- 11:02 PM
- 11/21/09
Upset Thierry didn't admit his transgression? Then become a golf fan!
posted by jjzucal at 03:30 PM on November 20
Publicity stunt and ego booster -- he believes everyone should follow his lead.
posted by jjzucal at 12:35 PM on November 13
Being a Phillies fan and living just 15 miles from NY, I would vote "no" even though my district runs to the Hudson River.
posted by jjzucal at 10:30 PM on November 08
Joe Paterno has it right: "Act like you've been there." To the coach who reminisced about the good old days, that must have been in the 1990's. My recollection of the 1970's was that a player scored, handed the ball to the referee, shook the hands of their teammates, and went back to the bench. If I were a college coach and saw a player dance in the end zone and yell like mad to incite the crowd, I would think twice about recruiting the kid.
posted by jjzucal at 08:49 PM on November 04
Do we give much credence to Rovell given CNBC is a business channel?
posted by jjzucal at 08:34 PM on November 03
Think PETA will organize a boycott of the Spurs?
posted by jjzucal at 12:32 PM on November 01
What's the difference in 8 mph? If a ball hits your temple or strikes you chest, the damage will be the same whether it hits at X speed or X+8 speed. The danger would be the same whether it's a medal/composite bat or wood. Further, consider all the games which have been played with aluminum bats since they came out in the '70s. The number of such cases is miniscule.
posted by jjzucal at 11:39 AM on October 30
Please make it stop, please! Oh, the humanity! My heads hurts just having his voice in my mind! Are there any pills which will let me forget this?
posted by jjzucal at 10:58 PM on October 29
Little trade value? Could it also be because he has a history of throw QBs under the bus? (they're still getting the tire prints off of Tony Romo's back) I refer you to the game (not sure of the opponent) when his consecutive-game reception streak ended. His attitude during the post-game press conference should have turned off every football fan.
posted by jjzucal at 12:09 PM on October 24
And you thought Steve Phillips had it bad.
posted by jjzucal at 01:39 AM on October 23
How Zorn should have handled this: "Thank you, thank you, sir, for relieving me of this monstrosity," then cleaned his office and sped away from the stadium as fast as he could.
posted by jjzucal at 12:05 PM on October 22
What they need is a coach with GM experience to seek better players. However, Bill Parcells is too smart to fall for that one.
posted by jjzucal at 08:54 PM on October 19
"I'd say "beach ball" over "balloon", but Liverpool definitely had the wind knocked out of them by it (ka-dunk)." Etagloh will be here at the SportsFilter Cabaret all week!
posted by jjzucal at 06:13 AM on October 18
You thought the kid was glum at halftime? Think he's going to sleep tonight? This will probably stay with him for a long time. May want to keep him out of school for a few days -- you can imagine the kids' reaction.
posted by jjzucal at 05:44 PM on October 17
Gives me hope for this Sunday (Eagles at Oakland).
posted by jjzucal at 01:33 PM on October 16
Read the story ... I guess Coach Sawchuk needs to learn about sportsmanship! It happened; get over it! If he can't, he needs to be replaced.
posted by jjzucal at 09:32 PM on October 14
Roll over ... play dead, Washington Post!
posted by jjzucal at 06:07 PM on October 13
Hlfpaul, we have to wait to tomorrow night -- Letterman was off tonight. Given his sports background, I would be shocked (shocked, I say) if he didn't have this ass of an owner on his list.
If Rush and Checketts buy the Rams and pulled the same stunts on newspapers and Web sites, there would be no photos to show. (It'll be a llllllong several years, Rush!)
And I always thought Jerry Jones was the standard by which all despot owners are measured. Guess I'm wrong, but I still hate him!
posted by jjzucal at 11:59 PM on October 12
D'oh!
posted by jjzucal at 09:47 PM on October 12
"violation of his credentials ...?" Has he had past photos on the Web site? If so, then the Redskins, the Post's sports editor and the Post's supervisors (I presume he did not make this decision without consultation) are total hypocrites! My journalism background is in sports, and is this balanced reporting -- NOT!
posted by jjzucal at 11:56 AM on October 12
Yeah, but it seems like he's a few fries short of a Happy Meal.
posted by jjzucal at 08:08 PM on October 11
I saw some highlights on Sky Sports (simulcast on Fox Soccer Channel). It seems the Hondurans missed a penalty late in the match which would have drawn the match.
posted by jjzucal at 03:02 AM on October 11
"One game's replays, if all played, would consume 10 to 12 minutes and might save time, too, presuming umpire-manager confrontations over blown calls would dip dramatically."
