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Featured Columns by Joe Pettit Joe Pettit is a administrator and featured writer for benchwarmersunited.com. Pettit has a passion and knowledge of sports that encompasses a number of years. He recently wrote for the MMA world. Pettit likes to write to the point and uses his sports experiences to relate to the avid sports fan. |
Derek Jeter: Yankee Forever
03/02/2010
Last week Derek Jeter addressed the media on what he foresees in the future when his contract ends after the 2010 season. He sees himself as being in the pinstripes till he is done playing. In a class act, he told the media that he will not answer anymore questions regarding a new contract until the [...]
USA VS. Canada-Rematch For The Gold
02/27/2010
The United States hockey team is within one win of pulling off the insurmountable task of winning the gold medal. Team USA pounced on Finland with six first period goals and never looked back in their 6-1 victory.. This sets up the anticipated rematch with team Canada. Canada will have a shot at revenge. Will the [...]
Team USA Reaches Semifinals
02/25/2010
The USA hockey took another step in their quest for Olympic gold with a 2-0 shutout victory over Switzerland. This sets up the Americans to face Finland in the Semifinals who also scored a 2-0 shutout win of their own over the Czech republic… The game was scoreless through two periods.Team USA finally broke through early in [...]
USA Hockey Trying To Pull Off Another Miracle
02/22/2010
The USA hockey team to a huge step towards a improbable gold medal with a upset victory over Team Canada 5-3 on Sunday. With the team dawning the uniforms of the 1960 USA team and the 30th anniversary of the 1980 team, Americans can only reflect back and hope that Team USA can pull off [...]
Bader Remains Unbeaten
02/21/2010
Ryan Bader showed that he can dig deep when it counts most in a MMA fight. He showed that in his third round TKO victory over veteran Light Heavyweight Keith Jardine Saturday night. Bader looked like the tank was on empty but showed the will and resilience that it takes to secure a victory in [...]
It Is Time For USC To Face Allegations
02/19/2010
Hearings have begun in regard to USC’s allegations on infractions of benefits to both the football and basketball programs. The hearings will last for three days and will involve meetings with the NCAA’s committee on infractions. The investigation spans back four years and focuses on benefits to star football player Reggie Bush and star basketball player O.J. Mayo. USC has declined to comment, and it will be interesting to see what impact these will have on the programs. Another question that arises is; Are the rules to strict for these college programs?…
Lakers Show Depth-Win Again Without Kobe
02/17/2010
The Lakers are showing the NBA that they are a complete team and have the depth and talent to win without their superstar Kobe Bryant. They won their fourth straight game without him on Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors 104-94. This time they were lead by Shannon Brown who stepped with 27 points and 10 rebounds. The defending NBA champions are gelling as a team are getting better and better. This creates a scary picture for the rest of the NBA as they try to stand in the way of the Lakers repeating…
As Usual; Favre is Indecisive
02/16/2010
Brett Favre has thanked the fans of the Minnesota Vikings and has said that he has no regrets on playing for them last season. He has also indicated that he could not have enjoyed the season anymore than he did. He has the support of many of his fellow players and fans. But as usual, Brett Favre is not letting the cat out of the bag when it comes to playing for the Vikings for one more season. Why is he going down this road again?…
Louisville Gets Much Needed Win Over Syracuse Orangemen
02/15/2010
The Louisville Cardinals went into Sundays game against the second rated Syracuse Orangemen with their heads down. When the game was over, there heads were raised with achievement of a much needed upset victory…
Can The Nets Lure Rick Pitino?
02/13/2010
There have been recent rumors that Rick Pitino is considering leaving his current position as head coach for Louisville. Pitino has denied any interest in the job. Rumors have been swirling especially since Louisville has struggled this year and are coming off a embarrassing loss to St. Johns 74-55 on Thursday night. The question in question is can the Nets lure Pitino back to the Pro game?…
