WASHINGTON (AP) - Washington Capitals players on Wednesday described their visits to a soccer jerseys chiropractor arrested on drug charges as nothing more than routine treatments, while the sheriff leading the investigation said there's no "conclusive proof" that the steroids involved were supplied to athletes.
Douglas O. Nagel, who has treated several Capitals players and whose office is in the same suburban mall as the team's practice facility, made a brief appearance Wednesday in Fairfax County general District Court. He is charged with seven counts of soliciting to deliver a controlled substance, specifically steroids.
Nagel was arrested Tuesday, and authorities on the same day went to the Capitals offices to interview three players he has treated: Matt Bradley, Shaone Morrisonn and Eric Fehr.
"They were just basically asking us for information about what we knew, more about what our relationship was with him and not so much about him because, like I said, none of us know him personally," Bradley said in an interview posted on The Washington Post Web site. "We've been there for treatment and that's it, that's as far as it goes."
Morrisonn answered "No" when asked if he had been offered steroids by Nagel.
"We have nothing to hide here," Morrisonn said. "We're all tested throughout the year, the NHL has a testing policy and it's not an issue for this team."
Nagel has promoted himself as the "team chiropractor for the Washington Capitals." The team says no such relationship exists, and Bradley was the only player of the three who said he's been treated by Nagel recently.
"I don't think they were looking at our players," Fehr said. "I think they were more interested in finding out what the doctor's done and who he's been giving stuff to, so I don't think it was the players that were really targeted."
Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, in a posting on his blog, said the players could have legally declined to be interviewed.
"But our players have nothing to hide, and we decided to proceed. ... The law enforcement interview with each of them was extremely brief, and as soon as officers asked their questions, they quickly realized there was no other connection other than general chiropractic services," Leonsis wrote.
The Polk County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office alleges that Nagel received regular shipments of steroids, including testosterone and nandrolone, from Richard Andrew Thomas of Lakeland, Fla. Thomas has since pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing steroids with intent to sell. He awaits sentencing.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a phone interview Wednesday that "we don't have any conclusive proof" that any professional athletes were receiving steroids from Nagel. He praised the Capitals and the players who were interviewed, saying they were fully cooperative.
Interestingly, Judd said the NHL offices were far less cooperative. When his investigators spoke to members of the league's security office Tuesday, he said they were "more concerned with what jurisdiction we had," Judd said _ a stark contrast to cooperation he received from the NFL and Major League Baseball last year when the investigation of Thomas began.
The NHL did not return multiple calls requesting a response to Judd's statement. The league's initial response to the investigation came Tuesday in a statement from deputy commissioner Bill Daly.
"Based on the investigation we have done and the information we have, there is no evidence that Dr. Nagel ever supplied (or even offered to supply) performance enhancing drugs to any current or past member of the Washington Capitals," Daly said.
According to an affidavit, Thomas told police Nagel boasted about supplying steroids to members of the Capitals and Major League Baseball's Washington Nationals. The Nationals have said they "have absolutely no association" with Nagel "and never have."
At his court appearance Wednesday, Nagel, who lives in Reston, Va., declined to waive extradition to Florida. A bond hearing is set for Thursday and an extradition hearing for next month.
Judd said his investigators want to know what Nagel did with the steroids he received from Thomas, an amateur bodybuilder. Nagel told police that the steroids he received from Thomas were for personal use. Judd said the quantities involve make that assertion absurd on its face.
Judd's department does not have jurisdiction to pursue charges against Capitals players if it were discovered that they illegally bought steroids from Nagel. But Judd said he plans to investigate fully, and would turn over the results of his investigation to Virginia authorities if prosecution is warranted.
"We pursue criminals wherever they are," Judd said. "We're chasing the steroids."
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Associated Press Writer Matthew Barakat in Fairfax, Va., contributed to this report.
2010年5月7日星期五
2010年5月5日星期三
Caps hold on to beat Blue Jackets 3-2
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Alexander Semin, soccer jerseys Tomas Fleischmann and Mike Green scored first-period goals and that was enough for Jose Theodore as the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Saturday night.
Theodore had 34 saves and improved to 18-0-3 with a goals-against average under 2.70 since Jan. 13, extending his own Capitals record for decisions without a regulation loss.
Washington set a franchise record with its 51st win of the season. The victory also drew the Capitals nearer to clinching the Presidents' Trophy for the best record in the NHL. They need only another win or a San Jose loss to grab that trophy for the first time _ and home ice throughout the playoffs.
Antoine Vermette had two goals and Rick Nash two assists for the Blue Jackets.
The Caps added to their franchise record for points in a season (114) and also set a new mark for road wins (23).
The Caps led 3-1 for almost 40 minutes until Vermette picked up his second goal of the night off Nash's feed from the back wall to Vermette, alone in the slot.
Theodore made several strong saves in the waning moments, the Caps preserving the lead when R.J. Umberger's shot slid just wide of the far post with 3 minutes left.
The vaunted Washington offense, the most prolific in the league at 3.80 goals per game, flexed its muscles three times in the opening period.
After Theodore turned aside a couple of quality Columbus chances in the opening minutes, Semin took a short bump pass from Brooks Laich, settled the puck and rocketed a shot past goalie Mathieu Garon for his 38th of the year.
Garon was knocked to the ice by former teammate Jason Chimera _ traded by Columbus to the Capitals in a December deal _ with the Blue Jackets' Anton Stralman picking up a penalty on the play. Garon was on the ice for several minutes before play resumed.
Just seconds after that power play ended, the Capitals struck again when Eric Fehr dug the puck off the back wall with a blind behind-the-back pass to Mike Knuble, who then saucered a setup pass for Fleischmann.
That was it for Garon, who had two saves on four shots. He was replaced by Steve Mason, held out of the lineup while recovering from a slight shoulder injury sustained in a 3-2 loss at Detroit on Thursday night. Mason finished with 22 saves on 23 chances.
The Capitals made it 3-0 on a 5-on-3 advantage, Green scoring unassisted on a hard slap shot from the top of the right circle. The goal gave him a career-best 74 points.
But the Blue Jackets got on the board at the end of that two-man disadvantage. Nash chipped the puck away from defenseman Joe Corvo between the penalty boxes, then swooped up the right wing. He waited for a sliding Corvo to clear out of the way before feeding Vermette for a jam shot for his 26th goal.
The Capitals, unlike the Blue Jackets, were able to kill a lengthy 5-on-3. Columbus had almost 1 1/2 minutes with two extra men in the second period, but never really threatened.
NOTES: With just one goal in his last six games, Alexander Ovechkin remains stuck on 133 career goals at home and 133 on the road. He didn't have a shot in the first two periods and finished with two. ... Umberger's six-game points streak came to an end. ... Columbus RW Derek Dorsett played in his 100th NHL game.
Theodore had 34 saves and improved to 18-0-3 with a goals-against average under 2.70 since Jan. 13, extending his own Capitals record for decisions without a regulation loss.
