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Jeff Johnson
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Latest Articles by Jeff Johnson
Oct. 7, 2009 5:20 pm5835d ago
Interesting, but true. Baseball America is in the process of releasing its top 20 prospects for each minor league. It …
Oct. 6, 2009 3:47 pm5836d ago
Ryan Sweeney and his fiancee, Natasha, had just driven through Cheyenne, Wyo., mid Tuesday afternoon. There were still about 10 hours to …
Oct. 5, 2009 1:07 pm5837d ago
Take the poll below. Just read a story about Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera. He got into a fight …
Minor League Sports Oct. 5, 2009 12:45 pm5837d ago
URBANDALE – The chant began immediately in the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders locker room. “Woody, Woody, Woody!” a happy group shouted, …
Sports Oct. 2, 2009 5:57 pm5840d ago
The coaching change this season was tough. Getting used to new philosophies, new personalities is challenging, especially for a quarterback. …
Sports Oct. 2, 2009 5:47 pm5840d ago
Bigger is better? Not for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders. “We’ve got really good speed again, and I like our compete …
Minor League Sports Oct. 1, 2009 6:59 pm5841d ago
The Los Angeles Angels named Cedar Rapids Kernels second baseman Alexi Amarista their minor league player of the year Thursday. …
Sports Oct. 1, 2009 3:37 pm5841d ago
Doug McDermott, the son of Iowa State men’s basketball coach Greg McDermott, has given an oral commitment to play basketball …
Oct. 1, 2009 2:56 pm5841d ago
Between 30 and 40 Kirkwood Community College baseball alumni are expected to participate in a “homecoming scrimmage” at the school …
Minor League Sports Oct. 1, 2009 8:24 am5841d ago
Just so you know, Troy Grosenick has heard the rumors. Every single one. And he’s not creeped out. “We’re in …
Sep. 30, 2009 9:11 pm5842d ago
There are two former Cedar Rapids RoughRiders on the opening-night roster for the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings. Everyone knows about foward …
Sports Sep. 30, 2009 6:21 pm5842d ago
Scott Kibby says H1N1 and its possible effects on local athletics is like snow. “You know it’s coming, but you …
Minor League Sports Sep. 30, 2009 2:16 pm5842d ago
According to head coach/general manager Mark Carlson, there are 26 players practicing with the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders and eligible to …
Minor League Sports Sep. 28, 2009 3:14 pm5844d ago
They essentially are 12 to 16-hour days, seven days a week, 365 days a year. And Jack Roeder has had …
Minor League Sports Sep. 27, 2009 5:13 pm5845d ago
How about that? The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders went 3-0 over the weekend and were declared champions of the USHL’s Fall …