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- 11/22/09
Very strange move on the Jets' part I think. Sanchez gets a reciever who drops balls on a regualr basis. Not exactly a confidence booster. He may be suspended as well. What is the upside of this and I don't even like the Jets? The Browns may win in this trade with utility players and a couple of drafts choices.
posted by gfinsf at 09:25 AM on October 07
Sacred: adj. Dedicated to or set apart for the worship of a deity. Worthy of religious veneration: the sacred teachings of the Buddha. Made or declared holy: sacred bread and wine. Dedicated or devoted exclusively to a single use, purpose, or person: sacred to the memory of her sister; a private office sacred to the President. Worthy of respect; venerable. Of or relating to religious objects, rites, or practices.
Obviously Ed Thomas was a Christian, but where in the definition of sacred or in the stories does it imply that all the students who played for him must be Christian?
posted by gfinsf at 06:17 AM on August 31
Loved the video and how long people worked there...20,30 years, great job but I wouldn't want to turn the football inside out that looks difficult and doing the laces to perfection...wow
posted by gfinsf at 10:58 AM on August 24
I can't wait for the Commish to hand down the punishment for this. How many games? over/under? I say 6. It seems he did it by all accounts and said "I'm going to kill you." To me that's worse than shoting yourself in the leg.
posted by gfinsf at 10:26 AM on August 23
I would think it would be pretty easy to "out" a blackmailer especially now that those who have been "outed" could get the info from those who are threatened to be "outed" and then "out" the source of the "outings."
Player: "Hey Papi, just got a call from XYZ who wants some money from me to keep my name clean, want to help? Just don't use my name OK."
Papi: "Bet your ass I will." (No pun intended.)
posted by gfinsf at 07:01 AM on August 13
I remember my first football game in person, Yankee Stadium, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Giants 1958. Charley Conerly, Alex Webster, Mel Triplett, Gifford, Kyle Rote, defense of Andy Robustelli, Rosie Grier, Sam Huff, Jim Katcavage, Jimmy Patton against Bobby Layne and the rest. Yes, today's players are better conditioned, bigger, faster and all around better athletes but that was real football and no TV timeouts to slow the game down which is why I would rather watch games now at home than in person. Today's Giants wear pretty much the same uniforms. I used to go to Shell gas stations, with my father, where they used to give drawings of the Giants in action in black and white and I used to meticulously color each one in. No pretty boys then or dances, just real football players who did not like each other and played that way. I miss that.
posted by gfinsf at 08:50 AM on August 05
I grew up in Connecticut and because I was between Boston and NY I chose to cheer for teams that were not in those cities because all my friends did. I liked the Tigers, Blackhawks, 49ers and Pistons. I moved to Boston in 1975, and because of the Globe writers, came to become a fan of all Boston teams, you could not help it. It was just amazing everyday to read what those guys wrote. The greatest sports section ever and nice to read about the men behind it.
posted by gfinsf at 07:14 AM on June 09
The mayor's pitch not worth 2 cents, Eric Davis' reaction, priceless.
posted by gfinsf at 12:50 AM on April 10
Kentucky fires Gillispie because he wasn't the proper "face" for their program (and he lost too many games). Now they are thinking about Calipari. Sure he wins and wins alot, but at what cost? Would Kentucky hire a person that recruits student?/atheltes that leave after 1 or 2 years just to win? On the "face" of this I think this would make Kentucky look desperate to catch up to UNC, Duke, UCONN, MSU and other programs at any cost. Kentucky, even to me as a non-fan of them is a special program. I think this hire would cheapen them even if they did win more games.
posted by gfinsf at 10:32 AM on March 30
I saw that done through his attorney. The attorney's words, I'm sure, the officer didn't/couldn't write it. I guess he or his attorney felt he should not be "videoed" saying I'm sorry. How ironic.
posted by gfinsf at 11:15 AM on March 28
Is it usual that it's a paid leave during an internal investigation like this? No it is not, as the police have unions too, but that the department took him off the streets when no actual violence occured is rare I would think. The thing that bothers me the most is he was obviously going to the hospital with family members, not coming from a bar at 4am and this still happened.
