Nick Mordowanec
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To sum up my current career: I am a freelance journalist who has written for numerous publications, from newspapers to student publications to sports publications and various websites. Writing is a passion of mine which has made my life better as the years have gone by, and I hope to inspire others with my words.
I follow sports very closely and like to gather all the information before forming my opinions on certain issues and topics. Not everyone will agree with what I have to say, but that comes with the territory. Enjoy.
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To sum up my current career: I am a freelance journalist who has written for numerous publications, from newspapers to student publications to sports publications and various websites. Writing is a passion of mine which has made my life better as the years have gone by, and I hope to inspire others with my words.
I follow sports very closely and like to gather all the information before forming my opinions on certain issues and topics. Not everyone will agree with what I have to say, but that comes with the territory. Enjoy.
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Fan Take: NFL Relying on Peyton Manning to DeliverPeyton Manning is apparently healthy and ready to play, and that is music to the ears of NFL executives.
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Fan Take: Kentucky Wildcats Lose Players to NBA Draft, Retools Once MoreJohn Calipari just lost the starting five that won him his first NCAA title, but he is already looking forward to another class of high school stars.
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Fan Take: Detroit Lions' 2012 Schedule May Lead to Another Playoff BerthThe Detroit Lions play some old rivals and some new foes in 2012. -
Fan Take: Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan Look Bad All the Way AroundThe Charlotte Bobcats are challenging NBA history--in a bad way. -
Fan Take: Charlie Villanueva Continues Downward Spiral on Detroit PistonsCharlie Villanueva's run-in with Derrick Rose is microcosm of his current season in Detroit. -
Fan Take: Detroit Lions Need to Think Defense in NFL DraftThe Detroit Lions need to focus on defense in order to make a deep playoff run this season and beyond.
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Fan Take: Previewing the First-round Matchup Between the NHL's Detroit Red Wings and Nashville PredatorsThe Red Wings and Predators are facing one another yet again in the playoffs, and this time Nashville has the edge going in.
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Fan Take: Detroit Tigers Start Hot After Sweeping Boston Red SoxA pair of dramatic victories lifted the Tigers to a perfect start in the 2012 regular season.
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Fan Take: Drug Problems Affecting Professional, College Athletics in MichiganMembers of the Detroit Lions and Michigan State Spartans basketball team have made bad decisions and fans and programs are being punished for them. -
Fan Take: Chipper Jones to Retire After 2012 SeasonChipper Jones is a legend in Atlanta, giving his all for the very same organization that he has always poured his heart. -
Fan Take: Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints Got What They DeservedThe New Orleans Saints just took a big black eye from the NFL league office, but the punishment fits the crime.
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Fan Take: New York Jets and Tim Tebow a Match Not Made in HeavenTim Tebow is now a member of the New York Jets, and the city will be excited until chaos ensues in the fall.
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Fan Take: Detroit Tigers Have Enough Pieces to Win World SeriesThe Detroit Tigers are the favorites to win the 2012 World Series, and with the players they have it can definitely happen. -
Fan Take: Michigan State Faces Louisville Cardinals in Sweet 16The Spartans and Cardinals meet again three years later, all for a chance to make it to the Elite EIght.
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Fan Take: Peyton Manning Chooses Denver Broncos as New TeamManning moves from indoors in Indy to the city that is a mile high, and Elway is a big reason why
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Will All No. 1 Seeds Reach the Final Four?The top seeds in this year's tournament favors the big programs in the country.Also published on: -
Fan Take: Michigan State Spartans Defeat Ohio State Buckeyes, Win Big Ten TournamentMichigan State defeated Ohio State for the second time this season to win the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis.
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Fan Take: Los Angeles Lakers Struggling to Find ConsistencyThe Lakers can't find any luck on the road, and it makes people wonder who is to blame.
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Fan Take: Peyton Manning's Possible Landing Spots in 2012Peyton Manning is no longer a Colt, and now the clock has started for other teams to after him.
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Fan Take: Peyton Manning's Future is Up for GrabsPeyton Manning will either be paid handsomely by the Colts or by another team, and the Colts need to decide what they want in 2012 and beyond.
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Fan Take: New Orleans Saints' Bounty Program is Black Eye for the NFLThe New Orleans Saints are bathing in a tub full of dirty water, and the punishments will surely be severe.
