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ABC Gets Creative, Has Eric Cartman Intro The Buffs Starting Lineups
Published 11/23/2007 by Awful Announcing- at Awful Announcing
This caught me completely off guard, but I present to you Eric Cartman introducing the Colorado Buffs starting lineups.... Bolder Has A Looooooot Of Hippies.....hilarious.

Eric Cartman Introduces the Colorado Buffaloes Defense
Published 11/23/2007 at FanIQ Blog
Thanks to AA for getting this up quickly. Before Colorado and Nebraska began putting on an exhibition of how NOT to play defense, Eric Cartman produced the day's highlight. "He's sure to win the Butkus Award, because he's the biggest butt-kisser I know." ...

Eric Cartman Introduces the CU Buffs
Published 11/24/2007 by Larry Brown at Larry Brown Sports
This is actually something that has irked me lately. I can’t stand some of the introductions they give on TV. Why should Jonathan Papelbon introduce the BC players? Does he even know any of them? Has he ever watched any of their games? If the introducer has to look off camera and read off a teleprompter to find the player’s names, then he probably shouldn’t be introducing them. But when ABC gets creative and has Eric Cartman introduce Colorado’s players, then we’re getting somewhere. Witness: Thanks to commenter Nick, via Awful Announcing and ...

Hey, we got some FUNNY Alumni
Published 11/24/2007 at Buffs.tv - Colorado Buffalo Football
That was good... This one was better. Damn hippies.

Dennis Franchione Resigns From Texas A&M
Published 11/24/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
While there were no Big 12 titles or bowl victories in Franchione's five seasons, his tenure ended on a high note, a 38-30 victory over 11th-ranked Texas that gave the Aggies consecutive victories over their hated rivals. "This team has been special all year to me," Franchione said. "And I thought they played a wonderful game." Then, Franchione announced he was resigning. He accepted a buyout from the school. "I've always said that coaches exist for only one reason — the players," he said. "We want them to know that we love them, feel blessed for our time together, and will miss them." The victory over Texas was too late to save Franchione, coming after four losses the ...

SEC Football Link Dump, Nov. 23rd Edition
Published 11/24/2007 by Ethanator1088 at SEC Football Blogger
A list of great blogs about SEC Football and links to great posts. A Sea of Blue- Great Kentucky Blog - This is a link to a comprehensive look at the Kentucky, Tennessee game http://www .aseaofblue.com/story/2007/11/23/23406/832  A new picture of the SEC football coaches ” southpark Style ” is on Epic Carnival, that is a big time Sports blog. The article talks about the parity in the SEC. Here is the link and the pic http://www.epiccarnival.com/2007/11/beer-tent-is-there-really-parity-in-sec.html  Here is another Football/ Southpark connection. “We Are The Postmen” is the name of the blog and this is a video of Cartman introducing the Colorado ...

Nebraska Fires Callahan, College Football Carousel Begins!
Published 11/24/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The day after Texas A&M coach Dennis Franchione resigned, Interim Nebraska Athletic Director Tom Osborne has announced the firing of head football coach Bill Callahan. At a 10:30am EST news conference, the former head football coach legend, Osborne announced the decision to Cornhusker Nation. You could almost hear a collective cheer come from Nebraska. This along with the Franchione resignation rings extremely loud because of the success of Big 12 teams Kansas and Missouri. When a school with a long tradition like Nebraska has a tough season it only seems worse to fans when schools like Kansas with little football tradition have the success they have seen. Up next on ...

Syracuse Orange Bounce Back, Beat Washington
Published 11/24/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The #21 Ranked Syracuse Orange bounced back from their upset loss to Ohio State to beat Washington 91-85 in the consolation game of the NIT Pre-Season Tip Off. This is a big win for such a young team to go back into Madison Square Garden and come out with a win. Fans may look back at this game and count this as a very important win, from a confidence standpoint and even when the NCAA Selection Committee choses teams in March. Donte Greene had 25 points and 7 rebounds while Jonny Flynn added 16 points and had only 2 turnovers. Washington was hurt by their 21 turnovers in the game.

College Football Preview November 24th
Published 11/24/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
With LSU, Arizona State, and Texas losing already, today's college football games become even larger, and especially the Kansas vs. Missouri game in Kansas City. Never in the 116 game history has this game been bigger to people outside of Big 12 country. I am interested in this game simply because these are two great teams without the storied history of other great college football programs. I also like the fat man, Kansas Head Coach Mark Mangino. Where else can such a large man be considered a genius and get treated like a savior. I gotta go with the big man. Kansas Wins... 43-37. Another big game in the BCS picture is Connecticut visiting West Virginia. I like the ...

Frank Caliendo on Mike and Mike in the Morning
Published 11/24/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Just wanted to share with my readers Frank Caliendo's appearance on Mike and Mike in the Morning on ESPN Radio. Funny stuff, enjoy.

MISSOURI BEATS KANSAS, NEW BCS RANKINGS SUNDAY NIGHT
Published 11/25/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
No. 4 Missouri beat No. 2 Kansas in a classic Border War game at Arrowhead Stadium 36-28. Missouri took control early and never let up thanks to the play of Missouri QB and Heisman candidate Chase Daniels. "Hopefully, we're No. 1 in the nation," said Daniel, the junior quarterback who threw for 361 yards and three touchdowns. "But all that stuff doesn't matter. We've got a tough game going down to San Antonio against a great Oklahoma team." That game against Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship game is just another in this season of big games. With a win, Missou is virtually guaranteed to earn a spot in the BCS Title game. The big question is what spot are they going to ...

NFL Week 12 Preview and Predictions!
Published 11/25/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
With a slate of NFL games already being played on Thanksgiving, the game selection this weekend aren't the greatest. I like every home team except Cincinnati to win, which is uncommon for my picks. I think the greatest thing about this weekends games are the circus acts of the Patriots and the Dolphins. Will the Patriots go undefeated? Will the Dolphins go winless? I think both will stay on course, and as a Steelers fan, I hope the Dolphins stay on course. This is a weekend to be on the look out for great performances. Look for great rushing performances, passing performances and maybe even single game records to fall. * - Who Mud Free Sports Picks to win ...

Referee Tells Fans Player is "Giving Him The Business"
Published 11/25/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
This is a video of ACC Referee Ron Cherry describing a penalty in the game between NC STATE and MARYLAND. Reminds me of a call against Mark Gastineau where the Ref. said the same thing. The call was actually against Marty Lyons and the video is below. Great call. Thanks goes out to Mr. Irrelevant more the lead. Check out his page sometime. Click Here.... Mr. Irrelevant. ...

Coaches Rank West Virginia #1, BCS Rankings Come Out Sunday Night!
Published 11/25/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The USA TODAY Coaches Poll was released earlier today and they have West Virginia #1, Missouri 2nd, Ohio State 3rd, Georgia 4th, and Kansas and Va. Tech ranked 5th. This is only one part of the BCS puzzle so it will be interesting to see if this is how the rankings shake out. Ohio State could move into the BCS Title game, God Forbid! Look for Va. Tech to move up with a win in the ACC Championship Game. The matchup is still far from being settled. Nov. 25, 2007 Rank Team (first-place votes) Record Points Last week 1. West Virginia ...

NOVEMBER 25, 2007 BCS POLL RANKINGS RELEASED
Published 11/25/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
HERE ARE THE TOP 25 teams in the BCS Rankings Poll for November 25, 2007. Missouri jumps to the #1 spot with their impressive win over previous #2 Kansas. And West Va. moves up to #2 with their win over Connecticut. Both teams will play in the BCS Championship Game if they come out winners this week. If they both lose, heaven help us!! BCS Standings Rk Team W-L Harris Coaches CPU % BCS Rk Points % Rk Points % Prev Avg 1 Missouri ...

NFL MID DAY WRAP UP NOVEMBER 25th
Published 11/25/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Gus Frerotte fumbled a snap on fourth down and goal...and the Rams lose again! Marc Bulger was knocked out of the game earlier with a concussion, so Frerotte came in and led the team, but was unable to punch in the final score for the win. In other games, Cincinnati came to play and beat Tennessee, and Minnesota beat up on Eli Manning and the NY Giants. And if you are watching the Bears game, how about Devon Hester and his touchdown return? Kick it out of bounds already! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 New Orleans 31 at Carolina 6 1 p.m. Tennessee 6 at Cincinnati 35 1 p.m. Houston 17 at Cleveland 27 1 p.m. Buffalo 14 at Jacksonville 36 1 p.m. Oakland 20 at Kansas City 17 1 ...

The Post Mortem
Published 11/26/2007 by NFL Adam at The Hater Nation
There are some people who prefer the NFL’s overtime rules to college's rules. Just like there are people who prefer seeded grapes. And in either case, you just don’t want to know those people. Mike Shanahan is probably not in favor of the NFL's current setup, and who can blame him? The Broncos have lost two overtime games this season and have not had an offensive possession in either game. And this doesn’t seem goofy to anybody. You could argue that the onus is on the defense to make a stand. Maybe you think the college rules turn overtime into an extended version of the Arena League. Or you may fancy that the college overtime ...

Monday Night Steelers vs. Dolphins
Published 11/27/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Monday Night is upon us and time for a matchup between the Miami Dolphins at the Pittsburgh Steelers. This is interesting due to a few different factors, like Ricky Williams first game back, bad weather, and the Steelers loss to the NY Jets last week. I hope Williams can come back fully to his pre-drug suspension form. I see the Steelers winning this game easily, yeah...I know...big shocker. Steelers prove that, at least for this week, they are real. Steelers win 41-7.

