tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66250289243967341702024-03-14T08:58:07.658-04:00James RapienThe sports blog that offers a little bit for everyone.jamesrap12http://www.blogger.com/profile/00542601270467773168noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625028924396734170.post-4211395958797256942015-03-19T14:33:00.001-04:002015-03-19T14:33:38.463-04:00Should the Bearcats Lose On Purpose?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Lance McAlister of 700 WLW Cincinnati received an email about the Bearcats intentionally losing to avoid playing the Kentucky Wildcats. You can read his blog <a href="http://www.espn1530.com/onair/lance-mcalister-7818/bearcats-is-this-really-a-thing-13423982/">post here.</a> I give my opinion on the topic with a quick six-minute podcast below.<br />
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<br />jamesrap12http://www.blogger.com/profile/00542601270467773168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625028924396734170.post-49372222380630877992015-03-06T15:11:00.002-05:002015-03-06T15:11:24.129-05:00Bengals Free Agency: Does It Matter?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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If you're reading this blog, you probably like the NFL. Throw in your favorite superheroes and this should make your day. Odell Beckham Junior as Spiderman is my favorite. What's yours? Leave you comment below or let me know on twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesRapien">@JamesRapien</a>.<br />
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jamesrap12http://www.blogger.com/profile/00542601270467773168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625028924396734170.post-86508267218966357402015-02-18T15:01:00.000-05:002015-02-18T15:01:56.241-05:00Why is the Crosstown Shootout Dead?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Both UC and Xavier are playing for their NCAA Tournament lives and no one seems to be interested. I discuss the rivalry and give my prediction below.<br />
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<br />jamesrap12http://www.blogger.com/profile/00542601270467773168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625028924396734170.post-33217712857948069612014-10-13T09:24:00.000-04:002014-10-13T09:24:11.289-04:00Don't Overreact to the Bengals Tie Against the Panthers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I tell you why Bengals fans should still have confidence in their team despite a loss and a tie in the past two weeks. We hear from Mike Nugent, who talked to reporters after the 37-37 tie against the Panthers. You'll also hear the call of the missed kick that would've secured a Bengals victory (courtesy of the Bengals Radio Network).<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The NBA season is right around the corner and that means 2KSports is coming out with NBA2K15. The game will be in stores on October 7th. LeBron James is the highest rated player in the game. The ratings for every player on an NBA2K15 roster are listed below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">85 - Paul Millsap<br />83 - Al Horford<br />78 - Jeff Teague<br />78 - Kyle Korver<br />75 - DeMarre Carroll<br />74 - Thabo Sefolosha<br />74 - Kent Bazemore<br />72 - Mike Scott<br />71 - Adreian Payne<br />71 - Shelvin Mack<br />70 - Dennis Schroder<br />69 - Pero Antic<br />68 - John Jenkins</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">Boston Celtics</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">87 - Rajon Rondo<br />78 - Avery Bradley<br />78 - Jeff Green<br />78 - Jared Sullinger<br />76 - Evan Turner<br />76 - Marcus Smart<br />76 - Marcus Thornton<br />75 - Brandon Bass<br />74 - Gerald Wallace<br />74 - Kelly Olynyk<br />72 - Vitor Faverani<br />70 - Tyler Zeller<br />70 - Phil Pressey<br />68 - James Young<br />66 - Joel Anthony</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">Brooklyn Nets</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">84 - Deron Williams<br />83 - Brook Lopez<br />82 - Joe Johnson<br />77 - Mason Plumlee<br />77 - Kevin Garnett<br />74 - Andrei Kirilenko<br />74 - Bojan Bogdanovic<br />74 - Jarrett Jack<br />71 - Mirza Teletovic<br />71 - Alan Anderson<br />69 - Marquis Teague<br />68 - Markel Brown<br />66 - Sergey Karasev</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">87 - Al