tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61820026644499436812024-03-13T03:00:40.098-07:00The John and Nate ShowYour Sports NetworkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-79129533803092384892011-02-23T12:52:00.000-08:002011-02-23T13:17:05.802-08:00<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>This morning I woke up to a realization that again my beloved Jazz have proven to be the most brainless, unintelligent organization in the NBA! Breaking news the Utah Jazz have traded their All Star point guard Deron Williams to the New Jersey Nets for guard Devin Harris, power forward Derrik Favors and two future 1st round draft picks, oh and don't forget some cash which the Jazz need ever so badly because they are still to busy paying washed up Ak-47 the most on the team!! When I read this it just proved to me yet again that the Jazz organization failed to prove to their fan base that they have the ability to be a winning organization and never will until they find someone to drive the bus in the right direction! We all thought that maybe after we had surprisingly got rid off All Star Carlos Boozer and stunning rookie Wesley Matthews that we would begin to acquire players around Williams so that we could eventually make a run for west but again were surprised this morning with the news. Deron Williams is arguably the best point guard in the NBA averaging 19 points and nearly 10 assists per game! To let someone of that caliber go over what some think to be a make believe argument with hall of fame coach Jerry Sloan is completely immature and idiotic, especially after Sloan has already retired!<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Jazz fans get ready for the long hall because this is going to be another frustrating ride for all of us! The truth is that the problem starts at the root and until that root is forcefully pulled from its position the entire entity will be poisoned for failure, let the rebuilding begin! </div>Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06579354518791790642noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-14844020035725833512011-02-16T19:47:00.000-08:002011-02-16T20:03:47.685-08:00Do the Heat Have What It Takes...<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E0ErNQaDFis/TVyaihVs2FI/AAAAAAAAHtQ/XG5k-2jis-4/s1600/584-bosh-feb16.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E0ErNQaDFis/TVyaihVs2FI/AAAAAAAAHtQ/XG5k-2jis-4/s320/584-bosh-feb16.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574500356633450578" /></a><br />So Bosh showed up in Toronto for the first time since he signed with Heat. The crowd booed him and he scored 25 points and the Heat won. Not too shabby for his homecoming game.<br /><br />Now the question is, are they strong enough to win this year? I think this is a good point in the season to review their progress as a team. After a slow start they have definitely started to figure things out. They are finally starting to get some chemistry.<br /><br />Although I don't think they are quite there offensively. Their defense has been good and they have proven to be strong but statistically their offense is not where it needs to be. Yes, they don't really have strong big but they have figured out a way to get around it(will happen with James and Wade on same team). Boston has been playing together for years now and the Heat have been together for half of the year, yet a couple points separate them. Now, the playoffs are a whole different season and Boston has a lot of depth in the experience category. What do you guys think? Can Miami find a way to do it this year? Or do they still need a year or two to work out the kinks?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-10893057599557200012011-02-16T12:46:00.000-08:002011-02-16T13:11:24.904-08:00Pujols Looking to Move?<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B46rSmK-BJc/TVw4oe3RqpI/AAAAAAAAHtI/jAIauvsUgyU/s1600/images.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 103px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B46rSmK-BJc/TVw4oe3RqpI/AAAAAAAAHtI/jAIauvsUgyU/s320/images.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574392706908662418" /></a> So it seems that Albert Pujols might be leaving the Cardinals after this year. It seems that he might be looking for more of an Alex Rodriguez contract. Do you think that they would entertain the thought of trading him? Should he stay? This late in his career is he worth that kind of money to St. Louis?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-43911825960828039042011-02-14T09:43:00.000-08:002011-02-14T09:59:43.392-08:00Rooney Out Of This World<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Czv3OZmTvaw/TVlpyausk0I/AAAAAAAAARs/myZcVvzTGpI/s1600/s-WAYNE-ROONEY-BICYCLE-KICK-GOAL-large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 190px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Czv3OZmTvaw/TVlpyausk0I/AAAAAAAAARs/myZcVvzTGpI/s400/s-WAYNE-ROONEY-BICYCLE-KICK-GOAL-large.