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Thursday, August 23, 2012
Matt Doherty defends Julius Peppers on Twitter
As more and more comes out on the academic scandal at UNC, the university?s defenders become more and more entertaining. �The latest bombshell in the saga was that Julius Peppers? transcript was�inadvertently�posted online, available for viewing by just about anyone. �As a result, it was plain to see that Peppers might have had an academic [...]
Xavier expells sophomore Dezmine Wells
Sophomore Dezmine Wells has been expelled from Xavier University.
From Xavier University;
The Xavier University Conduct Board (UCB), made up of faculty, students and administrators, found Xavier sophomore and basketball player Dezmine Wells responsible for a serious violation of the Code of Student Conduct. The punishment for the violation is expulsion from the University.
While we understand there is heightened interest in this situation because it involves a student-athlete, we must reiterate that first and foremost Xaviers interest and responsibility to all of our students is to provide a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment.
A serious violation of Xaviers Code of Student Conduct will not be tolerated. All Xavier students are subject to the same protections and consequences.
Because of Federal privacy law restrictions, no additional comments may be made in order to protect the privacy of those involved, and to honor the integrity of the UCB process.
Wells, a 6-5 guardforward and member of the 2012 Atlantic 10 Conference All-Rookie Team, started 32 games as a freshman in the 2011-12 season. He finished fourth on the team in scoring (9.8 ppg.) and third in rebounding (4.9 rpg.).
From Xavier University;
The Xavier University Conduct Board (UCB), made up of faculty, students and administrators, found Xavier sophomore and basketball player Dezmine Wells responsible for a serious violation of the Code of Student Conduct. The punishment for the violation is expulsion from the University.
While we understand there is heightened interest in this situation because it involves a student-athlete, we must reiterate that first and foremost Xaviers interest and responsibility to all of our students is to provide a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment.
A serious violation of Xaviers Code of Student Conduct will not be tolerated. All Xavier students are subject to the same protections and consequences.
Because of Federal privacy law restrictions, no additional comments may be made in order to protect the privacy of those involved, and to honor the integrity of the UCB process.
Wells, a 6-5 guardforward and member of the 2012 Atlantic 10 Conference All-Rookie Team, started 32 games as a freshman in the 2011-12 season. He finished fourth on the team in scoring (9.8 ppg.) and third in rebounding (4.9 rpg.).
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Esiason: Tebow isn't even backup quality
Boomer Esiason has done little to hide his disdain for Tim Tebow. In fact, it was just a few weeks ago when the former Jets quarterback suggested the current Jets quarterback should be cut from the team.
Giving his latest two cents on the topic, the CBS analyst remains convinced Tebow has no business playing QB for Gang Green, saying he shouldn’t even be backing up starter Mark Sanchez.
“I don’t believe Tebow can be your everyday backup quarterback,” Esiason said Tuesday, via USA Today. “Sanchez is clearly your starter, and (Greg) McElroy will be the backup. Tebow can do his thing playing on special teams.”
Instead, Esiason proposed the Jets run a “special package” of plays in case Tebow ends up under center.
It’s no secret the much-ballyhooed signal-caller has experienced a shaky beginning to his career in New York. He’s been heckled by fans, chided by the media, and, in exhibition contests, done little to move the J...
Giving his latest two cents on the topic, the CBS analyst remains convinced Tebow has no business playing QB for Gang Green, saying he shouldn’t even be backing up starter Mark Sanchez.
“I don’t believe Tebow can be your everyday backup quarterback,” Esiason said Tuesday, via USA Today. “Sanchez is clearly your starter, and (Greg) McElroy will be the backup. Tebow can do his thing playing on special teams.”
Instead, Esiason proposed the Jets run a “special package” of plays in case Tebow ends up under center.
It’s no secret the much-ballyhooed signal-caller has experienced a shaky beginning to his career in New York. He’s been heckled by fans, chided by the media, and, in exhibition contests, done little to move the J...
Mourinho embraces Barca's greatness
You might think Jose Mourinho would have developed a healthy hatred of FC Barcelona by now. After two years of hearing about Barcelona's greatness, and two years of intense matches and title chases and cup games, you would understand if Mourinho was just about sick of Barcelona.
