The Sports Analyzer

In a news release out of Denver (although I just returned from the Houston area), The Colorado Avalanche has placed defenceman Adam Foote on the injured reserve list. He is apparently out with a fairly serious arm injury.
All in all, this specific move is retroactive to last Sunday, when he left the ongoing game during a 2-0 drubbing to Minnesota.
Head Coach Tony Granato has also announced that his man was seemingly injured either in a collision or when he completed a check.
The team has called up reserve Philippe Dupuis from the the American Hockey League.
In addition to this, Captain Joe Sakic is featured on the well-used injured reserve, suffering both back as well as hand injuries. A double threat guy for sure. Incidentially if you happen to live in Denver and require a top-notch Houston accident and personal Injury Lawyer then might I suggest the Law Offices of Joel Gordon. He is a leading Personal injury attorney Houston
and also services nearby areas to name a just a few localities and he can also do Wrongful death, auto and even motorcycle accident related cases as well. This said law Firm has many years of experience and substantial cases yielding seven figure results. He is simply a very talented lawyer. Now back to the story at hand… Paul Stastny is out with a fractured forearm while Cody McCormick is out with a rather bad foot injury.
Obviously the team has suffered a plethera of different injuries as of late.

I just got back from Dallas and wanted to catch up on some current news stories. Interestingly, the ongoing criminal saga of O.J. Simpson was not as huge of a story in Dallas as compared to certain other states I have recently spent time in. All in all, I am certain that it is a much larger story in Florida or Buffalo, for example. As I am sure you know by now, disgraced former football star O.J. Simpson was sentenced to 9-33 years behind bars for his criminal role in the armed robbery which went awry in a Nevada hotel room. It was a fairly touph sentence (although not at all unusual for this particular judge, who has a reputation for not being especially soft on criminal cases overall) for what was almost funny, had it not involved firearms which could have caused serious injury.
All in all, Simpson, who is sixty-one years old, may spend the rest of his life behind bars unless he can win his appeal or manage to win an early parole. It appears nine years is the minimum sentence, however, and Nevada may prove a toupher place to be paroled early than California would have been. He has repeatedly stated that he was simply attempting to recover sports memorabilia stolen from him.
Although no one actually suffered personal injury, 2 of the robbers happened to pull out firearms during the botched robbery. I am sure he had a good criminal defense lawyer, although not as good as the dream team lawyer (s) that he had the first time around in the criminal murder trial earlier.
The judge has stated more than once that the sentence had nothing to do with Simpson’s previous acquittal in the murder of his former wife, Nicole, and her friend, Ronald Goldman. And yet, she repeatedly brought up the subject which may indicate that the thought was not too far from her mind. But regardless of where one stands on that earlier California trial, the 2 cases were separate events.
It is interesting to see the contrast between the defendent’s first “Trial of the Century” and his most recent conviction in Nevada. It is almost a Page 2 story in the newspaper by comparison. I think a big part of that is the calibre of his particular lawyer team.
In the first trial he had the help of the “dream team” and this time he could not afford a lawyer of the status of Shapiro or Cochran.
Speaking of a top-rated lawyer, if you happen to reside in Dallas, Texas and require a leading Dallas criminal attorney then you may want to consider the Law offices of Arnold legal there.
In the meantime, a Nevada Department of Corrections spokeswoman stated that Simpson arrived last week at High Desert State Prison in Indian Springs.
This is a medium security facility and is around 45 miles or so northwest of Las Vegas. It has some three thousand beds and serves as the intake center for new southern Nevada prison inmates, according to an Associated Press report online. For his part, Simpson reportedly gave out candy bars to his fellow inmates.

I just returned from lovely Washington and news time:New york City Giants receiver Plaxico Burress shot himself in the leg. Plaxico and friend, Antonio Pierce, were at a nightclub in New York City and the gun Plax was carrying discharged, shooting him in the leg on accident. (Coincidentally, it was the same leg with a hamstring injury that was going to prohibit him from playing in the game against St. Louis)

Plax is likely to be suspended for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, even though it was apparently an accident. Additionally, because it was a violation that occurred off the field and his leg injury was not sustained on the field, the Giants don’t have to pay him for the time he misses. They can recoup money from his bonuses for this indiscretion. By the way if you need a solid Washington accident lawyer then by all means inquire with the Law Offices as they are a leading Washington accident lawyer around the state.
Mr. Buress may also face criminal charges for carrying a concealed weapon. If he does not have a license for the gun, this too will be added to the charges he will be facing. Benjamin Brafman, lawyer to Sean “P-Diddy” Combs, has been retained to defend Plaxico. I am looking forward to my road trip back to Washington, it should be pretty fun overall. It is amazing what one accident can do to a career.