posted by gfinsf at 11:03 AM on March 27
I used to sing that with pride, now sometimes it is difficult to do that. I think the Department took the proper steps and commend I them for that. The actions of one rogue cop drags us all down in the eyes of the world. Mr. Moats seems like a very level headed man and in this case thank God he was.
posted by gfinsf at 09:28 AM on March 27
I think Crean will have IU back within 3 years and better then ever. No BK no Sampson. I will bet student/atheletes, and Knight did produce them, will come back and make IU a top ten team for years to come. I never liked them but now, it just seems different, I want them to win as they grow and become a power again. I think it is going to happen.
posted by gfinsf at 11:08 AM on March 21
Just looked it up but would love to hear a first hand experience. Sorry Glasgow Derby
posted by gfinsf at 09:03 AM on March 19
owlhouse, Please tell me/us more, don't know it (Galsgow Derby), but while I have heard of a lot of violence in the stands in UK football, never heard of this on the field.
posted by gfinsf at 08:56 AM on March 19
The term "fan" to me is a person who cheers and supports their team during good times and bad, not someone who kills someone on the other team. "Soccer Terrorist" might have been a better headline
posted by gfinsf at 08:10 AM on March 19
I think this is great, Obama did the right thing.....how proud for all...well done
posted by gfinsf at 12:05 PM on March 18
Belichick on Vrabel: "When Mike arrived in 2001, we knew we were adding a solid outside linebacker. But where Mike took it from there exceeded our highest hopes. Mike Vrabel epitomizes everything a coach could seek in a professional football player: toughness, intelligence, playmaking, leadership, versatility and consistency at the highest level. Behind the scenes, Mike's wit and personality is one of the things we have all enjoyed about coming to work every day. The toughest aspect of my job is the day I stop coaching people like Mike, who did everything in his power to contribute to team success. Of all the players I have coached in my career, there is nobody I enjoyed working with more than Mike. In the same way people recognize guys like Troy Brown, we appreciate and thank Mike Vrabel. He is one of the very special Patriots champions."
posted by gfinsf at 11:35 AM on March 07
And now it is only going to get worse. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3920425&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines
posted by gfinsf at 02:58 AM on February 20
In all but one very famous case DNA has been found to be a very powerful piece of evidence. Maybe Hardin will end his case with, "McNamee didn't stick so you must acquit."
posted by gfinsf at 07:50 AM on February 03
I'd be very interested in the people who design the masks. Is it one company? Seems a bit like Orange County Choppers originality especially the MIA/POW one. Have to like the Statue of Liberty with Rangers across her chest. Could do without the guns.
posted by gfinsf at 07:40 AM on November 13
And please don't tell me that Varitek deserves to be an All-Star this year. We all have our homer picks but that's just over the line Varitek was voted in by the players, his peers.
posted by gfinsf at 05:31 AM on July 08
Steelergirl, there is a big difference between an adult finishing their work and leaving early and an adult who takes their children out of school early. I commend you, I condemn captaincavegirl.
posted by gfinsf at 09:24 PM on June 06
During last season's Stanley Cup final I had to pull my kids out of school early to make the 5pm starts...it happens. Wow, that's setting the example of life's proper priorities. Get those kids out of school, the game's on!!!!!!!
posted by gfinsf at 04:08 AM on June 06
Newbie, That is excactly true...No way he doesn't get his comp'd room and more next time he goes there. He's "almost" a perfect customer, loses big and draws attention when he is there. They have to wait a few months for some $$, NP, more pub. I love CB, (don't even go there) and any chance to have a Miller Lite with him or watch him piss away, or win money at a table would be great fun to watch, and even better to listen.
posted by gfinsf at 07:48 AM on May 19
By the way, butchering horses can be done humanely Hopefully the horse is dead before butchered.
posted by gfinsf at 10:16 PM on May 17
I think this could also be a post about Mayo saying he never received any gifts while at USC but can afford $850 seats by himself. HMMMMMMMM! I have to also wonder what is up at USC. I would think with the Reggie Bush situation all the AD coachs would be "heads up" not "head in the sand" Pretty soon USC is going to be sanctioned in all sports and the glory that they have attained will become a joke. Sorry to go off post.