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573602328737256258" /></a><br /><br />Redemption came for Rooney in his game winner in this years supreme derby match. Sir Alex Fergusen said that Old Trafford may never again see such an incredible goal. I wont argue with the man. Surely this will mend any problems with Rooney and ManU from this past fall. <br /><br />Goal of the year in my book.Tyler Rexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12759620714546912400noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-65118171853238587522011-02-06T17:08:00.000-08:002011-02-06T17:24:54.924-08:00Sorry the last post was messed upSo I am watching the Black Eyed Peas Halftime show and pondering the game and what has happened so far. Well first of all Ben has threw 2 touchdowns which has been a big part of this game, although he did semi redeem himself with a great pass to Heinze Ward. Rogers has been playing pretty well, but he needs a huge second half. The defense for the pack has been solid. Although I would like a big hit from Matthews on Ben, the criminal. Oops did I say that. Go pack, pull it off gentlemen!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-25863778248988996562011-02-06T17:03:00.000-08:002011-02-06T17:06:57.989-08:00Halftime PostUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-41443317706150622182011-01-12T19:55:00.000-08:002011-01-12T19:55:27.852-08:00Lebron James<a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/2011/01/12/2011-01-12_lebron_james_tweets_that_karma_is_punishing_cleveland_cavaliers_owner_dan_gilber.html?r=sports"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">LeBron</span> James unloads on Twitter, says 'karma' is punishing Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert</a>: "'Crazy. Karma is a b——.. Gets you every time. Its not good to wish bad on anybody. God sees everything!'"<br /><br />So this is the subject of my post. I need to voice an opinion about this. I specifically remember when <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lebron</span> made his decision to go to Miami and everyone jumped on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lebron</span> Hater ban wagon. People were ruthless, you would have thought this 25 yr old man killed someone. It was unbelievable. Then the great Dan Gilbert came out with his classy message for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lebron</span>. And during this time <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lebron</span> went on his twitter account and said that he wanted everyone to know that he was listening to everything that was being said and that he wasn't going to forget anything. Anyways so Miami got off to a shaky start and everyone again starts saying that this isn't going to work out and that it's all <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lebron's</span> fault. Did people really think they would win 82 games? All of a sudden the Heat start to figure things out and they have been scary good in the last couple of weeks. The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cavs</span> have the exact same record as the Heat but they have been losing. Now when <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lebron</span> left Cleveland, I remember Dan Gilbert saying that his team was going to win a championship before Miami, I know the Heat haven't won anything yet, but correct me if I am wrong in saying that the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cavs</span> are not exactly on their way to a championship anytime soon. I think they even lost by 55 points last night. Now this post isn't aimed at Mo and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cav</span> players but the intelligent man running the team. People can say whatever they want, but <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lebron</span> James was their team. He made all of those players better. In fact he made those players. They wouldn't even be on the map if it wasn't for him. Not too many athletes can do for a team what he did for that Cavalier organization. They started winning as soon as he got there and started losing as soon as he left. It's the same team people, that owner and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">their</span> organization owe a lot to him, he generated so much revenue for them and put that city on the map. Yeah he left in an immature fashion, he's a kid still. Oh yeah and by the way, he just built a sports complex in Santa Monica for the Boys and Girls club with the funds generated by "The Decision". Not too bad for a dumb coward. So why I started this rant anyways was because of a tweet that I posted at the top of the page, aimed at Mr. Classy himself, Dan Gilbert. Hey Dan, that 25 yr old kid has more character then you will ever have, good luck selling seats for a last place team.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-20392936889027458782010-11-24T10:17:00.001-08:002010-11-24T19:28:26.019-08:00What?!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KQdZ69Ipj3g/TO1XAr94-iI/AAAAAAAAARc/NxVgms0DnZs/s1600/imgres.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 189px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KQdZ69Ipj3g/TO1XAr94-iI/AAAAAAAAARc/NxVgms0DnZs/s320/imgres.