SB Nation New York: All Posts by Aaron Taubehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48977/ny-fave.png2011-11-13T11:25:01-05:00https://newyork.sbnation.com/authors/aaron-taube/rss2011-11-13T11:25:01-05:002011-11-13T11:25:01-05:00Bowl Projections 2011: Rutgers Remains On Course For Pinstripe Bowl
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<p>SB Nation's Bill Connelly has released his latest bowl projections, and for the New York local teams, not much has changed. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/rutgers-scarlet-knights">Rutgers Scarlet Knights</a> beat Army at Yankee Stadium on Saturday and are again penciled in for a return visit at the New Era Pinstripe Bowl, where Connelly predicts they will take on Texas Tech.</p>
<p>Syracuse fell to South Florida on Friday, and Connelly doesn't think the Orange will get the win they need to become eligible in its final two games of the season against Cincinnati or Pittsburgh.</p>
<p>Connelly projects Cincinnati to ultimately claim the Big East crown and meet Clemson in the Discover Orange Bowl. He also sees Louisville, South Florida and Pittsburgh making it to the postseason. Louisville is forecasted to play N.C. State in the BBVA Compass Bowl, South Florida to go to the Independence Bowl to take on Wyoming and Pittsburgh to meet East Carolina in the Beef O'Brady's Bowl.</p>
<p>Connelly's BCS picks are as follows:</p>
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<p><b>BCS National Championship Game (1/9/2012): </b>LSU vs. Oklahoma State</p>
<p><b>Rose Bowl (1/2/2012):</b> Oregon vs. Wisconsin</p>
<p><b>Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (1/2/2012): </b>Oklahoma vs. Houston</p>
<p><b>Allstate Sugar Bowl (1/3/2012): </b>Alabama vs. Stanford</p>
<p><b>Discover Orange Bowl (1/4/2012): </b>Clemson vs. Cincinnati</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/2011/11/13/2558543/bowl-projections-2011-rutgers-remains-on-course-for-pinstripe-bowlAaron Taube2011-11-13T11:11:41-05:002011-11-13T11:11:41-05:002011 Bowl Projections: Rutgers Remains On Course For New Era Pinstripe Bowl
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<p>According to the latest bowl projections, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights are on track to meet Texas Tech in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/2011/11/13/2558536/2011-bowl-projections-rutgers-headed-to-new-era-pinstripe-bowlAaron Taube2011-11-13T09:07:19-05:002011-11-13T09:07:19-05:00New York Islanders At Vancouver Canucks: Isles Visit Stanley Cup Finalists In Search Of First Road Win
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<p>The New York Islanders take on the Vancouver Canucks tonight having lost eight of their past nine games. The Islanders are still hoping to pick up their first road win of the season.</p> <p>The New York Islanders will look to reverse their downward spiral and pick up their first road win Sunday night when they head to Vancouver to take on a <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.nucksmisconduct.com/">Canucks</a> team starting to show signs of life after a disappointing beginning to the season.</p>
<p>The Islanders have lost eight of their past nine games, with Thursday's defeat at Colorado being particularly excruciating. New York hopped out to a 3-0 lead midway through the second period, but the team's defense allowed 51 shots as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighhockey.com/">Avalanche</a> came back to send the game into overtime, where Islanders goalie <span>Al Montoya's</span> high-sticking penalty led to the game-winning, power-play goal.</p>
<p>The Canucks have had something of an up-and-down campaign after their trip to the Stanley Cup finals this past spring, having yet to win or lose more than two games in a row. Vancouver won the first two games of their three-game road trip before falling to Anaheim, 4-3, Friday night, despite a furious third-period comeback.</p>
<p>The Islanders are expected to have <span>Evgeni Nabokov</span> between the pipes tonight, with the goaltender facing the tough task of putting the clamps on the dangerous Sedin brothers, who combined for 12 points over the Canucks' aforementioned three-game road trip. The Isles will also hope for another strong performance from sensational sophomore <span>Michael Grabner</span>. The Gremlin has scored in each of New York's past two games.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/2011/11/13/2558294/new-york-islanders-schedule-2011-vancouver-canucks-game-time-tv-information-preview-recapAaron Taube2011-11-13T08:36:05-05:002011-11-13T08:36:05-05:00Seton Hall 75, St. Francis (NY) 71: Jordan Theodore Saves Pirates From Defeat In Season Opener
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<p>It was from easy, but the Seton Hall men's basketball team escaped its season opener with a 75-71 overtime win over St. Francis (NY) at the Prudential Center on Saturday. The Pirates were in serious danger of losing the game in regulation, trailing the Terriers by two points with four seconds remaining.</p>
<p>Out of a time out, senior guard <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52483/jordan-theodore">Jordan Theodore</a> then made a leaner to cap a 6-0 Pirates run and send the game into overtime with 1.1 seconds left on the clock. The bucket accounted for two of Theodore's game-high 25 points and helped salvage a game in which Seton Hall trailed most of the way. He then converted a three-point play to start the overtime period and put the Pirates ahead for good.</p>