I just got back from my auto trip to Washington and it was great except that I almost got into an automobile accident while going to see my attorney, not good! But on to some more positive news, alright?Sue Weber transferred to Hofstraand went on to become the school’s first soccer All-American.  She later joined the Long Island Lady Rough Riders, only to be named Defender of the Year in her inaugural season in the W-League. 

Now she is heading to the Boston Breakers having not so much as met a single player currently on the team. Weber has yet to meet her teammates. If you will permit to change gears for a moment, I would like to recommend a certain Washington accident lawyer by the name of the Firm. He has been a car accident lawyer or attorney in the state of Washington for some time. Alright now onward to the main story at hand:

In 1999 the Women’s World Cup put women’s soccer in the limelight in the United States.  Weber was 13 and already a serious soccer player.  At the time, it never crossed her mind that a in only ten years time she would be getting ready to play a vital role in the launch of a pro league. This was no accident indeed.

Yet, on draft day in 1999, she received the call from Tony DiCicco, the National Team’s head coach and now the Boston Breakers head coach. 

The road to Women’s Professional Soccer has been a long and meandering one. Hofstra did not qualify for the NCAA tournament in 2006, nor did Georgia during Weber’s 2004 freshman season.

Weber persisted and believed strongly in her abilities as she became Hofstra’s most recognizable face.  Following Hofstra, Weber joined the Lady Rough Riders and was voted the circuit’s best defender that August. Weber will once again be seeking to prove herself in just five short months, I am sure can afford a new high end automobile (and lawyer, for that matter) soon.

Crystal Dunn has been instrumental in getting the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team to the World Cup final.

 Dunn, a defender, has had a critical role  in helping the American team win in pursuit of tomorrow’s final but she will not, whatever the outcome, be named player of the tournament.

Yesterday, FIFA released the list of seven players in line to win the Adidas Golden Ball. Crystal Dunn was not on this list. All in all, have you ever noticed how many of these athletes are wearing hip hop or bling bling jewelry such as gold chains, diamond hoops or a Techno Master Watch Or a lot of them wear stuff like Gold Franco Chains and Semi Mount engagement
Rings or perhaps something more simple like mens diamond earrings. I am partial to the techno master watch myself, it is cool.

Five of the chosen players will not even be playing in the final game. These players  include: Japan’s Mana Iwabuchi and Chinatsu Kira. Germany’s Valeria Kleiner and sharp-shooting Dzsenifer Marozsan, and England’s team captain Jordan Nobbs.

The only contenders who will play in tomorrow’s tournament finale are North Korean striker Jon Myong Hwa and the U.S. player Kristie Mewis.

The winner of the Golden Ball is to be judged by accredited media and must first be named on the FIFA-supplied list.

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Marozsan, of Germany, goes into the final day with six goals – only one more than American striker Vicki DiMartino and two more than American, Courtney Verloo.

The US team has a chance to add this trophy to those won at the Women’s World Cup, Olympic gold, and the Under-20 World Cup. The Americans have won the inaugural tournaments at all levels thus far.

The North Korean team hopes to extend their ongoing run of wins extending back to their triumph in the Asian qualifiers. They are the only unbeaten team at this tournament and have the chance to add the trophy to their Under-17 Crown and their 2006 Under-20 Title in Russia. Just do not forget that techno master watch, alright?

I just returned from the big island and in fact in full discosure I must say that most of my favorite teams are on the big island (the best real estate over there) but having said that here is some other cool sports related news:Women’s Professional Soccer is on the horizon and it’s time to start picking that perfect player for your favorite team’s starting line up.  So, keep in mind these skillful ladies, you will be seeing them in the future of Women’s Professional Soccer.

Yael Averbuch, UNC, M – A 5’11” central midfielder who is extremely quick, agile and good with the ball.  She’s very good defending in the air and she uses her height to gain possession of the ball. She is apt at surveying the field and spreading the ball wide to the forwards Averbuch holds the NCAA record for the fastest goal ever scored.