The truth is Mourinho is thankful for their existence.
He credits their rivalry with helping transform a young Real Madrid team into a title winner, and for helping Real Madrid reach heights never before attained by the most successful club team in the world. Fresh off a record-setting season in La Liga , a league win capped by a title-clinching victory in Barcelona, Mourinho gave credit to his fiercest rival for providing the motivation for Madrid's title run.
"All the rivals should thank the other one for things you achieve," Mourinho said in an exclusive interview with FOX Soccer in New York City. "I always remember that when I was in England, Sir Alex Ferguson told me that the way Chelsea won the Premier League is pushing all the other teams, including Manchester United , to be better. They reached a level where now everybody feels that, to be champion, we need to be much stronger than we are.
"When we go to the Spanish rivalry, we should do the same, we should thank the opponent for the level we reached," Mourninho added. "Because the rivalry is high, the quality is tremendous. The level must be very, very, very, very good, and if we beat the record last year it was because we felt all the time that we couldn't lose one single point.
"The rivalry, if we can analyze it in the proper way, in the good way, is very, very good because it pushes people to be better and pushes teams to be better."
Real Madrid's first chance for silverware this year will come against Barcelona, in the upcoming Spanish Super Cup. After losing out in the Champions League semifinals in penalty kicks to Bayern Munich , Madrid are focused on repeating as La Liga champions, while keeping a keen eye on attaining the club's tenth Champions League title - a title the club hasn't won in a decade.
Mourinho avoided the topic in the past - going so far to avoid mentioning Barcelona by name. But he is no longer afraid to discuss Real Madrid's rival. In large part, it's due to Madrid's La Liga conquest last season, breaking the Blaugranas' dominating run in Spain.
"There are always difficult opponents, but in this rivalry we've had a great evolution because last year we beat (Barcelona) in their own stadium in the crucial match for the league," Mourinho said. "The difference was four points in that match. If we lose that match we go to one point, and we went to their stadium and beat them there, which was a very important step.
"For me, the main point is the psychological one, and when you have that psychological advantage everything is easier," Mourinho continued. "We went from a difficult situation to a much stronger situation with them.
"The rivalry will always be difficult, but we feel much more comfortable."
Real Madrid is coming off a dream season that saw the club set league records for points and goals. That success led to a quiet summer transfer period, which should help provide some continuity to a team that had endured turmoil in the years before Mourinho's arrival.
Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas said the Barcelona rivalry helped a young Real Madrid side grow up quickly, and it continues to drive the team's quest for victories and quest to be considered the best team in the world.
"We were a new team, a young team [when Mourinho took over in 2010,] but we kept learning and kept maturing and reached a major milestone when we won the Copa Del Rey against Barcelona [in 2011]," Casillas told FOX Soccer. "A year later we won the league, and you can see how much we have grown and matured as a team.
"It has happened very quickly and part of the reason for that has been our rivalry, our games against Barcelona.
Casillas also downplayed the notion that the two Spanish giants have developed a hatred for each other after the intense confrontations over the past two seasons.
"There are rivalries everywhere, in all sorts of situations, from soft drinks to companies," Casillas said. "It's a competitive rivalry, a strong rivalry, but there isn't really a hate there because you have friends on the other side that you play with on your national teams.
"Every year the rivalry gets more emotional," Casillas added. "I think Madrid made that jump to catch with a team like Barcelona, that was playing a brand of soccer that was very different. Now we have learned how to compete with them, and have started to win titles, and it's a healthy competition, and hopefully another successful season for us."
"I think the team is ready this season to do even better," Mourinho said. "I'm not saying better in terms of numbers because the league of records is something almost impossible to beat. But to win competitions, to play great football, to impress the world with the way we do it, I think we can do it again."
The truth is Mourinho is thankful for their existence.
He credits their rivalry with helping transform a young Real Madrid team into a title winner, and for helping Real Madrid reach heights never before attained by the most successful club team in the world. Fresh off a record-setting season in La Liga , a league win capped by a title-clinching victory in Barcelona, Mourinho gave credit to his fiercest rival for providing the motivation for Madrid's title run.
