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Friday, November 9, 2018
Voters in California Are Stupid
How stupid can California voters be?
They actually voted against repealing a 12-cent gas tax (Proposition 6) because the government told them it would stop some road construction projects.
Here's a message to those dummies who voted No on 6: If you actually thinks the government spends money where it says it will on a proposition, then I have a bridge from London to sell you in the middle of the desert.
Wake up, people!
They actually voted against repealing a 12-cent gas tax (Proposition 6) because the government told them it would stop some road construction projects.
Here's a message to those dummies who voted No on 6: If you actually thinks the government spends money where it says it will on a proposition, then I have a bridge from London to sell you in the middle of the desert.
Wake up, people!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Monday, December 12, 2011
Dolphins take on new look
The Miami Dolphins are taking on a new look after firing their coach today.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Cardinals looking better
The Arizona Cardinals are looking much better with two straight wins after starting 1-6.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Redskins need to pick it up
The Washington redskins haven't looked very good the last two weeks. John Beck needs to pick it up.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Friday, April 2, 2010
Phillies to win World Series?
For the record, here are our predictions for the 2010 Major League Baseball season:
NL West
Colorado
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
Arizona
NL Central
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Chicago
Houston
Pittsburgh
NL East
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Florida
New York
Washington
AL West
Texas
Anaheim
Seattle
Oakland
AL Central
Minnesota
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Kansas City
AL East
Boston
New York
Tampa Bay
Baltimore
Toronto
NL Wild Card: Los Angeles
AL Wild Card: New York
World Series: Philadelphia over Boston
NL West
Colorado
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
Arizona
NL Central
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Chicago
Houston
Pittsburgh
NL East
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Florida
New York
Washington
AL West
Texas
Anaheim
Seattle
Oakland
AL Central
Minnesota
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Kansas City
AL East
Boston
New York
Tampa Bay
Baltimore
Toronto
NL Wild Card: Los Angeles
AL Wild Card: New York
World Series: Philadelphia over Boston
Monday, March 8, 2010
Lack of character prevails in the NFL
Let’s say you are the Cincinnati Bengals and are desperate for a wide receiver to play opposite Chad Ochocinco.
Do you go after Brandon Marshall? Terrell Owens? Antonio Bryant?
The numbers say Marshall or Owens. The attitude says none of the three.
Sure, Marshall had 101 receptions for 1,120 yards and 10 TDs for the Denver Broncos last season. But do you really want a spoiled brat who started training camp by kicking a football away from a ball boy and ended in his team’s doghouse?
Owens did have 55 catches for 849 yards and 5 TDs for the Buffalo Bills. Yet with his diminishing skills and me-first attitude, do you really want him?
Bryant had 39 catches for 600 yards and 4 TDs last year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Yet this is a guy who has already talked his way out of three cities.
Perhaps the Bengals should keep looking for a “team” player with less ability … but a better attitude.
On the character issue, how about the latest from the San Diego Chargers?
Nick Canepa of the San Diego Union-Tribune (who kisses up every chance possible to Chargers General Manager A.J. Smith) suggests the Chargers got rid of Antonio Cromartie due to his “lack of character.”
That being the case, how do the Chargers keep wide receiver Vincent Jackson, who has two driving under the influence (DUI) convictions in three years … among other things?
Perhaps “lack of character” gets overlooked if you are producing. Otherwise, Jackson would be going down the road with Cromartie.
Do you go after Brandon Marshall? Terrell Owens? Antonio Bryant?
The numbers say Marshall or Owens. The attitude says none of the three.
Sure, Marshall had 101 receptions for 1,120 yards and 10 TDs for the Denver Broncos last season. But do you really want a spoiled brat who started training camp by kicking a football away from a ball boy and ended in his team’s doghouse?
Owens did have 55 catches for 849 yards and 5 TDs for the Buffalo Bills. Yet with his diminishing skills and me-first attitude, do you really want him?
Bryant had 39 catches for 600 yards and 4 TDs last year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Yet this is a guy who has already talked his way out of three cities.
Perhaps the Bengals should keep looking for a “team” player with less ability … but a better attitude.
On the character issue, how about the latest from the San Diego Chargers?
Nick Canepa of the San Diego Union-Tribune (who kisses up every chance possible to Chargers General Manager A.J. Smith) suggests the Chargers got rid of Antonio Cromartie due to his “lack of character.”