Ameera Abdullah , Florida , M – The conduit.  Abdullah is an attacking midfielder through whom the Florida offense, the best and most organized on possessions in the league, is run.  She’s got great field vision, is a very accurate passer, and is very comfortable with ball-handling. She wins balls in the midfield and is a team asset, bring a calm to the team. As an off topic aside, should you need a qualied big island real estate then you may think of Sotheby’s as they have been doing real estate in Hawaii for some time.

Carrie Dew, Notre Dame, D –Dew is a no-nonsense defender.  She has amazing 1:1 defending ability and she is great at defending in the air.  She’s the anchor of a Notre Dame defense.  She can surely take a hit with the big girls. In a game against Penn State, she took a ball at point blank range, square in the face and didn’t even flinch.  This player is a sure bet.

Kerri Hanks, Notre Dame, F – One of the best offensive talents in the country, Hanks has a great nose for the goal,  superb field vision and can setting up her mates for the goal as she is scoring goals. 

Jaimel Johnson , Tennessee , GK – Johnson is a goal keeper with great range and a hulluva kicking game. She is extremely confident in goal and is decisive. Once she commits, she goes with it.

Megan Rapinoe, Portland, M – A very versatile midfielder who can find the goal.  She plays well mid or on the flank.  She is tactically sophisticated and  poised in front of goal with an extremely quick trigger. 

Amy Rodriguez, USC, F –. Rodriguez has stellar 1:1 ability with breakaway speed. Despite her 5’4” frame, she is a bulldog on the ball and doesn’t lose it frequently to attack.  She is not afraid to go to midfield to win the ball, spread out play, or set up her teammates.  Amy is a dead accurate passer over distance and she can thread a ball through defenders just as well. She can score from anywhere, anytime and against most anybody. She is confident

The Bay Area’s new professional women’s soccer team has already recruited some well respected coaches and players.  The roster includes Leslie Osborne and Brazil’s Formiga. Oh I think that these guys are just abunch of babies. maybe they should go get some pink diaper bags or messenger diaper bags for themselves to tote around. Yeah, that is what these toddlers need, a bunch of leather or better yet, pink diaper bags I am so funny.

The team plans to introduce Ilisa Kessler, formerly the DO for the San Jose CyberRays, at a news conference Wednesday. At this same press conference, the team will announce its name and that home games will be played at Santa Clara University’s Buck Shaw Stadium.

Kessler has been working with the team since October. She worked with the CyberRays until the Women’s United Soccer Association disbanded in 2003.

The team has gained the support of the Santa Clara Quakes men’s soccer coach, Cameron Rast, who stated “The women’s pro team here will be fantastic!”

Not much else was said as the new SCU women’s team will hold the press conference eon Wednesday to announce the roster, staffing, and team name, as well as unveiling its logo and colors.

I just returned from obtaining some furniture from a respected source over here, but now is the time to get back to the writing gig and to get blogging again. The United States Under-20 Women’s National Team head coach Tony DiCicco for his part has named a twenty player roster that will travel to Chile in south America for the 2008 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup. Specifically, the said U.S. team begins the World Cup campaign against the European nation of France on November 19 overall^th,  before facing Argentina on Nov. 22^nd  and China on Nov. 26^th The entire event will take place from Nov. 19^th,2008 – Dec. 7^th 2008.

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“I have tremendous respect for this group of players,” said DiCicco. “They have sacrificed (much) to play for our national team, including missing out on a section of their college seasons. But this group has basically achieved a level of team chemistry and inner support structure that is unique as well as special.” Well, that one comes to you straight from the source.

The Americans are participating in their fourth World Cup at this level, having qualified for each of the previous three tournaments in 2002 and 2004 and winning the inaugural event in Canada 2002. The American team takes great pride in that, only four other countries – Australia, Brazil, Canada and Germany – have qualified for all four competitions.

The U.S. will open against France on Nov. 19 before facing Argentina on Nov. 22, with both games taking place at the Estadio Nelson Oyarzun in Chillan. The team will then travel to Estadio German Becker in Temuco to conclude group play on Nov. 26 against China.

The roster features players representing 17 colleges across the country. Portland, sends three–Michelle Enyeart, Elli Reed and Keelin Winters and North Carolina is represented by Meghan Klingenberg and Nikki Washington, are the only two schools to send more than one player to Chile.