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543182385676876322" /></a><br /><br />Ok, I know we all love Lebron and want him to succeed. Did anyone see this coming?! The Heat are 8-7 and have lost three straight. Thats not what anyone <span style="font-style:italic;">anyone<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span> expected. Lebron is incredible, one of the best players in the game, and he is playing with one of the other great players in the game, Dwyane Wade. They look bad on the court. They have barely any fans. The Clippers are 2-13 and have more fans at the games. They have some plays that look great, but it doesn't matter if they don't win. This is all so disappointing and I don't see any signs of improvement. <br /><br />Will Pat Riley step in? Would that even help?<br />They will make the playoffs(easy to do in the east), but would they win a single game against Boston?<br />Did Lebron make the right choice?<br />Will the season turn around for the Heat?Tyler Rexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12759620714546912400noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-79829276265879226372010-11-09T09:16:00.000-08:002010-11-09T09:40:42.942-08:00Ryan Smyth and Kings<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n4VLTlXasms/TNmCIDsMK9I/AAAAAAAAAJo/7gqznz7bG9U/s1600/nhl_g_smyth_576.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537600291769953234" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n4VLTlXasms/TNmCIDsMK9I/AAAAAAAAAJo/7gqznz7bG9U/s320/nhl_g_smyth_576.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p>I know that the NHL does not get as much national attention as others sports that are featured on this blog. And that is basically because hockey is not quite as popular as other sports in this country. But that doesn't mean we are not going to cover it. </p><p>The NHL has been off to a great start. Some of the normals like Detroit and Philly are up in the top as usual, but also teams like Tampa Bay and St. Louis are off to great starts. One team that had a great year last year and is set up to be a contender this year, is the Kings.</p><p>The Kings have all the tools to make a run at the Cup. And I will show you why. First off lets start with the forwards. And none better to start off with than Ryan Smyth. A couple nights ago he played his 1000 game in the National Hockey League and also scored a goal on that night. He is what you need in the playoffs. He has grit and skill and will be a big asset for the Kings late in the season. The captain Dustin Brown is also a gritty, smart player and those type of players shine in the playoffs. There is also tons of skill in Kopitar.</p><p>Now from the D, we have the likes of Willie Mitchell and Rob Scuderi, which brings experience. The playoffs are all about experience and keeping your composure. Then you have two of the best young defensemen in league, with Jack Johnson and Drew Doughty. Doughty already has contributed to a Olympic Gold medal and he is under 23 years old.</p><p>Now everyone knows that goaltending is always the final factor. If your goalie gets hot in the playoffs, then you have a reall good shot at going far. Quick is best young goalie in the league and has the potential to definitely get hot in the playoffs.</p><p>The Kings are not the most fancy team in the world, but they work hard and are physical. The play solid defense and have a great goalie. Those attributes are a must for a team to go far in the playoffs. Like any other team designed for the playoffs, they must stay healthy. Look for the Kings to make a run this year.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-39986999820941802452010-11-04T19:22:00.000-07:002010-11-04T19:39:22.949-07:00Cinderella<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KQdZ69Ipj3g/TNNuVU4kxYI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/cZUmxuOx19s/s1600/images.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KQdZ69Ipj3g/TNNuVU4kxYI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/cZUmxuOx19s/s200/images.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535889679630779778" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KQdZ69Ipj3g/TNNrDsxhVoI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/orgmu4-HBN0/s1600/san-jose-earthquakes-2.jpg.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 193px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KQdZ69Ipj3g/TNNrDsxhVoI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/orgmu4-HBN0/s200/san-jose-earthquakes-2.jpg.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535886078271116930" /></a><br /><br />In 2008 The New York Red Bulls made the playoffs as the eight seed and lost in the Finals. In 2009 Real Salt Lake made the playoffs as the eight seed and won the MLS Cup. This year, the San Jose Earthquakes made the playoffs as the eight seed and as of tonight eliminated the biggest beast in their way to the MLS Cup FInal. <br /><br />The New York Red Bulls were up one goal on aggregate going into tonight's game and ended up playing like rubbish. Henry came into the game late to "save his team" but was too late. No offense to San Jose, but the game was given to them on a plate by the New York defense. Marques was terrible, Henry was obviously healthy but couldn't finish an easy header for his team, and Angel finally scored but was playing injured. <br /><br />3-2 San Jose on aggregate scoring. Sad day for the Red Bulls, they were destined for the Finals, but rested Henry at the wrong time, and gave the year away on silly play defensively. New York has all the right pieces, but it takes more than individuals to win in the Beautiful Game. It takes heart and will and unity. The Earthquakes are the Cinderella this year and are a worthy team to beat anyone left standing in the playoffs. Thats why I love this game. You never know.Tyler Rexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12759620714546912400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-73044714507252674572010-11-04T12:30:00.000-07:002010-11-04T12:51:47.148-07:00Oh Poor Donovan....