Jefferson<br />84 - Lance Stephenson<br />82 - Kemba Walker<br />78 - Gerald Henderson<br />77 - Michael Kidd-Gilchrist<br />75 - Gary Neal<br />74 - Brian Roberts<br />73 - Cody Zeller<br />73 - Marvin Williams<br />73 - Bismack Biyombo<br />72 - Noah Vonleh<br />72 - Jeff Taylor<br />71 - P.J. Hairston<br />67 - Jannero Pargo</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">88 - Derrick Rose<br />87 - Joakim Noah<br />82 - Pau Gasol<br />80 - Taj Gibson<br />80 - Jimmy Butler<br />76 - Kirk Hinrich<br />75 - Doug McDermott<br />75 - Nikola Mirotic<br />74 - Mike Dunleavy<br />73 - Aaron Brooks<br />72 - Tony Snell<br />66 - Cameron Bairstow</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">98 - LeBron James<br />89 - Kevin Love<br />86 - Kyrie Irving<br />78 - Dion Waiters<br />77 - Shawn Marion<br />76 - Tristan Thompson<br />75 - Anderson Varejao<br />74 - Mike Miller<br />72 - Matthew Dellavedova<br />69 - James Jones<br />69 - John Lucas<br />66 - Malcolm Thomas<br />65 - Brendan Haywood</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">88 - Dirk Nowitzki<br />82 - Monta Ellis<br />79 - Chandler Parsons<br />79 - Tyson Chandler<br />76 - Jameer Nelson<br />75 - Devin Harris<br />75 - Brandan Wright<br />74 - Raymond Felton<br />74 - Al-Farouq Aminu<br />72 - Jae Crowder<br />72 - Richard Jefferson<br />67 - Gal Mekel<br />67 - Ricky Ledo<br />67 - Greg Smith</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">84 - Ty Lawson<br />81 - Kenneth Faried<br />78 - Arron Afflalo<br />78 - Wilson Chandler<br />77 - Danilo Gallinari<br />77 - J.J. Hickson<br />76 - Nate Robinson<br />74 - JaVale McGee<br />74 - Randy Foye<br />74 - Timofey Mozgov<br />71 - Gary Harris<br />69 - Jusuf Nurkic<br />69 - Darrell Arthur<br />68 - Quincy Miller</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">83 - Andre Drummond<br />80 - Brandon Jennings<br />80 - Josh Smith<br />80 - Greg Monroe<br />76 - Caron Butler<br />76 - D.J. Augustin<br />75 - Jodie Meeks<br />74 - Kyle Singler<br />72 - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope<br />71 - Jonas Jerebko<br />70 - Will Bynum<br />70 - Cartier Martin<br />68 - Tony Mitchell<br />67 - Luigi Datome<br />67 - Aaron Gray</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">89 - Stephen Curry<br />82 - Klay Thompson<br />82 - Andre Iguodala<br />82 - David Lee<br />80 - Andrew Bogut<br />77 - Draymond Green<br />76 - Harrison Barnes<br />74 - Shaun Livingston<br />72 - Marreese Speights<br />69 - Brandon Rush<br />67 - Ognjen Kuzmic<br />67 - Nemanja Nedovic<br />67 - Festus Ezeli</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">88 - James Harden<br />88 - Dwight Howard<br />78 - Patrick Beverley<br />78 - Trevor Ariza<br />77 - Terrence Jones<br />72 - Isaiah Canaan<br />71 - Troy Daniels<br />71 - Jeff Adrien<br />71 - Nick Johnson<br />69 - Alonzo Gee<br />69 - Donatas Motiejunas<br />69 - Robert Covington<br />68 - Ish Smith<br />67 - Josh Powell</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">89 - Paul George<br />80 - David West<br />80 - Roy Hibbert<br />78 - George Hill<br />77 - Luis Scola<br />75 - Rodney Stuckey<br />75 - Ian Mahinmi<br />75 - C.J. Watson<br />73 - C.J. Miles<br />71 - Chris Copeland<br />68 - Lavoy Allen<br />66 - Solomon Hill<br />65 - Donald Sloan</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">91 - Chris Paul<br />89 - Blake Griffin<br />81 - DeAndre Jordan<br />80 - Jamal Crawford<br />77 - J.J. Redick<br />76 - Matt Barnes<br />76 - Spencer Hawes<br />74 - Glen Davis<br />74 - Jared Dudley<br />72 - Jordan Farmar<br />69 - Reggie Bullock<br />67 - C.J. Wilcox</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">89 - Kobe Bryant<br />78 - Carlos Boozer<br />78 - Nick Young<br />77 - Jeremy Lin<br />76 - Jordan Hill<br />76 - Steve Nash<br />76 - Julius Randle<br />73 - Ed Davis<br />73 - Wesley Johnson<br />73 - Xavier Henry<br />71 - Ryan Kelly<br />70 - Jordan Clarkson<br />67 - Robert Sacre</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">Memphis Grizzlies</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">85 - Marc Gasol<br />84 - Zach Randolph<br />83 - Mike Conley<br />78 - Tony Allen<br />76 - Courtney Lee<br />77 - Vince Carter<br />75 - Tayshaun Prince<br />74 - Beno Udrih<br />72 - Kosta Koufos<br />72 - Nick Calathes<br />71 - Jordan Adams<br />71 - Jarnell Stokes<br />69 - Jon Leuer<br />69 - Jamaal