USA TODAY/ESPN TOP 25 November 26
Published 11/27/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
This week's USA TODAY/ESPN Coaches Poll is out for November 26, 2007 and UCLA was able to break the tie and stay at #1 while North Carolina moved down to #2. We have 4 newcomers to the dance...Wisconsin, BYU, USC, and Xavier all moved into the top 25 while Kansas State, Syracuse, Florida, and Davidson all dropped out. Look out for Syracuse...they start their creampuff schedule and the intra-state games that should boost their record. I am a 'Cuse fan, and hey, at least they have played a tougher early season schedule than last year. Look for this young team to grow and get better game to game leading into the Big East schedule. Go Orange. Dropped out: No. 20 Kansas ...

Steelers Beat Dolphins in Mud and Slop!
Published 11/27/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins in a sloppy, nasty, low scoring 3-0 Monday Night Football Game, the lowest scoring game in MNF history. Ricky Williams made his return to the NFL after a drug suspension left in the first half after fumbling away the ball and suffering a shoulder injury during the play. Jeff Reed kicked a 24 yard field goal in the final minute for the winning score. Neither team could much going offensively due to a new sod field that was laid Saturday and Sunday over top the old field. The new sod had to be put down because of multiple games that were played at Heinz Field over the weekend. The game started late due to lightning strikes ...

Inventor of Gatorade, Dr. Robert Cade, Dies
Published 11/27/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The inventor of Gatorade, Dr. Robert Cade, passed away today at the age of 80. Yes, the Gatorade commercials are true, he was a University of Florida Professor when he and other scientists invented the flavored sport drink that many of us grew up with. Dr. Jim Free, who worked under Cade in the creation of Gatorade, said Tuesday that Cade was first and foremost a kind man who made it his mission to spread knowledge. "His contributions were so multiple that it's just hard to cover them," Free said. "His main contribution is that he was a very nice, decent, generous person, and that he was dedicated to education. He was a real educator, a real researcher and a real ...

Redskins Safety Sean Taylor Dies From Gunshot Wound
Published 11/27/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The disturbing news of Sean Taylor being shot was heard for the first time over the radio on Monday for this writer, and the shock hasn't worn off. Then the "Breaking News" alert at the bottom of the Mike and Mike Radio Show on ESPN2 confirmed my worst fear, that Sean Taylor died. I can't say that I was a big fan or watched him intently during games, but I knew his name and knew that he was a Pro-Bowl player. It brought me back to a day my senior year of football at Norwich High School, when my Head Football Coach John Pluta sat all of the players down and began to speak about how precious our moments on earth are. He then told us of how a player from a school in our ...

NFL WEEK 13 Power Rankings!
Published 11/28/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Week 13 is upon us and this should be a real week of separation among the top 10 teams in the NFL. The two big matchups are the Colts vs. Jaguars and the Packers vs. the Cowboys and they should each help shape the playoff picture in the AFC and NFC, respectively. Here is Mud Free Sports view of the Top 10 NFL Power Rankings. WEEK 13 NFL POWER RANKINGS 10. NY Giants - WOW...they suck! Not really...just hoping my Giant fans that are buddies read this. Lots of talk in NY on WFAN about whether Eli is the one to blame completely or if the coaches need to take blame for plays getting in late. I think they have some soul searching to do and changes to make in order to ...

Pro Football Hall of Fame Announces Semi-Finalists
Published 11/28/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the Semi-Finalists for the 2008 class of modern-era inductees for enshrinement in Canton, Ohio. Included are WR Cris Carter and DB Darrell Green, the only first-year eligible players selected for the Hall. LB Rickey Jackson and DT Cortez Kennedy make the list for the first time, although they were eligible prior to this year. Other greats included again are OL Russ Grimm and Gary Zimmerman, WR Art Monk, and Special Teams/WR Steve Tasker. Non-players include former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue and Former Giants GM George Young. This list will be trimmed to 15, announced in mid-January and the finalists voted on and announced on ...

JIMMY VALVANO (JIMMY V) SPEECH AT 1993 ESPY's
Published 11/29/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
This week at ESPN is Jimmy V week and it brings to mind Jim Valvano's great ESPY speech from 1993 where he said "Don't Give Up, Don't Ever Give Up". Look...listen to the speech...let it motivate you to live everyday to the fullest, and if so moved you can visit Jimmy's V Foundation for Cancer Research and give a donation. Click here.... Jimmy V Foundation ...

25 Year Anniversary of THE PLAY Cal vs. Stanford
Published 11/29/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
When Cal and Stanford meet this Saturday it will be the 25th meeting since "The Play" when Cal came back to win 25-20 with laterals, miracles, and a band. Watch the video above, has a great 3-D animation to it that gives a different perspective on a classic play. The Play occurred November 2o, 1982 during the "Big Game" and went on to stardom as every news outlet carried video of it and water coolers were surrounded with talk about it that next week. The great play ended when the Stanford band stormed the end zone, assuming the game was won and over and as the play continued Kevin Moen took the last pitch and ran into the end zone where he ran into lead trombone player ...

THURSDAY NIGHT MATCHUP: PACKERS VS. COWBOYS
Published 11/29/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Thursday Night brings us the game of the year part 3, as the Green Bay Packers visit the Dallas Cowboys for NFC supremacy. Both the Packers and the Cowboys have played at high levels this season, but look to take control in the race for home field advantage throughout the NFC Playoffs. This will be a great battle that too few people will be able to watch. With the second week of games on the NFL Network, their is a growing outcry of fans against both the NFL and Cable Companies that haven't struck a deal with them yet. This will prevent nearly 75% of the country from watching this slug fest. I have been saying from early on that the Packers are for real, and the battle ...

SYRACUSE KEEPS FOOTBALL COACH GREG ROBINSON
Published 11/30/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
In a move that upset many and surprised few, Syracuse University Athletic Director announced they will retain Head Football Coach Greg Robinson. This is tough, one part of me likes Greg Robinson as a recruiter, as a game planner, and he is quite positive...Ok...sorry...he sucks as a game planner and positive? my college coach told a player that he didn't care if the player hit another in the back and pissed blood for a week, at least he would learn! No positive talk there! My PROBLEMS with Greg Robinson are these: First, not a motivator. In the end of the Pitt game, Syracuse had a chance to come back and he was jumping around and cheering and NOBODY was jumping around ...

College Football Preview for December 1, 2007
Published 11/30/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The ACC Championship, SEC Championship, Big 12 Championship, ARMY/NAVY Game, and the Backyard Brawl highlight a day of matchups that will define how the BCS and other Bowl Games shape up for the College Football Season. In the ACC Championship, VA TECH takes on Boston College. BC was once #2 in the country and then lost at Va Tech. I like history to repeat itself and Va Tech to win 31-24. In the SEC Championship...yawn...if only Georgia was here! Tennessee takes on a bitter LSU that may be losing its coach. I like Les Miles to lead his team to victory in his final game at LSU, 42-38. In the Big 12, what a great rematch! Missouri is hot, I like Oklahoma to let MISSOU ...

DAREDEVIL EVEL KNIEVEL DIES!
Published 11/30/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Evel Knievel, legendary daredevil, died Friday at the age of 69. Best known for his attempt to cross the Snake River Canyon on his rocket-powered "Sky-Cycle", he lived as a legend despite failing health from Diabetes and Hepatitis C. Early this week, he settled his lawsuit with Rapper Kanye West over West's use of his likeness in the "Touch the Sky" video. Evel will live on in the memories of many that grew up glued to their television sets watching his larger than life attempts at greatness. Evel, rest in peace, you are a legend and you obtained greatness. Below is the video of his attempt at crossing Snake River Canyon.

Video of Tony La Russa's DUI Arrest
Published 12/1/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Video has surfaced of St. Louis Cardinal's Manager, Tony La Russa being arrested for DUI on March 22, 2007 in Jupiter, Florida. He has a little bit of a trouble with his alphabet...."T, U, V, V, Z, T, U, V, X, Y, X, Z". Just missed it! He was so close, yet so far away. Just remember, don't drink and drive kids.

LES MILES TO COACH MICHIGAN
Published 12/1/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
According to published reports, barring any unforeseen circumstances, current LSU head football coach Les Miles will take over at Michigan, his alma mater and former employer. Miles played and worked under the legendary Bo Schembechler who passed away just over a year ago. Miles would be taking over for Lloyd Carr who resigned a couple of weeks ago after their loss to Ohio State. Miles and his LSU team takes on Tennessee in the SEC Championship Game on Saturday, but will most likely leave for Ann Arbor immediately, rather than coach in any Bowl Game. There are also reports that interim coach of Georgia Tech Jon Tenuta would join the staff at Michigan as Defensive ...

NEW POLL: Which Heisman Candidate Will Have the Best NFL Career?
Published 12/1/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Mud Free Sports has posted a New Poll located on the Sidebar that we need your help with. Which Heisman Candidate Will Have the Best NFL Career? Don't just vote, let us know who and why you think it...post it right here on this article...let's get a great debate going...I will start it off...Pat White is my answer. The NFL is going to start using the spread offense more and more, and his ability to run it will be key for an NFL team to go forward with this innovation. True he is small, but has performed at a high level his whole career. PAT WHITE gets my vote! What? Don't agree...Bring it!! Let's hear your vote!

