Who will back up Brett Favre on the Vikings this season? The question becomes more important than ever this year as Favre, who turns 41 this fall, enters the season with an ankle still bouncing back from a third surgery; while Brett’s an NFL Legend, he is human and he’s getting old. So whoever lands [...]
One would like to imagine that pro athletes have outgrown the trend of damaging their careers through substance abuse. Unfortunately, the list is not limited to the stars of yesteryear like Daryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden, Vin Baker and Roy Tarpley. In fact, it was only a few seasons ago that talented running back Ricky Williams [...]
Hot-shooting SG Chip Armelin gave his oral commitment to the University of Minnesota recently, meaning he’ll be part of coach Tubby Smith’s Class of ’10 after all. Armelin was overlooked by many schools when he played football during his senior year, causing some to question his commitment to hoops. But despite the custom travel mugs [...]
Minnesota Gophers men’s basketball coach Tubby Smith may have a Chip on his shoulder. Chip Armelin, that is; a heavy-scoring, decent-defending shooting guard who would fit right into Tubby’s 2010 recruiting class as a late addition. Once considered a four-star prospect, Armelin decided to play football his senior year rather than focusing on hoops exclusively, [...]
I’m not on the “hanging on his every sniffle” Brett Favre train. I never wanted him to come to the Vikings because I felt he should remain an eternal nemesis, the guy you respect by hating that he played for your deepest rival for so many years. Like everyone else, I was thrilled at the [...]
The Minnesota Timberwolves apparently can’t sign enough forwards; latest reports are that they are pursuing Golden State’s Anthony Tolliver. Considering the number of forwards on the team even after they shipped Big Al Jefferson off, I’m not sure he’s needed. I’m not trying to pull roller shades over my eyes; I know Al’s going to [...]