Franklin<br />68 - Quincy Pondexter</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">Miami Heat</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">86 - Dwyane Wade<br />84 - Chris Bosh<br />79 - Luol Deng<br />76 - Danny Granger<br />75 - Mario Chalmers<br />75 - Chris Andersen<br />75 - Norris Cole<br />74 - Josh McRoberts<br />74 - Shabazz Napier<br />72 - Udonis Haslem<br />70 - James Ennis<br />69 - Justin Hamilton<br />66 - Reggie Williams</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">Milwaukee Bucks</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">79 - Brandon Knight<br />79 - Larry Sanders<br />78 - Jabari Parker<br />77 - O.J. Mayo<br />75 - Khris Middleton<br />75 - John Henson<br />75 - Nate Wolters<br />74 - Jerryd Bayless<br />74 - Kendall Marshall<br />74 - Giannis Antetokounmpo<br />73 - Ersan Ilyasova<br />70 - Carlos Delfino<br />69 - Zaza Pachulia<br />67 - Miroslav Raduljica<br />67 - Johnny O'Bryant</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">Minnesota Timberwolves</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">81 - Nikola Pekovic<br />79 - Ricky Rubio<br />79 - Kevin Martin<br />78 - Thaddeus Young<br />77 - Andrew Wiggins<br />76 - Mo Williams<br />75 - Corey Brewer<br />74 - J.J. Barea<br />72 - Gorgui Dieng<br />72 - Zach LaVine<br />70 - Anthony Bennett<br />70 - Chase Budinger<br />68 - Robbie Hummel<br />68 - Ronny Turiaf<br />67 - Shabazz Muhammad</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">New Orleans Pelicans</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">88 - Anthony Davis<br />82 - Jrue Holiday<br />79 - Eric Gordon<br />78 - Tyreke Evans<br />77 - Ryan Anderson<br />76 - Omer Asik<br />73 - John Salmons<br />72 - Jimmer Fredette<br />72 - Austin Rivers<br />69 - Russ Smith<br />69 - Darius Miller<br />69 - Jeff Withey<br />68 - Alexis Ajinca<br />66 - Luke Babbitt</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">New York Knicks</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">89 - Carmelo Anthony<br />78 - Jose Calderon<br />78 - J.R. Smith<br />77 - Amar'e Stoudemire<br />77 - Iman Shumpert<br />77 - Tim Hardaway Jr<br />76 - Samuel Dalembert<br />72 - Pablo Prigioni<br />72 - Jason Smith<br />72 - Andrea Bargnani<br />72 - Shane Larkin<br />70 - Cleanthony Early<br />69 - Travis Outlaw<br />67 - Quincy Acy<br />67 - Cole Aldrich</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">Oklahoma City Thunder</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">95 - Kevin Durant<br />88 - Russell Westbrook<br />84 - Serge Ibaka<br />78 - Reggie Jackson<br />74 - Kendrick Perkins<br />74 - Nick Collison<br />74 - Steven Adams<br />73 - Jeremy Lamb<br />73 - Anthony Morrow<br />69 - Perry Jones III<br />68 - Andre Roberson<br />68 - Mitch McGary<br />65 - Josh Huestis<br />65 - Hasheem Thabeet</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">Orlando Magic</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">80 - Nikola Vucevic<br />78 - Victor Oladipo<br />76 - Channing Frye<br />76 - Tobias Harris<br />74 - Elfrid Payton<br />74 - Aaron Gordon<br />74 - Maurice Harkless<br />72 - Luke Ridnour<br />72 - Ben Gordon<br />72 - Evan Fournier<br />71 - Willie Green<br />71 - Andrew Nicholson<br />70 - Kyle O'Quinn<br />66 - Dewayne Dedmon</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">Philadelphia 76ers</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">80 - Michael Carter-Williams<br />77 - Joel Embiid<br />76 - Nerlens Noel<br />74 - Luc Mbah a Moute<br />74 - Tony Wroten<br />73 - Jason Richardson<br />71 - Hollis Thompson<br />70 - Elliot Williams<br />70 - Alexey Shved<br />69 - Henry Sims<br />68 - Arnett Moultrie<br />68 - Jerami Grant<br />67 - Jarvis Varnado<br />65 - Brandon Davies</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">Phoenix Suns</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">84 - Goran Dragic<br />81 - Eric Bledsoe<br />80 - Isaiah Thomas<br />78 - Markieff Morris<br />78 - Miles Plumlee<br />78 - Gerald Green<br />76 - P.J. Tucker<br />75 - Marcus Morris<br />73 - Anthony Tolliver<br />72 - T.J. Warren<br />71 - Tyler Ennis<br />69 - Archie Goodwin<br />67 - Alex Len<br />64 - Shavlik Randolph</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">Portland Trail Blazers</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">88 - LaMarcus Aldridge<br />87 - Damian Lillard<br />79 - Nicolas Batum<br />78 - Wesley Matthews<br />77 - Robin Lopez<br />76 - Chris Kaman<br />75 - Thomas Robinson<br />72 - Dorell Wright<br />72 - C.J. McCollum<br />71 - Steve Blake<br />70 - Will Barton<br />68 - Meyers Leonard<br />68 - Joel Freeland<br />67 - Allen Crabbe<br />66 - Victor Claver</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">Sacramento Kings</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">86 - DeMarcus Cousins<br />82 - Rudy Gay<br />79 - Darren Collison<br />75 - Jason Thompson<br />75 - Carl Landry<br />74 - Nik Stauskas<br />74 - Ray McCallum<br />74 - Ben McLemore<br />74 - Jason Terry<br />74 - Reggie Evans<br />71 - Derrick Williams<br />71 - Wayne Ellington<br />67 - Jeremy Tyler</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">San Antonio Spurs</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">90 - Tim Duncan<br />88 - Tony Parker<br />85 - Kawhi Leonard<br />83 - Manu Ginobili<br />78 - Danny Green<br />78 - Boris Diaw<br />77 - Tiago Splitter<br />77 - Patrick Mills<br />75 - Marco Belinelli<br />73 - Matt Bonner<br />73 - Cory Joseph<br />67 - Jeff Ayres<br />67 - Austin Daye<br />67 - Kyle Anderson</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">Toronto Raptors</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">85 - Kyle Lowry<br />85 - DeMar DeRozan<br />78 - Jonas Valanciunas<br />77 - Amir Johnson<br />77 - Louis Williams<br />76 - Terrence Ross<br />76 - Greivis Vasquez<br />75 - Patrick Patterson<br />73 - Tyler Hansbrough<br />70 - James Johnson<br />69 - Chuck Hayes<br />69 - Landry Fields<br />64 - Bruno Caboclo</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">Utah Jazz</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">79 - Gordon Hayward<br />78 - Derrick Favors<br />76 - Alec Burks<br />75 - Trey Burke<br />75 - Enes Kanter<br />74 - Dante Exum<br />74 - Trevor Booker<br />72 - Steve Novak<br />71 - Rodney Hood<br />71 - Rudy Gobert<br />70 - Jeremy Evans<br />68 - Carrick Felix<br />67 - Ian Clark</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">Washington Wizards</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">86 - John Wall<br />81 - Bradley Beal<br />81 - Paul Pierce<br />81 - Marcin Gortat<br />80 - Nene<br />76 - Andre Miller<br />74 - Kevin Seraphin<br />73 - Kris Humphries<br />73 - Martell Webster<br />71 - DeJuan Blair<br />70 - Drew Gooden<br />69 - Glen Rice Jr<br />68 - Garrett Temple<br />68 - Otto Porter</span></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Notable Free Agents</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">78 - Ray Allen<br />76 - Ramon Sessions<br />75 - Andray Blatche<br />75 - Elton Brand<br />74 - Jordan Crawford<br />73 - Rashard Lewis<br />73 - Emeka Okafor<br />73 - Jermaine O'Neal<br />73 - Andrew Bynum<br />72 - Chauncey Billups<br />72 - Michael Beasley</span></div>
jamesrap12http://www.blogger.com/profile/00542601270467773168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625028924396734170.post-56411556279566570302014-09-06T19:17:00.001-04:002014-09-06T19:17:04.346-04:00Fantasy Football Preview Week One<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I give you an injury report and my studs, duds and sleepers for week one. If you have a fantasy football question just tweet me <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesRapien">@JamesRapien</a>. For all of the latest fantasy football news go to <a href="http://getsportsinfo.com/">GetSportsInfo.com</a>. Also, get the most up-to-date fantasy information every Sunday on Fantasy Football Gameday on <a href="http://www.foxsports1360.com/onair/cricket-wireless-fantasy-football-gameday-49103/">Cincinnati's Fox Sports 1360</a>.<br />
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James joined the Monday Morning Quarterback Quarterback Show on Fox Sports 1360 to discuss Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green swapping jerseys with Patrick Peterson after their head-to-head matchup on Sunday Night Football. </div>
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Clearly Peterson and Green have a mutual respect for one another. Peterson tweeted this after the game:<br />