<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n4VLTlXasms/TNMJ6PHRUKI/AAAAAAAAAJI/BKX9kT2kgL8/s1600/dmac-200-11310.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535779263062560930" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n4VLTlXasms/TNMJ6PHRUKI/AAAAAAAAAJI/BKX9kT2kgL8/s320/dmac-200-11310.jpg" border="0" /></a> Most people saw Donovan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">McNabb</span> get benched in his game against the Detroit Lions on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Sunday</span>. Many people are asking, why did <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Shanahan</span> do this? Why did he pull out a guy who has attended the pro bowl 6 times? He has even taken his team to the NFC championship 5 times. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Shanahan</span> has suggested it is because he is not in the proper shape due to injuries or maybe even it is because his practice habits are awful. But the even more fascinating part of this story is that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">McNabb</span> didn't lash back.<br /> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">McNabb</span> has never fought back. Terrel Owens talked trash on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">McNabb</span> and he didn't say anything. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">McNabb</span> was traded by Andy Reid to rival Washington Redskins. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">McNabb</span> just went. Why is it that this guys just keep taking these <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">back lashings</span>, but doesn't do anything about it.<br /> One phrase kind of sums up how we feel about <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">McNabb</span>, he's just one of those guys people "Love to Hate". And why doesn't he try and come back and make verbal statement? Well for one I do think <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">McNabb</span> has always carried himself in a classy manor, but maybe he knows that their is truth to a lot of the opinions that are being spoken out about him. I mean common his passer rating is a 76.0. This is lower than Brian <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Cambell</span>, Chad <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Henne</span>, and Shaun Hill. He is notorious for being a terrible practice player, where he will make passes and everyone will just kind of shake their heads. And not being in shape, that is in your control.<br /> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">McNabb</span> is just one of those guys, that you kind of feel sorry for because people are always giving him a hard time, but you don't really want to say anything because the things being spoken are true.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-82602127457959038672010-11-03T22:31:00.000-07:002010-11-03T22:44:06.830-07:00Ducks in Tux<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KQdZ69Ipj3g/TNJF_iP6hzI/AAAAAAAAAQs/xusQpGe8y1Q/s1600/DSC_0104.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KQdZ69Ipj3g/TNJF_iP6hzI/AAAAAAAAAQs/xusQpGe8y1Q/s320/DSC_0104.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535563849819391794" /></a><br />The Anaheim Ducks beat the number one team in the NHL tonight, the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ryan Getzlaf (on the left) scored the game winner in overtime, assisted by Hall of Famer Teemu Selanne. Huge home win for the Ducks, who will undoubtedly struggle this year because they "got no defense." <br /><br />Monday night I had dinner served to me by Ryan at a Ducks sponsored charity. Tonight he wins the game for Anaheim. We chatted for a little while at the event and I would say he might recognize me if he saw me again, but please dont think I had anything to do with his great playing tonight.Tyler Rexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12759620714546912400noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-49622026492590427172010-11-03T14:54:00.000-07:002010-11-03T15:32:15.995-07:00KG calls Villanueva, 'cancer patient'<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n4VLTlXasms/TNHbu9oZLWI/AAAAAAAAAJA/TZHJ2x8lm90/s1600/nba_g_garnett2_288v.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535447016879500642" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 284px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n4VLTlXasms/TNHbu9oZLWI/AAAAAAAAAJA/TZHJ2x8lm90/s320/nba_g_garnett2_288v.