Month: March 2008 (Page 18 of 21)

      Following Favre: The Game’s Next Iconic QBs

      March 6, 2008 /

      Whenever a player of Brett Favre’s stature retires, it sends shockwaves through the league. For much of his career, Favre was one of the most (if not the most) widely liked and respected players in the league. Simply put, #4 is a legend; an icon, if you will. Of course, Favre wasn’t the NFL’s first iconic quarterback — far from it, actually — and he won’t be the last. But which current signal callers could follow in Favre’s footsteps and become iconic figures themselves? Ah, excellent question.

      Bullz-Eye.com gathered two quarterbacks that are already icons, two that are on their way and one wild card that definitely has the potential to be one someday. BE also lists four signal callers that just missed the cut and reasons why they were omitted.

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      Bucknell Magic

      March 6, 2008 /

      In a season that has been plagued by injuries and inexperienced play, Bucknell has regained a little of that post season magic. The Bison who own NCAA tournament wins over Kansas and Arkansas the past two years found themselves down 2 points with under 4 seconds to go in the third overtime of their first round game with Navy.

      It was senior John Griffin, who coach Pat Flannery has said is the heart and soul of this team, kept his and the Bisons year alive. He took the inbounds pass and took two dribbles and banked in a shot just inside halfcourt to give Bucknell a two point win.

      So look out Kansas, Bucknell isn’t done yet…

      Speaking of done, Coach Perry Watson has resigned after fifteen years at the helm of Detroit. Watson, who took a leave of absence around Christmas time due to health reasons, made it official after their opening round loss to Wright State.

      Not done yet, rumor has it that Eddie Sutton is all over the Missouri State job. That’s right, another job that hasn’t opened has caught the eye and interest of Sutton. Also, Nolan Richardson is a leading candidate at Arkansas State. I am ordering my tickets for the Arkansas-Arkansas State game right now.

      College Basketball

      Who’s the next Kansas in college football?

      March 5, 2008 /

      Q: When is it officially too early to talk about college football?

      A: Trick question – it’s never too early to talk about college football.

      Pete Fiutak of FOX Sports.com lists the top five programs that could essentially be this year’s version of Kansas and Illinois. (In other words, teams that didn’t make a bowl game the season before, but make a huge splash the following year.)

      Kansas State
      The program appeared to be building in Ron Prince’s first year, and then it took a major step back last season once the defense went in the tank. The receiving corps needs work and QB Josh Freeman has to be better, and, of course, the defense has to rebound, but this could be just the type of under-the-radar team, with just enough on both sides of the ball, to pull off a monster upset or three to be in the North race. It doesn’t hurt to have four of the first five games at home, and to finish up with Nebraska and Iowa State in Manhattan, but the middle of the slate is brutal.

      Love this pick, although everything rides on Josh Freeman taking that next step in his third year. He certainly has all the tools, but now it’s all about taking his team to the next level.

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      NFL Offseason Odds & Ends: 03/05

      March 5, 2008 /

      – The Browns made Shaun Rogers the highest paid defensive tackle in the league, inking him to a six-year, $42 million contract. Before anyone scoffs, this is the way the market is currently set up. And really at times, Rogers is the best DT in the league. It’s just that he’s lazy and his work ethic is constantly being questioned.

      – The Falcons released QB Joey Harrington. This time last year, they signed Harrington to a two-year deal and they went on to have one of the most tumultuous seasons in NFL history. They release Harrington and now go on to have one of the best seasons in NFL history? Okay, I’ve gone too far.

      – The Raiders signed WR Javon Walker to a six-year, $55 million contract, with $16 mil in guaranteed monies. Twenty-seven mil over the next three years for Javon Walker? Holy crap.

      – The Seahawks inked RB T.J. Duckett to a five-year contract. I’m telling you, Duckett isn’t finished and I think this is a nice pickup for the Hawks. What does it mean for Shaun Alexander, though?

      – The Bears signed WR Marty Booker for a second stint in Chicago, inking him to a two-year deal. Booker is a nice addition, but I would have thought Da Bears would be more aggressive after losing Benard Berrian to division rival Minnesota.

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