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Phoenix Coyotes Start Season With A Bang

The Phoenix Coyotes may just have something going here. In an opener to a season that the team and its fans hope will end in the team’s first playoff appearance since 2002, the Coyotes ...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 151 reads 0 comments
Don't Be Sad Cowboys' Fans: Help is on the Way

Everyone, may I have your attention please. We are in the midst of a major crisis. Not the bailout plan crisis or the larger economic crisis. No, I mean a real crisis. There might be a problem in the Dallas Cowboys locker room...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 471 reads 4 comments
The Devil's Advocate: Why Ken Whisenhunt Should Share the Blame

A shiver. That’s what went down my spine when I saw the Jets’ safety Eric Smith’s helmet to helmet hit on Arizona Cardinal receiver Anquan Boldin that left Boldin lying, seemingly, ...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 235 reads 1 comments
Why Daunte Culpepper Is the Answer for the Minnesota Vikings

So it comes down to this. In a move that probably says more about his job status than anything else, Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress has benched starter Tarvaris Jackson in favor of backup and more “experienced” Gus Frerotte...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 617 reads 1 comments
The NFL Stock Report: Week Two

BUY NEW ENGLAND- I find it amusing that all these so-called Patriots fans gave up on their team as soon as Brady’s knee gave out, yet I, Patriots hater No. 1, actually thought they’d be ok...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 568 reads 0 comments
Buyer Beware: The Arizona Cardinals

The opening weekend of the NFL season has passed, and we’ve seen a little bit of everything, from crazy finishes (Carolina’s last-second victory), devastating injuries (Tom Brady), ...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 302 reads 8 comments
The Devil's Advocate: Why The NBA Finals Were A Disappointment

The NBA Finals are over and I believe congrats are in order. No, not for the Boston Celtics, who captured their 17th NBA crown...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 283 reads 0 comments
Phoenix Coyotes: Off-Season Report

With the Detroit Red Wings up 3-1 and looking to finish off Sid the Kid and the Pittsburgh Penguins Monday night in Detroit to claim their ninth Stanley Cup, the 2007-2008 season is finally coming to a close...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 718 reads 2 comments
The Devil's Advocate: Why Larry Brown Could Be The Answer In Phoenix

The writing is on the wall. No, forget that. The writing is splattered all over the building. The building in this case being the U.S. Airways Arena, home of the Phoenix Suns. The writing is as clear as day...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 931 reads 0 comments
The Devil's Advocate: Why the Phoenix Suns and Their Fans Aren't Laughing Now

"Not again." This is the sentiment shared by most fans of the Phoenix Suns as the team’s series against the San Antonio Spurs moves back to Phoenix for Games 3 and 4...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 1,185 reads 0 comments
Rookie Kyle Turris Gives Phoenix Fans Reason to Hope

Thursday night was another hockey night in Glendale, Arizona. The hometown Phoenix Coyotes faced off against division rival Dallas Stars...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 751 reads 0 comments
At the Buzzer: The NBA Week That Was

FREE THROWS 1) After Houston’s win over the Lakers on Sunday I can’t help but think that although talent wise Houston isn’t the best team in the league, collectively they are playing the best basketball in the league...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 869 reads 2 comments
At the Buzzer: The NBA Week That Was

FREE THROWS Sunday’s huge win against the Spurs put the Suns record at 4-6 with Shaq in the lineup. Getting the win was the good part...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 821 reads 2 comments
Devil's Advocate: The Real Reason Brett Favre Said "Enough"

When the news broke that Brett Favre has retired after an illustrious 17-year career, my first thought was that his body had finally given out on him. Now, sadly, as I write this article I wish that was the case...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 607 reads 0 comments
Cactus League Report: Why You Need To Get Down to Arizona Already

Hey, buddy, quick question: What were you doing yesterday afternoon? Let me guess… Counting down the hours, finishing up another day in that mind-numbing prison we call work. Pssht...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 817 reads 1 comments
DEVIL'S ADVOCATE: Why Shaq to the Suns has a Championship Ring to It

