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Saturday, November 19, 2011

Hickson Home Sick

Photo: Bnei HaSharon, Jonathan Santiago

The NBA lockout now going into its 142 day many players are searching for other places to display their skills.  Some players have turned to playing basketball in foreign leagues to earn money and keep their skills honed. One such player is former NC State standout JJ Hickson currently of the Sacramento Kings.

Hickson a 6’9” power forward signed who in October 2011 signed with Bnei HaSharon, which plays in Ligat HaAl, the top division of Israeli basketball. The experiment lasted only one game with Hickson scoring 20 points, 5 assists in 32 minutes of play in a 119-80 defeat. After the game he meet with team officials to tell them he was home sick and he was later granted his release.

Hickson was a highly recruited player out of Marietta, GA before committing to NC State. He played one season, 2007-2008, with the Wolfpack earning honorable mention All-ACC and unanimous All-ACC Freshman Team. He was then a first round draft pick by the Cleveland Cavilers.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Sad Time For Wolfpack Nation

  Heading into an important game this Saturday against hated rivals UNC Chapel Hill Wolfpack fans everywhere head into the games with heavy hearts. The son of former NC State quarterback Erik Kramer was found dead Sunday morning in Agoura Hills, California. Griffen Kramer, 18, was a senior at Thousand Oaks High School where he was the backup quarterback for the football team.
  Griffen Kramer was discovered dead in his sleep at a friend's house early Sunday morning. After their initial investigation police do not expect any criminal activities and believe the cause of death to be alcohol poisoning.
  Erik Kramer attended and played football for NC State from 1985 - 1987 were he made All-ACC in 1985. After a successful college career Kramer went on to have a 10 yr NFL career achieving the most success with the Detroit Lions leading them to an NFC championship game in 1991 and then playing for the Chicago Bears from 1994 -1996.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Phillip Rivers Has "Worst Night Ever" Against Kansas City


KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 31: Philip Rivers(notes) #17 of the San Diego Chargers looks on prior to playing theKansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 31, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
  Phillip Rivers threw two interceptions in the 1st quarter that kept the Chargers from getting off to a quick start against the Kansas City Chiefs. Rivers ended up throwing for 369 yards against the Chiefs in the game, but struggled to get the ball into the endzone while being able to move the ball well against the Chiefs defense.
  Late in the 4th quarter, the Chargers drove to the Chiefs 15-yard line and were in position for Nick Novak to potentially kick the game-winning field goal. On first down at the 15, Phillip Rivers fumbled the snap, and the Chiefs recovered the ball.
  The Chiefs ran out the clock, sending the game to overtime. The Chiefs won the game on a Ryan Succup field goal in OT to make the final score 23-20.
  Near the end of the game, a shot of a dejected Rivers was shown on the sideline, and it looked like he said, "Worst night ever."
  After the game was over, here is what Rivers had to say about the fumble:
"I haven't had one in years," Rivers said. "It's unfortunate. I dropped it. This one is rough. You blow it on a play that never should have happened."
  The Chargers are now 4-3 on the season, and Rivers leads the league in interceptions. The team is known for having slow starts but finishing seasons strong.