The New York Knicks once had a power house team that competed in the playoffs every year. With Patrick Ewing, Larry Johnson, Anthony Mason, and a young Marcus Camby, the Knicks seemed poise to win an NBA championship. I’m not exactly sure how that team fell apart, but fall …

Chucky Atkins, no relation to the famous Dr. Atkins who made the low-carb diet famous, is the five foot eleven inch guard for the Denver Nuggets. He is an eight year veteran of the NBA and hails from South Florida where he was a little known talent to most …

The same year the LeBron James was coming out of high school to take the NBA by storm, he had some pretty stiff competition. Syracuse super star, Carmelo Anthony, was also poised to take the NBA head on. Though the two are completely different players, they’re basically the same …

When I think of Jerry Stackhouse, I always think of the best baked potato I ever had at Jerry’s Steakhouse. True Story. But I also think of the most ridiculous claim I’ve ever heard in my entire life. Stackhouse, the six foot six, twelve year vet from the NCAA’s …

Dirk. The name of the Dallas Mavericks player and his sister. (According to Dirk in a movie he had a role in) There’s not a whole lot I can say abouot Dirk Nowitzki without become upset. I liken him to the NBA version of Ryan Leaf… only Dirk is …

Eddie Jones has always been a journeyman player. For thirteen years in this leage, Jones has been one of those borderline individuals who aren’t yet a super star, but are definitely not a wash-out. The six foot six guard out of Temple University has played for various teams including …

About fourteen years ago, there was a team in NCAA mens division 1 basketball that was probably the best team never to win a national championship. I’m speaking of course of the Michigan Wolverines and their fab-five team which included Juwan Howard. Juwan was one of the super stars …

The Wisconsin Badgers, a slightly popular team in the NCAA divison 1 mens basketball bracket, haven’t been known to produce a lot of star power. This all changed four years ago when Devin Harris came out and was signed by the Dallas Mavericks. Harris, the six foot three guard …

He’s on billboards, he’s in commercials, I even think he’s got his own line of energy drinks; his own shoes and his own production company and will probably own his own continent one day… it’s the ever-popular, King of all things basketball, LeBron James. Out of St. Vincent - …

Larry Hughes is the crafty veteren that played college ball at St. Louis and went to be a finals conentder for the Philadelphia 76ers. After the Los Angeles Lakers beat them in five games, the 76ers quickly fell off the grid and it wasn’t long until star Larry Hughes …

I’m a fan of talent in the sport of basketball, but I’m also picky about players attitudes. The six foot ten forward from the Kansas Jayhawks, Drew Gooden, seems to be both talented and have a great attitude. But I just can’t find myself rooting for him to win. …

Two years ago, the NBA draft produced some big names. Among these included was not a six foot two guard from the Texas Longhorns by the name of Daniel Gibson. Daniel may have taken this a little personally as he exploded last season as a rookie to give the …

Over a decade ago, Virgina Union had a nasty player in their mens basketball program that they knew was a phenominal player. Unfortunately for teams of the NBA, they found out about him too late. Ben Wallace is probably the best all around low post defender in the last …

For Joakim Noah, escaping his father’s shadow was almost an impossible task. For those of you who don’t know, Joakim’s father is tennis legeng and french idol pop star, Yannic Noah. Though Joakim never aspired to have fame greater than that of his father’s, he did want to step …

The Chicago Bulls are turning out to be an extremely talented team. With help of players like the six foot three guard from the Connecticut Huskies, Ben Gorgon, they’re sure to turn a lot of heads on the road to success in the future. The baby Bulls are an …

During his time spent with the NCAA mens college basketball divison 1 team, the Duke Blue Devils, Chris Duhon was the yin to Luol Deng’s yang. The duo wowed fans and made believers out of critics. It’s a given that the Blue Devils will always have talent. There’s something …

I was watching an NBA basketball game last year and all of the sudden I heard an earth shaking scream. It quickly caught my attention and i looked up to see this beast of a man hanging on the rim after dunking over top of someone. Luol Deng, the …

NCAA mens basketball has always had some big named schools, this is especially true of the Georgetown Hoyas who have given the league greats like Patric Ewing, Alonzo Mourning and Allen Iverson. There was a little known player in Georgetown during the days of A I, his name was …

The North Carolina Tarheels have always been one of the NCAA mens basketball programs finest teams. They produce talent on a consistent basis and have had very few players drafted to the NBA whom have disappointed. The Heels were home to the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael …

Derek Anderson is a six foot five guard that comes to the NBA via the Kentucky Wildcats. Anderson was a bright shining star in his few short years with the NCAA mens division 1 power house. And he wasn’t very shy about quickly making an impression on the fans …

The Boston Celtics used to be known as the greatest Boston sports team ever. With the Red Sox, their beloved baseball team under the spell of a curse from 1918 till 2004 and their Patriots dead in the water until 2001, it was the Celtics championship banners from years …

There are few players who make the jump straight from high school to the NBA and have a career worth mentioning. Though there are a few that everyone knows to be super stars, the majority just fade into oblivion and are forgotten before their contracts expire. This isn’t the …

Over a decade ago there was a player coming out of the the Connecticut Huskies NCAA mens basketball program who had all the buzz. Six foot five guard Ray Allen would prove that he had chops for both basketball and the silver screen. After being drafted in the first …

The Atlanta Hawks are quickly making a name for themselves in the NBA. But not like you would think. The team is best known for their losing ways, and it seems to be continuing. One player hoping to stop this trend is six foot seven two guard from Arkansas, …

