wire, Zach Thomas
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Jay Glazer of Foxsports.com is reporting that the Miami Dolphins have informed long-time linebacker Zach Thomas that he will be released today. Thomas only played in five games in 2007, but was productive in those games. He ended the season on IR.
Ranking The Best Players In The NBA
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10) THE POINT GUARDS: Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Deron Williams, Chris Paul, and Baron Davis. I struggled with this list a lot, because all five of these players are deserving to be here. Each one of these players understand and play the point position in a way that makes everyone on [...]
C’mon Devean: Kidd Trade In Limbo
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According to Marc Stein from ESPN.com, Devean George of the Dallas Mavericks used a no-trade clause (a player in a one-year contract & also eligible for ‘Early Bird free agent rights at the end of the contract’ have the option to use a ‘no-trade’) to block the trade that would send Jason Kidd to the [...]
Belichick Has Cheated Since 2000
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According to Senator Arlen Specter, Bill Belichick has been cheating since 2000.
“There was confirmation that there has been taping since 2000, when Coach Belichick took over,” Specter said.
Ummmm…..did anyone notice that he won three (almost four) Super Bowls while this cheating occurred? Does anyone care? With all the talk of Barry [...]
For Philadelphia Eagles Fans Only
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Here is a piece I wrote for GCobb.com on the Eagles defensive end situation. If you aren’t an Eagles fan, you won’t care. If you are an Eagles fan, you might think I’m stupid. I just think the numbers from college will back me up. I think Gocong deserves a chance.