Washington set a franchise record with its 51st win of the season. The victory also drew the Capitals nearer to clinching the Presidents' Trophy for the best record in the NHL. They need only another win or a San Jose loss to grab that trophy for the first time _ and home ice throughout the playoffs.
Antoine Vermette had two goals and Rick Nash two assists for the Blue Jackets.
The Caps added to their franchise record for points in a season (114) and also set a new mark for road wins (23).
The Caps led 3-1 for almost 40 minutes until Vermette picked up his second goal of the night off Nash's feed from the back wall to Vermette, alone in the slot.
Theodore made several strong saves in the waning moments, the Caps preserving the lead when R.J. Umberger's shot slid just wide of the far post with 3 minutes left.
The vaunted Washington offense, the most prolific in the league at 3.80 goals per game, flexed its muscles three times in the opening period.
After Theodore turned aside a couple of quality Columbus chances in the opening minutes, Semin took a short bump pass from Brooks Laich, settled the puck and rocketed a shot past goalie Mathieu Garon for his 38th of the year.
Garon was knocked to the ice by former teammate Jason Chimera _ traded by Columbus to the Capitals in a December deal _ with the Blue Jackets' Anton Stralman picking up a penalty on the play. Garon was on the ice for several minutes before play resumed.
Just seconds after that power play ended, the Capitals struck again when Eric Fehr dug the puck off the back wall with a blind behind-the-back pass to Mike Knuble, who then saucered a setup pass for Fleischmann.
That was it for Garon, who had two saves on four shots. He was replaced by Steve Mason, held out of the lineup while recovering from a slight shoulder injury sustained in a 3-2 loss at Detroit on Thursday night. Mason finished with 22 saves on 23 chances.
The Capitals made it 3-0 on a 5-on-3 advantage, Green scoring unassisted on a hard slap shot from the top of the right circle. The goal gave him a career-best 74 points.
But the Blue Jackets got on the board at the end of that two-man disadvantage. Nash chipped the puck away from defenseman Joe Corvo between the penalty boxes, then swooped up the right wing. He waited for a sliding Corvo to clear out of the way before feeding Vermette for a jam shot for his 26th goal.
The Capitals, unlike the Blue Jackets, were able to kill a lengthy 5-on-3. Columbus had almost 1 1/2 minutes with two extra men in the second period, but never really threatened.
NOTES: With just one goal in his last six games, Alexander Ovechkin remains stuck on 133 career goals at home and 133 on the road. He didn't have a shot in the first two periods and finished with two. ... Umberger's six-game points streak came to an end. ... Columbus RW Derek Dorsett played in his 100th NHL game.
Uruguay (1) v Costa Rica (0), Montevideo
Uruguay head into their return-leg against Costa Rica with the advantage, favouritism and the weight of home crowd expectation after their narrow win in San Jose on Saturday. The Ticos, who had squad member Froylan Ledezma controversially quit the talk midweek, face a massive task at the famous Centenario.
The South Americans, who failed to qualify for the 2006 World Cup in the playoffs, are determined to finish the job with Diego Lugano (the goalscorer in Costa Rica) stating, "It's been more than two years of a very hard elimination series, there are two days and 90 minutes to go.
"We can't let this opportunity escape us. On Wednesday we have to give the (Uruguayan) people happiness."
Costa Rica's stand-in trainer Marcelo Tulbovitch (with normal coach Rene Simoes suspended) said, "It's not written that we can't win (in Montevideo), we've already started to lift the lads' morale, we'll recover and get (to the match) in good shape. It's the NBA jerseys world final.”
The South Americans, who failed to qualify for the 2006 World Cup in the playoffs, are determined to finish the job with Diego Lugano (the goalscorer in Costa Rica) stating, "It's been more than two years of a very hard elimination series, there are two days and 90 minutes to go.
"We can't let this opportunity escape us. On Wednesday we have to give the (Uruguayan) people happiness."
Costa Rica's stand-in trainer Marcelo Tulbovitch (with normal coach Rene Simoes suspended) said, "It's not written that we can't win (in Montevideo), we've already started to lift the lads' morale, we'll recover and get (to the match) in good shape. It's the NBA jerseys world final.”
2010年5月4日星期二
Paraguay
Placed alongside defending World Champions Italy, first timers, New Zealand and Slovakia, Paraguay will be pleased with the draw for South Africa 2010.
Although the Italians are the clear favourites to win the group, their inability to score goals despite all the talent at their disposal has put them in trouble in the past. However, this should be looked at as a foregone conclusion unless miracle strikes in South Africa.
New Zealand should be a walkover for the Paraguayans who have more World Cup experience and better style & technique as compared to the newcomers from Oceania. New Zealand will probably finish dead last in their group, Paraguay will probably beat them silly as well.
Slovakia are somewhat of an unknown in this group. While Paraguay & Italy's exploits at this level are known, Slovakia will be somewhat of a battle for the South Americans. If anyone will pose a threat to the second spot in the group, it has to be Slovakia. However, Paraguay will still be expected to gain 3-points from NFL jerseys this encounter.
Although the Italians are the clear favourites to win the group, their inability to score goals despite all the talent at their disposal has put them in trouble in the past. However, this should be looked at as a foregone conclusion unless miracle strikes in South Africa.
New Zealand should be a walkover for the Paraguayans who have more World Cup experience and better style & technique as compared to the newcomers from Oceania. New Zealand will probably finish dead last in their group, Paraguay will probably beat them silly as well.
Slovakia are somewhat of an unknown in this group. While Paraguay & Italy's exploits at this level are known, Slovakia will be somewhat of a battle for the South Americans. If anyone will pose a threat to the second spot in the group, it has to be Slovakia. However, Paraguay will still be expected to gain 3-points from NFL jerseys this encounter.
2010年5月2日星期日
Genoa vs. Valencia: Europa League Preview
A handful of games that still have something riding on them in the Europa League on Thursday and the standout fixture is in Italy where Genoa host Valencia.
Genoa know that a win is almost certainly required if they are to progress, Valencia sit top and a point will do, but they look distinctly ordinary to me and the La Liga side should gain at least the draw they need to advance.
The pair met on Matchday 2 at the Mestalla when a late David Villa penalty gave the host side a 3-2 win and that result was just one of 17 European matches currently unbeaten for Valencia.
Villa should feature again, the Spanish ace has 12 goals in 13 top flight matches already this season, and he’ll be hoping to maintain his superb form for club and country in the build up to the World Cup.
Unusually for Unai Emery’s men they are thriving away from home this season, picking up six wins already from seven games in La Liga on their travels, and preserving their unbeaten run in Group B will be enough for them to progress.
It remains to be seen what side Emery chooses to field but he has played most of his big guns in the Europa League so far this season and, with the outcome very much of meaning, he should do so once again at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
With the likes of the excellent David Silva and the emerging talent that is Juan Mata, Valencia rarely struggle for goals - unlike Thursday’s opponents. Genoa have just seven in this competition from their opening five matches, they were held to a goalless draw against bottom of the table Slavia Prague last time out, and they are hardly prolific domestically either.
