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New York Yankees Lead Series 2-1, but Phillies Fans Have Dominated
Posted: 1st November 2009 by Michael Fitzpatrick in MLB
Although the Yankees may be leading the World Series 2-1, Phillies fans have completely dominated Yankees fans in terms of the noise and energy exuded so far.
Yankee Stadium sounded more like a wake during the first two games of the series when compared to the pure madness seen last night at Citizens Bank Park.
And IÆm not talking about an Irish wake either.
The first thing I noticed when flipping on the ...
World Series: It’s a Sad Day When Seats Are Empty for Game One at Yankee Stadium
Posted: 29th October 2009 by Michael Fitzpatrick in MLB
When I think back to the old Yankee Stadium, the first thought that comes into my mind is an animal house.
The crowd was extremely loud, extremely rowdy, and the hostile environment they created made playing there unbelievably difficult for visiting teams.
At the new Yankee Stadium, however, those boisterous fans seem to still exist; only now you canÆt see them because their seats begin a good 20 rows from of the ...
New York Giants: No Need To Reach For The Panic Button Just Yet
Posted: 28th October 2009 by Michael Fitzpatrick in NFL
ThereÆs no need to send an angry mob out after Eli Manning.
Ripping your brand new, $125 Brandon Jacobs jersey to threads would be a waste of time, energy and money.
And weÆre still at least two weeks away from calling for Tom CoughlinÆs head.á Even though Coughlin led the team to a Super Bowl victory less than two years ago, this is New York, the impatient sports-fan capital of the world.áá
But ...
This Is Not a Joke: Mark McGwire Named Cardinals’ Hitting Coach
Posted: 27th October 2009 by Michael Fitzpatrick in MLB
Before there was Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, and Manny Ramirez, Mark McGwire was the poster boy for steroids in baseball.
McGwire transformed himself from a tall, lanky rookie into baseballÆs version of the incredible hulk in just a few short years.
McGwire was fortunate enough to play during MLBÆs "DonÆt ask, donÆt tell" era, otherwise the 70 home runs he hit during 1998ùnow known as "The year of the steroid"ùmight never have ...
For The New York Giants, It’s Time To Sink Or Swim
Posted: 25th October 2009 by Michael Fitzpatrick in NFL
Last week, the Giants were tossed from their cozy little boat named Victory .
In the three weeks prior to their horrific loss in New Orleans, Eli Manning and the Giants steamrolled their way through Tampa Bay, Kansas City and Oakland.
Big deal.
Tim Tebow and the University of Florida could have probably steamrolled their way through Tampa Bay, Kansas City and Oakland.
The GiantsÆfirst true test since they took the field at ...
New York Yankee Fans Are FINALLY Starting To Appreciate Alex Rodriguez
Posted: 23rd October 2009 by Michael Fitzpatrick in MLB
It appears that Alex Rodriguez has finally been accepted by Yankee fans.
FINALLY?
You mean that 36 home runs and 106 RBI's in 2004 wasnÆt enough?
Forty-eight home runs, 130 RBI's and an MVP award in 2005 wasnÆt enough?
Thirty-five home runs and 121 RBI's in 2006 wasnÆt enough?
Fifty-four home runs, 156 RBI's and another MVP award in 2007 wasnÆt enough?
And 35 home runs and 103 RBI's in 2008 wasnÆt enough?
Now, up until just ...
New York Giants: Will They Catch a Case Of The Superdome Losses?
Posted: 19th October 2009 by Michael Fitzpatrick in NFL
Two weeks ago, the New York Jets strolled into the New Orleans Superdome as an undefeated football team.
You could almost see the confidence hovering above the green and white helmets, like a cloud of smoke slowly rising from a group of smokers that have been banished to the street in front of your local sports bar. á
But then reality set in.
The Jets were handily defeated by a far superior New ...
Come on now, can any of you out there say with a straight face that you knew Mark Sanchez would be as solid as heÆs been this season?
Even Jet fans were preparing themselves to remain patient with Sanchez for at least a season, which, needless to say, is not a quality, trait or virtue that comes naturally to New Yorkers.
But, Sanchez has thoroughly surprised everyone with his near flawless play ...
The New York Giants Are 2-0, but Where’s the Running Game?
Posted: 22nd September 2009 by Michael Fitzpatrick in NFL
Well, it’s a good thing that Eli Manning has been worth every penny of his seven-year $106.9 million contract, otherwise the New York Giants might very well be 0-2 on the season.
Brandon Jacobs has rushed for only 104 yards on 32 carries this season.
Even more amazing, in two games, Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw have combined to gain 201 yards on 53 carries.
Just to put that into perspective, there are currently ...
Sunday Will Be a Huge Day for New York Football
Posted: 19th September 2009 by Michael Fitzpatrick in NFL
Technically speaking, the Buffalo Bills are the only football team that truly makes their home on New York soil.
Although the Jets and Giants currently play out in New Jersey, both teams used to play in New York many years ago and are still referred to as the New York Jets and New York Giants. So, for arguments sake, let’s just consider them New York football teams.
Okay, so now that we’ve ...