Whatever happened to the playoff predictions? Did I miss the results? Can't seem to find a mention of them.

Or am I completely in the wrong place and thinking of a different Wings blog altogether?

Just curious to see how things turned out. I know I bombed personally, though I did have the B's going all the way and Timmy T. with the conn smythe. My problem was the rest of the bracket.

If this is up somewhere could somebody link me?

I'm guessing this has been posted before, just wondering if someone could point me towards a list of 49er players/press that are on twitter? Trying to complete my list.

So far Ive got Clements, VD, Goldson, Westbrook, TKO for players and Barrows, Barber and Maiocco for coverage. As well as the 49ers official account.

Help me fill in the gaps, who else is out there? Or is that about it?

Is there somewhere on the web/this site with a good list?

Here in Rochester, NY we have a lovely old cranky sportswriter/radio host who loves to jump at the chance to be a complete asshole if you disagree with him.

Today he published his NL West preview and his biggest concern with the Dodgers was their "lack of bullpen depth". I know people have varying opinions on how the Dodgers will fare this year, but I think anyone would agree that their bullpen is the one NON-question mark heading into the season. This was the biggest reason I emailed him, as how could anyone who actually has seen the Dodgers list the bullpen as a concern? And quite a concern it must be, because despite listing quite a few favorable statistics about the club, he predicts an 87-75 season, good for 3rd place.

Not anywhere in the write up does he provide a single bullpen statistic, overall or by an individual player. My response was based on actual statistics (as they clearly show that LA has one of the better bullpens, if not the best, in the league). And even worse is that the players he cites as not having confidence in (Broxton, Sherrill, Belisario) were also statistically three of the better relievers around last year.

After the break is a nice little correspondence he sent me when i had the audacity to ask him to explain some of his questionable opinions (keep in mind this is a professional journalist).

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via assets.espn.go.com Would you want to be on the other end of a block from this guy?

Vernon Davis is well regarded by his coach as a great blocker. And the league took notice last year, when he became a pro-bowl alternate based solely on his blocking at the position. He has embraced that aspect of the tight end position, and given his natural ability (and size) he has excelled at it.

So what's the problem?

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Penn State fans are excited about the upcoming football season, and understandably so. With the veteran leadership of Daryl Clark and a schedule that sets up nicely, the Nittany Lions are looking at another potential Big Ten title and the BCS bowl slot that comes with it.

Another BCS Bowl game? Ho-hum. Show me 2 BCS Bowls, and then we'll talk.

Well, Kevin Armstrong of SI.com ups the ante for Penn State faithful, projecting the Lions not only to face Oregon State in the Rose Bowl, but to face off against Florida State in the Orange bowl as well.

via photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net SI displays its impeccible editing.

Sure, neither is the national title game, but if you were voting for #1, wouldn't you take the team that won 2 BCS Bowl games over the team that won a measley ONE BCS game? 

-Gomer

View the SI article here: 

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/ncaa/09/03/crystal-ball/index.html?eref=sihpT1