That being the case, how do the Chargers keep wide receiver Vincent Jackson, who has two driving under the influence (DUI) convictions in three years … among other things?
Perhaps “lack of character” gets overlooked if you are producing. Otherwise, Jackson would be going down the road with Cromartie.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Chargers are a team in transition
For a team that won their last 11 regular-season games, the San Diego Chargers sure seem to be in transition.
After losing their first playoff game to the New York Jets, the Chargers are tearing apart their roster … as if the window is slamming on their Super Bowl chances.
Although Darren Sproles will be back, they need an every-down running back to replace LaDainian Tomlinson.
Jamal Williams, the stalwart of their defense for many years, needs to be replaced at nose tackle.
Kassim Osgood, the All-Pro special teams’ player, will be off to different pastures.
Brandon Manumaleuna, the steady back-up tight end, is off to the Chicago Bears.
Then there’s the question if Antoine Cason can replace Antonio Cromartie (traded to the New York Jets) as a starting cornerback.
Suddenly, the Chargers aren’t so strong at right tackle, tight end and running back depth, the defensive line, the secondary, and special teams.
Luckily, thanks to the NFL collective bargaining agreement, at least they won’t lose linebacker Shawne Merriman, receivers Malcom Floyd and Vincent Jackson or left tackle Marcus McNeill to free agency before the 2010 season.
The Chargers appear weaker … but remember … they reside in the NFL’s weakest division with Denver, Kansas City and Oakland.
That traditionally makes their path to the playoffs much easier.
After losing their first playoff game to the New York Jets, the Chargers are tearing apart their roster … as if the window is slamming on their Super Bowl chances.
Although Darren Sproles will be back, they need an every-down running back to replace LaDainian Tomlinson.
Jamal Williams, the stalwart of their defense for many years, needs to be replaced at nose tackle.
Kassim Osgood, the All-Pro special teams’ player, will be off to different pastures.
Brandon Manumaleuna, the steady back-up tight end, is off to the Chicago Bears.
Then there’s the question if Antoine Cason can replace Antonio Cromartie (traded to the New York Jets) as a starting cornerback.
Suddenly, the Chargers aren’t so strong at right tackle, tight end and running back depth, the defensive line, the secondary, and special teams.
Luckily, thanks to the NFL collective bargaining agreement, at least they won’t lose linebacker Shawne Merriman, receivers Malcom Floyd and Vincent Jackson or left tackle Marcus McNeill to free agency before the 2010 season.
The Chargers appear weaker … but remember … they reside in the NFL’s weakest division with Denver, Kansas City and Oakland.
That traditionally makes their path to the playoffs much easier.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Chargers' Cromartie headed to New York Jets?
So you think the San Diego Chargers are going to trade cornerback Antonio Cromartie to the Detroit Lions?
Not so fast!
Clark Judge, the great writer for cbssports.com, says Cromartie may be headed to the New York Jets.
Yes, the same Jets who stunned the Chargers and knocked them out of the playoffs. Yes, the same Jets’ whose Shonn Greene made a 53-yard TD run vs. the Chargers because Cromartie pulled up when he was about to make a hit on Greene.
The Jets must be thinking they will get the Cromartie of 2007 who had 10 interceptions, made the Pro Bowl and returned a missed field goal 109 yards for a TD.
By doing so, they overlook the Cromartie with seven kids in six different states … and who has been a failure on the field the past two years.
If Cromartie returns to his 2007 form, imagine what the Jets would be like. Darrelle Revis of New York is already the best cornerback in the NFL.
As Judge so rightly points out, the Jets like to make a splash before each season.
A year ago they traded for Cleveland's first pick and turned it into Mark Sanchez. The year before they traded for Brett Favre. Making bold moves is nothing new for them, and coach Rex Ryan last week said he was open to “anything that can help us get better.”
Could Cromartie be next on their radar?
Not so fast!
Clark Judge, the great writer for cbssports.com, says Cromartie may be headed to the New York Jets.
Yes, the same Jets who stunned the Chargers and knocked them out of the playoffs. Yes, the same Jets’ whose Shonn Greene made a 53-yard TD run vs. the Chargers because Cromartie pulled up when he was about to make a hit on Greene.
The Jets must be thinking they will get the Cromartie of 2007 who had 10 interceptions, made the Pro Bowl and returned a missed field goal 109 yards for a TD.
