Hyperbole Archives

Opening Day Hyperbole Out in Force: Dodgers Have “Stuff of Champions”

Posted April 1, 2011, 2:45 pm by (44 Comments)

Opening Day Hyperbole: It’s just one of 162, but don’t tell that to the national pastime’s wordsmiths. The Dodgers outlasted the Giants, proving they have the stuff of champions. The Brewers will be hoping the emotional swing from their “epic” meltdown doesn’t destroy their season. The Cardinals are showing the discouraging signs from last year [...]

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NFL Draft 2011: A Spiteful Evaluation of Cam Newton’s Personality [UPDATE]

Posted March 29, 2011, 11:40 am by (46 Comments)

Scouts equivocate far less than they should. Small slights and perceived malfeasances lead to sweeping predictions that send prospects tumbling down draft boards. There’s a reason some people never rise beyond scout. Pro Football Weekly’s Nolan Nawrocki evaluated Cam Newton. He wasn’t dazzled.

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