<p>Seton Hall's freshman struggled in the opener, but senior forward <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/30043/herb-pope">Herb Pope</a> helped the cause with an impressive 21-point, 14-rebound performance. Swingman <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124364/travis-nichols">Travis Nichols</a> set the pace for the Terriers, scoring 25 points and grabbing 14 rebounds of his own.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/2011/11/13/2558251/seton-hall-st-francis-final-scoreAaron Taube2011-11-13T08:14:24-05:002011-11-13T08:14:24-05:00Seton Hall 75, St. Francis (NY) 71: Jordan Theodore Saves Pirates From Defeat In Season Opener
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<p>Seton Hall senior Jordan Theodore's leaner with 1.1 seconds left in regulation sent the game into overtime and prevented an embarrassing loss to St. Francis (NY).</p>
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<p>New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan spoke with the media Friday prior to the big game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a>. In contrast to the team's usually bombastic style, the Jets have kept the bulletin-board material to a minimum leading into the critical AFC East clash, something Ryan credits to the fact that everyone inside the locker room already knows how important the game is.</p>
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<p> "We're relaxed, focused, loose, but we know what's at stake," Ryan said. "We know how big this game is and we're excited about it. We're ready for it, and we know they're going to be ready for it. So, it ought to be a great game. It's almost like Ali-Frazier, it's one of those type of things. We're excited that it's in our building. We're not banking on that being the difference, but it might very well be the difference."</p>
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<p>As for his gameplan, Ryan said he will look to continue a recent trend of opposing teams disrupting Patriots quarterback <span>Tom Brady</span> by penetrating the line to generate pressure on the quarterback. Though Ryan said he didn't take credit for other teams adopting this strategy from the Jets, he did say getting pressure on Brady was necessary if a team is going to beat the Patriots.</p>
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<p>"We don't take credit for someone else's success, that's for sure," Ryan said. "If we steal something from somebody, we'll make sure that we give them credit. That's probably the difference (joking). Yes, you want to hit Brady, there is no question. You want to (hit him) to where he is not feeling comfortable. That, you have to do. If you can't get pressure on Brady, then you're going to get destroyed, so we have to find ways of getting there whether it's through a four-man rush, like the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">Giants</a> used a bunch, whether it's something creative or whatever, I don't know, but you have to get pressure on Brady."</p>
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<p>On offense, Ryan said the Jets will not be altering their gameplan to exploit what some consider to be a shaky New England secondary.</p>
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<p>"It's funny, because the season is only half over, so sometimes those stats will even out as the year goes on, but the fact they've had, what, three out of their eight (defensive backs) never even went to training camp," Ryan said. "That's probably tough sledding if you've got to play those guys. Eventually, though, once they play, eventually they'll catch up to the system and all that. But, we're just going to play our game and mix run and pass and see what happens."</p>
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<p><i>Visit <a href="http://www.ganggreennation.com/">Gang Green Nation</a> for complete coverage of the New York Jets and <a href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/">our team page</a> for schedules, news, statistics and updates.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-jets/2011/11/11/2555635/jets-coach-rex-ryan-says-team-will-look-to-continue-pressuring-tomAaron Taube2011-11-11T19:05:18-05:002011-11-11T19:05:18-05:0049ers Friday Injury Update: San Francisco Healthy Heading Into Sunday
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<p>Compared to their opponents, the San Francisco 49ers have a pretty clean bill of health coming into Sunday's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a>.</p>
<p>Defensive end <span>Ray McDonald</span> is questionable with a hamstring injury and running back <span>Moran Norris</span> (fibula) is also questionable with a fibula injury. </p>
<p>None of the 49ers had to sit out a practice this week. The following players are listed as probable:</p>
<p>Linebacker Navorro Bowman (shoulder), wide receiver <span>Michael Crabtree</span> (foot), cornerback <span>Chris Culliver</span> (shoulder), wide receiver <span>Braylon Edwards</span> (knee), safety <span>Dashon Goldson</span> (knee), running back <span>Frank Gore</span> (ankle), running back <span>Kendall Hunter</span> (ankle), cornerback <span>Shawntae Spencer</span> (toe), tight end <span>Delanie Walker</span> (knee) and safety <span>Donte Whitner</span> (thigh).</p>
