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2009 University of Illinois Football Preview: Proving Grounds

Looking Back The 2009 Fighting Illini enter their fifth season under Ron Zook looking to prove that they belong amongst the elite teams in the Big Ten...

Written by Bryce Williford about 5 months ago 844 reads 5 comments
Oakland Athletics Update: Self Evaluation

This article is the first in a series of weekly articles that will chronicle the Oakland Athletics' season, organization, and future. If you have a topic you would like to hear about, please feel free to post your request on my message board...

Written by Bryce Williford about 6 months ago 153 reads 3 comments
Oakland Athletics: 2009 Bullpen Review

The Oakland Athletics entered the 2009 season with some serious bullpen questions. After 27 games and an 11-16 record, some of those questions remain unanswered while injuries have taken the focus off of some solid developments in the Oakland bullpen...

Written by Bryce Williford about 7 months ago 188 reads 1 comments
Everything's Right In Big D, Mavericks Defeat Spurs, 99-90

Three years ago the Dallas Mavericks were on the precipice of fulfilling their potential. They held a two-games-to-none lead over Dwayne Wade's Miami Heat...

Written by Bryce Williford about 7 months ago 187 reads 1 comments
Chauncey Billups Comes Home: The Denver Nuggets' Return to Relevance

Every year the NBA season is full of trade rumors. More so than any other sport, the NBA seems to generate high-profile changes on a regular basis...

Written by Bryce Williford about 7 months ago 125 reads 0 comments
Road Warriors: Surprising Results To Kick off the 2009 NBA Playoffs

Twenty-four hours ago questions swirled around the start of the 2009 NBA Playoffs. Injuries, inexperienced players, and high expectations were on everyone's mind as the Bulls and Celtics tipped off in Boston...

Written by Bryce Williford about 7 months ago 401 reads 0 comments
The Loss of a Leader: Kevin Garnett's True Importance to the Boston Celtics

You know a player or a moment is important when NBA Films uses it in a montage. Since he entered the league in 1995, Kevin Garnett has supplied the NBA marketing gurus with an endless supply of chest-banging, heaven-pointing, fierce-glaring footage...

Written by Bryce Williford about 7 months ago 551 reads 1 comments
The Derrick Rose Show: Bulls Upend Defending Champs; Steal Home Court

Last year Boston fans watched their beloved Celtics roll over the Atlanta Hawks in the opening game of the playoffs 104-81, beginning what would be a magical postseason culminating in a championship...

Written by Bryce Williford about 7 months ago 133 reads 0 comments
Ready to Rumble: 2009 NBA Playoff Preview: Round One

When the 2009 NBA Playoffs tip off at noon on Saturday, we'll witness all of the best the NBA has to offer. From it's marquee stars and tantalizing rookies, to battle-tested teams and developing powers, the NBA's finest will be on display...

Written by Bryce Williford about 7 months ago 218 reads 0 comments
MLB Opening Day: One Man's 2009 Predictions

Tomorrow night North Carolina takes on Michigan State for the NCAA Men's National Championship. In the next week we'll determine who makes the NBA and NHL Playoffs. Last week Penn State took home the NIT Title...

Written by Bryce Williford about 8 months ago 215 reads 6 comments
Ivan Rodriguez: Where Is the Love?

Ivan (Pudge) Rodriguez has been a fixture in Major League Baseball since 1991. During that time, no catcher has been as offensively and defensively dominant as Rodriguez...

Written by Bryce Williford about 8 months ago 261 reads 1 comments
Fantasy Baseball Preview: Outfield: So Many Options, So Little Time

My outfield preview will be different than the positional previews previously published. I will rank the top 50 outfielders in groups of 10, explaining the ranking of 1 to 2 members in each group...

Written by Bryce Williford about 8 months ago 298 reads 1 comments
Fantasy Baseball Position Preview: Shortstop: Life After Hanley

NOTE: Every year, fantasy experts, enthusiasts, and rookies alike trot out their opinions for each position. Explaining that Hanley Ramirez and Jose Reyes are top shortstops or that Carlos Lee ...