While Argentine striker Hernan Crespo, now 34, still has something to offer in attack he is a shadow of his former self and goal scoring duties now fall to the likes of Crespo's fellow countryman Rodrigo Palacio. He has just one to his name in Serie A however during the current campaign, where Genoa are currently languishing in tenth place, and, should he get the nod, Palacio will have a tough time up against the likes of David Navarro and Carlos Marchena.
Genoa were beaten 1-0 by Lazio on Sunday and it is now just one victory in five matches in all competitions. That came against rivals Sampdoria but Valencia are a different proposition altogether and the visitors were unlucky to be beaten by Real Madrid in their latest fixture.
Home advantage should never be underestimated, particularly in European competition, but Genoa are easily opposed having been installed as favourites at around the 2.65 mark and their need for the three points is likely to leave them susceptible at the back. That’s far from ideal against the likes of Villa and Silva and the away side are fancied to strike themselves to all but end the NHL Jerseys hosts’ involvement.
Genoa know that a win is almost certainly required if they are to progress, Valencia sit top and a point will do, but they look distinctly ordinary to me and the La Liga side should gain at least the draw they need to advance.
The pair met on Matchday 2 at the Mestalla when a late David Villa penalty gave the host side a 3-2 win and that result was just one of 17 European matches currently unbeaten for Valencia.
Villa should feature again, the Spanish ace has 12 goals in 13 top flight matches already this season, and he’ll be hoping to maintain his superb form for club and country in the build up to the World Cup.
Unusually for Unai Emery’s men they are thriving away from home this season, picking up six wins already from seven games in La Liga on their travels, and preserving their unbeaten run in Group B will be enough for them to progress.
It remains to be seen what side Emery chooses to field but he has played most of his big guns in the Europa League so far this season and, with the outcome very much of meaning, he should do so once again at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
With the likes of the excellent David Silva and the emerging talent that is Juan Mata, Valencia rarely struggle for goals - unlike Thursday’s opponents. Genoa have just seven in this competition from their opening five matches, they were held to a goalless draw against bottom of the table Slavia Prague last time out, and they are hardly prolific domestically either.
While Argentine striker Hernan Crespo, now 34, still has something to offer in attack he is a shadow of his former self and goal scoring duties now fall to the likes of Crespo's fellow countryman Rodrigo Palacio. He has just one to his name in Serie A however during the current campaign, where Genoa are currently languishing in tenth place, and, should he get the nod, Palacio will have a tough time up against the likes of David Navarro and Carlos Marchena.
Genoa were beaten 1-0 by Lazio on Sunday and it is now just one victory in five matches in all competitions. That came against rivals Sampdoria but Valencia are a different proposition altogether and the visitors were unlucky to be beaten by Real Madrid in their latest fixture.
Home advantage should never be underestimated, particularly in European competition, but Genoa are easily opposed having been installed as favourites at around the 2.65 mark and their need for the three points is likely to leave them susceptible at the back. That’s far from ideal against the likes of Villa and Silva and the away side are fancied to strike themselves to all but end the NHL Jerseys hosts’ involvement.
Aston Villa vs. Arsenal: EPL Betting Preview
Another weekend of football hots up with most of Europe's leagues back in full swing, so here's the highlights to keep an eye out for.
Sports Pundit's Game of the Weekend
Internazionale v AC Milan
Italian Serie A
Sunday, 8.45pm (Central European Time)
Nothing beats the Derby della Madonnina this weekend especially with the Scudetto race so tightly poised between the top two, with AC Milan a chance to move within 3 points of Inter, and with a game in hand.
Milan's recent revival certainly has re-opened the title race and Inter have lost the initiative. Indeed, Inter have only won three of their last six Serie A encounters and a loss here would cause great concern for Jose Mourinho's side NBA Jerseys.
Ronaldinho's form for Milan suggests they'll be difficult to stop but we shouldn't forget Inter won this fixture earlier in the campaign 4-0 and they are the masters of grinding out results.
Werder Bremen v Bayern Munich
German Bundesliga
Saturday, 3.30pm (CET)
Here's a battle of two genuine giants with Werder currently sitting sixth and Bayern, on the charge, in third. And while Bayern push for the title, Werder are battling having not won in their last five Bundesliga matches despite enjoying a 23-game unbeaten streak earlier in the campaign.
Bayern, on the other hand, have won their last seven games in all competitions and are flying with intent. But a trip up to the Weserstadion won't be easy especially with ex-Bayern man Claudio Pizarro back from a knee problem for Bremen. Franck Ribery, though, is fit to return for the Bavarians.
Tottenham v Leeds United
English FA Cup
Saturday, 6.15pm (CET)
Can Leeds United add another big scalp to their list after knocking Manchester United out of the FA Cup earlier this month? The League One leaders certainly weren't done any favours by the draw with a trip to White Hart Lane, but you never know.
Tottenham midfielder Aaron Lennon was desperate to face his former club but will miss due to a groin injury. Spurs, though, have plenty of quality and remain favourites, especially with Leeds in a slump since their victory at Old Trafford.
Juventus v AS Roma
Italian Serie A
Saturday, 8.45pm (CET)
Juve boss Ciro Ferrara is under intense pressure right now and a meeting with in-form Roma isn't ideal for him. Roma are actually up to third in Serie A now, with Juventus recently dropping to fifth after 4 losses in their last 5 matches.
The injury crisis at the Old Lady has hurt their hopes recently with Ferrara robbed of Vincenzo Iaquinta and David Trezeguet amongst others. Roma boss Claudio Ranieri returns to Turin after his axing from the Juve post.
Ajax Amsterdam v AZ Alkmaar
Dutch Eredivisie
Sunday, 12.30pm (CET)
New AZ boss Dick Advocaat gets his chance to get his side's season back on track with a tough trip to Amsterdam. Don't forget AZ are the current Dutch champions despite their woes this term.
Martin Jol's Ajax have incredibly scored 54 goals in 18 games this campaign with Luis Suarez leading the charge with 18 strikes. They remain a remote hope of the Eredivisie title but really need 3 points here.
Sports Pundit's Game of the Weekend
Internazionale v AC Milan
Italian Serie A
Sunday, 8.45pm (Central European Time)
Nothing beats the Derby della Madonnina this weekend especially with the Scudetto race so tightly poised between the top two, with AC Milan a chance to move within 3 points of Inter, and with a game in hand.
Milan's recent revival certainly has re-opened the title race and Inter have lost the initiative. Indeed, Inter have only won three of their last six Serie A encounters and a loss here would cause great concern for Jose Mourinho's side NBA Jerseys.
Ronaldinho's form for Milan suggests they'll be difficult to stop but we shouldn't forget Inter won this fixture earlier in the campaign 4-0 and they are the masters of grinding out results.
Werder Bremen v Bayern Munich
German Bundesliga
Saturday, 3.30pm (CET)
Here's a battle of two genuine giants with Werder currently sitting sixth and Bayern, on the charge, in third. And while Bayern push for the title, Werder are battling having not won in their last five Bundesliga matches despite enjoying a 23-game unbeaten streak earlier in the campaign.