"All the rivals should thank the other one for things you achieve," Mourinho said in an exclusive interview with FOX Soccer in New York City. "I always remember that when I was in England, Sir Alex Ferguson told me that the way Chelsea won the Premier League is pushing all the other teams, including Manchester United , to be better. They reached a level where now everybody feels that, to be champion, we need to be much stronger than we are.
"When we go to the Spanish rivalry, we should do the same, we should thank the opponent for the level we reached," Mourninho added. "Because the rivalry is high, the quality is tremendous. The level must be very, very, very, very good, and if we beat the record last year it was because we felt all the time that we couldn't lose one single point.
"The rivalry, if we can analyze it in the proper way, in the good way, is very, very good because it pushes people to be better and pushes teams to be better."
Real Madrid's first chance for silverware this year will come against Barcelona, in the upcoming Spanish Super Cup. After losing out in the Champions League semifinals in penalty kicks to Bayern Munich , Madrid are focused on repeating as La Liga champions, while keeping a keen eye on attaining the club's tenth Champions League title - a title the club hasn't won in a decade.
Mourinho avoided the topic in the past - going so far to avoid mentioning Barcelona by name. But he is no longer afraid to discuss Real Madrid's rival. In large part, it's due to Madrid's La Liga conquest last season, breaking the Blaugranas' dominating run in Spain.
"There are always difficult opponents, but in this rivalry we've had a great evolution because last year we beat (Barcelona) in their own stadium in the crucial match for the league," Mourinho said. "The difference was four points in that match. If we lose that match we go to one point, and we went to their stadium and beat them there, which was a very important step.
"For me, the main point is the psychological one, and when you have that psychological advantage everything is easier," Mourinho continued. "We went from a difficult situation to a much stronger situation with them.
"The rivalry will always be difficult, but we feel much more comfortable."
Real Madrid is coming off a dream season that saw the club set league records for points and goals. That success led to a quiet summer transfer period, which should help provide some continuity to a team that had endured turmoil in the years before Mourinho's arrival.
Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas said the Barcelona rivalry helped a young Real Madrid side grow up quickly, and it continues to drive the team's quest for victories and quest to be considered the best team in the world.
"We were a new team, a young team [when Mourinho took over in 2010,] but we kept learning and kept maturing and reached a major milestone when we won the Copa Del Rey against Barcelona [in 2011]," Casillas told FOX Soccer. "A year later we won the league, and you can see how much we have grown and matured as a team.
"It has happened very quickly and part of the reason for that has been our rivalry, our games against Barcelona.
Casillas also downplayed the notion that the two Spanish giants have developed a hatred for each other after the intense confrontations over the past two seasons.
"There are rivalries everywhere, in all sorts of situations, from soft drinks to companies," Casillas said. "It's a competitive rivalry, a strong rivalry, but there isn't really a hate there because you have friends on the other side that you play with on your national teams.
"Every year the rivalry gets more emotional," Casillas added. "I think Madrid made that jump to catch with a team like Barcelona, that was playing a brand of soccer that was very different. Now we have learned how to compete with them, and have started to win titles, and it's a healthy competition, and hopefully another successful season for us."
"I think the team is ready this season to do even better," Mourinho said. "I'm not saying better in terms of numbers because the league of records is something almost impossible to beat. But to win competitions, to play great football, to impress the world with the way we do it, I think we can do it again."
Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/mourinho_embraces_barcas_greatness/11525239
2013 BNP Paribas Showdown to feature Nadal, Del Potro, Serena Williams and Azarenka
6th ANNUAL BNP PARIBAS SHOWDOWN RETURNS TO MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON MARCH 4, 2013
RAFAEL NADAL, JUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO, SERENA WILLIAMS AND VICTORIA AZARENKA TO CONTINUE THE TRADITION OF TENNIS AT THE GARDEN
New York, NY (August 22, 2012) ? New York area tennis fans are in for another great night of tennis� with some of the world?s top players scheduled to appear for the sixth annual BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 4, 2013.�� World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka, the reigning Australian Open champion and Olympic bronze medalist, will get the night started against Wimbledon champion and Olympic gold medalist Serena Williams. Following the women will be Argentine Davis Cup star, 2009 US Open champion and Olympic bronze medalist Juan Martin del Potro, who will step onto The Garden court against one of the game?s all-time greats, former World No. 1 and eleven time Grand Slam champion, Rafael Nadal.
