Rodney Southern
My name is Rodney Southern and I have a lovely wife, Julie, and two beautiful twin daughters, Brooke and Valerie. Also, I was the 2008 Ultimate Call for Content Winner, and awarded a Top 100 badge for Associated Content.
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The North Carolina Tar Heels Are Where They Should Be in Preseason Polls: Fan's OpinionThe Associated Press preseason poll debuts the Tar Heels at number 11 and that seems just about right.Also published on:
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2012 Week Nine NFL Picks and Predictions: One Fan's PredictionsIt is amazing that we are already talking about week nine of the NFL picks and predictions season. It should be one heck of a week in the NFL.
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Fan's Opinion: Is Now the Time to Grab DeAngelo Williams for Fantasy Owners?DeAngelo Williams is being considered for trades according to several reports. Does this mean his fantasy value is about to go up?
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2012 Week Nine Carolina Panthers Fantasy Football Options: Fan's OpinionWeek nine of NFL action pits the Carolina Panthers against the Washington Redskins. There should be plenty of fantasy football options from the Panthers lineup.
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Five Positives to Take from the Carolina Panthers Loss to the Chicago Bears: Fan's TakeThe Carolina Panthers certainly did a ton of things right in their loss to the Chicago Bears in week eight.
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What Went Right at WWE Hell in a Cell 2012: Fan's TakeHell in a Cell 2012 has gotten mixed reviews across the board from the WWE Universe. Some loved it, while others found it lazy and predictable.
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Five Free Agents for the Cincinnati Reds to Consider in 2013: Fan's OpinionWhen it comes to free agents, the 2013 Cincinnati Reds have a very specific focus. They need a leadoff hitter in the worst way.
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Which Cincinnati Reds Free Agents to Keep for 2013: Fan's OpinionWhile the Cincinnati Reds have some free agents to make decisions about, the vast majority of their lineup is intact for 2013.
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Three Burning Questions for the 2013 Cincinnati Reds: Fan's TakeThe Cincinnati Reds are heading into the winter months feeling pretty crabby about their early exit in the playoffs. Here are three questions they will think about all winter.
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Why Jay Bruce is Primed for His Biggest Season in 2013: Fan's OpinionJay Bruce has been fortunate to play behind a superstar in Joey Votto. This has allowed him to fly under the radar a bit and build quite the major league resume.
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Why Ryan Ludwick and the Cincinnati Reds Need Each Other in 2013: Fan's OpinionRyan Ludwick has turned down a five million dollar option despite the Cincinnati Reds making it fairly obvious they would like to retain him. Why play coy?
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Looking at the Cincinnati Reds Starting Rotation for 2013: Fan's OpinionThey say that perfection is impossible but the Cincinnati Reds starters certainly gave it a game try in 2012. Will they stick together in 2013?
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How the Cincinnati Reds Infield Will Look for 2013: Fan's PreviewThe vast majority of the infield will be intact with the possible exception of Scott Rolen at the hot corner. What changes could we see with depth?
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How Billy Hamilton Could Make Drew Stubbs Expendable Soon: Fan's OpinionWhen you look at the numbers that Billy Hamilton has put up, you quickly understand that he is not going to stop until he reaches the majors.
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What the Cincinnati Reds Should Do with Neftali Soto in 2013: Fan's ForecastAlthough Joey Votto is locked in for the Cincinnati Reds at first base, that does not mean that youngster Neftali Soto is automatically trade bait. What should the Reds do with the powerful youngster?
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2012 WWE Hell in a Cell Predictions: Fan's OpinionHell in a Cell has always been one of the toughest events on the WWE schedule and 2012 should be no different. Who will win and who will lose?
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Changing the Carolina Panthers Losing Tradition Starts with Attitude: Fan's OpinionWhen it comes to playing winning football, attitude is what drives the blood to the heart. The Carolina Panthers can turn it around if they make some major changes in themselves.
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Justin Gabriel Might Finally Get His Push After Win Over Cesaro: Fan's OpinionJustin Gabriel is one of the first names to come up when you ask educated wrestling fans about who they think deserves more time in the spotlight. Could that finally be happening?
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Looking at the Catcher Position for the Cincinnati Reds in 2013: Fan's PreviewHeading into 2013, there are a number of directions that Cincinnati could end up going where the catchers are concerned. Here is a look at what might happen.
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2012 Week Eight NFL Picks and Predictions: One Fan's PredictionsWeek eight is loaded with great games in the NFL and each one of them are covered here. Who will win and lose?
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Carolina Panthers Vs. Chicago Bears 2012 NFL Week Eight: A Fan's PredictionWeek eight sees the Carolina Panthers traveling to Soldier Field to face the Chicago Bears. Perhaps heading out to another field will take their mind off the insanity at home.
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Three Changes Cam Newton Needs to Make Immediately: Fan's OpinionCam Newton has all the ability in the world to be a superstar in the NFL. Can he actually keep his attitude in check long enough for it to come to fruition?
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Three Reasons Why the John Cena Haters Are Wrong: Fan's OpinionJohn Cena is one of the most loved and most hated WWE superstars of all time. What makes the haters hate?
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2012 NFC South Week Eight NFL Picks and Predictions: Fan's OpinionThe NFC South gets to test themselves against some powerful teams in week eight. Can they come out with four wins?
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Three Positives for the Carolina Panthers in the Loss to the Dallas Cowboys: Fan's ReactionThe Carolina Panthers dropped yet another close game against the Dallas Cowboys in week seven of NFL action.
