Much was made of Kazmir’s “decline” last season, but FIP and tERA both give more positive reviews to his 2009 (4.26; 4.19) than 2008 (4.37; 4.43).His strikeout rate did suffer a precipitous drop, and his electric fastball went from a plus to average pitch, so the concerns are not entirely unfounded.Kazmir, like Santana, could be [...]

Further, Lloyd Lake is not a USC coach, administrator, booster or alum. With the departure of tight end Garrett Graham, Toon will be Wisconsin’s top receiver in 2010.He led the revived Badgers passing game with 54 receptions for 805 yards and four touchdowns in 2009, and will likely improve in 2010.With the exception of Graham, [...]

(Brush up against a QB’s helmet, it’s a 15-yard personal foul!)So, this will remain Peyton Manning’s franchise.However, the inability to run the ball when it counted, cost the Colts’ dearly in playoff losses to the Patriots, Steelers, and Chargers. Tiller made a field goal.By that time, the Tigers saw their 55-46 lead at 12:45 evaporate [...]

The only starter returning this season is Keith Shologan who is, on the bright side, a good up and coming player. Four receivers caught four or more passes: Bush had four, fellow running back Pierre Thomas had four, and wide receivers Devery Henderson and Marques Colston had four and six, respectively.Brees, as he was in [...]

So Mattingly could be taking the helm in 2011…or 2014…or never.It’s impossible to tell in this situation, but one thing is for sure, if the Dodgers did make him the manager they would be getting a levelheaded and trustworthy guy who will give his all to the team. Those in yearly leagues can easily ignore [...]

Drew Brees and Sean PaytonAs I watched Drew Brees and Sean Payton celebrating the Saints victory over Peyton Manning’s Indianapolis Colts, it brought back many memories of the early days–the beginning of the Saints.As a lifetime 49er fan, I was spending my days employed by the City of San Francisco at Log Cabin Ranch, a [...]