Not Meeting Expectations

The Red Sox preseason expectations led fans to believe they were heading straight for the World Series.

As the season is coming down to the playoffs, the Red Sox are not meeting their expectations. They lost their division lead to the Yankees back in August, and now they struggle to capture the Wild Card. The last few games have been nothing but an embarrassment to Sox fans. This downfall will be the worst collapse in franchise history, according to the Boston Globe.

If the Red Sox don't get their act together and start playing like the "dream team" they were projected to be, the World Series dream is crushed.

Hernandez out, Ochocinco in

Aaron Hernandez, tight end, helped lead the Patriots to victory Sunday night against the Chargers. Brady has displayed a little bit of favoritism towards Hernandez the past two games, making him a frequent target. With recent reports stating Hernandez will be out for two weeks with a MCL sprain, the Patriots offense is about to shake up. Several Patriot players suffered injuries from Sunday's game, but Hernandez might be considered to have the most impact of the team for the next game.





With Hernandez out, Ochocinco is more likely to see the ball from Brady. Hernandez frequently goes out wide, in the slot, or in the back field - all spots Ochocinco is itching to be in.

This injury could change up the way the Pats charge their way into the end zone. If Brady starts throwing to Ochocinco, and becomes comfortable, Hernandez might lose out his current spot as one of Brady's favorites.



Galaxy beat out Revolution for Keane

Interest rumors have been passed around for some time about the potential of Irish national team's all-time leading scorer, Robbie Keane, would sign to a MLS team. Unfortunately, he was acquired by the LA Galaxy, home of other big name soccer stars like David Beckham. The reasoning behind the Revolution losing out on the Keane opportunity could have been a matter of funding. The Revs did not have the budget to afford the 3.5 million euros the Galaxy offered Keane. Most of the Revs budget is being spent on their Argentine striker, Milton Caraglio.  The LA Galaxy keeps pushing the limits of salary restrictions and capitalizing on opportunities for foreign talent. The Boston Globe stated the Revolution was never in the running to obtain Keane. Why? Was it because of the lower salary offer? Or was it the influence of foreign stars like David Beckham? 

One things for sure, the Revolution missed out on one amazing opportunity to enhance their roster. 

Randy Moss

On September 5, 2011, reports were made rumoring Randy Moss' return to the NFL. NBC Sports reports that Moss regrets leaving the Patriots in 2010, and would only consider coming out of retirement if there was an offer from New England. The question now is, do the Patriots want Moss back? Tom Brady was quoted via the Boston Herald stating, "I love Randy Moss, he's one of the greatest receivers in the history of the game, one of the greatest players I've had a chance to play with. But unfortunately, I don't make personnel decisions." It's clear that Brady would not mind seeing Moss back in a Patriots jersey, but does Bill Belichick feel the same way? If the Patriots did not want Moss in 2010, why would they want him in 2011?

Personally, I am not a fan of athletes coming out of retirement shortly after they announced their retirement. Randy Moss coming back to the game would start a retirement cycle like Brett Favre. Should Moss stay retired or consider playing for the Patriots if the opportunity presented itself?

Introduction

Hello Everyone!

My name is Renee Dubuc and I am currently a sophomore at Slippery Rock University. My major at SRU is Sport Management. After graduating from SRU, I wish to work within intercollegiate athletics, either as an Athletic Director or a Sports Information Director.

I am from Saunderstown, Rhode Island and graduated from North Kingstown High School. Coming from New England, I am a big Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins fan. Therefore, I will most likely be posting about those teams.