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Archive for September, 2009

John Carlson: ‘A Good Start to the Year Despite That First Quarter’

Monday, September 14th, 2009

SRI continues to work in new writers. This post is courtesy of Tim Gunter from 790 the Zone in Atlanta. John Carlson. Have you heard of him? Me neither. Well now I know all about him. He started for four years at tight end for the University of Notre Dame and ...

Matt Schaub: “All Can Be Erased When We Go Out And Get It Done This Weekend”

Monday, September 14th, 2009

SRI continues to work in new writers. This post is courtesy of Chris Fedor of WKNR in Cleveland.  After finishing last season at 8-8 and rallying down the stretch to win five of their final six games, the Houston Texans came into the 2009 NFL season with high hopes and ...

U.S. National Team midfielder Maurice Edu gets death threats in Scotland

Monday, September 14th, 2009

This post is courtesty of Brendan Dunlop of the Hardcore Footy Show. American Maurice Edu has been plying his trade in the Scottish Premier League since making the move from Major League Soccer last fall.  The former Maryland Terrapin plays in Glasgow, home to one of the fiercest rivalries in all ...

Derek Fisher: My Daughter’s Cancer Was The Catalyst For The Book

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Laker point guard and great man, Derek Fisher, is doing the rounds to promote his new book: "Character Driven: Life, Lessons, and Basketball."  Fish has been through a lot on the court, but it's his story off it which led to him getting this book published.  His daughter, Tatum, was ...

Kimbo Slice: I Come To Knock A ******* Head Off And That’s What I Do

Monday, September 14th, 2009

This upcoming season's 'The Ultimate Fighter' kicks off September 16th, starring Mr. Kimbo Slice.  As I wrote that, I was curious to know his real name - it's Kevin Ferguson, just so ya know.  Kimbo fights for a contract with the UFC in this reality show which runs till December. ...

Big Ben After Yet Another Comeback Win: “”I told the guys, the coaches, I didn’t want to start this already, these 4th quarter comebacks. But a win’s a win.”

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Pittsburgh Steeler's quarterback Ben Roethlisberger followed up his Superbowl XLIII heroics with some more magic in last Thursday's 13-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Big Ben finished with 363 yards passing on 33 of 43 passing attempts. It wasn't an overly beautiful game for either the Steelers or even Big ...

George Karl: Iverson Needs To Put Ego Aside But Can Be A Huge Factor

Monday, September 14th, 2009

If you've been following this Allen Iverson story the last year, your position on his basketball future is likely a pessimistic one.  No one is really giving Iverson a hope of being a contributing factor to a winning basketball team, including many of the league's general managers.  It took until ...

From One Puncher To Another: Kermit Washington Mentors LaGarrette Blount

Friday, September 11th, 2009

Kermit Washington will always be most famously remembered for sucker punching Rudy Tomjanovich during a December 9th, 1977 game between Washington's Lakers and Tomjanovich's Rockets. Just last week of couse, Oregon Ducks running back LeGarrette Blount was suspended for the season after punching a Boise State Broncos football player at ...

Junior Seau: “If The Patriots Need Me I Will Definitely Be On A Plane”

Friday, September 11th, 2009

SRI continues to work in new writers. This post is courtesy of Chris Fedor of WKNR in Cleveland.  Junior Seau’s resume is filled with a number of accolades. He’s got a number of All-Pro selections, 12 trips to the Pro Bowl, AFC Defensive Player of the Year honors as well ...

Lane Kiffin:”They have high standards here and we do as well”

Friday, September 11th, 2009

SRI continues to work in new writers. This post is courtesy of Zach Krantz of WQAM in Miami.  Lane Kiffin has had an interesting last few years. He took over as Head Coach of the Oakland Raiders in 2007, making him the youngest head coach in Raiders history and the ...