Bayern, on the other hand, have won their last seven games in all competitions and are flying with intent. But a trip up to the Weserstadion won't be easy especially with ex-Bayern man Claudio Pizarro back from a knee problem for Bremen. Franck Ribery, though, is fit to return for the Bavarians.
Tottenham v Leeds United
English FA Cup
Saturday, 6.15pm (CET)
Can Leeds United add another big scalp to their list after knocking Manchester United out of the FA Cup earlier this month? The League One leaders certainly weren't done any favours by the draw with a trip to White Hart Lane, but you never know.
Tottenham midfielder Aaron Lennon was desperate to face his former club but will miss due to a groin injury. Spurs, though, have plenty of quality and remain favourites, especially with Leeds in a slump since their victory at Old Trafford.
Juventus v AS Roma
Italian Serie A
Saturday, 8.45pm (CET)
Juve boss Ciro Ferrara is under intense pressure right now and a meeting with in-form Roma isn't ideal for him. Roma are actually up to third in Serie A now, with Juventus recently dropping to fifth after 4 losses in their last 5 matches.
The injury crisis at the Old Lady has hurt their hopes recently with Ferrara robbed of Vincenzo Iaquinta and David Trezeguet amongst others. Roma boss Claudio Ranieri returns to Turin after his axing from the Juve post.
Ajax Amsterdam v AZ Alkmaar
Dutch Eredivisie
Sunday, 12.30pm (CET)
New AZ boss Dick Advocaat gets his chance to get his side's season back on track with a tough trip to Amsterdam. Don't forget AZ are the current Dutch champions despite their woes this term.
Martin Jol's Ajax have incredibly scored 54 goals in 18 games this campaign with Luis Suarez leading the charge with 18 strikes. They remain a remote hope of the Eredivisie title but really need 3 points here.
2010年5月1日星期六
Thai Protesters Storm Hospital
BANGKOK — A major hospital in Bangkok evacuated hundreds of its patients Friday and shut down all but emergency services after scores of soccer jerseys antigovernment protesters, some wielding sharpened sticks, pushed their way inside and roamed the halls in what they said was a hunt for soldiers who might be hiding there.
The men, who have been camping nearby, withdrew empty-handed and protest leaders quickly apologized, distancing themselves from the raid, which was an embarrassment to a movement that portrays itself as nonviolent.
Dr. Adisorn Patradul, director of the Chulalongkorn University Hospital, said all but 2 of its 500 patients were either discharged or transferred to other hospitals. By evening, the hospital was dark and silent except for one emergency room.
Some, however, continued to wander just outside the hospitals gates, occasionally mingling with the police who were eating and reading newspapers. An injured man arrived at the closed main gate propped on the back of a motorcycle; the police directed him to the emergency room at the back of the hospital.
On Friday, red shirt protesters in the northeastern city of Khon Kaen, a antigovernment stronghold, blocked an exit road from the local airport and prevented a pro-government leader, Tul Sittisomwong, from traveling to address a rally. He returned to Bangkok on the next flight.
The recent violent incidents have fed a perception among many middle-class Bangkok residents that the protesters, who have turned the city’s most glittering commercial district into their own guarded encampment, are a destructive force.
The men, who have been camping nearby, withdrew empty-handed and protest leaders quickly apologized, distancing themselves from the raid, which was an embarrassment to a movement that portrays itself as nonviolent.
Dr. Adisorn Patradul, director of the Chulalongkorn University Hospital, said all but 2 of its 500 patients were either discharged or transferred to other hospitals. By evening, the hospital was dark and silent except for one emergency room.
Some, however, continued to wander just outside the hospitals gates, occasionally mingling with the police who were eating and reading newspapers. An injured man arrived at the closed main gate propped on the back of a motorcycle; the police directed him to the emergency room at the back of the hospital.
On Friday, red shirt protesters in the northeastern city of Khon Kaen, a antigovernment stronghold, blocked an exit road from the local airport and prevented a pro-government leader, Tul Sittisomwong, from traveling to address a rally. He returned to Bangkok on the next flight.
The recent violent incidents have fed a perception among many middle-class Bangkok residents that the protesters, who have turned the city’s most glittering commercial district into their own guarded encampment, are a destructive force.
2010年4月29日星期四
West Ham vs. Wolves: Premier League Betting Preview
Neither West Ham or Wolverhampton Wanderers are assured of Premier League safety just yet this season and the pair meet on Tuesday at Upton Park in a relegation six-pointer. NFL jerseys
Wolves, under much-maligned manager Mick McCarthy, have performed with credit upon their return to the top flight and I think they’ve enough about them to remain in it come mid-May.
A point on Tuesday would go a long way to preserving Wolves’ status and the visitors look a decent bet to secure at least that given their overall recent form.
A 2-2 draw at west midlands rivals Aston Villa on Saturday was another indication that McCarthy’s side have the required quality to survive and that point came on the back of an excellent win at fellow relegation candidates Burnley.
Midfielder Matt Jarvis was on the score sheet that day at Turf Moor and he is just one of several players in gold this season that has performed better than could have possibly been expected for McCarthy.
Wolves’ narrow 1-0 defeat to Manchester United the time before that victory over the Clarets convinced me there were at least three other Premier League clubs more likely to be playing Championship football next season than Wanderers and I’m more than happy to be laying West Ham on Tuesday.
You have to go back to late December to find the last time that Wolves took a real hiding from anybody, a 3-0 home loss to Manchester City, and they face a West Ham side coming off the back of four consecutive defeats.
While there is no shame for any team in the lower half of the table being comprehensively stuffed by Chelsea, Manchester United and, most recently, Arsenal, West Ham’s home defeat to Bolton must have concerned their coach Gianfranco Zola and he now has a tough task to rally his troops for the final weeks of the season.
West Ham’s lack of confidence over the past month has been evident in their tentative displays and Tuesday’s game is certainly one they dare not lose. As such, I think all the pressure is on the hosts and couldn’t be backing them at even money, let alone the best-priced 1.83 available.
With Mick McCarthy set to name an unchanged side for the seventh consecutive match, Wolves looks excellent value for at least a draw and the hosts’ chances surely rest squarely on the shoulders of England striker Carlton Cole. The West Ham forward could well be named in the starting line up, following recent injury, but his fitness is taken on trust and even a rampant Cole would struggle to make an impact given the quality of the team-mates that surround him.
Wolves, under much-maligned manager Mick McCarthy, have performed with credit upon their return to the top flight and I think they’ve enough about them to remain in it come mid-May.
A point on Tuesday would go a long way to preserving Wolves’ status and the visitors look a decent bet to secure at least that given their overall recent form.
A 2-2 draw at west midlands rivals Aston Villa on Saturday was another indication that McCarthy’s side have the required quality to survive and that point came on the back of an excellent win at fellow relegation candidates Burnley.
