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The primary pitfall of my MLB Realignment proposal is the addition of two MLB teams as part of the realignment. A simple compromise between my proposition and a short-term solution for the MLB Playoffs is simply adding two wildcard spots without the divisional realignment. To recap my previous article and incorporate this compromise, I am suggesting that the MLB simply add two more wildcard spots. Then the first round of the Playoffs would have two three-game-series in each respective league... Read Full Story
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Recently adding an additional wildcard spot to baseball has been a hot topic. Universally, it is agreed that this is a good idea. However, the main impediment is how such a change will be implemented. The most talked about solution is to add a wildcard spot and have a one game playoff between the two wildcard teams. I think there are two main set backs to this plan. First, the additional spot really isn't another "seat" in the playoffs. Essentially, it's a play-in game. The second, and more... Read Full Story
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Under Garth Snow, the Islanders have been progressively rebuilding. The organization is now in a transitional phase in which it is trying to balance the opportunity to contend for a playoff spot this season with the opportunity to contend for a Stanley Cup in ensuing seasons. In this situation, it is important to draw distinctions between players who are in the short-term plans and the long-terms plans. Below are prospective short-term and long-term depth charts for Islanders. Short-Term... Read Full Story
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As of now the New York Knicks' Depth Chart is projected to resemble this outline: PG: Chauncey Billups / Toney Douglas SG: Landry Fields / Bill Walker / Iman Shumpert / Andy Rautins SF: Carmelo Anthony / Renaldo Balkman PF: Amare Stoudemire C: Ronny Turiaf / Josh Harrellson The majority of minutes will be given to the starters as we saw last season. Stoudemire and Anthony each averaged over 36 minutes with the Knicks. Billups and Fields averaged at least 31 minutes per game. This will... Read Full Story
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Top 5 1. Cameron Newton (QB - Auburn) - 2. LaMichael James (RB - Oregon) - 3. Kellen Moore (QB - Boise St.) - 4. Andrew Luck (QB - Stanford) - 5. Landry Jones (QB - Oklahoma) - Remainder of the Top 10: Andy Dalton (QB - TCU), Colin Kaepernick (QB - Nevada), Justin Blackmon (WR - Oklahoma St.), Kendall Hunter (RB - Oklahoma St.), and Terrelle Pryor (QB - Ohio St.) Honorable Mention QB: Matt Barkley (USC), Kirk Cousins (Michigan St.), Robert Griffin III (Baylor), Ryan Mallett (Arkansas... Read Full Story
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Top 8 1. Cameron Newton (QB - Auburn) - Auburn did not play last week which gives Newton and the Tigers an extra week to prepare for a showdown with Alabama. 2. LaMichael James (RB - Oregon) - Like Auburn, Oregon had the week off too. James and the Ducks have a big week coming up against Arizona on Friday. 3. Kellen Moore (QB - Boise St.) - The Boise St. Broncos did play last week. Moore helped lead the Broncos to an absolute dismantaling of Fresno St. Moore threw for 333 yards and 4 TDs... Read Full Story
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Top 10 1. Cameron Newton (QB - Auburn) - Despite allegations, Newton continues to lead the Auburn Tigers to success as he ran for 151 rush yards and 2 TDs in a victory against Georgia. He also completed 12 of 15 passed and tacked on 148 yards passing yards to go along with 2 more passing TDs. His four total touchdown were crucial in defeating UGA. 2. LaMichael James (RB - Oregon) - James had his lowest rush total on the season as he carried the ball 29 times for 91 yards. James also kept his... Read Full Story
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Top 10 1. Cameron Newton (QB - Auburn) - The allegations surrounding Newton's acceptance of money to play NCAA football has spurted his passing game. Two weeks ago Newton threw for 209 yards and 2 TDs, along with a completion percentage of 75%. This week he continued the passing dominance with 317 passing yards and 4 passing TDs; Newton also tacked on a rushing TD. Newton is one of the most efficient passers in the nation in addition to being the most dominant rushing quarterback with Denard... Read Full Story
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Top 10 1. Cameron Newton (QB - Auburn) - Auburn is the number 1 team in the nation in all of the polls and rankings. Much of this success can be attributed to the explosive run game propelled by Cam Newton. Newton helped the Tigers beat SEC-Tiger-foe LSU this past weekend as he rushed for 217 yards and 2 TDs. 2. LaMichael James (RB - Oregon) - James has been one of the only consistent players at the top of the Heisman standings. He had another prolific game as he rushed for 123 yards and 2... Read Full Story
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Top 10 1. Kellen Moore (QB - Boise St.) - Moore position at the top right now is quite tenuous. 2. LaMichael James (RB - Oregon) - James has been quite consistent. He is averaging 169.6 rushing yards per game with his only game with under only game under 100 being 94 yards against Arizona St. 3. Cameron Newton (QB - Auburn) - Newton has exploded onto the Heisman scene as he has helped propel the Auburn Tigers to an undefeated season in the SEC hitherto. This week's game against LSU will... Read Full Story
