Hello, FOX Bloggers and FOXY Bloggers alike, this is Mike Greenspire, and I am here to award the first annual Pittsburgh Sportsman of the Year Award!
The award goes to the best player or coach in Pittsburgh Pro sports of the past year, starting in August 2007, and going to July 2008. Any Pittsburgh sportsman in that time period is eligible for votes!
Billionaire Chairman of Duquesne Management, Stanley Druckenmiller, is a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and apparently thinks he can run the team.
Druckenmiller is asking Chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dan Rooney for majority ownership of the team.
Druckenmiller has also said that if the bidding is opened to the public, then he will withdraw his offer.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writer, Gerry Dulac, says that those close to Druckenmiller know the man’s intent:
“His intent is to buy the shares,” Dulac said in an interview with KDKA TV 2-Pittsburgh reporter, John Shumway. “whether all or a portion, but enough to have majority control of the Steelers and to buy the shares of the other four Rooney brothers.”
Art Rooney, Jr. had only one comment on the story, and shared it with John Shumway:
“Never count Dan out; he knows how to negotiate. Dan’s a great Pittsburgher, a good guy, and he’s Mr. Steeler. He is a phenomenal operator, and don’t be surprised if things work out his way.”
I wouldn’t mind seeing Druckenmiller with 49% of the stakes. I never want to have one guy out of the Rooney family with more than 49% of the team. Druckenmiller a Pittsburgh boy, from what I know, and paints his face Black & Gold when attending Steelers games. I think Dan Rooney will be bale to work out something so that Druckenmiller is not majority owner, but the largest shareholder.
Let me hear your thoughts on this story. Take care!
The Chicago Bears signed former Detroit Lions RB, Kevin Jones to a 1-year deal yesterday, trying obviously to fix their running back problem.
This is a good move by the Bears; this kid was absolutely electric in his first two seasons. Since then, he has been plagued by injuries. Yet, his production is still relatively average to above average.
A few weeks ago, he did a workout for several teams. Detroit was on the list for some reason. I don’t know why they would cut him and then think about resigning him. Whatever. Chicago’s and Pittsburgh’s scouts were also there.
Pittsburgh has a one-two running back punch in the works with Willie Parker and Rashard Mendenhall. Fullback Dan Kreider has blocked for a 1,000 yard rusher almost every NFL season he has played in his career.
The Steelers just released RB Davenport after they could find no takers on trade offers, so Kevin Jones might have been a possibility as a 3rd down back. Maybe, but that’s a stretch. It would be nice to have double the insurance, however, if Parker goes down like he did last year in St. Louis in Week 16.
The Bears have had major trouble with their RBs. Not many people can draft a top RB coming out of college and turn him into a complete bust. Maybe the OL and RB coaches need to be fired?
The Bears aren’t exactly playing in a very competitive division. With Brett Favre gone, (and hopefully it stays that way) the Packers are severely weakened when it comes to the passing game. Chicago’s defense is really high-caliber, and shouldn’t have a problem intercepting Aaron Rodgers. If you can pick off Favre, you can pick off anyone.
The Lions are always gonna be a laughing stock until they get rid of Matt Millen. He is the mastermind behind the Lions epic failures of the past 5 years.
The Vikings are a work in progress. All they need is for either Tarvaris Jackson or John David Booty to step up and be the passing QB that they are looking for. If the Vikes can get one of them to play at full potential, then I see them being the team to beat in the NFC North with Adrian Peterson.
Well, one thing’s for sure, if the Bears can’t return to the playoffs, or at least contend for a Wild Card berth, something needs to change on the coaching staff.
Let me hear your guys’ and gals’ thoughts on the topic of the NFC North.
I'm not at my regular computer for this, so I don't know for sure how many points everyone has. I do know, however, how many points everyone gained this week. Here they are:
PF 3 points gained
bubbB *Did not pick
leafssuck26 1 point gained
oaklandathleticsfan 3 points gained
Alright, here are the games that Group 1 will be picking for next Tuesday!
1. Red Sox @ Rays 2. Pirates @ Reds 3. Tigers @ Twins 4. Blue Jays @ Mariners
So, as soon as I can get your picks, that would be great!
Group 2's games are not until this coming Tuesday, but I may not be able to get to a computer again by then, seeing as I will be on vacation for 2 weeks! The official beginning of my summer vacation was yesterday because I went to Cedar Point! Man, those rides are insane! On one of them, you stand up the whole time!
Anyways, here are the Group 2 contestants!
leafssuck26 oaklandathleticsfan PF bubbB
Here are the games Group 2 will be picking that take p[lace this coming Tuesday!
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I am Mike Greenspire and I am a sports blogger for FOX Sports and I love the NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, and NASCAR! I was born and raised in the city of Pittsburgh, PA, so naturally I am a die-hard fan of the Pens, Buccos, and Steelers. Since Pittsburgh basketball is long gone, my favorite team in the NBA is the Orlando Magic. Please leave a comment on my blog, I love feedback. My blog is fun, and I enjoy writing it, and I hope that you will enjoy reading it! Thanks!
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