Power in the world of sports is somewhat intimidating. From team owners to the TV networks. Players and their unions. The league and team owners would be nothing without the players, but the teams and players may not even exist, […]
Month: November 2010
Packers release Al Harris
Chris Jenkins, AP, is reporting that Al Harris was released Monday by the Green Bay Packers. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP)—The Green Bay Packers have released veteran cornerback Al Harris, cutting short his attempt to return to the field after a […]
The [Five] 25: Top 25 and College Football Week 10 in Review
TCU stated their claim as the best team in the nation. We hear you, Horned Frogs. In addition, Colt Murray provides an updated Top 25 along with updated BCS predictions, Heisman contenders, and 5 games to watch for Week 11.
Workin’ hard for the money… Still!
Or for free. The [Five] hasn’t made any money, yet. Right now: Regardless, after spending the last three or four days grinding, we’ve finally finished updating the database and the frontpage website. It should run a lot faster for everyone […]
Iverson arrives in Turkey
Who knows how long his stint with Bestikas will last but on Monday morning, Allen Iverson was once again a mega-star. Look at the incredible reception he received as the Answer steps foot in Instanbul, Turkey.
Cowboys fire Wade Phillips
Irving, TX – After weeks of frustration and backing his head coach, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has seen enough and fired Wade Phillips. ESPN”s Chris Morensen and Ed Werder were the first to break the news. Phillips was fired […]
They miss me! The pure-orange.net guys miss me!
So, I never thought I would ever write that headline. Or see it. Or even think about it. But it’s true. I read a post today: “That student’s writing almost makes me appreciate Nick Lilja,” DMorris writes. The post that ensues […]
13-year old “Andrew Ried”
Wow. Kudos to the CBS announcing crew for finding this incredible footage of a 13-year old Andy Reid participating in the NFL’s Punt, Pass, and Kick competition in December of 1971. How can that be a 13-year old?!?
The LeBron James Nike Ad response
One thing I forgot to post on Thursday. A handful of Cleveland fans responded to LeBron’s Nike commercial with one of their own. Obviously, they’re bitter. Who wouldn’t be? Right now, it has over two-million hits on Youtube. So, what […]
I’ve been had by Mike Tirico
Sometimes I deserve it. I ask for it really. This morning was no exception. Our class took glimpse into the life of a network-level sports caster today. Syracuse University graduate and Monday Night Football play-by-play man, Mike Tirico, visited with […]