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1/22 3:00 ET............ At Denver.............-3.5............. Pittsburgh 1/22 6:30 ET............ At Seattle............ -3.5............. Carolina

I don't see how this trade makes a difference to what the sox would do.

site is also reporting this.

there's no such paper as the Seattle Sun Times, there's the Seattle Times, but not the Seattle Sun Times.

well schillingouttheks, as an O lineman you can appreciate the amazing job Manning's line does in staying in their three point stances so long without false starts. He'll have them there for up to 30 seconds and they've handled it really well. You'd think he'd give them a pat on the back instead of throwing them under the bus like he did after the game.

since the pats season is over I took the liberty of posting this article for you guys for those of you w/o insider... Justice makes the big board By Mel Kiper Jr. Special to ESPN Insider Oh, how the Big Board is a changing! Right now, 15 underclassmen are carrying first round grades according to my rankings, with 10 others projected as second rounders. We are still waiting on several potential early rounders to make their decisions known. Remember, junior's and third year sophomores (as was the case with South Carolina DB Ko Simpson) have until January 15th to decide whether to move into the 2006 NFL Draft process or return to college for another season. As of now 13 underclassmen are in my current Top 25, with five others ever so close to making a move onto the Big Board. Obviously, film evaluation is taking place every day, so you can expect to see a few minor changes over the next month or so with the underclassmen. The all-star games are now upon us and that's when you will see some shifting of personnel from the senior class on the Big Board. Then comes the Combine Workout February, followed by individual testing. That's why just about every week leading up to Draft Day on April 29th, you will see changes on the Big Board as well as with any first round projections. By the way, I will have my initial First Round projection coming up on Tuesday, January 17th. My entire Big Board: 1. Reggie Bush, USC (6-0, 200 pounds) | previous rank: unranked(Junior) He will give the team who drafts him a multi-faceted offensive attack as he will be dangerous from backfield, as a slot receiver and as a returner. 2. Matt Leinart, QB, USC (6-4, 225 pounds) | previous rank: 1 His arm strength has improved since last season, and he is throwing the ball even better. Leinart might not have repeated as the Heisman Trophy winner, but he makes plays when he has to. He should remain at the top of the draft board. 3. Vince Young, QB, Texas (6-5, 233) | previous rank: unranked (Junior) Young's stock has risen considerably after an amazing performance in the Rose Bowl. He's big, strong and exceptionally fast. The New Orleans Saints will have to at least consider taking him as the No. 2 pick in the draft. 4. Mario Williams, DE, NC State (6-7, 285) | previous rank: 3 (Junior) A dominant physical presence and had some great individual performances at the end of year. Williams is a big, strong pro-type defensive end and has all skills NFL coaches are looking for. 5. D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT, Virginia (6-5?, 295) | previous rank: 3 Came back from a knee injury and still remains the top offensive lineman on the board. Ideal left tackle in the NFL. 6. A.J. Hawk, LB, Ohio State (6-1?, 242) | previous rank: 4 The top defensive player in the senior class. An instinctive player and a sure tackler, he knows which angles to take to the ball and finds his way through traffic very well. 7. DeMeco Ryans, OLB, Alabama (6-1?, 235) | previous rank: 5 Leader of the Crimson Tide defense. Has impressed in the Tide's biggest games this season. Alabama's defense did all it could to try to keep undefeated season alive. 