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Shoalts refers to ‘idiot Coyotes fans’ and calls Glendale residents dumb

It’s probably a safe bet that Toronto Globe and Mail writer David Shoalts won’t be retiring in the Valley–or at least won’t be welcomed to. Shoalts, who’s been, well, should we say a tad bit negative about the Coyotes’ ownership [...]

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20 Oct 10 Written by
GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 14: The Phoenix Coyotes mascot 'Howler' performs with fans in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Detroit Red Wings during the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on April 14, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Red Wings 3-2 to take a 1-0 series lead. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)2 Comments

[Audio] Erickson sets sights on Cal

The Arizona State Sun Devils are done with their bye week (at least the first of their two), and they’ve starting preparations for the Cal Golden Bears at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Sun Devil head coach Dennis Erickson held his [...]

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18 Oct 10 Written by
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Recapping a weird week 7 in the Pac-10: So much for a rare USC losing streak

There were only three games in the Pac-10 this week, but there was enough weirdness for a full schedule. And the reason I say there was a lot of weird things going on is because the Crystal Ball had a [...]

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Oct 16, 2010; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Matt Barkley (7) throws a pass during the game against the California Golden Beras at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated California 48-14. Photo via Newscom9 Comments

Crystal Ball: An abbreviated Week 7 in the Pac-10

We’ve reached Week 7 in the Pac-10, and 40% of the league has earned a week off, meaning there’s only three games on the docket. California visits rapidly falling USC, Arizona tries to bounce back from a loss on the [...]

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14 Oct 10 Written by
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Mossberg 4×4 Review Part 1

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I was in the process of buying a new rifle. Well, the rifle is here, and I want to thank the guys at Coleman Tyler for some great customer service! The first [...]

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13 Oct 10 Written by
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Undrafted Quarterback Max Hall Earns Victory in First NFL Start

From Heisman Trophy winner to undrafted rookie, the Arizona Cardinals have now seen it all at their quarterback position in 2010. First, it was Matt Leinart’s job. The USC product and Heisman winner was finally supposed to get his clear [...]

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Recapping Week 6 in the Pac-10: Don’t sleep on Oregon State

Another week in the books in the Pac-10, and another up and down week for the Crystal Ball. The Ball went 4-1 straight up and a woeful 1-4 against the number. I guess Washington State taught us to run away [...]

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11 Oct 10 Written by
ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 04: Quarterback Ryan Katz of the Oregon State Beavers drops back to pass against the TCU Horned Frogs at Cowboys Stadium on September 4, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)6 Comments

Esterhuizen African Safaris

I would sincerely like to thank Werner Esterhuizen from Esterhuizen African Safaris for taking the time to answer some interview questions. Africa is on my “bucket-list” so hopefully some day my conversations with Werner will be face-to-face. Look for future [...]

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Beanie’s not happy

Beanie Wells isn’t happy about his role with the Arizona Cardinals, and let it be known on Monday. Wells, who missed the first two games of the year with a knee injury, has played behind Tim Hightower in the Cardinals’ [...]

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GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 27: Runningback Beanie Wells #26 of the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game against the St. Louis Rams at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on December 27, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Rams 31-10. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)No Comments

[Audio] About this Burfict issue

Vontaze Burfict is 17 games into his college football career. It seems like after every one of those 17 games, Sun Devil fans have discussed the “extra-curricular” activities of #7. As a freshman last season, there were several games, including [...]

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MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 18: John Clay of the Wisconsin Badgers is tackled by the fask mask by Vontaze Burfict of the Arizona State Sun Devils at Camp Randall Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)No Comments