• This past Tuesday, quarterback Carson Palmer finally got his wish: he was traded from the Cincinnati Bengals to the Oakland Raiders. Palmer wanted out of Cincinnati so bad that he was willing to sit out the entire season without pay to prove his point. As an organization, the Bengals look to be sitting pretty. Their two rookies: quarterback Andy Dalton and wide receiver A.J. Green have been solid picks, improving every week. In exchange for the former Heisman trophy winner they got a reported first and second round pick from Oakland. Finally, and probably most importantly, they got rid of a player who didn’t want to be there and basically walked out on all his teammates. Mike Brown, the owner of the Bengals, can be thick-headed as he is somewhat known as a difficult person to get along with. The fact he did not cave into Palmer’s demands shows that it’s his team and only he will decide what changes need to be made. Brown looks like he got the better end of the deal anyway. He got rid of an aging quarterback and in the process got parts that help build for the future.
• It’s anyone’s guess on how many games will be played during the NBA season. One day the owners and players seem to be making progress and then the next day they are further away then they were before. One thing is for sure though; there will be plenty of college basketball regardless of whether or not the NBA ends the lockout. After last season, with the possibility of a lockout on the horizon many college players decided to return to school, knowing they would be playing basketball this winter. In that sense, the competition of the college game should be as high as its been. Players like North Carolina’s Harrison Barnes and John Hanson, Ohio State’s Jared Sullinger and Kentucky’s Terrance Jones all decided to return, making the elite in college basketball that much more competitive. Die hard basketball fans are excited and can’t wait for games to start. However, sports fans in general will probably start showing interest in college basketball like they always do, after the conclusion of the Super Bowl.
• For a prediction on the USC-Notre Dame football game please head over to read the “Vic Predicts” post.
• Sports by Brooks has a story on Mike Leach‘s potential job prospects including audio from our interview earlier this week. Check out our latest podcast and the full interview with the former Texas Tech head coach here.

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Listen below to hear NFL free agent linebacker Dhani Jones discuss the labor negotiations. He talks about the progress being made, if the media is reporting the information accurately and if any hard feelings will be felt once a deal is reached. Plus, hear his thoughts on commissioner Roger Goodell and if he has any issues with him.
Audio Clip (2:01): Dhani Jones on NFL lockout

For the full interview with Dhani Jones listen to Episode 111 on 110SportsPodcast.com. He discusses why new Michigan head coach Brady Hoke is the right fit in Ann Arbor, his new book called The Sportsman and comments on his Cincinnati Bengal teammates (Carson Palmer, Chad Ochocinco, Terrell Owens, Adam “Pacman” Jones) from last season and what he expects from them moving forward. Plus, hear what team he feels he will end up with once the NFL reopens for business.

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The time between the conclusion of the Super Bowl and players reporting to training camp is a time when free agents can sign with new teams and teams can trade players to help better their situations. With the NFL currently in a lockout, such trades and signings cannot be made. However, once a deal is in place, the weeks leading up to the season will be exciting with all the potential moves.

The most intriguing storyline, however, has nothing to do with free agency. It’s the ugly situation brewing in Cincinnati. Carson Palmer, the Bengals starting quarterback, wants out or is threatening to walk away and retire. Management is on record saying they have no intention of trading Palmer. It’s a case of who will call whose bluff? Is Palmer really that unhappy that he would walk away from millions of dollars? Most people close to the situation think Palmer is not bluffing.

The frustration that Palmer is facing most likely stems from the lack of success the team has had in recent years. The Bengals’ organization, at least through the eyes of the media, is perceived to be poorly run. In some cases that’s a fair assessment, especially with the signings of players who have legal trouble or are problems in the locker room. Palmer brought some of this on himself, resigning with the team. Some argue the team was finally turning things around, but a couple years of success doesn’t mean anything changed. They simply covered things with a band-aid.

Former teammates of Palmer have gone on record stating that Palmer will not be in a Bengals uniform again. Dhani Jones, current free agent linebacker, who has played with Palmer since the 2007 season, recently told the Victor and Matt Show on the 110SportsPodcast.com, “I actually really don’t know what’s going to happen with Carson and Cincinnati. I know that he wants out of there. That’s the decision he’s made. He’ll end up where he ultimately wants to. He’s got the control and he’s ok with that. As a teammate, I respect his decision and choices.”

It is surprising that management will let Palmer walk without putting him on the market and see what trade value he may have. The front office is doing the right thing by not caving into a players demand, but they must think long term. Having Palmer walk away and possibly starting a rookie quarterback hurts only the Bengals. When it’s all said and done, Palmer has probably played his last down in a Cincinnati uniform. Lucky him.

– For the full interview with Dhani Jones listen to Episode 111 on 110SportsPodcast.com.

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Today on the “110 Sports Podcast with Victor and Matt” they discuss Tiger Woods‘ disappointing “announcement” from Monday and talk with NFL free agent linebacker and former Michigan Wolverine Dhani Jones. He discusses the negotiations surrounding the labor talks, how a new CBA will effect his life over the next month, his issues with Roger Goodell, why new Michigan head coach Brady Hoke is the right fit in Ann Arbor and his new book called The Sportsman: Unexpected Lessons from an Around-the-World Sports Odyssey. Plus, he comments on his Cincinnati Bengal teammates (Carson Palmer, Chad Ochocinco, Terrell Owens, Adam “Pacman” Jones) from last season and what he expects from them moving forward.

For the full interview with Dhani Jones listen to Episode 111 on 110SportsPodcast.com. Plus, hear what team he feels he will end up with once the NFL reopens for business.

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Jordan Palmer, back-up quarterback with the Cincinnati Bengals, discusses the Bengals great run, what they need to do to make the Super Bowl, his alma mater, UTEP, including head coach Mike Price and his brother, Carson, Cincinnati’s starting quarterback. Palmer also discusses his software company that works with athletes on phone applications.

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