A day for revenge and redemption: Benson, A-Rod and Brooking get theirs October 26, 2009
Posted by Fernando Gallo in General News, MLB.Tags: ALCS, alex smith, atlanta falcons, baseball, bill callahan, cedric benson, chicago bears, cincinnati bengals, dallas cowboys, football, keith brooking, MLB, new york yankees, NFL, niners, rex ryan, rob ryan, san francisco 49ers, shaun hill, world series
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Sunday is supposed to be the day for rest, but it was a day of two very big other R-words for some athletes and coaches: revenge and redemption. From New York City to Oak-Town, there were chips on shoulders all over the country. A rundown of who was looking to even the score Sunday.
Cedric Benson's mugshot for his second arrest as a Chicago Bear.
Cedric Benson vs. the Chicago Bears: If you paid any attention to football at all Sunday, you heard this one about a billion times. Running back Benson was the No. 4 overall pick for the Bears in 2005, and to call his time there tumultuous would be an understatement. Coach Lovie Smith never seemed willing to make him the featured back, and after some alcohol-related arrests Benson was released in 2008. (more…)
Richard Seymour proves the Raiders’ team facility has become an asylum October 22, 2009
Posted by Fernando Gallo in General News, NFL.Tags: al davis, football, NFL, oakland raiders, philadelphia eagles, playoffs, richard seymour
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Al Davis has been crazy for years, and the overhead-projector-aided rambling press conference about Lane Kiffin only solidified that the owner is lucid enough to still be nuts. Then JaMarcus Russell proved he’s delusional by saying he was fine with his awful passing performance this year.
Well there must be something in the water, because now Richard Seymour has lost his damn mind, too.
Where the crazy folks go to have play time. Photo by Flickr user scotrail.
The defensive end was on a Cincinnati radio show Wednesday (who the hell knows why he’s on a show in Cincinnati when the Raiders play New York this week), and he boldly proclaimed that the Raiders will make the playoffs. Not in 2015, or even next year – he expects to playing in January this season. (more…)
A very rough afternoon for Russell and the Raiders September 28, 2009
Posted by Fernando Gallo in General News, NFL.Tags: denver broncos, jamarcus russell, NFL, oakland raiders
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JaMarcus Russell getting ready to complete a pass - to the other team. Photo by user sgrace on Flickr.
It’s official Raider Nation: JaMarcus Russell is not only going to be a bust – he’s lost his damn mind.
We’re three years into the Russell experiment, and so far the results are not just bad – they’re damn right Ryan Leaf-ian. To be fair, we can hardly count the first season of Russell’s NFL career since he wasn’t signed until almost October and missed training camp and preseason. But Russell has had nothing but time to learn since then, and instead of getting better, he’s getting much, much worse. But don’t tell him that – the quarterback has repeatedly said he’s feeling fine about his play so far. At least someone in Oakland is… (more…)
Are you ready for some football? 2009 NFL Preview September 12, 2009
Posted by Fernando Gallo in General News, NFL.Tags: arizona cardinals, baltimore ravens, chicago bears, dallas cowboys, houston texans, Indianapolis Colts, minnesota vikings, new england patriots, new orleans saints, NFL, oakland raiders, philadelphia eagles, pittsburgh steelers, san francisco 49ers, seattle seahawks
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The Autumn wind is upon us – football season is finally here! It’s time for 17 weeks of hard-hitting football, and we’re going to celebrate the kick-off at Unsportsmanlike Conduct by offering a look into our predictions for the NFL season. (more…)
Are the Silver and Black on Crack? September 6, 2009
Posted by Fernando Gallo in General News, NFL.Tags: al davis, new england patriots, NFL, oakland raiders, richard seymour, trade
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Teams are now more afraid of the owner than the team.
By Fernando Gallo
In the words of Vince Lombardi: What the hell is going on here?