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Three WWE Superstars that Deserve More Television Time: Fan's OpinionTrying to find enough time to feature all of their superstars is probably one of the toughest decisions for WWE creative. Here are three superstars that are being lost in the shuffle.
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Three Old Time NWA Feuds that Will Never Be Forgotten: Fan's TakeThe old school NWA provided us with some of the greatest feuds in history. Here is a look at three of the greatest.
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Three Potential Feuds for New Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston: Fan's OpinionWith his huge Intercontinental Title victory over The Miz, Kofi Kingston has now solidified himself as a main event force. Who will he face now?
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John Cena Will Be Heading on Tour to Europe with WWE: Fan's ReactionJohn Cena announced via Twitter that he will, in fact, be attending the European tour with the WWE despite his recent elbow troubles.
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Why Paul Heyman Will Turn on C.M. Punk Eventually: Fan's OpinionPaul Heyman is a brilliant mind in the world of professional wrestling. He always is thinking one step ahead for his clients. Unfortunately, not all of his clients are on the same level.
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Randy Orton Vs. Alberto Del Rio: Fan's Hell in a Cell PreviewAs Hell in a Cell approaches fast on October 28, 2012, both Randy Orton and Alberto Del Rio seem to be stuck in limbo. Who will come out of the PPV with a purpose?
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Why Brock Lesnar Will Interfere Between Ryback and C.M. Punk: Hell in a Cell Fan PredictionBrock Lesnar has been sitting on the sidelines and biding his time. Now looks like the perfect opportunity for him to make his presence known once again in WWE circles.
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Dallas Cowboys Vs. Carolina Panthers 2012 NFL Week Seven: A Fan's PredictionThe Dallas Cowboys come into Charlotte looking to right the ship on a tough season. The Panthers want to defend their turf and get some momentum as well. Who will come out on top?
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2012 NFC South Week Seven NFL Picks and Predictions: Fan's OpinionThe NFC South leading Atlanta Falcons are taking a break on a bye week but the other three teams face key games.
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2012 Week Seven NFL Picks and Predictions: One Fan's PredictionsWeek seven of the 2012 NFL football season features several key divisional games. Here is a game by game look.
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Three New Feuds that WWE Needs to Implement Right Now: Fan's OpinionWhen it comes to new wrestling feuds, finding just the right mix of ability and charisma to mix up is tricky. Here are three new feuds that could be tons of fun if booked correctly.
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Why Kofi Kingston Needs to Make His Move Right Now in WWE: Fan's TakeKofi Kingston has always been the guy that is on the verge of breaking through. Now, he has yet another high profile feud to prove himself.
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Three Former TNA Knockouts that Are Sorely Missed: Fan's OpinionTNA has made some mistakes in the Knockouts division. When they let these three ladies go, they messed up big time.
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Bound for Glory 2012 Showed the Best and Worst of TNA: Fan's TakeBound for Glory is supposed to be the WrestleMania of TNA. It lived up to those standards in some ways and fell woefully short in others.
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Brandon Phillips Continued to Produce for Cincinnati Reds in 2012: Fan's Season ReviewRight up until the very bitter end, Brandon Phillips was producing as a top tier second baseman. Brandon Phillips had a fantastic 2012 season.
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Why Team Rhodes Scholars Should Be the Next WWE Tag Team Champions: Fan's OpinionCody Rhodes and Damien Sandow are both on the verge of greatness. If they defeat Sin Cara and Rey Mysterio in the finals of the tag team tournament, then they get their shot against Team Hell No at Hell in a Cell.
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Why the WWE is Messing Up by Having Dolph Ziggler Lose Constantly: Fan's TakeDolph Ziggler has won the Money In the Bank contract and owns a free shot at the World Title. Why then is he being made to lose on an almost weekly basis?
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Three Things the Carolina Panthers Must Do During the Bye Week: Fan's OpinionWhen a team enters their bye week with a 1-4 record, there is no shortage of things that needs to be worked on. Here are three of the most important for the Carolina Panthers.
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Three Great Feuds for the Miz at Hell in a Cell 2012: Fan's ViewThe Miz is almost certain to defend his Intercontinental Title at Hell in a Cell, but the WWE has not announced an opponent yet. Who would be a good one?
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Vince McMahon Brings Back Memories of Attitude Era: Fan's ReactionFor a brief time, Vince McMahon brought back the old days of Monday Night Raw. Will it stick?
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2012 NFC South Week Six NFL Picks and Predictions: Fan's OpinionThe NFC South may have a couple of teams that have disappointed thus far, but those Atlanta Falcons are showing that the power still resides in the south.
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2012 Week Six NFL Picks and Predictions: One Fan's PredictionsWeek six of NFL action is quickly shaping up to be one of the better ones of the season. Can the new contenders continue their success?
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Five Reasons to Split Up Kofi Kingston and R-Truth as a Tag Team: Fan's TakeAfter a nice long run as tag team champions, is it time to break up Kofi Kingston and R-Truth as a tag team?
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Why Ryback Should Not Be Involved with C.M. Punk Yet: Fan’s OpinionThe monster Ryback is a solid wrestler and superstar already, but is he ready for the WWE Champion?
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Why the WWE Tag Team Tournament is the Perfect Solution for the Division: Fan's OpinionThe WWE has struggled to revamp their tag team division for years. Now they are literally overflowing with fascinating tag teams.
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2012 Week Five NFL Picks and Predictions: One Fan's PredictionsIt is hard to imagine but the NFL is already four weeks old. Who will make their move at this young point in the season?
