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Memo to Voters: Oregon Beat USC

Besides for the NFL, no sport is more popular then college football, and unfortunately for fans, no other sport is more flawed then college football...

Written by Joe Penkala about 23 days ago 622 reads 3 comments
Red Wings Fans, Mark Your Calenders: Five Must See Red Wings Games

Though it may seem like the Stanley Cup playoffs just ended, the 2009-2010 NHL season is just around the corner and the full league schedule has been released. The season will officially begin on October 2nd in Sweden, when the St...

Written by Joe Penkala about 4 months ago 149 reads 2 comments
Previewing the Oregon Ducks: Wide Receivers

Coming into the 2009 season, the Oregon Ducks' wide receiver group lost some talent with the graduation of Jaison Williams and Terrence Scott. This year, the Ducks will look for contributions from all of their wideouts...

Written by Joe Penkala about 4 months ago 1,329 reads 6 comments
Detroit Red Wing Free Agents Stay in Division; Wings Wait to Make Move

Marian Hossa did exactly what he said he wanted to–find a place to be long-term. He was able to secure a 12-year deal for around $68 million. He will be staying in the Central Division and the Midwest, but not as a member of the Detroit Red Wings...

Written by Joe Penkala about 5 months ago 649 reads 1 comments
Fantasy Football Alert: 10 Players To Draft With Caution in 09

With the month of July one day away, the start of the NFL season is about two months away. With the start of football also comes a nation wide event, fantasy drafts...

Written by Joe Penkala about 5 months ago 560 reads 8 comments
Previewing the Oregon Ducks: Running Back

In 2008, the Oregon Ducks were one of the most successful running teams in the nation. They were able to get both Jeremiah Johnson and LeGarrette Blount to over 1,000 yards rushing...

Written by Joe Penkala about 5 months ago 1,009 reads 5 comments
Previewing the Oregon Ducks: Quarterbacks

Going into 2008, quarterback was a huge question mark for the Ducks after the departure of Senior Dennis Dixon. On top of that, another hurdle for the Ducks would be to keep their quarterbacks ...

Written by Joe Penkala about 5 months ago 1,023 reads 1 comments
Pac-10 Football on Paper: Up for Grabs in 2009

Since 2002, the PAC 10 conference has been dominated by the USC Trojans. Year after year, the Trojans have been able to reload rather then rebuild but this year could prove to be different...

Written by Joe Penkala about 5 months ago 1,446 reads 23 comments
Marian Hossa: Will He Stay or Go?

One year ago, the Red Wings pulled off a deal that nobody saw coming. They managed to get Marian Hossa to turn down long-term, big-money deals to go to Detroit and play on a one-year contract...

Written by Joe Penkala about 5 months ago 422 reads 8 comments
Steven Yzerman: NHL Hall of Fame Has Its Captain

The 2009 Hockey Hall of Fame class will be one Detroit Red Wings fan will remember forever. The Hall opens its doors for four players, three of whom are former Wings...

Written by Joe Penkala about 5 months ago 155 reads 10 comments
Oregon Ducks Unveil 2009 Look

The Ducks found themselves in the headlines again yesterday as their jerseys continued to evolve. The Ducks introduced 4 new jerseys to go along with their "lights out" looks from last years Arizona Game...

Written by Joe Penkala about 5 months ago 1,298 reads 26 comments
Turning Moments Too Much For Wings

As free agency in the NHL approaches, I take a look back at the 2009 Stanley Cup Finals and notice there were five distinct turning moments that led to a Red Wings loss...

Written by Joe Penkala about 5 months ago 84 reads 0 comments

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Joe Penkala Article Archive

Memo to Voters: Oregon Beat USC

Red Wings Fans, Mark Your Calenders: Five Must See Red Wings Games

Previewing the Oregon Ducks: Wide Receivers

Detroit Red Wing Free Agents Stay in Division; Wings Wait to Make Move

Fantasy Football Alert: 10 Players To Draft With Caution in 09

Previewing the Oregon Ducks: Running Back

Previewing the Oregon Ducks: Quarterbacks

Pac-10 Football on Paper: Up for Grabs in 2009

Marian Hossa: Will He Stay or Go?

Steven Yzerman: NHL Hall of Fame Has Its Captain

Oregon Ducks Unveil 2009 Look

Turning Moments Too Much For Wings

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