Horse Tracks - 7/12/10 - Mile High Report

Horse Tracks - 7/12/10

by John Bena on Jul 12, 2010 6:26 AM MDT in Horse Tracks Comment 24 comments

Get To Know: LeKevin Smith - DenverBroncos.com
For Le Kevin Smith, the 2009 season was a year of firsts.

Frei: Twitter-style musings, starting with Mark Schlereth - The Denver Post
In honor of Twitter, here are Monday musings, all limited to 140 or fewer characters:

Carmelo wedding upstaged by Patrick Smyth | All Things Broncos
To all those men out there who are trying to find the right man for their sisters or daughters, bad news. Patrick Smyth just got hitched.

New HGH testing method hailed as effective - The Denver Post
A new test that provides a breakthrough in detecting human growth hormone in blood is expected to become available soon and make it more difficult for athletes to use HGH.

Don't forget about Urlacher in Chicago | National Football Post
Is the Bears’ Brian Urlacher ready to have a bounce back season and perform at a high level at the middle linebacker position? I ask this because in an offseason highlighted by Mike Martz, Jay Cutler and Julius Peppers in Chicago, Urlacher has been lost in the shuffle.

Woodson: a free agent signing that worked | National Football Post
In my writings this week about the dangers of free agency in the NFL, I received many messages and comments about a successful free agent signing I was involved with at the Packers, that of Charles Woodson. Yes, sometimes free agency in the NFL does work, although in this case, the Packers were fortunate the circumstances played out the way they did.

Dolphins agree to four-year deal with Reshad Jones | National Football Post
The Miami Dolphins have agreed in principle to a four-year, $1.95 million contract with rookie fifth-round safety Reshad Jones, a league source confirmed

Union, NFL disagree about HGH test | National Football Post
In the wake of the report about a new human growth hormone test that's regarded as a step forward in performance-enhancing drug testing, the president of the NFL Players Association is skeptical.

Bradford contract talks to start next week | National Football Post
The St. Louis Rams are expected to launch contract discussions with top overall pick Sam Bradford next week, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Ochocinco, Owens return tonight on VH1 | National Football Post
For Terrell Owens, it's a television show about a career crossroads or perhaps a career ending as well as other life matters.

Giants weigh in on Bob Sheppard's passing | National Football Post
The New York Giants have released a statement honoring the late New York Yankees public address announcer Bob Sheppard, whom Reggie Jackson called the "Voice of God."

Michael Vick a no-show at celebrity golf tournament | National Football Post
Not allowed to travel out of the state of Pennsylvania by probation officers, Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback Michael Vick was a notable absence at his celebrity golf tournament today.

Leigh Bodden gambled on himself and won | National Football Post
When veteran cornerback Leigh Bodden became an unrestricted free agent last year after being cut by the Detroi Lions, he opted for a one-year deal for the veteran minimum with the New England Patriots.

Report: Vick could still be on chopping block | National Football Post
The Philadelphia Eagles recently issued a strong denial that they were considering cutting backup quarterback Michael Vick because of the fallout from a shooting at his 30th birthday party in Virginia Beach.

Elliot Vallejo retires from Raiders | National Football Post
Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Elliot Vallejo has battled multiple injuries in his brief NFL career, including a fractured kneecap last August.

Dolphins plan to induct Jason Taylor into Ring of Honor | National Football Post
Even though it was a messy divorce between the Miami Dolphins and former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Jason Taylor with him leaving the team this offseason to sign with the New York Jets, that apparently isn't going to keep the veteran pass rusher out of the team's Ring of Honor.

NFL.com news: Teams believing in 'convenient truths' as camps approach
July normally is supposed to be the quiet time around the league, but so far it's been very active. From players complaining about their contracts or tender offers, guys getting hurt, veterans deciding whether to suit up to another hosting (stupidly -- more on that later) a birthday party, there has been plenty to discuss.

NFL.com news: Draft value may have declined for linebackers, but not talent level
Over the past 10 years (2001-2010), only four inside linebackers have been drafted in the first round of the draft -- the only position with less first-round picks over that time is fullbacks with none (not including specialists).