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Five Reasons Kelly Kelly Leaving the WWE is Good for the Divas: Fan's ReactionWhen it comes to women's wrestling, Kelly Kelly has been a staple in the WWE for years. After being released, many are thinking the end is near for the Divas. Here are five reasons why it might actually be a good thing.
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2012 Week Four Fantasy Football Starters for the Carolina Panthers: Fan's TakeThe Carolina Panthers were once considered an offensive juggernaut on the rise, but lately they have been horrible. Here is a look at the fantasy football players worth looking at for week four.
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The Carolina Panthers Can Shift Momentum Quickly with a Win Over the Atlanta Falcons: Fan's OpinionDespite all the problems the Carolina Panthers have faced after being thrashed by the New York Giants, a win over the Atlanta Falcons in the Georgia Dome would change things immediately.
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Carolina Panthers Week Four Injury Report Against the Atlanta Falcons: Fan's TakeHow will injuries play into the game between the Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Falcons?
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Why Big Show Facing Sheamus at Hell in a Cell is a Good Thing: Fan's OpinionThe Big Show beat Randy Orton for the number one contender position to the World Heavyweight Title that Sheamus currently holds. Some feel it was a mistake to have him win.
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Why Randy Orton Should Be the Next Feud for Sheamus: Fan's ViewWhen Randy Orton is playing the heel that everyone loves to hate, the World Heavyweight Championship will be truly relevant again.
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2012 Week Four NFL Picks and Predictions: One Fan's PredictionsWith perhaps the craziest week of NFL football in history behind us, perhaps week four will be a bit more normal.
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Previewing the North Carolina Tar Heels Freshmen for 2012-13: Fan's OpinionJ.P. Tokoto, Marcus Paige, Joel James and Brice Johnson all have their accolades coming into the vaunted North Carolina Tar Heels program. Who will have the biggest impact?
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Reviewing Potential Cincinnati Reds National League Playoff Opponents: Fan's PreviewWith the playoffs inching ever closer, the Cincinnati Reds are starting to think about who they might end up facing. Who would fit them the best?
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2012 NFC South Week Four NFL Picks and Predictions: Fan's OpinionThe NFC South had a tough week overall during week three, but look to rebound strongly in week four. Can the powerful Atlanta Falcons keep their unbeaten streak going?
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Why Fantasy Football Owners Should Trade for Cam Newton Right Now: Fan's OpinionThe best time for fantasy football owners to grab a talented player is right in the middle of bad press. Cam Newton is so there right now.
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Why Steve Smith was Right to Call Out Cam Newton: Fan ReactionSteve Smith went off on Cam Newton on the sidelines during their week three thrashing to the New York Giants. Perhaps this is long overdue and will light the fire once again.
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Carolina Panthers Vs. Atlanta Falcons 2012 NFL Week Four: A Fan's PredictionThe Carolina Panthers try to rebound during week four after being throttled by the New York Giants. Now they face what many consider to be the best team in the NFL.
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How to Make the Usos Relevant in the WWE Universe: Fan's OpinionJimmy and Jey Uso are two of the most underrated wrestlers on the WWE roster today. How can the WWE make them relevant right now?
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Looking at the Cincinnati Reds Remaining Schedule for 2012: Fan's PerspectiveNow that the Cincinnati Reds have clinched the playoffs early, how should they handle the rest of the season?
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Three Reasons Why Brandon LaFell Should Be on Your Fantasy Football Team: Fan's OpinionBrandon LaFell is showing clearly why he is a fantastic up and coming fantasy football option. Why should you pay attention?
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Johnny Cueto Gets His Groove Back Just in Time: Fan’s ReactionCould the Chicago Cubs be the perfect solution to Johnny Cueto's pitching woes of late?Also published on:
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Three Reasons Why John Cena Missing Time Will Enhance His Feud with C.M. Punk: Fan's OpinionJohn Cena will be gone from the WWE for at least three weeks and perhaps as long as six weeks. What will happen to the mega-feud he has going with C.M. Punk?
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Three Reasons the Cincinnati Reds Are Going to Win in the Playoffs: Fan's OpinionThe Cincinnati Reds appear primed to make a serious run in the playoffs for 2012. Great pitching, timely hitting and a solid team cohesiveness are key traits of a winning baseball team.
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The Cincinnati Reds Need that Offense to Get Rolling Again: Fan's TakeSince Joey Votto returned, the Reds have once again gone into hiding on the offensive side of the game. While great pitching certainly helps, Votto and the boys need to get it going.
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Why Zack Cozart Should Take His Time Coming Back Before the Postseason: Fan's OpinionZack Cozart has been on the mend now for twelve straight games with a strained left oblique muscle. Dusty Baker would do well to let him take his time coming back.
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Only Two Home Series Remaining for Cincinnati Reds Fans in Regular Season: Fan's TakeIt is already nearing October and of course that means playoff baseball. In the meantime, Cincinnati Reds fans have only two more home series to take in between now and then.
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Three Things the Cincinnati Reds Should Be Thinking of Heading into the Home Stretch: Fan's OpinionWhen things are going well it is easy to take your eye off the prize and let your guard down. Even though the Cincinnati Reds have a seemingly impossible to overcome lead, problems still could crop up.
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How Todd Frazier Made Himself Invaluable to the Cincinnati Reds: Fan's OpinionThere are some players that absolutely demand to be in the lineup. They go about their business and do everything that is asked of them. Todd Frazier is one of them.
