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Richard Seymour tossed after punching Big Ben
Sunday, 21 Nov, 2010 – 17:17 | 2 Comments
Richard Seymour tossed after punching Big Ben

Today’s Steelers Raiders affair was a very physical football game which had plenty of altercations. This lead to 21 combined penalties for a total of 200+ yards overall.
The biggest penalty and most crucial of the …

NCAA hypocrisy and stupidity of rules on full display in Bruce Pearl suspension
Friday, 19 Nov, 2010 – 14:40 | One Comment
NCAA hypocrisy and stupidity of rules on full display in Bruce Pearl suspension

Tennessee Vols basketball head coach will face an 8 game suspension for violating NCAA recruiting rules. So now that he’s come clean and admitted everything you would think this penalty would be enforced immediately.
Nope, not …

Cal officials admit to faking injuries; nothing short of disgusting
Thursday, 18 Nov, 2010 – 0:34 | No Comment
Cal officials admit to faking injuries; nothing short of disgusting

Yes the title says it all with how I really feel about what happened during the Oregon Ducks slim 15-13 victory in which they were heavily favoured over the California Golden Bears on Saturday.
There was …

Captains to choose NHL all star teams
Thursday, 11 Nov, 2010 – 0:00 | No Comment
Captains to choose NHL all star teams

When I saw this headline I thought this was some sort of joke; honestly. Isn’t this what you do in PE class in grade 5. Really come on NHL I understand you are desperate to …

Video evidence that McClain did actually spit in the face of Crowder
Monday, 8 Nov, 2010 – 20:59 | No Comment
Video evidence that McClain did actually spit in the face of Crowder

Yesterday I put together a blog on the speculation and claims that Dolphins Channing Crowder had towards Ravens LaRon McClain for spitting in his face during the game. At the time there was no video …

Dolphins Crowder claims Ravens Mc'Clain spat in his face
Sunday, 7 Nov, 2010 – 20:35 | One Comment
Dolphins Crowder claims Ravens Mc'Clain spat in his face

Anytime the Ravens step on the field you can expect it to be a high intensity physical football game. When they are facing quality opponents it usually turns into a pretty heated battle that get’s …

Austin Collie hit was not illegal; big overreaction from the refs based on final appearance
Sunday, 7 Nov, 2010 – 13:28 | No Comment
Austin Collie hit was not illegal; big overreaction from the refs based on final appearance

Nobody wants to see anyone get severely injured or have their career put in question. But, that is the risk you run playing the sport of football. All players understand that growing up playing the …

26 stroke penalty to Imada on route to shooting 97
Sunday, 31 Oct, 2010 – 18:12 | 6 Comments
26 stroke penalty to Imada on route to shooting 97

All amateur golfers dream of shooting a round under par like the pro’s do on a weekly basis. Whenever they shoot a bad round it makes us feel sort of good about our games. Thinking …

CFL single point for missed FG rule helps cause the whackiest final play I've ever seen to end game
Saturday, 30 Oct, 2010 – 19:21 | No Comment
CFL single point for missed FG rule helps cause the whackiest final play I've ever seen to end game

For all the Canadian readers & viewers of sportsblog.bethubb.com you are familiar with the rules of the CFL. To my American & fans from other countries of the world that are unfamiliar with the CFL …

Deron Williams gets technical for barely touching basketball
Thursday, 28 Oct, 2010 – 22:48 | No Comment
Deron Williams gets technical for barely touching basketball

Going into this year’s NBA season one of the most debated and criticized topics was the new harsh enforcement on technical fouls. Stern came down with some very strict rules on what will be called; …

Teemu Selanne Kronwalled, believes it was a dirty hit
Monday, 25 Oct, 2010 – 19:18 | No Comment
Teemu Selanne Kronwalled, believes it was a dirty hit

Once again the debate rolls on in the NHL with what is considered to be a legal or illegal hit, legitimate or cheap, blinside or not, leaving your feet early or on time. Blah blah …

Roethlisberger fumble at end of Dolphins Steelers game produces controversial call
Sunday, 24 Oct, 2010 – 17:59 | No Comment
Roethlisberger fumble at end of Dolphins Steelers game produces controversial call

All eyes were on the big match up on the early games of the NFL schedule today with the Steelers taking on the Dolphins. The game was tightly contested the entire way and could have …

Willie Mitchell calls out the NHL for inconsistent suspensions after Rypien gets 6 games
Saturday, 23 Oct, 2010 – 12:38 | No Comment
Willie Mitchell calls out the NHL for inconsistent suspensions after Rypien gets 6 games

Today Colin Campbell came down with the official decision suspending Rick Rypien for six games after his altercation with a Minnesota Wild fan during Monday night’s hockey game. Everyone has gone wild and for the …

Certain Vikings Player not happy with new NFL crackdown on illegal hits
Friday, 22 Oct, 2010 – 17:09 | One Comment
Certain Vikings Player not happy with new NFL crackdown on illegal hits

Most of the bitching and complaining in regards to the new NFL rules with devastating hits have come from defensive players. Which makes considering it will affect their style of play & ultimately their career …

NFL crackdown on hits has created unnecessary drama for James Harrison
Wednesday, 20 Oct, 2010 – 23:46 | One Comment
NFL crackdown on hits has created unnecessary drama for James Harrison

The memo was sent out today to all NFL teams regarding what is considering an illegal & vicious hit. Several players have decided to step up and lash out towards the NFL ripping them for …

