Joe Penkala Article Archive

  1. 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...

    Joe Penkala Written by Joe Penkala about 23 days ago 622 reads 3 comments

  2. 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...

    Joe Penkala Written by Joe Penkala about 4 months ago 149 reads 2 comments

  3. 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...

    Joe Penkala Written by Joe Penkala about 4 months ago 1,329 reads 6 comments

  4. 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...

    Joe Penkala Written by Joe Penkala about 5 months ago 649 reads 1 comments

  5. 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...

    Joe Penkala Written by Joe Penkala about 5 months ago 560 reads 8 comments

  6. 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...

    Joe Penkala Written by Joe Penkala about 5 months ago 1,009 reads 5 comments

  7. 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 ...

    Joe Penkala Written by Joe Penkala about 5 months ago 1,023 reads 1 comments

  8. 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...

    Joe Penkala Written by Joe Penkala about 5 months ago 1,446 reads 23 comments

  9. 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...

    Joe Penkala Written by Joe Penkala about 5 months ago 422 reads 8 comments

  10. 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...

    Joe Penkala Written by Joe Penkala about 5 months ago 155 reads 10 comments

  11. 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...

    Joe Penkala Written by Joe Penkala about 5 months ago 1,298 reads 26 comments

  12. 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...

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

 


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