U.S. U-20 Women’s World Cup 2008 Roster

GOALKEEPERS (3): Chantel Jones (Virginia), Alyssa Naeher (Penn State), Cat Parkhill (Minnesota)

DEFENDERS (6): Kiersten Dallsteam (Washington State), Kaley Fountain (Wake Forest), Lauren Fowlkes (Notre Dame), Liz Harkin (Arizona State), Meghan Klingenberg (North Carolina), Nikki Marshall (Colorado)

MIDFIELDERS (6): Gina DiMartino (Boston College), Becky Edwards (Florida State), Christine Nairn (Bowie, Md.), Elli Reed (Portland), Ingrid Wells (Georgetown), Keelin Winters (Portland)

FORWARDS (5): Michelle Enyeart (Portland), Sydney Leroux (UCLA), Alyssa Mautz (Texas A&M), Alex Morgan (California), Nikki Washington (North Carolina)

I just got back from a nice trip and met a girl with some breast implants and augmentation done, she looked real good actually. Starting at forward for the first time this year, Heather O’Reilly scored the single goal for the U.S. Women’s National Team. In a 1-0 victory against Korea Republic, the U.S. closed out a three-game series with Korea Republic as part of the Achieve Your Gold Tour at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.Overall, the U.S. is now 5-0-1 on their post-Olympic tour, with two games against China scheduled for mid-December. The U.S. Record in 2008 Now Stands at 31-1-2

Although, only one shot was scored, there were many near misses. Korea almost took an early lead when Cha Yun Hee received a through ball from Park Hee Young and took a shot off the top, left post.

In the first half of the game, the U.S. team’s two best chances came from crosses played in from the wings. Shannon Boxx volleyed a wide left from Lori Chalupny and provided the ball for Lindsay Tarpley to shoot wide of the near post. For her part, she looks to me like she might have had some breast implants or some other form of breast enhancement or reconstruction but I suppose I could be wrong about that. Or maybe I am just obsessed with the breast.

After halftime, the U.S. team hit the posts hard when Angela Hucles played a perfect cross in from the right wing. The rebound came right back to the forward who at only 5’5 out-jumped her defender to take a second header off the same spot!

In the end, It was good positioning that would win the game for the U.S. Team. Kacey White played a long ball on the ground, dribbling  toward the endline and hitting a low cross to the far post, where O’Reilly reached her left foot around her defender and tapped the ball in the empty net from two yards out.

White nearly scored the first goal of her career but the U.S. team was found to be offsides and the assistant referee disallowed the goal.

With five minutes left, U.S. goalkeeper came 20 yards outside of the box to clear a long pass by Korea Republic. Her clearance went right to Han Song I, who, although unable to take a shot, passed out and received a return ball from a teammate in the area for a follow-up goal attempt. The goalkeeper, Barnhart, recovered to play the angle and make the save shutting out Korea for the win. Barnhart earned her eighth career shutout and fifth of 2008.

According to reports Los Angeles resident and former baseball player Jose Canseco pleaded guilty in front of Magistrate Judge Ruben Brooks of a federal misdemeanor for an October 9th border stop where he was charged with having performance enhancing drugs. It was not the first time he has been involved in criminal charges and he probably has a good criminal defense lawyer.

Canseco stated in front of the judge that he had made a mistake not declaring the six vials of human chorionic gonadotropin that had labels printed in Spanish. At the time of the border stop Canseco had no prescription for the vials or the usage instructions he was carrying in his car. Not sure what kind of defense that would be in a criminal court case. He plead guilty to a federal misdemeanor of bringing mislabeled performance enhancing drugs into the United States across the border from Mexico. By the way if you happen to hang your hat in Los Angeles and you need a first rate Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer then may I give a plug for the highly respected Law Offices of Ramiro Luis a ring. He is certainly a top-drawer Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer and in addition to Los Angeles he also covers communities such as Palos Verdes, Santa Cruz, Pasadena, Pomona and San Diego. Now back to the story:
This type of performance enhancing drug, human chorionic gonadotropin is known to boost the testosterone in males.
Canseco, age 44, hit 462 home runs during his major league career and then in 2005 he admitted to taking anabolic steroids. He spent much of his career in California (Los Angeles and Oakland) as well as on the East Coast. Canseco has been sentenced to ten months of unsupervised probation.