This may be it. This may the move that finally brings the city of Phoenix and its beloved Suns their first NBA championship...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 800 reads 2 comments
New York Giants Not the Patriots' Only Foe on Super Sunday

Three Super Bowl wins, four AFC Championship game appearances, the longest winning streak in history, and arguably the single greatest regular season in NFL history. For the New England Patriots, the last six years have been impressive to say the least

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 678 reads 2 comments
Best of 2007: Saluting the Real Sports Heroes

My fellow writers and I would like to take a minute to thank the people who allow us to be who we are—the people who not only support but encourage our need for this thing called sports:Our ...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 1,111 reads 5 comments
Worst of 2007: Innocent No More

Remember when Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts finally overcame the New England Patriots and won the Super Bowl earlier this year?How about when Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs ...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 984 reads 2 comments
Ice Cold: What's Ailing the NHL?

It's a quarter of the way into the NHL season—do you know where your local hockey team stands?No?Well, don't feel so bad—apparently you're not alone.Hockey is on the decline...

Written by Aaron Keel about about 1 year ago 848 reads 12 comments
Phoenix Rising: Coyotes Get Their Bite Back

It's said that success in team sports isn't about any one player.But the truth is that one player can make the difference between a playoff team and a cellar-dweller...

Written by Aaron Keel about over 2 years ago 691 reads 3 comments
No Quarter Given: Playing the Phoenix Suns

Tick tock.You’re an NBA team. You’re in Phoenix to play the Suns, the most explosive club in the league. The Suns have two-time MVP Steve Nash, the Matrix Shawn Marion, and reigning Sixth Man of the Year Leandro Barbosa—among others...

Written by Aaron Keel about over 2 years ago 1,128 reads 1 comments
Devil's Advocate: Kurt Warner Flops in Arizona

You know those people who’re afraid to say “I told you so” when they’re right?I'm not one of them—as my wife can surely attest...

Written by Aaron Keel about over 2 years ago 872 reads 5 comments
Devil's Advocate: Why It's Hard to Love the Phoenix Suns

The NBA regular season kicked into gear this week and for those looking for storylines, the league has plenty. There’s the Tim Donaghy referee scandal and the new and improved Boston Celtics...

Written by Aaron Keel about over 2 years ago 967 reads 4 comments
Devil's Advocate: Why Terrell Owens Belongs in Canton

Perhaps Chad Johnson would be so kind as to let me borrow the jacket he donned after scoring a touchdown against the Ravens in Week One.You know—the one that said "Future H.O.F. 20??" on the back...

Written by Aaron Keel about over 2 years ago 1,593 reads 9 comments

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Aaron Keel Article Archive

Phoenix Coyotes Start Season With A Bang

Don't Be Sad Cowboys' Fans: Help is on the Way

The Devil's Advocate: Why Ken Whisenhunt Should Share the Blame

Why Daunte Culpepper Is the Answer for the Minnesota Vikings

The NFL Stock Report: Week Two

Buyer Beware: The Arizona Cardinals

The Devil's Advocate: Why The NBA Finals Were A Disappointment

Phoenix Coyotes: Off-Season Report

The Devil's Advocate: Why Larry Brown Could Be The Answer In Phoenix

The Devil's Advocate: Why the Phoenix Suns and Their Fans Aren't Laughing Now

Rookie Kyle Turris Gives Phoenix Fans Reason to Hope

At the Buzzer: The NBA Week That Was

At the Buzzer: The NBA Week That Was

Devil's Advocate: The Real Reason Brett Favre Said "Enough"

Cactus League Report: Why You Need To Get Down to Arizona Already

DEVIL'S ADVOCATE: Why Shaq to the Suns has a Championship Ring to It

New York Giants Not the Patriots' Only Foe on Super Sunday

Best of 2007: Saluting the Real Sports Heroes

Worst of 2007: Innocent No More

Ice Cold: What's Ailing the NHL?

Phoenix Rising: Coyotes Get Their Bite Back

No Quarter Given: Playing the Phoenix Suns

Devil's Advocate: Kurt Warner Flops in Arizona

Devil's Advocate: Why It's Hard to Love the Phoenix Suns

Devil's Advocate: Why Terrell Owens Belongs in Canton

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