By doing so, they overlook the Cromartie with seven kids in six different states … and who has been a failure on the field the past two years.
If Cromartie returns to his 2007 form, imagine what the Jets would be like. Darrelle Revis of New York is already the best cornerback in the NFL.
As Judge so rightly points out, the Jets like to make a splash before each season.
A year ago they traded for Cleveland's first pick and turned it into Mark Sanchez. The year before they traded for Brett Favre. Making bold moves is nothing new for them, and coach Rex Ryan last week said he was open to “anything that can help us get better.”
Could Cromartie be next on their radar?
Monday, March 1, 2010
Padres' Gonzalez a future White Sox player?
So now, Jake Peavy is making a pitch for his Chicago White Sox to obtain first baseman Adrian Gonzalez from Peavy’s former team, the San Diego Padres.
Not a bad way for Peavy to try to make his voice heard during his first spring training with the White Sox.
Chicago could use Gonzalez, who most certainly will be gone from the low-budget Padres before his contract expires after the 2011 season.
The White Sox lack a big left-handed hitter, which is where Gonzalez and his 40 home runs/99 RBI from last season could fit in. (He was also walked 119 times last season as opponents habitually pitched around him in a weak San Diego lineup.)
The question concerns what the White Sox would be willing to give in return for Gonzalez.
Speculation has it they would be OK with trading power-hitting third baseman Gordon Beckham, who had 14 home runs and 63 RBI in 103 games last season.
The last time San Diego and the Chisox made a trade last summer, Chicago gave up plenty to get 2007 Cy Young award winner Peavy.
San Diego received its current No. 4 starting pitcher Clayton Richard, along with probable future major-league pitchers Aaron Poreda, Adam Russell and Dexter Carter.
If the White Sox are willing to trade Beckham and a couple other so-called prospects, they could likely land Gonzalez.
But if Chicago is unwilling to deal Beckham, then it probably does not have enough prospects to make a Gonzalez trade worthwhile for the Padres.
Not a bad way for Peavy to try to make his voice heard during his first spring training with the White Sox.
Chicago could use Gonzalez, who most certainly will be gone from the low-budget Padres before his contract expires after the 2011 season.
The White Sox lack a big left-handed hitter, which is where Gonzalez and his 40 home runs/99 RBI from last season could fit in. (He was also walked 119 times last season as opponents habitually pitched around him in a weak San Diego lineup.)
The question concerns what the White Sox would be willing to give in return for Gonzalez.
Speculation has it they would be OK with trading power-hitting third baseman Gordon Beckham, who had 14 home runs and 63 RBI in 103 games last season.
The last time San Diego and the Chisox made a trade last summer, Chicago gave up plenty to get 2007 Cy Young award winner Peavy.
San Diego received its current No. 4 starting pitcher Clayton Richard, along with probable future major-league pitchers Aaron Poreda, Adam Russell and Dexter Carter.
If the White Sox are willing to trade Beckham and a couple other so-called prospects, they could likely land Gonzalez.
But if Chicago is unwilling to deal Beckham, then it probably does not have enough prospects to make a Gonzalez trade worthwhile for the Padres.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Dodgers fans will pay price to see Yankees
So if you live in Los Angeles and want to watch the Dodgers play Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira and the New York Yankees this summer … you’re going to have to pay a big price.
Forget about buying single-game tickets when the Yankees come to Los Angeles on June 25-27.
If you’re a Dodgers (or Yankees) fan and want to watch the Bronx Bombers in LA, you’ll have to buy a 14-, 21-, or 28-game package to do so.
Ouch!
So much for the “average” fan getting to see the Yankees-Dodgers renew what once seemed like an annual World Series match-up in generations past.
The Dodgers anticipate selling out all three Yankees games via ticket packages. If tickets remain available, they'll be sold individually at a later date. Hey, buy your Yankees tickets now and at least you’ll get to see the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals come to town, lol.
This is similar to a ticket ploy of the San Diego Chargers several years ago when they used to lose regularly to the Oakland Raiders … instead of the Chargers now having won 13 straight against Oakland.
To keep the stadium from being comprised of primarily Raiders fans 10 or so years ago, the Chargers made people buy tickets to several other games besides Chargers-Raiders.
The Dodgers really don’t need much of an attendance boost from what they normally draw annually. But selling out the Yankees series will probably assure other sellouts this season.
Forget about buying single-game tickets when the Yankees come to Los Angeles on June 25-27.
