Big Hits Tampa,Fla – Ryan Clark doesn’t seem all that dangerous. Just short of 6 feet he’s a bubbly kind of guy who seems more likely to talk an opposing player into submission than leave him motionless on the field.
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Stepping Up Boston,Ma – Before this season, Scott Clemmensen’s most decorated days as a goaltender came when he led Boston College to a national championship.
Living Up To Hype Los Angeles,Ca – While Greg Oden has been encouraged by his recent run of success, the Portland Trail Blazers rookie center knows he needs to show some consistency in order to live up to his billing as a No. 1 overall draft pick.
Shootout Win Montreal,Qu – The NHL All-Star game was settled in the newest of ways in hockey’s oldest city.
Getting Even New York,N.Y. – Joe Torre takes some harsh swings at Alex Rodriguez, Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees in a book due out early next month, according to New York newspaper reports.
Yao Hurting New York,N.Y. – Yao Ming’s sore right knee sidelined him for the Houston Rockets just as they welcomed back Tracy McGrady and Ron Artest.
Back Again Tampa,Fl – Yes, Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt knows the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense like no one else from another team. He helped design it. He taught Ben Roethlisberger to run it. His system enabled the Steelers to win a Super Bowl three years ago.
Cooling Off Miami,Fl – After a torrid December the Atlanta Hawks have had a subpar January, and even when they have played well this month it’s been against sub-.500 opponents.
Big Problem Stillwater,Ok – Oklahoma big man Blake Griffin will create matchup problems for most teams. Oklahoma State, though, seems particularly vulnerable.
Not Getting Easier South Bend,In – For a Notre Dame team seeking to end its longest losing slide in almost three years, a matchup with surging Marquette might not be the best solution.