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No Catch of the Day: Miami Dolphins Could Have Handed Indianapolis Colts a Loss

It's surprising that I'm not used to this by now. The anticipation and excitement grows inside me every Sunday or Monday night when the Miami Dolphins play, and each week I go out and expect that the Dolphins are going to somehow come away with a win...

Written by John Friel about 2 months ago 1,657 reads 2 comments
The BCS Should Watch Out For The Storm Approaching

With it's ACC counterpart's facing some of the nation's weaker teams at the moment for it's first few games of the season, the Miami Hurricanes decided to run before it could crawl when it came to scheduling...

Written by John Friel about 2 months ago 1,216 reads 7 comments
Washington Wizards: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 19-63, fifth in Southeast Division, 15th in Eastern conference Missed Postseason Key Additions Mike Miller via trade, Randy Foye via trade, Fabricio Oberto via trade ...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 933 reads 3 comments
Utah Jazz: 30 Teams In 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 48-34, third in Northwest Division, eighth in Western Conference Postseason First Round: lost to Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 Key Additions Eric Maynor via draft, Goran Suton ...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 561 reads 3 comments
Toronto Raptors: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 33-49, fourth in Atlantic Divison, 13th in Eastern Conference, missed postseason Key Additions Hedo Turkoglu via free agency, DeMar DeRozan via draft, Reggie Evans ...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 2,159 reads 31 comments
San Antonio Spurs: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 54-28, first in Southwest Division, third in Western Conference Postseason First Round: Lost to Dallas Mavericks 4-1 Key Additions Richard Jefferson via trade, Dejuan ...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 2,941 reads 4 comments
Sacramento Kings: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 17-65, fifth in Pacific Division, 15th in Western Conference, missed the postseason. Key Additions Tyreke Evans via draft, Omri Casspi via draft, Jon Brockman via trade, Sergio Rodriguez via trade, and Sean May via free agency..

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 801 reads 4 comments
Portland Trail Blazers: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 54-28, second in Northwest Division, fourth in Western Conference Postseason First Round: Lost to Houston Rockets 4-2 Key Additions Victor Claver via draft, Dante ...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 919 reads 5 comments
Phoenix Suns: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 46-36, second in Pacific Division, ninth in Western Conference, missed postseason Key Additions Earl Clark via draft, Taylor Griffin via draft, Channing Frye via free ...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 563 reads 10 comments
Philadelphia 76ers: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 41-41, second in Atlantic Division and sixth in Eastern Conference Postseason First Round: Lost to Orlando Magic 4-2 Key Additions Jrue Holiday via draft, Primoz ...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 352 reads 4 comments
Orlando Magic: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 59-23, first in Southeast Division, third in Eastern Conference Postseason First Round: Beat Philadelphia 76ers 4-2 Semifinals: Beat Boston Celtics 4-3 Conference Finals: ...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 384 reads 3 comments
Oklahoma City Thunder: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 23-59, fifth in Northwest Division, 13th in Western Conference Missed Postseason Key Additions James Harden via draft, B.J...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 528 reads 4 comments
New York Knicks: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 32-50, fifth in Atlantic Division, 14th in Eastern Conference, missed postseason Key Additions Jordan Hill via draft, Toney Douglas via trade, Darko Milicic via trade, ...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 971 reads 5 comments
New Orleans Hornets: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 49-33, fourth in Southwest Division, seventh in Western Conference Postseason First Round: Lost to Denver Nuggets 4-1 Key Additions Emeka Okafor via trade, Darren ...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 304 reads 2 comments
The Hype And Pressure Of a Recruit: Who Is Going to Be the Next LeBron?

