Each April, most of us are guaranteed three things-Rain, taxes and Mel Kiper Jr. Yes folks, I’m talking about the NFL Draft. This season’s Heisman race has already sparked some debate about what may happen come April 29th, and I’m offering my opinion on who is taken with the first pick.
Shhhh…Don’t tell anyone, but if you’re looking for a bandwagon to jump on, the Charlotte Bobcats may be for you. Coach and general manager Bernie Bickerstaff is setting the example of how to start a franchise from scratch.
As if New Orleans natives needed any more setbacks, they probably thought life couldn’t get any worse. It seems the Saints have likely played their last game in New Orleans. Tom Benson isn’t heartless. He isn’t moving the team to spite the people. It’s the reality of business. Benson needs individuals to show up at the game and buy tickets. But the population has decreased, and filling the Superdome seats would be a difficult task. But this franchise had problems before Hurricane Katrina.
Each offseason, Major League Baseball general managers spend a considerable amount of time looking for the right players to complete their rosters. Big offseason acquisitions can inspire loads of excitement amongst a fan base. But sometimes it’s the low profile signings that can propel a team to October success. Case in point is the Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski. His signing filled out a gritty roster filled with enough character to get the White Sox to their first pennant since 1959.
When referencing the Bill Belichick, terms like “genius,” and “guru” are commonly used. But on Sunday, the Carolina Panthers proved they had a wizard of their own at the helm.