612 Sports.Net: Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame-The Minnesota Vikings 2nd Round Pick

Here is a post from last night on 612 Sports, taking a look at Notre Dame TE Kyle Rudolph, the Minnesota Vikings' 2nd round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.

Link: http://www.612sports.net/pros/vikings/vikings-latest-news/304-with-the-43rd-pick-in-the-2011-nfl-draft

612 Sports.Net-2011 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings-Rounds 4-7 Draft Picks

Here is my latest post at 612 Sports, taking a look at the Minnesota Vikings picks in Rounds 4-7 of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Link: http://www.612sports.net/pros/vikings/vikings-latest-news/306-2011-nfl-draft-the-minnesota-vikings-picks-in-rounds-4-7

Fantasy Daddy.com-Fantasy Baseball-"Buy And Sell": Pitchers

Here is my latest Fantasy Baseball "Buy And Sell" for pitchers, featured at Fantasy Daddy.com.

Link: http://www.fantasydaddy.com/baseball/398-fantasy-baseball-buy-and-sell-pitchers.html

612 Sports.Net-Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State-The Minnesota Vikings 1st Round Pick

Here is my latest post for 612 Sports, taking a look at the Minnesota Vikings first round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, #12 overall, QB Christian Ponder out of Florida State.

Link: http://www.612sports.net/pros/vikings/vikings-latest-news/303-and-with-the-12-pick-in-the-2011-nfl-draft

Fan Huddle.com-Fantasy Baseball-San Francisco Giants P Madison Bumgarner

Here is my latest post for Fan Huddle.com, taking a look at the fantasy baseball merits of San Francisco Giants SP Madison Bumgarner going forward.

Link: http://fanhuddlefantasy.com/2011/04/fantasy-baseball-has-madison-bumgarner-turned-the-corner/

Bruno Boys Fantasy Football-2011 NFL Draft: Wide Receiver Rankings

Here are the wide receiver rankings I put together for Bruno Boys Fantasy Football ahead of the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft on Thursday night.

Link: http://brunoboys.net/entry/nfl-draft-2011-wide-receiver-rankings/

612 Sports.Net-2011 NFL Draft: Possible Middle Or Late-Round Targets For The Minnesota Vikings

Here is my latest post for 612 Sports, taking a look at some possible middle or late-round prospects for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2011 NFL Draft.

Link: http://www.612sports.net/pros/vikings/vikings-latest-news/301-2011-nfl-draft-possible-middle-to-late-round-picks-for-the-minnesota-vikings

Bruno Boys Fantasy Football: 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Preview/Rankings-Inside Linebackers

Here is another of the 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Preview/Rankings I helped put together at Bruno Boys Fantasy Football.  Inside Linebackers are the group profiled. 

Link: http://brunoboys.net/entry/nfl-draft-2011-inside-linebacker-rankings/

Bruno Boys Fantasy Football: 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Preview/Rankings-Safeties

Here is the latest in my series of 2011 NFL Draft Prospect rankings, featured at Bruno Boys Fantasy Football.  Safeties are the position group profiled.

Link: http://brunoboys.net/entry/nfl-draft-2011-safety-rankings/

612 Sports.Net-2011 NFL Draft: Who Will The Minnesota Vikings Take At #12 Overall?

Here is my latest post for 612 Sports, with some speculation on who the Minnesota Vikings will choose at #12 overall in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. 

Link: http://www.612sports.net/pros/vikings/vikings-latest-news/298-2011-nfl-draft-who-will-the-minnesota-vikings-draft-at-12-overall

612 Sports.Net-Fantasy Baseball: The Closer Shuffle

Here is my latest post for 612 Sports, taking a look at some notable closer situations fantasy baseball owners should be aware of. 

Link: http://www.612sports.net/pros/twins/twinslatestnews/296-fantasy-baseball-the-closer-shuffle

Bruno Boys Fantasy Football: 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Preview/Rankings-Offensive Tackles

Here is another in my series of 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Preview/Rankings featured at Bruno Boys Fantasy Football.  Offensive tackles are the group in the limelight.

Link: http://brunoboys.net/entry/nfl-draft-2011-offensive-tackle-preview-rankings/

Sports Haze.com: Is Rick Adelman A Possible Candidate For The Minnesota Timberwolves Head Coaching Job?

Here is my latest post for Sports Haze.com, taking a look at former Houston Rockets (most recently) head coach Rick Adelman as a potential candidate for the Minnesota Timberwolves head coaching job should they dismiss Kurt Rambis.

Link: http://sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/rick-adelman-fired-by-the-houston-rockets-is-he-a-potential-candidate-for-the-minnesota-timberwolves-3138

Bruno Boys Fantasy Football: 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Preview/Rankings-Quarterbacks

Here is another in the series of 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Preview and Rankings that I've put together for Bruno Boys Fantasy Football this time focusing on the quarterbacks.

Link: http://brunoboys.net/entry/nfl-draft-2011-quarterback-rankings/

Fantasy Daddy.com-Fantasy Baseball-"Buy And Sell": Pitchers

Here is my latest edition of fantasy baseball "Buy And Sell" for pitchers, featured at Fantasy Daddy.com.

Link: http://www.fantasydaddy.com/baseball/395-fantasy-baseball-buy-and-sell-pitchers.html

Fan Huddle.com-Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Pitchers

Here is my latest post for Fan Huddle.com, waiver wire pickup recommendations for fantasy baseball, focusing on pitchers.