Les Miles, LSU or Michigan?! "Should I Stay or Should I Go?"
Published 12/1/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Mud Free Sports reported earlier that according to news reports, Les Miles had agreed to be the next coach at Michigan. Instead, Les Miles has said he is staying at LSU and has agreed to a new contract with LSU. According to LSU Athletic Director Skip Berman, the deal was done before ESPN reported it Saturday. “Friday it was finished,” Bertman said in a phone interview this afternoon. “He met with the chancellor and finished this one Friday. We still don't have the papers and the agreement. Everybody's happy, we're especially happy. He never wanted to go to Michigan. He was called by the chancellor of the university who said, 'Les, please don't go.'.” So, is this Nick ...

NFL PREVIEW: DECEMBER 2nd, WEEK 13
Published 12/2/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Week 13 of the NFL Season has already hit us with a great game on Thursday when the Cowboys beat the Packers to take the outright lead in the NFC. Now we have a full slate of Sunday games and New England at Baltimore in the Monday Night Game. Here is a preview of a few games I am taking a look at this week. First, the game to decide the first pick in the NFL Draft is between the NY Jets and Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins have a 2 game lead right now, but could cut that lead in half with their first victory. I like the Dolphins to get have the snide and get their first "W" of the year. Dolphins win 17-13. The big game of the day is the Jaguars visiting the Colts. This is ...

BCS Polls, Bowls, Selection Show, Hawaii, and Much More!
Published 12/2/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The BCS is in a state of disorder this morning after the loss of the number 1 and 2 teams, Missouri and West Virginia and every other team seems to be deserving at least a shot, except maybe the only major undefeated team, Hawaii who came back to beat Washington last night 35-28. The BCS Selection show at 8pm on Fox will only add fuel to the fire of the BCS Championship debate, who's #1, should there be a playoff system, what about teams like Hawaii, should we not start polls until November...blah blah blah blah blah! The same old arguments year after year, the only difference this year is that there are SO many teams with 2 losses that can make a case. I personally ...

BCS TITLE GAME SET: Ohio State vs. LSU
Published 12/3/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The BCS Rankings were released for November and the BCS Championship Game is set with Ohio State vs. LSU to be played January 7, 2008 in New Orleans, La. The other Bowl Games are listed below, the big loser in all this is Missouri who was #1 on Saturday and out of BCS Bowls on Sunday. There will be a lot of debate on whether Ohio State belongs with their soft schedule. The rest of the Bowl Games look like big winners. I am guessing that LSU will start out as a 7 point favorite. What do you think? Does Ohio State belong? Which game are you really looking forward to? BCS Champioship: Ohio State vs. LSU Sugar Bowl: Hawaii vs. Georgia Rose Bowl: USC vs. Illinois Orange ...

NFL SUNDAY WRAP UP: MONDAY NIGHT PREVIEW PATRIOTS VS. RAVENS
Published 12/3/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
From the emotions of a fallen teammate in Washington, to the comeback of a young quarterback in Chicago, to the record breaking performance of a Steeler, this was your week 13 in the NFL. It was a sad day in Washington, D.C., as the Redskins and their fans mourned the passing of Sean Taylor in a loss to the Bills. The #21 was on helmets of every NFL Player and was on present throughout the Redskins game. In Chicago, the NY Giants and Eli Manning came back for a win against the Bears. This was an important win in many ways for the Giants, and especially for Manning. In the Sunday Night Game, the Steelers held off the Bengals, who came out firing on all cylinders their ...

College Football Bowl Schedule
Published 12/3/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Here is the complete Bowl schedule for the 2007-2008 NCAA College Football Season. Everything kicks off December 20th between Utah vs. Navy and ends January 7, 2008 with LSU and Ohio State facing off in the Allstate BCS Championship Game. 32 games in 18 days. That is football heaven and with the great games already played, it should be a great Bowl Season as well. 2007-08 College Football Bowl Schedule Bowl Game Date/Time Site Matchup Network San Diego Co. Credit Union Poinsettia Dec. 20 9 p.m. San Diego, Calif. Utah vs. Navy ESPN R&L Carriers New Orleans Dec. 21 8 p.m. New Orleans, La. Florida Atlantic vs. Memphis ESPN2 PapaJohn's.com Dec. 22 1 p.m. Birmingham, ...

SEAN TAYLOR'S FUNERAL AND TRIBUTE VIDEO
Published 12/3/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Sean Taylor is being remembered and laid to rest today at his funeral in Miami. Sean Taylor's funeral is being broadcast on ESPNNEWS and is a sad reminder of how much these gladiators called Professional Football Players are full of emotions. LaVar Arrington spoke and began to break down as he spoke of how he loved Sean Taylor and the rest of his teammates. RIP Sean Taylor. RIP.

The Patriots Escape Baltimore With a Win!
Published 12/4/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The Patriots moved to 12-0 with a 27-24 win and early lost on a last second hail mary pass caught at the 2 yard line. Baltimore played the Patriots tough and had many chances in the fourth quarter to both stop the Patriots and to try to score more against them. In the last scoring drive for the Patriots, the Ravens had them stopped on fourth down, but a called timeout from the sideline nullified the play. The next snap, the Ravens stopped Tom Brady again, but the play was blown dead on a false start. The Patriots scored with 44 seconds left and the Ravens started their drive at their own 20 after back to back unsportsmanlike penalties on the touchdown and an offside on ...

Florida Marlins Trade Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis to Detroit Tigers
Published 12/5/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The Florida Marlins trade Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis to the Detroit Tigers in a blockbuster trade that will change the face of both franchises. In exchange the Marlins will receive 6 players including former All-Stars left-hander Andrew Miller and center fielder Cameron Maybin. Cabrera, 24, hit .320 with 34 home runs and 119 RBIs in 2007, while Willis, 25, went 10-15 with a 5.17 ERA in 2007. He has a career 68-54 record with a 3.78 ERA in five Major League seasons. Cabrera has topped 25 HRs and 110 RBIs in all four of his full Major League seasons. And D-Train, though he had a tough season last year, is still considered to be one of the top young arms in the ...

Heisman Trophy Finalists Announced!
Published 12/5/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The four Finalists for the Heisman was announced Wednesday, Tim Tebow of Florida, Darren McFadden of Arkansas, Colt Brennan of Hawaii, and Chase Daniel of Missouri. Interestingly, all four come from State schools. Tebow could be the first Sophomore to win the Heisman which will be awarded Saturday December 8th at the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City. McFadden was the runner up last year and is Mud Free Sports choice for the Heisman in 2007. The poll that Mud Free Sports posted a few weeks back was overwhelming in favor of Tebow. Who do you like?

NFL Week 14 Power Rankings
Published 12/6/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Week 14 is just about here and the biggest movement is going to be felt in the NFC as teams like Tampa Bay and Arizona are looking to shake some things up and show that they belong with the big boys. The Browns have a lot to show against bad to mediocre teams and the Steelers date in Foxboro is here. Wow, just doesn't get any better than this for fans of the NFL. WEEK 14 NFL POWER RANKINGS *10 .Cleveland Browns - The Browns? The Browns look like they are on a collision course with the Playoffs and could be a force in the AFC. They are at 7-5 and have 3 games coming up against the Jets, the Bills, and the Bengals. Are they for real? Can they last? These are the weeks ...

Barry Bonds Pleads Not Guilty
Published 12/7/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Barry Bonds showed up in a US District Court and entered a plea of not guilty to four counts of perjury for lying and one count of obstruction of justice to a federal grand jury in the investigation into BALCO. This was in response to questioning Bonds faced about having used steroids in the past. The testimony and evidence was made into a book, "Game of Shadows" which will be a movie on HBO soon. A pre-trial hearing was scheduled for February 7th in which Bonds may not attend. Bonds released a statement on his website. "I still have confidence in the judicial system and especially in the judgment of the citizens who will decide this case," he said. "And I know that ...

Greg Schiano Says No To Michigan, Ga. Tech. Hires Paul Johnson
Published 12/7/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Rutgers Head Football Coach Greg Schiano told Michigan he isn't interested in heading up their program. Schiano has turned down Miami and Michigan in consecutive years to stay at Rutgers and continue to lead their program to the upper tier of the College Football landscape. Would you have ever thought that a Rutgers coach would turn down to programs like that to stay at Rutgers? Schiano is proving that there are still coaches that are winners and still have a sense of loyalty. This also proves that there is a changing landscape in College Football where any team can come out of nowhere and be a national power. The key is to make them a traditional power that can compete ...

Appalachian State In FCS Title Game
Published 12/8/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Many of us know Appalachian State as the team that upset Michigan in the first game of 2007, but they are a power in Football Championship Subdivision, having won the last two titles in what is formerly known as Division 1AA. The Mountaineers defeated the Richmond Spiders 55-35 in Boone, NC where Appalachian State is located. They take on the winner of Saturday's Delaware-Southern Illinois Semi-Final when they travel to the FCS Championship Friday in Chattanooga, Tenn. Appalachian State Quarterback Armanti Edwards rushed for 313 yards and four touchdowns and threw for 182 yards and three more scores. Wow! No matter what level you are at, that is an impressive ...

NFL WEEK 14 PREVIEW!
Published 12/8/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Week 14 brings with it some big games in the NFL for different reasons, many of the reasons are for teams on the playoff bubble. Of course the biggest game of them all has the Pittsburgh Steelers visiting the New England Patriots. But just as big of a game as that is for the Patriots to stay undefeated is the Dolphins game at Buffalo for Miami to not go winless. The game is also big for the Bills in order to stay alive in the hunt for a wild card. Bills win 31-10. Arizona takes on Seattle in order to sweep the season and to keep them in the playoff hunt. Both teams have gotten stronger and should be a top game this weekend in the NFC. Cardinals win, 28-24. Another game ...

