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Best Of The SB Nation Network: June 8, 2011
Football
- Stampede Blue makes the case that the Colts should look at Plaxico Burress.
- Battle Red Blog asks the question: When has the lockout gone on too long for fans to forgive?
- Music City Miracles reports on the “lucky” conclusion to Kenny Britt’s legal issues.
- Buffalo Rumblings recalls that on this date, 45 years ago, the NFL and AFL agreed to merge.
College Sports
- Rocky Top Talk discusses Mike Hamilton’s legacy as Athletic Director with Tennessee’s athletic department currently in the midst of turmoil, headed to Indianapolis to plead its case to the NCAA this weekend. Could this open the door for Phil Fulmer’s return...as Athletic Director?
- Along The Olentangy posits that Terrelle Pryor’s decision to skip his senior year, may have been at the behest of the Ohio State brass as his departure may have just saved Ohio State from being charged with institutional penalties by the NCAA. He leaves with three Big Ten Championships and possibly $20,000-$40,000.
- Oliver Luck at West Virginia has released an official non-statement that The Smoking Musket feels could be more about Bill Stewart than Dana Holgorsen. Forget it Ollie, it’s Morgantown.
- Oliver Luck’s son Andrew of the Stanford Cardinal, putative #1 overall draft pick in the next NFL Draft, is named second team All American by Phil Steele. Crimson And Cream Machine is happy to see his first teamer is Landry Jones.
- The California Golden Blogs on the miracle season the Golden Bears hardballers are having, from budgetary shortfall chopping block to Omaha’s doorstep in dramatic fashion. Roll On You Bears.
Hockey
- A Flames fan at Matchsticks & Gasoline sends an open letter to Canucks fans.
- In light of the Ilya Bryzgalov trade, Broad Street Hockey says that the Flyers are still stuck in a pre-lockout mentality.
- Pensburgh looks at Ray Shero’s take on concussions.
Baseball
- Twinkie Town has the week in review from the twin cities.
- Amazin’ Avenue has all the coverage you need of the first ever soccer match at Citi Field.
- Purple Row looks back at previous first-round picks of the Rockies now that the draft is over.
- AZ SnakePit reviews the past week of Diamondbacks baseball.
Basketball
- Are the Bulls standing pat out of fear of the new CBA?
- In-depth scouting and FIBA statistical profile of draft prospect Enes Kanter.
- Exclusive report from Ridiculous Upside: Knicks to begin D-League affiliation program next season.
- The Mavericks continue to battle through every type of adversity in these playoffs.
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