Link: http://fanhuddlefantasy.com/2011/04/week-4-mlb-waiver-wire-pickups-pitchers/

Sports Haze.com: Minnesota Timberwolves Forward Kevin Love Named NBA's Most Improved Player

Here is my latest post at Sports Haze.com.  Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love has been named the NBA's Most Improved Player for the 2010-2011 season.

Link: http://sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/minnesota-timberwolves-forward-kevin-love-named-nbas-most-improved-player-3115

Bruno Boys Fantasy Football: 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Preview/Rankings-Kicking Specialists

Here is the first of the series of 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Preview and Rankings we're putting together at Bruno Boys Fantasy Football, focusing on kickers and punters. 

Link: http://brunoboys.net/entry/nfl-draft-2011-kicking-specialists-rankings/

Tree.com:Baseball-Where Will Albert Pujols Wind Up in 2012?

Here is a link to the Sports/Recreation section I contribute to on Tree.com, where I will be covering baseball: http://www.tree.com/sports-recreation/

I will be contributing opinion pieces on a regular basis, and my first takes a look at some potential destinations for St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols if he chooses to test the free agent market after the season.
Here is the link to that article: http://www.tree.com/sports-recreation/blog-blog/archive-2011-04-17-mlb-where-will-albert-pujols-wind-up-in-progress.aspx

Fan Huddle.com-Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Pitchers

Here is my latest post for Fan Huddle.com, this week's look at some pitchers fantasy baseball owners may want to consider adding to their roster.

Link: http://fanhuddlefantasy.com/2011/04/week-3-mlb-waiver-wire-pickups-pitchers/

Fantasy Daddy.com-Fantasy Baseball-"Buy And Sell": Pitchers

Here is my latest post at Fantasy Daddy.com, taking a look at some pitchers fantasy baseball owners should look to "Buy And Sell."  Look for it throughout the season.

Link: http://www.fantasydaddy.com/baseball/392-fantasy-baseball-buy-and-sell-pitchers.html

Sports Haze.com: Minnesota Timberwolves 2010-2011 Season Review

Here is my latest post for Sports Haze.com, a season review for the 2010-2011 Minnesota Timberwolves.

Link: http://sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/a-look-back-at-the-minnesota-timberwolves-2010-2011-season-2905

612 Sports.Net-Fantasy Baseball: Young Aces

Here is my debut piece for 612 Sports.net, taking a look at some young starting pitchers fantasy baseball owners should be aware of.

Link: http://www.612sports.net/component/content/article/273-fantasy-baseball-young-aces

Fan Huddle.com-Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Pitchers

Here is my most recent post for Fan Huddle.com, taking a look at some possible fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and focusing on pitchers.

Link: http://fanhuddlefantasy.com/2011/04/mlb-waiver-wire-pickups-pitchers/

Bruno Boys Fantasy Football: 2011 NFL Draft-1st Round Mock Draft-Version 2.0

Here is my updated 2011 NFL Draft Round 1 Mock, featured at Bruno Boys Fantasy Football. 

Link: http://brunoboys.net/entry/nfl-draft-2011-bruno-boys-brads-round-1-mock-v2.0-updated/

Fan Huddle.com-Seattle Mariners Pitcher Erik Bedard

This is my debut piece for Fan Huddle.com, and takes a look at the potential fantasy impact Seattle Mariners' starting pitcher Erik Bedard can have in 2011.

Link: http://fanhuddlefantasy.com/2011/04/fantasy-baseball-can-erik-bedard-re-capture-his-previous-form/

Sports Haze.com: Should The Minnesota Timberwolves Trade Ricky Rubio?

Here is my latest post for Sports Haze.com, taking a look at the possibility the Minnesota Timberwolves should consider trading Spanish point guard (#5 overall pick in 2009) Ricky Rubio now, when his value may never be higher.

Link: http://sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/ricky-rubio-should-the-minnesota-timberwolves-trade-him-now-2701

Dennis Rodman: NBA Hall of Famer?

Former NBA forward Dennis Rodman has been announced as part of the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2011 to be inducted in Springfield, Massachusetts in August.  Rodman himself let the proverbial cat out of the bag when he announced he was being invited to Houston, site of the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four and where the Hall of Fame announcement was made.

Rodman's brash personality, bizarre behavior and ever changing hair color later in his career likely overshadowed a fairly solid career.  During 14 NBA seasons, he was part of five NBA champions (two with the Detroit Pistons and three with the Chicago Bulls).  He was most noted for his rebounding prowess, leading the league in rebounds per game seven times (13.1 rebounds per game for his career) and total rebounds four times.

As part of the "Bad Boys" Detroit Pistons' squads of the late 1980's and early 1990's, Rodman won NBA Defensive Player of the Year twice and was elected to both of his career All-Star games.  For his career, he was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team seven times.  After leaving the Chicago Bulls, he would end his career with one year stints with the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks.

Some may question Rodman's Hall of Fame worthiness saying he was only a supporting player, and that assessment would be correct, but I am not one of the naysayers.  I think the fact he played a key role on teams that contained some of the greatest players of his era can not be overlooked.  He possibly could have looked to be more of a scorer (7.3 points per game for his career), but he had a role and did it well during his peak.

Those that say Rodman is not a quintessential Hall of Famer in part to his myriad of issues and headlines on and off the court are missing the point.  The Hall of Fames across the major sports have inducted players that would not have been deemed among the "good guys" in their sport.

One thing is for sure, Rodman's Hall of Fame induction speech is likely to be memorable. 

Stats courtesy of Basketball Reference.com
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