Steelers vs. Patriots Preview! (VIDEO)
Published 12/8/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Sunday brings us game of the year #4? or is it #3? I can't remember, but this is a big game for a lot of reasons. First, obviously the Patriots are trying to go undefeated and make the 1972 Dolphins shut up. Secondly, the Steelers want to prove they are an elite team in the AFC and can play with the Patriots and Colts. Thirdly, Ben Roethlisberger has always been called a "system quarterback" and would love to prove his value as a big game quarterback against the best in the game. Fourthly, there is talk that Randy Moss is starting to take plays off and not get involved as much as he did earlier in the season. Finally, many of you heard the comments Anthony Smith said ...

Tim Tebow Won Heisman Trophy
Published 12/9/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Tim Tebow won the Heisman Trophy Saturday evening at the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City presented live on ESPN. Tebow becomes the first Sophomore in the history of the Heisman Trophy to win the award. Tebow started off his acceptance speech with "I would just like to first start off by thanking my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." He also repeatedly stated how much he "Loves being a Gator". Tebow has such a great character and seems to have a great name among his teammates, fans and competition. Tebow finished with 1,957 points, followed by Darren McFadden with 1,703 points and Colt Brennan with 632 points.

Floyd Mayweather vs. Ricky Hatton (Video)
Published 12/9/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Floyd Mayweather knocked out Ricky Hatton in the 10th Round when the referee stepped in and stopped the fight for a TKO. Mayweather was in control for most of the fight that took place in front of over 16,000 fans in Las Vegas, many who traveled from England to watch Hatton on his quest to be the first to defeat Mayweather. Hatton wasn't so impressed after the fight. "What a fluke that was," he said. "He is very good at making you miss. He was better inside than I thought. He caught me. It was working, but I didn't quite stick to the game plan. I was a little gung ho. He wasn't the biggest welterweight I've seen, but I felt the difference. I knew what the tactics were. ...

Knicks Owner Gives Isiah Thomas On 9th Life
Published 12/9/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Question, is Isiah Thomas a Cat? Is this his 9th life or has he surpassed a cat and is on to his 10th? Owner James Dolan gave Isiah a vote of confidence in a 20 minute meeting Saturday after a 28 point home loss to the 76ers. Fans in the 4th quarter chanted for the firing of Isiah. Does Dolan know something the rest of us don't? This is my philosophy...James Dolan wants the club to hit complete bottom and let Isiah take the fall for everything. Then Dolan can come in at the end of the season, clean house, and bring in anyone he wants. He will be a hero, fans hopes will be high, season ticket sales will increase, he will make a ton of money, increase the value of the ...

Patriots Beat Steelers, Cowboys Clinch NFC East
Published 12/10/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The Patriots beat Steelers 34-13 in Foxboro and the Cowboys beat the Lions to Clinch the NFC East as the two best teams in their conferences stay on a path for Super Bowl XLII. The New England Patriots took a 17-13 lead into halftime and never relented in the second half, controlling the game thru passing rather than running, at one time rattling off 31 of 32 plays that were pass plays. The Patriots may or may not have been motivated by the guarantee made by Anthony Smith, but they attacked his coverage areas and exploited a defense missing their leader in Troy Polamalu. The Steelers at times looked like a great team and offensively played great in the first half. The ...

Michael Vick Sentenced To 23 Months In Prison (VIDEO)
Published 12/10/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 Months in a Federal Penitentiary for his role in a dogfighting crime ring Monday in a Richmond, Virginia courtroom. U.S. District Court Judge Henry Hudson could have showed him leniency, however Vick lied about his role in the execution of the dogs, failed a lie-detector test, failed a drug test, and lied about drug use. Vick could be released in May of 2009 (for all you fantasy football players) with good behavior and as long as he can serve any state sentences while serving his federal sentence. Vick appeared in court with his black and white prison jumper and heard as Judge Hudson admonished him and his counsel for not being truthful ...

Knicks, Isiah Thomas Settle Sexual Harassment Suit
Published 12/11/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
According to the AP, the NY Knicks and Isiah Thomas have settled their sexual harassment lawsuit with former MSG executive Anucha Browne Sanders. "I am extremely pleased that we have reached a settlement," Browne Sanders said in a statement. "The jury's verdict in this case sent a powerful and enduring message that harassment and retaliation at Madison Square Garden will not be tolerated. ... It has been a long journey, but I believe that justice has been done." Thomas had a brief statement regarding the decision. "As I have said before, I am completely innocent," Thomas said. "This decision doesn't change that. However, this is the best course for Madison Square ...

Men's College Hoops Top 25 December 10th
Published 12/11/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The Men's NCAA Hoops rankings for December 10th according to the AP are out and the top 6 have stayed the same. There aren't any big games on the schedule for the Top 25, but be on the lookout for Rhode Island to break the top 25 if they can continue their run. They beat Providence and went to Syracuse and beat the Orange at the Dome. Their only loss has been to Boston College. Watch out for their outside shooting...it is lethal! Others Receiving Votes Miami (FL) 133, USC 118, Arkansas 88, West Virginia 70, Stanford 61, Rhode Island 41, Dayton 36, Florida 24, Boston College 15, Wisconsin 14, Mississippi 10, California 9, Creighton 5, North Carolina State 2, Virginia 2, ...

Larry Holmes Elected to Boxing Hall of Fame (Video)
Published 12/12/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Former Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes was elected to the Boxing Hall of Fame where he will be enshrined in the Canastota, NY Hall on the weekend of June 5-8, 2008. Many of the younger generation may remember Holmes as an overage boxer that tried to comeback years after his prime. In this video we see Holmes taking on Ken Norton in what some call the best heavyweight bout in the last 30 years. Check out the Hall of Fame's Website: Click Here ...

Bobby Petrino Resigns From Falcons, Takes Arkansas Job
Published 12/12/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Atlanta Falcons coach Bobby Petrino has resigned from the Falcons and is headed to Arkansas to take the Head Coach position there, according to published reports. Petrino hasn't fit in well Atlanta and got the raw end of the deal when Michael Vick was arrested on felony charges related to the dog fighting ring. Look, I understand he may have a had a raw deal, but is Petrino really just a quiter? If I was an Arkansas fan, I would be concerned that I was getting nothing but a weak coach that can't handle adversity. Noone is saying that the Atlanta job hasn't been difficult the past 9 months, but come on already, suck it up and fight. Atlanta needs to find a real leader ...

Senator George Mitchell To Release Steroids In Baseball Report
Published 12/12/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
On Thursday, Senator George Mitchell will release his report on Steroids and performance enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball. Their are reports of 60-80 current and former players that are on the report. The math on that for you young kids is an average of right around 2 players per team. Most likely all of us as fans will be affected by having one of the players from our team painted with this scarlet letter. I guess the impact will be felt depending on who is on the list from our team. As a Yankee fan, I expect Jason Giambi to be on the list, from there I don't know. There are only a few players that could be named that would have a negative impact on me. Derek ...

2007 Independence Bowl, Alabama vs. Colorado, Prediction
Published 12/13/2007 by Ethanator1088 at SEC Football Blogger
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Colorado Buffaloes in the 2007 Independence bowl. This will be a statement game for both teams. Alabama is looking to stop their four game losing streak and Colorado can prove how good they are against an SEC team. Colorado will have Nick Saban haters on their side. They will have every Bama hater on their side. They will have every SEC hater on their side. By the way, this game is in Shreveport, La. Saban is not the state of Louisiana’s favorite coach right now either. Their records are 6-6 Colorado, and 6-6 Alabama. Saban lost to Mississippi State, just like Shula. Saban lost to Auburn, just like Shula. Now Saban is 6-6 and headed to the ...

Mitchell Report Stuns a Nation!
Published 12/14/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The Mitchell Report was released Thursday to talk about the issue of steroids in baseball. Not only did former Senator Mitchell do that, but he was able to stun a baseball world that was only expecting a few names of maquee players, instead giving us a boat load of household names. Names like Roger Clemens, Andy Petite, Eric Gagne, Gary Sheffield, Jason Giambi, Troy Glaus, Gary Matthews Jr., Paul Byrd, Jose Guillen, Brian Roberts, Paul Lo Duca, Rick Ankiel and many more. There are former players and current players alike. Players that were locks for the Hall of Fame and others that had great careers. The Mitchell Report blames everyone from players to owners to the ...

NFL PREVIEW SUNDAY DECEMBER 16, 2007
Published 12/15/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Who would have thought that the Bills at the Browns would be such a huge game in week 15 of the NFL season? Cleveland can stay in control of the wild card berth and possibly move into position to win the AFC North by winning Sunday. The Bills have to win to stay in the hunt for the Wild Card. How big do those early season losses on field goals loom now? Browns win 28-18. The Jets at the Patriots is turning more and more interesting every week with the rumor that the Jets actually spied on the Patriots last season and with the weather taking a huge change for the worse in the Boston area. What started out as a 27 point edge is now only at 23 and the Jets could make some ...

ESPN ANNOUNCER CALLS ARMANTI EDWARDS "BOY"
Published 12/15/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Did anyone see Sportscenter about 9am Saturday? During the Appalachian State highlights, the ESPN announcer, not sure which one even though I am pretty sure, said "Here's our Boy, Armanti Edwards..." Of course the video posted on ESPN.COM is edited or from one of their sister networks. This is where ESPN becomes too powerful. They will try to keep it quiet and not say anything like it didn't happen, but this is where the BLOG world needs to hold them accountable for what is said and done on the airwaves. They may say it didn't happen, but I know what I heard...and ANY announcer in today's society has got to be aware that the term "Boy" for any African American person is ...

