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Greg Esposito

Co-founder of AzSportsHub.com. Greg provides the sometimes serious, sometimes sarcastic and always interesting takes on Arizona sports (at least we hope). Whether it’s on In The Zona with Matt or in his column Greg reports, rants and raves about whatever is in the news for Arizona Sports.

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Anquan Boldin should be more like Chad Johnson


By Greg Esposito on August 19th, 2008

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I was going to pen (I guess type is the better term here because I haven't put pen to paper since college) yet another take on why the Anquan Boldin situation will distract the Cardinals, who is to blame (obviously Drew Rosenhaus) and how it could possibly send the Cardinals into another disappointing season [...]

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ESPN’s Ivan Maisel predicts hell to freeze over


By Greg Esposito on August 18th, 2008

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OK, it's not quite hell freezing over but Ivan Maisel does make some interesting Pac-10 predictions. Maisel makes "5 Pac-10 Predictions" over at ESPN.com and the list includes a prediction about both ASU an UofA. The ASU one isn't surprising at all. Arizona State will be a disappointment. How Dennis Erickson coached last season's team to [...]

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Ranking the NFC West based on summer movies


By Greg Esposito on August 18th, 2008

1) Arizona Cardinals Movie: The Incredible Hulk Rating: 3 1/2 Stars (9-7, Division winner) Biggest Strength:Poor track record gives the opportunity for a surprise result [...]

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Charles Barkley is the savior of the world…


By Greg Esposito on August 15th, 2008

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At least that's what one video game programmer wants you to believe. It sounds crazy but let me explain. I was sifting through my Google alerts (even they must know it's Friday) as I usually do and was intrigued by a headline "Charles Barkley: Shut Up And Jam Gaiden". I figured it was just a stray alert [...]

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Sir Charles still reigns


By Greg Esposito on August 14th, 2008

You'd think an athlete eight years removed from his playing days wouldn't be the center of attention. Well Charles Barkley defies logic as he is just as big (bigger if you count his pants size) of a celebrity now as he was when he played. Sir Charles is in the news again today with two different [...]

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Laboy forgets there is no hitting the QB in practice


By Greg Esposito on August 14th, 2008

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There was an interesting article by Bob McManaman yesterday on AzCentral.com that talked about the Arizona Cardinals linebackers having a "championship belt" for the player with the most sacks. According to the article the belt was the idea of new Cardinal Travis Laboy. He was so passionate about it that he spent "$10,000-$20,000" to have [...]

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Buster Olney tries to fill the Diamondbacks second base hole


By Greg Esposito on August 13th, 2008

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Interesting post by Buster Olney today over on ESPN.com. He seems to feel the Diamondbacks may not be done dealing and offers up a few possibilities of who they might pick up to help at second base. [Orlando Hudson]'s out for the season after dislocating his left wrist. Sad news about someone who absolutely [...]

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Cincy reporter glad to see Dunn in Arizona


By Greg Esposito on August 13th, 2008

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Paul Daugherty of the Cincinnati Enquirer sure doesn't like Adam Dunn. At least that's the impression you get when you read his article, Dunn too much to afford, today on Cincinnati.com. Daugherty claims that "Dunn's tax bracket didn't match his production", questions Dunn's passion and calls him fat. You have to wonder if Dunn was rude [...]

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ESPN The Mag: ‘Shaq and Kobe hate each other’


By Greg Esposito on August 12th, 2008

Surfing the interwebs today and found an interesting take on the Kobe/Shaq fued by ESPN The Mags Chuck Klosterman. He thinks Kobe and Shaq need and love to hate each other. He also seems to think Shaq may have already lost the battle by publicly bashing Kobe. Personally I think anyone who can say with a [...]

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Suns preseason schedule released


By Greg Esposito on August 12th, 2008

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The Phoenix Suns preseason schedule has been released today. The most intriguing matchup of the entire preseason is of course the outdoor game in Indian Wells California on October 11th. The game will be televised on TNT. The only other real game of interest will be the October 23rd match up with Oklahoma City. It [...]

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Dunn makes Diamondbacks World Series contenders


By Greg Esposito on August 12th, 2008

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Adam Dunn in sedona red = Arizona Diamondbacks legitimate World Series contenders. It's that simple. That's right, I said it. With the addition of Adam Dunn the Arizona Diamondbacks are serious World Series contenders. Most people will argue Dunn is a one dimensional player and in the long run his low batting average and strikeouts will do [...]