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Fan Take: Michigan State Loses to Ohio State, Splits Big Ten TitleMichigan State had a tough day in more ways than one on Sunday.
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Fan Take: Michigan State Squanders Chance to Win Big Ten Title at IndianaMichigan State hit a rough patch at Indiana but can make amends against Ohio State.
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Fan Take: Hines Ward Should Be Inducted into the Football Hall of FameHines Ward is being released by the Pittsburgh Steelers, but his career has been one of winning ways.
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Fan Take: Basketball Hall of Fame Candidates AnnouncedReggie Miller may be a first-ballot Hall of Famer in this year's voting for the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Fan Take: Why Draymond Green Should Be Considered as National Player of the YearDraymond Green is the frontrunner for Big Ten Player of the Year and has a chance to win even bigger honors as one of the best players in men's basketball.
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Fan Take: Detroit Pistons Are Young but Building a Solid FoundationThe Detroit Pistons are on their way to being a competitive franchise once again, and the people in Detroit should embrace that.
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Fan Take: Michigan State Spartans in Sole Posession of Big Ten LeadMichigan State takes over the Big Ten standings by beating Purdue on the road.
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Fan Take: Jeremy Lin Story is Bigger Than Tim TebowTim Tebow was first-round draft pick from a big football school. Jeremy Lin? Not so much.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Michigan State Spartans Now Ranked in Top TenMichigan State is now ranked No. 8 in the latest USA Today/ESPN Coaches Poll.
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Fan Take: How an Unknown Procedure Could Halt the Plans of Peyton ManningPeyton Manning's medical history is becoming somewhat of a curse for his playing chances in 2012.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Why NFL Teams Should Be Wary of Signing Randy MossRandy Moss hasn't been productive the last few seasons, so why should a team take a chance on him?Also published on:
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Fan Take: Indianapolis Colts Setting the Stage for Peyton Manning's DeparturePeyton Manning's future does not involves the Colts, but where he will go is something nobody seems to know.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Spartans Surprise Buckeyes, Win Big Road GameThe Spartans shocked the Buckeyes on the road, and now MSU is in control of its own destiny.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Jeremy Lin Taking the NBA by StormJeremy Lin is setting records and leading the Knicks to victories. He is the talk of the NBA lately.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Michigan State Blows Out Penn State After Rocky StartMichigan State trounced Penn State, but it wasn't before the visitors made one final move on leaving the Breslin Center with a huge conference victory.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Spartans Upend Wolverines, Break Losing Streak with Big Home WinDraymond Green, hurt knee and all, looked pretty good as he dominated Michigan with his scoring and rebounding. MSU stopped a three-game losing streak to Michigan.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Eli Manning, New York Giants Slay New England Patriots Again in Super BowlEli Manning instantly helped his own legacy while hurting that of Tom Brady.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Detroit Tigers Make Huge Move by Acquiring Prince FielderPrince Fielder has Tigers fans ready for baseball, and for good reason: he is a big-time hitter.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Michigan State Spartans Lose Ugly Game to Illinois IlliniMichigan State lost at Illinois in what was a game that was quite hard on the eyes.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Eli Manning Can Make Huge Statement by Beating Brady TwiceEli Manning can make a huge impact on his legacy by beating Tom Brady twice.Also published on:
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Fan Take: New York Giants Are No Underdogs This Time AroundThe Giants and Patriots meet again on Super Sunday and now the tables seem to have turned.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Why the Giants and Patriots Will Meet in the Super Bowl – AgainGiants and Patriots are two hottest teams at the most important time of year.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Detroit Lions' Future is Bright with Young TalentThe Lions are ready to make an annual visit to the postseason. They just need to improve defensively first.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Jerel Worthy Leaves Michigan State to Enter NFL DraftMSU's Jerel Worthy is leaving Michigan State for the NFL, but he is leaving the program in great condition.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Detroit Lions Can Prove Plenty by Beating New Orleans SaintsThe Lions and Saints meet in a rematch for what may be the most entertaining wild card game of the opening NFL playoff weekend.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Drew Brees' Passing Record is Impressive in Any EraDrew Brees recently surpassed Dan Marino's passing yardage mark, but some have said that Marino's record happened in a time with different rules and lesser statistics.