posted by gfinsf at 07:53 AM on May 13
When we grow up this will not seem out of the ordinary. billsaysthis Maybe on the big softball field in heaven, but many of us have grown up and this is extaordinary. I'm pretty/really old and I cannot remember another story like this. Mallory should be recognized world wide for this because it is a lesson 99.9% of the people on this earth could learn from (though she would hate that I'm sure). All the talk of athletes not being role models, we all just found one!
posted by gfinsf at 08:40 AM on May 01
Also, off topic, maybe we should go to the locker room and talk about why dyams is leaving. It seemed to work in the past and I feel he is one of the best contributers here and I would hate to see him leave.
posted by gfinsf at 08:10 AM on April 29
rcade, I hope I never think like a reality show producer. I have seen the Osbournes but that was well beyond a train wreck. Who in their right mind (......ooops, now I get it) would do that? Also, while beauty is in the mind of the beholder, I wonder from the pictures I have seen, how RC could find the plate with a fastball, I think he is blind!!
posted by gfinsf at 07:56 AM on April 29
I just keep trying to figure out how a PR/promotion group could think this is a good way to present their client for future work. Let's think. mmmm She has had drug and legal problems in the past so let's put out the story of her hanging out in bars at 15 and having a "relationship" with a married baseball player (and RC makes it all the better because he is universally loved). So now she sounds even more like a skank. Mothers now will really want their daughters to buy her records and watch her shows. Yeah, that's the ticket!!! Let's go with that!!! I don't get it.....
posted by gfinsf at 04:16 AM on April 29
Ejected from the bench but apparently being kept on in an un-named position. It must be because he is owed so much money. They have blown so much money because of him it would seem a buyout would be the best money spent and get him out of the organization completely.
posted by gfinsf at 12:05 AM on April 19
I'm begining to wonder if Canseco is now on Clemens' payroll. Jose is a money whore and Clemens might think if he gets the man who has told the truth, for the most part, to say he's clean then that's a big plus in his column. Canseco's statements about believing what Clemens said at the Congressional hearing goes against almost any logic. I also think Clemens knows there are big cracks in his credibility. A deal with the devil?? I don't know, but, what if??? Go easy, it's only a thought.
posted by gfinsf at 10:29 AM on March 27
As disgusting as the whole thing was it was the last punch that borders on criminal. It seemed like he was done then threw that last one at an opening he saw to hurt Nadeau badly. That extra punch deserves a season to me not 7 games. And would they miss him anyway? The 19-year-old Roy was near the bottom of the league’s goaltending statistics in the regular season, with a 3-10 record in 22 games and a 3.96 goals-against average.
posted by gfinsf at 08:29 AM on March 26
Hey tahoemoj, WTF did you just mean by your last statement? I looked up your bio and it dosn't say where you are from. Where are you from and what gives you the right to call anywhere a cesspool other than where you live right now??? I have never lived in either of those two states but I'm sure a lot of fine people are pretty pissed at you right now. That was some very nasty talk about anywhere hockey or not.
posted by gfinsf at 05:35 AM on March 25
Not sure what this has to do with Charles Barkley with no quotes from him. Maybe I'm missing the whole thing, but I can say I have met him, and he is one of the nicest guys you would ever meet. He spoke, signed and was as gracious as any speaker I have heard. He was speaking to kids in SF (This was about 5 years ago). The only question he said was out bounds was "How much did he weigh?" I hope he does run in Alabama and will be a voice for kids, he means it, really.
posted by gfinsf at 10:01 AM on March 17
Gotta love the whiskey nose on Smoky Burgess. Wade Boggs wouldn't have a chance with those guys with his Miller Lites.