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Jay Bruce Nearly Putting it All Together for Cincinnati Reds: Fan's Season ReviewJay Bruce is at or near the top of many offensive categories. What is keeping him from getting serious MVP consideration?
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2012 Week Three NFL Picks and Predictions: One Fan's PredictionsAlthough the NFL is already heading into week three, there are plenty of teams still seeking a victory. Will this be the week that some of struggling teams finally get that first win?
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Power Ranking the NFC South After Week Two: Fan's OpinionThe NFC South represented themselves very well during week two with the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons both picking up huge wins. How do the power rankings stack up going into week three of NFL action?
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Appreciating the Starting Five for the Cincinnati Reds in 2012: A Fan's ViewWhen it comes to consistency and regularly giving the team a chance to win, the Cincinnati Reds starting five in 2012 have been magnificent.
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2012 NFC South Week Three NFL Picks and Predictions: Fan's OpinionThere are four huge games in the powerful NFC South this week. Who has the best shot at winning?
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Why Eve Defeating Layla for the WWE Divas Title was the Right Move: Fan's OpinionEve went into Night of Champions without a match and came out with the Divas Championship around her slim waist. Why is this the right move for the Divas division?
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Carolina Panthers Vs. New York Giants 2012 NFL Week Three: A Fan's PredictionThe New York Giants head into Carolina Panthers territory where the Panthers dominated the New Orleans Saints in week two. Can the Panthers continue their winning ways or will New York and Eli Manning upset the party?
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Why Cody Rhodes Versus the Miz is Good for WWE Television: Fan's OpinionCody Rhodes and the Miz appear to be headed for a feud. Will they work well together?
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2012 Week Two NFL Picks and Predictions: One Fan's PredictionsWeek one was full of surprises as the NFL season got underway. What surprises lie ahead for week two of NFL action?
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Four Reasons Rey Mysterio Should Not Turn Heel: Fan's OpinionThe latest rumors that longtime good guy Rey Mysterio may be turned heel is puzzling at best.
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Carolina Panthers Vs. New Orleans Saints 2012 NFL Week Two: A Fan's PredictionThe Carolina Panthers will host the New Orleans Saints in their home opener and it should be a high scoring affair.
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Four Great Feuds for Damien Sandow in WWE: Fan's OpinionDamien Sandow is quickly becoming one of the better heels in the WWE. Who should he face off against next?
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How Cody Rhodes Could Get Back on Track in WWE: Fan's OpinionCody Rhodes has been stuck in a horrible feud lately with the masked superstars of the WWE. Having him play the obsessed wrestler is not working at all.
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Three Reasons Paul Heyman Will Improve C.M. Punk's Title Reign: Fan's ViewIt appears that Paul Heyman will be in C.M. Punk's corner in some fashion following Monday Night Raw. Is this good news for the Straight Edge Superstar?
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Four Positives for the Carolina Panthers After Their Horrible Week One Loss: NFL Fan's TakeNot much was going right for the Carolina Panthers in their week one loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here are four things that we can hold on to as fans.
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2012 NFC South Week Two NFL Picks and Predictions: Fan's OpinionThe NFC South started off the 2012 NFL football season with a bang in week one. Can they make some noise in week two as well?
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Power Ranking the NFC South After Week One: Fan's OpinionThe NFC South started off with a bang in week one of the 2012 regular season, but not in the way some might have thought.
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Randy Orton Vs. Dolph Ziggler: 2012 Night of Champions Fan PreviewThe Viper Randy Orton and Dolph Ziggler face off once again to try to determine who is ready for the next level again. Both have seen the pinnacle, but who will reign supreme?
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Power Ranking the WWE Tag Team Contenders: Fan's TakeThe WWE Tag Team titles are suddenly becoming hot properties again. Here is a look at the top teams vying for the titles.
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Why Layla Deserves a Win Over Kaitlyn at Night of Champions: Fan's TakeLayla has spent the majority of her title reign as Divas Champion being ignored by WWE creative. Perhaps at Night of Champions she will get her just due.
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Why A.J. Lee Should Stay on as Raw General Manager: Fan's OpinionA.J. Lee seems to be gearing up towards leaving Raw as the general manager. Hopefully that is not the case.
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Why WWE Messed Up Wade Barrett's Return on SmackDown: Fan's OpinionWade Barrett has been out of action since suffering an elbow injury way back in February, 2012. Why did the WWE bring back Wade Barrett in such drab fashion?
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Why Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara Should Become a Full Time Tag Team: Fan’s ViewRey Mysterio is one of the most popular wrestlers in history. Sin Cara is trying to get over with the WWE crowds. Putting these two together could do the trick.
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Five Keys to Turning the Divas Around in WWE: Fan’s OpinionThe Divas are certainly not getting enough time on the program to make any in-roads towards fixing their problems. Here are some solutions.
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How the Paul Heyman Sneak Peek Could Signal the Beginning of a New WWE Stable: Fan’s AnalysisPaul Heyman making a cameo as C.M. Punk escaped on Monday Night Raw has got wrestling fans thinking...could a faction be far behind?
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2012 Week One NFL Picks and Predictions: One Fan's PredictionsThe week one NFL season is upon us and it is time to get fired up about some football!
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Why Sheamus Will Finally Put Alberto Del Rio Behind Him at Night of Champions: Fan's OpinionSheamus and Alberto Del Rio have repeatedly faced one another for the World Heavyweight Championship over the past year. Will Night of Champions finally put this tired feud to rest?
