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WWE SummerFestSlam Has Highs and One Severe Low

Let me preface this by saying that this is really an article about my feelings towards the absolute abomination that was the Cena-Orton match, but it's disguised as a pseudo-recap of SummerSlam...

Written by Ian Robinett about 3 months ago 439 reads 10 comments
Why I Criticize the WWE: A Columnist Responds to Reader Comments

After some of the negative comments I've received, I've decided that, instead of replying to each one, I'll address their common comments...

Written by Ian Robinett about 5 months ago 330 reads 12 comments
Tonight's Raw Promises To Be the Same As Every Week, Predictable

In my last column, I wrote about how I felt the WWE should possible start looking towards the days of the "Attitude Era" for inspiration on how to make the business more interesting once again...

Written by Ian Robinett about 5 months ago 444 reads 9 comments
It's Time for the WWE to Get Its "Attitude" Back

For years, the WWE (nee WWF), and WCW alike, had a pretty "cookie-cutter" system for booking and promoting their shows...

Written by Ian Robinett about 5 months ago 838 reads 36 comments
Nieuwendyk Begins Reign of Dallas Stars with Ousting of Tippett

Today will mark a historical day for the Dallas Stars, as they formerly announce Marc Crawford as the 20th coach in franchise history...

Written by Ian Robinett about 5 months ago 59 reads 0 comments
It's Time for Michael Wilbon To Man-Up to "The Big Nasty"

When I heard Michael Wilbon, host of ESPN's Pardon the Interruption (PTI), call out Wes Malott for not bowling in the PBA's GEICO Plastic Ball Challenge, I was intrigued...

Written by Ian Robinett about 9 months ago 342 reads 0 comments
Outlawing the A-11 Is a Disgrace to the Game of Football

The decision by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFSHSA) to outlaw the use of the A-11 offense disgraces the sport of football and the evolution of the game...

Written by Ian Robinett about 9 months ago 78 reads 0 comments
"The Last Emperor" Wins in a Disappointing Way

Last night, I watched a fight I hoped to be great in some way, shape, or form.I didn't get any of it.Now, before I get too far, I want to preface this by saying I don't know if the outcome would have been different...

Written by Ian Robinett about 10 months ago 620 reads 37 comments
Dallas Stars Hope All-Star Break Acts as Reset Button for Second Half

The first half of the NHL season, for me at least, has been a shocker. Why? Mainly because my team has been a .500 team, and showing only a few glimpses of the team everyone knows they can be...

Written by Ian Robinett about 10 months ago 36 reads 1 comments
Fedor Emilianenko Will Have His Hands Full Caging MMA's "Pit Bull"

In 48 hours, the world gets to see the best of the best, Fedor Emelianenko, put his streak of 26 consecutive non-losses (one no-contest to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueria in 2004) on the line again...

Written by Ian Robinett about 10 months ago 558 reads 8 comments
NFL Demands That Fun Be Banned from Sports

The more and more I watch the NFL, the more and more I realize that Roger Goodell doesn't have a clue what would make the game better, ratings better, and the league more profitable...

Written by Ian Robinett about 10 months ago 55 reads 0 comments
Jarkko Ruutu: Nibble Me This, Nibble Me That

I've seen the video; I believe what I saw.When I first read the story on Jarkko Ruutu's bite on Andrew Peters, I was expecting something gory. I was expecting another iteration of Tyson/Holyfield...

Written by Ian Robinett about 10 months ago 147 reads 7 comments
BCS Goes Little League: Everyone's a Winner!

As the asterisk-laden BCS Bowl Season slowly draws toward its end, the articles coming out over last night's Fiesta Bowl have my bowels in a tangled mess.Why? It is simple.Let me begin with how the articles began when "Bowl Season" first started...

Written by Ian Robinett about 10 months ago 94 reads 0 comments
Snub Overshadows Heisman "Finalists"

I continue to be appalled by NCAA Football in this season.What began with completely ridiculous results of the BCS, have continued now with the Heisman Trophy...

Written by Ian Robinett about 11 months ago 738 reads 4 comments
BCS Fails Again in 2008-09

The BCS results are in, and who would have guessed, it has failed again! How Oklahoma and Florida made it to the BCS Championship Game is beyond me.The argument is made every season. Should there be a playoff system created for NCAA Div...

Written by Ian Robinett about 11 months ago 439 reads 10 comments
Sean Avery Exposes NHL for What It Is, a No Humor League

Time has passed since the latest incident involving Sean Avery, and the complete out of proportion explosion by the media...

