Articles by nathan rush

2012 NFL Draft Grades for Each Team

NFL It's never too early to grade the 2012 NFL Draft, which saw Commissioner Roger Goodell hugging and high-fiving future Pro Bowlers and potential busts. Here's a team-by-team look at the winners and ...

2 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, News, Andrew Luck, Matt Kalil, Mel Kiper, Mike Mayock, Morris Claiborne, Rich Eisen, Robert Griffin III, Roger Goodell, Ryan Tannehill, Trent Richardson

Biggest Busts in NFL Draft History

NFL The biggest busts in recent NFL Draft history — from Tony Mandarich to JaMarcus Russell, and the infamous Mike Mamula, Ryan Leaf, Akili Smith and Charles Rogers swings-and-misses in between. ...

3 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Akili Smith, Charles Rogers, Courtney Brown, JaMarcus Russell, Lawrence Phillips, Mike Mamula, Ryan Leaf, Tony Mandarich, Trev Alberts

2012 NFL Draft: Andrew Luck vs. Robert Griffin III

NFL Stanford’s Andrew Luck and Baylor’s Robert Griffin III are poised to become just the fifth pair of quarterbacks to be selected No. 1 and 2 overall in the draft since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970....

4 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts, Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins

Greatest Kentucky Basketball Team Ever?

College Basketball John Calipari’s Kentucky Wildcats play Rick Pitino’s Louisville Cardinals in the Final Four on Saturday in a game that will determine the best team in the Commonwealth this season. But eve...

6 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: College Basketball, News, Anthony Davis, Antoine Walker, Darius Miller, Derek Anderson, Doron Lamb, John Calipari, Marquis Teague, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Rick Pitino, Ron Mercer, Terrence Jones, Tony Delk, Walter McCarty, Kentucky Wildcats

NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Preview: West Region

College Basketball NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Preview: West Region Top Dog — Michigan State (1) Coach Tom Izzo punched the ticket to his 10th Sweet 16, thanks in no small part to his all-everything point forw...

8 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: College Basketball, Billy Donovan, Buzz Williams, Darius Johnson Odom, Draymond Green, Erving Walker, Rick Pitino, Tom Izzo, Florida Gators, Louisville Cardinals, Marquette Golden Eagles, Michigan State Spartans, Missouri Tigers, Norfolk State Spartans

NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Preview: Midwest Region

College Basketball NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Preview: Midwest Region Top Dog — North Carolina (1) After getting shot-swatting forward John Henson back from a wrist injury suffered in the ACC Tournament, the ...

8 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: College Basketball, Harrison Barnes, John Henson, Kendall Marshall, Mark Gottfried, Roy Williams, Kansas Jayhawks, NC State Wolfpack, North Carolina Tar Heels

NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Preview: East Region

College Basketball NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Preview: East Region Top Dog — Syracuse (1) The Syracuse Orange continued their strange season — which has included the Bernie Fine sex abuse scandal, failed dr...

8 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: College Basketball, Bo Ryan, Fab Melo, Jared Sullinger, Jim Boeheim, John Jenkins, Jordan Taylor, Thad Matta, Ohio State Buckeyes, Syracuse Orange, Vanderbilt Commodores, Wisconsin Badgers

NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Preview: South Region

College Basketball NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Preview: South Region Top Dog — Kentucky (1) As expected, the Kentucky Wildcats dominated their first two opponents, averaging 84 points per game and a 15.5-point...

8 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: College Basketball, Anthony Davis, C.J. McCollum, John Calipari, Marquis Teague, Mike Krzyzewski, Terrence Jones, Duke Blue Devils, Indiana Hoosiers, Lehigh Mountain Hawks

Randy Moss Signs with San Francisco 49ers

NFL “Straight gold, homey?” Randy Moss has agreed to a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers following a workout with coach Jim Harbaugh — who threw passes to Moss after picking up the 3...

9 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Jim Harbaugh, Randy Moss, San Francisco 49ers

NCAA Tournament: South Region Preview

College Basketball 2012 NCAA Tournament SOUTH REGION Atlanta Top Two – Kentucky (1), Duke (2) The Kentucky Wildcats (32–2, 16–0 SEC) enter the Big Dance as the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tourn...

9 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: College Basketball, Anthony Davis, Austin Rivers, John Calipari, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Mike Krzyzewski, Perry Jones III, Shaka Smart, Baylor Bears, Duke Blue Devils, Indiana Hoosiers, Kentucky Wildcats, VCU Rams

NCAA Tournament: Midwest Region Preview

College Basketball 2012 NCAA Tournament MIDWEST REGION St. Louis Top Two – North Carolina (1), Kansas (2) The North Carolina Tar Heels (29–5, 14–2 ACC) were the preseason No. 1 team in the country...