ANDY PETTITTE ADMITS USING HGH
Published 12/15/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
In a statement released to the Associated Press, Andy Pettitte admitted to using HGH during 2002 while healing from an elbow injury. "If what I did was an error in judgment on my part, I apologize," Pettitte said Saturday in a statement released by his agent. "I accept responsibility for those two days." Pettitte was named in the Mitchell Report released on Thursday, saying that Pettitte was someone that had been linked with a trainer who supplied both Roger Clemens and Pettitte. "In 2002 I was injured. I had heard that human growth hormone could promote faster healing for my elbow," Pettitte said in the statement released to The Associated Press by agent Randy ...

Dolphins Win, Cowboys Lose!
Published 12/17/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The Miami Dolphins finally won a game, as they beat the Baltimore Ravens 22-16 in overtime, while the Dallas Cowboys lost to the hapless Philadelphia Eagles, 10-6. In the Dolphins game, Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith came into the game for an injured Kyle Boller and led the Ravens on a scoring drive that tied the game up, but the Dolphins scored in overtime as Greg Camarillo took a 64 Yd pass from Cleo Lemon across the middle and the team celebrated, Owner Wayne Huizenga cried and cheerleaders asked, "what just happened?" In the Eagles game, Brian Westbrook could have put the Eagles up 17-6 with just over 2 minutes left in the game, instead he had the presence of mind ...

Is Jessica Simpson Causing Tony Romo Problems?
Published 12/17/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
We all know that Jessica is prettier than she is smart, but after ruining her former husband's singing career she is now starting to drag down her Quarterback boyfriend, Dallas Cowboy's Tony Romo. In today's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Romo threw 3 interceptions as Jessica sat in a sky box with her creepy Dad. Maybe guys around her are so busy making up for her lack of intelligence that they lose a little bit of their own. This can only hurt the Cowboys going into the playoffs and his teammates must stand up and say something now. Maybe she's attractive, but her stupidity is hanging on him like a bucket of KFC hanging on a fat woman. Cut her loose Tony, for ...

AP TOP 25 Mens Basketball, Syracuse Orange Update!
Published 12/18/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The AP Top 25 NCAA Men's Basketball Poll is out for December 17, 2007 and not much has changed, in fact the Top 15 teams are exactly the same as last week. The 3 newcomers to the poll are Miami (FL), West Virginia, and USC. Of course the favorite team of Mud Free Sports is the Orange of Syracuse who had a big time set back on Saturday as Guard Eric Devendorf is out for the year, joining Andy Rautins on the P.U.P. list. This means that Syracuse could go to an Junior to run the point. Walk-On Justin Thomas may see more playing time or maybe they go to a lineup with Scoop Jardine in the lineup. Others receiving votes:

PRO BOWL ROSTERS ANNOUNCED (VIDEO)
Published 12/19/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The NFL released the Pro Bowl Rosters for the 2007 season, and the big surprise is the late Sean Taylor being named in the NFC. This is an honor he deserved and must bring a lot of joy to both his family and the Washington Redskins faithful. In the NFC, Brett Favre got the nod over Tony Romo and Matt Hasselbeck for the starting QB Position. In the AFC, Ben Roethlisberger made the AFC squad while, surprise, Tom Brady is the Starter at QB and Peyton Manning is the other reserve. At RB in the AFC, the undrafted Willie Parker was named to the Pro Bowl, solidifying his place as one of the top RB's in the NFL. Check out the whole list below. Pos. Starter(s) Reserves Pos. ...

Willie Parker Out For Season
Published 12/21/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl Running Back Willie Parker is out for the remainder of the season with a fractured fibula. He broke his leg on the second play from scrimmage in Thursday Nights game against the St. Louis Rams. Najeh Davenport has picked up most of the rushing duties and is expected to carry the load through the rest of the regular season and the playoffs. This will have a big impact on Parker's contract as he was expected to receive a bonus for leading the league in rushing. This will also likely put Fred Taylor into the Pro Bowl in February.

Kevin Everett To Walk Onto Field Sunday
Published 12/22/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Injured TE Kevin Everett of the Buffalo Bills is expected to speak to his teammates and walk onto the field Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, NY. Everett was injured in the first game of the season against the Denver Broncos on a kickoff when he lowered his head and hurt his spine. The trainers gave Everett an ice-water treatment on the field that they had practiced in the weeks leading up to the season. That treatment is credited with allowing Everett to make a quick recovery and possibly saving his life. Though the Bills are out of the playoff chase, look for them to hang strong with the Giants and look for the appearance of Kevin Everett to infuse the ...

Mud Free Sports Radio Show
Published 12/22/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Mud Free Sports is proud to announce our jaunt into another up and coming medium on the Web, the Mud Free Sports Radio Show...with your host Big Ron and co-host and classic beauty, LayDdee . Join us Saturday Night at 6pm and be heard! Mud Free Sports was created with the idea that a lot of sports is bogged down in the "Mud" of corporate wishes and the leading of a program director. Without the "Mud" opinions can be expressed freely and talked about in a free venue. Join us as Mud Free Sports dives into radio @ blogtalkradio.com Saturday Dec. 22 at 6pm ET. The call-in number is (646) 378-1155 and there is a link for live chat as well. We will hear from ...

Marty May Follow Bobby In Atlanta
Published 12/22/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Their are reports that former Chiefs and Chargers coach Marty Schottenheimer may take over in Atlanta for Bobby Petrino who ran away like a whiny school girl to take over in Arkansas, was that where he went? Why the hell would you go to Arkansas...no offense to my good friend Al, but oh...this isn't about Petrino...its about Schottenheimer. Marty was 14-2 with the Chargers last season and is going to be a hot commodity, especially after the way the Chargers started out the season under Norv Turner. Also in the rumor mill is that Chargers assistant GM Buddy Nix may be hired away to take over for the Falcons in the GM role. Look for something to get done before New Year's ...

Terrell Owens Hurts Ankle, Cowboys Lead at Half
Published 12/23/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
In the 2nd game in 3 days on the NFL Network, a Pro-Bowl Player has gone to the lockerroom early with a leg injury. Terrell Owens was tackled on a pass play at about the five yard line and his ankle got caught underneath him. Owens was taken back and x-rays were taken. His Agent Drew Rosenhaus met him as he came out of the X-Ray room and walked him back to the lockerroom. The Cowboys lead the Panthers 17-7 at halftime. According to the NFL Network, Owens is out for the night and doctors will take a look at him tomorrow. X-Rays look to be negative and that is a positive.

NFL WEEK 16 Preview/Playoff Scenarios!
Published 12/23/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The Steelers and Cowboys both got thru mid-week games with wins. Now its up to the other teams barely hanging on to get thru their games and make their run at the playoffs. I don't think the Giants will get out of Buffalo with a win with the Bills toughness and the return of Kevin Everett to Ralph Wilson Stadium. Bills win, 21-10. In NFC action that will also impact the playoff race, the Washington Redskins travel to Minnesota to take on the Vikings. VVvikings have been playing with a mission and look to keep it going and earn a playoff berth tonite. Vikings win, 34-27. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 NY Giants at Buffalo 1 p.m. Green Bay at Chicago 1 p.m. Cleveland at Cincinnat 1 ...

2007 Most Inspirational Story In Sports
Published 12/24/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Mud Free Sports has announced the Most Inspirational Story in Sports for 2007. The tradegy and quick recovery of Bills Tight End Kevin Everett is the winner of this award. Few can forget the opening week hit that Everett suffered on a kickoff and him lying on the field motionless for a number of minutes. The next day, doctors said his injury was such, that he may never walk again. We only learned within 48 hours that their was movement and doctors were crediting a new technique that Bills' doctors had just practiced in the weeks leading up to the season opener. Now, as the season draws to a close, Everett is able to walk on his own and even attended the Bills game ...

Scott Skiles Fired By Chicago Bulls...Merry Christmas!
Published 12/24/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Bulls head coach Scott Skiles was fired today by the Bulls John Paxson. Merry Christmas! Paxson is now officially the Grinch, or is he? There has to be a nice buyout in Skiles' contract and could take off for somewhere a lot warmer and sunnier. Already talk on ESPN Radio is maybe Larry Brown will get the call to clean up the Bulls. How about Skiles to the Knicks to take over the head coaching duties? Gotta believe that he can do better for the Knicks than Isiah Thomas has. Here is the story posted on the Bulls Website earlier Monday. Chicago Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson today announced that Scott Skiles has been relieved of his ...

5 Nights of Boxing On HBO...Best Boxing Bouts of 2007
Published 12/24/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
This will be the second replay in 2 weeks of the Mayweather vs. Hatton Fight. People are still talking about that great bout here in the US and across Europe. There is also talk now from Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks that he may get Mayweather involved in MMA. Remember Mayweather and Cuban performed on Dancing With The Stars this past season and began a friendship and a business relationship. So, if you have HBO and are tired of all the boring Bowl games and non-league NCAA Basketball games. Take a look back at the 5 best fights of the year.

NFL TO SHOW PATRIOTS VS. GIANTS TO EVERYONE...MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Published 12/26/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
In a huge turnaround, the NFL has agreed to broadcast Saturday's NFL Game between the Patriots and Giants originally scheduled for the NFL Network to everyone on a simulcast on NBC and CBS. The NFL posted this AP Story below at 5:58pm ET on Wednesday December 27th. NFL Fans get a huge post Christmas Present as the Patriots go for an undefeated record of 16-0. NEW YORK -- The New England Patriots' shot at history Saturday night will be available for every household in the country with a television after months of wrangling. The game against the New York Giants, in which the Patriots could become the first NFL team to go 16-0 in the regular season, was originally ...

