Archive for November 2011
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Take it to the Bank, Week 11 picks
Last Week: 10-5 (66%) / Season: 90-50 (64%) / Scott Pick: 3-6 (0-1)
MIKE KAYE
Welcome back to the playground of pickology. I am your loveable host, coming off another lackluster week. I love that Thursday Night Football is back. It’s a treat in the middle of the work week and last week’s game had some really [...]
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MLB Hot Stove: 5 big names who could get dealt this offseason
CHRIS KNEPLEY
(This is Chris’ first article with Juiced)
Every winter during Major League Baseball’s “hot stove” there is always a trade or two that sends shockwaves through the league. Here are five players that could have a huge impact on the offseason headlines.
1. Cole Hamels
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With free agency underway, it’s a numbers game for MLB’s haves and have nots
MEGAN BROWN
The title ‘off-season’ is misleading for the period of time between the end of the World Series and the start of spring training. In Major League Baseball, there is no such thing as an “off-season.”
“Hot Stove” is the best term used to describe the period of time where no games are being played. The [...]
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Which pro athlete has the most expensive home on the market?
Best pro athlete homes on the market: Troy Aikman wins.
MITCH BLATT
One week ago, Mike Hampton listed his Paradise Valley, Ariz. home on the market for $4 million. The 9,297 square foot home has 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a huge kitchen, wine room, pool, game room and “man cave” full of memorabilia and a basketball court, [...]
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NBA Lockout: Canceled season could cripple overconfident NBA
SCOTT JACOBS
The NBA Owners and David Stern have their vision. The Players Association headed by Billy Hunter and Player Head Derek Fisher, have theirs. Though just roughly 2% in revenue separates themselves from being on the cusp of a deal (there are system issues as well), the NBA and its Players Association are also a [...]
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Week 10 Picks (Against the Spread)
JIM RUBERA
(Rubera writes for The Spop)
Last Week: 7-7 / Overall: 65-58-6 / Best Bets: 12-10-3 / Monday Night: 6-4 / Against Cincy: 1-7
Denver +3.5 @ Kansas City
If Matt Moore can smoke the Chiefs, Tebow can lose by three.
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Papel-gone! Phils, Papelbon agree to 4 year, $50 million deal
Philadelphia gambles on now ex-Boston closer by giving him big bucks
SHANE SMITH
ESPN.com has reported that that the Phillies are walking away from last season’s closer Ryan Madson in favor of Boston closer Jonathan Papelbon. Papelbon will be signing a 4 year 50 million dollar contract to close for the Phillies.
Last season Papelbon experienced a decent [...]
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The Legacy of Joe Paterno: A Big Ten Alum’s Perspective
MEGAN BROWN
(This is Megan’s first article for Juiced)
“Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won’t taste good.”
- Legendary now ex-Penn State coach Joe Paterno
Ironically enough, the recent Penn State scandal which is both shocking and appalling will undoubtedly taint the success JoePa had throughout his illustrious career.
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