Written by Bryce Williford about 8 months ago 319 reads 0 comments
Fantasy Baseball Position Preview: Third Base, A Mighty Aramis

NOTE: Every year, fantasy experts, enthusiasts, and rookies alike trot out their opinions for each position. Explaining that Hanley Ramirez and Jose Reyes are top shortstops or that Carlos Lee ...

Written by Bryce Williford about 8 months ago 307 reads 1 comments
Oakland A's Spring Training Guide: Baseball and Beyond

So you’re heading to Spring Training 2009 and you can’t stop daydreaming about the crack of the bat, the anticipation of your first glimpse of the next Ken Griffey Jr. and the refreshing feeling of that first cold beer going down the pipes..

Written by Bryce Williford about 9 months ago 313 reads 1 comments
Fantasy Baseball Position Preview: Second Base, Deeper than Ever

NOTE: Every year fantasy experts, enthusiasts and rookies alike trot out their opinions for each position. Explaining that Hanley Ramirez and Jose Reyes are top shortstops or that Carlos Lee ...

Written by Bryce Williford about 9 months ago 189 reads 1 comments
Fantasy Baseball Position Preview: First Base...It's Votto Time

NOTE: Every year fantasy experts, enthusiasts and rookies alike trot out their opinions for each position. Explaining that Hanley Ramirez and Jose Reyes are top shortstops or that Carlos Lee ...

Written by Bryce Williford about 9 months ago 121 reads 0 comments
Bulls Stampede over Bucks, Take Eighth Place

The Bulls throttled Milwaukee on Friday night, 117-102, in Chicago. With the victory, Chicago pulled ahead of the Bucks in the standings, claiming sole possession of the eighth playoff seed in the Eastern Conference...

Written by Bryce Williford about 9 months ago 89 reads 0 comments
Fantasy Baseball Position Preview: Catcher: Who Is John Baker?

NOTE: Every year fantasy experts, enthusiasts and rookies alike trot out their opinions for each position. Explaining that Hanley Ramirez and Jose Reyes are top shortstops or that Carlos Lee ...

Written by Bryce Williford about 9 months ago 363 reads 0 comments
Chicago Bulls Storm Back To Top Houston Rockets, 105-102

The Legend that will be Derrick Rose took a big step forward Saturday night at the United Center. Saving his best for the final quarter of Chicago's tussle with Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets, ...

Written by Bryce Williford about 9 months ago 51 reads 0 comments

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Bryce Williford Article Archive

2009 University of Illinois Football Preview: Proving Grounds

Oakland Athletics Update: Self Evaluation

Oakland Athletics: 2009 Bullpen Review

Everything's Right In Big D, Mavericks Defeat Spurs, 99-90

Chauncey Billups Comes Home: The Denver Nuggets' Return to Relevance

Road Warriors: Surprising Results To Kick off the 2009 NBA Playoffs

The Loss of a Leader: Kevin Garnett's True Importance to the Boston Celtics

The Derrick Rose Show: Bulls Upend Defending Champs; Steal Home Court

Ready to Rumble: 2009 NBA Playoff Preview: Round One

MLB Opening Day: One Man's 2009 Predictions

Ivan Rodriguez: Where Is the Love?

Fantasy Baseball Preview: Outfield: So Many Options, So Little Time

Fantasy Baseball Position Preview: Shortstop: Life After Hanley

Fantasy Baseball Position Preview: Third Base, A Mighty Aramis

Oakland A's Spring Training Guide: Baseball and Beyond

Fantasy Baseball Position Preview: Second Base, Deeper than Ever

Fantasy Baseball Position Preview: First Base...It's Votto Time

Bulls Stampede over Bucks, Take Eighth Place

Fantasy Baseball Position Preview: Catcher: Who Is John Baker?

Chicago Bulls Storm Back To Top Houston Rockets, 105-102

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