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Trying Reynolds at second makes sense


By Greg Esposito on August 11th, 2008

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The injury to 3-time gold glove second baseman Orlando Hudson does nothing to help the Diamondbacks hopes to win a World Series this year. It does however provide the D-backs the opportunity to get ready for life sans Orlando. With Hudson hitting the free agent market this off season and seemingly wanting far more [...]

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Big deal for big bat, Adam Dunn a Diamondback


By Greg Esposito on August 11th, 2008

ESPN and KTAR.com are reporting that the Arizona Diamondbacks have landed the big bat that their lineup has been missing over the past two seasons. Both are reporting the Diamondbacks have acquired left fielder Adam Dunn from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for minor league pitcher Dallas Buck and two minor leaguers to be named [...]

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Byrnes and his .209 average may return this season


By Greg Esposito on August 7th, 2008

Eric Byrnes may not be done for the season as originally reported. Byrnes, who opted against season ending surgery to repair his torn left hamstring, has been rehabbing his injury in the hopes that he might play again this season. Those hopes are getting closer to being realized... at least according to Byrnes. "My ego is not big enough to [...]

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Amanda Beard makes statement, gets naked


By Greg Esposito on August 6th, 2008

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The official start of the summer Olympics are just two days away (even though the US Women's soccer team started matches today) but it's not the competitions or the festivities making headlines. No, the big headline maker today is former University of Arizona swimmer and current Olympian Amanda Beard. Beard made waves by, what else, posing [...]

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Shaq joins forces with Deuce to drop hunger


By Greg Esposito on August 6th, 2008

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Shaquille O'Neal has a big heart to go with his 7' 1" frame. He and the New Orleans Saints' Deuce McAllister will team up to help the charity Feed the Children. The two will be honorary hosts of the "Celebration of Joy and Hope" dinner. The invent, held in Mandeville, LA, will take place [...]

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Tontozona good enough for one Arizona football team


By Greg Esposito on August 6th, 2008

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Dennis Erickson may not have found camp Tontozona to his liking but one local coach has. Mountain Pointe high school's head football coach Phil Abbadessa has decided to take his team to the cool pines of Payson August 22 and 23 for practices and an "overnight team-bonding experience" according to the Ahwatukee Foothills News. Not quite [...]

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Hey Cardinals Fans, Peter King thinks you aren’t passionate


By Greg Esposito on August 5th, 2008

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The fans of the Houston Texans are not passionate. The fans of the Arizona Cardinals are not passionate. I mean, I came out here this morning, and all you see are people who are just NUTTY about the Redskins. They’re out of their minds. They’re crazy. Those are the words of SI.com's Peter King via [...]

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Steve Nash is a really good guy


By Greg Esposito on August 5th, 2008

Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash is a really good guy. And that's not just because he plays for the Phoenix Suns. Nash and the city of Victoria British Columbia are working together in an effort to provide different sports and cultural facilities to the citizens of Uganda. In a quote given to the Vancouver Sun Nash said: "The [...]

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Spurs to land backup point guard before Suns


By Greg Esposito on August 5th, 2008

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If rumors are true the San Antonio Spurs are about to land a quality backup point guard while the Suns have yet to address their situation. The Spurs are on the verge of signing Jannero Pargo to backup Tony Parker. Pargo, formerly of the Hornets, averaged 8.1 points and 2.4 assists in limited playing time [...]

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The Big “Smart Car”?


By Greg Esposito on August 4th, 2008

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Looks like Shaq has traded in his Ford F-650 for something a little more environmentally friendly and significantly smaller. Shaq joins the ranks of green drivers as it looks like he has purchased, or at least borrowed, a Smart Car. That's right the 7' 1" Shaquille O'Neal is driving a car that is 8.8' long, 5.1 feet tall and 5.1 [...]

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D-Backs have a chance to stack wins in August


By Greg Esposito on August 4th, 2008

The Diamondbacks bats may have picked the perfect time to heat up. That's because the opponents the Diamondbacks will face over the next four weeks don't exactly evoke thoughts of Major League powerhouses. Their opponents have a combine record that is 50 games under .500 (364-414). Those teams are Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Colorado, Houston, San Diego, Florida [...]

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Phoenix Suns Rumors


By Greg Esposito on August 1st, 2008

Things have been pretty quiet on the Suns free agent front thus far but there are plenty of rumors. Here is an update of all the Suns rumors making the rounds on the internet. Suns may be content with their big men and not sign another Suns interested in possible Ben Gordon sign and trade Leandro [...]

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