Page 1153 of 2957

      Ravens owner rips Yankees…for not winning 130 games a year.

      February 4, 2010 /

      Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti apparently isn’t a huge fan of the Yankees (or their spending) and isn’t afraid to admit it.

      From the Baltimore Sun:

      “It certainly doesn’t show up in the standings,” Bisciotti said. “If I’m a Yankees fan, I’m upset we’re not winning 130 games with the roster that they have and the money that they pay out. I think it’s a disgrace they only beat the average team by 10 games in the standings with three times the money. I’d fire that GM. You don’t need a GM. All you have to do is buy the last Cy Young Award winner every year.”

      Granted, I realize that Bisciotti’s comments are meant to be over-the-top and are somewhat tongue-in-cheek. But I always find it humorous when the same argument about the Yankees is made every year: They spend the most, so therefore they should win the World Series every season. In no other walk of life is that argument accepted, yet Yankee-haters abide by it like it’s their constitutional law.

      Do you always get what you pay for? Absolutely not. If I spend a truckload on a new car, is it guaranteed to outperform all other vehicles? No. If I spend $100 on a steak, is it guaranteed to taste better than a $50 steak? In essence it should, but again, there’s no guarantee.

      So, why is it a shock to people that just because the Yankees spend more than everyone that they don’t win every year? I get the thought process behind it, but it’s an incredibly weak argument in the grand scheme of things. When it comes down to it, the players that the Yankees “buy” still have to execute on the field. It’s not like other teams stroll into New York and say, “Ah crap, we’re playing the Yankees tonight and they spend more, so they’re going to win.” It’s actually the opposite – teams get up for playing the Yankees.

      Now, don’t take my point out of context. I’m fully aware that the Yankees have an advantage because they spend more. But this half-witted notion that they should win 130 games or take home the World Series every year is a lazy argument made by people that push aside the true meaning of sports and competition. And I get embarrassed for people like Bisciotti (someone on the professional level) when they use it.

      Full disclosure: I’m not a Yankee fan. I hate that I have to say that every time I defend them, but if I don’t some wiseguy will lambaste me in the comments section for being a homer.


      Photo from fOTOGLIF

      MLB, News

      Report: Chargers to cut Tomlinson by March 5

      February 4, 2010 /

      In an interview with San Diego radio station XX 1090 on Tuesday, Chargers’ running back LaDainian Tomlinson said that he was unhappy with the changes in the organization and that he wouldn’t take a paycut under any circumstances.

      Today, beat writer Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune wrote that the Chargers will likely release Tomlinson before his $2 million roster bonus is due on March 5.

      Tomlinson is due a $2 million roster bonus on March 5, the first day of the new league year. Provided the new league year is not postponed to allow for further collective bargaining negotiations, Tomlinson will likely be released before then, because the Chargers don’t seem inclined to pay his $5 million total salary. Both sides have said since a restructuring of Tomlinson’s contract last March that the deal would not be reworked again.

      This is a breakup that seems destined to happen. The Chargers’ running game was ineffective last season and a 30-year-old Tomlinson isn’t the solution to their problems. With each passing day, it appears more and more likely that LT will be in a different uniform next season.

      The question now becomes whether or not other teams will view him as a starter. I think that he could still be effective in a platoon, but I don’t see any team wanting LT to carry the rock 20-plus times a game now. Not that he could anyway with his durability concerns.


      Photo from fOTOGLIF

      NFL

      Jaguar offensive lineman Nwaneri blasts Tebow

      February 4, 2010 /

      In a recent posting on the Jaguars’ official web site, offensive lineman Uche Nwaneri lambasted NFL draft prospect Tim Tebow.

      From the Florida Times Union:

      So Nwaneri posted his five points on Tebow, with capital letters:

      “1. He can’t throw, PERIOD.