NFL.com news: Redskins, Browns among most improved teams for 2010
The following is a list of five teams that appear to have made the greatest improvement since the end of last season:

NFL.com news: Contract option will compel Revis to attend Jets' camp
Disgruntled Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis will not hold out from training camp as he seeks a new contract, sources have told NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi.

NFL.com news: Lions president Lewand pleads guilty to driving while impaired
Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand pleaded guilty Friday to driving while impaired, two weeks after he was pulled over in northern Michigan for driving erratically near a bar.

NFL.com news: Vikes WR Rice downplays injury rumors, says he's on the mend
The agent for Sidney Rice, Drew Rosenhaus, said on Thursday that his client has a lingering hip injury from the playoffs but that he hopes to be ready when the Minnesota Vikings open the regular season against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 9.

Effect of concussions poses challenges after playing days - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN
Cam Cleeland’s pinkies and thumbs don’t work properly. His shoulder's separated, his knees need arthroscopic surgery and he has a sports hernia. There are bone spurs from prior Achilles’ tendon surgeries. Bone fragments in his neck also require removal.

Dolphins use full-page ads to welcome Heat 'Big 3' - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
Even the Miami Dolphins are talking about LeBron James’(notes) arrival in South Florida.

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Thanks John

“Got Some”

That's quite a long handle there, G Funk. - That's what she said.

First (and only, in our lifetimes) team to three consecutive SB wins!!!! ( =

by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Jul 12, 2010 7:58 AM MDT reply actions

Thanks, John.

I didn’t know the Broncos had a budding artist on their D-line.

"Everything is a lie. Except that last statement."

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by Tempestuous Binary on Jul 12, 2010 8:47 AM MDT reply actions

Interesting observation by Lombardi

how is it that Jason Campbell was both the problem in DC and the solution in Oak?

If he was a bottom tier QB in DC why is he suddenly expected to become a top tier QB in Oak, a place not known for its sterling QB development?

by SlowWhiteGuy on Jul 12, 2010 10:19 AM MDT reply actions

because anyone who completes 50% of their passes

is elite in oakland!

Davis and Sharpe to the Hall!

"Teamwork divides the task and double the success."
- Unknown

by Jon Tollerud on Jul 12, 2010 11:22 AM MDT up reply actions

How 'bout that Miami Big 3?

It’s in the Tracks, last item. Anyone want to bet they fall apart in the playoffs?

LeBron James. What a douche.

by Joe Kayser on Jul 12, 2010 11:15 AM MDT reply actions

To quote LeBron....

“Not 1…not 2….not 3….not 4….not 5….not 6…. not 7…”

Over/Under on 8 championships…. I’ll take the under.

If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.

by kentuckybronco on Jul 12, 2010 11:29 AM MDT up reply actions

I hope he doen't win a single one.

Floyd Little: HOF Class of 2010.

2009-10 back-to-back NBA Champions L.A Lakers
2009-10 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant

by weazel on Jul 13, 2010 10:38 PM MDT up reply actions

I going to be watching some very good basketball down here in South Florida. The Heat added Mike Miller tonight, a great three point shooter. With the sun, warm weather, good looking ladies, no state income tax and carefree lifestyle, the Heat should be able to fill up their roster quite nicely with guys looking to win championships and enjoy an NBA friendly lifestyle.

World Cup officiating reminds me of Bob Slowik's coaching. It’s embarrassing when people in the spot light get promoted well beyond their level of competence.

by McGeorge on Jul 12, 2010 8:46 PM MDT up reply actions

I have become REALLY annoyed with MHR over the last few weeks.