If you’re a Dodgers (or Yankees) fan and want to watch the Bronx Bombers in LA, you’ll have to buy a 14-, 21-, or 28-game package to do so.
Ouch!
So much for the “average” fan getting to see the Yankees-Dodgers renew what once seemed like an annual World Series match-up in generations past.
The Dodgers anticipate selling out all three Yankees games via ticket packages. If tickets remain available, they'll be sold individually at a later date. Hey, buy your Yankees tickets now and at least you’ll get to see the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals come to town, lol.
This is similar to a ticket ploy of the San Diego Chargers several years ago when they used to lose regularly to the Oakland Raiders … instead of the Chargers now having won 13 straight against Oakland.
To keep the stadium from being comprised of primarily Raiders fans 10 or so years ago, the Chargers made people buy tickets to several other games besides Chargers-Raiders.
The Dodgers really don’t need much of an attendance boost from what they normally draw annually. But selling out the Yankees series will probably assure other sellouts this season.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tomlinson, Westbrook losses will be felt
Which team is going to miss its star running back more?
Will it be the San Diego Chargers without LaDainian Tomlinson, or the Philadelphia Eagles without Brian Westbrook?
Without a doubt, the vote here goes to the Chargers without LT.
The problem with San Diego is that it does not have any succession planning at running back. Darren Sproles, who split time with Tomlinson last season, will likely also leave the team because it would cost the Chargers more than $7 million to keep him.
So does that mean the Chargers will try to get by with Michael Bennett, Mike Tolbert and Jacob Hester? For their sake, let’s hope not.
One thing the Chargers have in their favor is playing in an incredibly weak AFC West with Denver, Kansas City and Oakland.
The Cleveland Browns couldn’t win that division … and the Buffalo Bills might not be able to, either.
But 10 other AFC teams would certainly win the AFC West if they switched places with the Chargers. They include New England, the New York Jets, Miami, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Tennessee, Houston and Jacksonville.
As for the Eagles, they must get along without Westbrook in the always-tough NFC East with Dallas, the New York Giants and Washington.
Westbrook missed half of last season with two concussions and an ankle injury. But at least the Eagles have done some succession planning.
LeSean McCoy was being groomed to replace Westbrook in 2011; now that process will need to speed up by a year. Even so, McCoy gives the Eagles more than the Chargers will have at running back if they lose Sproles.
Ironically, Tomlinson could very well end up signing with the Eagles. Wouldn’t it be something if the Super Bowl that he never realized in San Diego became a reality in Philadelphia?
Will it be the San Diego Chargers without LaDainian Tomlinson, or the Philadelphia Eagles without Brian Westbrook?
Without a doubt, the vote here goes to the Chargers without LT.
The problem with San Diego is that it does not have any succession planning at running back. Darren Sproles, who split time with Tomlinson last season, will likely also leave the team because it would cost the Chargers more than $7 million to keep him.
So does that mean the Chargers will try to get by with Michael Bennett, Mike Tolbert and Jacob Hester? For their sake, let’s hope not.
One thing the Chargers have in their favor is playing in an incredibly weak AFC West with Denver, Kansas City and Oakland.
The Cleveland Browns couldn’t win that division … and the Buffalo Bills might not be able to, either.
But 10 other AFC teams would certainly win the AFC West if they switched places with the Chargers. They include New England, the New York Jets, Miami, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Tennessee, Houston and Jacksonville.
As for the Eagles, they must get along without Westbrook in the always-tough NFC East with Dallas, the New York Giants and Washington.
Westbrook missed half of last season with two concussions and an ankle injury. But at least the Eagles have done some succession planning.
LeSean McCoy was being groomed to replace Westbrook in 2011; now that process will need to speed up by a year. Even so, McCoy gives the Eagles more than the Chargers will have at running back if they lose Sproles.
Ironically, Tomlinson could very well end up signing with the Eagles. Wouldn’t it be something if the Super Bowl that he never realized in San Diego became a reality in Philadelphia?
Monday, February 22, 2010
Winter Olympics: Another 'Miracle on Ice' brewing?
“Do you believe in miracles? YES!”
We all remember those words from the legendary Al Michaels 30 years ago today.
If you were alive then, you most likely recall where you were that day when the United States stunned the world and the Soviet Union, 4-3, in the Winter Olympics men’s hockey competition at Lake Placid, N.Y.
