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      15 Hottest Female Sportscasters

      September 12, 2008 /

      SPIKE.com did something somebody should have done a long time ago: Have people vote on the 15 hottest female sportscasters.

      Erin AndrewsErin Andrews
      The former Gator’s Dazzler dancer works for ESPN where she started as a reporter for the network’s National Hockey League coverage. She has since added college football, college basketball, college baseball and Major League baseball. In 2007 readers of Playboy magazine voted her “America’s Sexiest sportscaster”.

      Leanne Tweeden
      Leanne Tweeden is part Spanish, Filipino and Norwegian and got her break as a model after being discovered whilst working at Hooters. From 2000 – 2007 she was a correspondent on Fox’s Best Damn Sports Show Period. This year she is the host of NBC’s Poker After Dark. Also this year, as a part of Hooters 25 anniversary, she was named “The Top Hooters Girls of all time”.

      Lisa Guerrero
      Lisa Guerrero started her career as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Rams, dabbled as a soap actress then moved into sports reporting. The Los Angeles Times named her “the hardest working sports reporter”. She’s best known as the co-host The Best Damn Sports Show Period, which she left in 2003. She’s now a correspondent on Inside Edition. In 2006 at age 41 she posed for Playboy.

      I know a lot of people would vote for Andrews, but there’s just something about Leanne Leeann Tweeden that I can’t put my finger on. (Maybe it’s because she’s hot? I don’t know, I’ll have to do some more research…)

      MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL

      College Football Preview: No. 13 Kansas at No. 19 South Florida

      September 12, 2008 /

      Kickoff: Friday @ 8:00 PM ET, ESPN 2
      Records: Kansas (2-0); South Florida (2-0)
      Spread: South Florida –3.5

      Todd ReesingGame Matchup:
      Kansas marches its 30th ranked (and highly powerful) offense into Tampa Friday night, but South Florida has the top ranked defense in the nation. South Florida’s defense ends are used to getting a good edge rush, but Jayhawks’ QB Todd Reesing gets the ball out of his hands quickly so he might be able to neutralize what the Bulls’ defense do so well. With how aggressive USF’s defensive front is, Kansas might employ a gash n’ go approach with its running backs. The Jayhawks could allow the Bulls’ defensive ends to get up field, and then the Kansas RBs can run at the edges for big gains. The Jayhawks also excel at avoiding bad down-and-distance situations. Offensively for South Florida, QB Matt Grothe isn’t as accurate as Reesing, but he makes plays with his feet and keeps drives alive with his mobility.

      Prediction:
      South Florida’s defense is outstanding, but Kansas has the weapons on offense to exploit what the Bulls do best. For the Jayhawks, coming out with a victory depends on how well their defense can contain Grothe and get off the field on third downs. This is a great machup and should be a close game throughout. Kansas 30, South Florida 28.

      College Football

      Week 2 NFL Primer

      September 12, 2008 /

      Matt CasselSunday’s Best: Patriots (1-0) at Jets (1-0), 4:15 PT ET CBS
      The best game on the Week 2 schedule is actually Monday night when the Cowboys host the Eagles, but there will be plenty of time to hype that game before kickoff. The best and arguably most intriguing matchup Sunday is the Patriots and the Jets. Tom Brady’s season-ending knee injury opens the door for the Jets in the AFC East and a win Sunday would go a long way in proving that the power has shifted in the division. Pats’ backup Matt Cassel played well in New England’s victory over the Chiefs last week, but with a full week to prepare, expect Jets’ head coach Eric Mangini to use multiple defensive fronts in efforts to confuse the inexperienced signal caller. This will also be a great test for the Pats’ secondary (a unit that looks thin on paper), as Brett Favre will look to take chances downfield in the passing game. The Jets are currently 1-point favorites.

      Upset Watch: Chargers (0-1) at Broncos (1-0), 4:15 PM ET CBS
      San Diego is coming off a devastating last second loss to the Panthers at home, while Denver dismantled Oakland on Monday Night Football. The Chargers will be without linebacker Shawne Merriman (knee) for the rest of the season and now reports have surfaced that running back LaDainian Tomlinson (toe) might not be ready to play either. The Broncos did a tremendous job pressuring JaMarcus Russell on Monday night and if LT can’t go, look for Denver blitz early and often. The Broncos have two corners in Champ Bailey and Dre’ Bly that can play one-on-one with any of the Chargers’ receivers, so expect them to send extra defenders on most plays to try and get QB Philip Rivers to make mistakes. Jay Cutler and the Broncos’ offense will also receive a boost with the return of receiver Brandon Marshall, who was serving a one-game suspension. San Diego is currently a 1-point favorite on the road.

