November 10, 2008 Table Of Contents
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SI Players: LIFE ON AND OFF THE FIELD
Apply Foot to Ball, Add Points, Repeat
Where have you gone, Garo Yepremian? Kickers today are studs who rarely miss
A coach shakes up the NHL's plushest team
For a change, F/1 ends with a bang
Cringe-worthy moments from victory parades
What to watch and watch for
By Sarah Kwak
By Dan Patrick
BASEBALL
Why They Deserved Better
By Tom Verducci
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Long overshadowed, Texas Tech shook up the BCS with a last-second victory over No. 1 Texas and proved it belongs in the title discussion
NFL MIDSEASON REPORT
In the two years since Tennessee tackle Albert Haynesworth's infamous face stomp, he has tempered his rage, ramped up the energy and become the game's most dominant defensive player
By Damon Hack
Beef stock is way up now that teams have discovered a simple fact: Massive defensive tackles who occupy multiple blockers are the most cost-efficient counter to complex offenses
By Peter King
Elite teams have fallen back to the pack and new powers have emerged, a consequence of some of the major trends that will continue to shape the season
By Damon Hack
Halfway through '08, some spots are almost locked up, others wide-open
With some unexpected teams surging in the standings, the postseason will have a refreshing look
By Damon Hack
Inside
Long known as a scorer, Bucks guard Michael Redd has a new coach who won't let him rest on the defensive end
By Chris Mannix
Two years after their dream season, the Broncos have a new cast that's also undefeated and eyeing a BCS bid
By Ben Reiter
Stewart Mandel's Three-Point Stance
As the season passes the midway point, some players are poised for a surge while others are ripe to be swapped
By David Sabino
With a gutsy gamble on gas at Texas, Carl Edwards won another race and put the chase back into the Chase
By Mark Beech