      2. He can’t read any coverage other than probably cover 2 or man.

      3. The QB Wildcat WILL NOT WORK IN THIS LEAGUE. PERIOD.

      4. He doesn’t know how to take a snap from center.

      5. HE CAN’T THROW, and that’s really something you either have or not.”

      Nwaneri then urged fans to buy tickets because he doesn’t want to come out “for pregame warmups to a COMPLETELY EMPTY STADIUM ANYMORE.’’

      I realize that Nwaneri has some upside and is a starter on Jacksonville’s O-line (plus, I don’t necessarily disagree with what he said), but if I were Tebow the only thing I’d respond with is: Who the hell is Uche Nwaneri?

      Of course, Tebow would never say that in response because he’s all class. He has more important things to worry about at this time of year than what some no-name Jaguar offensive lineman has to say about his talent.

      And somebody inform Nwaneri that the stadium (any stadium) is never full when the players come out for warm-ups.


      Photo from fOTOGLIF

      College Football, NFL, NFL Draft

      T.O. to wind up in Cincinnati with Ochocinco?

      February 4, 2010 /

      Chad Ochocinco shared an interesting nugget with FOX’s Jay Glazer down in Miami this week.

      From Glazer’s Twitter page:

      chad ochocinco just told me on The Jay Glazer Pre-Party on FSN that he thinks T.O. will be a Bengal next year. he said he’s sure of it

      Owens is an unrestricted free agent and after spending one aggravating year in Buffalo, the chances of him re-signing with the Bills are slim to none. (Not that the Bills would want him back anyway.)

      At least on paper, a T.O.-Bengals marriage works. Cincy needs to boost their passing game in the offseason and could stand to add a receiver opposite Ochocinco. That said, at 36, Owens isn’t exactly the playmaker he used to be. He’s slow getting off the line of scrimmage and doesn’t always work back to the ball, although he still uses his size and speed to his advantage in one-on-one match ups and he’s still an excellent all-around athlete. And it’s not like the Bengals have to worry about him destroying a locker room that has already been destroyed countless times before.

      Granted, I think Marvin Lewis’ head just exploded thinking about the possibility of having to deal with the Ocho and T.O. in the same locker room.


      Photo from fOTOGLIF

      NFL

      Andre Iguodala’s potential impact on the Cavs

      February 4, 2010 /

      John Krolik of Cavs: The Blog posted a detailed analysis of Andre Iguodala’s potential impact on the Cavaliers.

      Danny Ferry has done an absolutely masterful job of surrounding LeBron James with high-quality role players during his tenure as GM. That being said, thanks to LeBron getting too good too fast, Luke Jackson’s back, DaJuan Wagner’s intestines, Ricky Davis’ head, Larry Hughes’ everything, and the sins of Jim Paxson, LeBron’s never gotten a young potential superstar to grow with. (Mo Williams is great for what he is, but he’s no superstar.) This might be the Cavs’ chance to get LeBron a true running mate.

      There’s also something else. Iguodala’s a lock-down perimeter defender, both on the ball and providing weak-side help. He’s got off-the-charts athleticism and a Gumby wingspan. He’s not a natural shooter, but he can make shots when they’re open. He’s a good decision-maker and can make plays. This is borderline heresy, but it’s hard not to see more than a little bit of Scottie Pippen in Iguodala.

      I’m sure that the Pippen comparison is going to raise more than a few eyebrows, but Krolik isn’t saying that Iggy is as good as Pippen or really even in the same league, but the potential is there. His numbers are comparable and Pippen had the luxury of playing with an alpha dog from day one. Iguodala played with Allen Iverson for a couple of seasons (posting 50% shooting from the field and 35% from long range in 2005-06) but has otherwise been the offensive focal point of a pretty mediocre Sixers squad. If he were to join the Cavs, there is reason to believe that he would become a far more efficient player since he could exercise much better shot selection.

      Krolik goes on to discuss Iggy’s defense:

      Continue reading »

      NBA, NBA Finals, Rumors & Gossip

      « Older posts Newer posts »

      © 2026 The Scores Report – The National Sports Blog

      Theme by Anders Noren — Up ↑