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2009 NBA Playoffs: Who's This Year's X-Factor?

In the world of mathematics, an "X factor" is an unknown quantity which only becomes known after following a prescribed process. This concept of an unknown but vital quality also extends into other worlds, such as business and entertainment...

Written by Darren Feeney about 7 months ago 339 reads 14 comments
A Sensible San Diego Chargers 2009 NFL Draft

Upgrades or Needs? It is a question General Managers and scouting personnel face just a day before selection Saturday...

Written by Darren Feeney about 7 months ago 1,998 reads 33 comments
Who's This Year's X-Factor? 2009 NBA Playoffs: First Round

Each year and in every playoff series there is an X-factor. Certain players step-up and serve as a catalyst, equipped with talent and tools necessary for team success...

Written by Darren Feeney about 7 months ago 487 reads 26 comments
Sir King James: I Now Bestow Upon You, 2008-2009 MVP

We gather here at the eve which marks the closure of the regular season crusade. In the intervening time, we ought all bow in the presence of greatness, for we were bystanders and onlookers to a magnitude of enormity...

Written by Darren Feeney about 7 months ago 195 reads 22 comments
So Far, So Good as the San Diego Padres Earn Their Stripes

Simply put, it was a tragic opening week for baseball fans. The baseball world was shocked and rattled by the tragic death of 22-year-old Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart...

Written by Darren Feeney about 7 months ago 95 reads 0 comments
Opening Take: Padres Earn Series Split with Dodgers

If tying a series is like kissing your sister, San Diego is willing to do the dirty deed. When Jake Peavy failed to get out of the first frame of the season, surrendering a two-out, two-run single to James Loney, Padres fans took a collective sigh...

Written by Darren Feeney about 7 months ago 29 reads 1 comments
San Diego Padres: 2009 Keys To Success

The San Diego Padres open the season having done little to improve a roster that fielded 99 losses last season. With the offseason purchase of the franchise by a group led by former Diamondbacks ...

Written by Darren Feeney about 8 months ago 53 reads 0 comments
Reality Check: Jay Cutler Receives His Wish

Flashback to this time last year and you'll recall another exasperating saga. At least this one didn’t extend into the summer...

Written by Darren Feeney about 8 months ago 225 reads 10 comments
Trevor Hoffman Is Wise: Heath Bell Pitches to a Different Tune

Look at that devious smile. Trevor Hoffman had the key, but has thrown it away. It is almost as if he thought the people of San Diego would not remember him. Somewhere along on the line, Hoffman thought ahead...

Written by Darren Feeney about 8 months ago 236 reads 0 comments
2009 Los Angeles Dodgers Outlook

Farewell P Derek Lowe, P Brad Penny, P Takashi Saito, 2B Jeff Kent (retired), IF Nomar Garciaparra, P Joe Beimel, OF Andruw Jones, P Scott Proctor, SS Ivan DeJesus Jr...

Written by Darren Feeney about 8 months ago 197 reads 0 comments
Catch-Up Time: Q&A with NFL Draft Prospect Rey Maualuga

For Rey Maualuga, it’s been quite a journey. A voyage that has never allowed the 6-foot-2, 249-pound physical specimen to remain stagnant in one city...

Written by Darren Feeney about 8 months ago 1,809 reads 16 comments
San Diego Padres 2009 Outlook

Farewell: SS Khalil Greene, P Clay Hensley, P Trevor Hoffman Welcome: C Henry Blanco, P Chris Britton, OF Emil Brown, 2B Chris Burke, P Kevin Correia, 2B David Eckstein, OF Cliff Floyd, SP Shaun Hill Projected Lineup: 1...

Written by Darren Feeney about 8 months ago 176 reads 0 comments
Toreros-Lions: San Diego Receives Halftime Message, Rallies To Beat LMU

The University of San Diego Toreros ran into the locker room at halftime, trailing 31-28, expecting a somewhat typical but assertive lecture from head coach Bill Grier. But Grier allowed an individual to precede him in an effort to corral his troops...

Written by Darren Feeney about 9 months ago 85 reads 0 comments
San Diego Toreros Show Life With Win Vs. Portland; Gonzaga Just Too Much

The last time Gonzaga stepped foot inside Jenny Craig Pavilion, they exited amid a flurry of court-rushing Torero faithful in last years’ thrilling West Coast Conference championship...

Written by Darren Feeney about 9 months ago 54 reads 0 comments
San Diego Toreros End Four Game Skid vs Pacific in BracketBusters

Can history repeat itself for the San Diego Toreros? Only time will tell. San Diego (14-14, 5-7 WCC) took their first step in duplicating last year's run to the NCAA Tournament, bouncing back ...

Written by Darren Feeney about 9 months ago 42 reads 0 comments
San Diego-St. Mary's: Toreros Try To Shed Positive Light on Dim Season

Flashback to this time last year. The San Diego Toreros currently find themselves in familiar territory. After a 54-61 loss at St. Mary's, San Diego put together six straight wins, including a victory over No...

Written by Darren Feeney about 9 months ago 49 reads 0 comments
Pittsburgh-Connecticut: Panthers Send Huskies a "Big" East Wake-Up Call

DeJuan Blair wanted to send Hasheem Thabeet and No. 1 Connecticut (24-2, 12-2) a message early on: He has a lot of things—size, strength, agility, offensive skill, and a very physical style of play...

Written by Darren Feeney about 9 months ago 109 reads 1 comments
San Diego Toreros' Season in Turmoil With Losses at Pepperdine, Loyola Marymount

There is a point in a season—unless the opponent has one win—where a loss can prove to be beneficial. If another defeat follows, dropping six out seven West Coast Conference games—case ...

Written by Darren Feeney about 9 months ago 56 reads 2 comments
San Diego's Free Throw Shooting Costs Toreros a Win, Nearly Two

Despite a disappointing 64-62 loss in overtime to Santa Clara Thursday, San Diego saw their four-game skid come to a halt Saturday, defeating the University of San Francisco 73-63...

Written by Darren Feeney about 9 months ago 39 reads 0 comments

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Darren Feeney Article Archive

2009 NBA Playoffs: Who's This Year's X-Factor?

A Sensible San Diego Chargers 2009 NFL Draft

Who's This Year's X-Factor? 2009 NBA Playoffs: First Round

Sir King James: I Now Bestow Upon You, 2008-2009 MVP

So Far, So Good as the San Diego Padres Earn Their Stripes

Opening Take: Padres Earn Series Split with Dodgers

San Diego Padres: 2009 Keys To Success

Reality Check: Jay Cutler Receives His Wish

Trevor Hoffman Is Wise: Heath Bell Pitches to a Different Tune

2009 Los Angeles Dodgers Outlook

Catch-Up Time: Q&A with NFL Draft Prospect Rey Maualuga

San Diego Padres 2009 Outlook

Toreros-Lions: San Diego Receives Halftime Message, Rallies To Beat LMU

San Diego Toreros Show Life With Win Vs. Portland; Gonzaga Just Too Much

San Diego Toreros End Four Game Skid vs Pacific in BracketBusters

San Diego-St. Mary's: Toreros Try To Shed Positive Light on Dim Season

Pittsburgh-Connecticut: Panthers Send Huskies a "Big" East Wake-Up Call

San Diego Toreros' Season in Turmoil With Losses at Pepperdine, Loyola Marymount

San Diego's Free Throw Shooting Costs Toreros a Win, Nearly Two

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