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“<a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@nfl</a>: Jersey swap. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Respect?src=hash">#Respect</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CINvsAZ?src=hash">#CINvsAZ</a> <a href="http://t.co/tAwGQqAH7Z">pic.twitter.com/tAwGQqAH7Z</a>”<- great battle today <a href="https://twitter.com/ajgreen_18">@ajgreen_18</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Respect?src=hash">#Respect</a><br />
— Patrick Peterson (@RealPeterson21) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealPeterson21/statuses/503758864567640065">August 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Green responded shortly after:<br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/RealPeterson21">@RealPeterson21</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@nfl</a> always bro good luck this season..<br />
— Aj Green (@ajgreen_18) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajgreen_18/statuses/503759666120110081">August 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
It's good to see two pro bowl players go at it on the field, yet be good friends off of it. Green's Bengals did win the game 19-13 and he was able to haul in five receptions for 53 yards with Peterson guarding him.<br />
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<br />jamesrap12http://www.blogger.com/profile/00542601270467773168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625028924396734170.post-54463649930487296982014-08-22T10:44:00.000-04:002014-08-22T10:49:27.743-04:00Nate Burleson: 'Johnny's still the man'<br />
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Even though Johnny Manziel might not start for the Cleveland Browns in 2014, he's receiving support from one veteran wide receiver. Nate Burleson backed Manziel even though he lost the starting job to Brian Hoyer, Mary Kay Cabot of the <a href="http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/08/nate_burleson_on_johnny_manzie.html">Cleveland Plain Dealer</a> reports.<br />
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"I'll just say this, Johnny's still the man,'' said Burleson. “He's still a really good quarterback. He's an NFL-quality starting quarterback. Johnny will be successful in this league. ''<br />
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"We've got really two quarterbacks that are good, and I've been saying that since we first got to camp,'' he said. "Regardless of who was named the starter week one, I feel like we were going to be winners. I say that selfishly speaking as a receiver, I get to benefit from that. I caught balls, touchdowns in 1-on-1s, made plays from both quarterbacks. So for me, I was straddling the fence between the two.”<br />
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Burleson has praised both players since training camp started.<br />
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"They've both got their qualities, their different in ways, but I like the way Brian has commanded the leadership of this team and grabbed ahold of the playbook. But Johnny being the No. 2 as you want to call it, we got arguably the best No. 2 in the NFL. I'm OK with that.''<br />
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Burleson might be trying to bolster the confidence of Manziel after he lost out on the starting job. Either way, he has made it clear he thinks Manziel can be successful in the NFL and that should give the rookie confidence moving forward.<br />
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jamesrap12http://www.blogger.com/profile/00542601270467773168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625028924396734170.post-54747818032958206392014-08-17T18:33:00.000-04:002014-08-17T18:33:59.503-04:00James On Fantasy Football GamedayJames was on Fox Sports 1360 today to talk fantasy football with Stefanie Theobald and Chris Heil. They touch on Adrian Peterson, Matt Forte and preview the rest of the running back's that you should know about before your fantasy draft.<br />
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James joined Chick Ludwig on Cincinnati's Fox Sports 1360 to talk about Andy Dalton's contract extension and Johnny Manziel's preseason debut.<br />
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Cincinnati native Kyle Rudolph plans to give back to his alma mater. Instead of buying a new car or a bigger house after receiving a pay raise from the Minnesota Vikings, Rudolph will have a new weight room built for Elder High School.<br />
