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

Here is the latest edition of my fantasy baseball "Pitcher Pickups", featured at Fan Huddle.com

Link To Article: http://fanhuddlefantasy.com/2011/06/mlb-waiver-wire-pickups-pickups-63011/

Terrell Owens: Surefire Hall of Famer?

With the news late Sunday night that wide receiver Terrell Owens has surgery to repair a torn ACL in one of his knees sometime in the past month, it reasonable to think the 37 year-old free agent's career could be over.  It has been speculated he suffered the injury during a private workout or on set of the VH1 reality show "Single Girls", but that's really beside the point and he will be out six months regardless. 

It is worth noting Owens missed the final two games of the 2010 season, with the Cincinnati Bengals, due to a torn meniscus in his left knee. 

For clarity purposes I will put aside all of the controversy that has surrounded Owens during his career, from calling out teammates to doing sit-ups in his driveway to signing a football with a Sharpie after scoring a touchdown.  But all of those distractions do not mean anything in terms of answering this question:

Is Terrell Owens a Hall of Famer?

In 15 NFL seasons with five teams, Owens has accumulated 1,078 receptions (fifth all-time), 15,934 receiving yards (second all-time) and 153 touchdowns (second all-time).  He has led the league in touchdown catches three times (2001, 2002, 2006), and would almost certainly have topped 1,000 yards for the 10th time in his career and had double digit touchdowns for the ninth time if not for missing the final two games last season and he has 72 receptions for 983 yards along with nine touchdowns for the Bengals.

Some may call Owens a "stat collector" that has benefited from playing in a pass-happy era and as part of some pass-happy offenses with the 49ers and Eagles in particular.  Those that want to find on-field evidence of his ineptitude and lack of Hall of Fame qualifications will site his propensity to drop passes.

Owens is well known for keeping himself in top physical condition, so if anyone can rehab and make it back from this type of injury he probably can even at an advanced age.  He has proven he can be productive into his 30's, so a team that has a need at wide receiver down the stretch of the 2011 season could probably do worse than to consider signing Owens. 

Whether his career is over or not, Terrell Owens is certainly a Hall of Famer.  Voters will certainly look at his personality and ego and not vote for him, but the numbers he has put up place him among the best pass catchers of his or any era.  He will likely go down as one of the most dangerous receivers after the catch in league history.

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

Here is my latest post at Fan Huddle.com, this week's edition of my fantasy baseball "Pitcher Pickups" for the site.

Link To  Article: http://fanhuddlefantasy.com/2011/06/mlb-pitcher-pickups-62311/

Sports Haze.com: Minnesota Timberwolves Head Coaching Candidate-Lorenzo Romar

With the recent report the Minnesota Timberwolves will be firing head coach Kurt Rambis soon, my latest post at Sports Haze.com taking a look at University of Washington head coach Lorenzo Romar as a possible candidate.

Link: http://www.sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/minnesota-timberwolves-coaching-candidate-lorenzo-romar-4302

2011 NBA Draft Prospect Profile-Tennessee Forward Tobias Harris

2011 NBA Draft Prospect Profile-Tennessee SF Tobias Harris



Vital Stats


Height: 6’8”
Weight: 228 lbs.


Class: Freshman


Birthdate: 7/15/92



Tobias Harris was highly recruited coming out of high school, and was solid in his only season at Tennessee, averaging 15.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. He was at his best late in the season, averaging 21.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game in five March games with three 20-plus point games in that span. In the Volunteers’ embarrassing loss to Michigan in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Harris had 19 points and five rebounds. That loss ultimately led to the exit of coach Bruce Pearl, and Harris opted to enter the NBA Draft despite a budding relationship with new head coach Cuonzo Martin.

Harris is considered a versatile “jack of all trades” that may be able to play both forward spots, but lacks certain things that may hinder him at either spot. His lack of size makes him ill-suited to play power forward at the next level right now, while a lack of foot speed and athleticism may prevent him from being effective as a small forward on both ends of the floor. He will almost certainly need improve his outside shooting (30.3 percent on three-pointers last season) to be successful offensively as a small forward if that is his ultimate position.

Despite his shortcomings Harris was consistent as a freshman, scoring in double digits in all but three games. He also seems to have a high basketball IQ and is considered a gym rat that will work on the areas of his game he needs to improve. It’s also possible he will fill out physically, as he will not even turn 19 until July, and be able to better hold up as a power forward in the NBA somewhere down the road.

Harris is widely projected to be a first round pick, and a recent mock at Draft Express.com has him projected as the 20th overall pick in to the Timberwolves. The team currently has a cluster of players that play his position, so an immediate fit is not obvious, but a trade or two could open up a spot for him leading up to draft day. A lot also depends on what Minnesota does with the #2 overall pick, as to include trading the pick, and what their perceived roster needs are later in the first round.

Sports Haze.com: 2011 NBA Draft Prospect Profile-Tennessee F Tobias Harris

I have to admit I'm not happy with what the editing process did to it, but here is my latest post at Sports Haze.com, the latest in my series of 2011 NBA Draft prospect profiles featuring Tennessee forward Tobias Harris.

Link: http://sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/2011-nba-draft-prospect-profile-tennessee-sf-tobias-harris-4217

Sports Haze.com: Minnesota Timberwolves Trade Rumor: Jonny Flynn To The New York Knicks?

My latest post at Sports Haze.com, taking a look at the recent report of trade talks between the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks regarding Timberwolves' point guard Jonny Flynn.

Link: http://sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/nba-trade-rumor-minnesota-timberwolves-jonny-flynn-to-the-knicks-4204

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

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

Link: http://www.fantasydaddy.com/baseball/411-fantasy-baseball-qbuy-and-sellq-pitchers.html

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

Here is this week's edition of my fantasy baseball "Pitcher Pickups" at Fan Huddle.com

Link: http://fanhuddlefantasy.com/2011/06/mlb-pitcher-pickups-week-11/

Sports Haze.com: Paul Gasol Reuniting With Ricky Rubio In Minnesota?