Wanna bet? While replay likely would have corrected the errors, as well as some bang-bang plays at the bases, the time length of games already is too long. Another 12 to 15 minutes, on top of three-hour-plus games, would not be beneficial to the sport.
posted by jjzucal at 02:57 AM on October 11
So sad. USA qualifies with 3-2 win. Mexico also goes to with 4-1 victory.
posted by jjzucal at 12:05 AM on October 11
But I think it's supposed to be the 7-on-7 version for more offense, not the 15-on-15 in which defense is key and brings about the violence many in America will eat up.
posted by jjzucal at 09:28 PM on October 09
"If you're bored, it pumps you up a little bit ..."
A marathon is supposed to test the physical and mental capabilities of a runner. Using an iPod, usually for music, while other competitors do not, potentially creates an unfair advantage.
posted by jjzucal at 02:40 PM on October 08
Bet they won't get $55.7 million.
posted by jjzucal at 10:50 PM on October 07
Did the Lions see him? They should sign him pronto!
posted by jjzucal at 08:54 PM on October 06
You think he might do Rams' promos on the air?
posted by jjzucal at 08:52 PM on October 06
Bowden, Joe Paterno ... if they had losing programs during the past few seasons, I might agree. I would think fans of both programs might want them to stay on the sidelines as long as God lets them.
posted by jjzucal at 11:02 PM on October 05
Maybe now she's happy because Hull won.
posted by jjzucal at 12:13 PM on October 03
Apparently my updated posting was removed, but Reuters reports Nike officials said the company does NOT have an endorsement deal with Michael Vick. His agent on Wednesday said they had an agreement. Be wary when an agent talks!
posted by jjzucal at 01:08 PM on October 01
"A chance to flirt with insolvency and remain disliked by lots of people around the country while trying to regroup my skills playing for a team that already has two legitimate QB's in the city that booed Santa Claus?"
Ease up on us Eagle fans -- this was in 1969 when they still played at U. of Penn.
That having cleared my mind, I absolutely have no problem with the endorsement even if Vick keeps most of the money. I can hear the jokes now: Will Nike put out a new brand for dog paws? I'm sure their may be countless others.
posted by jjzucal at 11:20 AM on October 01
Imagine if he had been scared crapless!
posted by jjzucal at 07:28 PM on September 29
Regarding the Jets-Favre story, anyone who thinks the NFL is serious about being against gambling is denying reality. Why would there otherwise be an injury report? To give an advantage to opponents? If you're a betting person, whoever is probable, questionable or out might have an effect on your selections.
posted by jjzucal at 10:19 PM on September 28
Unless they're being baptised to the football gods -- Lombardi, Landry -- this is totally unacceptable. We had a case a few years ago in East Brunswick, N.J., where a coach wanted his lead his players in prayer on the field. The courts smacked him down.
posted by jjzucal at 08:25 PM on September 28
I've been having arguments with some narrow-minded people who want to drag religion back into the classroom. It didn't get to the classroom, but it's just as bad.
Could I see some lawsuits on the way from PO'd parents?
posted by jjzucal at 03:54 PM on September 28
What I will miss is the Metrohop (a fly ball that bounces off the ground) and the Glad bag as the right field fence. Hope they enjoy April; I hear it's wonderful that time of year -- cold and occasionally snowy (sounds like Vikings' weather).
posted by jjzucal at 09:55 AM on September 27
'Tis true -- the kids will be scarred for life.
posted by jjzucal at 11:18 PM on September 26
At least Andre the Giant had hair. This guy would have fit into the original James Bond movies.
posted by jjzucal at 02:05 PM on September 26
How'd the Red Sox do last night? Oh.
posted by jjzucal at 01:41 PM on September 26
He may be entitled, but it's been 15 years since he played. That alone should disqualify his objection. Why didn't he push the subject before he retired?
posted by jjzucal at 12:04 PM on September 24
I guess it's time to kick some Canadian booty.
