Archive for September, 2009
This is a photo of me at a BBQ this weekend, wearing a 1985 Super Bowl Champion Bears tee shirt:
At a bar, later that night, that shirt was responsible for the most awkward moment of my life.
(Quick Background: I am from Cleveland originally and follow the Browns passionately, but, in the 1980s, when I was growing up, my second favorite team was the Chicago Bears. I now live in ...
Houston Astros: I Know It’s Difficult, but Let’s Focus on the PositivesÃÂ
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Denton Ramsey in MLB
Houston, we have a problem.
Not that we didnÆt already know that as Astros fans, but there are undoubtedly issues that must be fixed as we look towards the end of the 2009 season and beyond.
My main hope is that we keep some of the core intact, ôveteransö like Roy Oswalt and Lance Berkman, along with up-and-comers such as Hunter Pence and Bud Norris.
The future appears bright for the Astros if ...
Philadelpia Eagles Respect History This Sunday by Honoring Al Wistert
Posted: 25th September 2009 by JW Nix in NFL
FINALLY! RESPECT IS BORN! Give the Philadelphia Eagles credit today!They recognize their tradition now.FINALLY!Al Wistert is being inducted into the Eagles Ring Of Honor on Sept. 27, 2009.It will occur during a halftime ceremony when the Eagles host the Kansas City Chiefs.BUT, the job is not done for Al.He SHOULD be in Canton!Here is his story again.Consider getting on board.Al Wistert6'1" 214TacklePhiladelphia Eagles1943 - 19519 Seasons95 Games Played8 Time All ...
NFL Week Three Preview | Washington Redskins @ Detroit Lions
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Zac Snyder in NFL
Matt and Zac Snyder of Bleacher Report and mittensportsreport.com break down this week's Detroit Lions football match-up.
When the Lions have the ball...
Detroit's passing attack vs. Washington's defensive backs
Zac says: Matthew Stafford's success has only come in flashes. From time to time, he's been able to show the physical gifts that made him the number one overall pick in the draft last April. Along with the good has been ...
Come To Think of It: Padres Reportedly Interested in Chicago’s Milton Bradley
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
One of Cubs GM Jim Hendry's first priorities this offseason is to try and move Milton Bradley, and he just may find a willing trade partner in friend and fellow GM Kevin Towers, according to an ESPN.com report by Jerry Crasnick.
On Friday, the San Diego Padres GM said he wouldn't mind having Bradley return to the city he once played in. Left unsaid was "if the price is right."
"I haven't ...
As the weekend approaches and the Giants' Sunday night victory over the Cowboys is firmly in the rear view mirroràmy thoughts are finally clear and concise.á
There is a lot of work to do for Big Blue.
Game Two "Quick Hits" and some thoughts to back up my observations.
Quick Hit: Linebackers
First and foremost...where are the NY Giant linebackers?á I hate to say this but they stink.á The once pride and joy of ...
If there's one thing that bothers me about the NFL community (media, fans, etc.), it's the fetishism for "tough" or "no-nonsense" coaches.
I don't know why we seem to have this pathological need to see grown men chewed out by some emotionally unstable jackass, but everywhere I look, I see paeans to these individuals.
Take this Sports Illustrated piece by John Lopez. His thesis: tough coaches are needed because of the ...
Philadelphia Phillies: Lidge Needs to Be Closer to Not Being The Closer
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Claire Reclosado in MLB
The Philadelphia Phillies have been a focal point for many reasonsùthey are the reigning World Series champions, they are on pace to win the NL East, and they have a menacing lineup, just to name a few. Within that jovial clubhouse, one would find an assorted cast of characters. There are jokers, superstars, leaders, and perfectionists.Phillies manager Charlie Manual has that country charm, that candid disposition, and boy is he ...
Steelers at Bengals: Pittsburgh’s Keys to Victory
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Brian Carson in NFL
The Pittsburgh Steelers own the Cincinnati Bengals in the Ben Roethlisberger era. That is an indisputable fact.
Big Ben is 8-2 lifetime against the Bengals, including a 6-0 mark in Cincinnati. The Bengals haven't won at home against the black and gold since 2001. Impressive to say the least.
But before you punch the Steelers victory ticket, take a closer look. This is not your typical woebegone Bengals. Cincinnati is healthy for ...
In an attempt to rid his team of any distraction going into 2009-10, Bryan Murray traded away Dany Heatley in what appeared to be deal made for the sake of making a deal.
However, with closer examination, the Sens didn't get fleeced, at least not as bad as many people have said, including myself.
In past seasons, one of the biggest knocks on the Ottawa Senators has been a lack of secondary ...