Here is the best of SB Nation network from today - enjoy:
Best of the SB Nation Network: October 26, 2009
↵MMA
↵- Bloody Elbow says the fix was in for Machida over Rua decision at UFC 104.
↵Basketball
↵- The Portland Trailblazers franchise has reached a turning point with the signing of LaMarcus Aldridge.
↵- A ridiculously in-depth look at the biggest threats to the Lakers’ 2008-2009 championship from Silver Screen and Roll.
↵Baseball
↵- Twinkie Town believes that the biggest threat to baseball right now is the rigid deals they have with TV networks and playoff baseball.
↵- True Blue LA asks, “Are the Dodgers on the verge of a Phillies-like run?”
↵Football
↵- In San Francisco, Alex Smith takes over for Shaun Hill. Is it the right call?
↵- Atlanta is reeling after the loss to the Cowboys and now they have the unbeaten Saints to look forward to next.
↵Hockey
↵- Though the numbers were stacked against the Sabres, they still managed to pull out a win.
↵- Broad Street Hockey uses the Scott Stevens defense for Mike Richards hit on David Booth.
↵College
↵- Alabama breathes a sigh of relief, although stating that Tennessee deserved the win.
↵- Red Cup Rebellion re-casts the Top 25 as the cast from Lost.











