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Is Nnamdi Asomugha the Best Cornerback in the NFL?

When you think of elite cornerbacks in the National Football League, the name Nnamdi Asomugha is probably not the first name to pop-up in your head...

Written by Ryan Callahan about about 1 year ago 7,143 reads 45 comments
Ball State Declines Invitation to Humanitarian Bowl

The Ball State Cardinals, the 12-0 Mid-American Conference champions, denied their invitation to play in the Humanitarian Bowl.The game would be against 12-0 Boise State, the Western Athletic Conference champions...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 11 months ago 3,392 reads 61 comments
Top 10 NFL Touchdown Celebrations of All Time

Before the NFL changed its name from the National Football League to the No Fun League, we all had fun watching players celebrate after scoring touchdowns. Of course, there are the legendary Lambeau Leap and Deion Sanders' High-Step...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 11 months ago 2,077 reads 28 comments
NFL Players Who Should Not Consider a Modeling Career

In the NFL, players are usually seen with their helmets on. Many people do not even know what their favorite players look like in person, but only identify them by their number or the way they play on the field...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 12 months ago 1,612 reads 25 comments
NBA Players Who Should Not Consider a Career in Modeling

This is a sequel to the NFL article I wrote recently on the same topic. The NFL players are lucky because while they get to hide under their helmet, NBA players are forced to be out in the open while they play...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 11 months ago 1,500 reads 14 comments
Syracuse Orange 2008-2009 Basketball Preview

In the Syracuse Orange's postseason last year, they were eliminated by the UMass Minutemen in the NIT quarterfinals. Jim Boeheim brings this team into the season feeling as though they were ...

Written by Ryan Callahan about about 1 year ago 1,342 reads 9 comments
AFC Pro Bowl Quarterbacks: Brett Favre Makes It Over Chad Pennington

The Pro Bowl rosters were announced Tuesday, despite the vote only reflecting 13 of the 16 games in the regular season. Therefore this year's Pro Bowler can be referred to as the "Players Who Played Exceedingly Well in 81 Percent of the Games"...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 11 months ago 1,177 reads 20 comments
Breaking Down Villanova's 2009 Recruiting Class

Villanova has had great success with recruiting this year, as they have already signed on four players in the top 50 of the ESPNU 100. Let's look into their signings and what they bring to the table for the Wildcats next season...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 9 months ago 1,144 reads 7 comments
Uncoachable: My Defense of Allen Iverson

When you hear the name Allen Iverson, many words come to mind, and not many of them are positive. Gifted with speed and incredible handling ability, Iverson has long been considered among basketball ...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 3 months ago 927 reads 10 comments
Darren Sproles: The Smallest Player In The NFL Comes Up Big

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Written by Ryan Callahan about 10 months ago 871 reads 5 comments
The Reverse Power Rankings: The Five Worst Teams in College Basketball

With talk about the NCAA March Madness Tournament slowly but steadily heating up, I decided to take a look at those who will not get a sniff of tournament glory this season. This is a list no team wants to be on...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 10 months ago 757 reads 6 comments
The All-NBA Syracuse Team

An All-NBA team for active players who suited up for the Syracuse Orange C - Etan Thomas, Washington Wizards A backup to Brendan Haywood in Washington, he has a career 6.1 points-per-game and 5...

Written by Ryan Callahan about about 1 year ago 738 reads 0 comments
Orange Opinions: Where Does the Eric Devendorf Situation Leave Syracuse?

Welcome to the first edition of Orange Opinions. This week’s participants were Jameson Fleming and Adam Fier. One of the main issues surrounding Syracuse Hoops this season has been the controversy swirling around Eric Devendorf...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 11 months ago 617 reads 8 comments
Eagles and Bengals Play to First NFL Tie Since 2002

The Philadelphia Eagles hit a new low this afternoon, achieving a tie against the Cincinnati Bengals. The score was 13-13 at the end of regulation and neither team could score any points in 15 minutes of overtime...

