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The Steelers and Cutting Edge Therapy

Last season Hines Ward and Troy Polamalu suffered from injuries that could have sidelined them from playing in crucial playoff games.  Polamalu never missed a game and Ward was able to play in the Super Bowl because of a new and innovating treatment being used by not only those two, but also by a few MLB and Soccer players along with thousands of recreational athletes.

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Capital One Bowl

Now that I am a few days removed from my trip to Orlando, I figured I would share some thoughts.

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My Trip to Orlando for the Capital One Bowl

Well today is the day.  I am leaving Tyrone for a few days to head down to Orlando to see Penn State take on LSU in the Capital One Bowl.  We got in line for tickets earlier this month at 5am in frigid temperatures, we planned hotels and driving arrangements, now it is time for the [...]

Top Ten Sporting Events of the Decade

I watched a lot of sporting events in the last decade.  I was 12 when the clock turned from 1999 to 2000 and found humor in thinking I was the first person in the new millennium to say that the Steelers would win the Super Bowl.  With that said, here is my list of my top sporting events since then.  These are in chronological order, and they are admittedly heavy on the later part of the decade as I aged and usually include my favorite team winning.

2003 BCS Fiesta Bowl (2002 BCS National Championship Game) – Ohio State Buckeyes (31) vs. Miami Hurricanes (24) (2OT)

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Why Megan Hodge is the Greatest Athlete in Penn State History

Megan HodgeI know that you’re thinking I’m insane.  Surely Lavar Arrington, Talor Battle, Kerry Collins, or John Capelletti were better athletes than this Hodge girl.  But when you step back and think about it, what defines a great athlete?  Utter dominance, constant production at the highest level, championships, national recognition, and success with honor would be a good starting point.  Sure Arrington was dominant, if Megan Hodge suited up and ran head first into a ‘Lavar Leap’ I’m positive she would break in half (as would I, as would you most likely).  And you would be correct in thinking that Kerry Collins produced at the highest level and John Cappelletti was nationally recognized as the best player in College Football in 1973, but none of them accomplished what Hodge did throughout a four year career.  In fact, you could combine every award the aforementioned players have received and they wouldn’t stack up against the great Megan Hodge.

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Why Playing LSU in the Capitol One Bowl is Good

I know a lot of less knowledgeable fans will be voicing their displeasure now that it has been officially announced that Penn State will not be playing in a BCS Bowl game this season.  They will be matched up with the Louisiana State University in the Capital One Bowl, January 1st, 2010 in Florida. However, I contend that this is a good thing for the Nittany Lions.

1. The matchup will have higher ratings than the Orange Bowl.

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