8. Tamba Hali, DE, Penn State (6-3, 267) | previous rank: 6 Has been at the top of his game all year. Hali is the best player on one of the best defenses in the country. A natural pass-rusher who has been fun to watch all season. 9. Vernon Davis, TE, Maryland (6-3, 250) | previous rank: 7 (Junior) Physically gifted athlete who plays the tight end like a wide receiver. Davis is a phenomenal pass catcher and is a better prospect than when Kellen Winslow came out of Miami. 10. Haloti Ngata, DT, Oregon (6-5, 338) | previous rank: unranked He finished the season with three sacks and nine tackles for losses this season, while ranking sixth on the Ducks in total tackles with 61, including 32 unassisted. 11. DeAngelo Williams, RB, Memphis (5-9, 215) | previous rank: 8 (Junior) Third in the nation in rushing yards per game, despite not playing behind one of the best offensive lines. Could very well be a top-10 pick. 12. LenDale White RB, USC (6-2, 235) | previous rank: unranked (Junior) He's big, strong and deceptively fast with a nose for the endzone. 13. Michael Huff, DB, Texas (6-1, 205) | previous rank: 9 Athletic and instinctive, he has shown the versatility to play cornerback or safety at the next level. 14. Jay Cutler, QB, Vanderbilt (6-3?, 227) | previous rank: 10 Second-best senior QB on the board behind Matt Leinart. Has the potential to be a first-round pick, depending on how he performs in the Senior Bowl and individual workouts. Laurence Maroney Laurence Maroney rushed for 3,933 in three years at Minnesota. 15 Laurence Maroney, RB, Minnesota (5-11, 205) | previous rank: 13 (Junior) A very good natural runner who is very smooth and patient. At Minnesota, Maroney allowed his blocks to get set up and develop. He has good vision and the ability to shift gears quickly. 16. Santonio Holmes, WR, Ohio State (5-10, 185) | previous rank: 11 (Junior) He is very tough and is willing to make catches in traffic. Holmes is a very good route runner and has a good burst out of his break. Holmes doesn't have the greatest size, but is very tough. 17. Leonard Pope, TE, Georgia (6-7, 250) | previous rank: 12 (Junior) He's an absolutely huge target and is a mismatch every time he's on the field. Georgia relied heavily on Pope in the passing game because he is a rare talent for a player of his size. 18. Winston Justice OT, USC (6-6, 311) | previous rank: unranked (Junior) A great athlete and very gifted, Justice is as good as any right tackle in the country at getting downfield beyond the defensive line. 19. Chad Greenway, LB, Iowa (6-2?, 244) | previous rank: 15 Has become one of the nation's topflight linebackers the past two years. A smart player with great physical skills, Greenway knows how to find the ball and can go all over the field to get to it. 20. Ernie Sims, LB, Florida State (6-0, 200) | previous rank: unranked (Junior) Sims finished fourth on FSU with 70 stops this season. He's an extremely fast and 'backer who's used to being the focus of opposing offenses game plans. 21. Jimmy Williams, CB, Virginia Tech (6-2?, 207) | previous rank: 14 Gives the Hokies a shutdown cornerback who can lock up the opposing team's top receiver. He eliminates one side of the field. A former safety who moved to corner before the 2004 season. 22. Ashton Youboty, CB, Ohio St. (6-1, 188) | previous rank: unranked (Junior) The first team All-Big Ten selection has very good cover skills and has excellent on field intelligence . 23. Mathias Kiwanuka, DE, Boston College (6-5?, 260) | previous rank: 16 Came back from an injury against Virginia during season. A tremendous talent who needs to polish his pass-rushing skills. 