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On Monday, he finalized a contract extension with the Vikings that could be worth up to $40 million according to reports.<br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vikings?src=hash">#Vikings</a> TE Kyle Rudolph's plans for his new cash? Same house, same truck. Oh, but this: Buying a new weight room for his high school.<br />
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Rudolph attended Elder from 2005-2008 where he played football and basketball.<br />
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"I'm extremely excited to get this extension completed and continue my career with the Minnesota Vikings," Rudolph said in a statement. "I've said all along I wanted to stay in Minnesota. I love the fans, the community and, most importantly, I'm excited about where this team is going. I'm looking forward to the 2014 season and helping this organization reach our ultimate goal."<br />
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Rudolph, 24, has 109 receptions for 1,055 yards and 15 touchdowns in 39 games over three seasons with Minnesota. He made the 2012 NFL Pro Bowl.jamesrap12http://www.blogger.com/profile/00542601270467773168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625028924396734170.post-5186525637765878802014-07-27T17:53:00.000-04:002014-07-27T17:53:41.771-04:00Reds Lose to Nationals 4-2 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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James recaps Washington's 4-2 win over Cincinnati and tells you if the Reds should make make a move before the trade deadline.<div>
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James Rapien and Mario DeRamus talk about LeBron James' decision to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, ask if the Cavaliers should trade Andrew Wiggins and talk about the Cincinnati Bengals chances in 2014.<br />
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Here is a compilation of audio clips from The Monday Morning Quarterback Show previewing Bengals training camp on Fox Sports 1360. The MMQB airs every Monday morning from 6am-9am on Cincinnati's Fox Sports 1360.<br />
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LeBron James announced his return to Cleveland Friday afternoon. This billboard of "The Chosen One" went up just hours later in downtown Cleveland:<br />
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The Chicago Bulls are considering using the amnesty provision on veteran forward Carlos Boozer according to reports.<br />
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This could be the break the Miami Heat need. If Boozer is amnestied, he would become a perfect fit in South Beach. He wanted to sign there in 2010 before the Heat opted to sign Chris Bosh. Now, Boozer might be willing to take less money, since the Bulls will still pay him his full $16.8 million salary if they amnesty him.<br />
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The Bulls may be hard pressed to find a partner for a potential sign-and-trade according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times.<br />
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Boozer does own a home in Miami. Could he be the guy that convinces LeBron James to stay in South Beach? There's no reason to expect that, although it would be a step in the right direction.<br />
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Boozer averaged 13.7 points per game and 8.3 rebounds per game last season.jamesrap12http://www.blogger.com/profile/00542601270467773168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625028924396734170.post-67701020723907413742014-07-01T09:09:00.000-04:002014-07-03T09:12:55.304-04:00James joins the Monday Morning Quarterback Show to Talk Bengals <iframe frameborder="no" height="450" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/156666764&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe>jamesrap12http://www.blogger.com/profile/00542601270467773168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625028924396734170.post-5504153936192765342014-06-28T13:39:00.000-04:002014-06-28T13:39:51.115-04:00James Appears on Cincinnati's ESPN 1530 <iframe frameborder="no" height="450" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/156442170&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe>jamesrap12http://www.blogger.com/profile/00542601270467773168noreply@blogger.com0