Heck, the Soviets – a team of professionals – had not lost in the Olympics since 1968 and were surely considered the best team in the world. And the Americans, coached by Herb Brooks, were a team full of amateurs and college kids that had lost to the Soviets, 10-3, in an exhibition prior to the games.
American Mark Johnson scored a goal in the third period to tie the Olympics game, 3-3; and, with 10 minutes left, captain Mike Eruzione put the United States up, 4-3. Goalie Jim Craig held the lead as time wound down … and we heard Michaels’ famous call:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGACsSW4Iqw
So, now, could there be another Winter Olympics miracle brewing after the U.S. defeated a heavily favored Canadian team, 5-3, Sunday night in Vancouver?
Brian Rafalski has four goals in the entire NHL season … but he has two straight multi-goal games for the U.S. Goalie Ryan Miller stopped 42 shots by the Canadians after making 24 saves combined in the first two games.
Do you believe in another “Miracle on Ice” some 30 years later?
Why not?
We all remember those words from the legendary Al Michaels 30 years ago today.
If you were alive then, you most likely recall where you were that day when the United States stunned the world and the Soviet Union, 4-3, in the Winter Olympics men’s hockey competition at Lake Placid, N.Y.
Heck, the Soviets – a team of professionals – had not lost in the Olympics since 1968 and were surely considered the best team in the world. And the Americans, coached by Herb Brooks, were a team full of amateurs and college kids that had lost to the Soviets, 10-3, in an exhibition prior to the games.
American Mark Johnson scored a goal in the third period to tie the Olympics game, 3-3; and, with 10 minutes left, captain Mike Eruzione put the United States up, 4-3. Goalie Jim Craig held the lead as time wound down … and we heard Michaels’ famous call:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGACsSW4Iqw
So, now, could there be another Winter Olympics miracle brewing after the U.S. defeated a heavily favored Canadian team, 5-3, Sunday night in Vancouver?
Brian Rafalski has four goals in the entire NHL season … but he has two straight multi-goal games for the U.S. Goalie Ryan Miller stopped 42 shots by the Canadians after making 24 saves combined in the first two games.
Do you believe in another “Miracle on Ice” some 30 years later?
Why not?
Friday, February 19, 2010
Tiger Woods heads the class of sports cheaters
Tiger Woods … or should we call him Cheetah Woods … is certainly the leader of the pack when it comes to sports lowlifes.
He did nothing to change that impression with his somewhat emotional statement-reading Friday morning when he refused to answer questions.
Woods can’t take away the facts that he committed adultery with more than a dozen women; or paid millions of dollars to cover it up.
He did make a point when he told the media to leave his family alone. But sadly, when you’re a person of his stature, you bring it on yourself when you have multiple affairs on top of the fact you treated people poorly for years while you were on top of the world.
He did nothing to change that impression with his somewhat emotional statement-reading Friday morning when he refused to answer questions.
Woods can’t take away the facts that he committed adultery with more than a dozen women; or paid millions of dollars to cover it up.
He did make a point when he told the media to leave his family alone. But sadly, when you’re a person of his stature, you bring it on yourself when you have multiple affairs on top of the fact you treated people poorly for years while you were on top of the world.
“I know I have bitterly disappointed all of you," Woods read from his statement. “I am embarrassed that I have put you in this position. I have a lot to atone for. I was unfaithful. I had affairs. I cheated. What I did was unacceptable and I am the only person to blame.”
Give his wife, Elin, credit for not appearing in the room.
Woods is hardly alone when it comes to athletes and cheating.
How about former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry with nine different kids by nine different women?
Or San Diego Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie with seven kids by six different women? And now he’s reportedly being sued for lack of child support by a woman who was his fiancée until Cromartie got somebody else pregnant while they were engaged.
Baseball?
You’ve seen and heard about the likes of Roger Clemens, Rafael Palmeiro, Manny Ramirez and Mark McGwire when it comes to another type of cheating … performance-enhancing substances.
McGwire (presumably) only came clean so that he could return to baseball as hitting coach of the St. Louis Cardinals.
McGwire (presumably) only came clean so that he could return to baseball as hitting coach of the St. Louis Cardinals.
The sporting world is full of cheaters. Cheetah Woods is at the head of the class.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Are Chargers preparing to trade Cromartie to Dallas or Green Bay?
So now the San Diego Chargers are exploring to trade cornerback Antonio Cromartie for a running back, according to ESPN’s esteemed reporter Chris Mortensen.