24. Ko Simpson, DB, South Carolina (6-1, 201) | previous rank: unranked (third year sophomore) The former freshman All-America completed his sophomore season with 103 tackles and one interception. 25. Orien Harris, DT, Miami (6-3, 307) | previous rank: 19 Blessed with a ton of talent, Harris has bounced back from a subpar junior campaign. He has maximized his ability on a consistent basis in 2005. DROPPED Derek Hagan, WR, Arizona State (6-1?, 203) | previous rank: 17 A precise route runner who will come into the NFL in 2006 with a great understanding of what is expected to be an immediate contributor. Thomas Howard, LB, UTEP (6-2?, 233) | previous rank: 19 Has come a long way since his days as a walk-on defensive back. UTEP's best defensive player, Howard is a gifted athlete with 4.4 speed who covers the field from sideline to sideline. Sinorice Moss, WR, Miami (5-8? 183) | previous rank: 20 Can turn a short completion into a coast-to-coast TD. Not great size, but Moss has great speed and should excel at the next level. Chad Jackson, WR, Florida (6-1, 205) | previous rank: 21 (Junior) Has the ability to make a play after the catch. Jackson averaged 22.3 yards per catch as a sophomore and had 81 receptions in 2005. Worked the underneath routes for Chris Leak very well and kept chains moving in 2005. Ryan O'Callaghan, OT, California (6-6?, 340) | previous rank: 22 Depending on who comes out early, O'Callaghan could end up being the highest-rated right tackle prospect in the draft. Prototype right tackle at the next level. Very tough; he played through a broken wrist for most of 2004 and battled through a concussion in '05. Claude Wroten, DT, LSU (6-2, 293) | previous rank: 23 Solid and reliable, Wroten has given LSU consistent play throughout the season. Brodrick Bunkley, DT, Florida State (6-2? 305) | previous rank: 24 Combines strength with quickness and a relentless approach. A very effective pass-rusher for an interior lineman. Kyle Williams, DT, LSU (6-1?, 294) | previous rank: 25 Consistent and productive, he gets overshadowed at times by teammate Claude Wroten, who lines up next to him on the defensive line. Williams never disappears from the action. Mel's Top 5 Juniors Quarterbacks 1. Brady Quinn, Notre Dame 2. Drew Stanton, Michigan St. 3. Troy Smith, Ohio St. 4. Jordan Palmer, UTEP 5. John Beck, BYU Running Backs 1. Michael Bush, Louisville 2. Kenny Irons, Auburn 3. Tony Hunt, Penn St. 4. Brian Leonard, Rutgers 5. Courtney Lewis, Texas A&M 5a. Kenneth Darby, Alabama Wide Receivers 1. Jeff Samardzija, Notre Dame 2. Cory Rodgers, TCU 3. Jason Hill, Washington St. 4. Jarrett Hicks, Texas Tech 5. Steve Smith, USC 5a. Joel Filani, Texas Tech 5b. Courtney Taylor, Auburn Tight Ends 1. Clark Harris, Rutgers 2. Martrez Milner, Georgia 3. Matt Spaeth, Minnesota 4. Ben Patrick, Duke 5. Joe Newton, Oregon St. Offensive linemen 1. Joe Thomas, Wisconsin 2. Levi Brown, Penn St. 3. Justin Blalock, Texas 4. Kyle Young, Fresno St. 5. Doug Free, No. Illinois Place-Kickers 1. Mason Crosby, Colorado 2. Justin Medlock, UCLA 3. Mike Barrow, Idaho 4. Brandon Pace, Virginia Tech 5. Andrew Wellock, Eastern Michigan 5a. Kyle Schlicher, Iowa 5b. John Deraney, NC St. Defensive linemen 1. Gaines Adams, Clemson 2. Adam Carriker, Nebraska 3. Kareem Brown, Miami (Fla) 4. Quentin Moses, Georgia 5. LaMarr Woodley, Michigan 5a. Victor Abiamiri, Notre Dame 5b. Mkristo Bruce, Washington St. Linebackers 1. Paul Posluszny, Penn St. 2. Patrick Willis, Mississippi 3. Ahmad Brooks, Virginia 4. Oscar Lua, USC 5. Rufus Alexander, Oklahoma 5a. Prescott Burgess, Michigan 5b. H.B. Blades, Pittsburgh 5c. Anthony Waters, Clemson Defensive backs 1. LaRon Landry, LSU 2. Brandon Meriweather, Miami (Fla) 3. Michael Griffin, Texas 4. Darnell Bing, USC 5. Eric Weddle, Utah Punters 1. Daniel Sepulveda, Baylor 2. Adam Graessle, Pittsburgh 3. Brandon Fields, Michigan St. 4. Adam Podlesh, Maryland