Written by Ian Robinett about 11 months ago 251 reads 7 comments
Dallas Stars: Familiar Face Returns to the Dallas Blue Line

In a surprising move, the Dallas Stars have traded away one of their All-Star defensemen, Philippe Boucher, in exchange for a familiar face to the Dallas Stars and member of their 1998-99 Stanley Cup Champion roster, Darryl Sydor...

Written by Ian Robinett about about 1 year ago 193 reads 1 comments
Dallas Stars Continue to Shape Roster

While most people are out preparing their personal fireworks displays, the Dallas Stars are building their roster for the upcoming season. After signing Sean Avery to a four-year deal, Dallas then inked youngster B...

Written by Ian Robinett about about 1 year ago 412 reads 0 comments
Dallas Stars: From Rumor to Reality, Sean Avery Signs

It didn't take Brett Hull, Les Jackson, and the Dallas Stars long to sign Sean Avery.Just hours after the team announced they were in negotiations with the forward, Avery put his name on the dotted line...

Written by Ian Robinett about about 1 year ago 518 reads 4 comments
Open Mic: Sport: An Ambiguous Term Causing Pointless Controversy

An ongoing argument between self-proclaimed word gurus is often "What is really a "sport?" Think about it! What really constitutes whether or not an activity should be considered a sport? ...

Written by Ian Robinett about about 1 year ago 245 reads 0 comments
Sean Avery to Dallas Stars Is Newest Free Agent Rumor

Since the controversy between Sean Avery and Martin Brodeur in the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the New York Rangers have been mulling over the possibility of keeping Avery or letting him sign somewhere else...

Written by Ian Robinett about about 1 year ago 366 reads 3 comments
WWE: Night of Champions Has Fans Wondering What's Next

After the WWE completed its 2008 Draft, the Night of Champions pay per view seemed to instantly turn into one of the easiest to predict. I mean, think about it...

Written by Ian Robinett about about 1 year ago 555 reads 0 comments
Dallas Stars: Eriksson Wastes No Time Signing With Dallas

24 hours after making qualifying offers to six members of their roster, Dallas has inked the first of the six to a multi-year contract...

Written by Ian Robinett about about 1 year ago 174 reads 0 comments
Dallas Stars: Stars Make Qualifying Offer to Six

Thursday, the Dallas Stars made qualifying offers to six players, including Loui Eriksson. Eriksson was a solid standout for Dallas in only his second season of play, notching 31 points, 14 of which were goals, in his 69 games with the Stars...

Written by Ian Robinett about about 1 year ago 202 reads 1 comments
WWE Draft 2008: The Supplemental Draft Commences

With the primary WWE Draft being held on Monday, normal procedure is to follow it up with the Supplemental Draft in the following days.Today was that day.I figure, I analyzed the picks from Monday's draft, so why not do the same with the changes today...

Written by Ian Robinett about about 1 year ago 1,729 reads 2 comments

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Ian Robinett Article Archive

WWE SummerFestSlam Has Highs and One Severe Low

Why I Criticize the WWE: A Columnist Responds to Reader Comments

Tonight's Raw Promises To Be the Same As Every Week, Predictable

It's Time for the WWE to Get Its "Attitude" Back

Nieuwendyk Begins Reign of Dallas Stars with Ousting of Tippett

It's Time for Michael Wilbon To Man-Up to "The Big Nasty"

Outlawing the A-11 Is a Disgrace to the Game of Football

"The Last Emperor" Wins in a Disappointing Way

Dallas Stars Hope All-Star Break Acts as Reset Button for Second Half

Fedor Emilianenko Will Have His Hands Full Caging MMA's "Pit Bull"

NFL Demands That Fun Be Banned from Sports

Jarkko Ruutu: Nibble Me This, Nibble Me That

BCS Goes Little League: Everyone's a Winner!

Snub Overshadows Heisman "Finalists"

BCS Fails Again in 2008-09

Sean Avery Exposes NHL for What It Is, a No Humor League

Dallas Stars: Familiar Face Returns to the Dallas Blue Line

Dallas Stars Continue to Shape Roster

Dallas Stars: From Rumor to Reality, Sean Avery Signs

Open Mic: Sport: An Ambiguous Term Causing Pointless Controversy

Sean Avery to Dallas Stars Is Newest Free Agent Rumor

WWE: Night of Champions Has Fans Wondering What's Next

Dallas Stars: Eriksson Wastes No Time Signing With Dallas

Dallas Stars: Stars Make Qualifying Offer to Six

WWE Draft 2008: The Supplemental Draft Commences

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