Urlacher: "Might as well call it the NFFL"
Wednesday, 20 Oct, 2010 – 21:27 | 3 Comments
Urlacher: "Might as well call it the NFFL"

Since Monday morning the talk of the NFL has been the new regulations that will be put in place in regards to devastating hits in the NFL. Many people have been angered by the new …

Minnesota Wild Fan believes he was assaulted by Rypien
Wednesday, 20 Oct, 2010 – 18:16 | One Comment
Minnesota Wild Fan believes he was assaulted by Rypien

The big news in sports let alone hockey over the past 24 hours was Rick Rypiens attempted fight with a Minnesota Wild fan. The key word being attempted. Why? Because today this fan is claiming …

Nelson Cruz interfered with by fans when trying rob Cano HR, why no review like Berkmans HR?
Tuesday, 19 Oct, 2010 – 23:15 | 7 Comments
Nelson Cruz interfered with by fans when trying rob Cano HR, why no review like Berkmans HR?

Baseball is a sport backed by more history than all others played in North America. This has led to them taking a very conservative route when it comes to changing the game with the current …

Doan gets 3 games for new "blindside" hit, is it enough or even fair?
Monday, 18 Oct, 2010 – 22:32 | No Comment
Doan gets 3 games for new "blindside" hit, is it enough or even fair?

I have gone on way to many rants over the past year in regards to the NHL with headshots & hitting from behind. What drive me the most nuts is the rules themselves and the …

James Harrison lays out to Browns receivers with head shots
Sunday, 17 Oct, 2010 – 21:42 | One Comment
James Harrison lays out to Browns receivers with head shots

The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the best defenses in the NFL year in year out. One of the key reasons for their success is the physical play they bring to the field. The Steelers …

More horrible calls in the NFL… How was Brandon Flowers called for pass interference on Andre Johnson?
Sunday, 17 Oct, 2010 – 14:59 | No Comment
More horrible calls in the NFL… How was Brandon Flowers called for pass interference on Andre Johnson?

Much has been said this year and in past about how bad some of the NFL officiating has been. I have gotten extremely worked up over how the QB’s are always protected and get the …

Antwan Odom & lawyer come up with the most pathetic excuse for positive PED test
Friday, 15 Oct, 2010 – 15:31 | No Comment
Antwan Odom & lawyer come up with the most pathetic excuse for positive PED test

We have seen it all & heard it all with excuses coming from athletes in regards to testing positive for performance enhancing drugs. Nobody ever admits their own mistakes, most definitely not athletes who will …

NHL gives Wisniewski & Hjalmarsson similar two game suspensions for on ice incidents
Tuesday, 12 Oct, 2010 – 17:23 | 2 Comments
NHL gives Wisniewski & Hjalmarsson similar two game suspensions for on ice incidents

Two infractions were made on the ice during yesterday’s NHL action; both players at fault for violating league rules were expected to be enforced. Nobody knew what exactly the punishment would be because of inconsistency …

Wisniewski obscene gesture to Avery; what will the punishment be?
Monday, 11 Oct, 2010 – 22:32 | No Comment
Wisniewski obscene gesture to Avery; what will the punishment be?

During today’s battle of New York hockey game between the Rangers & the Islanders it produced a scrappy affair. The Rangers were nursing a lead late in the game only to collapse down the stretch …

TO faces potential fine for tweeting before Bengals game today
Sunday, 10 Oct, 2010 – 13:21 | No Comment
TO faces potential fine for tweeting before Bengals game today

I understand the NFL has an image to portray and maintain leading to some very strict and at times what appears to be over the top enforcement of such exact rules. Some of them are …

Horrendous playoff umping makes challenges & replays even more apparent
Saturday, 9 Oct, 2010 – 23:25 | 11 Comments
Horrendous playoff umping makes challenges & replays even more apparent

The MLB playoffs have been very entertaining so far as most games have been relatively close. Along with the great play there has been some sub par umping. This should come as no shock to …

MLB Playoff System Needs to Be Changed
Thursday, 7 Oct, 2010 – 20:14 | 24 Comments
MLB Playoff System Needs to Be Changed

Now that we are a couple days into the MLB playoffs it brings me to a point that I try to make every year, which is the current playoff system.
I know that baseball is a …

Tennessee Titans D Co-ordinator Chuck Cecil gives refs middle finger
Sunday, 3 Oct, 2010 – 18:15 | One Comment
Tennessee Titans D Co-ordinator Chuck Cecil gives refs middle finger

The Tennessee Titans were engaged in a very tight ball game with the Denver Broncos this Sunday. It was a very important game for both teams in terms of what the potential landscape for the …

Must see: LSU gets off lucky with too many men on the field ruling against Tennessee
Saturday, 2 Oct, 2010 – 10:50 | No Comment
Must see: LSU gets off lucky with too many men on the field ruling against Tennessee

The SEC is notoriously known for the hard nosed smash mouth football it produces. It doesnt matter which two teams hook up you can ensure yourself as a fan to watch a very entertaining intense …

Ted Leonsis fined 100 K for unauthorized comments regarding the CBA
Thursday, 30 Sep, 2010 – 12:53 | No Comment
Ted Leonsis fined 100 K for unauthorized comments regarding the CBA

With all the excitement heading in this years 2010/11 NBA season their is a potential dark cloud that looms over the league with a potential work stoppage in the future as the current CBA is …