dailypress.com - Dave Johnson

Vikings plan for various Favre picks

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Rewinding the week that was, in which the Brett Favre Watch continued (Will he? Won't he? Oh, the suspense is killing us!), Roger Federer and Tiger Woods stockpiled their already inhuman résumés, and Nike made sure there were no witnesses.

Where's LeBron? Paying a pittance

Sun, 7 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Rewinding the week that was, in which the NBA Finals that everyone wanted got started (Kobe Bryant vs. … Courtney Lee?), The Big Unit reached an impressive milestone (and no birds were harmed in the process), and the Big Pop-Up might need glasses.

A stunner: Violations under Calipari

Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Rewinding the week that was, in which the University of Memphis basketball program was accused of violating NCAA rules (wow, who saw that coming … other than everyone, that is?), Tom Brady returned to his day job, and the Rafael Nadal Open is under way.

Vick trackers can't hide their pryin' eyes

Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Rewinding the week that was, in which the media showed its usual restraint (This just in: Michael Vick took out the trash!), Rachel Alexandra struck a blow for equality (she's such a nag), and Michael Phelps proves he's not a fish after all.

Weekly Rewind: Will the last coach please turn out the lights?

Sun, 5 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Rewinding the week that was, in which Virginia hired a 15-time Grammy winner to rejuvenate its basketball program, the Chicago Bears landed a franchise quarterback (if only they can find a helmet big enough for his head), and we now return to Tiger Woods' regularly scheduled domination of the PGA Tour.

Maybe Obama's bracket needs bailout

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Rewinding the week that was, in which the greatest three weeks in sports tipped off (though I'm already sick of those Howie Long commercials), Dave Leitao was shown the door at Virginia (cue the inevitable Tubby Smith rumors), and a call finally went against Mike Krzyzewski.

NFL fabulous follies on full display

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

R ewinding the week that was, in which Donovan McNabb gave his critics some more ammo (as if they needed any), Pacman Jones was given his 1,048th chance (is there any doubt there will be a 1,049th?) and Phil really misses the way Tiger used to kick his butt every weekend.

Retire? Gotta keep up with nephew

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

R ewinding the week that was, in which the New York Jets took command of the AFC East (B-R-E-T-T! Brett! Brett! Brett!), Virginia Tech was downright offensive down in Miami (and not in a good way), and His name is LeBron/He is a hoops star …

HU's speed to much for NSU

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Norfolk State coach Pete Adrian laments his team's inability to contain HU's speed.

Y ou can look at the scoreboard, or you can study the stat sheet. But for Norfolk State coach Pete Adrian, Saturday afternoon's 35-17 loss to Hampton University came down to three plays. Three really, really big plays.

A pair of contrasting QB starts

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

E ach of them made headlines this summer.