Runners Knee And Running Shoes

Image via Wikipedia Runner’s knee is the bane of many runners, simply because it is such a common but frustrating injury. If it isn’t properly treated it can linger for months if not years, and may never go away unless someone who understands the condition treats the runner. So what can you do about runner’s … Read more

Sports Buffet for 05/04/10

The Sports Buffet will be a regular feature of FPS. NFL UFA S FS Darren Sharper (NO) is reported to have had microfracture knee surgery during the off season according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Sharper was a key part of the Saints D and their playoff run. The typical recovery time for that procedure is … Read more

Niblets for April 2010

Best comment of the month: 96 Teams in the NCAA Tournament is the worst idea since the BcS selection process. Crime Scene Cleanup Tucson said “I completely agree with you..More teams is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. Gotta be the money…” CSC you hit it on the nose. The plan that came out after … Read more

Super Values in the NFL Draft 2

Here are some more super values in the draft. The secret to any draft is how well the team does in the 3-7th rounds. Here are some more guys I think will be outstanding players picked lower in the draft. Jamar Wall CB Texas Tech 5-10 204 Overall: Walls has a rep for being inconsistent … Read more

Professional and college sports teams face tough times ahead.

Welcome to the first season of the Los Angeles Jaguars. What about Jacksonville? The city and state cried poverty and neither government would pony up any money for a new facility or even a decent makeover. The people of the city also didn’t come to the games so the Jags left. Thank heavens that has … Read more

The Winter Olympics in the Frying Pan

In general, I am not an Olympic guy. I usually don’t watch the Winter Olympics because I get cold looking at all that snow even on TV. The only thing that is white and should be on the ground is nice warm sand. Given the severity of the winter in Ohio this year, I WANT … Read more

Who stood out at the East West Shrine game?

For this article I ignored the potential draft position of the players and rated their performance on the field on game day. Let me say up front that I do not agree with the “experts” that watch the practices and leave on game day. In my years of coaching, I have seen a lot of … Read more

What to look for in New Years Day bowl games.

OUTBACK BOWL Northwestern 8-4 Auburn 7-5 This game pits the Big 10 vs. SEC. NW wins over two ranked teams (Iowa and Wisconsin) in the last two games gave them hope they can break a 6 bowl losing streak. This is the first New Year’s day bowl since 97. QB Kafka has thrown for 2898 … Read more

What to look for in College Bowl games upcoming.

INDEPENDENCE BOWL Texas A&M 6-5 Georgia 7-5 This is the battle of the bad defenses. TAM’s D gave up 33 points per game. Georgia has already fired all of their D coaches and is giving up 26 points per game. The key to a win will be which O takes maximum advantage of the faltering … Read more

Some Christmas wishes in the Sports world.

Cowboy Coach Phillips—Some wins after Turkey Day. The Boys haven’t done very well in December. JJ told the Boys faithful that if Phillips doesn’t win in the playoffs, he will be history. Phillips needs some help selling his house ’cause that ain’t happening. Browns coach Mangenous—One more really silly owner to bail his career out … Read more