Midfielder Matt Jarvis was on the score sheet that day at Turf Moor and he is just one of several players in gold this season that has performed better than could have possibly been expected for McCarthy.
Wolves’ narrow 1-0 defeat to Manchester United the time before that victory over the Clarets convinced me there were at least three other Premier League clubs more likely to be playing Championship football next season than Wanderers and I’m more than happy to be laying West Ham on Tuesday.
You have to go back to late December to find the last time that Wolves took a real hiding from anybody, a 3-0 home loss to Manchester City, and they face a West Ham side coming off the back of four consecutive defeats.
While there is no shame for any team in the lower half of the table being comprehensively stuffed by Chelsea, Manchester United and, most recently, Arsenal, West Ham’s home defeat to Bolton must have concerned their coach Gianfranco Zola and he now has a tough task to rally his troops for the final weeks of the season.
West Ham’s lack of confidence over the past month has been evident in their tentative displays and Tuesday’s game is certainly one they dare not lose. As such, I think all the pressure is on the hosts and couldn’t be backing them at even money, let alone the best-priced 1.83 available.
With Mick McCarthy set to name an unchanged side for the seventh consecutive match, Wolves looks excellent value for at least a draw and the hosts’ chances surely rest squarely on the shoulders of England striker Carlton Cole. The West Ham forward could well be named in the starting line up, following recent injury, but his fitness is taken on trust and even a rampant Cole would struggle to make an impact given the quality of the team-mates that surround him.
2010年4月28日星期三
Fiorentina v Internazionale Italian Serie A
Saturday, 8.45pm (CET)
Finally to Italy, where another ECL semi-finalist and domestic leader, Inter Milan, must get back to reality when they face a difficult test. Dangerous eighth-placed Fiorentina host Inter in Florence, but Nerazzurri boss Jose Mourinho has urged his side to concentrate on Serie A with their title challenge at risk with Roma just one point behind them and AC Milan not far off either. NFL jerseys
Finally to Italy, where another ECL semi-finalist and domestic leader, Inter Milan, must get back to reality when they face a difficult test. Dangerous eighth-placed Fiorentina host Inter in Florence, but Nerazzurri boss Jose Mourinho has urged his side to concentrate on Serie A with their title challenge at risk with Roma just one point behind them and AC Milan not far off either. NFL jerseys
Offense
QB Tarvaris Jackson (294 ATT, 171 COMP, 1,911 YDS, 9 TDs, 12 INT) wasSoccer jerseys inconsistent in 2007. This season, his third, Jackson must read defensive schemes better and make more lucid decisions. The Vikings ground game, which was led by rookie Adrian Peterson (238 ATT, 1,341 YDS, 5.6 AVG, 12 TDs) and vet Chester Taylor (157 ATT, 844 YDS, 5.4 AVG, 7 TDs), was tops in the league. It should be tops again. The Vikings now have a top pass catcher after signing former Bear Bernard Berrian. The O-line is sound.
2010年4月27日星期二
Overview
The Houston Texans have improved but inSoccer jerseys the tough AFC South, it's doubtful they've improved enough to do better than a fourth-place finish. However, this looks to be the best Houston Texan team to date, and with a few more seasons of growth, they could top their division.
2010年4月26日星期一
Pats Brady has a Second Surgery
Originally, the quarterback had torn ligaments repaired in his leg on October 6. Surgeons reported that the operation went well. This week, Soccer jerseys according to the Globe, Brady started to feel ill from an infection.
Brady was injured in the Pats season opener at home versus the Kansas City Chiefs when safety Bernard Polard ran into his left knee after the QB threw a pass. It was 29 days later that the Patriots' star quarterback underwent the original surgery designed to repair his torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee.
Brady, who is out for the entire season, is considered to be one of the premier quarterbacks in the NFL. He was the NFL MVP in 2007, a three-time Super Bowl winner and Super Bowl MVP. He was Sportsman of the Year in 2004, 2005 and 2007.
Sunday, October 19, 2008 -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had a second surgery on his left knee to remove an infection. A friend of Brady’s, who’s living on the West Coast, reported the surgery to the Boston Globe.
Brady injured his knee badly early in the season, ripping his ACL and meniscus.
Brady was injured in the Pats season opener at home versus the Kansas City Chiefs when safety Bernard Polard ran into his left knee after the QB threw a pass. It was 29 days later that the Patriots' star quarterback underwent the original surgery designed to repair his torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee.
Brady, who is out for the entire season, is considered to be one of the premier quarterbacks in the NFL. He was the NFL MVP in 2007, a three-time Super Bowl winner and Super Bowl MVP. He was Sportsman of the Year in 2004, 2005 and 2007.
Sunday, October 19, 2008 -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had a second surgery on his left knee to remove an infection. A friend of Brady’s, who’s living on the West Coast, reported the surgery to the Boston Globe.
Brady injured his knee badly early in the season, ripping his ACL and meniscus.
2010年4月25日星期日
NBA 2005 - A Look In The Rear View Mirror
When you make the investment in the NBA League Pass, it means you are committed or perhaps should be. This NBA season is summed up in two words "quality" and "change." I cannot recall another season where player moves, player suspensions and player injuries so dramatically allowed teams to move from the soccer jerseys
bottom to the top, and visa versa. It was a year of controversy, where one game early in the season, played in the Detroit Palace, got very scary and created a tremendous power swing in the Eastern Conference. These are my notes and reflections of a season gone by.
The first month of the season, teams were scoring in very low numbers. As the players rounded into shape, the pace picked up. Shaq didn't need to wait, he had revenge on his mind, as he was out to show his former teammate Kobe and new little buddy Dwayne Wade his true value. He thinned down in South Beach (LA East) before the MTV awards, and shocked everyone by his "slim" appearance.
The soap opera continued from there. The team with the best 2004 record, the Minnesota Timberwolves didn't make the playoffs, and mid-way coach Flip Saunders got sent off. This was a good year for guards, as Eric Dampier summed it up saying he was the best center in the west as Shaq departed.
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bottom to the top, and visa versa. It was a year of controversy, where one game early in the season, played in the Detroit Palace, got very scary and created a tremendous power swing in the Eastern Conference. These are my notes and reflections of a season gone by.
The first month of the season, teams were scoring in very low numbers. As the players rounded into shape, the pace picked up. Shaq didn't need to wait, he had revenge on his mind, as he was out to show his former teammate Kobe and new little buddy Dwayne Wade his true value. He thinned down in South Beach (LA East) before the MTV awards, and shocked everyone by his "slim" appearance.
The soap opera continued from there. The team with the best 2004 record, the Minnesota Timberwolves didn't make the playoffs, and mid-way coach Flip Saunders got sent off. This was a good year for guards, as Eric Dampier summed it up saying he was the best center in the west as Shaq departed.
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NBA 2005 - A Look In The Rear View Mirror
When you make the investment in the NBA League Pass, it means you are committed or perhaps should be. This NBA season is summed up in two words "quality" and "change." I cannot recall another season where player moves, player suspensions and player injuries so dramatically allowed teams to move from the soccer jerseys
bottom to the top, and visa versa. It was a year of controversy, where one game early in the season, played in the Detroit Palace, got very scary and created a tremendous power swing in the Eastern Conference. These are my notes and reflections of a season gone by.
