Short-handed Vols rise to the occasion – and in the polls

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, January 11th 2010. Under Basketball Tags: Bruce Pearl, College Basketball, Kansas, NCAA Basketball, SEC, Tennessee Volunteers, Tyler Smith

When Tennessee indefinitely suspended four key contributors, including star forward Tyler Smith, following their recent running afoul of the law, it was expected to be a massive blow for a team that had high hopes this season. And then, when Smith, a three-year starter and two-time All-SEC honoree, was ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Jan. 11th): Tom Cable likely done in Oakland, Jeremy Bates going to Seattle, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, January 11th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Al Davis, Andy Reid, Arizona, Donovan McNabb, Felix Jones, Green Bay Packers, Jeremy Bates, Jim Fassel, Kevin Kolb, Marion Barber, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, Oakland, Pete Carroll, Tashard Choice, Tom Cable, USC

Tom Cable Done in Oakland? Al Davis and Tom Cable will reportedly meet today to discuss Cable's future, and according to Oakland beat writer, David White, Cable doesn't stand much of a chance. With Jim Fassel, Kevin Gilbride, Jim Harbaugh, and others waiting in the wings as potential replacements, Cable will likely be fired by ... Continue Reading

Fantastic four: Mali’s four-goal comeback v. Angola at African Cup of Nations (VIDEO)

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, January 10th 2010. Under Other Sports Tags: African Cup of Nations, Angola, Mali, Seydou Keita, Soccer

However, if you were waiting until tomorrow and onward to see the likes of Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto’o in action for their respective nations at the 2010 African Cup of Nations, you missed on out on one amazing match that shouldn’t have been in today’s tournament opener between host ... Continue Reading

OC choice important for Bears

Posted By Matt Gentile On Sunday, January 10th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Al Saunders, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Dick Butkus, Green Bay Packers, Jay Cutler, Jedd Fisch, Jeremy Bates, Jim Chaney, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Orton, Mike Ditka, Pete Carroll, Rex Grossman, Ron Turner, St. Louis Rams, Super Bowl XLIV, Tom Clements, Tony Dungy, Trent Dilfer, University of Minnesota, University of Tennessee, USC, Washington Redskins

Since I live in the Chicagoland area and have been a Bears fan ever since my mother told me stories about Dick Butkus before bed, I try not to write exclusively about them. As a blogger, it's important to be unbiased and fair, which hopefully is the case whenever you ... Continue Reading

Pete the Pres: Carroll agrees to dual role with Seahawks

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Saturday, January 9th 2010. Under NCAA Football, NFL Tags: Jack Del Rio, Jeff Fisher, Jon Gruden, Mike Riley, Pac-10, Pete Carroll, Seattle Seahawks, USC

A day after firing Jim Mora after a 5-11 season, the Seattle Seahawks have already found their new head man. And as expected, Pete Carroll is finally making his foray back into the NFL head coaching ranks after nine success-filled seasons at USC. According to reports, Carroll and ... Continue Reading

The new ‘hands-on’ approach to coaching: The unfortunate cases of Mark Mangino, Mike Leach and Jim Leavitt

Posted By Chris Humpherys On Saturday, January 9th 2010. Under Basketball, NCAA Football, NCAA Recruiting Tags: Jim Leavitt, Kansas Jayhawks, Mark Mangino, Mike Leach, Texas Tech, USF Bulls

Bobby Knight used to manhandle players. In his days at Indiana University, Knight was known for throwing chairs, roughing up the occasional athlete and melting down at the random post-game press conference. Despite his success, Knight was known as much for his temper tantrums as he was for his titles. ... Continue Reading

Is Seattle Carroll’s next challenge?

Posted By Matt Gentile On Saturday, January 9th 2010. Under NCAA Football, NFL Tags: Buffalo Bills, Jim Mora, Los Angeles, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Pete Carroll, Rose Bowl, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Trojans, USC

It looks like Pete Carroll could head from Troy to the Emerald City by the beginning of next week. Multiple media outlets are reporting that USC head coach Pete Carroll is considering a return to the NFL to coach the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle fired head coach Jim Mora Friday morning after ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Jan. 8th): Jim Mora done in Seattle, Eric Mangini staying in Cleveland, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, January 8th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Adam Vinatieri, Anquan Boldin, Baltimore Ravens, Braylon Edwards, Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini, Green Bay, Green Bay Packers, Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville, Jim Mora, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Marc Bulger, Matt Stover, Mike Holmgren, New England, Randy Moss, Seattle, St. Louis, Wes Welker

Jim Mora Done in Seattle Mora lasted just one season in Seattle, as he guided the disappointing Seahawks to a 5-11 record and third place finish in the weak NFC West. With tons of issue in Seattle on both sides of the ball, and Seattle already axing former GM Tim Ruskell, ... Continue Reading

2010 NFL Playoff Predictions: Calling the Super Bowl

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, January 8th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Arizona, Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore, Baltimore Ravens, Brett Favre, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Eric Weddle, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans, New Orleans Saints, NFL playoffs, Peyton Manning, Phillip Rivers, San Diego, San Diego Chargers, Super Bowl

If you missed our Wild Card preview (which has yet to be determined), go here. The outcome of those four games leads into this article, which dissects the eventual match-ups, and leads to a Super Bowl winner. We didn't really take the time to make a pick for the Super Bowl ... Continue Reading

Is Mike Shanahan Washington’s Missing Piece?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, January 7th 2010. Under NFL Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Clinton Portis, Denver, Denver Broncos, Jason Campbell, Jim Zorn, Joe Gibbs, Mike Shanahan, Norv Turner, Oakland Raiders, Washington Redskins

Norv Turner couldn't do it. The guy that originally brought Washington two titles, Joe Gibbs, couldn't get it done in his second try, either. Few truly believed Jim Zorn, who had zero previous head coaching experience was ready, so after all the Washington Redskins franchise has been through in the past ... Continue Reading

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