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Billion Dollar Blunder: The MLB Needs a Salary Cap

Benjamin Franklin was once quoted saying "A Penny Saved is a penny earned". If you were to tell this to the Steinbrenner family, they would simply grin, shake their heads, and point you toward ...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 28 days ago 27 reads 4 comments
Michael Vick Returning at Perfect Time

Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has been through a lot in the past year. He was arrested for his involvement in a dog fighting ring, and sentenced to prison...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 5 months ago 33 reads 1 comments
Why Alex Rodriguez Will Be Forgiven By Baseball History

The top story around the sporting world this week? Non other than the turn up of a positive test for anabolic steroids by Alex Rodriguez. The test is said to be from 2003, and has shocked the baseball world...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 9 months ago 40 reads 4 comments
What Denard Robinson Brings to the Table for Michigan Football

After an absolutely amazing signing day, Rich Rodriguez could not be more pleased with the players he brought in. One of these players is Denard Robinson...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 597 reads 2 comments
Michigan Recruiting: Rich Rod's Halfback Happenings

With a stacked defensive recruiting class, Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez is on his way to creating a new and improved Wolverine team...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 1,461 reads 0 comments
Michigans Offensive Playmakers In '09

Lets take a look at who is going to be making plays for Michigan on offense in 2009.1. WRGreg Mathews—Mathews proved that he could be Michigan's top receiver in 2008 and returning for his ...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 689 reads 23 comments
Steve Breaston vs. Santonio Holmes: The Ohio State-Michigan Rivalry In The SB

With two talented offenses taking the field, the long-running Ohio State-Michigan rivalry is renewed once again. Steve Breaston and Santonio Holmes, out of Michigan and Ohio State respectively, will both be lining up at wide receiver come Super Sunday...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 328 reads 2 comments
A Redleg Roster Run-Through: Cincinnati Reds Taking the Field in 2009

After countless seasons of absolute failure, the Reds, as they are every year, are looking to score some success in 2009. With 21 days 'til spring training, I would like to profile who will probably be on the Reds' 25-man roster come opening day...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 277 reads 0 comments
Isaiah—Does His Name Ring a Bell?

Along with Craig Roh, Tate Forcier, Anthony LaLota, Taylor Lewan, and all of Michigan's other top recruits, Isaiah Bell has failed to get the attention as the previously mentioned recruits. As listed by Scouts inc...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 492 reads 0 comments
To Finish or Not: A Final Note on Michigan's Recruiting Class

As most of us already know, Michigan is once again fielding a top recruiting class for 2009. With names like Tate Forcier at QB, Craig Roh at DE, Taylor Lewan at OT, and Anthony LaLota at DE ...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 956 reads 13 comments
Cincinnati Draft Past: A Look at Recent Bengals Draft History

After an abysmal 2008 season (4-11-1), the Cincinnati Bengals are looking to have a successful 2009 season. This starts with the 2009 NFL draft. The Bengals have the sixth pick, and will use it wisely...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 208 reads 14 comments
A Hanging Chad: Life Without T.J. Houshmandzadeh or Ocho Cinco in Cincinnati

After going 4-11-1, the Bengals are definitely looking to improve off of last season's results. Star quarterback Carson Palmer missed most of the season, and the offense stalled until establishing the running game in the final three games of the year...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 352 reads 4 comments
Roh Your Boat: A Closer Look at Craig Roh

As most Michigan fans know by now, Coach Rich Rodriguez has landed the No. 4 DE in the nation, Craig Roh, out of Scottsdale, Arizona. Roh stands 6'4", 225 pounds. He is the 2008 ESPN Rise Arizona player of the year...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 426 reads 11 comments
Ravens Vs. Steelers: A Battle for the Ages

This weekend, we will see the two best defenses in the NFL take the field. They will be playing for the ultimate goal. A chance to play on the final Sunday of the season. The Superbowl. The finale...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 47 reads 0 comments
No Chris Wells or Michael Crabtree: Marvin Lewis Is Eyeing an OT or DT

I'm getting fed up with all these articles about Chris Wells or Michael Crabtree being the answer for the Bengals. Chris Wells, or Michael Crabtree are not the answer for the Bengals...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 151 reads 0 comments
Morgan Trent, Terrence Taylor to Represent Michigan in East-West Shrine Game

CB Morgan Trent and DT Terrence Taylor have been selected to represent Michigan in the East-West Shrine game in Houston tomorrow, to be aired at 4 p.m. on ESPN 2...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 185 reads 2 comments
Minor Man on Campus: Brandon going to have Major year in 2009