The first month of the season, teams were scoring in very low numbers. As the players rounded into shape, the pace picked up. Shaq didn't need to wait, he had revenge on his mind, as he was out to show his former teammate Kobe and new little buddy Dwayne Wade his true value. He thinned down in South Beach (LA East) before the MTV awards, and shocked everyone by his "slim" appearance.
The soap opera continued from there. The team with the best 2004 record, the Minnesota Timberwolves didn't make the playoffs, and mid-way coach Flip Saunders got sent off. This was a good year for guards, as Eric Dampier summed it up saying he was the best center in the west as Shaq departed.
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bottom to the top, and visa versa. It was a year of controversy, where one game early in the season, played in the Detroit Palace, got very scary and created a tremendous power swing in the Eastern Conference. These are my notes and reflections of a season gone by.
The first month of the season, teams were scoring in very low numbers. As the players rounded into shape, the pace picked up. Shaq didn't need to wait, he had revenge on his mind, as he was out to show his former teammate Kobe and new little buddy Dwayne Wade his true value. He thinned down in South Beach (LA East) before the MTV awards, and shocked everyone by his "slim" appearance.
The soap opera continued from there. The team with the best 2004 record, the Minnesota Timberwolves didn't make the playoffs, and mid-way coach Flip Saunders got sent off. This was a good year for guards, as Eric Dampier summed it up saying he was the best center in the west as Shaq departed.
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2010年4月24日星期六
NFL Coaches are Sacrificed
Saturday, January 17, 2009 -- The list of NFL coaches and GMs continues to grow as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced on soccer jerseys
Friday that they were firing head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Bruce Allen.
Gruden Gone
The announcement came just weeks after the Bucs 2008- 2009 collapse. Gruden, who put in seven seasons as head coach with the club, became unpopular after the team ended the season with a 9- 7 record. That mark was Soccer jerseys
especially worrisome due to the fact that the franchise was 9- 3 and in a tie for first-place in the NFC South before losing four straight and missing the playoffs by one game.
Gruden’s Record with the Bucs
Gruden’s record in Florida, which included a Super Bowl win, was 60- 57, which included all playoff games. In his first year, Tampa Bay’s mark was 15- 4. That was the season that they won it all. After that, the club went 45- 53. This year, the wheels came off at the end of NHL Jerseys
the season after the club started out 9- 3 and ended up 9- 7 and one game away from a wild-card berth.
How Many More will Fall?
Gruden is one of a long list of NHL jerseys
coaches who have been axed at the end of the 2008- 2009 season, making the position of head coach in the NFL one of Ugg Boots
the more tenuous ones around. Eric Mangini of the Jets, Romeo Crennel who coached the Browns, Rod Marinelli the head man of Cheap Ugg Boots the Lions and Mike Shanahan from the Broncos were all let go after the 2008- 2009 regular-season.
Gruden’s Fate
Everyone should expect coach Jon Gruden to resurface as the head coach for one of a half-dozen NFL franchises. The 45-year-old head coach is simply too young to let the league pass him bye..
Friday that they were firing head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Bruce Allen.
Gruden Gone
The announcement came just weeks after the Bucs 2008- 2009 collapse. Gruden, who put in seven seasons as head coach with the club, became unpopular after the team ended the season with a 9- 7 record. That mark was Soccer jerseys
especially worrisome due to the fact that the franchise was 9- 3 and in a tie for first-place in the NFC South before losing four straight and missing the playoffs by one game.
Gruden’s Record with the Bucs
Gruden’s record in Florida, which included a Super Bowl win, was 60- 57, which included all playoff games. In his first year, Tampa Bay’s mark was 15- 4. That was the season that they won it all. After that, the club went 45- 53. This year, the wheels came off at the end of NHL Jerseys
the season after the club started out 9- 3 and ended up 9- 7 and one game away from a wild-card berth.
How Many More will Fall?
Gruden is one of a long list of NHL jerseys
coaches who have been axed at the end of the 2008- 2009 season, making the position of head coach in the NFL one of Ugg Boots
the more tenuous ones around. Eric Mangini of the Jets, Romeo Crennel who coached the Browns, Rod Marinelli the head man of Cheap Ugg Boots the Lions and Mike Shanahan from the Broncos were all let go after the 2008- 2009 regular-season.
Gruden’s Fate
Everyone should expect coach Jon Gruden to resurface as the head coach for one of a half-dozen NFL franchises. The 45-year-old head coach is simply too young to let the league pass him bye..
NFC Championship Game—Last Look
Saturday, January 17, 2009 -- Here’s a quick final second look at this Sunday’s upcoming games
Philadelphia Vs. Arizona
For the Eagles to Win:
Philadelphia has a superior running game and if soccer jerseys
they can exploit it the club will have a chance against Arizona. Brian Westbrook needs to run for at least 75 yards.
Donovan McNabb is in the midst of a resurgence, but he has made some mistakes lately. He has to throw no more than one interception.
Receivers DeSean Jackson and Kevin Curtis need to have big days.
The defense, which is rated third versus the run, has contained the run in the playoffs. Still, they are suspect when it Soccer jerseys
comes to the pass. They must contain wideout Larry Fitzgerald and neutralize the Cardinal running attack.
The Phils are favored by three to four points. I’m not sure if they should be.
For the Cardinals to Win:
QB Warner must get the ball to the spectacular Larry Fitzgerald. When not connecting with him expect Warner to NHL Jerseys
hit Steve Breaston. If these guys can total around 180 yards in catches, the Cards look to win.
The team doesn’t need much of NHL jerseys
a running game, but they do need about 80 yards on the ground to keep the Eagles’ defense honest.
The Cardinals defense has a good chance of Ugg Boots
stopping the Philly ground game and if they do, they can win. The Arizona defense needs to force the Cheap Ugg BootsEagles into as many third-and-longs as possible.
Home field is an advantage for the Cardinals.
Final Prediction
I like Arizona against the spread. The Cards with four points are winners. Then again, I also think Arizona will win outright. Look for a 31- 17 win by Arizona. The key is Warner versus McNabb and I believe in the former and not the latter.
Philadelphia Vs. Arizona
For the Eagles to Win:
Philadelphia has a superior running game and if soccer jerseys
they can exploit it the club will have a chance against Arizona. Brian Westbrook needs to run for at least 75 yards.
Donovan McNabb is in the midst of a resurgence, but he has made some mistakes lately. He has to throw no more than one interception.
Receivers DeSean Jackson and Kevin Curtis need to have big days.
The defense, which is rated third versus the run, has contained the run in the playoffs. Still, they are suspect when it Soccer jerseys
comes to the pass. They must contain wideout Larry Fitzgerald and neutralize the Cardinal running attack.
The Phils are favored by three to four points. I’m not sure if they should be.
