The Sports Zone http://icemen.yuku.com/forums/103 en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:56:58 GMT Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:14:27 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Yuku http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://icemen.yuku.com/forums/103 Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ 2009 MLB Off-Season Discussion ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/800/t/2009-MLB-Off-Season-Discussion.html Braves made a couple of bullpen moves...Billy Wagner gets $7M for a year, and Takashi Saito gets $3.2M for a year. At that price tag, are they really a significant improvement over Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez?

In other news, Philly grabbed Placido Polanco for $18M over 3 years, Seattle got Chone Figgins for $36M over 4 years, and the Red Sox signed Marco Scutaro for 2 years with an option.

Should be a busy week, now that the Winter Meetings are underway in Indy. Where... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/800 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:59:19 GMT <![CDATA[ Tiger Seriously Injured ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/786/t/Tiger-Seriously-Injured.html
Very odd story that's still developing. I wonder if perhaps an animal ran out in front of him, or something like that. Don't know why else he'd lose control like that... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/786 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:43:51 GMT <![CDATA[ 2009-10 NBA Discussion ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/784/t/2009-10-NBA-Discussion.html We're now about a month into the NBA season. I suppose it's time to finally start the discussion thread...

* Oddity in the standings right now: The Cavs are technically a half-game ahead of the Bucks in the Central, but Milwaukee is listed as the division leader because of a greater winning percentage. Don't see that very often.

* The Pacers lost 3 to start the season, then won 5 straight, and now have lost 3 in a row again. Streaky much?

* The Nets are... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/784 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:13:21 GMT <![CDATA[ 2009-10 College Hoops Discussion ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/783/t/2009-10-College-Hoops-Discussion.html I know a lot of folks don't pay much attention to college hoops until March Madness, but if anything particularly noteworthy happens during the regular season, now we'll have a sticky thread available to talk about it. Some potential points of discussion for now...

* Kansas is the clear #1 in the polls so far. If last year is any indication, that means they'll probably lose in the next couple weeks. Or are the Jayhawks for real?

* Kentucky is ranked 5th, but has... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/783 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:12:35 GMT <![CDATA[ "Dynamic" Ticket Pricing ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/711/t/-Dynamic-Ticket-Pricing.html
Dallas Stars Implement "Dynamic" Ticket Pricing System

Sounds like this could end up being used on a more widespread basis, and not just in the NHL. Ticket prices generally start out at the same level - although some "premium" games start higher as is currently common - but then the prices can fluctuate based on the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/711 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:31:23 GMT <![CDATA[ 2009 NFL Discussion ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/705/t/2009-NFL-Discussion.html
Anyway, now I'm looking forward to Sunday and the real full-scale kickoff of... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/705 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:25:40 GMT <![CDATA[ In Another U-Turn, Favre Un-Retires ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/688/t/In-Another-U-Turn-Favre-Un-Retires.html New York Times

Well, that didn't take long.

Brett Favre, who only three weeks ago said he planned to remain retired, changed his mind yet again Tuesday, agreeing to join the Minnesota Vikings after all. It's the second time in two years... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Gibbie42) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/688 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:24:08 GMT <![CDATA[ The NASCAR Hall of Fame's First Class ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/677/t/The-NASCAR-Hall-of-Fame-s-First-Class.html The first induction class of the new NASCAR Hall of Fame will be inducted in May, but voting is right around the corner in October. The nomination list has been cut down to 25, and only 5 will be included in the first class. Below are the 25 finalists, listed in alphabetical order. Which 5 would get your nod?

• Bobby Allison, driver
• Buck Baker, driver
• Red Byron, driver
• Richard Childress, owner
• Dale Earnhardt, driver
• Richie Evans, driver
• Tim... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/677 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:45:17 GMT <![CDATA[ Can the United Football League work? ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/676/t/Can-the-United-Football-League-work-.html On the heels of the Arena Football League closing up shop for good, the United Football League aims to get off the ground this fall. Do you think it has a chance, or will it just be yet another failed startup like the XFL?

If you have no idea what I'm talking about, here are the basics...

GENERAL INFO:
• Regular Season: 6 games per team, starting October 8th
• Championship: Friday, November 27th (Las Vegas)
• Game Days: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/676 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:44:40 GMT <![CDATA[ NFL Pre-Season ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/671/t/NFL-Pre-Season.html Last night, the off-season officially ended. The annual Hall of Fame Game in Canton, featuring the Titans and Bills, kicked off the pre-season. Frankly, I don't care if the game meant nothing...football was on my TV, which is always a good thing!