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div> So, the Boston Celtics pounded the Detroit Pistons <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Tuesday</span> night. After the game Charlie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Villanueva</span> tweeted that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Garnett</span> made it personal by calling him, "a cancer patient". Everyone knows that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Garnett</span> is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">notorious</span> for his trash talking. So this is not surprising. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">ESPNBoston</span>.com reports that one of the tweets says: "KG called me a cancer patient, I'm pissed because, u know how many people died from cancer, and he's tossing lie it's a joke."</div><div> Now here were <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Garnett's</span> comments back, "My comment to Charlie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Villanueva</span> was in fact 'You are cancerous to your team and our league,'" <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Garnett</span> said. "I would never be insensitive to the brave struggle that cancer patients endure. I have lost loved ones to this deadly disease and have a family member currently undergoing treatment. I would never say anything that distasteful. The game of life is far bigger than the game of basketball."</div><div>Now my comments to Kg are, "Hey bud when a guy suffers from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">alopecia</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">universalis</span>, a medical condition that results in hair loss, just leave the cancer chirps alone. He cannot grow hair because of this condition and so whether you said he has cancer or is cancerous to the league, probably not the best move."</div><div> Well just another trash talking moment from the one and only, Kevin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Garnett</span>. Well until next time folks, post your favorite KG moments in the comments section of the blog and let us enjoy.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-47860426600829595112010-11-03T14:19:00.000-07:002010-11-03T14:44:14.368-07:00Ranger Pursuit<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9XsFc_ZC4uK-Me9AedlnFcAbihHWAVxFLMx-UFDQua1viNObKFTfB8U_4VWaGbuLSEdPTRUree0glHQA9wfCt7bHN8LUJ3TSpx5Epz9cnuzxPKygOoeZ-iGXPNlqH23F6H-YLRWcpYV9Q/s1600/ept_sports_mlb_experts-151364260-1288805758.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535440453655203906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9XsFc_ZC4uK-Me9AedlnFcAbihHWAVxFLMx-UFDQua1viNObKFTfB8U_4VWaGbuLSEdPTRUree0glHQA9wfCt7bHN8LUJ3TSpx5Epz9cnuzxPKygOoeZ-iGXPNlqH23F6H-YLRWcpYV9Q/s320/ept_sports_mlb_experts-151364260-1288805758.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Finally, a Rangers team your not afraid to been seen in public with! New ownership a Texan can be proud of lead by The Express Nolan Ryan, who is out to put a nookie on the the American league. Certainly the addition of Cliff Les gave the team that boost of confidence it needed, but like Mike Tyson they didn't know what to do when their Ace got punched in the face by Hollyfield aka the Giants causing him to loose both world series games that he pitched. Even after the 1-4 world series showing from now on they will be cursed with higher expectations. </div><br /><div>Top off season priorities... Can they sign Cliff Lee? Losing two world series games might just have taken his next contract down from $150 million to $120 million tiff tiff. Rangers or Yankees, let the Lee sweepstakes begin! Side note, Mrs. Lee was none to pleased with the way the Yankee fans treated her or her husband. Looks like possibly more shopping trips to The Boot Barn. Will Vlad the Impaler get an encore, he's 36 and a classic DH. The battery... Molina could be done and they need more depth in the bullpen. Joshua has the sweetest swing in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">MLB</span> and should win the AL MVP...= a long term contract???</div>Bobby Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13996933987017534114noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-4606313285825517322010-11-03T13:25:00.001-07:002010-11-03T13:40:11.800-07:00Karma?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KQdZ69Ipj3g/TNHFh1s_iaI/AAAAAAAAAQk/ehZHbJw-2XQ/s1600/610x.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KQdZ69Ipj3g/TNHFh1s_iaI/AAAAAAAAAQk/ehZHbJw-2XQ/s400/610x.