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Fan Take: Mark Dantonio Notches First Bowl Win as Coach of Michigan State SpartansThe Spartans fought back to defeat the Bulldogs with timely execution and strong defense when it mattered most.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Michigan State Spartans Send Seniors Out in StyleMichigan State lost many good seniors following the Outback Bowl, but they all left with smiles on their faces.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Detroit Red Wings on Major Home Hot StreakThe Red Wings are on a home tear, winning 11 in a row and playing up to their old tricks.
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Fan Take: Michigan State Spartans Relying on Seniors in Outback BowlMichigan State must play well in bowl game to make amends for last few bowl performances.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Detroit Lions Make Playoffs for First Time Since 1999The Lions are back in the playoffs for the first time since the Barry Sanders era. It is a special time to be a Lions fan.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Detroit Lions Win Huge Game at OaklandThe Lions had a huge victory in Oakland to salvage their playoff dreams.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Clippers May Be Los Angeles' Big Dog in Due TimeThe Clippers made themselves look very good by trading fro Chris Paul.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Michigan State's Jerel Worthy is First-Team All-AmericanJerel Worthy continues the honor of MSU players being First-Team All-Americans.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Sam Hurd Incident Makes Others Question What Goes on Behind the ScenesSam Hurd is in deep trouble after being caught dealing copious amounts of drugs.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Why the Green Bay Packers Will Go UndefeatedThe Green Bay Packers are too talented to lose a game with the ones remaining on their schedule.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Detroit Lions Need All Wins They Can GetThe Detroit Lions needs to step up their game and finish strong to play after December.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Chris Paul Situation Hurt NBA's ImageChris Paul was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, which is not the L.A. team he envisioned playing for.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Why Robert Griffin III Should Win HeismanRobert Griffin should win the Heisman because he has been the most exciting player in the country in 2011.
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Power Play: NHL Realignment Provides Major Changes for FansThe NHL has reconfigured its conferences and now has four divisions.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Why the Chicago Bears Should Stay Away from Brett FavreBrett Favre is being rumored to be interested in quarterbacking for the Bears, but I don't think that's the best decision.
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Fan Take: Why a Championship Would Change Views of LeBron JamesLeBron James needs his perception to change, and winning will help accomplish that.
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Fan Take: Michigan State Finding Offensive Stride on HardcourtSpartans defeat Nebraska-Omaha and are making strides on the the offensive side of the ball.
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Fan Take: Detroit Lions Playing Without Discipline and ComposureThe Detroit Lions need to get it together, minimize the penalties in order to make the playoffs.
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Fan Take: Why the BCS Must Be Overlooked with Inquisitive EyesThe BCS system is constantly disparaged and for good reason: the system is corrupt at its core.
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Michigan State Loses Rose Bowl Bid in Emotional Loss: A Fan's ReactionMichigan State loses glorious opportunity in a game which will be remembered for a long time, but for all the wrong reasons.
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Fan's Take: Michigan State Has Glorious Opportunity to Make Rose BowlThe Spartans and Badgers are lucky to just have the opportunity to play for big dreams in Pasadena.
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Fan Take: Spartans Play Most Complete Game of Season Against Florida StateThe Spartans are on the right path to being a good team with stellar play on both ends of the court.
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Fan's Take: Michigan State's Goal is Simple--Beat Wisconsin in Big Ten ChampionshipThe Spartans are trying to beat the Badgers for the third time in two seasons and take back what they thought was rightfully theirs last season: a Rose Bowl berth.