9 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: College Basketball, Bill Self, Harrison Barnes, Juan Fernandez, Roy Williams, Thomas Robinson, Tim Hardaway Jr., Tyler Zeller, Belmont Bruins, Georgetown Hoyas, Kansas Jayhawks, North Carolina Tar Heels, Temple Owls

NCAA Tournament: East Region Preview

College Basketball 2012 NCAA Tournament EAST REGION Boston Top Two – Syracuse (1), Ohio State (2) The Syracuse Orange (31–2, 17–1 Big East) are a No. 1 seed for the third time in program history. ...

9 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: College Basketball, Fab Melo, Jared Sullinger, Jim Boeheim, John Jenkins, Jordan Taylor, Thad Matta, Ohio State Buckeyes, Syracuse Orange, Vanderbilt Commodores, West Virginia Mountaineers, Wisconsin Badgers

NCAA Tournament: West Region Preview

College Basketball 2012 NCAA Tournament WEST REGION Phoenix Top Two – Michigan State (1), Missouri (2) The Michigan State Spartans (27–7, 13–5 Big Ten) locked up the fourth No. 1 seed by beating O...

9 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: College Basketball, Bradley Beal, Casper Ware, Draymond Green, Keith Appling, Marcus Denmon, Florida Gators, Michigan State Spartans, Missouri Tigers, Murray State Racers

Dontari Poe Has Best Performance at Combine

NFL After Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III wowed scouts over the weekend, Memphis nose tackle Dontari Poe stole the show at the NFL Scouting Combine when the defensive prospects took to the field-tur...

10 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Deion Sanders, Dontari Poe, Janoris Jenkins, Luke Kuechly, Melvin Ingram, Morris Claiborne, Nick Perry, Rich Eisen

Robert Griffin III, Stephen Hill Dominate Combine

NFL Andrew Luck is still the No. 1 prospect in the draft, but Robert Griffin III and Matt Kalil made their case at the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday and Sun...

11 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Andrew Luck, Matt Kalil, Robert Griffin III, Stephen Hill

2012 NFL Mock Draft

NFL The first round of the 2012 NFL Draft will be held on April 26 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. ...

11 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Andrew Luck, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Justin Blackmon, Matt Kalil, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Morris Claiborne, Robert Griffin III, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Trent Richardson, Washington Redskins

Kenny Smith Talks March Madness, NBA Linsanity and More

College Basketball Athlon Sports sat down with Kenny Smith, who covers the NBA on TNT — along with Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson and Co. as a member of the Emmy award-winning Inside the NBA —...

11 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: College Basketball, NBA, Charles Barkley, Dean Smith, Dwyane Wade, Hakeem Olajuwon, Harrison Barnes, Jeremy Lin, Kendall Marshall, Kenny Smith, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Tyler Zeller

Brady Quinn Jealous Of Tim Tebow

NFL Brady Quinn will need Tim Tebow’s forgiveness now that Yahoo! Sports’ NFL columnist Michael Silver has finished his controversial article, “The Year of Magical Stinking: An Oral History of Te...

11 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, News, Brady Quinn, Denver Broncos, Tim Tebow

Mariano Rivera to Retire?

MLB Yesterday everyone was asking, “When will Mariano Rivera arrive?” Today the question has become, “When will Mariano Rivera leave?” Apparently, the iconic Panamanian closer whose entranc...

12 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: MLB, Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees

NBA Rising Stars Challenge Mock Draft

NBA NBA All-Star Weekend is taking it back to the playground this year, with Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley picking sides for the Rising Stars Challenge — formerly the Rookies vs. Sophomores ...

12 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NBA, Blake Griffin, Charles Barkley, John Wall, Shaquille O'Neal

Hanley Ramirez will bounce back in 2012

MLB The Marlins appear to be starting from scratch in 2012. But the reality is that the 15-year-old team with two World Series titles has a flashy new, eye-catching paintjob but will be powered by the ...

12 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: MLB, Hanley Ramirez, Jose Reyes, Mike Stanton, Ozzie Guillen, Miami Marlins

Lefty Loose; Tiger Tight at Pebble Beach

Golf By winning the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Phil Mickelson earned his 40th career PGA Tour victory and proved he still has the mojo to win another major championship — having already wo...

13 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: Golf, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods

Is Eli Manning a Hall of Famer?

NFL Yes Like it or not, Eli’s “Manning face” will be immortalized in bronze when his bust is unveiled at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. And it will only take five years after ...

13 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Eli Manning, New York Giants

Super Bowl XLVI Hall of Famers

NFL The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Selection Committee will meet in Indianapolis on Feb. 4, the day before Super Bowl XLVI, to debate and vote on the 2012 Hall of Fame class — which will be the 50...

14 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Bill Belichick, Eli Manning, Jason Pierre-Paul, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Rob Gronzkowski, Tom Brady, Tom Coughlin, Vince Wilfork

Game, Set, Rematch

NFL The greatest battles in sports often produce the greatest rematches. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. All are classic rivalri...

14 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Bill Belichick, Eli Manning, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Tom Brady, Tom Coughlin

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