posted by jjzucal at 10:20 AM on September 23
Regarding high schools, recently our high school athletic association in New Jersey forced a revamping of leagues in North Jersey. Members of our new Essex County league have been slotted into four divisions based on performance during the past two seasons. The alignment may be different for different sports, so a school could be in several divisions based on if its a strong program or an also-ran. The idea is simple: teams play against like-talented teams, hopefully minimizing any blowouts. The divisions will be realigned every two years through promotion and relegation.
posted by jjzucal at 09:58 AM on September 17
If they play in South Africa like they did yesterday, hell, let the Wags stay with their loved ones every day!
posted by jjzucal at 03:21 PM on September 10
Keith Olbermann had Whicker and the editors as his No. 2 worse persons in the world last night.
posted by jjzucal at 10:23 AM on September 10
Are you freaking kidding me? I remember when he wrote in Philadelphia before he moved to the OCR, but I don't think he did anything this obscene!
posted by jjzucal at 05:01 PM on September 09
Bad news: from The Associated Press in the last hour:
BOISE, Idaho Boise State defensive end Byron Hout will not be suspended after taunting Oregon's LeGarrette Blount before getting decked with a punch.
Boise State spokesman Max Corbet told The Associated Press in an e-mail Friday that head coach Chris Petersen won't suspend Hout. Instead, Petersen will spend time with Hout this week to help him learn from what happened.
Hout was knocked to his knees by Blount after No. 14 Boise State's 19-8 win over No. 16 Oregon on Thursday night. Hout yelled in Blount's face and tapped him on the shoulder pad before catching the right to the jaw. Petersen was trying to pull Hout away when he was hit.
The Pac-10 Conference has still to review tape of the altercation.
posted by jjzucal at 02:30 PM on September 04
Good game, good game, good game, good game ... sounds like a bunch of 10-year-olds!
BTW, he has nothing on Mike Tyson! Today's Tyson would probably maul this guy!
posted by jjzucal at 11:58 AM on September 04
Saw this on MLB Network and I was chuckling throughout. Who ever said Dodger Stadium was boring?
posted by jjzucal at 11:31 AM on September 03
So who's the No. 1 quarterback in heaven: Sam Etcheverry or Ron Lancaster?
posted by jjzucal at 10:04 AM on August 31
I have to agree with Drood, and, by extension: Was she born a girl? Was she raised as a girl? Did she develop as a girl?
Once she's cleared, there should be a press conference so she can flip everyone the bird! Payback's a bitch, man!
As for Dr. Richards' comment about Caster maybe not knowing about chromosomes and androgen sensitivity and other related issues we learned in high school, now Caster's not educated? What else can be claimed about her?
It seems like some want to create a third sex: male, female and intersex. Once can only imagine the political implications.
posted by jjzucal at 10:27 AM on August 28
If I were an attorney, I would fly to South Africa and tell her about all the money she could get through slander and libel suits. What's happening to her is absolutely appalling!
posted by jjzucal at 02:09 PM on August 27
Born and raised in NJ, live 11 miles from the Pru Center ... who really cares? The Nets don't draw flies, and I thought the Devils were pushing to get the Nets to come to Newark.
BTW, as a fan of Philly pro teams, Flyers over Sixers for quite some time.
posted by jjzucal at 12:02 PM on August 26
I'm sitting there, waiting for Lidge to blow another save ... an unassisted triple play was about 71st on my list of game-ending plays, behind a three-run homer.
posted by jjzucal at 10:12 AM on August 24
Wah! Wah! Somebody's trying to break my brand-new very-large-screen HDTV! Wah!
posted by jjzucal at 10:41 AM on August 23
As a newspaper journalist, I have one answer: hahahahaha! The university's arguments are clearly without merit and Florida residents should be concerned about its actions.
posted by jjzucal at 12:20 PM on August 21
Just saw the replay on Versus. 1. I was amazed how loose he was before the race --playing to the camera, joking with Powell. 2. Usain seemed to be in the lead after fjust four steps. Probably if he sees the little mistakes made -- he's not perfect -- 9.50 may not be safe.
posted by jjzucal at 08:59 PM on August 16
1997, J.D. Drew. 'Nuff said.
http://tinyurl.com/drew-boras
"... with the income we enjoy today?" Scottie, can you give me million or two?
posted by jjzucal at 05:40 PM on August 16
Anaheim Fans Brawl Over Hockey Stick
There have been times when I think if we left children to handle matters by themselves, everything would be OK -- sandlot baseball vs. Little League; pickup football vs. Pop Warner. It's when the adults get involved that everything goes wrong.