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Various Hurlers Compete In ‘Who Wants to Be a Houston Astros Pitcher?’
Posted: 11th March 2010 by Richard Zowie in MLB
As I read the news, watch bits of ESPN ,and look at videos on the Internet, I see some parallels between Houston Astros pitching this spring training and one particular scene from the 1988 movie Tucker: the Man and His Dream .
The movie was about Preston Tucker, whose way-ahead-of-their-time cars featured futuristic designs (including seatbelts) that scared the Big Three and ultimately resulted in his demise. They were ...
Solution To Houston Astros’ Pitching Problems: Return to the Astrodome
Posted: 3rd March 2010 by Richard Zowie in MLB
Since Bleacher Report is such a distinguished blog, I must presume that Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane reads it, especially the postings that appear in the sports section of the Houston Chronicle . Perhaps he's reading this very post, thinking to himself, "What kind of a writer uses a weird name like Zoe-wee? Is that a pen name?"
The original German surname Zahnweh was changed to Zowie around 100 years ago ...
...I see that on their website, the Houston Astros are trying to hock their current hats, a patriotic version of their current hat and a sort of blue-collar version of their classic blue hat with white H superimposed over an orange star. Nice try. If you want me to buy Astros merchandise, Drayton McLane, please ditch the current ugly uniforms and return to the classic space exploration look. Blue and ...
Support the Dallas Cowboys and Boycott Philadelphia Cream Cheese (Humor)
Posted: 5th January 2010 by Richard Zowie in NFL
Back in the 1990s, when the Dallas Cowboys made their runs at three Super Bowl victories, I remember the Cowboys faced the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional playoffs; the first time in the 1992-1993 season (they defeated Philly 34-10) and the second time in the 1994-1995 season (they defeated Philly 30-11).
I am absolutely convinced that the secret of the Cowboys' success, and the secret of their success on Friday, will ...
Dallas Cowboys Must Avoid Complacency with 24-0 Win Over Eagles
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Richard Zowie in NFL
It would be easy for the Dallas Cowboys to swagger after making history with its first-ever back-to-back shutouts. Especially when the second victim was the Philadelphia Eagles, who haven't been shut out since 2005. And especially since this shutout gives the Cowboys the NFC East title.
After all, Dallas' defense is playing very well and Tony Romoùoften ridiculed for being unable to win the crucial gamesùthrew for 311 yards, two touchdown ...
Thirteen Things That Will Happen to The Houston Astros in 2010
Posted: 31st December 2009 by Richard Zowie in MLB
Ok, so I've spent a few blog postings whining about how Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane knows as much about baseball as ESPN columnist Rick Reilly (who famously has whined about how boring baseball is despite getting euphoric about that wonderful cure for insomnia, golf). I've also worried about Houston's off-season moves and how creamed cauliflower will have a better 2010 than the 'Stros will.
Today, we take an acrostic look ...
Dallas Cowboys Must Defeat the Philadelphia Eagles
Posted: 31st December 2009 by Richard Zowie in NFL
Yes, the Dallas Cowboys are in the playoffs, but this game against the Philadelphia Eagles has huge ramifications.
If Dallas wins, they'll go from second place in the NFC East to the winner of the NFC East. The Cowboys and Chickensáwould have identical 4-2 and 9-3 divisional and conference records, with a Cowboys win. While Dallas defeated Philly earlier this year, a win would give the Cowboys the trump card with ...
Shaun Suisham to Be Band-Aid For Dallas Cowboys Kicking
Posted: 28th December 2009 by Richard Zowie in NFL
Somewhere, perhaps in Dallas, Irving, Fort Worth, Arlington, or in my hometown of Beeville, Texas (90 miles southeast of San Antonio on Highway 181 for non-Texans), there are probably diehard Dallas Cowboy fans lining up in eager anticipation to purchase No. 4 jerseys.
No, Brett Favre's not joining the 'Boys. Instead, the number four is the new jersey number of the Cowboys' newest player, Shaun Suisham.
Yes, that same Shaun Suisham who ...
Jose Valverde May or May Not Wind Up in Houston After All
Posted: 25th December 2009 by Richard Zowie in MLB
Just a few weeks or so ago, Jose Valverde rejected the Houston Astros' offer of salary arbitration and decided to become a free agent. The prospect of re-signing with Houston for one year and around $10 million just didn't appeal to Hay-Val.
And as we've seen, that move seems to have backfired.
By now, I figured he'd wind up in another uniform. Perhaps the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox ...
Dallas Cowboys Take Janet Jackson Approach with Nick Folk
Posted: 25th December 2009 by Richard Zowie in NFL
You know EXACTLY what I'm talking about.
Years and years ago, back in the decade of Big Hair and Parachute Pants, Janet Jackson had a huge hit with "What Have You Done For Me Lately?"
That's the reason why the Dallas Cowboys are no longer the employer for placekicker Nick Folk.
Yes, that same Folk who earned his spot in Cowboys lore in recent years when he kicked back-to-back 50-plus yard field goals ...