A strong leader inspires others to follow in his footsteps. A few NFL coaches fit that description, and then there are weak misfits such as Wade Phillips.
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Off the field, Ben Roethlisberger has been a wreck, whether flying off a motorcycle or finding trouble with women from Lake Tahoe to Georgia. But he claims he’s a better man now.
Posting random thoughts on Facebook or Twitter can be risky business for college athletes. A dumb comment might result in a suspension. A comment by Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley triggered a mini media frenzy.
Initially, after LeBron James announced the big decision to take his talents to South Beach, where he planned to party and play for the Miami Heat, the knee-jerk reactions were mostly negative.
It was LaDainian Tomlinson who crossed the goal line on a 2-yard run and carried the New York Jets to their second win-and-cover thriller of the week. Tomlinson’s touchdown was far from the deciding play of Sunday’s game, though.
It takes a strong guy to carry the hopes of the New York Yankees through October. CC Sabathia is fit for the role at 6 feet 7 inches and about 300 pounds, with the workhorse attitude of a true ace.
If it seems the NFL has been turned upside down, everything is as it seems. The New Orleans Saints are no longer on top, and Drew Brees just lost to an undrafted rookie quarterback.