When CB Terrence Wheatley walked off the Gillette Stadium field last Thursday with a couple of trainers, it crossed my mind it would be for the last time as a Patriot for Wheatley. But his chance of sticking around went up with CB Leigh Bodden going down.
Detroit Lions
1 September 2010
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20 April 2010
Patriot fans know there are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and Bill Belichick will trade down during the draft.
It’s not just a pattern; it’s as reliable as the seasons, the sun rising, and celebrity controversies.
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28 September 2009
Joey Galloway continues to disappoint.
Congratulations to the Detroit Lions on their first win since 2007. It was a long wait, but they finally got it. Wish you the best success, until you play the Patriots.
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26 May 2009
As OTA's and minicamps progress while training camp begin to roll over the horizon, America's favorite sport nears its regular season. While nobody knows how well teams will do in a season with the randomness of injuries and several other factors, it's always interesting to look ahead at the schedule and prognosticate. Unlike most people, I'm not going to give just a win or loss for each game, rather I'm going to predict how many times the Steelers would win if they played a team 10 times. For instance if the Steelers were playing a very crappy team, I would say 9/10 or 10/10. At the end i will add up the wins and divide by 10, giving us how many wins they will have this season.
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9 April 2009
In the world of journalism, it's the greatest compliment when an article you wrote inspires others to express their own opinion on the same subject.
Back in February, I wrote an article asking the question should teams draft tight ends in the first round. It was a relevant question because Oklahoma State's Brandon Pettigrew could be the only TE selected within the first 32 picks.
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25 February 2009
And with the first pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions select…
A) Matthew Stafford, QB, UGA
B) Eugene Monroe, OT, UVA
C) Aaron Curry, LB, WF
D) Jason Smith, OT, BAY
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16 February 2009
As the draft approaches, it's obvious that the Patriots need an outside linebacker that can effectively rush the quarterback and maybe another cornerback to add to the competition between Ellis Hobbs, Jonathan Wilhite, and Terrence Wheatley. Finding the kind of LB that would fit in New England will be tougher this year.
Continue reading "A Difficult Search for Patriots-type Players"
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29 December 2008
Boy, we don't even get a chance to let the fact that the Patriots are out of the playoffs for the first time since 2002 soak in before the team is involved in off-season news.
On Monday, three teams fired their head coaches, with two of the head men out of work have Patriots ties. Rod Marinelli was canned after a 0-16 season with Detroit, snitch Eric Mangini was let go by the Jets for missing the playoffs two out of three years, and Cleveland had enough of Romeo Crennel after 40 losses in four seasons. Crennel and Mangini were both former defensive coordinators for the Patriots.
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11 December 2008
Happy Holidays!!!!!
To you and yours I hope that you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
As the NFL reaches the last quarter of the season, fantasy owners are positioning themselves for the playoffs. As the fantasy playoffs continue, quality free agent pick-ups could be the boost that your team needs to climb to the top of the mountain. So, as we do each week, we are providing fantasy football players with the best information in the most interesting format possible. So, enjoy your viewing of this video that is sure to bring you what you need and remind you of things that you want.
Continue reading "Fantasy Sportsgirl Video - Your Fantasy ..."
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9 December 2008
Well, anyone reading this blog likely watched Sunday's contest between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions, so I'm not going to provide a summary. Suffice it to say, though, that the Vikings got away with playing another terrible game yet walking out with a victory.
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26 November 2008
Seasons Greetings!!!!
I am giving you a gift in this holiday season. Over the next few weeks most of us will spend our time meeting and greeting, traveling and shopping, and stuffing and laughing - so I thought that I would share one of my favorite pastimes, ogling and drooling.
Continue reading "Giving Thanks!-Houston Texans Cheerleaders Video"
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24 November 2008
No one is saying it. The networks and big newspapers love to ignore the WAC, Mountain West, and others as if they were a conservative Republican with no charisma. In my area, for example, the Utah-BYU game was not even on television. A game between two top 20 teams was unavailable. A game that would determine one of the schools in the BCS this season was a no-show.
Continue reading "BCS Automatic Conference Qualifier Could Be Added"
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19 November 2008
The BCS system, a playoff, the pre-BCS system, oh the debates! So lets turn the tables on the BCS minus the C.
In this era of confusion, befuddlement, and Obama's "Spread the wealth around" mantra, I thought it would be fun to spread some myself. Since the major networks control political elections,the polls, and BCS process as well, let's turn the tables. So I offer an alternative BCS-the Broadcaster Championship Series. Let's see if they like a little of their own, poorly funded and can't get a necessary surgery for years, medicine.
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17 November 2008
In fact, if you throw out the games versus the embarrassments that are the Detroit Lions and the Cincinnati Bengals, they have not given up less than 28 points all season. This does not bode we
Continue reading "Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts-Gary ..."