The BNP Paribas Showdown is produced by MSG Sport...
RAFAEL NADAL, JUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO, SERENA WILLIAMS AND VICTORIA AZARENKA TO CONTINUE THE TRADITION OF TENNIS AT THE GARDEN
New York, NY (August 22, 2012) ? New York area tennis fans are in for another great night of tennis� with some of the world?s top players scheduled to appear for the sixth annual BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 4, 2013.�� World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka, the reigning Australian Open champion and Olympic bronze medalist, will get the night started against Wimbledon champion and Olympic gold medalist Serena Williams. Following the women will be Argentine Davis Cup star, 2009 US Open champion and Olympic bronze medalist Juan Martin del Potro, who will step onto The Garden court against one of the game?s all-time greats, former World No. 1 and eleven time Grand Slam champion, Rafael Nadal.
The BNP Paribas Showdown is produced by MSG Sport...
Frenz of the Family: Must-Reads Around the AFC East, August 22 Edition
Hump day! Time to get over it!
Also, in case you missed it last night, here's my recap of Hard Knocks episode 3.
Pick of the Day
Bleacher Report featured columnist Scott Kacsmar explains why last year's high-scoring offenses will regress in 2012.
According to Tim Graham of The Buffalo News, defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt isn't alarmed by the number of big plays given up by his defense.
Joe Buscaglia of WGR 550 Sportsradio writes that the Bills are simulating a real week of practice during the preseason.
Dave Carey of CBS Sports projects the Dolphins' 53-man roster.
Andy Kent of MiamiDolphins.com writes that the quarterback competition has actually united the locker room.
Mike Loyko of NEPatriotsDraft.com projects the Patriots' 53-man roster.
Christopher Price of WEEI.com relays the report that defensive end Andre Carter worked out for the Raiders and has a workout scheduled with the Rams.
Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News writes that right tackle Wayne Hunter was excused from practice on Tuesday for personal reasons.
Seth Walder of the New York Daily News writes about Tim Tebow's slow release.
Erik Frenz is the AFC East lead blogger for Bleacher Report. Be sure to follow Erik on Twitter and "like" the AFC East blog on Facebook to keep up with all the updates.
Jason Kidd responds to Mark Cuban's blast
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he "was more than upset," about Jason Kidd's flip-flop decision to spurn Dallas and join the New York Knicks. "I thought he was coming. I was pissed."
"I totally understand his side," said Kidd when asked if he understood the owner's position. "Does Mark understand my side?"
Cuban's position (as stated in an ESPN Radio interview) is that Kidd betrayed him and the Mavs organization, presumably headquartering in The Hamptons to recruit Deron Williams to the Mavs ... joining the Mavs in failing to do that ... and then, after the club all but announced the 39-year-old veteran's return to Dallas under the terms of a three-year contract -- Kidd's decidied to instead join the Knicks.
"J-Kidd's a big boy, he can do whatever he wants," Cuban says. "But you don't change your mind like that. I'm sure I'll get over it at some point, but as of right now, I wouldn't put J-Kidd's number in the rafters. ... no chance. ... I like J-Kidd. He's a good guy. But I just thought that was wrong. You can't put a guy's number in the rafters when he decides he doesn't want to be there."
Despite Cuban's view, Kidd wants very much to be recognized as a Mavs all-timer.
I would be honored," Kidd tells me, "if I made the rafters there."
Up until Kidd's "betrayal," everything pointed to that likelihood. Kidd's ranks in Mavs franchise history are as follows: Ninth in games played, eighth in minutes, fourth in 3's made, third in assists, second in steals, first in all-time BBIQ, tied for first in all-time leadership and tied for first in Titles.
He served this team, this franchise and this community extremely well in his second term here, after having been drafted in 1994 and winning co-Rookie of the Year before being dumped to Phoenix when his agent got crossways with then-Mavs management. He was brought back to Dallas to help Cuban chase the dream of a title ... and by God, the dream came true.
Jason Kidd is a basketball icon. As much as Kidd wants that recognition, it benefits the Mavs even more to recognize him as such.
