Archive for January, 2008

If I Were Hornets GM
January 31, 2008

Are the Hornets one of the best teams in the NBA?Absolutely!Can (and will) they make a run deep into the western conference playoffs?I think so.Can this team improve?You bet!If I ran the show, if I were Hornets General Manager, here’s how I’d improve the team.I’d make a blockbuster deal.A deal like the kind I’m about [...]

A Language Lesson
January 29, 2008

I ran this comparsion during our 10 pm news last night and the response has been good.
Look, I’m a born and raised New Orleanian and I know football is king in the deep south but I hope fans start realizing that our NBA team is something special.
For all the fans that need it broken down [...]

Saints Lose Coaches To Miami Dolphins
January 26, 2008

FINS CHASING A COUPLE OF SAINTS

From http://www.profootballtalk.com/

Though the Cowboys have been the primary focus of the Dolphins’ efforts to rebuild the front office and coaching staff, the Fins are now turning their attention to New Orleans.For starters, the Fins have hired Saints special teams coordinator John Bonamego, a nine-year NFL coaching veteran who worked with [...]

2008 WDSU Saints Mock Draft
January 26, 2008

2008 WDSU SAINTS MOCK DRAFT
(published; Friday 1-25-07)

Saints 1st Round: (10th Overall): Kenny Phillips, FS, University of Miami (6′2, 210) Why: Josh Bullocks should not be starting in the NFL! Plus, the Saints have shown that in years past they’re going to take best available. If Phillips is still on the board at #10 he’s [...]

Senior Bowl Observations
January 26, 2008

Okay, so I spent the better portion of this week in Mobile, Alabama at the annual Senior Bowl.This is an event I enjoy covering each year. It’s laid back, the NFL coaches are accessible and the college players in the game are more than willing to talk about their futures in the NFL.Some of my [...]

Vili The Warrior
January 19, 2008

This might be my favorite picture this year.

It’s my brother Travers and I with the University of Hawaii mascot….Vili The Warrior!

I would have put this on the blog sooner but I just got the pic.

One of the funny things about the Sugar Bowl….and I’m [...]

Artest & The Birdman
January 16, 2008

The NBA trade deadline is February 22nd.

Will the Hornets make a move? Yes!

Will that move be a blockbuster? Probably not.
But if I were Hornets General Manager I’d make a couple moves that would make the team better and steal some headlines.
I’d bring back Chris Andersen. Andersen will be back in the NBA after a 2 [...]

NFL Weekend Wrap
January 14, 2008

by; Clifton BrownThe Sporting News
Now Tony Romo has plenty of free time to spend with Jessica Simpson.The stunning end to the Cowboys’ season turned a potential storybook year for Romo into a nightmare. Just like last year, Romo’s play faded late in the season. Just like last year, Romo failed to win a playoff game.Romo [...]

Saints Lose Asst. Coach To Duke
January 12, 2008

Luciana Chavez, Staff Writer

Former New Orleans Saints assistant Marion Hobby joined the Duke football staff on Friday, filling in the last spot as defensive coordinator/defensive line coach.Hobby had coached under Duke coach David Cutcliffe during Cutcliffe’s entire tenure as coach at Ole Miss.Hobby was on Sean Payton’s staff in New Orleans for the past two [...]

Chris Scelfo To South Alabama
January 11, 2008

Could former Tulane Head Football Coach Chris Scelfo be the 1st head coach at the new University of South Alabama program? The school starts playing in the Sun Belt Conference in 2009.

Maybe.
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20080110/APS/801100756