The Dodgers are no longer involved in David Wells trade talks with the Red Sox and A's. The Diamondbacks, though, are showing mild interest in the left-hander, according to the Boston Globe. Orlando Hernandez, Alex Cintron and Luis Terrero for Wells? It might make sense if either Cintron or Terrero was good enough to play regularly for a contender. The Red Sox were considering getting Jay Payton from the A's in a deal that would have sent Wells to the Dodgers and prospects to Oakland. If neither the Dodgers nor the Padres are in the mix, the Red Sox may be out of possibilities. There's been no sign that the Angels are interested, though Wells for Darin Erstad would make some sense for both teams. The A's could consider Wells for themselves in the unlikely event that they trade Barry Zito prior to Opening Day. per rotoworld

i doubt seattle would go for that, but I wouldn't protest. the guy has a cannon arm, is only 20, and can play SS and OF

4 1/2 hours til 'cuse/ uconn. With the lack of consistent shooting from UConn, if SU packs in the zone and REBOUND defensively we should be able to win. Giving 5 points to home court advantage...I'll say the Cuse wins by 8.

coaches poll is out: Week 11 ESPN/USA Today Poll 1. Duke (31) 16-0 775 2. Florida 16-0 737 3. Connecticut 14-1 688 4. Memphis 15-2 659 5. Illinois 16-1 641 6. Texas 14-2 597 7. Villanova 11-2 574 8. Gonzaga 13-3 560 9. Pittsburgh 14-0 559 10. Washington 14-2 430 11. Indiana 10-3 398 12. Michigan State 14-4 386 13. Wisconsin 14-2 367 14. N.C. State 14-2 362 15. Louisville 13-3 316 16. UCLA 14-3 289 17. West Virginia 12-3 284 18. George Washington 12-1 267 19. Ohio State 12-2 238 20. Syracuse 15-2 234 21. Boston College 12-4 180 22. Maryland 12-4 111 23. North Carolina 10-3 88 24. Oklahoma 10-4 58 25. Iowa 13-4 56 OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES Tennessee 39, Air Force 35, Xavier 25, Colorado 22, Michigan 16, Nevada 16, Southern Illinois 11, Northern Iowa 10, Bucknell 10, UAB 9, LSU 8, Cincinnati 4, Miami 4, Creighton 3, Wake Forest 2, Ohio 2, Nebraska 2, Florida State 1, Manhattan 1, Arizona 1.

speaking of peyton I hope this marks the end of the MasterCard ads with Peyton Manning. At first, they seemed funny, as he acts like a crazed fan cheering on everyday people as they perform ordinary jobs. The one where he asks the grocery store stockboy to sign a loaf of bread for his little brother is especially funny. But these commercials also leave a bad taste in my mouth. They show a football superstar mocking the enthusiams of his fans, and suggest that grocery store stockboys are less worthy of applause than sports jocks. There's something fundamentally arrogant about this

Don't know if anyone else caught his post game comments, but he was asked about the pressure he got today and said, "I'm trying to be a good teammate here. But there were preotection problems." Then, after giving Pittsburgh credit for their blitzes and pass rush, he again reiterated a minute later, "but we had protection problems." Memo to Payton: NOT a good idea to call out the OLine. Even if it is true. These guys keep you standing upright (normally). You didn't play so well yourself, even when you had time. And considering you continue to shank playoff games, you should be the last guy calling teammates out. (unless it's a liquored-up, idiot kicker, of course).

wtf is a tarpon?

has a nice little ring to it

I'm telling you- Beware of the Tampa bay Tampons!

Anyone else want to see the Tampa Bay Tampons?

I didn't want to read the whole list...too lazy (lol) so heres mine: Dizzy Dean. Rollie Fingers Heinie Manush. I confess, I just wanted to say Heinie. Enos Slaughter. Wow. Goose Gossage List would not be complete without the Alou family-- Jesus, Matty and Felipe. I still think A-Rod sounds like a condom.

I am so psyched to go watch UConn and syracuse on Monday at 9 PM at the Carrier Dome, there 33,000 tickets sold so far. Man, that place will be rockin.

haha well thanks Yeszir...and ummm....Yeszir

At least brady can shave off those "lucky" sideburns now.

Haha RSR, [whiny voice] I AM NOT A PUNK! yeah but this is awesome, thanks yeszir and whoever was part of this.

I think so, what were the other 19,000 people at the Arena doing? But this game was decided 5-6 minutes into the game. Great Game from a Sabres Fan point of view, and a great way to get started on a 6 game road trip. 2 Hat tricks, One Player got his first NHL goal, and one got his first NHL Point. I've been saying all along that this team is for real and the Kings are no bottom feeder team, solid win.

He might do the occasional game but not like he did before the lockout. Off to the Sabres Game, later dudes and dudettes.

He's still on ESPN; he does day baseball he did a bowl game too

In my opinion, the Calder race isn't even close - Ovechkin should win it by a landslide. He is far more responsible for the Caps being competitive on a nightly basis than Crosby could ever dream of. He is a phenom but he's Russian and the Canadian media can never bring itself to admit Russians are pretty damn good at playing hockey. Think about it. Crosby will be a good player but I highly doubt he'll be Gretzky-esque. He's the top pick from a so-so draft. Ovechkin is an all around player who doesn't whine. He hits, he passes, he skates, he passes, he scores. He does everything. Plus he's the #1 pick from the best draft in perhaps 20 years or so. He's the cream of a cream of the cream of the crop draft class. Phaneuff is also a monster who doesn't get a lot of press. But Crosby is only 18 and two years younger than Ovechkin, straight out of juniors compared to playing three years in the Russian pro leagues, so we'll see.