Brandon Minor is anything but Minor. He stands 6-feet-1 and weighs 214 pounds. In his three years at Michigan, he has been held to under 300 carries, due to the success of RB Mike Hart...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 396 reads 5 comments
Tate Forcier: A Closer Look At Michigan's Future

As all Michigan fans are, I am very excited for what the 2009 season brings, including quarterback Tate Forcier. Forcier is projected to compete for the starting job with QB Steven Threet and is likely to win the job...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 681 reads 12 comments
Gone With the Wind: Seven Former College Quarterbacks We May Never See Again

In college football, there are often many great quarterbacks that play. Many of these quarterbacks go on to have great NFL careers. But some of these great college quarterbacks barely get a chance in the NFL because of their size or skill set...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 133 reads 7 comments
The Only Way Is Up: the Five Steps Towards A Wolverine Incline in '09

1. Solving the Quarterback fiasco Michigan had a wide array of quarterbacks this season. From opening the season with Nick Sheridan, and then using Steven Threet, and at one point, even taking off Justin Feagan's red shirt to backup in case of injury...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 785 reads 22 comments
Tony Dungy: The End of an Era

Tony Dungy: 10 years, 10 playoff appearances, and one Super Bowl. An MVP Quarterback—twice—and the love of a nation. Tony Dungy did it the right way. He is the first coach to beat every one of the 32 NFL teams...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 33 reads 0 comments
Birds Are Victorious: Ravens and Cardinals Fly Away

Saturday afternoon, and the Tennessee Titans go out to play some ball against the streaking Ravens. The Ravens pulled out a win, and a convincing one at that, winning 13-10, off a late Matt Stover 43-yard field goal...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 33 reads 0 comments
Birds are Victorious: Ravens and Cardinals Fly away

Saturday afternoon, and the Tennessee Titans went out to play some ball against the streaking Ravens. The Ravens pulled out a win, and a convincing one at that, winning 13-10, off a late Matt Stover 43-yard field goal...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 10 months ago 10 reads 0 comments
Chargers-Colts: Darren Sproles Is the Man

Darren Sproles is the man of the hour. With 328 all purpose yards, two touchdowns, one being a game-winning touchdown run in overtime, Sproles is perhaps the most dangerous player with the ball ...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 11 months ago 43 reads 0 comments
Where Are The Bengals As We Look into The Future

So we Bengals fans sit here, cold and frustrated, in the stands of Paul Brown stadium, with brown bags over our heads, and regreting purchasing our nosebleed season tickets. The Bengals are 1-10-1...

Written by Bennett Kaplan about 12 months ago 89 reads 5 comments

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Bennett Kaplan Article Archive

Billion Dollar Blunder: The MLB Needs a Salary Cap

Michael Vick Returning at Perfect Time

Why Alex Rodriguez Will Be Forgiven By Baseball History

What Denard Robinson Brings to the Table for Michigan Football

Michigan Recruiting: Rich Rod's Halfback Happenings

Michigans Offensive Playmakers In '09

Steve Breaston vs. Santonio Holmes: The Ohio State-Michigan Rivalry In The SB

A Redleg Roster Run-Through: Cincinnati Reds Taking the Field in 2009

Isaiah—Does His Name Ring a Bell?

To Finish or Not: A Final Note on Michigan's Recruiting Class

Cincinnati Draft Past: A Look at Recent Bengals Draft History

A Hanging Chad: Life Without T.J. Houshmandzadeh or Ocho Cinco in Cincinnati

Roh Your Boat: A Closer Look at Craig Roh

Ravens Vs. Steelers: A Battle for the Ages

No Chris Wells or Michael Crabtree: Marvin Lewis Is Eyeing an OT or DT

Morgan Trent, Terrence Taylor to Represent Michigan in East-West Shrine Game

Minor Man on Campus: Brandon going to have Major year in 2009

Tate Forcier: A Closer Look At Michigan's Future

Gone With the Wind: Seven Former College Quarterbacks We May Never See Again

The Only Way Is Up: the Five Steps Towards A Wolverine Incline in '09

Tony Dungy: The End of an Era

Birds Are Victorious: Ravens and Cardinals Fly Away

Birds are Victorious: Ravens and Cardinals Fly away

Chargers-Colts: Darren Sproles Is the Man

Where Are The Bengals As We Look into The Future

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