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13 November 2008
As the NFL reaches solidly into the second half of the season, fantasy owners are positioning themselves for the playoffs. With big games this week, including the Dallas Cowboys vs. the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots vs. the New York Jets, team and player match-ups should have an impact your selections. Mid-season trades and quality free agent pick-ups could be the boost that your team needs to climb to the top of the mountain.
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8 November 2008
Weeeeeeek 10 is off and running after the first Thursday night game of the season. The Crypt Keeper and I are coming off a 2-2 Week 9 record. A record we plan to top this week in Week 10. So with that said, without further ado......maestro hit theeeeeeeeeeee music!
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31 October 2008
This weeks video from the Fantasy Sportsgirl Team. Enjoy!
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30 October 2008
innesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, and (most recently) Oakland Raiders, has been working out for the Detroit Lions, and Detroit coach Rod Marinelli is considering Pep to replace the struggling Dan Orlovsky. Gus Frerotte is the starting QB for the Vikings.
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24 October 2008
S Neck Full Participation in Practice --
Washington Redskins at Detroit Lions
NamePositionInjuryPractice StatusGame Status
WAS
Cornelius Griffin DT Shoulder Did Not Participate In Practice --
Washington Redskins at Detroit Lions
NamePositionInjuryPractice StatusGame Status
WAS
Cornelius Griffin DT Shoulder Did Not Participate In Practice --
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22 October 2008
Wednesday Blast!
Somewhere the Tuna is smiling…
Hello Blast fans,
It’s that time again, time to do some blasting and we got some great stuff from Frisco, KC and everywhere else. Now since there are an extremely large amount of blasts with a number of unsavory words. I take it upon myself to replace them and still keep the original statements intact.
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21 October 2008
Fantasy Sportsgirl returns for a new week in the NFL. Feel free to comment.
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20 October 2008
While surfing the internet recently, I have come to a sad conclusion-the Apocalypse is UPON US! The number of morons in America is staggering. I wrote a column several weeks ago talkling about what would happen if a star quarterback like Tony Romo was injured during the season. Although the comments I have recieved here have been insightful,I was lambasted by some on other message boards for claiming that he indeed was injured. I found it laughable that they could not understand that a question was being raised. (Article is found in September Archives) Romo wasn't hurt. We all knew that. Now he is - as well as Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, and Brodie Croyle. My staments on its effects on a team have also come true. But I digress.
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16 October 2008
Fantasy Sportgirl is a great way to get your fantasy player information.
Check here a few times a week for updated Fantasy Sportsgirl videos,
as well as humurous sports' quotes, and columns about a variety of sports issues.
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This is an ongoing record of the funniest sport quotes from the major and local sports talk shows like ATH, PTI, Jim Rome, etc. Feel free to contribute some of you own from TV and radio or comment on the ones you see here. Your new quotes will be integrated daily as part of the ongoing record. To post a quote or make a comment just follow the comment link at the bottom.
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15 October 2008
Fantasy Sportsgirl for this week includes comments on Randy Moss.
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14 October 2008
It happened. It really happened. The Detroit Lions did something smart. The trade of Roy Williams has got to bring some hope to the historically horrific franchise-not because Roy can't play, but because the Lions have just turned one first round pick(Roy Williams) into several picks. Let's face it. The Lions need picks, but what they really need is players.
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13 October 2008
s the Minnesota Vikings left the field in the first half of Sunday's lackluster contest against the Detroit Lions, Vikings fans reigned down boos on their Purple. Midway through the second half, chants of "Fire Childress!" could be heard booming through the Metrodome. With the type of anemic offense the Vikings have had over the last three years, there is good reason that Childress should be doing no more than updating his resume by now. On the other hand, the Vikes ARE 3-3 this season and tied with Green Bay and Chicago (next week's opponent) for first place in the hapless NFC North.
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sota Vikings
55.7 pct 988 yds 3 TD 3 Int 76.1 rating 3-1 W-L
55.7 pct 988 yds 3 TD 3 Int 76.1 rating 3-1 W-L
Dan Orlovsky, 4th season - Detroit Lions
55.1 pct 253 yds 1 TD 2 Int 59.3 rating 0-1 W-L
Trent Green, 15th season - St. Louis Rams
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oming off a fortunate victory over the New Orleans Saints on MNF last week, and playing a team (the Detroit Lions) that we have had complete domination over for pretty much their entire existence, the Minnesota Vikings had ever excuse to be supremely confident heading home to tame the Lions. Of course, this being the Minnesota Vikings, nothing quite ever goes exactly according to plan...
Continue reading "Despite Safety, Win Over Lions Is Anything But"
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10 October 2008
A brand new fantasy sportsgirl video for this week. Who to start? Who to sit?
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8 October 2008
Check out Fantasy Sportsgirl every week-always here at my site!
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7 October 2008
Sean Salisbury offers his fantasy football preview for week 6 of the NFL. Check this out every week at my blog.