In the present and emotional moment, Kidd is wise to understand Cuban's feelings -- which are bruised. This owner pours everything into the franchise and expects his lieutenants to do the same ... and he is crushed to find out one his his assumed lieutenants was a "double-agent."
Cuban explains further in the interview: "It hurt my feelings, period, because I thought that we had developed a relationship and I thought (Kidd) was committed to the organization. It sure seemed like he was. I mean, J-Kidd was active in going out there and talking to Deron Williams the whole time. I guess it was more shocking and surprising than anything else."
"I'm sure I'll get over it at some point" said Cuban.
At some point, these two friends will reach out to one another and reconnect. Cuban is bullheaded, but he's not selfish; former standout Michael Finley, who left Dallas under trying circumstances, has begin his post-playing career as a special assistant with the Mavs.
Kidd will eventually explain to Cuban that he was trying to juggle his representation of the Mavs with what was best for him and his family, no matter his assumed ties to Dallas. Cuban will eventually listen. ... and while it might not mean a reunion with Kidd working for the Mavs when he retires, it hopefully will still mean rafters consideration. Because Mark Cuban will realize this isn't about his mood. It's about Jason Kidd's contributions to Mavs history.
"I totally understand his side," said Kidd when asked if he understood the owner's position. "Does Mark understand my side?"
Cuban's position (as stated in an ESPN Radio interview) is that Kidd betrayed him and the Mavs organization, presumably headquartering in The Hamptons to recruit Deron Williams to the Mavs ... joining the Mavs in failing to do that ... and then, after the club all but announced the 39-year-old veteran's return to Dallas under the terms of a three-year contract -- Kidd's decidied to instead join the Knicks.
"J-Kidd's a big boy, he can do whatever he wants," Cuban says. "But you don't change your mind like that. I'm sure I'll get over it at some point, but as of right now, I wouldn't put J-Kidd's number in the rafters. ... no chance. ... I like J-Kidd. He's a good guy. But I just thought that was wrong. You can't put a guy's number in the rafters when he decides he doesn't want to be there."
Despite Cuban's view, Kidd wants very much to be recognized as a Mavs all-timer.
I would be honored," Kidd tells me, "if I made the rafters there."
Up until Kidd's "betrayal," everything pointed to that likelihood. Kidd's ranks in Mavs franchise history are as follows: Ninth in games played, eighth in minutes, fourth in 3's made, third in assists, second in steals, first in all-time BBIQ, tied for first in all-time leadership and tied for first in Titles.
He served this team, this franchise and this community extremely well in his second term here, after having been drafted in 1994 and winning co-Rookie of the Year before being dumped to Phoenix when his agent got crossways with then-Mavs management. He was brought back to Dallas to help Cuban chase the dream of a title ... and by God, the dream came true.
Jason Kidd is a basketball icon. As much as Kidd wants that recognition, it benefits the Mavs even more to recognize him as such.
In the present and emotional moment, Kidd is wise to understand Cuban's feelings -- which are bruised. This owner pours everything into the franchise and expects his lieutenants to do the same ... and he is crushed to find out one his his assumed lieutenants was a "double-agent."
Cuban explains further in the interview: "It hurt my feelings, period, because I thought that we had developed a relationship and I thought (Kidd) was committed to the organization. It sure seemed like he was. I mean, J-Kidd was active in going out there and talking to Deron Williams the whole time. I guess it was more shocking and surprising than anything else."
"I'm sure I'll get over it at some point" said Cuban.
At some point, these two friends will reach out to one another and reconnect. Cuban is bullheaded, but he's not selfish; former standout Michael Finley, who left Dallas under trying circumstances, has begin his post-playing career as a special assistant with the Mavs.
Kidd will eventually explain to Cuban that he was trying to juggle his representation of the Mavs with what was best for him and his family, no matter his assumed ties to Dallas. Cuban will eventually listen. ... and while it might not mean a reunion with Kidd working for the Mavs when he retires, it hopefully will still mean rafters consideration. Because Mark Cuban will realize this isn't about his mood. It's about Jason Kidd's contributions to Mavs history.
Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/jason_kidd_responds_to_mark_cubans_blast/11516800
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