SB Nation User Blog: sn0wballz

Promoter Bob Arum: Mayweather-Pacquiao off;

sn0wballz — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:45:13 -0000

The proposed Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight is off because Mayweather’s camp refused to relent on drug tests via blood rather than urine sampling, promoter Bob Arum said Tuesday night in an exclusive interview with The Press.

Does this prove the rumors?? I think this is will be a huge blow for boxing if this fight does not happen. And look at this:

He said he would pursue other possible opponents for Pacquiao, including Yuri Foreman, Paulie Malignaggi, or a third fight with Juan Manuel Marquez.

Really? Pacquiao vs Malignaggi? Oh yeah, I'll be in line for that slaughter.

Anyone here know exactly what can be found in a blood test opposed to urine?

http://www.mlive.com/mayweather/index.ssf/2009/12/promoter_bob_arum_mayweather-p.html

FOX Sports: Ben is OUT

sn0wballz — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:17:13 -0000

Jay Glazer reported on twitter that Ben is out for tomorrow's game. I haven't heard this from any other source, so it could be false.

Big Ben was suffering from exercise-induced headaches as the week progressed and the team's medical staff deemed him unfit for the contest.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/10442146/Roethlisberger-won%27t-play-Sunday-

This definitely is not good for the Steelers' chances of winning on Sunday night.

Charlie Batch out for six weeks

sn0wballz — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:54:10 -0000

Steelers QB Charlie Batch, who would have been the starter if Ben Roethlisberger is unable to play this Sunday after taking a hit to the head, has a wrist injury that requires surgery and will sideline him for six weeks, a source close to the situation told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Batch was injured after he entered Sunday's overtime loss at Kansas City.

Dennis Dixon will move to No. 2.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4682002

Hines Ward leaps over Champ Bailey for a touchdown.

sn0wballz — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:31:22 -0000

Hines Ward leaps over Champ Bailey for a touchdown.

News Flash: Hines Ward having a great season

sn0wballz — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:43:00 -0000

I looked through the fanposts and didn't see anything dedicated to Hines Ward recently. I could have over looked it, but I decided to make one myself.

Through six weeks, Hines Ward is leading the league in receiving yards. Let's not take this lightly, people. Look at the names below him:


1. Hines Ward	PIT	599
2. Andre Johnson	HOU	572
3. Steve Smith	NYG	525
4. Randy Moss	NE	496
5. Reggie Wayne	IND	459

Ward's best season as far as receiving yards go was in 2002. He ended at 1,329 receiving yards. Through six weeks in 2002, Ward was at 355 yards. This was actually his number going into Week 8 as they had a bye Week 3. In 2002, Ward had Tommy Maddox throwing to him. In 2009, Ward has "Big" Ben Roethlisberger. I'm not quite sure how to figure out what Ward's pace is and what he could possibly end with at the end of the season. However, it seems that it would be better than his number in 2002.

It's obviously a new era in Pittsburgh and this has been discussed. Previously, Ward has been that guy that blocked for Pittsburgh's outstanding running game, occasionally picking up first downs through the air when needed. Now he's the guy and he has an outstanding QB to get him the ball. Hines Ward has waited for a season like this. They pass first, his QB can get him the ball, and he's running wild.

Just making sure we don't over look this!

Curse of the terrible towel?

sn0wballz — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:48:30 -0000

Curse of the terrible towel?

Stafford or Culpepper?

sn0wballz — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:12:10 -0000

Okay, we aren't even 24 hours off of the win but I thought we'd take a look at next week briefly.

Anyway, I wanted to get some opinions and start some discussion on who you all would rather see starting at Quarterback this weekend for the Lions when the Steelers come in to Detroit.

From what I've heard, Stafford dislocated his knee cap. Here's the latest:

Detroit rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford is considered day-to-day with a right knee injury, according to Lionshead coach Jim Schwartz.

Here are Stafford's stats for the 2009 season so far, courtesy of NFL.com:


WK	OPP	RESULT	Passing										Rushing				Fumbles
WK	OPP	RESULT	Comp	Att	Pct	Yds	Avg	TD	Int	Sck	SckY	Rate	Att	Yds	Avg	TD	FUM	Lost
2	MIN	L 13-27	18	30	60.0	152	5.1	1	2	2	16	56.5	1	7	7.0	0	1	0
3	WAS	W 19-14	21	36	58.3	241	6.7	1	0	2	14	87.8	2	23	11.5	0	--	--
4	@ CHI	L 24-48	24	36	66.7	296	8.2	1	1	5	42	89.6	2	20	10.0	0	1	1

I watched a lot of the Detroit game this past weekend and I thought the team as a whole played with a lot of confidence. It's amazing what a win will do for that.

Culpepper previously was a pretty good QB. Since 2004, nothing has been the same. He does bring his experience to the table, and for that I think I would rather see Stafford play. Not sure at this point if he will, though.

Anyway, what do you think? Could be a moot point as either way, Megatron will be on the field and both of them would be trying their best just to get it to him.

Steelers > Titans

sn0wballz — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:05:23 -0000

First, who cares about the "towel" incident of last year. I say they (the titans) should stomp the towel every week if it means that the Steelers are going to win a championship. Please see exhibit A:

Yep. Do you know what happens to classless teams that have no respect for the game and players around them? They lose to the Baltimore Ravens and go one and done in the playoffs. And I should point out, the Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens three times last year, including one in the playoffs shortly after the Titans failed to live up to the hype that surrounded them.

Let the Titan fans, Lendale White and everyone else run their mouths. Come Thursday, all that towel stomping business will haunt the Titans in the form of a hostile environment at Heinz Field. The Players will do the rest.

Gentlemen, Ladies, Steeler football is right around the corner. Let them talk. Just smile, give them a nod and wink. They know what is about to happen.

Mike Logan rips ball out of receivers hand in '96 (WVU). (Found this while searching for Stefan...

sn0wballz — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:35:47 -0000

Mike Logan rips ball out of receivers hand in '96 (WVU). (Found this while searching for Stefan Logan's punt return, YES, I failed and thought Mike Logan was Stefan Logan)

Video I took of the Steeler's locker room while on the tour. Pretty cool to be in the same place...

sn0wballz — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:47:43 -0000

Video I took of the Steeler's locker room while on the tour. Pretty cool to be in the same place the players have prepared to go to battle in.