      David GarrardIntriguing Matchup: Bills (1-0) at Jaguars (0-1), 1:00 PM ET CBS
      Many people figured these teams’ records would be flipped heading into this game. But the Titans absolutely flustered the Jaguars’ offense by taking away the run and sacking QB David Garrard seven times in a 17-10 win, while the Bills used a combination of outstanding special teams and solid defense to destroy the Seahawks in their home opener. The Jags were a perennial Super Bowl contender coming into the season, so it’ll be interesting to see how they respond to their Week 1 loss. And if Buffalo pulls out a win they now become instant contenders in the AFC East with Brady out for the year. Jacksonville is currently a 5.5-point favorite.

      Other Notable Games:
      Steelers (1-0) at Browns (0-1), 8:15 PM ET NBC
      These two teams are expected to battle all season for the AFC North crown, but with how bad the Browns looked last week against Dallas, the Steelers might still be the class of the division.

      Bears (1-0) at Panthers (1-0), 1:00 PM ET FOX
      Both of these teams played inspired football in Week 1 and the winner of this game might prove to be a sleeper contender in the NFC.

      Colts (0-1) at Vikings (0-1), 1:00 PM CBS
      High expectations surrounded these teams entering the season, but both squads were embarrassed in last week. Which team will get back on track?

      Fantasy Football, NFL

      Francisco Rodriguez ties MLB record with 57th save

      September 12, 2008 /

      Francisco RodriguezLos Angeles Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez tied a Major League Baseball record Thursday night by recording his 57th save of the season in the Halos’ 7-4 win over the Seattle Mariners.

      “Tell you what,” he said, “I’d trade the record for a ring. To win a championship, not every year you can win a championship. That’s what I’m here for, and that’s what I really want now.
      “I look forward to continue doing what I’m doing and staying healthy for the full year.”

      “When you’re sitting on a seven-run lead,” Angels manager Mike Scioscia said, “the furthest thing from your mind is getting your closer in. But when it’s a save opportunity, Frankie’s going to get it. He’s done a great job.

      “You can’t help but pull for him. He’s had an incredible season, an unbelievable career. When he gets one more, it’s going to be something that’s special. I know Bobby Thigpen and how hard he worked for his 57 saves.”

      I remember watching the 2002 World Series when K-Rod first broke out. You could tell then that he had something special and was going to be a great closer in the future. He’s a special kind of player and like Scioscia said, he’s easy to root for.

      Fantasy Baseball, MLB

      Vince Young says he’s committed to playing football

      September 11, 2008 /

      Vince YoungVince Young spoke to the media for the first time since rumors spread that he was thinking about retiring because the pressures of playing in the NFL were getting to him. Young confirmed his commitment to playing football and claims he was never depressed despite appearing shaken up by Titans’ fans booing him in Tennessee’s win over Jacksonville last Sunday.

      “I was never depressed,” Young said.

      He took questions from reporters for 16 minutes after watching his teammates practice. His message? Don’t question his commitment.

      “Football, this is my life. This is my dream. All I did all these years growing up to get to this point and never had an injury like this before in my life,” he said.
      “It’s a hard time because I’m a competitor, and I definitely want to be out on the football field with my teammates,” he said.

      Questions about his mental state and attitude started Sunday when Young was booed heavily by fans upset at his second interception, and he appeared as if he didn’t want to return to the game. Fisher pulled his headset off and talked to him before the quarterback joined the rest of the offense.

      “Let the cloud go away for a minute, and that’s what I did. I left. My mom seen me; she thought I wasn’t in my right mind. At the same time, I was watching the game, watching Aaron Rodgers do his things … eating some hot wings,” Young said.

      The quarterback said he didn’t realize he had to tell his mother where he was going.

      “Even though you’re paying your own bills at your own house, you still got to tell your mama where you are going now. So I understand where my mama’s coming from. She wanted to know where I’m going because I didn’t take my cell phone because so many people were calling me and making sure I’m all right,” he said.

      Hopefully this was all a misunderstanding and Young’s mental state is okay. He’s a good player and he’s great for the NFL. Hopefully he can take the next few weeks off, rest his injury and get back on the field 100%. Kerry Collins will start Sunday against the Bengals.

      Fantasy Football, NFL

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