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Best Of The SB Nation Network: August 17, 2011
Hockey
- Raw Charge looks at the news that former Lightning owner Oren Koules is interested in getting back into the NHL.
- Musings on the Islanders’ arena situation as it compares to the Detroit Red Wings via Lighthouse Hockey.
- The Copper & Blue takes a look at lineage among NHL general managers.
Baseball
- Let’s Go Tribe pays tribute to former Indian Jim Thome, who clobbered his 600th career home run the other day.
- DRaysBay looks at the types of pitches Desmond Jennings likes to hit.
- Beyond The Boxscore writes that the Red Sox’s core is historically good.
Basketball
- Ben Gordon had some interesting answers to Pistons and Lockout questions.
- George Hill has gone back to school, discovers the fun of student fees.
- The Nets have a lot going for them once they get the chance to make changes.
Football
- The drama in Cincy isn’t just with Carson Palmer, but also his little brother Jordan. Cincy Jungle explains.
- Will David Garrard or Blaine Gabbert be the starter for Jacksonville? Big Cat Country has the latest.
- Music City Miracles notes the changes in Tennessee since Mike Munchak took over for Jeff Fisher.
- Buffalo Rumblings laments the recent string of poor drafts for the Bills.
College Sports
- The 7th Floor has some immediate reactions to the story, provides a complete anthology of bounties, and takes a look at a prospective 2011 depth chart in a post Shapiropocalyptic world.
- Down in Tallahassee Tomahawk Nation takes a look at how the potential implosion of Da U could impact Florida State.
- The Alligator Army from Gainesville also has some thoughts on Miami’s troubles and how they could affect the Florida Gators.
- Voodoo Five has a quick thought on one South Florida’s newly infamous alums.
- Black Shoe Diaries looks at the scandal through Al Golden’s saucer-shaped eyes.
- Maize N Brew takes a look at Nevin Shapiro, Kirk Cousins and possibly redefining amateurism for the 21st century.
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