BallHype User Blog - The Zoner

East Carolina controls West Virginia from start to finish

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 00:52:50 +1900

Skip Holtz followed his biggest coaching victory at East Carolina with an even more impressive one. Jonathan Williams had two short touchdown runs, quarterback Patrick Pinkney was nearly perfect and the Pirates routed No. 8 West Virginia 24-3 for their third straight win over a ranked team.

The Zoner posted 48 minutes ago from sports.espn.go.com [link]

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Longoria feels fine after taking swings, activated from DL

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 00:50:26 +1900

Evan Longoria was activated off the 15-day disabled list Saturday after the Tampa Bay slugger said he felt "almost 100 percent" following 30 swings with a regular bat.

The Zoner posted 51 minutes ago from sports.espn.go.com [link]

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White Sox lose 100-RBI man Quentin for at least 2 weeks

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 19:35:04 +1900

American League home run leader Carlos Quentin has a broken wrist, and the Chicago White Sox left fielder will have surgery Monday that could sideline him for the rest of the season.

The Zoner posted 30 hours ago from sports.espn.go.com [link]

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Redskins Look Terrible

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 02:10:12 +1900

With a bit more than 5 minutes to play in the game and down 2 scores, the Redskins were taking their sweet time getting back to the huddle and calling plays. Why they were even huddling would be a great question for new leader Jim Zorn. Zorn. Zorn seemed oblivious to the clock.

The Zoner posted 48 hours ago from zonersports.com [link]

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McNabb or Derek Anderson?

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 20:33:48 +1900

Help a fellow ballhyper out. Who do I start--McNabb or Derek Anderson? Thanks!

The Zoner posted 2 days ago from ballhype.com [link]

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MRI confirms rotator cuff problems for Cubs' Zambrano

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 20:28:42 +1900

Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano has right rotator cuff tendinitis and inflammation, an MRI confirmed Thursday, a blow to Chicago's chances of winning the World Series for the first time in a century.

The Zoner posted 2 days ago from sportsillustrated.cnn.com [link]

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Grading last offseason's free agents

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 13:54:34 +1900

Jerry Crasnick grades last year's free agent signings.

The Zoner posted 2 days ago from sports.espn.go.com [link]

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Let The Chicago Freakout Begin In Earnest

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 13:16:11 +1900

You know what’s creeping into–or fully infesting–the minds of Cubs fans today. Here we go again. The Cubs lost their 4th straight on Tuesday, Carlos Zambrano left early because of his arm and Kerry Wood took the loss when Geoff Blum hit an extra-inning homer.

The Zoner posted 3 days ago from zonersports.com [link]

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Cubs Lose Again; Zambrano Leaves Early

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 12:47:55 +1900

The Cubs' problems have gone from bad to worse as Carlos Zambrano's arm has gone from "tired" to iffy. Zambrano left Tuesday night's 9-7, 11-inning loss to Houston after five innings and 86 pitches and "told pitching coach [Larry Rothschild] he wasn't feeling good," according to Lou Piniella.

The Zoner posted 3 days ago from chicagosports.chicagotribune.com [link]

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Mike North eating up return on Internet

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 12:37:43 +1900

Ex-Score host teaming with restaurateur Rich Melman on Web radio show on Wildfire's site.

The Zoner posted 3 days ago from www.chicagotribune.com [link]

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Zoner's Fall TV Preview!

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 13:00:42 +1900

It's a special look at made-up shows, none of which are coming your way this fall! Featuring: Dick Vitale, Jeff Hostetler, Gary Sheffield, Brad Daugherty and many more!!

The Zoner posted 4 days ago from zonersports.com [link]

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Georgia DT Owens to undergo season-ending surgery for torn ACL

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:31:53 +1900

Top-ranked Georgia has suffered another blow up front. Coach Mark Richt confirmed Sunday that defensive tackle Jeff Owens would undergo season-ending surgery on Sept. 9 after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the Bulldogs' season-opening 45-21 win over Georgia ...

The Zoner posted 6 days ago from sports.espn.go.com [link]

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Thome ties Mantle on all-time HR list

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:30:28 +1900

Jim Thome knew how much the Chicago White Sox needed a win. He helped them get one with a memorable homer. Thome hit a two-run shot in the first inning to match Mickey Mantle for 14th place with 536 career homers, and Chicago beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Sunday to end a three-game losing ...

The Zoner posted 6 days ago from sports.espn.go.com [link]

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Fred Taylor Not Arrested

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:15:07 +1900

Instead of an arrest, it appears Jags RB Fred Taylor was basically ticketed for disorderly conduct Saturday outside a Miami Beach nightclub, based on discussions with Taylor, Miami Beach police and his attorney, Adam Swickle.

The Zoner posted 6 days ago from news.jacksonville.com [link]

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Year later -- after Michigan -- App State still glowing with pride

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:56:41 +1900

Jerry Moore looks like he hasn't slept in a week, which kind of overrates the benefits of sleep. At times the Appalachian State coach looks like he hasn't blinked since Sept. 1.

The Zoner posted 8 days ago from www.sportsline.com [link]

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Ready to rumble? Bears 'D' doesn't seem close

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:04:09 +1900

Ready or not, that season starts in nine days against the Indianapolis Colts. And the Bears defense appears anything but ready after getting rocked in Cleveland.

The Zoner posted 8 days ago from chicagosports.chicagotribune.com [link]

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Bears/Browns Notes

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:01:44 +1900

Can anyone explain to me why Kyle Orton didn’t play more than 2 series? It’s not as if he couldn’t use the work. Do we really need to see Rex Grossman? I’m pretty certain we know what he can do. Plus the Bears have a slew of new receivers: Lloyd, Booker, Kellen Davis and Bennett.

The Zoner posted 8 days ago from zonersports.com [link]

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Sakic signs one-year deal to return to Avalanche for 20th season

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:55:44 +1900

Patience paid off for the Colorado Avalanche, who signed Joe Sakic to a one-year, $6 million contract on Wednesday after he decided to play a 20th season in the NHL rather than call it a career.

The Zoner posted 9 days ago from www.sportsline.com [link]

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Agent says Saturday likely to miss at least six weeks

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:52:29 +1900

The agent for Jeff Saturday said the Indianapolis Colts center will likely miss the first six weeks of the season and possibly more if he has surgery on ligament damage in his right knee, The Indianapolis Star reported.

The Zoner posted 9 days ago from sports.espn.go.com [link]

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Is Berrian A Top-10 WR?

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:50:43 +1900

I had no idea that Berrian’s massive contract from the Vikings “made him the 10th-highest-paid wide receiver” in the league. Do you think he’ll be the 10th best receiver in the league?

The Zoner posted 9 days ago from zonersports.com [link]

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