Tragic Death for Angels Rookie

By Jim Ingram

Fan Fanatic Sports Staff

The life of a promising young rookie has been taken prematurely. According to TMZ, Angels rookie pitcher, Nick Adenhart and two other people were tragically killed in a hit and run just hours after he pitched. There is currently no information on the other two people other than one of them is an Angels employee.

The preliminary story has an unidentified driver blowing a red light and plowing into the car that Adenhart was riding in.  The driver then fled the scene, but was later apprehending by the police.  Personally, I hope they throw the book at this person.  Forget life in prison.  This is not just a tragic story because he was a promising young professional athlete.  Let's not forget there are two other people who lost their lives and that is no less tragic.  My family has recently been affected by a tragic car accident so my thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and families of all three people.  Let's hope the media allows these families the respect and time to deal with the sudden and tragic loss. 

T.O. all of a sudden a team player?

By Chad Garner

Fan Fanatic Sports Staff

Terrell Owens finally got the memo: Why don't you act more like a team player? Don't get me wrong, he's talented -- he's a tad overrated, too -- but his constant complaining and me-first attitude has proven to suck the life out of just about every team he's been with. 

But outside of that -- catching the football, running routes, giving it 100 percent all the time, I've never had an issue with T.O. 

Apparently, Owens, after 14 years of doing his own thing in the offseason --whatever he does, it does work because him being in shape has never been an issue -- he finally woke up and realized the more work you put in with you team during the offseason, perhaps the better chemisty you'll have which may translate onto the field. Not to mention, he should make a positive impression on his new team.

Owens showed up for the Bills' voluntary offseason conditioning program, something that he's never done in another uniform.

I hope he's doing this because he realizes the important of being together with his new Buffalo teammates. But I'm thinking this is being done as a clever PR move to say to the fans that Owens is now all about team.

We haven't been living under a rock for the last 10-plus years, though. T.O., as talented as he is, is all about himself. Remember his famous quote: "I love me some me!" Doesn't sound like that's about team, does it?

Perhaps T.O. realizes he better change his image? But perhaps he's already setting himself up for other organizations to believe he's changing his ways so they will sign him to a lucrative deal after this year when he kicks the Bills to the curb because they are losers?

We know what you're about T.O. It's not T-E-A-M, it's about $$$$$$$$$$ and TDs. 

Memo: How long will it take before the Bills wish they didn't sign you?

You're not a team player, never have been and never will be.

We'll get our popcorn ready!

Frozen Four Preview: BU will take the crown!

By Jim Ingram

Fan Fanatic Sports Staff

The Frozen Four will begin this evening in the nation's capitol.  Despite the fact that I work for Agganis Arena, the BU Terrier Men's Ice Hockey arena, I will not be in attendance this weekend.  Instead I'll be watching both games Thursday and the national championship on Saturday evening on the World Wide Leader.   If ESPN and the NCAA were given a truth serum, they would admit they're not thrilled with the draw.  One has to assume the  TV ratings will be down this year because the remaining teams do not provide the most excitement for hardcore college hockey fanatics, much less casual fans.  There's no Michigan, Notre Dame, Minnesota or Wisconsin.  Instead we have Bemidji State, Miame (Ohio), Vermont and Boston University.  BU is the only #1 seed left in the tourney and the overwhelming favorite.  Now on to the analysis

National Semifinal: Miami (Ohio) vs. Bemdji State (Thursday @ 5pm on ESPN2)

These teams have a lot in common.  Both teams were huge underdogs entering the tournament, they're both #4 seeds and have reached the Frozen Four for the first time in their programs.  On paper, Miami is the favorite.  They finished 2nd  in the CCHA, play a much harder regular season schedule and play a very balanced style of hockey.  On the other hand, the Bemidji State Beavers are hot as a team could be after dismantling Notre Dame5-1 in their opening round tourney game, and then Cornell 4-1 to punch their ticket to the Frozen Four.  What's most impressive about The Beavers run is their tally of 9 goals against the two of the best defensive teams in College Hockey.  

Prediction:  Bemidji State.  The Cinderella story will last for one more game.  

National Semifinal #2: Vermont vs. Boston University (Thursday, 8:30 ESPN2)

At the risk of sounding like a homer, this is the year of the Terrier.  That have the hottest goaltender in the country, freshman Kerian Millan, the best overall defenseman, Senior Matt Gilroy, and one of the best all around players in Colin Wilson.  Oh by the way, Gilroy and Wilson will are also 2 of the 3 Hobey Baker Award finalists.  By all accounts, the BU Terriers are the best overall team in College Hockey, and should win the national title this weekend.  There's only one problem.  They happen to face the only team in the Hockey East they had a losing record against.  Vermont was 2-1 versus the Terriers this season and swept them on BU's home ice of Agganis Arena in November.  The Catamounts won both games 4-3 and aren't the least bit intimidated by BU.  Vermont is lead by junior forward Viktor Stalberg and the diminutive senior Peter Lenes.  Both players have a knack of playing big against BU as they've combined for 9 points against the Terriers in three games this season.  The Catamounts are also a good defensive match up for the Terriers.  Vermont defenders are constantly in BU's passing lanes and disrupting the flow of the puck.  That right there, is the key to beating BU.  If Vermont can stay out of the penalty box, and disrupt the Terriers on offense, then they have a chance to make it to the championship game.  

Prediction:  Boston University.  Keiran Millan continues his hot streak and puts BU in the finals.  

National Championship: Bemidji State vs. Boston University (Saturday @ 7pm on ESPN)

Boston University is just too talented.  Vermont will be a much harder game for the Terriers than the underdog Beavers.  It's a great story for college sports, but the Beavers will not be able to add their first Division I Men's Hockey Championship.  This will be the 5th overall Men's Ice Hockey Championship for the Boston University Terriers.  With the win, there will be whispers a plenty about Jack Parker.  Will he decide to retire on top?  My guess is no.  

Make sure to check back on Saturday morning for the Championship Game preview.