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2012 Night of Champions Fan Preview: John Cena Vs. C.M. PunkC.M. Punk and John Cena face off at Night of Champions to finally determine who is the best in the world.
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Why Chris Heisey Should Be in the Cincinnati Reds Lineup: Fan's OpinionDusty Baker is not always very logical in his managing decisions. Despite Chris Heisey being scorching hot, Baker has been sitting him at odd times.
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Carolina Panthers Vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2012 NFL Week One: A Fan's PredictionThe Carolina Panthers will travel into the belly of the beast with the hated Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a week one NFC South showdown. Who will come out victorious?
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2012 NFC South Week One NFL Picks and Predictions: Fan's OpinionOpening week in the NFL is finally here and the NFC South will have their work cut out for them.
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How TNA Wrestling Has Slowly Won Over This WWE Fan: Fan's ReactionIs it realistic to think that TNA wrestling could ever really compete with WWE? The answer might not be so clear.
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Why the First Five Games Are Vital to the Carolina Panthers in 2012: Fan's OpinionEvery game matters in the NFL, but the Carolina Panthers have a schedule that demands a great start in 2012.
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Why A.J. Lee Has Finally Solidified the WWE General Manager Role: Fan's OpinionA.J. Lee has taken a small role as Daniel Bryan's girlfriend and parlayed it into a major role on WWE programming. The Raw general manager never looked so good.
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Three Major Problems for the 2012 Carolina Panthers Entering the Final Preseason Game: Fan's ViewThe Carolina Panthers are quickly approaching do or die time with their roster. Here are three major problems that need to be addressed quickly.
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Why the WWE is Finally Getting it Right for C.M. Punk: Fan's OpinionC.M. Punk and his latest heel turn is starting to look like a brilliant move by the WWE.
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Five Positives for the Carolina Panthers After Beating the New York Jets: 2012 NFL Preseason Fan's TakeThe Carolina Panthers certainly had their fair share of reasons to be happy about their week three preseason victory over the New York Jets.
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Jocketty Facing Easy Decision to Bring Up Billy Hamilton for Playoffs: Fan's OpinionBilly Hamilton moving up to the main ball club is a no-brainer when the rosters expand on September 1, 2012.
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Cincinnati Reds Appear Ready to Finally Exorcise Philadelphia Demons: Fan's TakeWith a couple of wins against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Cincinnati Reds might be able to start to forget a horrid recent past.
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Billy Hamilton Secures Excitement for the Cincinnati Reds Future: Fan's ReactionBilly Hamilton broke a record that many thought could never be broken when he swiped his 146th stolen base of the 2012 minor league season.
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What Should Be Next for Brock Lesnar After SummerSlam Victory Over Triple H: Fan's OpinionBrock Lesnar defeated Triple H as expected at SummerSlam to cement his place among the WWE Elite. What will the former shoot fighter do now?
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Why Drew Stubbs is Still the Key to Cincinnati Winning in 2012: Fan's OpinionDrew Stubbs can be one of the greatest players on the field at any given time. He can also be among the worst. The Cincinnati Reds will certainly go as far as he will take them.
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Five Reasons the Cincinnati Reds Look like Champions in 2012: Fan's TakeThe Cincinnati Reds have had their share of problems over the past year. Still, they have pushed forward and shown they are ready for the next step.
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Triple H to Face Brock Lesnar Without Shawn Michaels in His Corner at SummerSlam: Fan's ReactionBrock Lesnar attacked Shawn Michaels at the end of Monday Night Raw on August 13, 2012. The attack is supposed to keep Michaels away for SummerSlam. Are you buying that?
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Cincinnati Reds Take on Chicago Cubs with the Chance to Distance Themselves Again: Fan's TakeThe Chicago Cubs come to Cincinnati to take on the Reds in a four game weekend series. If the Reds do what they should, they could find themselves with an even larger lead in the NL Central.
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Why Dolph Ziggler and Chris Jericho Will Steal the Show at SummerSlam: Fan's OpinionDolph Ziggler and Chris Jericho will face off at SummerSlam with nothing more than pride on the line. Why then, are they getting such a reaction from the crowds leading up to the show?
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Five Cincinnati Reds Who Have Stepped Up Offensively in Joey Votto's Absence: Fan's OpinionWhen you lose a player the caliber of Joey Votto, you have to get offensive contributions from somewhere that were not expected. The Cincinnati Reds have gotten that in spades.
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Jay Bruce Comes Up Huge in Series Opening Win Over the New York Mets: Fan ReactionJay Bruce took his turn to play hero for the Cincinnati Reds and they suddenly find themselves red-hot once again.
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Carolina Panthers Rookie Josh Norman Backing Up His Trash Talking: Fan's OpinionJosh Norman is not a player the average fan would recognize. He certainly is trying to change that during the Carolina Panthers training camp.
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Brock Lesnar Still Being Booked as an Arm Breaking Beast: Fan ReactionPro wrestling superstar Brock Lesnar is playing up the beast character to a tee in his latest lead up to a big match with Triple H. What has he done now?
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Grading the Rookies for the Carolina Panthers After Preseason Week One: Fan's OpinionLuke Kuechly clearly made a huge splash in the week one preseason contest against the Houston Texans. What about the other Carolina Panthers rookies?
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Five Things to Expect from the Carolina Panthers Against the Miami Dolphins: Preseason Week Two Fan's TakeThe Carolina Panthers certainly did not impress anyone with their lackluster effort against the Houston Texans during week one of the 2012 preseason. What can we expect in week two?
