Monday, November 28, 2011

Tom Brady throws for 3 TDs as Patriots damage Eagles' playoff hopes

11/28/11 ESPN.com

Brady threw for 361 yards and three touchdowns and the New England Patriots beat the Eagles 38-20 Sunday in a rematch of the 2005 Super Bowl. Filling in for the injured Michael Vick for the second straight game, Vince Young couldn't keep Philadelphia's fading playoff hopes alive despite throwing for a career-best 400 yards passing. This is significant to the sports world because now the Eagles are mathematically out of the playoff race and as a Giant fan it feels oh so sweet.

Alternate headline: Dirty Birds got their Turkey Cooked

Question: Are the Pats really that good?

Urban Meyer joins Ohio State

11/28/11 ESPN.com


Former Florida coach Urban Meyer has taken the head coaching job at Ohio State, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday morning. Meyer, who led the Gators to two national championships before stepping down to spend more time with his family amid ongoing reports of health concerns, had worked as a game analyst this season for ESPN. Urban Meyer joining the Buckeye family is a very significant part of the sports world at this time. This is significant because Urban Meyer is a very profound coach in the College Football community and will definitely be a huge help to Ohio State.

Alternate Headline: BullsEYE (get it cause Ohio state are Buckeyes)

Question: Will Urban Meyer outperform himself from previous years?

Monday, November 21, 2011

Tony Stewart wins Sprint Cup title

11/21/11 ESPN.com


He won at Homestead-Miami Speedway, holding off Edwards for a tie in the final Sprint Cup Series standings good enough to win the title based on his five victories. All of Stewart's wins came in the Chase, and Edwards' lone victory this season was in March. It was the first tie in the points standings in NASCAR history. This is significant to the sports world because this was one of the most exciting races of all time whoever won won the championship.


Alternate headline: STEWing up the Victory

question: Did you know that racecar backwards is still racecar?

Jay Cutler to have thumb surgery

11/21/11 ESPN.com


Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler will undergo surgery on the thumb on his throwing hand after breaking it during Sunday's 31-20 victory over the San Diego Chargers. Cutler injured the right thumb while trying to make a tackle on Antoine Cason, who intercepted a pass with just less than 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Cutler continued to play after the injury, completing his final two passes for 24 yards in the team's final drive. This is significant to the sports world because the Bears lost their starting QB for the year.

Alternate Headline: CUT out

question: Can the Bears rebound?

Friday, November 18, 2011

The Guru of Go

I feel sad because he was a great guy and deserved to be in the NBA. I do not blame the coach for Hank's death. I do not blame anyone for Hank's death besides Hank because he realized what he was doing when he was diagnosed with heart problem.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Jimmy V Award

The Comeback Award is the student-athlete or team should embody the spirit and courage represented by Coach Jim Valvano and his memorable and motivating challenge delivered in his acceptance speech. Kelvin Davis received the award in 2009. He went to San Diego State University.
Davis suffered an injury while on a training run in June 2007, jumping over Auckland's Greenhithe bridge to avoid a car. Davis was forced to spend the next month in New Zealand after being hospitalized with a broken neck & broken back in two places. After 11 hours of surgery, Davis began recovering, and many speculated that his boxing future was in doubt. However, he fully recovered and returned to the ring four months later against undefeated heavy weight Carl Davis Drummond.
Joe Ford received the award in 2009. He went to the University of Pacific.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Michael Vick has broken ribs

11/15/11 ESPN.com


Vick broke his two lower ribs on the second play of the Eagles' 21-17 loss to Arizona on Sunday. He didn't tell anyone that he was hurt and played through the pain. This is significant to the sports world because this means the Giants have a better chance at winning.


Alternate headline: NO vick

Question: Is he going to play?

Jerry Sandusky: I am innocent

11/15/11 ESPN.com

Former Penn State football assistant coach charged with sexually abusing eight boys in a scandal that has rocked the university said Monday that there was no abuse and that any activities in a campus shower with a boy were just horseplay, not molestation. This is significant to the sports world because if they guy isn't guilty then Penn State fired Joe Pa for no reason.



Alternate Headline: Lions Roar

Question: Do you think they would actually find him not guilty?

Monday, November 7, 2011

Giants acquire Melky Cabrera

11/7/11 ESPN.com

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7203609/kansas-city-royals-trade-melky-cabrera-san-francisco-giants-jonathan-sanchez


The Royals traded outfielder Melky Cabrera to the San Francisco Giants for left-hander Jonathan Sanchez on Monday. This is significant to the sports world because the Royals really needed a starting pitcher after losing Zack Grienke last year so this is a huge upgrade from last year.

Alternate Headline: The MELKman is going to the other side of the neighborhood

Question: How will Melky do as his career comes to an end?

Giants shock Patriots in final seconds as Eli Manning one-ups Tom Brady

11/7/11 ESPN.com

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=311106017

On Sunday the New York Giants faced the New England Patriots. After being down 3 points with a little over a minute to go Eli Manning led them 82 yards down the field to score the game winning touchdown. This is significant to the sports world because this is exactly what happened in Super bowl 42 just 3 years earlier and it was the first time these teams have matched up together since then.

Alternate headline: He is ELIte

Question: Where is Eli ranked in the best of the best?

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Raiders sign T.J. Houshmandzadeh

11/2/11 ESPN.com

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7179310/oakland-raiders-sign-veteran-tj-houshmandzadeh-workout

The Oakland Raiders signed veteran T.J. Houshmandzadeh to a contract on Tuesday. Houshmandzadeh, 34, has been out of the league since playing in baltimore last season. This is significant to the sports world because T.J. will be reuniting with his old quarterback Carson Palmer who he has been working out with in Sourthern California. He is also familiar with Hue Jackson who was the receivers coach in Cincinnati for three years during Houshmandzadeh's tenure there.

Alternate Headline: HOUSHYOURDADDY!?

Question: How good is he going to be?