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Fan Take: Why the NBA Should Start Every Season on ChristmasThe NBA needs to look at the state of the league and see whether less games increases viewing exposure.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Jim Schwartz Needs to Control Ndamukong SuhSchwartz needs to handle Suh and be more persistent in sending the message that his personal fouls are not OK and they are a detriment to the team.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Detroit Lions' Season in Balance Against SaintsThe Lions need a big win to stay in the wild card hunt, and winning at New Orleans would go a long way to reaching their goal of the postseason.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Ndamukong Suh is Character Detroit Lions Must EmbraceNdamukong Suh is a player who needs to learn to control his emotions on the gridiron, but his passion and ferocity have changed what it means to wear a Lions uniform.Also published on:
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Fan Take: NBA Stars' Charity Tour Makes Them Look Good During LockoutLeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwayne Wade and Carmelo Anthony are doing a four-city tour to benefit charities and put on a show for fans who want to see basketball during the lockout.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Why the NCAA is the Real Winner of the NBA LockoutThe NBA is going through a lockout which may wipe the whole season clean, so the men's college game is the next best thing to cleanse our palates and give us what we want: basketball.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Michigan State Spartans’ Early Season Hoops Schedule is Nothing NewTom Izzo has made a tradition of scheduling tough opponents to start each season, so that later in the year the Spartans are set to be more hungry and more driven to compete.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Real Losers of the NBA Lockout Are the Fans and Team EmployeesNBA lockout is a situation that not only impacts players and owners, but more importantly employees of the league who don't sit in the bright lights of a lucrative league.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Situation at State College Rests on Shoulders of All Adults InvolvedJoe Paterno, Jerry Sandusky and others have turned Penn State into the most maligned college overnight by using their power in ways they weren't intended.Also published on:
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Fan Take: Magic Johnson's Journey Has Come Long Way Since 1991Earvin "Magic" Johnson announced he had HIV in 1991, and he is still alive in 2011 to tell about it. He has been helping people the past two decades and is a new kind of man.
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Fan Take: Titans' Chris Johnson Proving Why Most Players Don't Deserve Big BucksThe Titans' Chris Johnson has become a forgotten memory for most, having the worst statistical season in his four-year career and making people wonder whether he has stopped playing hard after getting paid.
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Fan Take: Tim Tebow Just Not Fit to Be an NFL QuarterbackTim Tebow was a first-round draft pick who has not lived up to the hype, all of which he set as the quarterback of the NCAA's Florida Gators and a two-time national champion. His NFL career has been a huge struggled he may not overcome.
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Fan Take: If Given the Chance, the Indianapolis Colts Should Draft Andrew LuckPeyton Manning's recent injury problems must be evaluated by the Indianapolis Colts in case they do end up with the No. 1 overall pick in next April's NFL Draft, a pick which will almost certainly be used to pick Luck.
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Fan Opinion: NCAA Stipend Misses the Mark on What Athletes Really DeserveThe NCAA made a couple big announcements regarding stipends and academic standards coming in future years, but the news could have made a bigger dent if the NCAA really wanted it to.
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Fan Take: The Collapse of the Indianapolis Colts Has Been Worse Than ExpectedWhen Peyton Manning was declared out for a large portion of the season due to a neck injury, Curtis Painter was thrust into the limelight to fill in for a legend of the game. Only, Painter has played average and his supporting cast has struggled mightily.
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Fan Opinion: Michigan State Football is No Longer an AnomalyThe Michigan State Spartans have had varying degrees of success and failure over the course of their history, but now it seems that Mark Dantonio has created a program that is evolving and winning big games.
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Fan Take: William Gholston Situation Has Become Blown Out of ProportionMichigan State's William Gholston has become a national villain in the eyes of most for his actions against Michigan last Saturday, but those things happen weekly and are just not always seen by viewers and fans alike.
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Fan's Perspective: Why Baseball is Struggling with Finding Enough Fans Outside of BallparksBaseball fans still make their way to the ballparks and enjoy their peanuts and Cracker Jacks, but folks don't tune in on television as much as they used too. A lot of that can be attributed to baseball's competition, the NFL.
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Fan's View: As a Detroit Pistons Enthusiast, I Could Care Less About NBA LockoutThe NBA is quickly losing touch with its fan base by its blatant mishandling of the current lockout, as well as the lack of parity and the ability for franchises to form "super teams" with large contracts.
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Detroit Lions Are Not Yet Good Enough to Contend for Super Bowl: Fan's ViewThe Detroit Lions are a time on the rise, but they still have not beaten a team that has advanced far in previous postseasons or won a Super Bowl in the last few years. Factors such as youth and inconsistency could hinder team moving forward.
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Fan reaction: NBA needs to follow NFL's lead on ending lockoutThe NBA is failing to cash on its current popularity as a further disconnect exists between commissioner David Stern, the NBA Players Association and the league's superstars.