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Mat Latos Has Turned Things Around for the Cincinnati Reds: Fan's OpinionMat Latos certainly started slowly for the Cincinnati Reds. Once the switch was flipped and he found his groove, however, the Reds joined him.
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Three Reasons Brandon LaFell Will Finally Reach His Potential in 2012: Fan's OpinionBrandon LaFell has been talked about as the number two wide receiver on a very talented Carolina Panthers offense coming into 2012. Will he reach that lofty goal and excel?
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Five Things We Learned from the Carolina Panthers First 2012 Preseason Game: Fan's ViewThe Carolina Panthers finally got the 2012 season off and running with a loss to the Houston Texans. What did we learn from this preseason contest about the Panthers?
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Jonathan Stewart Extension Means Double Trouble Will Stay Together: Fan's ReactionThe Carolina Panthers wasted no time in locking up Jonathan Stewart for five more years. Perhaps now the trade rumors will dissipate.
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Why Cincinnati Reds Fans Should Not Be Overly Concerned About Losing Streak: Fan's ReactionThe Cincinnati Reds are in the midst of a five game losing streak after losing to the Chicago Cubs on August 9, 2012. Why shouldn't they be worried?Also published on:
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Three Things Ryback Should Do to Reach WWE Main Event Status Quickly: Fan's TakeRyback takes all the jokes lately but he is clearly being pushed by the WWE. What can help him to get over sooner rather than later in the main event of WWE?
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Carolina Panthers Look to Answer Defensive Questions as They Host the Houston Texans: Fan's TakePreseason action is ready to kick off for both the Carolina Panthers and the Houston Texans. What are we looking to find out about the Panther's defense?
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Why the WWE Should Never Bring Back the Four Horsemen: Fan's OpinionEvery so often a group of fans will start clamoring for the WWE to bring back some version of the Four Horsemen. If they ever do, it will likely be a very bad move.
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Ranking the WWE Divas Going into SummerSlam 2012: Fan's OpinionHeading into SummerSlam, the Divas of the WWE are getting precious little attention. How do they stack up heading into the summer's hottest pay per view?
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Five Feuds for a Returning Wade Barrett in the WWE: Fan's OpinionWade Barrett is set to return to WWE programming soon and rumors are running rampant about how he will do it. Will he come back as a heel or a face and who will he come after?
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Five Reasons for Dolph Ziggler to Drop Vickie Guerrero: Fan's OpinionDolph Ziggler is at a very important point in his career. Why should he move forward without Vickie Guerrero?
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Five Fantasy Matches Between Old School NWA and Modern WWE Talents: Fan's TakeSome of the greatest matches in professional wrestling history pitted old against new. The Rock versus John Cena is a recent example. What dream matches could you come up with?
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Why Ron Rivera is the Perfect Coach for the Carolina Panthers: Fan's OpinionRon Rivera is entering the second year of his head coaching career and the reviews are coming back excellent. The Carolina Panthers are reaping those benefits.
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Five Observations About TNA Impact from a WWE Fan: Fan ReactionTNA Impact is doing all that it can to rise in the rankings against a professional wrestling superpower in the WWE. Some things are working and others are not.
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The Five Most Exciting Changes for the Carolina Panthers in 2012: Fan's OpinionAlthough the Carolina Panthers did not make drastic changes during the winter, they did make a number of them. Here is a look at the five most exciting changes for 2012.
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Why Booker T Will Be an Awesome General Manager for WWE SmackDown: Fan's OpinionWhen it comes to charisma, it doesn't get much better than Booker T. This former World Champion will liven things up on SmackDown and instantly make it more interesting.
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Three Ideas to Bring Back Edge to WWE Programming: Fan's OpinionEdge retired due to a number of injuries over his career. Though he is not likely to ever return to the ring, there are still a number of ideas for him to be on screen.
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Three Reasons Why the Miz Should Return to the Main Event Scene in WWE: Fan's OpinionThe Miz has been a champion before in the WWE. Now, it appears that he is making his way back.
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Five Superstars that Could Fix the United States Championship in WWE: Fan's TakeThe United States Championship has been absolutely trashed in the past several months. It is currently held by resident funny man Santino Marella. How can the WWE fix this problem moving forward?
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How AJ Can Use the WWE Raw GM Position to Advance Her in Ring Career: Fan's OpinionAJ is now sitting pretty as the Raw GM. She has control of everything that happens on the show in character. How can WWE booker make sure to keep her momentum in the ring as well.
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Why Alberto Del Rio Needs to Defeat Sheamus at SummerSlam 2012: Fan's OpinionAlberto Del Rio has spent a large amount of time making the WWE Universe hate him since he arrived on the scene. The WWE needs to capitalize on that heat now by letting him win the big one at SummerSlam 2012.
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Five Carolina Panthers with Unanswered Questions for the Preseason: Fan's OpinionGoing into the 2012 NFL preseason, the Carolina Panthers are certain of several things. Despite this certainty, they have plenty of unanswered questions as well.
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Five Feuds for Randy Orton's Return to WWE Action: Fan's OpinionNow that Randy Orton has returned to action in the WWE, who will he be feuding with? Here are five great options for WWE bookers.
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Three Reasons Brock Lesnar Must Beat Triple H: SummerSlam 2012 Fan's TakeTriple H and Brock Lesnar are all set now to face off against each other at SummerSlam 2012. While many want to see The Game win this showdown, the WWE bookers would be making a huge mistake if that happens.