Good luck getting much for Cromartie.
The youtube video of No. 31 Cromartie backing off a tackle of Shonn Greene in the past season’s playoffs certainly has damaged Cromartie’s reputation. All he had to do is put a hit on Greene and the New York Jets’ running back certainly would not have scored a 53-yard touchdown.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na4cE3m2Gwo
Cromartie had great value after a 2007 Pro Bowl season in which he intercepted 10 passes, as well as made all the highlight films on ESPN, etc. with a 109-yard touchdown return of a missed field goal vs. the Minnesota Vikings.
Since then, his career has taken a downward spiral culminated by his missed tackle vs. the Jets … not to mention much-publicized partying off the field (and the fact he has seven kids by five different women.)
The Chargers could trade with the Dallas Cowboys, who are overloaded at running back with Marion Barber, Tashard Choice, and Felix Jones. Maybe the Cowboys would be willing to trade one of the three with the belief that a new start would be good for the once highly-regarded Cromartie.
San Diego is in need of a running back for two reasons: (a) LaDainian Tomlinson will soon be released, and (b) Darren Sproles is a pending restricted free agent who would be due $7.3 million in 2010 if the Chargers tender him a contract, a 10 percent increase over his 2009 franchise-tag salary of $6.67 million.
The Green Bay Packers are in need of a cornerback, so they could also be in the market for Cromartie.
Cromartie’s departure could leave the Chargers thin at CB, where Quentin Jammer is a star but the rest are questionable. Among other things, Antoine Cason has not progressed as well as the Chargers had hoped after making him their No. 1 draft pick two years ago.
Trading Cromartie would rid the Chargers of someone not considered a “team” player … but it could leave holes at cornerback and running back (depending on what the team gets in return.)
Good luck getting much for Cromartie.
The youtube video of No. 31 Cromartie backing off a tackle of Shonn Greene in the past season’s playoffs certainly has damaged Cromartie’s reputation. All he had to do is put a hit on Greene and the New York Jets’ running back certainly would not have scored a 53-yard touchdown.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na4cE3m2Gwo
Cromartie had great value after a 2007 Pro Bowl season in which he intercepted 10 passes, as well as made all the highlight films on ESPN, etc. with a 109-yard touchdown return of a missed field goal vs. the Minnesota Vikings.
Since then, his career has taken a downward spiral culminated by his missed tackle vs. the Jets … not to mention much-publicized partying off the field (and the fact he has seven kids by five different women.)
The Chargers could trade with the Dallas Cowboys, who are overloaded at running back with Marion Barber, Tashard Choice, and Felix Jones. Maybe the Cowboys would be willing to trade one of the three with the belief that a new start would be good for the once highly-regarded Cromartie.
San Diego is in need of a running back for two reasons: (a) LaDainian Tomlinson will soon be released, and (b) Darren Sproles is a pending restricted free agent who would be due $7.3 million in 2010 if the Chargers tender him a contract, a 10 percent increase over his 2009 franchise-tag salary of $6.67 million.
The Green Bay Packers are in need of a cornerback, so they could also be in the market for Cromartie.
Cromartie’s departure could leave the Chargers thin at CB, where Quentin Jammer is a star but the rest are questionable. Among other things, Antoine Cason has not progressed as well as the Chargers had hoped after making him their No. 1 draft pick two years ago.
Trading Cromartie would rid the Chargers of someone not considered a “team” player … but it could leave holes at cornerback and running back (depending on what the team gets in return.)
Monday, February 15, 2010
Football withdrawals? There's much else to watch
Did anybody else go through football withdrawals over the weekend?
We get so used to college football (beginning the last weekend of August) to the NFL (beginning the Sunday after Labor Day.) Then when the Super Bowl is over and everyone goes home, it’s hard to believe that the games which are now on nearly every day or night of the week are over.
No more Drew Brees and the miracle New Orleans Saints. No more Peyton Manning and the can’t-do-more-than-come-close Indianapolis Colts.
Heck, there are even withdrawals for Tom Brady, Philip Rivers, Tony Romo … and maybe Brett Favre (except for the endless “will he come back? stories.)
At least there was plenty to settle for over the weekend if you like:
An NBA All-Star game before nearly 109,000 fans in the Jerry Jones/Dallas Cowboys palace. And how about Dwayne Wade with 28 points and 11 assists?