Who can forget the Florida Gators’ back to back national championships in NCAA college basketball. A huge part of that team was Center/Forward, Al Horford. Horford was selected by the Atlanta Hawks. Though only standing six foot ten inches, Al Horford plays like a seven footer. It’s a new …

After the New England Patriots won a few Super Bowls, they thought it smart to get rid of the players who helped get them there and rest the weight of the world on Tom Brady’s shoulders. This was a pill hard to swallow for Deion Branch who was reportly …

Darrell Jackson is the eight year veteran from Florida who currently plays wide receiver for the San Franciso 49ers. Though most people who aren’t fans of the sore San Fran footballers would think that was an embarrassment, it is a label that the six foot Darrell Jackson wears with …

Torry Holt, the nine year veteran receiver from North Carolina State, has been with the St. Louis Rams through the struggles of losing, the glory days, and back again. The six foot receiver was part of the greatest show on turf. The nickname given to the Rams with Kurt …

The Arizona Cardinals were on the brink this year. Almost making the playoffs seems but yet another disappointing season now that it’s all over with. But at the time, I’m sure every player and fan alike were absolutely estatic. One thing they can take from this is a learning …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers really wowed fans this year as they won their divison. Behind the arm of Jeff Garcia, The Buccaneers put up a decent fight in the playoffs but ultimately lost to the New York Giants. A large part of Tampa Bays early year success was forth …

The New Orleans Saints are constantly scratching and clawing to keep their heads above water and stay on top of their game. With Drew Brees and Reggie Bush getting most of the face time, it’s lost on a lot of fans that they have a tremendous talent in wide …

For the past seven years, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith has been a blessing to both his team and the league as a whole. All he does is make plays and go back to the huddle, ready to make another. Though he does get flashy at times, the …

With everything the Atlanta Falcons have been through these past two seasons, it is no wonder they went out and got a guy like Joe Horn. With Michael Vick, their supposed franchise quarterback in jail, the Falcons had to make due with what was available. The ownership for the …

The Minnesote Vikings got very lucky in last years draft. Their pick for running back, Adrian Peterson, set the NFL rushing record for a single game. Quite the feet for a rookie in this league. That adds some much needed fire power to this offense that has been bland …

The Green Bay Packers have a lot in common with the new wave of head coaches taking the league by storm. They’re young, inexperienced, yet everyone is willing to jump on their backs and let their fresh legs carry them to the promised land. This is true in Green …

The Detriot Lions have turned out to be a draft day embarrassment to anyone who appreciates the significance of a college prospect. You can sit at home in front of your TV and know exactly who the Lions are going to select. Just look at your draft board and …

Everyone knows the Chicago Bears. Even if you’re not a fan of the National Football League, you have probably danced along with the “Super Bowl Shuffle.” I know I have. And most people know that the Bears had a horrible season this year after going to the Super Bowl …

The Washington Redskins have had more than their fair share of troubles this past season. Though making it to the playoffs, they were decidedly booted out by a much hungrier, and less beat up Seattle Seahawk team. Though each year, wheter they seem to make the playoffs or not, …

After Terrell Owens left the Eagles for less green pastures, The Philadelphia footballers have been really struggling. Not able to find a decent receiver in the lot, Donovan McNabb has unfairly been taking the blame for the teams decline. There is a decent playing among them however. Reggie Brown, …

Most recently known as the guy who helped Eli Manning and the New York Giants get to the super bowl, Plaxico Burress wasn’t always highly regarded as a hero. In fact, during his first year with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Plaxico was tackled by a phantom after a catch, stood …

Whether it’s doing sit ups in his driveway or holding press conferences to announce that he did not try to kil himself, Terrell Owens seems to love the media spotlight. I’m not sure what type of person it takes to be able to stand all the scrutiny and yet, …

The San Diego Charger came to life late this season and actually won a playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts. A bit part of this victory was the much hyped and talked about wide receiver, Vincent Jackson. Vincent is a product of his environment. He’s rough and tough and …

Playing for my beloved Oakland Raiders for quite a few years now, Jerry Porter finally seems ready to take over as the go-to number one receiver on the team. He was a welcomed addition in the early 2000’s where he played third receiver to Jerry Rice and Tim Brown …

I look around the Kansas City Chiefs roster and I do not see much that resembles talent. The Chiefts have succeeded these past few years with a solid running attack. Now that that’s gone, I don’t see much they can do. With a receiving core that nobody has ever …

Most people remember Brandon Stokley from the Indianapolis Colts where he was a great third receiver for Peyton Manning’s crucial offense. Since signing a contract with the Denver Broncos, Stokley is proving that it is more than Peyton Manning that made him a good receiver. With Jake Plummer throwing …

The Tennessee Titans are starting to make vast improvements on their once losing team. They went to the playoffs this year in only Vince Young’s second season and will most likely also make it there next year. They have a host of young wide receivers which includes Mike Williams …

The Jacksonville Jaguars have a lot to look foward to in the coming seasons. Besides making a brilliant change at quarterback and putting in the unflappable David Garrard, the Jaguars have also been busy in the off season, securing players that may very well secure their future. This past …

Peyton Manning is the best quarterback in the history of the National Football League in my humble opinion. But to be that good, you always need someone whom you can throw the ball to at all times. Joe Montana had it, Troy Aikman had it, Steve Young had it, …

The Houston Texans haven’t had much success since their inception a few years ago. With a bust at the quarterback position with David Carr, and an upsetting loss to the Cowboys in their second installmen of the Governers Bowl, the Texans seem to be moving south of the border …

The half Korean, half African American wide receiver Hines Ward is no stranger to adversity. Born in Korea and eventually coming to the states to play college football for the University of Georgia, Hines Ward has had to deal with a lot of stuff. But, it’s not what you …