For the Cardinals to Win:
QB Warner must get the ball to the spectacular Larry Fitzgerald. When not connecting with him expect Warner to NHL Jerseys
hit Steve Breaston. If these guys can total around 180 yards in catches, the Cards look to win.
The team doesn’t need much of NHL jerseys
a running game, but they do need about 80 yards on the ground to keep the Eagles’ defense honest.
The Cardinals defense has a good chance of Ugg Boots
stopping the Philly ground game and if they do, they can win. The Arizona defense needs to force the Cheap Ugg BootsEagles into as many third-and-longs as possible.
Home field is an advantage for the Cardinals.
Final Prediction
I like Arizona against the spread. The Cards with four points are winners. Then again, I also think Arizona will win outright. Look for a 31- 17 win by Arizona. The key is Warner versus McNabb and I believe in the former and not the latter.
Super Bowl Preview—Pittsburgh Steelers
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 -- The Pittsburgh Steelers took the AFC North with a solid 12- 4 record and have been favored throughout the soccer jerseys
playoffs They have a disciplined, tough defense and an offense that possesses decent scoring potential.
Playoff Review
The Steelers earned a bye because they won their division and posted the second best record in the conference. In the divisional round, they beat the San Diego Chargers 35- 24, and in the conference game, they were victorious over the Soccer jerseys
Baltimore Ravens 23- 14. They were favored in both games and performed as expected.
Keys to Success
Willie Parker: Running back Willie Parker who has been injured throughout the season and putting in sub-par performances, had 146 yards and two scores against the Chargers, which was his best game in over a year. His NHL Jerseys
second outing, which was versus the Ravens, was substandard. He needs to crank it up for the Super Bowl. The Steelers need 100 yards from him.
Passing Attack: Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes have put up good numbers but not overly impressive ones. And quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who has two touchdown passes in two games, has not NHL jerseys
thrown a pick. His completion percentage is 56.9% and rating stands at 92.6. The rating is good and the completion rate is okay but certainly not great. Ward has a sprained knee but should play.
Defense: In two games, the Pitt “D” took in four interceptions and recovered two fumbles. They were especially effective against Joe Flacco and Ugg Boots
the Ravens. They need to pressure Warner and control the run, limiting James and Hightower to under 50 yards.
Clock Control: If the Steelers can effectively run the ball and throw short passes, they will control the clock, giving them enough time to score and keeping the ball out of Cheap Ugg Boots Warner’s hands. They must eat up time with the run and wear down the Arizona defense.
Final Analysis
Pittsburgh goes into the Super Bowl as the favorite. That’s nothing new. But they have not played a playoff team with as much experience as the Arizona Cardinals. Additionally, Arizona possesses a lot of offensive weapons. Pressure Warner all day, shut down the run and take Fitzgerald totally out of the game and the Steelers win.
playoffs They have a disciplined, tough defense and an offense that possesses decent scoring potential.
Playoff Review
The Steelers earned a bye because they won their division and posted the second best record in the conference. In the divisional round, they beat the San Diego Chargers 35- 24, and in the conference game, they were victorious over the Soccer jerseys
Baltimore Ravens 23- 14. They were favored in both games and performed as expected.
Keys to Success
Willie Parker: Running back Willie Parker who has been injured throughout the season and putting in sub-par performances, had 146 yards and two scores against the Chargers, which was his best game in over a year. His NHL Jerseys
second outing, which was versus the Ravens, was substandard. He needs to crank it up for the Super Bowl. The Steelers need 100 yards from him.
Passing Attack: Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes have put up good numbers but not overly impressive ones. And quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who has two touchdown passes in two games, has not NHL jerseys
thrown a pick. His completion percentage is 56.9% and rating stands at 92.6. The rating is good and the completion rate is okay but certainly not great. Ward has a sprained knee but should play.
Defense: In two games, the Pitt “D” took in four interceptions and recovered two fumbles. They were especially effective against Joe Flacco and Ugg Boots
the Ravens. They need to pressure Warner and control the run, limiting James and Hightower to under 50 yards.
Clock Control: If the Steelers can effectively run the ball and throw short passes, they will control the clock, giving them enough time to score and keeping the ball out of Cheap Ugg Boots Warner’s hands. They must eat up time with the run and wear down the Arizona defense.
Final Analysis
Pittsburgh goes into the Super Bowl as the favorite. That’s nothing new. But they have not played a playoff team with as much experience as the Arizona Cardinals. Additionally, Arizona possesses a lot of offensive weapons. Pressure Warner all day, shut down the run and take Fitzgerald totally out of the game and the Steelers win.
NFL Coaches are Sacrificed
Saturday, January 17, 2009 -- The list of NFL coaches and GMs continues to grow as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced on Friday that they were firing head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Bruce Allen.
Gruden Gone
The announcement came just weeks after the soccer jerseys
Bucs 2008- 2009 collapse. Gruden, who put in seven seasons as head coach with the club, became unpopular after the team ended the season with a 9- 7 record. That mark was especially worrisome due to the fact that the franchise was 9- 3 and in Soccer jerseys
a tie for first-place in the NFC South before losing four straight and missing the playoffs by one game.
Gruden’s Record with the Bucs
Gruden’s record in Florida, which included a Super Bowl win, was 60- 57, which included all playoff games. In his first year, Tampa Bay’s mark was 15- 4. That was the season that they won it all. After that, the club went 45- 53. This year, the wheels came off at the end of the season after the NHL Jerseys
club started out 9- 3 and ended up 9- 7 and one game away from a wild-card berth.
How Many More will Fall?
Gruden is one of a long list of coaches who have been axed at the end of NHL jerseys
the 2008- 2009 season, making the position of head coach in the NFL one of the more tenuous ones around. Eric Mangini of the Jets, Romeo Crennel who coached the Browns, Rod Marinelli the head man of Ugg Boots
the Lions and Mike Shanahan from the Cheap Ugg Boots Broncos were all let go after the 2008- 2009 regular-season.
Gruden’s Fate
Everyone should expect coach Jon Gruden to resurface as the head coach for one of a half-dozen NFL franchises. The 45-year-old head coach is simply too young to let the league pass him bye.
Gruden Gone
The announcement came just weeks after the soccer jerseys
Bucs 2008- 2009 collapse. Gruden, who put in seven seasons as head coach with the club, became unpopular after the team ended the season with a 9- 7 record. That mark was especially worrisome due to the fact that the franchise was 9- 3 and in Soccer jerseys
a tie for first-place in the NFC South before losing four straight and missing the playoffs by one game.
Gruden’s Record with the Bucs
Gruden’s record in Florida, which included a Super Bowl win, was 60- 57, which included all playoff games. In his first year, Tampa Bay’s mark was 15- 4. That was the season that they won it all. After that, the club went 45- 53. This year, the wheels came off at the end of the season after the NHL Jerseys
club started out 9- 3 and ended up 9- 7 and one game away from a wild-card berth.
How Many More will Fall?
