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The Sports World and My World: Sports' Impact on My Life

Sometimes the best way to truly know a person is to know who and where they came from. And sometimes the people closest to you are the ones who know you the best. For me, these two statements couldn't sing a more honest tune...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 287 reads 0 comments
Texas Tech Red Raiders, Florida Gators on BCS Collision Course

Through 11 weeks of college football, one thing became overwhelmingly clear today. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are the real deal. So too, are the Florida Gators...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 3,417 reads 46 comments
College Coaches Feeling The Heat

Earlier this week, Phillip Fulmer found out just how tough life in college football is these days for head coaches. On Tuesday, Fulmer held a press conference just yards away from the stadium ...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 218 reads 1 comments
America's Favorite Pastime Provides Sept. 11 Relief

In years past, certain sporting events have played meaningful roles in our lives. Whether it's to rejuvenate our childhood passion of those backyard moments when you're the team's best hitter, against the biggest odds, in the biggest moment...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 533 reads 1 comments
Chad Johnson and the Bengals Make Up

On Wednesday, Chad Johnson had minor surgery to remove bone spurs and chips in his right ankle. On Thursday, Chad Johnson removed any doubt there would be a holdout in training camp. "Come on," he said...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 723 reads 1 comments
Bengals' Offseason Questions Answered

As minicamps concluded in Cincinnati, several things became more evident. For starters, Chad Johnson will be in a Bengal uniform on opening day, like it or not...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 626 reads 1 comments
All-Time Pro Football Team: Fullback

Bronco Nagurski just might have the coolest nickname in all of professional sports. As we continue our quest for our all-time professional football team, we take a look at the fullback position...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 1,646 reads 9 comments
All-Time Pro Football Team: Quarterback

It's something that's debated nearly every time a touchdown pass is thrown. Every time Tom Brady slings one of those 60-yard bullets in the end zone, or Joe Montana's drive to ...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 1,192 reads 25 comments
Greed, Race, and Money in Sports

Upon watching the Cleveland Cavaliers play the Washington Wizards in the 2008 NBA Playoffs, it hit me.It's no longer a sport I'm watching.There is a serious problem, that we, as sports fans, must address...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 1,042 reads 10 comments
2008 NFL Draft: AFC Divisional Recap

In two days, 32 teams selected 252 players, ranging from first overall selection Jake Long to Mr. Irrelevant David Vobora. The work is far from over, however...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 397 reads 0 comments
2008 NFL Draft: Day One Winners and Losers

The 'city that never sleeps' can finally take a nap. Day one of the 2008 NFL Draft has come and gone. In record-setting fashion, at that...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 1,706 reads 2 comments
2008 Ohio State Buckeyes Football: Third Time's a Charm, Right? Part 2

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/19416-2008-Buckeyes-Football-Third-Time-s-a-Charm-Right--230408In the second installment, we'll take a closer look at the offensive and defensive lines...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 863 reads 6 comments
2008 NFL Draft: Superlatives

After listening to Todd McShay and Mel Kiper, Jr. talk day after day, about the same people going to the same teams, I started to remember they're never right after the first two picks...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 576 reads 1 comments
2008 Ohio State Buckeyes Football: Third Time's a Charm, Right?

Although it may be hard to believe, there is still football to be played in Columbus. And it might be some of their best football played in recent years...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 610 reads 18 comments
Bengals' Odell Thurman Reinstated

The middle linebacker spot just cleared up considerably.On Monday afternoon, Commissioner Roger Goodell reinstated suspended middle linebacker Odell Thurman...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 362 reads 0 comments
Ken Griffey, Jr.'s 600th Home Run: Major Milestone or Mild Disappointment?

With Ken Griffey, Jr. four home runs shy of 600, his career is being scrutinized now more than ever. He has 20 seasons under his belt, and little left for debate...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 494 reads 2 comments
Cincinnati Bengals' Secondary Key to Success

The days of Deltha O'Neal and Tory James leading the Bengals secondary are gone. After back to back cornerbacks taken in the first round, Cincinnati's secondary takes on a whole new look...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 508 reads 0 comments
Cincinnati Bengals: 2008 Early Season Schedule No Joke

Every year when the NFL Schedule comes out for teams to see, you get out that red pen. You find the prime time games, circle your divisional matchups, and that other "game" that ...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 1,082 reads 0 comments
2008 NFL Draft Coverage: Cincinnati Bengals on the Clock

After another disappointing season in 2007, the Cincinnati Bengals look to build on a mildly productive free agency period with a 10 solid draft picks...

Written by Mike Hempel about about 1 year ago 578 reads 1 comments

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Mike Hempel Article Archive

The Sports World and My World: Sports' Impact on My Life

Texas Tech Red Raiders, Florida Gators on BCS Collision Course

College Coaches Feeling The Heat

America's Favorite Pastime Provides Sept. 11 Relief

Chad Johnson and the Bengals Make Up

Bengals' Offseason Questions Answered

All-Time Pro Football Team: Fullback

All-Time Pro Football Team: Quarterback

Greed, Race, and Money in Sports

2008 NFL Draft: AFC Divisional Recap

2008 NFL Draft: Day One Winners and Losers

2008 Ohio State Buckeyes Football: Third Time's a Charm, Right? Part 2

2008 NFL Draft: Superlatives

2008 Ohio State Buckeyes Football: Third Time's a Charm, Right?

Bengals' Odell Thurman Reinstated

Ken Griffey, Jr.'s 600th Home Run: Major Milestone or Mild Disappointment?

Cincinnati Bengals' Secondary Key to Success

Cincinnati Bengals: 2008 Early Season Schedule No Joke

2008 NFL Draft Coverage: Cincinnati Bengals on the Clock

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