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If you have to rob Peter to pay Paul, there's not a good reason to make this deal. So what's the...

wtnelson — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:42:44 -0000

If you have to rob Peter to pay Paul, there's not a good reason to make this deal. So what's the most likely landing spot if the Thrashers decide to move Kovy? Bet on Colorado.

Glen Sather's fate, Ilya Kovalchuk's next team, more reader mail - Allan Muir - SI.com

13 Reasons Why the Raiders Suck

wtnelson — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:26:50 -0000

Now, we all know that there are many more than just 13 reasons why the Raiders suck, but it would take the rest of my natural life to divulge all of them. I've picked my top 13 to share for Raider Week.

1. Al Davis is their owner.

2. They typically end up being the NFL's most penalized team.

3. The NFL has to make up several rules each year because of the Raiders' unsportsmanlike conduct.

4. The majority of their players belong in prison rather than on the football field.

5. Their fans are comprised mostly of criminals and low-lifes. Hell, Darth Vader is known to appear at their games.

6. Allegedly, the player with the lowest IQ ever in the NFL was a Raider.

7. The Raiders have more criminal incidents at their games than every other team except the Eagles.

8. Their fans always riot in the rare instance that they win big games.

9. The Raiders have to cheat all the time just to give themselves a chance to win.

10. I've seen 2 people steal from a local sports store, and both times, it was Raiders clothing.

11. Oakland just sucks.

12. One word: California. (OK, I know some of you are Californians, but if you live in Colorado, you understand the disdain for the seemingly hundreds of thousands of Californian immigrants that move here every year.)

13. I'm pretty sure that Orange and Blue are much better colors than silver and black.

Justice Long Overdue

wtnelson — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:26:12 -0000

Justice Long Overdue

After reading the story about Floyd Little's HOF candidacy, I thought I'd FanShot this. This is a blog I wrote back in August, a day after it was announced that Floyd Little is one of the 2 senior's committee nominees this year for my FanNation blog, The Centennial Soapbox. Enjoy.

Note: In the comments section, I mentioned that MHR ran a campaign to get Little inducted. I thought that the campaign was longer than it had been, as I was relatively new to MHR at the time. My apologies.

"Gentleman, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football." - Coach John...

wtnelson — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:18:56 -0000

"Gentleman, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football." - Coach John Heisman (Yes, THAT Heisman)

This is a message that the Broncos need to hear.

John Heisman Quotes

Barrel Man's Last Game

wtnelson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:35:55 -0000

Barrel Man's Last Game

I heard a news report the other night that this Sunday, Nov. 22 against the Chargers, Barrel Man Tim McKernan will be in attendance at Invesco Field @ Mile High for the final time. He was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer and given 2-6 months to live. I can't find an internet source, but I saw it on 9NEWS. Thoughts and prayers. And please, put this man in the Ring of Fame.

Brandon Marshall talks with Alfred & D-Mac

wtnelson — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:15:40 -0000

Brandon Marshall talks with Alfred & D-Mac

Haven't seen this linked anywhere, so I thought I'd share it. This was Thursday night. Al and D-Mac were talking about Larry Johnson, player-team disputes, and all kinds of business things in the NFL. Brandon Marshall phoned in on a whim, and they talked for about a half-hour. This is an excellent, excellent interview. If you missed it, check it out.

Chargers game-day worker dies after fall before Broncos game

wtnelson — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:45:11 -0000

Chargers game-day worker dies after fall before Broncos game

NYC had the injury story link in Horse Tracks this morning, but Walt Daniels passed away after falling out of the press box prior to the game last night. That's really sad.

Ben Guite sent to AHL's Milwaukee Admirals

wtnelson — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:52:13 -0000

Ben Guite sent to AHL's Milwaukee Admirals

That's too bad.

Paul Stastny Mic'd up during 2010 Avs's Training Camp

wtnelson — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:08:18 -0000

Paul Stastny Mic'd up during 2010 Avs's Training Camp

15 Team Excuses (Albeit Unlikely Ones!) For The Leafs Winless Streak

wtnelson — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:42:19 -0000

15 Team Excuses (Albeit Unlikely Ones!) For The Leafs Winless Streak

This is pretty funny, especially the "Mangina Wipes" video at the end. How does it apply to the Avs? We've contributed. Call our team Philanthropists.