The Texas Rangers have signed Vladimir Guerrero for $5 million in a wise one-year deal. Vlad will fill the role of designated hitter and will more than likely bat fourth in between Josh Hamilton and Ian Kinsler. When you also factor in Nelson Cruz and Chris Davis you quickly realize the Rangers could have five guys hit 30 or more homers in 2010. There is a little concern on whether or not Vlad’s back will hold up, but if it does he is well worth a measly $5 million. The Rangers have also picked up pitcher Rich Harden and utility infielder Khalil Greene this offseason and are set to contend with Anaheim and Seattle in the AL West this year.
College Basketball Bet of the Day – January 11th, 2010
January 11, 2010 by
Tonight we have an impressive Big East matchup at 7 PM on ESPN. #4 Villanova rolls into Louisville has a 10-2 record at home this season. Louisville lost a lot of talent from last year’s team and I just feel they are going to have a hard time handling the backcourt of Corey Fisher and Scottie Reynolds this evening. The Cardinals will without a doubt pressure Nova all night so look for Louisville to hang, but lose out in the end.
Nova +3.5
Overall Record:
NFL 33-18 (2009-10) 136-90-5 (overall)
College Basketball 13-7 (2009-10) 210-156-6 (overall)
NBA 44-36
NHL 1-2
MLB 90-69-5
College Football 37-24 (2009-10) 142-115-1 (overall)
College Basketball Bets of the Day – January 9th, 2010
January 9, 2010 by
College football is over and done so now it’s time to get on the college basketball money train. As you can see from the records we do pretty well in college hoops. Good luck today!
Wisconsin +1
UConn +6
Ole Miss -3
Duke -7.5
E. Illinois -10.5
St. John’s +13
Kansas State +5
Baylor -6.5
Boston College +9
Overall Record:
NFL 33-18 (2009-10) 136-90-5 (overall)
College Basketball 8-3 (2009-10) 205-152-6 (overall)
NBA 44-36
NHL 1-2
MLB 90-69-5
College Football 37-24 (2009-10) 142-115-1 (overall)
Jim Leavitt Shown the Door
January 8, 2010 by
The University of South Florida has fired head football coach Jim Leavitt due to his interactions with a football player in late November. Leavitt allegedly grabbed sophomore defensive back Joel Miller by the throat and later hit him in the face a couple of times during halftime of a game against Louisville. Not only did Leavitt get fired today after the internal investigation, but so did his entire coaching staff which I guess comes as no surprise. Leavitt was the only head coach for South Florida over the last 13 years and just completed the second year of a $12.6 million contract. Leavitt becomes the third head coach along with Mark Mangino and Mike Leach over the last month to be fired due to questionable acts involving their players. The microscope is all over head coaches these days and whether they like it or not you can’t treat players the same way they were treated 15-20 years ago. We are litigious society that has evolved into a PC or bust mindset and I think after these three firings you will see adjustments made by a lot of head coaches moving forward.
Hook ’em Horns
January 7, 2010 by
Tonight #1 Alabama plays #2 Texas in the Rose Bowl for the BCS Championship. My heart isn’t with either team, but we have to pull for the Longhorns this evening because if they can pull out a win then I rake in some cabbage from a Bowl Pool challenge. I hope the curse of the Heisman trophy winner hangs over Mark Ingram and the Tide because McCoy and the boys will need some help to overcome them. Here is the University of Texas fight song to get anyone else in the mood who is pulling for Texas. Hook ’em Horns!
College Football Bet of the Day – January 6th, 2010
January 6, 2010 by
No the BCS Championship game isn’t this evening instead we have the all impressive GMAC Bowl to watch. Troy takes on Dan LeFevour and the Central Michigan Chippewas. Former head coach Butch Jones won’t be with Central Michigan this evening because he is now the head coach of Cincinnati. Don’t worry about a thing though because LeFevour and gang will still cover.
Central Michigan -2.5
Overall Record:
College Football 36-24 (this year) 141-115-1 (overall)
NFL 33-18 (this year) 136-90-5 (overall)
College Basketball 8-3 (this year) 205-152-6 (overall)
NBA 44-36
NHL 1-2
MLB 90-69-5
Top 10 Reasons Why Mike Leach was Fired
January 5, 2010 by
Over the last week or so we all have been bombarded by media coverage of the scandal in Lubbock, Texas with Mike Leach, Adam James and the Texas Tech administration. Leach has always been an odd fella and has a strange affection to pirates. Leach decided to use a bizarre tactic to get in the head of wide receiver Adam James and was called on it because it isn’t really common to lock people in sheds or electrical closets. In the end if he would have apologized it sounds like he would have kept his job, but Leach refused and thus he was fired as head football coach of the Red Raiders. Even though that is the story at a very high level we thought we would provide you the top 10 reasons why Mike Leach was fired.
#10
Continuously made threats to Gerald Myers the Athletic Director to walk the plank.
#9
Boosters were tired of him showing up to athletic functions wearing an eye patch with a fake parrot on his shoulder and growling arrrrrgh the entire time.
#8
Continually lobbied to change the team name from the Red Raiders to the Red Beards.
#7
Wanted to build a crow’s nest and a player detention galley as an addition to Tech’s practice facility.
#6
Excessive use of The Pirates of the Caribbean movies as a motivational tactic.
#5
Rewrote the University fight song to the tune of Ho Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum.
#4
Tech’s Board of Regents learned of his plan to join a band of Somali pirates during the upcoming off-season.
#3
University cut him loose so he could puruse his true desire to be the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
#2
Was going to demand all players to do the Gotta Little Captain in You pose after every touchdown next year.
#1
Insisted on wearing the red challenge flag as a bandana during games.
Happy New Year Plax
January 4, 2010 by
Plaxico Burress former wide receiver of the New York Giants rang in 2010, but unfortunately his festivities didn’t include any champagne, noisemakers or even a nice little gun tucked into his jogging pants. Plaxico spent his New Year’s Eve at the Oneida Correctional Facility (just like every other day) and we found a nice list of what was served for dinner to ring in 2010.
Breaded chicken patty
Seasoned chicken gravy
Whipped potatoes
Steamed collard greens
White bread/ margarine
Orange gelatin
Ice tea
Sounds delish!
College Basketball Bet of the Day – January 4th, 2010
January 4, 2010 by
Pittsburgh rolls into Cincy this evening with both teams boasting a 2-0 record in league play to date. Pitt rolled over Syracuse in the Carrier dome just two days ago so they come in with a lot of confidence. Cincy defeated UConn a little less than a week ago so they are feeling pretty good about themselves as well. I didn’t think too much of Pitt a few weeks ago and while they are playing very well I think it’s going to be very hard for them to win two tough Big East games in a row on the road. Take the Bearcats.
Cincinnati -4
Overall Record:
College Football 36-24 (this year) 141-115-1 (overall)
NFL 33-18 (this year) 136-90-5 (overall)
College Basketball 8-2 (this year) 205-151-6 (overall)
NBA 44-36
NHL 1-2
MLB 90-69-5