The Raiders have traded for defensive end Richard Seymour, giving up a first-round pick in 2011 in the process. That the Raiders made a move from completely out of left field is not really a story these days. But this trade? Oy vey… (more…)
Recession Claims Another Job – Anyone Need a Super Bowl Hero? September 5, 2009
Posted by Fernando Gallo in General News, NFL.Tags: david tyree, eli manning, new england patriots, new york giants, NFL
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By Jordan Guinn
David Tyree, who became famous in Super Bowl for his miraculous catch during the winning drive of Super Bowl XLII, has been cut from the New York Giants.
A sixth round pick out of Syracuse in 2003, he missed last season because of knee trouble. Health was an issue this year as well. Plus, reports say he was having a hard time holding onto the ball.
Tyree, if healthy, should bounce back with another team. By no means should his career be over. No one is saying Tyree will have a plaque in the football hall of fame, but he deserves a shot as a second or third option somewhere.
He will always be fondly remembered by me and fellow New England-area sports haters. His ball-pressed-to-helmet catch helped wipe the cocky grin off the Patriots‘ faces.
The Roundup: Marshall on the move? Kobe gets his and the boy wonder skips the prom June 16, 2009
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Press coverage? No problem. But watch out for that Big Mac box! Photo by user Jeffrey Beall on Flickr.
I’m Lovin’ it
Brandon Marshall is a dope, plain and simple. He’s also immature, as evidenced by his inability to take the hit for previous injuries he inflicted on himself by supposedly slipping on a McDonald’s wrapper. As a man who’s enjoyed his share of McChickens in his day, I can tell you that I’ve never been close to slipping on a wrapper. I guess making a tip-toe catch in the back of the endzone is easier than avoiding a piece of paper from Mickey D’s.
But now Marshall has decided he’s done with the Denver Broncos, and everyone has a different opinion about what happens next. Should the Broncos trade him? No. As much of a child as Marshall is, he is still very talented and the Broncos need all the talent they can get right now. But then again, they shouldn’t have traded Jay Cutler, and we all know how that worked out. Josh McDaniels can’t afford to have disgruntled players in his first year as head coach, so Denver is likely to move Marshall if they get a decent offer. The Jets, Bears and Raiders are all teams that would get immediate upgrades from a guy like Marshall, provided he doesn’t fall over a Chicken McNuggets box at some point in 2009. (more…)
What a Lucky Bastardo June 3, 2009
Posted by Fernando Gallo in General News, MLB.Tags: antonio bastardo, MLB, NFL, nhl, philadelphia, phillies
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One of the members of our list. Do you know his strange name? This photo was taken from a Flickr account which can be found here. Licensing info here.
Last night was the major league debut of Phillies pitcher Antonio Bastardo, whose last name does indeed mean bastard in Spanish. The 23-year old got the victory against San Diego after six strong innings in which he gave up only one run, a solo shot by Adrian Gonzalez. Since Gonzalez is leading the majors in home runs (what the hell!?), I’d say that’s a pretty good start for the young Bastardo. In honor of his strange last name, Unsportsmanlike Conduct presents:
The Top Ten Strangest (and Funniest) Last Names in Sports: (more…)
Why Al Davis? Why do you hate me? April 27, 2009
Posted by Fernando Gallo in General News, NFL.Tags: al davis, crabtree, heyward-bey, NFL, nfl draft, oakland, oakland raiders, raiders
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It is with a heavy heart that I write this first blog post. I want to express my displeasure with the Oakland Raiders and the Cryptkeeper Al Davis, but it is just so hard to find words that are strong enough.
Seriously? Another speedster? Another defensive back? Sigh…
In case you haven’t figured it out yet, I’m talking about the NFL draft, and Davis’ inexplicable and moronic moves. If there was ever any doubt on who’s calling the shots in Oakland, it’s been cemented now. Crazy old man Davis is sitting in his office watching tape from the 80s, cackling as he dreams of the days of Willie Brown and Fred Biletnikoff. (more…)
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