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Predicting Which Receivers Will Make the Carolina Panthers Roster: Fan's OpinionThe Carolina Panthers have no shortage of receivers all over the field during the 2012 training camp. There are currently 16 players listed on the roster as wide receivers and some are going to have to be cut. Who will make it?
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Why the Cincinnati Reds Will Outlast the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL Central: Fan's OpinionCincinnati could not be hotter as the trade deadline approaches. The Pittsburgh Pirates are still only three games back. Can the Reds distance themselves and take the Central?
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Why Drew Stubbs is Making a Case to Stay in Cincinnati: Fan's ReactionThe last seven games are indicative of what Drew Stubbs is capable of as a player. Is it enough though to keep him in Cincinnati?
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Why the Recent WWE Social Networking Blast is Killing Monday Night Raw: Fan's OpinionWhen it comes to putting your product out there with social networking, it seems that even a huge corporation like the WWE can overdo it. Why can't they see that less is more?
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Five Reasons the Cincinnati Reds Are Red Hot in Joey Votto's Absence: Fan's ViewThe Cincinnati Reds picked up their sixth straight win on Tuesday, July 24. Nobody expected them to perform this well with superstar Joey Votto on the shelf. How are they doing it?
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Five Unusual Reasons Barry Larkin is Hall of Fame Worthy: Fan's OpinionBarry Larkin is in the Hall of Fame and certainly his numbers bear out such a designation. Here are the reasons he deserves the honor in my eyes.
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Why CM Punk Versus the Rock at the 2012 Royal Rumble Must Happen: Fan's TakeThe Rock returned for the 1000th Raw episode and announced that he would be taking on the WWE Champion at the Royal Rumble. That can only be the recently turned heel...CM Punk.
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Three Reasons the Carolina Panthers Were Smart to Acquire Louis Murphy: Fan's OpinionLouis Murphy is a young guy that still has a ton of mileage in the tank. Can he help the Carolina Panthers get through the trenches in 2012?
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Why the Jeff Otah to Jets Trade is Addition by Subtraction for the Carolina Panthers: Fan's OpinionJeff Otah is headed to the New York Jets in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick. At least one fan thinks that this is a positive move for a Panthers team that is moving forward in 2012.
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Johnny Cueto is Working Towards a Potential Cy Young Award: Fan's TakeQuietly Cueto is putting together a fantastic season in 2012. Is this the year he puts it all together?
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Three Passing Categories Cam Newton Must Improve for 2012: Fan's TakeEven though Cam Newton had one of the greatest rookie seasons in history, he still has tons of room to improve. Here are some vital areas that he could make great strides in passing the football.
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Why Newly Released Luis Castillo Would Be Great Fit in Carolina: Fan's ReactionLuis Castillo was released by the San Diego Chargers on Thursday, July 19. With Ron Rivera clearly a fan of the San Diego pipeline, could he be the newest Carolina target?
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Three Vital Things the Reds Need After Joey Votto's Injury: Fan's TakeThe Cincinnati Reds find themselves in first place and fighting off a game Pittsburgh Pirates squad. Now, their best hitter and top player is down with a torn meniscus. How can they make it up?
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Why Carolina Panthers Fans Should Gladly Pay for Cam Newton's Autograph: Fan's TakeCam Newton was taken to task lately for charging to sign autographs. Obviously the folks don't know Cam Newton all that well.
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Three Reasons the Carolina Panthers Should Bring Back Jeremy Shockey: Fan's TakeJeremy Shockey has dipped his toe in the waters around the NFL free agent market and not found any takers yet. Is it time to bring him back to Carolina?
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Carolina Panthers 2012 Quarterbacks Position Preview: Fan's TakeThe quarterback position is where it is at for most NFL franchises and the Carolina Panthers are no different. Superstar Cam Newton runs the show.
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Carolina Panthers 2012 Linebackers Position Preview: Fan's TakeThe 2012 Carolina Panthers will be needing a huge dose of improvement from their defense. The linebackers are surely going to be a source of strength towards that goal.
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Three Ways the Carolina Panthers Defense Can Improve Drastically in 2012: Fan's OpinionThe Carolina Panthers suffered through one of the most horrid seasons in history during 2011 due to injuries and poor play. Here are three ways the defense can come back in huge fashion during 2012.
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Three Carolina Panthers that May Surprise in Fantasy Football: Fan's TakeThe Carolina Panthers are not likely to sneak up on anybody in 2012 after the huge rookie season of Cam Newton in 2011. Still, there are some players that will surprise everyone in 2012.
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Three Huge Questions Answered at Money in the Bank 2012: Fan's TakeMoney in the Bank was one of the most revealing events in recent history. The future of some key players were clearly revealed and questions got answered emphatically.
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Dolph Ziggler Finally Wins the Big One: Fan's OpinionDolph Ziggler finally went out and won a match that he normally would come up just short in. After years of coming close, Ziggler is the man with the power right now.
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The Five Greatest Tag Teams of All Time: Fan's OpinionWho were the best tag team technicians of all time? Which tag teams dominated and stole the show consistently? Here are my top five of all time.
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Five Forgotten NWO Members that Were Horrible Ideas: Fan's TakeThe NWO was perhaps the biggest wrestling angle in history and certainly was a huge success. Here are five angles that did little to contribute to that success.
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Five Awesome Opponents for Undertaker and the Streak at WrestleMania 29: Fan's OpinionWIth "The Streak" now sitting at twenty wins in a row for the Undertaker, it would seem finding quality opponents for the Deadman might be quite a challenge. Here are five guys that would be perfect for WrestleMania 29.
