Indeed Nick Saban was out coached today

“Confidence is what it’s all about,” said Lauri Korporkski after the Coyotes dismantled the Dallas Stars, 5-2.After losing a combined 1-6 over the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames in the last two games, the Coyotes returned to Phoenix with unfinished business. They scored three straight goals on Turco, causing him to be pulled midway through the second period.When healthy the Coyotes are a confident team that can put the puck in the net. Korpokoski had his first career two-goal game and was credited with an assist after Zbynek Michaelek put the nail in the coffin against the Stars.Despite giving up the next two goals, the Coyotes were on cruise control for the rest of the game despite losing Ed Jovanovski. They have unfortunately dealt with playing without their assistant captain. Jovanovski appeared to have sustained a lower body injury during the second period, the same injury which caused him to miss eight games this month.Following the loss of Jovanovski, the Coyotes have turned to Keith Yandle, who has emerged as key offensive threat for the Coyotes.

Yandle has four goals and seven assists on the season while Phoenix continues to put up a good fight in the Western Conference.Perhaps former Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes is wrong when he said that the NHL could never succeed in Arizona. Maybe I just love it in my point guard and not in my forwards. Either way Jimmer was awesome to watch in the end of the game against Weber State Of course Emery had the real money shots. He got a little over his skis after making 3 in a row, but I’m sure that the basket was looking huge for him tonight In fact, pretty much most of the season. I think this is going to be a nice season for BYU and I predict that they’ll deliver BYU’s first tournament win in far too long. I like teams with shooters in the tournament and this BYU team looks like it has a number of nice shooters. This article is also featured on CrashUtah -Where BYU fans Talk Sports.

Theres an old saying that there is no moral victory in defeat. That may be true. But today, the Auburn Tigers reached a place where they havent been in a while. It just so happens, it was at the expense of a loss to their very formidable arch rival, the Crimson Tide of Alabama. Indeed, Nick Saban was out coached today. If hes an honest man, hell admit that. Indeed, the Alabama football team was out performed on the gridiron. Indeed, the statistics imply a different outcome than what resulted on the score board. But there was no victory in the W column for the Auburn Tigers. Perhaps the more important thing that happened today at Jordan-Hare Stadium was that the team from The Plains, their coaches, and indeed, their fans, reached a level of performance that was awe-inspiring even to the team that outscored them. In his post-game analysis, Nick Saban said he couldnt understand why his Crimson Tide players werent up more for the task at hand today. In the end, the only thing that beat the Auburn Tigers was depth in talent and a very healthy football squad on the other side of the field. The Tigers achieved most of the goals they identified that they would have to accomplish in order to end the game with a victory. As ironic as it turned out, those goals were met, but the score didnt show it. It took the Crimson Tide the entire game - right down to the last 1.5 minutes ticking off the clock to reach beyond what the Tigers had brought to the table. In the end, the Eagle didnt turn to turkey it soared high. Many have said since the end of the game, that today was a repeat of something that happened the first time Coach Pat Dye went up to play the Crimson Tide, under the tutelage of legendary Coach Paul Bear Bryant. Dye had been an assistant to the Bear early in his career. And he knew Coach Bryant wasnt known for liking his own coaching staff. When Coach Pat Dye first met Coach Bryant on the field, Coach Bryant uttered words to the effect of, Thats not a bad little football team you brought up here. In typical inspirational style, Coach Pat Dye looked him straight in the eye and said, Coach, I dont know what youre talking about. We came up here to smash you in the mouth. The message was clear then the message is clear now. But perhaps the most inspiring thing that took place at Jordan-Hare today may not have even occurred in the game itself rather it may have been what happened after the game. The fans the Auburn Faithful didnt want to leave the stadium. They knew that had the game been able to go on and on and on, that their beloved Tigers would continue jacking up the stakes that would make the team from Tuscaloosa have to reach deeper and deeper into the caldrons of their wealth of talent in order to keep up. And it would be questionable at any given time whether the Tide would have more points on the board than did the Tigers. But as we all know, the game has to end at some point. And it did. And now the Alabama Crimson Tide will fulfill their pre-stated destiny to go and play the University of Florida on December 5th to determine who really is the best team in the SEC and perhaps the entire country. Meanwhile, the Auburn Tigers were impressive enough in todays game that maybe, just maybe, theyll get another look by the boundless number of other bowls and theyll play a post-season game more worthy of their abilities and talent and desire than what may have been on the table before today. The 2009 Auburn Tiger football team should hold their heads high. War Eagle.. In my opinion, the offensive rookie of the year award is one of the more prestigious awards that is given out annually.What does it take to be the offensive rookie of the yearBeing a year-round phenom for your team as a first year player.The winner of last years award was Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan.Who will it be this yearI will be listing my top five candidates (in order) to see who can and will win the award at seasons end.Enjoy the show!. Hakeem Nicks came on late as a dynamic receiver after several incredible catches in his season at North Carolina.Nicks was selected by New York late in the first round with high expectations.He was brought in to replace Plaxico Burress, the Giants No. 1 receiver who had been recently cut.In his rookie season, Nicks has 32 catches for 538 yards and four touchdowns.Don't be surprised if this guy becomes a pro-bowler within the next season or two He is that talented.. Who would have ever thought that a player as talented as Chris Wells would have fallen to pick No. 31 to the CardinalsArizona had no trouble in picking up arguably the best running back in the draft behind Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno.Wells, in limited action behind Tim Hightower, has 469 yards rushing along with four touchdowns.He has seen more carries lately with the less than stellar performances by Tim Hightower.Look for Wells to be a force for years to come if the Cardinals can get their offensive line together..