Continue reading "Sean Salisbury's Fantasy Preview for Week 6"
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6 October 2008
It was an interesting week in the National Football League. A few surprises, a big meltdown by one team and one bruised and battered team found a way to win a big prime-time game. Let's get right to it--game by game.
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3 October 2008
First off, I want to introduce myself. My name is Jake, I live in Houston. I'm glad I found this place. I've read a lot of bloggers material today from predictions to their favorite teams' rants, it's great. I enjoyed it. Sports, baby sports!
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30 September 2008
The Crying Game
The Terrell Owens story
Hello NFL fans,
Well here we are, week four of the third year with his last team. This will be his last team, I truly believe that. If I were an owner I would rather get a letter full of anthrax and then imprisoned IN Cuba to spend the rest of my days. The continuous onslaught of reporters and fans condemning my name and wanting my head on a stick would be too much for me to bare.
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26 September 2008
The economic “crisis" is not that complicated. The stock market always wants positive press to continue its trading
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The Blast 1.5
Hello Blast fans,
I know I was making this a weekly blog for all those problems with everyone’s teams. But the response to the Blast has been overwhelming and some of these are just to funny to wait any longer. Keep on emailing and commenting I love posting up what you guys want to say about your teams.
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25 September 2008
This is an ongoing record of the funniest sports' quotes from the major and local sports talk shows like ATH, PTI, Jim Rome, etc. I missed a few during Hurricane Ike and could use your help. Feel free to contribute some of you own from TV and radio or comment on the ones you see here. Your new quotes will be integrated daily as part of the ongoing record. To post a quote or make a comment just follow the comment link at the bottom.
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Your favorite method of getting your football returns this week . The popular video series can be found at my blog.
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12 September 2008
I just wanted to let you know that I may be unable to post for a few days. I live south of Houston, near Galveston, Texas. As hurricane Ike approaches there may be power outages and loss of internet access. If that is the case, I will be unable to write my column. Remember though, there are things much more important than sports. If you need Ike information, you can go to:
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11 September 2008
Houston Texans injury update:
Megan Manfull of the Houston Chronicle has reported these injuries -
Running back Ahman Green - It wasn't a cramp that limited his play Sunday. He has a sprained ankle.
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Here is the great Jack Buck's poem that was given on September 17, 2001."Since this nation was founded ... under God
More than 200 years ago
We have been the bastion of freedom
The light that keeps the free world aglow
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hicago Bears, and even the Atlanta Falcons - the Falcons? Meanwhile, the Oakland Raiders, the Detroit Lions, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Indianapolis Colts, and the Houston Texans looked like they forgot that the preseason was over -the Colts - our beloved Texans? Maybe, they just didn’t get the memo.
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10 September 2008
NFL Week 1 Results
NY Giants 16 Wahington 7
Pittsburgh 38 Houston 17
Atlanta 34 Detroit 21
Tennessee 17 Jacksonville 10
Baltimore 17 Cincinnati 10
Philadelphia 38 St. Louis 3
NY Giants 16 Wahington 7
Pittsburgh 38 Houston 17
Atlanta 34 Detroit 21
Tennessee 17 Jacksonville 10
Baltimore 17 Cincinnati 10
Philadelphia 38 St. Louis 3
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You can get your fantasy football updates here as well as columns, funny sports quotes, injury updates and anything else sports related. If your not already seeing this video just hit the sportspoet link and you will get everything that you need to keep up with your favorite sports teams. Thank you for visiting this site.
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9 September 2008
This is an ongoing record of the funniest sports' quotes from the major and local sports talk shows like ATH, PTI, Jim Rome, etc. Feel free to contribute some of you own from TV and radio or comment on the ones you see here. Your new quotes will be integrated daily as part of the ongoing record. To post a quote or make a comment just follow the comment link at the bottom.
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27 July 2008
It isn't a surprise that the Patriots signed veteran running back LaMont Jordan. During the off-season they brought Kevin Jones to Foxborough for an interview and likely a physical as they wanted to gauge his recovery from off-season surgery. Ultimately New England passed on Jones and he signed with Chicago. A few weeks later, the Pats sign Jordan.
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16 May 2008
We're all familiar with an all points bulletin. This isn't as grand. This is a few points bulletin:
I want an independent investigation opened into Super Bowl XXXVII. Tampa Bay had an unfair advantage because head coach Jon Gruden coached the Raiders the year before and knew all of their plays. Anyone who's watched their Super Bowl highlight video hear jubilant defenders running to Gruden saying variations of "It was just like you told us." That's because he designed the offense Oakland ran and coached quarterback Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon on how to run the system. Gruden knew practically every strength, weakness and tendency of the Oakland offense and with the Bucs exploited the Raiders. Gruden didn't need video tape because it was all committed to memory. He's a cheater! Scandal!
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28 April 2008
After seven rounds and 252 picks, one thing stands out. 41 defensive linemen were drafted and 39 offensive linemen were granted employment.
Did someone say monkey see, monkey do? They always said the NFL is a copycat league and it couldn't be more obvious.
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