Thoughts About NFL Network Showing Patriots vs. Giants
Published 12/28/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
As many already know, the NFL decided to allow NBC and CBS to simulcast the NFL Network's broadcast of the Patriots vs. Giants on Saturday December 29th. I have some thoughts about why the NFL did this: 1. Money. They are probably charging NBC and CBS a good amount of money to show the game. The NFL has most likely lost money on the failure to secure a deal with Time Warner and Comcast to place the NFL Network in their lineups. 2. Manipulation. Look for this to be a Super Bowl-like production with the NFL pulling out all the stops to make their channel look big time. Also, you can bet that their will be at least and maybe even two commercials per break for the NFL ...

Former Yankee Jim Leyritz Charged With DUI
Published 12/28/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Former Major League Baseball player Jim Leyritz was arrested and charged with DUI Manslaughter and DUI Property Damages in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. on Friday after his SUV collided with another car and the driver of the second vehicle was ejected and from her Mitsubishi and died. Leyritz turned 44 on Thursday and apparently had partied a little too much before getting behind the wheel. Leyritz is best known for his home run in Game 4 of the 1996 World Series that tied the Atlanta Braves at 6and the Yankees went on to win that game and the World Series in 6 games, their first title in 18 Years. Who can forget Leyritz with the big pad on his left arm as he was up to bat and ...

Discuss Bowls, BCS, NFL, and More On Mud Free Sports Radio
Published 12/29/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Just to let you know...Mud Free Sports will have their second edition of the Radio Show starting at NOON ET Saturday. Listen to Big Ron, LayDdee, and special guest Ethanator from SECFOOTBALLBLOGGER.COM. We will discuss the Bowl Games, the BCS Championship, and NFL Week 17 as well as the playoff matchups and possibilities. Give us your opinion...let us know by calling in or chatting in the chat box located on the page! Click HERE ...

NFL WEEK 17 Picks: Patriots Beat Giants Go Undefeated
Published 12/30/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Week 17 kicked off in a game the NFL must be excited about, the Patriots beat the NY Giants 31-28 in a game where it wasn't decided until the final 2 minutes of the game. I think, though I am not a Patriots fan, they have to be considered one of the greatest teams ever, but will all be moot if they don't win the Super Bowl. Congrats! In other Week 17 games, there are still playoff implications that exist and should be a great Sunday for Pigskin! I like the Chargers to win to claim the #3 spot in the AFC, I think Cleveland will get the final spot in the AFC, I think the Vikings will win the final spot in the NFC!

Independence Bowl Preview: Alabama vs. Colorado (VIDEO)
Published 12/30/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
On Sunday Night the Alabama Crimson Tide take on the Colorado Buffaloes in the Independence Bowl at 8pm ET on ESPN. This game will be tough to get viewers due to the number of football fans tuning into the Titans vs. Colts on NBC's Football Night in America. This is more of a stepping stone game for Alabama and Nick Saban as they look to get back to a BCS Bowl next year. For Colorado, they want to prove to America that the Big 12 was tougher top to bottom than the SEC...should be an interesting contest to watch. Watch ESPN's Todd McShay preview the game below.

Capital One Bowl Preview: Michigan vs. Florida (VIDEO)
Published 12/31/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The Michigan Wolverines take on the Florida Gators in Florida's backyard on January 1st in the Capital One Bowl in Orlando. Michigan looks to salvage their preseason #5 ranking that went down the toilet after week one. The Gators look to showcase Heisman Trophy Winner Tim Tebow in a game more for pride and Conference bragging rights. I expect to see the offenses have a field day in this game and the defenses struggle like they have most of the season. I like Tebow and Michigan RB Mike Hart to have some great performances in this game, but I like Florida to win 41-34. Watch ESPN's Todd McShay preview the game below.

NFL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE SET FOR WILDCARD WEEKEND
Published 12/31/2007 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The NFL has released the Playoff Schedule for the Wildcard Weekend January 5th and 6th 2008. The only item left to be determined is who will face the San Diego Chargers on Sunday afternoon. NBC has a winner in both games and both games should be hard hitting. These will be the last games of the season for NBC until the 2008 Pro Bowl. Wild Card Weekend - Saturday, Jan. 5

Dolphins Make Some Big Moves!
Published 1/4/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Bill Parcells isn't wasting much time in his effort to put his stamp on the Miami Dolphins and turn things around. Parcells is well aware that being 1-15 in one season doesn't mean you have to stay in the basement the next year in the NFL. With the hire of GM Jeff Ireland and the firing Thursday morning of Cam Cameron, he is looking to make wholesale changes and create a buzz around South Beach and the League. This will make for a fun offseason watching the Dolphins, with lots of free agent moves and a draft that will look like a clown car at a circus. People will be coming and going and this is exactly why Dolphins Owner Wayne Huizenga hired Parcells. If nothing else, ...

NFL WILDCARD PLAYOFFS PREDICTIONS
Published 1/5/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The NFL Wildcard Playoffs kick off Saturday with the Washington Redskins travelling to take on the Seattle Seahawks and the Jacksonville Jaguars visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers. On Sunday, the NY Giants go to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tennessee Titans travel to the San Diego Chargers. We have four great matchups to kick off this playoff season and we look for a lot to be shaken up in the NFL. In Seattle, the Redskins hope to relive some Joe Gibbs magic and take a ride thru the playoffs. With Todd Collins at the helm, the Redskins are an unknown. But with all that they have gone thru and having to win in order to make it, we like them to beat a Seattle team that ...

BCS TITLE GAME: OHIO STATE vs. LSU Preview and Prediction(VIDEOS)
Published 1/5/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The BCS Championship will be on Fox Monday Night live from New Orleans. LSU is coming off 2 losses in their season, but both in triple overtime. OSU is back in the title game after last year's defeat to Florida. The Buckeyes lost just once at home to Illinois. A lot of people are pitting this as SEC vs. Big Ten, but is more about the pride of the two teams playing. Though I think LSU is a better team, I expect the Buckeyes to come out swinging and trying to quiet the pro-LSU crown in the SuperDome. But the play of the Bayou Bengals and the crowd will be too much for OSU and the Tigers will dominate the line of scrimmage. LSU wins, 38-24.

Rich "Goose" Gossage Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame (VIDEO)
Published 1/9/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Legendary Relief Pitcher Rich "Goose" Gossage was the only player elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame according to Major League Baseball. With the dark stare and the intimidating mustache, Goose was both relief pitcher and intimidator. He would stare down at batters, and then throw heat at them, causing many to strike out. The former Padre and Yankee, earned nearly 86% of the votes while eventual Hall of Famer Jim Rice came up just 16 votes shy of induction. Other notables: Mark McGuire finished well out of the running with less than 24% while Andre Dawson was less than 10% from induction at 65.9%. The full list appears below. Gossage was known for his fierce demeanor ...

New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Preview/Predictions(Video)
Published 1/9/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The New England Patriots host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday at 8pm on CBS live from Foxboro, Mass. This is a game that many are looking at as a game where the Pats can fall to a hot Jaguars team. The Jags have a great defense, but have been beaten in their secondary in two games versus the Steelers this year. The Patriots Tom Brady is better than the Steelers Ben Roethlisberger, and the receivers for the Patriots is better than the Steelers receiving corps. This is an adjustment that the Jags will have to make since the Patriots throw 90% of the time. I think the Jags can get some pressure on Brady, but he will pick the defense apart. Look for the Jaguars to get ...

Seattle Seahawks vs. Green Bay Packers Preview/Predictions(VIDEO)
Published 1/10/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The Green Bay Packers host the Seattle Seahawks in a NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on Saturday at 4:30pm on Fox. This has upset written all over it. The Seahawks have a tough defense and coach Mike Holmgren returns to his roots in a chance to return to the NFC Championship game. Packers QB Brett Favre has had a great season and would have been everyone's MVP if Tom Brady didn't have the year he did. The Packers may face trouble if they are forced to run the ball. I don't see this as an upset, look for the Cheese Heads come out in full force and this to be a clinic by a veteran QB. Packers win, 28-7.

NY Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys Preview/Predictions(VIDEO)
Published 1/10/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The NY Giants visit the Dallas Cowboys in a NFC Divisional Playoff game at 4:30pm on Sunday on Fox. The Giants are coming off an upset win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a tight game with the Patriots in the final week of the season where they have shown the football world that this team is a real contender. The Giants are 8-1 on the road and more importantly, Eli Manning is playing like a winner at QB. The Cowboys and Tony Romo are still unproven in the playoffs and Terrell Owens is questionable for the game with an ankle injury. And, will Jessica Simpson be there? Just saying! The Giants have to pressure the Cowboys, something they haven't done in either game this ...

San Diego Chargers vs. Indianapolis Colts Preview/Prediction(Video)
Published 1/10/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The San Diego Chargers travel to take on the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC Divisional Game Sunday at 1pm on CBS. The last time these two teams faced off, Colts QB Peyton Manning played like little brother Eli Manning and threw 6 interceptions. I will bet my house that won't happen again! The Colts quietly won 13 games and were riddled with injuries. They nearly beat the Patriots earlier in the season and you can bet the defending Super Bowl Champions are on a mission to payback the Pats next week. The Chargers are being led by a new Norv Turner that actually showed some intensity on the sideline last week. I bet they will be prepared to cause problems for Manning, but ...