Gruden is one of a long list of coaches who have been axed at the end of NHL jerseys
the 2008- 2009 season, making the position of head coach in the NFL one of the more tenuous ones around. Eric Mangini of the Jets, Romeo Crennel who coached the Browns, Rod Marinelli the head man of Ugg Boots
the Lions and Mike Shanahan from the Cheap Ugg Boots Broncos were all let go after the 2008- 2009 regular-season.
Gruden’s Fate
Everyone should expect coach Jon Gruden to resurface as the head coach for one of a half-dozen NFL franchises. The 45-year-old head coach is simply too young to let the league pass him bye.
2010年4月22日星期四
choose and buy a suitable NFL Jersey for yourself
In addition, players are constantly switching teams, which complicates matters and makes it harder to feel comfortable spending a lot of money on an NFL jersey. Use this guide to help pick out the perfect NFL jersey for soccer jerseys
a gift for somebody in your life.
Know the Team: The first step of course is to know the favorite team of the person you are buying a gift for. This shouldn't be difficult and hopefully you already know what it is.
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often switching teams. That's why to help prevent disaster you should purchase the nfl jersey of a player who is newly signed to a fresh contract and is in their prime. Even Hall of Fame players from a team can be cut or let go. But a player that just signed a new 7 year deal will be around for quite some time.
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people with that new authentic NFL jersey. The disadvantage is that if the player doesn't pan out, then you're stuck with a jersey for a player who was no good.
Choices Amongst Positions: On many teams, the running back or a wide receiver will be one of the most popular players. However, these are positions that are most likely to be in flux. Star defensive players switch teams less, as franchises don't want to lose them. The same goes for star offensive linemen. Most of Cheap Ugg Boots
all, a top tier quarterback rarely changes teams in his prime. This makes buying an already established quarterback's jersey a safe bet.
Go By Jersey Sales: If you're still unsure of NFL jerseys
which player you should buy a nfl jersey for, you can look at a list of popular NFL jerseys. You should then see players who are both talented and well liked, meaning they will make for a good representative on that new nfl jersey you are buying.
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consider when purchasing authentic NFL jerseys as gifts for people. You don't want to ruin the surprise of a gift, so do your research using the above methods to find the best choice.
a gift for somebody in your life.
Know the Team: The first step of course is to know the favorite team of the person you are buying a gift for. This shouldn't be difficult and hopefully you already know what it is.
Consider Players with Long Contracts: Unfortunately, in a league like the NFL with free agency and contracts which can be terminated at anytime, players are Soccer jerseys
often switching teams. That's why to help prevent disaster you should purchase the nfl jersey of a player who is newly signed to a fresh contract and is in their prime. Even Hall of Fame players from a team can be cut or let go. But a player that just signed a new 7 year deal will be around for quite some time.
Look into Drafted Prospects: When you buy a nfl jersey for a player that was just selected in the draft, you have both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that you will be in the first wave of Ugg Boots
people with that new authentic NFL jersey. The disadvantage is that if the player doesn't pan out, then you're stuck with a jersey for a player who was no good.
Choices Amongst Positions: On many teams, the running back or a wide receiver will be one of the most popular players. However, these are positions that are most likely to be in flux. Star defensive players switch teams less, as franchises don't want to lose them. The same goes for star offensive linemen. Most of Cheap Ugg Boots
all, a top tier quarterback rarely changes teams in his prime. This makes buying an already established quarterback's jersey a safe bet.
Go By Jersey Sales: If you're still unsure of NFL jerseys
which player you should buy a nfl jersey for, you can look at a list of popular NFL jerseys. You should then see players who are both talented and well liked, meaning they will make for a good representative on that new nfl jersey you are buying.
These are some of the factors you have to NFL jerseys
consider when purchasing authentic NFL jerseys as gifts for people. You don't want to ruin the surprise of a gift, so do your research using the above methods to find the best choice.
2010年4月21日星期三
Brett Favre Retires (Again)
Thursday, February 12, 2009 -- After 18 years, Brett Favre has decided to retire, making his one and only season as a New York Jet his swan song. Favre, who played unevenly for the New York Jets this season, saw his team finish out of Soccer jerseys
the playoffs.
This season, he led the NFL in interceptions, tossing 22. His completion rate, however, was one of soccer jerseys the highest of his career—65.7%. His rating was 81.0, lower than his career average of 85.4.
The Green Bay Packers' legend holds a slew of Cheap Ugg Boots
NFL records, including most wins by a starting QB (169), most consecutive starts (269) and most career passing yards (65,127). He’s also set the mark for most career touchdown passes (464), most career completions (5,720) and most career interceptions (310).
In his long career, Favre was a playmaker and risk-taker. With seconds ticking down in the fourth quarter, he could just as easily toss an interception as a NFL jerseys
touchdown pass. But he was always capable of the big play.
After the 2007- 2008 season, it looked like Favre was going to retire. Although he was still under contract with the NFL jerseys Packers, the veteran QB and team had agreed that he would no longer play. The Pack retired his locker, presenting it to him, and they prepared Aaron Rodgers to take over the helm.
Then Favre created a soap opera atmosphere by trying to get Green Bay to give him a chance to start. For numerous months the drama played out until Favre was sent to the New York Jets.
With Favre calling signals for the Jets, former NY starter Chad Pennington went to the Miami Dolphins. All of these moves, plus the season-ending injury to the New England Patriots QB Tom Brady, create parity in the AFC East. Ugg Boots
On the last day of the season, the Jets, Dolphins and Pats all had a chance to make the playoffs. Miami survived the day, going to the playoffs a year after they set a 1- 15 regular season mark.
the playoffs.
This season, he led the NFL in interceptions, tossing 22. His completion rate, however, was one of soccer jerseys the highest of his career—65.7%. His rating was 81.0, lower than his career average of 85.4.
The Green Bay Packers' legend holds a slew of Cheap Ugg Boots
NFL records, including most wins by a starting QB (169), most consecutive starts (269) and most career passing yards (65,127). He’s also set the mark for most career touchdown passes (464), most career completions (5,720) and most career interceptions (310).
In his long career, Favre was a playmaker and risk-taker. With seconds ticking down in the fourth quarter, he could just as easily toss an interception as a NFL jerseys
touchdown pass. But he was always capable of the big play.
After the 2007- 2008 season, it looked like Favre was going to retire. Although he was still under contract with the NFL jerseys Packers, the veteran QB and team had agreed that he would no longer play. The Pack retired his locker, presenting it to him, and they prepared Aaron Rodgers to take over the helm.
Then Favre created a soap opera atmosphere by trying to get Green Bay to give him a chance to start. For numerous months the drama played out until Favre was sent to the New York Jets.
With Favre calling signals for the Jets, former NY starter Chad Pennington went to the Miami Dolphins. All of these moves, plus the season-ending injury to the New England Patriots QB Tom Brady, create parity in the AFC East. Ugg Boots
On the last day of the season, the Jets, Dolphins and Pats all had a chance to make the playoffs. Miami survived the day, going to the playoffs a year after they set a 1- 15 regular season mark.
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