In their 46 year history, the Pittsburgh Penguins have seen their fair share of superstars, high draft picks, and enigmatic scorers. Other than perhaps Alexei Kovalev, no one would define the latter category for the Penguins more that Robert Lang did during his time with the team. The Teplice, Czechoslovakia [...]
Of all the subjects covered during this run of “What The Hell Happened To…?”, there may not be a more fun subject for me to cover than the player who seemingly comes from nowhere to quickly join the ranks of superstardom only to disappear once more. Jonathan Cheechoo‘s 50+ goal [...]
Through this long trek into just what the hell happened to some of hockey’s greatest busts and former juggernauts, there have been a few interesting stories of just how a player came to be and what brought him to the brightest stage. In addition to his impact on several franchises [...]
At 16, Ty Tryon became one of the youngest players to give up his amateur status and turn pro on the PGA Tour after he became the 3rd youngest player to make the cut in a PGA Tour event at the Honda Classic at Doral in 2001. When he was [...]
In recent additions of “What The Hell Happened To…?”, the topic of conversation has focused on a single player – a top pick turned epic draft bust, an out-of-nowhere surprise who disappeared into the night just as quickly as he came, and everything in between. This time around, the focus [...]
“What The Hell Happened To…?” has seen its fair share of varying subjects so far. From the elite prospect taken number one overall to the ones who seemingly came out of nowhere only to disappear once more. This week’s subject falls more into the latter category, though he might [...]
Sometimes, when a new franchise emerges, a select few prospects are not only taken as one of their first picks but as potential franchise cornerstones; the future for a hopefully-successful franchise. A few of them are up to the task. Others, not so much. And though he may not have [...]
In the sports world, fans of nearly every team have been subjected to a player whose talent was transparent, and whose future was believed to be very bright. Sometimes, though, those lofty goals never become true. And while those players may not be busts, they tantalize their fans with just [...]
Tshimanga “Tim” Biakabutuka continued the tradition of solid running backs while at Michigan; however, his pro career was no reflection of his college greatness. This is his story. Biakabutuka was born in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo), and he and his family moved to Montreal, Canada, when [...]
Like so many others, Sergei Samsonov came into the NHL with a world of hype. The diminutive Russian made a name for himself in the 1997 World Junior Championships for Team Russia. He led the team to a Bronze and was named Most Oustanding Forward of the tournament. His strong [...]
The mid-90s and early 2000′s earned the infamous title of the ‘clutch and grab era’ in NHL hockey. A period which made Wayne Gretzky’s fire wagon Oilers a distant memory, where brawn ruled the day, and terms such as ‘trap hockey’ began to become common. It was a time when [...]
There was a time not long ago when the Clippers were a joke, and the punchline always included their draft busts. The epitome of their draft woes was none other than 7-footer Michael Olowokandi, aka “The Candy Man”. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Olowokandi spent his schooling years at Newlands [...]
The 1990′s Colorado Avalanche had a chance to be a dynasty. Loaded with top-end talent like Patrick Roy, Peter Forsberg, and Joe Sakic, they were one of the dominant teams of their time. They won the 1996 Stanley Cup and looked poised to make a run at many more not [...]
As the saying goes “speed kills” and that was the biggest weapon that former South Carolina WR, Troy Williamson possessed. The natural speed of Williamson was supposed to present a big-play threat for the Minnesota Vikings. That never happened. Nevertheless, Williamson’s speed was clear from the beginning. In high [...]
As the NCAA tournament draws near, The Farm Club focuses “What the Hell Happened To…?“ on the legends of tournaments past, specifically those whose NBA careers were not reflective of their college glory. Our second examination is that of the 2005 NCAA tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, Sean May. It seemed that Sean May [...]
The Winston Report is your daily fantasy baseball outlook. Hitter of the Night: - Brandon Belt (1B, SFG) [...]
The Los Angeles Kings have apologized following a joke referring to sexual assault that was posted [...]
In their 46 year history, the Pittsburgh Penguins have seen their fair share of superstars, high draft [...]
Hockey’s Future Boards
As the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs continue without the Maple Leafs, it’s time to look back on a [...]
Even if Steve Smith let Mark Sanchez pass him a “paper bag sandwich,” it would probably [...]
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