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Archive for February 14th, 2012

Raheem Morris Isn’t Looking Back After Being Fired in Tampa

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

To me, Raheem Morris didn't get anywhere close to enough time to do his job as a head coach in Tampa. I'm actually surprised that one of the other teams looking for a head coach didn't give him a real close look after he was let go by the Buccaneers, ...

Chris Paul Turns Emotional Roller Coaster Into Stable New Home in Los Angeles

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

At one point, or maybe multiple, Chris Paul thought he was moving east to join the New York Knicks. It never happened. Instead, he wound up going west and linked up with Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers. Paul describes the whole situation as a roller coaster, but says ...

David Stern on Post-Lockout Support from NBA Fans: “I think it’s more than we could have possibly deserved.”

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Coming off a wildly successful 2010-2011 NBA season, thought the NBA was going to lose some of its momentum because of the lockout. That really hasn’t been the case. Even though the product has been rough to watch at times, and teams have struggled with the condensed schedule, there are ...

Carlos Condit on Nick Diaz Drug Test: “With Nick’s past history I guess it’s not too big of a surprise”

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

While the fans might not have liked his fighting style at UFC 143, Carlos Condit did what he needed to do that night by beating Nick Diaz and capturing the UFC Welterweight Championship belt. Because it was a close fight between him and Diaz there were talks about a rematch ...

Chris Doleman on NFL Hall of Fame Voting System: “Don’t hate me or hate the other guys who went in. That’s just the way it is.”

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Chris Doleman finally got his call into the NFL Hall of Fame two weeks ago after a long wait that he didn't quite understand. Doleman had 150.5 career sacks becoming the third consecutive NFC North pass-rusher to earn a call to Canton after Richard Dent was selected in 2011 and ...

Mike D’Antoni on Knicks Retaining Momentum when Injured Superstars Return: “There should be no reason why Amare and Melo both don’t flourish.”

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

A week ago the basketball gods seemed to be playing a cruel trick on Mike D’Antoni and the Knicks. New York was sitting at 8-15, underachieving massively given the expectations that comes with having superstars like Amar'e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony plus Tyson Chandler. Then came the tragic news that Amar'e ...