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Why the Carolina Panthers Running Game Will Be Unstoppable in 2012: Fan's TakeAdding Mike Tolbert might just be the final cherry on top to a Carolina Panthers running game that was already among the league's best.
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Three Ways the WWE Could Keep AJ Red Hot: Fan's OpinionAJ is perhaps the hottest wrestling character in the WWE right now. With that popularity, the WWE needs to capitalize on it right away.
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Why Damien Sandow Might Be the Best WWE Heel in Years: Fan's OpinionDamien Sandow has found a way to make the WWE Universe despise him. That is very good news for his character and the WWE as a whole.
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Five Former WWE Wrestlers that Should Have Been Superstars: Fan's OpinionSometimes the timing is simply off and sometimes the bookers get it all wrong. Whatever the case, outstanding talent sometimes gets wasted. Here are five examples of this in the pro wrestling world.
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The Rock Announces Plans to Return for 1,000th Episode of Raw: Fan's ReactionWho else feels a little cheated that The Rock has been gone again after the Cena feud?
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Why the WWE Divas Are About to Become Important Again: Fan's TakeWith the meteoric rise of AJ and a solid group of wrestling Divas in house, the WWE Divas look to make a comeback very soon.Also published on:
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Three Young WWE Superstars that Are Ready to Explode: Fan's OpinionThe WWE has more young talent than at any time I can remember over the past several years. The time is right now for these three superstars in waiting.
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Three Possible Swerves for AJ at Money in the Bank 2012: Fan's OpinionAJ is one of the hottest characters in the WWE right now. What should the WWE do to keep the fires burning?
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Previewing the WWE Championship Contract Match at Money in the Bank 2012: Fan's OpinionWith only former champions participating in the WWE Championship Money in the Bank ladder match, many are a bit disillusioned with the concept. Can these former champions make people forget this match was supposed to be about the youngsters?
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Why Sheamus Will Win Over Alberto Del Rio at Money in the Bank 2012: Fan's OpinionThe Celtic Warrior Sheamus is headed into Money in the Bank 2012 on quite a roll. Will he keep it going?Also published on:
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Five Reasons Cam Newton Could Win the MVP in 2012: Fan's OpinionCam Newton is one of the most talented players in the NFL. He is also surrounded by great talent with the Carolina Panthers now. Why couldn't he win the MVP?
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Three Reasons CM Punk Should Beat Daniel Bryan at Money in the Bank 2012: Fan's ViewCM Punk is certainly one of the better champions of the past several years. Here are several good reasons to keep his run going over Daniel Bryan.
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Three Key Questions for the Carolina Panthers Defense in Preseason: Fan's TakeThe Carolina Panthers know that defense was the problem in 2011 and they took steps to try to plug some holes. Did they do enough?
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Three Carolina Panthers Questions to Explore on Offense During the Preseason: Fan's TakeThe Carolina Panthers are getting ready for one of the most anticipated seasons in their history. What questions are they still sorting through on offense?Also published on:
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Three Carolina Panthers that Could Surprise Owners in Fantasy Football: Fan's TakeEvery team has those guys that everybody wants to take on fantasy football auction day. What about the fringe guys for the Carolina Panthers though? Here are three to consider.
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Five Injuries that Would Devastate the Carolina Panthers in 2012: Fan's OpinionEvery NFL team has players that are irreplaceable on the roster. The Carolina Panthers are certainly no exception. Here are the five that stand out to me as a fan.
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Three Reasons the Carolina Panthers Could Win the NFC South: Fan's TakeThe NFC South is loaded with talent in 2012 and the up and coming Carolina Panthers could be right in the middle of it. Can they actually win the toughest division in football?
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Five Reasons Why Chris Jericho Needs One Last Run: Fan's TakeSince Chris Jericho came back to the WWE, he has spent all of his time getting other people over. It is time to give Jericho one last run with the World Heavyweight Championship.
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Five Ways Mike Tolbert Will Improve the Carolina Panthers: Fan's OpinionWhen the Carolina Panthers signed Mike Tolbert, they really knew what they were doing. Upon close inspection, this guy will have a huge impact on the offense.
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Five Pro Wrestlers You Must See in Person to Believe: Fan's TakeThe men that make up the larger than life world of professional wrestling are even more incredible in person. Here are five of the best.Also published on:
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The Five Best WWE Money in the Bank Title Wins of All Time: Fan's OpinionMoney in the Bank is one of the most exciting WWE matches of all. What makes it particularly exciting is that it always leads to a new World or WWE Championship. How do the all time winners rank?
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Three Reasons Randy Orton Must Return to WWE as a Heel: Fan's TakeRandy Orton was made to be a heel in the world of professional wrestling. With a lack of true "good guys" on the WWE roster, the WWE made Orton switch from bad to good. Is it time to return Orton to his roots?
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Five Offensive Sleepers for the Carolina Panthers in 2012: Fan's OpinionThe Carolina Panthers offense completely exploded in 2011 and now they are ready to do it again. With a new influx of talent coming in, there is every reason to think they will be even better in 2012.
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Five WWE Superstars that Are Ready for Money in the Bank Stardom: Fan’s OpinionMoney in the Bank is becoming one of the most important shows of the year. Who will get the chance to shine this year?
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How to Repair the United States Title in the WWE: Fan’s OpinionThe United States title has lost a ton of respect in the past couple of years. Here is how to fix that quickly and easily.