The American Bald Eagle has officially been taken off the Endangered Species List by our U.S. Government. Back in 1963 there was only 417 nesting pairs left in the United States, today there is well over 10,000 nesting pairs. Just wanted to educate you folks this morning and as you well know, its the ???-??????!!!!
I am not referring to the ominous fact of never returning a kickoff for a touchdown. The Bucs have never had the same starting offensive line two years in a row.
Read the rest of this story »The Indianapolis Colts peaked at the right time last season and enter training camp as clear favorites in the division. The passing game remains deep and dangerous. Tom Moore has the ability to create a lot of mismatches with various multiple receiver or tight end sets. Joseph Addai is the perfect fit for Moore's scheme at running back. He displays excellent quickness and possesses a natural feel for the passing game. But what happens if Addai goes down? The Colts lack experienced depth. The front four is very active. Anthony McFarland looks re-energized with the Colts. Bob Sanders must stay healthy. Not only does he fill gaps against the run, but his presence takes this defense to another level. They lose experience at cornerback with the departures of Nick Harper and Jason David, but Marlin Jackson and Kelvin Hayden possess more upside.
Read the rest of this story »Twice in less than one year, quarterback Chris Simms made a contract decision that may come back to haunt him.
In the spring of 2006, he chose not to sign a fairly lucrative contract offer from Tampa Bay (believed to be in the $10-million range) in favor of signing a one-year deal as a restricted free agent, the idea being that a solid season as the starter would allow him to cash in after 2006. Well, we all know what followed: a season-ending injury that involved the removal of his spleen.
Read the rest of this story »The NBA Draft is tonight at 7 PM ET on ESPN.
It's a shame that we already know the Trailblazers will Draft Ohio State's Greg Oden with the #1 Pick. Where's the fun in that? Ah, well. Word on the street is that my Bobcats are trying to get in the Kevin Garnett sweepstakes, which along with the 8th Pick (and an undisclosed player) could net them Amare Stoudemire. I know, I know, dreaming the impossible dream. With my Luck the undisclosed player would be Raymond Felton (Oh NO!) and Amare's knees would deteriorate before he ever stepped in Charlotte's Arena. Anyway tune in or go to ESPN.com later on and see who took who. Maybe my Magic will make up for the Billy Donovan fiasco, eh, maybe not.
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