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535422602157197730" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Rajon Rondo breaks NBA all time assist record of the first <span style="font-weight:bold;">four games</span> of the season by dishing out <span style="font-weight:bold;">67</span> assists. <br /><br />Now, being a Lakers fan, I have noticed the incredible talent of Rondo, while also realizing a simple lack of respect for "The Logo" (Jerry West) as he wears his headband upside down. I understand Rondo's statement. He is a Celtic. They hate the Lakers. I get it. But, wearing the headband upside down his whole career has, I think, put a bad spell on himself. Jerry West, "The Logo" has, because of his play, passion, attitude and sportsmanship, represented the Lakers organization and League well enough to be an example and the NBA symbol. <br /><br />In Rondo's first four games, he has not worn a headband. Good for him. Now, he may have a chance at beating the Lakers in the Finals, assuming he is not <span style="font-style:italic;">cursed</span> at the free throw line. The C's definatly would have won the Finals last year had Rondo been able to make even 50% of his attempts at the line.<br /><br />Am I reading too much into this?!?Tyler Rexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12759620714546912400noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-69945508328186726262010-11-03T13:01:00.000-07:002010-11-03T13:44:56.743-07:00Bye Bye Randy MossWhat has happened to Randy Moss this year? I don't think anybody could have predicted New England trading him at the start of the season. Then he gets to Minnesota and four weeks later is released. Remember, this is a wide receiver who, just 3 seasons ago, set the NFL receiving TD record with 23. What was it that led to the release by the Vikings? Well, the apparent lack of hustle, the post game press conference after the Patriots game, and his embarrassing behavior at a restaurant (where while referring to the food said "I wouldn't feed this to my F@#$ing dog!") might have had something to do with it. <br /><br />We know however, as much as I hate to admit it, that when it comes to professional sports in America all that matters is winning. If a team thinks a guy will help them win then they will usually sign him. I mean look at Terrell Owens, he still has a team to play for...surprisingly. <br /><br />So, who is going to pick up Randy Moss now? Buffalo has first dibs followed by the Panthers, Cowboys, 49ers and Broncos. But rumor has it that he most likely may end up with the Rams, who lost 3 receivers due to injury and are currently in the running for the NFC west with a 4-4 record. If they take him I hope it works out for them, for Sam Bradford's sake...good luck Sam.Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008583246858802649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-87080425367558542202010-11-03T12:20:00.000-07:002010-11-03T13:56:04.427-07:00John Wall Pre-GameHaha, this is awesome...he's obviously been practicing.<br /><br />Pretty stellar game too... (29 PTS, 13 AST, 9 STL) in their win over the 76ers. Not bad for a rookie in his third game.<br /><br /><object style="background-image: url("http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/2alXMTwhT0M/hqdefault.jpg");" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2alXMTwhT0M?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2alXMTwhT0M?fs=1&hl=en_US" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008583246858802649noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-18848640034901464812010-11-02T16:03:00.000-07:002010-11-02T17:07:04.430-07:00Straight Chucking<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYlTNk1tsuMsb7leVBu090ewSM_WnJJWRuSs-IQP3NJj8OtgCSXLhSDAqwZPa5m0lK636zOYJ5NMSP11m9-9Hr59M1k015Z2TC8NteGqXwCeUWoRjOnmMwhxpQiKDvluAEegGmOToJAgO/s1600/04829826477e6a51d9b371a331f9d48a-getty-104774363tl059_san_francisc.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535108088837795714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYlTNk1tsuMsb7leVBu090ewSM_WnJJWRuSs-IQP3NJj8OtgCSXLhSDAqwZPa5m0lK636zOYJ5NMSP11m9-9Hr59M1k015Z2TC8NteGqXwCeUWoRjOnmMwhxpQiKDvluAEegGmOToJAgO/s320/04829826477e6a51d9b371a331f9d48a-getty-104774363tl059_san_francisc.jpg" /></a><br /><div><br /><div>Division and pennant series are offence driven, due to the hitters have faced the pitchers many times through out the season. The more <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">AB's</span></span> the hitter's get the pitchers lose the advantage. Thus the opposite in the World Series... which is where amazing pitching almost always beats amazing hitting. Due to most of the hitters have had none to very few <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">AB's</span></span> in the past...against the likes of Tiny Tim, Cain, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bumgarner</span></span> and Dirty Sanchez (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Zito</span></span>...highest paid cheer leader of all time) and The Beard to close things up. The rotation that took down the Philly's starters ..wow! Which is what the Vegas <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">odds</span> makers forgot to take into account. They saw what I saw... San Fran pitchers not getting a break when facing the Texas sluggers... Young, Joshua, Vlad the Impaler, Nelli and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kinsler</span></span>.