Here is my latest post at Sports Haze.com, taking a look at the Minnesota Timberwolves possible interest in Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol.

Link: http://www.sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/nba-trade-rumor-pau-gasol-to-the-timberwolves-4162

Sports Haze.com: Ricky Rubio-Signed, Sealed and Delivered?

Here is my latest post at Sports Haze.com, taking a look at the pending arrival of Ricky Rubio for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Link To Article: http://www.sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/ricky-rubio-finally-headed-to-the-twin-cities-4122

Sports Haze.com: 2011 NBA Draft Prospect Profile-Forward/Center Donatas Motiejunas

Here is the latest in my series of 2011 NBA Draft prospect profiles at Sports Haze.com, featuring Lithuanian seven-footer Donatas Motiejunas.

Link To Article: http://www.sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/2011-nba-draft-prospect-profile-forwardcenter-donatas-motiejunas-4088

Sports Haze.com: 2011 NBA Draft Prospect Profile-Forward/Center Bismack Biyombo

My latest post featured at Sports Haze.com, another in my series of 2011 NBA Draft prospect profiles featuring Bismack Biyombo, one of the top international prospects available in this year's class.

Link To Article: http://sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/2011-nba-draft-prospect-profile-fc-bismack-biyombo-4030

612 Sports.Net-Fantasy Football: Can Plaxico Burress Be Useful In 2011?

This is my latest post featured at 612 Sports, taking a look at some potential free agent destinations, and potential fantasy impact, of the recently released from prison Plaxico Burress.

Link To Article: http://www.612sports.net/pros/vikings/vikings-latest-news/339-fantasy-football-can-plaxico-burress-be-useful-in-2011

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

Here is the latest edition of my fantasy baseball "Pitcher Pickups" waiver wire article featured at Fan Huddle.com. 

Link To Article: http://fanhuddlefantasy.com/2011/06/mlb-pitcher-pickups-week-10/

Sports Haze.com: 2011 NBA Draft Prospect Profile-Texas F Jordan Hamilton

Here is the most recent in my series of 2011 NBA Draft prospect profiles at Sports Haze.com.  Texas forward Jordan Hamilton is featured.

Link: http://sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/2011-nba-draft-prospect-profile-texas-sf-jordan-hamilton-3952

Fan Huddle.com-Fantasy Baseball: Most Disappointing Pitchers

This is my latest post for Fan Huddle.com, taking a look at a few pitchers who have disappointed fantasy baseball owners to this point in the season.

Link: http://fanhuddlefantasy.com/2011/06/mlb-fantasy-the-most-disappointing-pitchers-of-2011/

Sports Haze.com: 2011 NBA Draft Prospect Profile-Washington State G Klay Thompson

Here is the lates in my series of 2011 NBA Draft prospect profiles featured at Sports Haze.com.  Washington State guard Klay Thompson, son of 1978 # 1 overall pick Mychal Thompson, is featured.

Link: http://sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/2011-nba-draft-prospect-profile-washington-state-g-klay-thompson-3930

Sports Haze.com: 2011 NBA Draft Prospect Profile-Providence G Marshon Brooks

Here is the latest in my series of 2011 NBA Draft prospect profiles on Sports Haze.com. This time Providence shooting guard Marshon Brooks is the featured player.

Link To Article: http://sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/2011-nba-draft-prospect-profile-providence-g-marshon-brooks-3889

Sports Haze.com: 2011 NBA Draft Prospect Profile-UCLA F Tyler Honeycutt

This is my latest post for Sports Haze.com, another in my series of 2011 NBA Draft prospect profiles featuring UCLA forward Tyler Honeycutt.

Link To Article: http://sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/nba-draft-2011-ucla-f-tyler-honeycutt-3854

Sports Haze.com: Could Steve Nash Be Headed To Minnesota?

Here is another post featured today at Sports Haze.com, taking a look at the possibility of the Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves making a deal involving point guard Steve Nash and the #2 overall pick in the NBA Draft later this month. How might Nash fit in with the Timberwolves?

Link: http://sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/nba-draft-2011-will-the-minnesota-timberwolves-trade-the-2-pick-3830

Sports Haze.com: 2011 NBA Draft Prospect Profile-Morehead State F Kenneth Faried

Here is one of my most recent posts at Sports Haze.com, another in my series of 2011 NBA Draft prospect profiles featuring Morehead State forward Kenneth Faried.

Link: http://sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/2011-nba-draft-prospect-profile-morehead-state-f-kenneth-faried-3826

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/408-fantasy-baseball-buy-and-sell-pitchers.html

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

Here is the latest edition of my fantasy baseball waiver wire "Pitcher Pickups", featured at Fan Huddle.com

Link: http://fanhuddlefantasy.com/2011/06/mlb-pitcher-pickups-week-9/

Sports Haze.com: The Minnesota Timberwolves Sign Ricky Rubio

Here is my latest post at Sports Haze.com, taking a look at the recent news the Minnesota Timberwolves have secured the services of Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio, the #5 overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.

Link: http://sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/ricky-rubio-the-answer-to-the-minnesota-timberwolves-point-guard-woes-3788

Sports Haze.com: 2011 NBA Draft Prospect Profile-Florida State F Chris Singleton

Here is my latest post at Sports Haze.com, the latest in my series of 2011 NBA Draft prospect profiles featuring Florida State forward Chris Singleton.

Link: http://sportshaze.com/minneapolis/minnesota-timberwolves/2011-nba-draft-prospect-profile-florida-state-f-chris-singleton-3773