Few random thoughts...

I got a kick out of the fake punt. Jeff Fisher just loves trick plays when you least expect them.

Vince Young didn't look like a guy who's ready to regain his starting role anytime... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/671 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:13:05 GMT <![CDATA[ Michael Vick ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/660/t/Michael-Vick.html
1. I am by no means an animal rights activist, or animal lover. Yes, I like animals and think they deserve humane treatment, but by no means should their' lives be valued over human life, nor should they be treated better than any human being.

2. What Michael Vick did was atrocious and despicable.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Gonzo85) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/660 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:09:30 GMT <![CDATA[ NFL Predictions... ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/651/t/NFL-Predictions-.html So, the oddsmakers in Vegas have set the over/under numbers for wins this season. Thoughts? Do any of these seem way off base?

The Top 6:
Patriots (11.5)
Steelers (10.5)
Colts (10)
Giants (10)
Chargers (9.5)
Eagles (9.5)

The Bottom 6:
Lions (5)
Raiders (5.5)
Rams (5.5)
Chiefs (6)
Bengals (6)
Bucs (6.5)

Here's the breakdown by division, giving us a peek at what Vegas thinks the final standings will look... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/651 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:33:56 GMT <![CDATA[ UFC 100 ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/650/t/UFC-100.html feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/650 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:42:48 GMT <![CDATA[ Battle Creek Knights (PBL) out for 10, possibly for good ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/646/t/Battle-Creek-Knights-PBL-out-for-10-possibly-for-good.html
http://www.battlecreekenq...hts-to-sit-out-next-year

Hopefully the Revolution are able to capitalize on this opportunity - perhaps offering discounted season tickets to former Knights season ticket holders.

http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/646 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:01:37 GMT <![CDATA[ Sponsor Logos on Jerseys ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/636/t/Sponsor-Logos-on-Jerseys.html
The Phoenix Mercury will no longer sport the Mercury's team logo on the front of their jerseys. Instead, the logo of LifeLock (an identity-theft protection company) will now adorn the team's uniforms as part of a lucrative sponsorship deal. (See feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/636 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:37:24 GMT <![CDATA[ Talkin' Baseball... ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/635/t/Talkin-39-Baseball-.html Couple topics to spur some discussion...

* Since MLB expanded to 6 divisions, two-thirds of the division leaders on June 1 have made the playoffs. This year, the division leaders on June 1 were the Yankees, Tigers, Rangers, Phillies, Brewers and Dodgers. Which 2 are most likely to miss out? I think the Dodgers are a lock, and the Yankees are too since they're looking good enough to take the wild card even if they lose the division. The other 4 are up in the air, but if I had... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/635 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:36:53 GMT <![CDATA[ Indy 500 Time! ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/628/t/Indy-500-Time-.html Memorial Day weekend is almost here, which means it's once again time for The Greatest Spectacle in Racing and The Mediocrest Spectacle in Online Sports Contests...

I've done this for the last 3 years on my own message board, and it's always gotten a good response. (I've sucked every year despite being an avid IndyCar fan, but it's fun anyway.) I'm posting this here, on my own board, and on the Indiana Ice board, and I'm... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/628 Mon, 18 May 2009 20:59:26 GMT <![CDATA[ John Madden Retires ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/623/t/John-Madden-Retires.html After 30 years of broadcasting, John Madden is calling it quits at 73.

He says he still loves the game and broadcasting it (i.e. stating the obvious over and over again without actually providing any insightful commentary), but he wants to spend more time with his family.

Rumor has it that the real reason behind his retirement is that he can't fathom going through an NFL... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/623 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:46:52 GMT <![CDATA[ 2009 NBA Playoffs ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/622/t/2009-NBA-Playoffs.html For the first time in my adult life, I didn't watch a single NBA game from start to finish this season. I watched bits and pieces of the Pacers from time to time, but that was about it. So, without further adieu, my almost completely in-the-dark first round picks...

EAST:
#1 Cavs vs #8 Pistons - Cavs in 5
#2 Celtics vs #7 Bulls - Celtics in 5
#3 Magic vs #6 76ers - Magic in 5
#4 Hawks vs #5 Heat... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/622 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:45:41 GMT <![CDATA[ March Madness Contest! ]]> http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/590/t/March-Madness-Contest-.html I'm sure I'm not the only person here who annually makes a pathetic attempt at filling out brackets successfully. Misery loves company, right?

So...it's time for MANIAC MADNESS!

Start here.

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