</div><br /><div></div><div>Seriously, you can't tell me the Giant's have been an offensive juggernaut this year. Really... without The 15 year old (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Posey's</span></span>) hitting showing up the Giant's would not have even made the Playoffs...Final.. cause we all know <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kung</span></span>-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fu</span></span> Panda was not getting it done. </div><br /><div>Buster is a huge corner stone to build the San Fran offense around. The rotation is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">obviously</span> squared away, but they will have to strap on one more power threat if they want to repeat.</div><br /><div>Who might that be?</div></div>Bobby Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13996933987017534114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-15655169923108625212010-11-02T15:49:00.000-07:002010-11-02T15:51:35.397-07:00Please check this BCS article out!<span></span><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=5755060">http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=5755060</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-15980278606401912812010-11-02T11:42:00.000-07:002010-11-02T19:07:39.662-07:00Champions at Last<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz5iCbGJb2rdGwd0yVAmN1j3rOyCsXeZNHqOT5EHwp5KYKtw-fM5ak0JTxb37QdcdSojFYaG6VUzCJYGTVuDHxR_nmEjmhCp4q0JiSljq5MWd07FDNlNuEV795QFwMaZul0DYVHYceSnU/s1600/Brian-Wilson-and-Cody-Ros-006.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz5iCbGJb2rdGwd0yVAmN1j3rOyCsXeZNHqOT5EHwp5KYKtw-fM5ak0JTxb37QdcdSojFYaG6VUzCJYGTVuDHxR_nmEjmhCp4q0JiSljq5MWd07FDNlNuEV795QFwMaZul0DYVHYceSnU/s400/Brian-Wilson-and-Cody-Ros-006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535025311920345906" border="0" /></a>Last night the San Francisco Giants beat the Texas Rangers in game 5 of the World Series in Arlington Texas. San Francisco has been waiting since 1954 to see their team come home as champions. They got within 7 outs of the title in 2002 only to lose to the Anaheim Angels. JT Snow, Jeff Kent and Barry Bonds couldn't finish their run the way they wanted in San Fran. Cody Ross, Buster Posey, Edgar Renteria, Madison Bumgarner, and Brian Wilson on the other hand managed to do the impossible. Not exactly house-hold names that came up big for the Giants this post season (other than Lincecum). Rookie Buster Posey played like a veteran, Cody Ross was on fire for all three post-season series and virtually carried their offense, and Edgar Renteria's heroic 3 run home-run in the 7th is what secured the Giants 4th win of the series and eventually won him the World Series MVP. The under the radar Giants pulled it off. The Rangers had their ACE going last night and had to feel good about their chances with him on the mound. Cliff Lee looked to avenge his game one loss, but Lincecum was just too good. Once again the 26 year old, that looks 17, out dueled the master of the post season and handed the Rangers their final loss of 2010.<br /><br />So what will happen next year? Will the Giants be contenders? And which team that nobody expects to contend has the best shot at going all the way?Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008583246858802649noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-36308813008489912132010-11-01T14:59:00.001-07:002010-11-01T15:13:16.227-07:00Backs Against the Wall<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8xKFiGoRMw_uOF3CgAusMwQODAOAQVRDEAXfMqE8aoGuLXuPLNYopBq9I5LiZBqcjvbTau0PozzOKC3MQWNbBM03Dv1z1BSt81wYeoh9ekFWTPOGgSeHUEXd20WE9lsl6UqF5Y64C4w/s1600/cliff.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8xKFiGoRMw_uOF3CgAusMwQODAOAQVRDEAXfMqE8aoGuLXuPLNYopBq9I5LiZBqcjvbTau0PozzOKC3MQWNbBM03Dv1z1BSt81wYeoh9ekFWTPOGgSeHUEXd20WE9lsl6UqF5Y64C4w/s320/cliff.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534706862663014866" border="0" /></a><br />The Giants lead the Rangers in the World Series 3 games to 1 going into game 5. Tonight could be the night that San Fransisco locks up their first ever World Series title. There is however one little obstacle standing in their way. That little obstacle is possibly one of the greatest post season pitchers ever...Cliff Lee. While he didn't have a Lee-like performance in his last start (4.2 I.P., 8 H, 6 ER) I have a feeling that he will come up big when his team needs him most. Lee will face one of the other top pitchers in the majors tonight, two time Cy Young award winner Tim Lincecum. Can the Rangers extend it to a game 6? Or will the Giants finish off the Rangers in 5? Texas has to get their bats going if they want a change to finish their season with a win.Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008583246858802649noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-46209087438846942212010-10-31T16:50:00.000-07:002010-10-31T17:19:23.338-07:00College FootballWhat will happen this year in college football? This has been an unpredictable season thus far. Missouri and Michigan State went the first 8 weeks of the season perfect just to get slaughtered yesterday to Nebraska and Iowa respectively. Alabama is back up to 5 in the SEC polls with no surprise. We are still about 4 weeks away from the end of the season but the question can't be avoided...What will happen if Oregon, Boise St, Auburn and TCU all finish undefeated? Most say that it would be, and should be, Oregon and Auburn in the national championship. So then does the BCS stick Boise and TCU into another bowl together like they did last year in order to avoid the potential embarrassment of TWO teams from non-BCS conferences beating two BCS teams? I have to say that was quite the cowerdly move by them last year and I wouldn't put it past them to do it again. I wouldn't be too overly bothered if both Auburn and Oregon finish undefeated and went to the National Championship. I would on the other hand be quite angry if Auburn and/or Oregon lose a game and then Alabama/Ohio State jump over TCU and Boise to get to the National Championship. I think that by not losing a game in over 2 season that they will have earned the right to be there if nobody else is undefeated. I guess well have to wait and see how it all unfolds. <br /><br />I hate the BCSJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008583246858802649noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-53665921952337795402010-10-27T15:54:00.000-07:002010-10-27T16:21:46.699-07:002010 World Series<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n4VLTlXasms/TMit041U3qI/AAAAAAAAAIA/EoyQDKz6cO0/s1600/Texas-Rangers-VS-San-Francisco-Giants.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532863266345508514" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 325px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n4VLTlXasms/TMit041U3qI/AAAAAAAAAIA/EoyQDKz6cO0/s320/Texas-Rangers-VS-San-Francisco-Giants.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div> Many people have raised the question, "Is this series good for baseball?" My stance is that I think it is great for baseball. Having two teams in the world series that have never won makes for a great series. Just to be able to get some fresh blood in there is great.</div><div> Now what a pitching duel to begin this series also. Cliff Lee is 7-0 in the playoffs and has 1.26 ERA. I don't know if there is more I can say about that. I mean his mechanics are impeccable. He doesn't walk batters. He is an absolute machine. And then we have a 2-time Cy Young winner in Tim Lincecum. Who had a shut out in his first post season game against the Braves and also led the league in strikeouts(231).</div><div> Also, I think that this series will be fun to watch because there will be some characters out there. From Lincecum and his hair, to Wilson and that beard, and also CJ Wilson who just looks kind of crazy to me. </div><div> Now for my pick I think the Rangers will take it in six. Pitching beats hitting. But I do think the giants will put up a good fight.</div><div> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-40400679471990042132010-10-27T12:22:00.000-07:002010-10-27T12:59:03.908-07:00Storming the Field<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD7Q3SaE7ni_j3zNLsETM96Nq0NTQhSNmRzux4z_ROQGkMdc24VXMmEaISK9ftCvczpLEGCmNX7YV85lVa7cdNj2r2dB242Gs53iHKg10k8SdcAxCRLE_z3CvLL6DHgkMlYIZq4mCUz5Q/s1600/missouri3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD7Q3SaE7ni_j3zNLsETM96Nq0NTQhSNmRzux4z_ROQGkMdc24VXMmEaISK9ftCvczpLEGCmNX7YV85lVa7cdNj2r2dB242Gs53iHKg10k8SdcAxCRLE_z3CvLL6DHgkMlYIZq4mCUz5Q/s400/missouri3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532808639288014994" border="0" /></a>As mentioned before, college football has watched its number one seeded team fall three weeks in a row. I noticed that in these games, like the Missouri game pictured above, the fans decided to "storm the field" when the game ended. I appreciate the enthusiasm from the fans, I really do, but when is it just too much? When is the storming of the field warranted? One of my favorite articles ever was written by Pat Forde on this same subject a couple of years ago but about college basketball. I personally find it hilarious, and he makes some incredible points. I think the same principles apply to college football. Check it out and post your comments, I promise it's worth your time!<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=2306416">http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=2306416</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smDb8JSj2eg"></a>Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008583246858802649noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182002664449943681.post-61517758942811676442010-10-26T13:06:00.000-07:002010-10-26T13:22:05.029-07:00What we've all been waiting for...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_TW5Mkul1wFtBy80gdeFjwK9ia3nyLdTCwp9W2FbIIgbQfT_A61kmnVeBVfCU6caFQMXk1uvAYjUbefZ_RPiHr1RRA6a0VooMoUpgMhlDvMIkPZb-4PfJFguBYv4YN_vLmY866i_px1o/s1600/nba_celtics_heat_war.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 314px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_TW5Mkul1wFtBy80gdeFjwK9ia3nyLdTCwp9W2FbIIgbQfT_A61kmnVeBVfCU6caFQMXk1uvAYjUbefZ_RPiHr1RRA6a0VooMoUpgMhlDvMIkPZb-4PfJFguBYv4YN_vLmY866i_px1o/s320/nba_celtics_heat_war.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532448863375682578" border="0" /></a><br />NBA season starts tonight! Big Game, HUGE game! Can't wait to watch. 7:30 pm ETJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01008583246858802649noreply@blogger.com3