A Daytona 500 race that would never end with more than two hours of pothole delays … and more than a few wrecks at the end that made the race last forever. At least Jamie McMurray could celebrate victory and Dale Earnhardt Jr. a strong second-place finish.
The 2010 Winter Olympics with endless TV coverage and American Johnny Spillane becoming the first American ever to win a medal in Nordic combined. Now we can focus on the extensive coverage of the likes of Bode Miller and Lindsey Vonn.
And don’t forget Dustin Johnson becoming the first golfer to win the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in consecutive years.
As it continues to freeze in many parts of the country, here’s something that will make many warm. Spring training begins this week for MLB teams!
We get so used to college football (beginning the last weekend of August) to the NFL (beginning the Sunday after Labor Day.) Then when the Super Bowl is over and everyone goes home, it’s hard to believe that the games which are now on nearly every day or night of the week are over.
No more Drew Brees and the miracle New Orleans Saints. No more Peyton Manning and the can’t-do-more-than-come-close Indianapolis Colts.
Heck, there are even withdrawals for Tom Brady, Philip Rivers, Tony Romo … and maybe Brett Favre (except for the endless “will he come back? stories.)
At least there was plenty to settle for over the weekend if you like:
An NBA All-Star game before nearly 109,000 fans in the Jerry Jones/Dallas Cowboys palace. And how about Dwayne Wade with 28 points and 11 assists?
A Daytona 500 race that would never end with more than two hours of pothole delays … and more than a few wrecks at the end that made the race last forever. At least Jamie McMurray could celebrate victory and Dale Earnhardt Jr. a strong second-place finish.
The 2010 Winter Olympics with endless TV coverage and American Johnny Spillane becoming the first American ever to win a medal in Nordic combined. Now we can focus on the extensive coverage of the likes of Bode Miller and Lindsey Vonn.
And don’t forget Dustin Johnson becoming the first golfer to win the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in consecutive years.
As it continues to freeze in many parts of the country, here’s something that will make many warm. Spring training begins this week for MLB teams!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Outdoors Super Bowl on East Coast? Forget it!
You’ve seen the weather on television … or experienced it if you live in many parts of the country.
Snow storms all across the East Coast last weekend cancelled numerous sporting events. More snow has continued to pile up.
So, do you really think the 2014 Super Bowl should be played outdoors in the conditions at the new football stadium of the New York Giants and New York Jets in New Jersey?
Just think if last weekend’s Super Bowl game had been scheduled for the metropolitan New York area.
Do you think Drew Brees would have been able to complete 32 passes? Do you think Brees and Peyton Manning would’ve had such a great passing showdown?
How about Tracy Porter returning an interception in the piling snow?
Had the game been played in New Jersey, both teams would have been primarily forced to abandon the pass and go with the run.
This is not to mention what would have happened with tens of thousands of visitors in town for the Super Bowl. It’s bad enough that locals could hardly get around last weekend; what if the Super Bowl and its throngs had been in town?
The next three Super Bowls are scheduled indoors: The Jerry Jones/Dallas Cowboys palace in 2011; Indianapolis in 2012 and New Orleans in 2013.
As for an outdoor/East Coast Super Bowl in 2014: Forget it. Just take a look at the conditions of when the Super Bowl was played last weekend.
Snow storms all across the East Coast last weekend cancelled numerous sporting events. More snow has continued to pile up.
So, do you really think the 2014 Super Bowl should be played outdoors in the conditions at the new football stadium of the New York Giants and New York Jets in New Jersey?
Just think if last weekend’s Super Bowl game had been scheduled for the metropolitan New York area.
Do you think Drew Brees would have been able to complete 32 passes? Do you think Brees and Peyton Manning would’ve had such a great passing showdown?
How about Tracy Porter returning an interception in the piling snow?
Had the game been played in New Jersey, both teams would have been primarily forced to abandon the pass and go with the run.
This is not to mention what would have happened with tens of thousands of visitors in town for the Super Bowl. It’s bad enough that locals could hardly get around last weekend; what if the Super Bowl and its throngs had been in town?
The next three Super Bowls are scheduled indoors: The Jerry Jones/Dallas Cowboys palace in 2011; Indianapolis in 2012 and New Orleans in 2013.
As for an outdoor/East Coast Super Bowl in 2014: Forget it. Just take a look at the conditions of when the Super Bowl was played last weekend.
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