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Politics, News & Issues > Basketball NBA Conference Finals Predictions: 1 of 1
We're down to the final four teams in the NBA playoffs, and we have some relatively power matchups. Let's cut out the pretext and just get to the predictions. EASTERN CONFERENCE With Boston and Detroit, we have to the two teams that have been a cut above the rest of the conference all season long. Detroit, of course, ar... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2008 Men's March Madness: Player profiles: Kevin Love, UCLA: 1 of 1
For Kevin Love of UCLA, the hype was huge. He was a top 3 prospect, seen as one of the most polished big men to enter college in a long, long time, and coming to play for the most accomplished program in NCAA Basketball history. He joined a team that was coming off of two straight Final Four appearances, and he was expected t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Basketball NBA players: Who's better: Michael Beasley or Kevin Durant?: 1 of 1
After Kevin Durant rampaged through the Big 12 as a freshman, most people (myself included) assumed that we probably wouldn't be seeing anything like that again for a while. But it is possible that we are seeing something even better just one year later? Is Michael Beasley better than Kevin Durant was? Looking at the sheer... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2008 Super Bowl XLII player profile: Amani Toomer: 1 of 1
Over the years, Amani Toomer hasn't always gotten a whole lot of recognition for his contributions to the New York Giants offense, but he has been a very dependable, productive player for a long time in New York. At age 33, he has lost some of his physical skills that he may have had during the prime of his career, but he has... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2008 Super Bowl XLII player profile: Plaxico Burress: 1 of 1
Plaxico Burress is one of the most physically gifted Wide Receivers in the NFL, but he has struggled at times throughout his career to put it all together mentally. But during the times when he puts it together and he is playing well, he is one of the most physically imposing and productive players in the League. At 6'5, 232 ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2008 Super Bowl XLII player profile: Brandon Jacobs: 1 of 1
Brandon Jacobs is a physical anomaly. At his size, he simply should not be able to do the things that he can do. At 6'4'' and about 265 pounds, Brandon Jacobs is bigger than most linebackers, making him a very powerful inside runner. However, what makes Jacobs so unique is that he is very quick on his feet, pretty shifty, and... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2008 Super Bowl XLII player profile: Laurence Maroney: 1 of 1
Ever since his days at Minnesota, Laurence Maroney has always been a very explosive runner. With his speed, quickness, and shiftiness, he has the capabilities of running for a TD anytime he gets his hands on the ball. This big play ability adds another component to a very powerful New England Patriots offense. In 2007, Mar... More..