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Update: The Philadelphia Daily News is reporting that the Eagles named former offensive line coach Juan Castillo as defensive coordinator.
Fantasy Impact: This moves comes as as total surprise and makes you wonder if the Eagles are regretting firing Sean McDermott. The Philly media is sure to have a field day with this hire.
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Manifestos get a bad rap.
Probably because this guy wrote one and another one invented Communism.
But don’t worry; you will enjoy this manifesto. You won’t be getting any strange packages in the mail and the KGB won’t be knocking on your door. Nope, this manifesto is about something actually, well, awesome: the new NBA Jam.
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Update: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady won the 2010 AP Offensive Player of the Year Award.
Fantasy Impact: It is no surprise Tom Brady took home this award. He tore up defenses and conducted his team to a 14-2 regular season record. Brady also won the MVP of the league. Look for Brady to do the same thing next season, as they try to get their revenge on their bitter rival the New York Jets.
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It’s morning. While you get out your favorite coffee mug, pour a glass of orange juice, and make sure you have enough milk for your bowl of cereal, get yourself back up to date with the happenings in, or at least somewhat near, the sporting universe.
The following are links that we’re certain Satcha Pretto would love.
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Coming into the 2011 fantasy baseball season, just like every other season, there are many questions regarding breakout players (will they sustain?) and guys coming off of down seasons (will they bounce back?).
For the average fantasy owner, the answers to those questions are simply pure guesswork and speculation. However, for the dedicated Midwest Sports Fans subscriber (premium features coming soon!) we have better ways to give you answers.
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Fact: Phil Jackson has won 11 NBA Titles, and only one other coach in history has even won half as many.
Fact: Phil Jackson coached two of the three greatest guards and one of the five greatest big men of all time…at their peak.
Sounds like the perfect time to have a sports debate.
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Go where no workout has taken you before.
It’s been a while since I have let out my inner sultriness. In fact, the last time was almost a year ago when I attempted a swing around a shiny pole during a pole dancing class at Move Studio in Dallas, TX. And let me tell you, I felt like the exact opposite of a sexpot. In fact, I felt like an uncoordinated, graceless sloth trying to get my feet off the ground during a swing.
With 2011 rolling on, I realized I was slouching into my fitness comfort zone and it was time to truly step outside the walls of the aerobics studio and shake what my mama gave me – which is quite a lot. So I thought “what better way to shake it up” than to throw on some heels and hit up Centre for Dance in Dallas!
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Last Thursday (we know, like 2,000 years ago in Internet time) the NBA All-Star Game starters were announced. Let’s take a quick jaunt down memory lane, reset what we know, and look at who made the cut for the seven reserve spots in each respective conference.
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Update: According to NFL.com's Jason La Canfora, the Ravens are expected to retain free agent DT Haloti Ngata with the franchise tag. The Ravens can't sign him to an extension without a new CBA in place.
Fantasy Impact: It is no secret the Ravens want to sign Ngata to a long term deal, and placing the franchise tag on him is the first step.
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Update: According to NFL.com's Jason La Canfora, the Ravens are expected to retain free agent DT Haloti Ngata with the franchise tag. The Ravens can't sign him to an extension without a new CBA in place.
Fantasy Impact: It is no secret the Ravens want to sign Ngata to a long term deal, and placing the franchise tag on him is the first step.
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Update: According to NFL.com's Jason La Canfora, the Ravens are expected to retain free agent DT Haloti Ngata with the franchise tag. The Ravens can't sign him to an extension without a new CBA in place.
Fantasy Impact: It is no secret the Ravens want to sign Ngata to a long term deal, and placing the franchise tag on him is the first step.
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Update: Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey (ankle) plans to practice by Thursday or Friday, and now predicts there is a "75 percent chance" he will play in the Super Bowl. "I'm definitely not going to count that young man out," coach Mike Tomlin added.
Fantasy Impact: Pouncey is no longer in a hard cast and is showing progress. It would be a miracle if he actually played given the past reports, but we will find out soon enough.
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Update: Bears GM Jerry Angelo confirmed that quarterback Caleb Hanie's stock "went up in our eyes" after his performance in the NFC Championship game. "He showed poise. You want to look for that at the quarterback position," said Angelo.
Fantasy Impact: Hanie is going to be a restricted free agent this offseason, but look for the Bears to tender him and keep him as Jay Cutler's backup.
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Update: The USA Today is reporting that Packers President Mark Murphy indicated that the team would welcome Brett Favre back into a role with the franchise to restore relations between the two sides. "At the appropriate time, we'll reach out to him," Murphy said. "And I envision he'll come back into the fold."
Fantasy Impact: Favre isn't going to work in the Packers front office given he has a bad relationship with GM Ted Thompson. He may get some cake job with the organization just so the Packers can save face and bring him back in the fold.
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Update: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb reiterated Tuesday that he "just wants to start somewhere."
Fantasy Impact: Kolb has not demanded a trade out of Philly, but it seems like just that. Michael Vick will get the franchise tag, and will make upwards of $20 million next season. Kolb is going to be the backup at best, but look for Philly to seriously considering dealing him.
