September 2015 – My Mind on Sports

Pittsburgh Steelers: The show must go on

September 30, 2015September 30, 2015 Javan WellsBaltimore Ravens, Ben Roethlisberger, Michael Vick, NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers0 comment

As Pittsburgh Steelers fans watched as Big Ben left out of the stadium clutching his left knee, I am sure they felt as if the season’s hopes left with him, but i would not panic just yet. Steelers QB Ben Rothlisberger injured his knee late in the third quarter after a low hit by Rams’ safety Mark Barron. The hit… Read More

NBA Wizards

Wizards Media Day Roundup

September 29, 2015September 30, 2015 Troy JeffersonBen Standig, Brad Beal, Bradley Beal, Golden State Warriors, J. Michael, John Wall, Jorge Castillo, Martell Webster, Mike Sykes, NBA, Randy Wittman, stretch 4, Washington Wizards0 comment

The Washington Wizards hosted media day on Monday afternoon and one thing was apparent: their newfound commitment to playing with “pace and space.” This time last year, the Wizards employed a “1990s esque” offensive approach, starting Nene and Gortat, both of whom play in the low post and are “brawlers” rather than finesse big men. This year, Washington will try… Read More

NCAAF

Bruins bruise Wildcats in the Desert

September 29, 2015 Jamaal MooreArizona Wildcats, Jerrard Randall, Josh Rosen, Nate Phillips Anu Solomon, Scooby Wright, UCLA Bruins0 comment

Unfazed by the big moment, bright lights or the unfriendly confines of Arizona Stadium, young Josh Rosen has once again proven that he is capable of leading this UCLA team to a Pac-12 Championship. He may have fallen victim to the pressure in his first night game against BYU last week, but showed some relentless poise in an even more… Read More

NFL

Panthers Trade for Veteran Jared Allen

September 28, 2015September 29, 2015 Eddie McDonaldCarolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Jared Allen, NFL0 comment

On Monday afternoon the Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears made a deal that sends five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen from Chicago to Carolina. The move is pending a physical. Panthers are trading for former Bears LB Jared Allen, as @JayGlazer reported. Bears paid Allen an $11.5 million roster bonus. Panthers’ gain — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 28, 2015… Read More