The life of an average high school student usually consists of doing essays at the last minute, getting a summer job at McDonald's to get some extra money, and worrying who they're going to take to prom...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 1,888 reads 9 comments
New Jersey Nets: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 34-48, third in Atlantic Division, 11th in Eastern Conference Missed Postseason Key Additions Rafer Alston via trade, Courtney Lee via trade, Tony Battie via trade, ...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 452 reads 1 comments
Minnesota Timberwolves: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 24-58, fourth in Northwest Division, 11th in Western Conference Missed Postseason Key Additions Ricky Rubio via draft, Jonny Flynn via draft, Wayne Ellington via draft, ...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 579 reads 12 comments
Milwaukee Bucks: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 34-48, fifth in Central Division, 12th in Eastern Conference Missed Postseason Key Additions Brandon Jennings via draft, Jodie Meeks via draft, Hakim Warrick via free ...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 512 reads 3 comments
Miami Heat: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 43-39 Postseason First Round: Lost to Atlanta Hawks 4-3 Key Additions Quentin Richardson via trade, Patrick Beverly via draft Key Losses Jamario Moon via free agency, ...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 527 reads 5 comments
Tropic Wander: Journeyman Quentin Richardson Joins the Miami Heat

Quentin Richardson could be considered a journeyman for his travels throughout the NBA being on three teams in his first eight years in the league...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 260 reads 3 comments
Memphis Grizzlies: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 24-58, fifth in Southwest Division, 12th in Western Conference Missed Postseason Key Additions Hasheem Thabeet via draft, DeMarre Carroll via draft, Sam Young via draft, ...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 573 reads 5 comments
Shield Your Eyes: The Worst Franchises of All Time

Only the winners write history. Its a fact throughout civilization that those who are the winners will reap the benefits and will be the ones to write about their success and victories...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 173 reads 2 comments
Los Angeles Lakers: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 65-17, first in Pacific Division, first in Western Conference Postseason First Round: Beat Utah Jazz 4-1 Semifinals: Beat Houston Rockets 4-3 Conference Finals: Beat ...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 1,569 reads 17 comments
Los Angeles Clippers: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 19-63, fourth in Pacific Division, 14th in Western Conference Missed Postseason Key Additions Blake Griffin via draft, Mark Madsen via trade, Craig Smith via trade, ...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 520 reads 6 comments
Indiana Pacers: 30 Teams In 30 Days

2008 Statistics Finished 36-46, fourth in Central Division, ninth in Eastern Conference Missed Postseason Key Additions Tyler Hansbrough via draft, Dahntay Jones via free agency, Earl Watson via free agency, Solomon Jones via free agency, A...

Written by John Friel about 3 months ago 634 reads 5 comments

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John Friel Article Archive

No Catch of the Day: Miami Dolphins Could Have Handed Indianapolis Colts a Loss

The BCS Should Watch Out For The Storm Approaching

Washington Wizards: 30 Teams in 30 Days

Utah Jazz: 30 Teams In 30 Days

Toronto Raptors: 30 Teams in 30 Days

San Antonio Spurs: 30 Teams in 30 Days

Sacramento Kings: 30 Teams in 30 Days

Portland Trail Blazers: 30 Teams in 30 Days

Phoenix Suns: 30 Teams in 30 Days

Philadelphia 76ers: 30 Teams in 30 Days

Orlando Magic: 30 Teams in 30 Days

Oklahoma City Thunder: 30 Teams in 30 Days

New York Knicks: 30 Teams in 30 Days

New Orleans Hornets: 30 Teams in 30 Days

The Hype And Pressure Of a Recruit: Who Is Going to Be the Next LeBron?

New Jersey Nets: 30 Teams in 30 Days

Minnesota Timberwolves: 30 Teams in 30 Days

Milwaukee Bucks: 30 Teams in 30 Days

Miami Heat: 30 Teams in 30 Days

Tropic Wander: Journeyman Quentin Richardson Joins the Miami Heat

Memphis Grizzlies: 30 Teams in 30 Days

Shield Your Eyes: The Worst Franchises of All Time

Los Angeles Lakers: 30 Teams in 30 Days

Los Angeles Clippers: 30 Teams in 30 Days

Indiana Pacers: 30 Teams In 30 Days

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