Day: April 18, 2016

NFL, Sports

Chiefs Lose Appeal in Maclin Tampering Case

Photo Credit: kcchiefs.homestead.com Jeremy Maclin, after having been signed in the 2014-2015 season, was still under contract with the Eagles. In the NFL rulebook, a player can not sign with another team while still under contract with another team. The Chiefs were fined $250,000 dollars originally, and Andy Reid was fined $75,000 dollars originally for this offense. The Chiefs lost the their 3rd round choice this year and … Continue reading Chiefs Lose Appeal in Maclin Tampering Case

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NCAA, Sports

Independents Conference Predictions

Photo Credit: wikipedia.org The Independents Conference has only 4 teams. It does not have any conference games played/ recorded and it has no conference championship game, but it is still Division 1 FBS football and the teams can still make it into bowl games. For the predictions, bowl games are not included. Army: 2015 record: 2-10   2016 prediction: 6-6 BYU: 2015 record: 9-4   2016 prediction: 7-5 … Continue reading Independents Conference Predictions

Christian Ormsby
NCAA, Sports

C-USA Predictions

Photo credit: conferenceusa.com C-USA stands for Conference USA. It is not a major conference, but we did see some surprise teams come out of it in the 2015 season. Bowl games are not included for the 2016 prediction. Charlotte: 2015 record: 2-10   2016 prediction: 3-9 Florida International University: 2015 record: 5-7   2016 prediction: 3-9 Florida Atlantic : 2015 record: 3-9   2016 prediction: 2-10 Louisiana Tech: 2015 record: 9-4   … Continue reading C-USA Predictions

Christian Ormsby
NFL, Sports

Norman Skips Offseason Workouts

Photo Credits: catscratchreader.com Josh Norman’s decision to skip offseason workouts for the Carolina Panthers isn’t the least bit surprising. The feud between him and his team has been going on for some time and many expect him not to sign the contract put before him. The remaining questions are what Norman decides to do in the future. Earlier in the year, Norman said that if … Continue reading Norman Skips Offseason Workouts

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MLB, Sports

MLB Power Rankings (4/18/16)

Photo Credit: sportslogos.net Chicago Cubs Kansas City Royals Washington Nationals Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals San Francisco Giants Baltimore Orioles Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox Toronto Blue Jays Chicago White Sox Texas Rangers Colorado Rockies Cleveland Indians New York Yankees New York Mets Tampa Bay Rays Houston Astros Oakland Athletics Seattle Mariners Los Angeles Angels Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phillies Arizona Diamondbacks Milwaukee … Continue reading MLB Power Rankings (4/18/16)

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NBA, Sports

Leonard Wins Defensive Player of the Year

Photo Credit: usatoday.com For the 2nd consecutive season, San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard has won the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award. The 6’7″ 230-pound Leonard averaged 21.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.0 block per game over the 2015-2016 season. Here were my top 5 predictions for this year’s award: Hassan Whiteside Andre Drummond Kawhi Leonard Draymond Green DeAndre … Continue reading Leonard Wins Defensive Player of the Year

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NFL, Sports

Richardson Signs With Ravens

Photo Credit: bleacherreport.com Former Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts running back Trent Richardson has signed with the Baltimore Ravens after sitting out of football during the 2015-16 season. Over his 3-year career, Richardson has totaled 2,032 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns. He has also caught 113 passes for 912 yards and 2 touchdowns. In his latest season, the 2014-15 season with the Colts, he ran … Continue reading Richardson Signs With Ravens

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Sports

Repeat Chances

Photo Credit: Atmen Gallery 73-9. A historical record for a historic team. The Golden State Warriors finished 73-9 in the regular season to beat the 95-96 Bulls. Now, it’s the postseason. Where legendary players and legendary moments are made. With Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green leading the Warriors title defense, here is my opinion on the Warriors chances. To start off, Andrew Bogut and Green can … Continue reading Repeat Chances

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NFL, Sports

Top Ten NFL Draft Prospects

Photo Credit: Sportswire.usatoday.com This is the list of my top ten draft prospects going into the 2016 NFL Draft. Jalen Ramsey: Defensive back, FSU. Ramsey is going to be a great player in the NFL no matter what position he plays in the defensive backfield. NFL comparison: Charles Woodson Myles Jack: Linebacker, UCLA. Jack is an extremely talented athlete and can play multiple positions in … Continue reading Top Ten NFL Draft Prospects

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