Written by Ryan Callahan about about 1 year ago 590 reads 3 comments
College Basketball Power 10 Week 3

1. North Carolina - A 98-63 victory over Michigan State eliminated any doubt in my mind that UNC is the best team in the country. Their other quality wins (or should I say blowouts) are 102-87 over Notre Dame and 77-58 over Kentucky...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 11 months ago 552 reads 8 comments
Friday Free Throws: Jose Calderon Still Perfect, Darius Miles Still a Headache

Yes, today is Saturday, so this article technically is not Friday Free Throws but more of a Saturday Free Throws. Either way, it has been a wild week of NBA action...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 10 months ago 494 reads 23 comments
A Look Back At the 2005 NFL Draft: Positional Players

Scouts say that it takes about three years in the NFL before you can really see what direction a player's career will take in the league...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 11 months ago 466 reads 4 comments
Non-Division-One Players Make a Splash in the NFL

Many people assume that you need to come from a big football factory school to have success in the NFL. But many of today's best went to college at a FBS (formerly known as Division I-AA) or Division II schools...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 12 months ago 453 reads 4 comments
NFL Power Rankings: Week 11

Quick Rankings: 1.TEN 2.NYG 3.CAR 4.PIT 5.ATL 6.NYJ 7.ARI 8.WAS 9.BAL 10.IND 11.NE 12.TB 13.MIA 14.PHI 15.MIN 16.CHI 17.BUF 18.DAL 19.DEN 20.SD 21.JAX 22.GB 23.NO 24.CLE 25.HOU 26.SEA 27.SF 28...

Written by Ryan Callahan about about 1 year ago 444 reads 5 comments
The All-NFL Disappointment Team

Every year, some players come into the season with huge expectations. Some of those players meet or exceed the expectations, and some come nowhere close...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 11 months ago 425 reads 15 comments
MLB Rumors: Nomar Garciaparra to Philadelphia?

Nomar Garciaparra has not yet decided on his future in baseball, but the Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly interested in his services...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 10 months ago 404 reads 22 comments
NBA Community Power Rankings (Jan. 12): Cleveland Cavaliers Rise to the Top

Thanks to D. Michael Lee of LayUpDrill.com and Carter for participating in the first NBA Community Power Rankings. To participate next week, email your ranking by 9:00 PM Monday night to ryan...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 10 months ago 391 reads 1 comments
Philadelphia 76ers' All Time Starting Five

As our 76ers struggle presently, I decided to take a look back at the glory days and make a list of the best players in 76ers' history...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 11 months ago 371 reads 16 comments
Chad Pennington's Turnaround Helps Ignite Miami Dolphins

Last season, Chad Pennington was fighting with Kellen Clemens for the starting job on a terrible Jets team. This season, he is the main reason last year’s 1-15 Dolphins are riding high this season...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 11 months ago 348 reads 6 comments
College Basketball Power 10: Week 4

1. North Carolina- North Carolina has proved they are the best team in the country with blowout wins against Notre Dame and Michigan State. They are averaging 97 points per game and are led by reigning Player of the Year, Tyler Hansbrough...

Written by Ryan Callahan about 11 months ago 332 reads 8 comments

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Ryan Callahan Article Archive

Is Nnamdi Asomugha the Best Cornerback in the NFL?

Ball State Declines Invitation to Humanitarian Bowl

Top 10 NFL Touchdown Celebrations of All Time

NFL Players Who Should Not Consider a Modeling Career

NBA Players Who Should Not Consider a Career in Modeling

Syracuse Orange 2008-2009 Basketball Preview

AFC Pro Bowl Quarterbacks: Brett Favre Makes It Over Chad Pennington

Breaking Down Villanova's 2009 Recruiting Class

Uncoachable: My Defense of Allen Iverson

Darren Sproles: The Smallest Player In The NFL Comes Up Big

The Reverse Power Rankings: The Five Worst Teams in College Basketball

The All-NBA Syracuse Team

Orange Opinions: Where Does the Eric Devendorf Situation Leave Syracuse?

Eagles and Bengals Play to First NFL Tie Since 2002

College Basketball Power 10 Week 3

Friday Free Throws: Jose Calderon Still Perfect, Darius Miles Still a Headache

A Look Back At the 2005 NFL Draft: Positional Players

Non-Division-One Players Make a Splash in the NFL

NFL Power Rankings: Week 11

The All-NFL Disappointment Team

MLB Rumors: Nomar Garciaparra to Philadelphia?

NBA Community Power Rankings (Jan. 12): Cleveland Cavaliers Rise to the Top

Philadelphia 76ers' All Time Starting Five

Chad Pennington's Turnaround Helps Ignite Miami Dolphins

College Basketball Power 10: Week 4

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