A quick glance at the Golden Eagles’ starting lineup could raise a few eyebrows. First year coach, Buzz Williams, will start four seniors and one junior. Of those starters senior forward, Dwight Burke, is the tallest at 6’8”. Yes, Marquette will create match-up problems for themselves and opponents. Seniors, Dominic James, Jerel McNeal, and Wesley Matthews return for the … [Read more...] about Breaking down the pre-season AP: #s16-20
Archives for November 2008
Who am I?
I was born in New York City, but settled in Syracuse following a 15-year playing career. I was a member of the team that brought the only major professional sports championship to that upstate New York community, and still live there to this day. My son played at Syracuse University, and actually played professionally three years longer than I did, although I accumulated more … [Read more...] about Who am I?
Cooking with Chas: A Weekly Look at What’s on the MLB Hot Stove
In the second installment of this new weekly series, I'll be looking at some of the off-season decisions facing a couple of teams near and dear to the hearts of Clipboard readers and contributors. Following the Rockies' trade of Matt Holliday to Oakland, the biggest name on the hot stove trading block is, of course, the San Diego Padres' Jake Peavy. With the Padres clearly in … [Read more...] about Cooking with Chas: A Weekly Look at What’s on the MLB Hot Stove
Who am I?
If the NFL ever gave out an award for the cleanest jersey worn by a starting defensive back, I would have dominated. Yeah I knew how to defend my man before he caught the ball. And those fifty-three picks? Man I got to the sideline when I needed. Kickoffs and punt returns were a little different, but I still managed to keep it clean. Of course I did run a few back. Tried … [Read more...] about Who am I?
Breaking down the AP Pre-Season Poll: #s 11-15
Continuing our look at the Associated Press pre-season poll. In the past week I have reviewed 1-5 and 6-10 (and Rey thought he was the only writer who shamelessly linked his own stuff) Five starters return from a Boilermaker squad that went 25-9 last year. But the sophomore jinx watch is on high alert in West Lafayette. Second year coach, Matt Painter, will look to improve … [Read more...] about Breaking down the AP Pre-Season Poll: #s 11-15