Monthly Archives: November 2011

W10: Biggest NBA Draft Busts Of The Last 10 Years

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Chris Walder

10. Marvin Williams – Selected #2 overall in the 2005 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks Career Averages: 430 games played 11.7 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 1.4 APG Picked Over: Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Danny Granger This selection is more about … Continue reading →

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To Tank or Not To Tank: 2011-12 Toronto Raptors

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Chris Walder

Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca brought up an interesting idea for the Toronto Raptors in a column he wrote for the website yesterday afternoon. He believes that with the regular season being shortened to 66 games due to the Lockout, that … Continue reading →

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Things I Noticed from Week 12 in the NFL

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Chris Walder

Green Bay Packers (11-0) defeat Detroit Lions (7-4) 27-15 – The undefeated season of the Green Bay Packers continues. 16-0 seems more and more likely by the day. The New York Giants are really the only team left on the … Continue reading →

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W10: Top 10 Defining Moments In Toronto Raptors History

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Chris Walder

10. Toronto Raptors win 2006 Draft Lottery; select Andrea Bargnani first overall For the first time in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors were able to win the number one pick in the NBA draft. The team selected  Andrea Bargnani, a … Continue reading →

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TWR: A Walders World Of Sports Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Chris Walder

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my American friends! Today is the day where you can sit with your families, enjoy a good Turkey meal, give thanks and most importantly, watch some Football! I may be Canadian, but that doesn’t mean … Continue reading →

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TWR: Verlander wins MVP, Sid The Kid returns and 2 cryptic WWE teasers

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Chris Walder

– Detroit Tigers Starting Pitcher Justin Verlander (24-5, 2.40 ERA, 250 strikeouts) becomes only the 9th pitcher in MLB history, and first since 1986, to win the MVP award.  This is actually quite the feat for Justin Verlander, because not … Continue reading →

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Things I Noticed from Week 11 in the NFL

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Chris Walder

Denver Broncos (5-5) defeat New York Jets (5-5) 17-13 – How does Tim Tebow (9 for 20, 104 passing yards, 8 rushes, 68 yards, 1 rushing touchdown) keep doing this? He doesn’t have the mechanics of a good NFL quarterback, … Continue reading →

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WWE Survivor Series Review/Recap/Results

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Chris Walder

Match 1: Dolph Ziggler(c) defeated John Morrison with a Zig-Zag to retain the WWE United States Championship      *Zack Ryder attacks Ziggler after the match – Good choice for the opening match. Considering Dolph is pulling double-duty for the evening, it … Continue reading →

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UFC 139 Picks/Predictions

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Chris Walder

MAIN EVENT: MAURICIO RUA 20-5-0 vs DAN HENDERSON 28-8-0 The third time is the charm for Dan “Hendo” Henderson as he returns to the UFC this Saturday to take on feared Brazilian Striker, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. For the last 2 … Continue reading →

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WWE Survivor Series PPV Preview/Predictions

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Chris Walder

WWE Hell In A Cell Picks: 4-1/WWE Vengeance Picks : 4-3-1 Tag Team Match: John Cena & The Rock vs The Awesome Truth (The Miz & R-Truth) Who should win: The Awesome Truth Who will win: The Awesome Truth Preview: … Continue reading →

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