May 28th, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Penguins fans and Pittsburgh fans in general are upset at former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher because “the chin” supported the Carolina Hurricanes in the teams recent NHL semifinal series, which the Pens won 4 games to none to move on to the Stanely Cup Finals. Cowher cranked the Hurricanes’ pre-game siren, which is a [...]
Archive for May, 2009
Saying the Tough Things – Rams Style
Every once in a while you have to tell someone close to you something that will be difficult for them to hear. I usually try to start those conversations with something like, “Now you know I love you.” I think it’s important for people to know you care before you tell them the truth. “Rams… [...]
Tags: Jets RB Jones Finally Shows Up to Practice
Despite being unhappy about is current contract status, Jets RB Thomas Jones showed up to be with his team on Wednesday. He’s been absent becuase the team has been unwilling to work with him on a new deal. Jones is in the third year of a four-year, $20 million contract and already has made $13 [...]
Ex-Jags Great WR Smith Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges
Former Jaguars great Jimmy Smith pleaded not guilty today to several charges including possession of cocaine and marijuana. The 40-year-old former WR also pleaded not guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with a suspended license. A fifth charge, possessing or selling a controlled substance, was dropped. Smith did not attend the arraignment, instead [...]
In the NFL – Expect Nothing; Prepare for Anything
From top to bottom, the NFL is the most competitive of the major sports. When the word expectations are brought up, smart analysts take a second before spouting off predictions and forecasts. Asking the expectations of the Bengals this season is like asking what you may have for dinner in three weeks, or if it [...]
Vikings HOF QB Tarkenton Rips on the Thought of Brett Favre in Purple
Today Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton came out and took a pretty big shot at QB Brett Favre, who many still think will find a way to a Vikings uniform in 2009. The following comes from Deadspin, as Tarkenton speaks on the future Hall of Famer: Fran Tarkenton has a few things to get [...]
It’s a Young Man’s League
If there is one thing that the tough economic times have taught the NFL it’s that it is a young man’s league, especially at the skill positions. Veterans such as Shaun Alexander, Warrick Dunn, Ahman Green and Marty Booker are still free agents. And these are just a few of the former stars that are [...]
Potential Saints Breakout Players to Watch for In 09
1. Robert Meachem; after missing his rookie season and spending a good part of his 2nd season in Coach Payton’s doghouse Meachem looks to be poised for a breakout year in 2009. Reports are he has been working with a personal trainer all offseason and is in incredible shape. The biggest sign though is that [...]