<p>For more on Sunday's matchup from a 49ers perspective, visit the <a href="http://bayarea.sbnation.com/san-francisco-49ers/2011/11/8/2547138/49ers-vs-giants-preview-recap-news-frank-gore-eli-manning">StoryStream</a> over at SB Nation Bay Area.</p>
<p><i> For complete coverage of the 49ers, visit our blog, <a href="http://www.ninersnation.com/">Niners Nation</a>, and <a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">our team page</a> for schedules, statistics, news and more.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2011/11/11/2555600/49ers-friday-injury-update-san-francisco-healthy-heading-into-sundayAaron Taube2011-11-11T18:19:19-05:002011-11-11T18:19:19-05:00Giants Friday Injury Update: Ahmad Bradshaw Will Miss 2nd Straight Game, Hakeem Nicks Questionable
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<p>New York Giants running back <span>Ahmad Bradshaw</span> will miss his second straight game Sunday at San Francisco due to a fractured bone in his right foot. Wide receiver <span>Jerrel Jernigan</span> will also miss the game with a hip injury.</p>
<p>As for the good news, defensive end <span>Osi Umenyiora</span> (knee) made full participation in practice after being limited earlier in the week and is listed as probably for Sunday, along with fullback <span>Henry Hynoski</span> (neck).</p>
<p>Wide receiver <span>Hakeem Nicks</span>, who missed last week's game with a strained hamstring, had his second straight day of limited participation and is listed as questionable along with rookie cornerback <span>Prince Amukamara</span> (foot), who will look to make his NFL debut against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">49ers</a>. Center <span>David Baas</span> (knee) and offensive tackle <span>Stacy Andrews</span> (back) are also listed as questionable.</p>
<p><i>Visit <a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/">Big Blue View</a> for complete Giants coverage and <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">our team page</a> for news, statistics, schedules and more.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2011/11/11/2555521/giants-friday-injury-update-ahmad-bradshaw-will-miss-2nd-straightAaron Taube2011-11-11T18:03:18-05:002011-11-11T18:03:18-05:00Jets Friday Injury Update: Plaxico Burress Returns To Practice, Is Listed As Probable For Sunday
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<p>New York Jets wide receiver <span>Plaxico Burress</span> (low back) returned to full practice Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a>, despite missing practice Wednesday and Thursday. Running back <span>Joe McKnight</span>, who also missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with a toe injury, returned to practice, as well, and is listed as probable for Sunday's contest.</p>
<p>Safety <span>Brodney Pool</span> missed practice for the third straight day with a knee injury and is listed as questionable, as is tight end <span>Shawn Nelson</span>, who did not practice Friday with an illness.</p>
<p>The following Jets are made full participation at practice Friday and are listed as probable: cornerback <span>Antonio Cromartie</span> (finger), defensive tackle Mike Devito (knee), defensive tackle <span>Marcus Dixon</span> (shoulder), defensive tackle <span>Kenrick Ellis</span> (ankle), running back <span>Shonn Greene</span> (head, groin), wide receiver <span>Santonio Holmes</span> (foot), offensive tackle <span>Wayne Hunter</span> (finger), center <span>Nick Mangold</span> (ankle), linebacker Joshua Mauga (low back), linebacker <span>Calvin Pace</span> (groin), defensive tackle <span>Sione Pouha</span> (finger), guard <span>Matt Slauson</span> (neck) and cornerback <span>Isaiah Trufant</span> (hamstring).</p>
<p>Click <a href="http://boston.sbnation.com/2011/11/11/2555250/patriots-friday-injury-update-brandon-spikes-and-dane-fletcher-will">here </a>for the Patriots' Friday injury update.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-jets/2011/11/11/2555494/jets-friday-injury-update-plaxico-burress-returns-to-practice-isAaron Taube2011-11-10T18:30:09-05:002011-11-10T18:30:09-05:00Giants Thursday Injury Update: Hakeem Nicks Returns To Practice On A Limited Basis
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> wide receiver <span>Hakeem Nicks</span> returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice session with the hamstring injury that prevented him from playing in this past Sunday's win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a>.</p>
<p>The remainder of New York's Thursday injury report was unchanged from the day before. Running back <span>Ahmad Bradshaw</span> missed practice again and is "iffy" for Sunday's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">San Francisco 49ers</a>, while wide receiver <span>Jerrel Jernigan</span> also missed his second straight practice.</p>
<p>Cornerback Prince Amukamara (foot), offensive tackle <span>Stacy Andrews</span> (back), center <span>David Baas</span> (knee) and defensive end <span>Osi Umenyiora</span> (knee) joined Nicks in making limited participation in Thursday's practice. According to a media release, Amukamara is practicing with the defense for the first time since his breaking his foot over the offseason. The first-round draft pick is hoping to make his NFL debut this week.</p>
<p><i>Visit </i><a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/">Big Blue View</a><i> for complete Giants coverage throughout the season.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2011/11/10/2553050/giants-thursday-injury-update-hakeem-nicks-returns-to-practice-on-aAaron Taube