UNC's Tyler Hansbrough Dunks Over 7'7" Kenny George(VIDEO)
Published 1/11/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Have you seen this video? UNC Tar Heels' Tyler Hansbrough dunks over 7'7", thats right 7 feet 7 inches, UNC-Asheville's Kenny George in the Tar Heels 93-81 victory. Hansbrough had the ball at the foul line and drove the lane moving to the side of George and then going to the hoop strong. This was a challenge Hansbrough and his teammates discussed before the game. "Everybody on the team is like, 'Who's going to try to dunk (on George)?"' Hansbrough said. "It definitely was in the back of my mind." George had this to say about the play, "I saw him coming to the basket. I just kept my hands straight up," George said. "I had him. I just forgot to jump. He jumped. I didn't ...

Felix "Tito" Trinidad vs Roy Jones Jr. Fight Preview(VIDEO)
Published 1/11/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
HBO Sports presents Felix "Tito" Trinidad vs. Roy Jones Jr. live from Madison Square Garden on Saturday January 19, 2008. Trinidad (42-2, 35 KOs), from Puerto Rico, and Jones (51-4, 38 KOs) from Pensacola, Fla. are both destined to be inducted one day in the Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, NY. This fight, along with the great bouts in 2007, are shaping boxing for the future. Boxing is becoming more than just hyped heavyweight fights. The "Sweet Science" is starting to attract fans from all over the US and the world as promoters are staging these great matchups. This bout could be one that will go down in history as the best we have ever seen, especially being at the ...

Best CFB TV Moment? You Decide!
Published 1/12/2008 by Eric at Saturday Sound Offs-The Blog for the College Football Junkie
Okay folks, what was the best moment in college football TV this year? I'll list the candidates, be sure to watch the videos, and vote in the election. Most of these videos were found on Awful Announcing, so thanks for all the funny stuff and for keeping me entertained. "Trinity/Milsaps" "Cut His Throat!" "Cartman's Appearance" (offense) ...

New TV Show "Moment of Truth" Wants Roger Clemens!
Published 1/12/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Have you seen the ads for this new show on TV, "Moment of Truth"? It's the ad where the "contestant" is hooked up to a lie detector machine and your wife says, "I should have you go on that show" and you throw the remote and storm upstairs...sorry...went somewhere...This new "Reality" show has reached out to Roger Clemens to appear. The show, premiering on January 23rd, has Clemens and Former Senator Larry Craig as people they would like to appear. According to Executive Producer Howard Schultz, "We're reaching out to them right now to see if they will do it," Schultz told reporters on a conference call yesterday. "This is something that can vindicate many people." How ...

Packers Beat Seahawks, Move Onto NFC Championship
Published 1/13/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
If you picked the Green Bay Packers to make it to the NFC Championship Game before the NFL season even began, maybe you will get let out of the psych ward! Not even Brett Favre really believed they could make it, did he? The Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 42-20 at a snowy Lambeau Field and will either host the NY Giants or travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game on Fox. The future Hall of Famer Favre threw 3 touchdowns and led his team over their former coach to within one win of a Super Bowl appearance. Did you see the game? What did you think, can the Packers make it back to the promised land? Let us know!

Patriots Beat Jaguars, Move Onto AFC Championship
Published 1/13/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Ho-hum...the Patriots won another game...17-0 and counting! The New England Patriots defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-20 in Foxboro, Mass. on Saturday evening. This propels the Patriots into the AFC Championship Game where they will host either the San Diego Chargers or Indianapolis Colts next Sunday on CBS. Patriots QB Tom Brady was 26 of 28 for 262 yards and 3 TD's. As has been customary against quality opponents, the Jaguars stayed close, even tied at half-time, before the Patriots pulled away in the 3rd Quarter and put the dagger in the Jags with a Rodney Harrison interception in the 4th Quarter.

UPSET IN INDY! Chargers Beat Colts!
Published 1/13/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
In a upset, the San Diego Chargers beat the Indianapolis Colts 28-24 in Indianapolis. The Colts had 2 possessions at the end of the game to try to take the lead. Instead of trying to kick field goals, the Colts went for the win and lost the ball on downs each time, the first ending at the 5 yard line. Peyton Manning threw for 3 touchdowns, but had 2 picks to go with it. The Colts were my choice to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl, but the AFC Championship will come down to the Chargers at New England next Sunday. Norv Turner actually looks more like a real Head Coach and justifies the Chargers firing of Marty Shottenheimer last season. The Chargers were able to win ...

Steroids Now In The Music Industry and More...
Published 1/13/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Enter your search terms Submit search form Web mudfreesports.blogspot.com Mud Free Sports Predicted the BCS Title Game Final Score! Don't Believe? Click Here Sunday, January 13, 2008 Steroids Now In The Music Industry and More... LayDdee's Eyes On Entertainment: Steroids Now In The Music Industry and More... The Steroids scandal has taken a weird turn as the Albany Times Union reports it now involves stars of the music industry...check out the story form www.LayDdee.com and the gorgeous LayDdee! Posted by Stump at 4:45 PM 0 comments: Post a Comment Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Enter ...

NY Giants Beat Cowboys, Advance To NFC Championship!
Published 1/14/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The NY Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys in Dallas to advance to the NFC Championship Game next Sunday at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers on Fox. The Cowboys took a 14-7 lead but was outscored by the upstart Giants 14-3, as Eli Manning was able to come trhough in tough situations against a tough Cowboys Defense. The way the Cowboys ran and threw the ball on their first scoring drive it looked like the Cowboys would have their way with the Giants and be able to score at will. The Cowboys controlled just about every statistical category but had bad penalties and dropped passes at bad times during the game.

AFC Championship Preview/Prediction Chargers vs. Patriots(VIDEO)
Published 1/15/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The San Diego Chargers take on the New England Patriots Sunday at 3pm on CBS in the AFC Championship Game at Foxboro, Mass. in Gillette Stadium. The Chargers will be one week removed from an upset against the Colts and from injuries to QB Philip Rivers and RB LaDanian Tomlinson. Both are likely to play as well as TE Antonio Gates. The Patriots come in to the game looking to extend their unbeaten streak and head to the Super Bowl. In close games, the Patriots have a way of keeping their opponents close until early in the 3rd Quarter and then pulling away with a touchdown and then controlling the clock and before you know it, the game is over and they win again. The ...

NFC Championship Preview/Prediction Giants vs. Packers(VIDEO)
Published 1/15/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The NY Giants take on the Green Bay Packers Sunday at Lambeau Field at 6:30pm on Fox. This is a rematch of an earlier game in which the Packers won 35-13. What's changed since week 2? Eli Manning is making less mistakes, the Giants Defense is playing like studs, and the Giants have turned it up a notch as a team. The Packers have found a running game, Brett Favre has been...Brett Favre, and they have gained confidence each week. The Giants have taken the approach that the Steelers took 2 years ago. Run the ball, control the clock, play strong defense, and don't let your QB turn the ball over. It has worked the first two rounds of the playoffs and will work in this game ...

PACMAN JONES...I'm Sorry Ms. Jackson!
Published 1/16/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Suspended Tennessee Titan Adam Pacman Jones is being accused of punching Wanda S. Jackson in the eye at a gentlemen's club, Body Tap Strip Club in the Atlanta area. Um...can't make this stuff up! According to Ms. Jackson, an attorney, she was at the club working on a divorce case. Again, can't make this up. Does she have a cubicle set up for guys there? Talk about prospecting. Ok, back to sucker punch expert PacMan Jones, he claims that the club was cheating him out of money and throwing around accusations about him and his posse. So, instead of making it rain, he decided to make it pour, in the form of a right hook to Ms. Jackson eye. Now, if you are not familiar, ...

Randy Moss Accused of Battery (VIDEO)
Published 1/17/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss has been accused of battery against someone he has known for over 11 years. This is the first incident of its kind for Moss since he has joined the Patriots during last year's free agency, however the timing isn't great as it comes days prior to the Patriots playing in the AFC Championship Game. Rachelle Washington of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida has filed an order of protection against Moss in Broward County, Florida, but no charges have been filed against Moss at this time. Moss actually spoke to the press today and denied the accusations. "I want to make something clear, in my whole entire life of living, 30 years, I've never ...

Top 25 Men's NCAA Basketball Games For Sat. January 19th
Published 1/19/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
With no more football on Saturdays, we turn our HD TV's to the wonder that is College Basketball and the Top 25 as conference matchups heat up. In the Big 12, No. 3 Kansas looks to avenge their football teams loss as they travel to Missouri. In the Big East, Notre Dame is at No. 6 Georgetown as the Hoyas continue to rebound from their loss against Pitt last week while No. 21 Villanova goes to the Carrier Dome to take on a young Syracuse team that needs to stave off losing their 3rd out of 4 conference games. In the ACC, Maryland travels to No. 1 North Carolina as the Tar Heels look to stay unbeaten, while No. 23 Clemson travels to Cameron Indoor to face No. 5 Duke.

ANDY RODDICK Meltdown At Australian Open
Published 1/19/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Andy Roddick lost at the Australian Open...Ok...not a big fan of tennis, but love his meltdown during his loss. He goes off on the official, reminding us all of John McEnroe during his days on the court. I think tennis needs more of the McEnroe type! Makes things a lot more interesting for the average sports fan! Check out the video of his meltdown!

