Month: August 2010 (Page 50 of 59)

2010 Fantasy Football Preview: Sleeper WRs

SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 12: Johnny Knox #13 of the Chicago Bears in action against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on November 12, 2009 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 10-6. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Yesterday, I listed a few sleeper RBs that I’m targeting in the mid to late rounds, and today I’ll tackle the WR position. I’ve already discussed a few 10th-round-type players in the WR preview — specifically Derrick Mason, Malcom Floyd and Devin Aromashodu — so I’ll limit this list to players with average draft positions (ADP) in the 11th round or later.

Johnny Knox (10.11) & Devin Hester (10.11)
I’ve already broken my 11th round rule. Knox and Hester are practically going on the 11th, so I’ll give myself a pass. Truth is, I like all the Bears receivers in Mike Martz’s wide open system, but I’m not sure which guy will finish the best stats. Hester seems built to be a Wes Welker slot-type guy (with more quickness), while Knox has a ton of speed. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune thinks that Knox is emerging as Jay Cutler’s top target and Rotoworld speculates that it’s because of his ability to control his elite speed a la Torry Holt and Isaac Bruce. It’s entirely possible that all three wideouts will have fantasy relevant seasons.

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Rich Rodriguez era still haunts West Virginia

CINCINNATI - NOVEMBER 17:  Head Coach Rich Rodriguez of the West Virginia Mountaineers looks on during the Big East Conference game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium November 17, 2007 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

West Virginia has become the latest football program to be accused of violating NCAA rules, according to ESPN.com. The violations (five major and one secondary) occurred from 2005 to 2009, which includes the time span that former head coach Rich Rodriguez was there.

Among the NCAA’s allegations involving West Virginia:

• Between the 2005-06 and 2007-08 seasons, non-coaching staff members monitored and/or conducted skill-development activities with football players at least two days a week in the spring and summer.

• Between the 2005-06 and 2007-08 seasons, non-coaching staff members sometimes analyzed video with football players.

• From 2005-06 to 2007-08, non-coaching staff members sat in on coaches’ meetings that they were not allowed to attend.

• From 2007-08 to 2009-10, non-coaching staff members did the above and also provided advice and/or corrections to players pertaining to technique and plays.

The NCAA also wants to know if West Virginia believes Rodriguez and/or Stewart knew or should have known of the violations and/or that they were violations of NCAA rules.

The good news for WVU is that AD Oliver Luck is cooperating with the NCAA and seems to be taking a proactive approach with dealing with these allegations. But seeing as how current head coach Bill Stewart is also being accused of “failing to promote an atmosphere of compliance,” this obviously isn’t good news for the current state of the Mountaineer football program. (Not in terms of wins and losses, but more so image.)

When will West Virginia ever be rid of Rich Rod?

Roberto Alomar served with injunction after threatening wife with a knife

Former major league ballplayer Roberto Alomar signs autographs on his arrival to the ballpark to watch the last MLB National League baseball game of the San Juan Series of the New York Mets against the Florida Marlins in San Juan, June 30, 2010. REUTERS/Ana Martinez (PUERTO RICO - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)

Former MLB star Roberto Alomar is in trouble with the law after he was served a domestic violence injunction for threatening his wife with a knife.

The Tampa Tribune has the details:

On Monday, he allegedly got into an argument with his wife, Maria Del Pilar Alomar. He approached her and with his bodyweight pushed her several feet back, according to court documents.

At their home in June, Alomar yelled at her and pushed her with his chest. While being pushed back she fell to the floor, according to court records. Alomar called his family and his father called 911. Deputies were dispatched to the home, but a report wasn’t filed.

In April, Alomar threatened her with a knife, according to court records. She feared for her life and called her father on the phone. She told him what was occurring and wanted to let him know in case she was hurt or killed, according to court records.

When Alomar heard the phone conversation, he dropped the knife.

You stay classy, Roberto Alomar.

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