NFL

-S Kerry Rhodes has been coming on strong for Gang Green as of late. This report attributes it to film study (and also talks about his two new film study partners since Vilma went down) but he's been doing that all season just like he did the season prior so I don't know how it all just magically clicked. [Gotham Note] Rhodes recent success IMO is thanks to the Mangenius and Sutton using him closer to the line of scrimmage where he plays at his best. Having him play closer to the line requires the opposing QB to question the possibility of a blitz coming from his blind zone (if he's a right handed QB) which can result in a change of blocking schemes at the line or if Rhodes will drop back in coverage. There's been a lot of talk about the Jets D not being full of play makers and although I admit there's been some free agent signing mistakes this off season (Kenyon Coleman is a situational pass rusher, not a every down 3-4 linemen like we've been trying to use him), we can't ignore the pool of young talent that we have (Kerry Rhodes, Jonathan Vilma, David Harris, Dewayne Robertson, Darelle Revis) and some pretty sturdy veterans like Shaun Ellis and Eric Barton. (Daily News)

-David Harris earns Rookie of the Month honors. (Newsday)

-Banged up Giants secondary really sucking it up for a possible playoff clinching game.
(Newsday)

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Vinny T is considering playing beyond this season. I wouldn't mind seeing him backing up Clemens next year.


NBA

-Kidd defending his migraine and talks about a possible extension in the works. [Gotham Notes] I was the first to admit during the game that Jason Kidd's migraine was suspect but if you think about the broken ribs, bruised thighs, stitched up eyebrows, torn up knees, etc Kidd has played with for with the nets, why question his loyalty to the organization, regardless of how fishy it sounds, you need to give him the benefit of the doubt. (RealGM)

-Knicks are once again are on top of Forbes list of Most Valuble NBA franchises for the third straight year. Hey, at least they're winning something. (Yahoo Sports)


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Tonight:

-Knicks (6-11) @ Sixers (5-13), 7:00

-Nets (9-10) vs. Rockets (10-9), 7:30



MLB

-A-Rod is apparently no (Name of 3's company landlord). (NY Times)

-Yanks in talks with career choke artist LaTroy Hawkins. (Daily News)

-Hedeki to (SF) Giants picking up steam? (Real GM)