Syracuse Loses To Villanova, Orange Turns To Pumpkins!
Published 1/19/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Syracuse lost what was basically a must win game at home to No. 21 Villanova 81-71. Syracuse went into halftime with a 35-30 lead but was outscored 51-36 in the second half and struggled from the floor only hitting 40% of their shots. Their defense held 'Nova to under 40% from the floor, but the Wildcats were able to hit on 5 more 3-pointers than Syracuse. What does this mean for the Orange? This doesn't sit well after losing 3 out of their last 4 and travelling to Georgetown on "Big Monday" on ESPN. Unless they want a repeat of last season, Syracuse is going to have to win these close games, especially at home and hopefully throw in a strong win on the road. We all ...

UNC, UCLA, Texas A&M All Lose In Men's NCAA TOP 25
Published 1/20/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Well it looks like the college basketball season has started to emulate the college football season, where upsets riddle the Top 25, as No.1 North Carolina, No.4 UCLA, No.9 Texas A , No.15 Ole Miss, and No. 16 Pitt all lost on Saturday. For North Carolina, the loss ends their unbeaten season and brings them back down to earth in the ACC. This reminds me of what we dealt with in football. The difference is in Hoops...we will settle it all on the court come March, while in football, teams are still crying they belonged in the BCS Title Game. As we get into the heart of these conference schedules, we will see more and more upsets. In the mean time, our HDTV's are being ...

Roy Jones Jr. Beats Tito Trinidad by Unanimous Decision(VIDEO)
Published 1/20/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Roy Jones Jr. beat Felix Tito Trinidad in a 12 round bout at Madison Square Garden in NYC by Unanimous Decision on Saturday Night. Jones Jr. knocked Trinidad down twice in the bout, first in the 7th Trinidad got hit, bounced a couple of times and went down in a delayed reaction. In the 10th, Jones Jr. knocked Trinidad down again. He won 117-109 on one scorecard and 116-110 on the two others. ESPN.com also had it 117-109 for Jones (52-4, 38 KOs). "A lot of people thought I was done, but I'm still capable of doing a lot of things," Jones said. "I'm capable of beating anyone I get my mind right for. We had a beautiful training camp. I actually enjoyed training. I had ...

NFC Championship AFC Championship VIDEO REPORTS
Published 1/20/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
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GIANTS UPSET PACKERS! GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!
Published 1/21/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The New York Giants completed the Wild Card sweep, winning three road playoff games to advance to Super Bowl in XLII. The Giants beat the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field 23-20 in overtime. Packers QB Brett Favre threw an interception on their first possession in overtime that lead to the Lawrence Tynes field goal to win the game. Tynes had missed a field goal at the end of regulation that would have won the game. The Packers won the coin toss before Favre threw his second interception. Giants QB Eli Manning had an effective game passing, hitting his favorite target Plaxico Burress 11 times for 154 yards. This is the 2nd time in 3 years that a Wild Card team has gone ...

PATRIOTS BEAT CHARGERS HEADING BACK TO SUPER BOWL!
Published 1/21/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
The New England Patriots beat the San Diego Chargers 21-12 to advance to Super Bowl XLII and remain unbeaten. The Patriots showed more flaws in this game than they have most of the season, but their defense were able to keep the Chargers out of the end zone, holding them to only 4 field goals. The Patriots now are one game away from being unbeaten for the entire season, and now all they have to do is beat a team they have already faced. The Giants played the Patriots close in the final game of the regular season, but now both teams have two weeks to prepare for the other and could be a close Super Bowl. Mud Free Sports will have their prediction this week!

Tony Dungy Returns As Colts Coach, Jim Caldwell Promoted
Published 1/21/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Tony Dungy has agreed to return to the Indianapolis Head Coach next season and Jim Caldwell will be promoted to Assistant Head Coach, the team announced at a news conference late Monday afternoon. Dungy expressed that this is the same process he has gone thru the past 3 seasons, but this time became more public as his son enrolled in a Tampa, Florida school and on the heels of the death of another son two years ago. This decision for Dungy was one made by more than just himself. "It was a family decision," Dungy said. "We're on board, and we look forward to '08, look forward to putting together a winner. "His concern was for his family as well as the colts. "I wouldn't ...

Georgetown Beats Syracuse in Overtime!
Published 1/22/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
In another great chapter in the Big East rivalry between Syracuse and Georgetown, the Hoyas beat the Orange 64-62 in overtime as Freshman Guard Jonny Flynn missed a deep 3 pointer at the buzzer that would have won the game. Georgetown took a 36-29 lead into halftime as they pulled away in the end of the first half. Syracuse came out in the second half and pulled even with the Hoyas lead by Flynn's 24 points. Syracuse needed this game to stay in the hunt for the Big East, but may have accomplished a lot by staying competitive against the 9th ranked and more experienced Hoyas. Syracuse Orange STARTERS FGM-A FTM-A OFF REB AST PF PTS P. Harris, G 3-8 1-2 4 9 0 3 7 K. ...

Calgary Flames Center Craig Conroy Is Giants Fan!
Published 1/23/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Craig Conroy, center for the Calgary Flames, grew up in Potsdam, NY and had his choice of routing for three NFL Teams. "You either cheer for the Giants, the Jets or the Bills," explains Craig Conroy. "You pick a team and you live with it. Like growing up watching Hockey Night in Canada. We saw the Montreal games at home. So I hooked on to the Habs. Same with the Giants. They had Phil Simms then. And L.T. "I was a big fan. I still am." Conroy is a legend around the small Northern NY town, where he played for Clarkson University and where his jersey hangs in local establishments. Now he gets to rout for his favorite football team as they head to Super Bowl XLII. "I think ...

Top Ten Sports Radio Shows!
Published 1/23/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Mud Free Sports has compiled their list of the Top Ten Sports Radio programs in the Country (National Audience Only). The full list of 10 appears below. We have highlighted the top 3 shows in this post and welcome your feedback on who we missed? Which show should be ranked higher or lower? Which host could you care less for? The #1 show is Mike and the Mad Dog broadcast in NYC on 66 WFAN and simulcast nationally on YES Network. Mike Francesa and Chris Russo seem to have steel traps for minds and can come up with facts and situations in an instance. They also have great guests and who doesn't love the Super Bowl trip give away every January? Number 2 on the list is Mike ...

Kicking the Tires: Colorado
Published 1/23/2008 by TB <info@bringonthecats.com> at Bring On The Cats: Front Page Posts
This is going to be a pretty brief kicking the tires because it's a midweek game and I'm still slogging through my 60-page paper.  Not that I'm complaining.  Well, yeah, I am.  Sorry. Anyway, the Cats actually get a midweek game after being off last Wednesday.  Here is all the vital information for tomorrow's game. Opponent: Colorado Buffaloes Record: 9-8 (1-2) RPI (Pomeroy): 133 Pomeroy Adjusted Offensive Efficiency: 104.0 (122nd) Pomeroy Adjusted Defensive Efficiency: 98.7 (135th) Leading Players: Reggie Roby: 16.3 ...

ESPN Suspends Dana Jacobson For Mike and Mike Roast Antics(VIDEO)
Published 1/24/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
This is the official statement from ESPN on the suspension of First Take Host Dana Jacobson for her remarks and actions at the Mike and Mike Roast in Atlantic City on January 11, 2008. Dana Jacobson, co-host of ESPN2's "First Take," is currently being disciplined for remarks made at a Jan. 11 celebrity roast for ESPN Radio personalities Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic. Her characterizations of the Notre Dame football program, which have been criticized by a Catholic organization, were deemed "inappropriate" by the network, which issued the following statement from Jacobson: "I am sorry. My remarks about Notre Dame were foolish and insensitive. I respect all religions and ...

Shoes For African Charity...Sports and Charity Do Good!(VIDEO)
Published 1/25/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
There is always so many bad things that get reported about athletes and the things they do, but this an instance where Sports and Charity work together to do some good. IUPUI Head Basketball coach Ron Hunter met with Samaritan's Feet founder Emmanuel "Manny" Ohonme and decided to do something to collect 30,000 pairs of shoes for children in Africa. So far, they have raised 110,000 pairs of shoes! On Thursday Hunter coached in bare feet as they took on Oakland University to highlight his cause. IUPUI announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security had donated 10,000 pairs, with the possibility of more to come. Soles4Souls, a Nashville-based charity, donated ...

Tiger Woods Leads Buick Invitational After 2nd Day
Published 1/25/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
Tiger Woods took control of the Buick Invitational on the 2nd Day of action in the young PGA Season. Starting the day in a tie for 3rd, Tiger shot a 65 to jump into the lead by 4 strokes over Kevin Streelman. Big hitter Boo Weekley is tied for 4th after shooting a 66 on the day and moving up from 51st place. Wouldn't a final day pairing of Woods and Weekley be? The finese and grace that is Tiger and the power and strength of Boo. Here's hoping for a Sunday pairing! Below is the top 10 players listed below as well as where they started the day at. 1 T3 Tiger Woods -12 2 T3 Kevin Streelman -8 3 T7 Stewart Cink -7 T4 T51 Boo Weekley -6 T4 2 Brad Adamonis -6 T4 ...

Miami Dolphins Hire High School Coach!
Published 1/26/2008 by Stump at MUD FREE SPORTS
West Genesee (Syracuse,NY) High School Football coach Steve Bush was elevated to Offensive Assistant of the Miami Dolphins. This is quite a jump for a H.S. coach, but as most of us know, connections are EVERYTHING! Turns out that Bush was the defensive coordinator under new Head Coach Tony Sparano when he was the head guy at the University of New Haven. The other connection on the team is Paul Pasqualoni, the former Syracuse University Coach that Bush worked for is now the Dolphins Defensive Coordinator. To his credit, Bush led West Genny to a state title, so the guy has some ability...i am just saying,