Nearly every time I open the site, it causes my windows explorer to freeze up. It also affects any other tabs I happen to have open at the time in the same manner. Sometimes, but not always, the status bar (or whatever it is called) at the bottom of the screen says it is trying to open a "face book plug-in" (and occasionally some "Yahoo! widget") –neither of which I use. It happens both at my office and at home, so it is definitely not the computer. Closing the window not only closes all the tabs but also closes other open windows and starting over usually has the same results. One remedy (which enabled me to post this message) is to leave the frozen window trying to do its thing while I open a new one and go to the site through it. Inexplicably, utilizing this strategy, the site will open right up the way it always used to. Anyway, it is extraordinarily annoying and if indeed it is caused by some third party software embedded in the site, I appeal to management such will be removed until the problem is solved.

by warmick on Jul 12, 2010 11:47 AM MDT reply actions

I have experienced the same thing.

by Lakewoodgrad on Jul 12, 2010 12:44 PM MDT up reply actions

I just got the same message from firstfan

I personally won’t use IE. Microsoft has too many pans in the fire. I use Mozilla Firefox and usually don’t have any issues with it. When I do, I switch over to Google Chrome. I’m sorry you guys are having problems with it.

Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks

by KaptainKirk on Jul 12, 2010 1:15 PM MDT up reply actions

I just got one from bradley, too.

If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.

by kentuckybronco on Jul 12, 2010 1:37 PM MDT up reply actions

Mozilla did not solve the problem for me.

Thought it was my computer until now.

by idahobronc on Jul 12, 2010 11:07 PM MDT up reply actions

I just tried Firefox too

Same problem

by warmick on Jul 13, 2010 3:06 PM MDT up reply actions

Google Chrome is WIN!

I’ve tried them all and I declare it to be true.

Some people got nothing to be angry about so they're angry about nothing.

by MrFNSunshine on Jul 12, 2010 1:23 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm having exactly the same problem

I never used to have any difficulty at all. But for the last week or two it has been a real headache. And I agree, if its third party software on with the site, it should be removed.

Since this is the only site that I experience this problem, I don’t drop the blame on IE but rather on something the site is doing.

"My team's on the floor"
Gene Hackman - Hoosiers

by AlanC11 on Jul 12, 2010 1:35 PM MDT up reply actions

Ditto

Since this is the only site that I experience this problem, I don’t drop the blame on IE but rather on something the site is doing.

Yes. It is only MHR

by warmick on Jul 12, 2010 1:56 PM MDT up reply actions

I have no problem

with Firefox, or even with IE6. It is an IE/Microsoft issue even if MHR is the only site the YOU are experiencing it with.

by SlowWhiteGuy on Jul 12, 2010 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions

I am not interested in leveling blame Slow Guy

I would just like the problem fixed. That aside, if I was running a website incompatible with the worlds most popular browser, I would consider it a problem regardless of what the cause might be.

by warmick on Jul 12, 2010 5:08 PM MDT up reply actions

When using IE I have gotten a number of issues that my anti virus/spyware has blocked. Chrome, however, I don’t have any of the problems crop up.

by Todd Jewell on Jul 12, 2010 5:58 PM MDT up reply actions

Ditto again

I’ve been experiencing this problem for three days now, and only with MHR. Not with any other SBNation site or any other site at all. I informed kentuckybronco about this earlier today and just a few minutes ago sent an e mail about the problem to Bena.

It is of perhaps interest that our human genetic code is constructed by the exact same four nucleotides as every other form of life on the planet.
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by bradley on Jul 12, 2010 3:02 PM MDT up reply actions

Add the Denver Post

to the list of media outlets that have NO CLUE about how to make Twitter part of their delivery methodology.

Could they be more random??

I like Josh. But I need Ws.

by broncosmontana on Jul 12, 2010 5:13 PM MDT reply actions

Is that for real?

That Bradford’s negotiations will only start next week??!! Surely a contract like that is something you want to initiate discussions the day after the draft.

"Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind- bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist's, but that's just peanuts to space."

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by orange&blue_aussie on Jul 12, 2010 6:22 PM MDT reply actions

With the first pick it can be done before the draft

Remember Detroit had Stafford signed before the draft and the perdicated the pick on who they could get a deal done with.

I can’t believer they didn’t do the same thing with Bradford unless they were waiting for some one to offer a trade for his rights so they could save some of the upfront money its going to take.

"My team's on the floor"
Gene Hackman - Hoosiers

by AlanC11 on Jul 13, 2010 3:05 AM MDT up reply actions