Happy New Year, everyone!!!
For Mississippi State, 2007 was pretty darn good. NIT Final Four. Women’s NIT. College World Series. Liberty Bowl. Not bad. Now, it’s time for you to predict the big sports headline for 2008.
Original post by Gregg Ellis
Top 10 Sports Stories of 2007
The refs in the NBA are among the worst of all sports (even counting Skating and gymnastics judges. I mean you Nellie Kim and Jackie Fie) and have been cheating for years. Why this was a shock I will never know. …
Original post by FireDannyAinge
Lucky #14
OK, it’s supposed to be 13, but technically, their streak ended at 13 games. The Portland Trail Blazers‘ win streak ended at 13 games on Monday as their bid for 14 fell at Salt Lake City against the Utah Jazz, 101-111. …
Original post by Ara
Bye Bye Billick
First sacrifice to the NFL gods has been made. The Baltimore Ravens cut head coach Brian Billick. The same guy that led them to a win in a Superbowl in 2001. The same guy that led the Ravens to a 13-3 record last season. …
Original post by Ara
2007: The Year In Retrospect; January-February
Let’s see, I’ve tasked myself with rehashing 2007. So, for the next week I’ll be chronicling the stories that made 2007 what it was. I’m sure my list will look, in total, quite a bit different from anyone else’s. …
Original post by dwil
The 61 Year Old Farmer that Won the World’s Toughest Race
Those who are in the ultra world already know about the legendary Cliff Young but those outside may not have heard the story. The whole nation thought he was a crazy old man to undertake an almost impossible feat. Most feared that he would die trying. But this humble old man proved all the critics wrong.Cliff Young, at 61 years of age …
Original post by Yahoo! Sports Blog
Cotton Bowl Preview: Missouri vs. Arkansas
AT&T Cotton Bowl Jan. 1, 8:30 am PST Missouri (11-2) vs. Arkansas (8-4) Dallas, Texas Payout: $3000000 Spread: Missouri - 3.5. The 2007 Missouri team is similar to the 2006 Wisconsin team in that they only lost one game to a highly …
Original post by thesportscorner
My top 10 stories for Lee County sports in 2007
Even a quick reflection on the year in sports in 2007 brings to mind hallowed records in question, dogs fighting to the death and a pursuit of perfection that may or may not have had its origins in spying from the sidelines. …
Original post by designatedhitter
Outback Bowl Preview: Wisconsin vs. Tennessee
Outback Bowl Jan. 1, 8 am PST Wisconsin (9-3) vs. Tennessee (9-4) Tampa, Florida Payout: $3100000 Spread: Tennessee - 2. For all the flack the Big 10 catches about being overrated and slow compared to the SEC, here’s two teams that …
Original post by thesportscorner
Sports Metaphors + the Burden of Representation
In his profile of Kara Walker (New Yorker Magazine, October 8, 2007), Hilton Als describes a contingent of African American artists and their attempt to ostracize Kara Walker because her art didn’t ennoble African Americans. …
Original post by cwongyap
Yes. There’s more news than just Johnson leaving
With all the craziness of the day involving Ellis Johnson’s departure to Arkansas, kinda lost in the shuffle was Barry Stewart. Remember him? He’sa guard on the basketball team. Anyway, he was named the SEC’s player of the week …
Original post by Gregg Ellis
100000; And It’s Thanks To You
… it five) college-aged guys, three of whom who grew up together in Dayton, Ohio and one who spent three years as a columnist and delivery boy for a small newspaper in North Shelby County, didn’t have a clue when it came to sports. …
Original post by Doc Hancock
Dear All Sports Media: STFU!
Sports Media: Kevin Smith needs 181 yards against Mississippi State to break Barry Sanders‘ single season rushing record. Sports Media: Kevin Smith needs 181 yards against Mississippi State to break Barry Sanders’ single season rushing …
Original post by Kevin
Happy New Year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I just wanted to wish all of you a Happy New Year! Sorry things have been slow around here, I am on Winter Break from school and staying incredibly busy — but stick with us. Thanks for a GREAT first year around here and …
Original post by Matt
BREAKING: LAST DAY ON WORDPRESS FOR WE BLEED SPORTS
We change over at 12 0clock tonight to www.webleedsports.weebly.com Make sure you check us out and keep following our site. We promise to bring you great sports news and interviews along with some fun. Happy New Year Everyone …
Original post by thejman30
Celtics sweep NBA West
The Boston Celtics completed a 4 game sweep of their Western Conference road trip with a 100-91 victory over the LA Lakers on Sunday. The Celtics finish 2007 with a 26-3 record. The Big 3 of Garnett, Pierce and Allen have made GM Danny …
Original post by tsos20
Happy 2008!
beerthursday.wordpress.com. jackiemason.com/youtube.html. pointless-drivel.com. Sports: Not all of these sites are dedicated to the NFL, but sports can unite people all over the world. Whether it be a soccer game in Iraq or the USA …
Original post by blacktygrrrr
Johnson out at Mississippi State
Mississippi State defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson has stepped down at Mississippi State to take the same job at Arkansas under new coach Bobby Petrino. Johnson has been at MSU for four years. Two weeks ago, he interviewed at South …
Original post by Gregg Ellis
Athletes increasingly aware fame can result in violence
Anthony Carter keeps a handgun near his bed when the lights go out at night.Dre Bly constantly checks the rearview mirror to see if he is being followed as he drives home from work. Marcus Camby diligently sets his home security system after tucking his daughters into bed.
Original post by Yahoo! Sports Blog