Vince Marotta Blogs

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James watches from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball...
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Today’s entitled NBA stars complain about scheduling, but they’ve got it pretty good

Players sitting out and schedule complaints are common in today's NBA. But current stars still have it pretty good compared to their predecessors.
7 years ago
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Looking for ‘the QB of the future’: An Arizona Cardinals offseason primer

Whether Carson Palmer returns in 2017 or not, the Arizona Cardinals need to find a quarterback of the future. This offseason might be the time to do it.
7 years ago
Newly-hired Auburn offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey concentrating on not saying 'Forks Up' or 'It...
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Chip Lindsey’s departure from ASU highlights the seedy side of college coaching — on two levels

Chip Lindsey's departure from Arizona State is the latest example of the seedy, greedy culture of college football coaching.
7 years ago
Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first...
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Should Cardinals’ David Johnson be NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year?

Arizona Cardinals' RB David Johnson had a remarkable season in leading the league in total yards and touchdowns. Was it enough to garner postseason awards?
7 years ago
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One man’s look back at the ups and downs in Arizona sports in 2016

Not many Arizona sports fans will look back at 2016 with fondness. In fact, we're glad it's over. Here's one man's look back, with a glance to the future.
7 years ago
Army Cadets storm the field after the Army-Navy NCAA college football game in Baltimore, Saturday, ...
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Army-Navy the best rivalry in college football…and it’s not particularly close

After years of not understanding or appreciate the annual Army-Navy football game, I get it now. It's the best rivalry in college sports.
7 years ago
Arizona Cardinals' Marqui Christian (25) runs drills during a team practice , Tuesday, May 17, 2016...
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Losing Marqui Christian on waivers a rare personnel misstep by Cardinals

The Cardinals needed a punter, but wanted to keep a second to hold on kicks. That cost them Marqui Christian, a member of their 2016 draft class.
8 years ago
FILE - In this April 9, 2016, file photo, Arizona Coyotes' Shane Doan skates with the puck during a...
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Canadian radio host attacks Shane Doan; does loyalty not translate north of the border?

North of the border, the deal was met with a little less enthusiasm -- at least from one member of the Canadian media.
8 years ago
Arizona Cardinals coach Buddy Ryan looks on as the Cleveland Browns stop the Cardinals on fourth an...
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Buddy Ryan definitely made his mark on Arizona

Legendary football coach Buddy Ryan died Tuesday. In a short, two-year stint as Arizona Cardinals head coach, Ryan left a mark.
8 years ago
Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley (56) lines up against the Cleveland Browns duri...
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Seriously, LaMarr Woodley?

LaMarr Woodley showed some serious stones in calling Cardinals defensive coordinator James Bettcher "dumb" after his one disappointing season in the desert.
8 years ago
Newly appointed Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson speaks after being promoted from interim head c...
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Hiring process, not Earl Watson, leaves Suns fans feeling underwhelmed

The Suns acted quickly in removing the interim tag from Earl Watson's job title. Is that a good thing in the long run?
8 years ago
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Can we all get off Carson Palmer’s back now?

The Super Bowl beat-down Cam Newton endured Sunday should serve as a friendly reminder to critics to back off Carson Palmer.
8 years ago
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The Uninvited: 2015 Bowl Games for Everyone!

Why should anyone be left out? Once again, Vince Marotta has created bowl games for the football teams who didn't earn real invitations this season.
8 years ago
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock (26) tackles Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Joh...
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Chris Johnson’s injury hurts, but it won’t bury Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals will still be alright without the service of running back Chris Johnson.
9 years ago
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Territorial Cup 2015 Live Blog: Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devil

The Sun Devils host the Wildcats for the Territorial Cup in Tempe.
9 years ago
Arizona State football team gather together prior to an NCAA college football game against Southern...
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The scenario is similar, but the eye test says this Arizona State team isn’t like the last two

Despite being 2-2, the Arizona State football team still has plenty of confidence and belief. But it will take more than that to turn their season around.
9 years ago
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Uncertainty has reigned so far in the Pac-12

Through one quarter of the season, there is still plenty of mystery about where the power lies in the Pac-12.
9 years ago
Arizona State quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) is wrapped up by Texas A&M defensive lineman Myles Gar...
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Don’t panic, Sun Devils’ season isn’t over after one loss

Yes, the Arizona State Sun Devils lost to a good Texas A&M team on a big stage Saturday, but that doesn't mean all is lost for Todd Graham and Co.
9 years ago
Phoenix Suns’ Markieff Morris sits in the locker room after an NBA basketball game against th...
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Markieff Morris, you’ve worn out your welcome in Phoenix

The issue is Morris' perception that he's been slapped in the face by Suns management.
9 years ago
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Quick reaction to Arizona State’s new adidas football uniforms

Adidas did a nice job with Arizona State's football uniforms.
9 years ago
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One man’s votes for the ‘Franchise Four’ of each Arizona pro team

MLB unveiled the Franchise Four for each baseball club this week. Vince Marotta votes on his choices for all the local teams.
9 years ago
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Kudos to the Phoenix Suns’ front office for making offseason interesting

Unexpectedly, the Phoenix Suns have been real players so far in the 2015 offseason.
9 years ago
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Sorry Wildcat fans, James Harden is the best NBA player ever from Arizona

Arizona has dominated the state in college basketball, but Arizona State has produced the best NBA player.
9 years ago
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Here’s why I don’t care that New England’s Tom Brady ‘cheated’

It took a little more than three months, but investigator Ted Wells finally got around to releasing the findings of his exhaustive report on “Deflategate” — the scandal surrounding the use of under-inflated footballs by quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Wells concluded that Brady probably knew the balls were deflated by Patriots […]
9 years ago