posted by gfinsf at 03:56 AM on March 12
Briatore was born in Verzuolo near Cuneo, Italy, in the Maritime Alps, from a family of elementary school teachers. He got a diploma in Land Surveying at Fassino di Busca's high school with the lowest grades. Briatore found early work as a ski instructor and restaurant manager. He opened a restaurant named Tribüla, which was Briatore's nickname. The restaurant eventually closed. In the 1970s he lived in Cuneo and became an assistant to businessman Attilio Dutto, owner of the Paramatti Vernici (formerly owned by Michele Sindona). Dutto was killed on March 21, 1979 in a car bomb attack ascribed to the Red Brigades. Briatore next moved to Milan and worked in the Italian stock exchange. During this period, he met Luciano Benetton, founder of the Benetton clothing company. The two became friends and eventually business partners. Briatore was involved in the bankruptcy of Paramatti, and eventually convicted on various counts of fraud in Bergamo and Milan to 4 years and 6 months of prison. To avoid imprisonment, he fled to Saint Thomas in the Virgin Islands, where he kept close relations to Benetton and opened some Benetton stores. Sounds like a very colorful background. Didn't know the man so I looked it up. Lots of money. Sure he will invest it to make things better. Looking at the pictures, I would never eat at his restaurant, if that plate of food looks good, it must be the star power not the appeal or taste.
posted by gfinsf at 03:13 AM on March 05
BoKnows, That is from a professional player's mind set. What these players are going through is literally criminal and their family members are victims of criminal acts. I remember the first incident (in my memory) of player harassment was when Chris Washburn of NC State stole a stereo, or something, and the Duke students got all over him. I remember thinking that was rough but funny, what we see some places now is no longer funny. You can shame BK for some of his actions but I hope you appluade him, in hindsight, for doing the right thing when "his" fans got out of control. This has to happen more, in that case, BK was an example of good sportsmanship.
posted by gfinsf at 06:04 AM on February 29
http://www.oursportscentral.com/uniforms/usflunis.html A link to the uniforms. They cerainly had great team names.
posted by gfinsf at 02:17 AM on February 26
steelergirl, Thinking about what you said and also thinking of the change in ownership, Cleveland's stadium and all, I'm very interested in why you say that is the best rivalry? I'm not questioning your opinion, just asking to you to explain. Personally, I think I would look at this like this is a new team (old colors) and thus the old rivalry is kind of lost. Honestly, just wondering how it has hung on to be the best? Don't you feel a bit sorry for them rather than kicking their A@@es now?
posted by gfinsf at 05:26 AM on February 25
Off topic, but I would have to weigh in with the Steelers/Browns being the "biggest rivalry" in sports. If you are talking football, and talking the U.S. ;) It might have been except for the small "leave of absence" caused by Mr Modell so maybe not "all time" in my mind. But I'm sure the Dog Pound still goes crazy. The Raiders vs Steelers of the 70's, that was the greatest football rivalry I ever read about or saw (on TV). That was hate.
posted by gfinsf at 03:30 AM on February 25
steelergirl, I agree completely with your examples of different stadiums where "fans" make it difficult, but in Indy it was reported and somewhat confirmed by audio tapes of the broadcast and workers from the stadium that noise was pumped in through the speaker system. http://www.nowpublic.com/sports/colts-suspected-quieting-patriots-fake-noiseCBS has said it was their fault, end of case for you/all? Or maybe the Commish burned the tapes of that too? Just very strange how that went away so quickly without a question. against the Pats.
posted by gfinsf at 08:25 AM on February 20
I'm a Colts fan and honesty is about the last thing we as Colts fans have to worry about. by sportnut Not putting it on the same scale, but wasn't it Indy that was accused of piping crowd noise into their stadium to perhaps disrupt the offensive signals of a team? That seems to be real time tampering (cheating).
posted by gfinsf at 06:07 AM on February 20
Wow, what a fall for LT. From kicking butt to pounding out "We kick they booty." Drugs will ruin your life. A UNC degree down the drain. Sad, so sad.
posted by gfinsf at 01:27 AM on February 10
TBH, I guess you have the poll numbers on the people in Indiana who like or dislike BK. You always seem to ask for the facts, got them? That was pretty harsh even toward toward someone you seem to have a bone to pick with.
posted by gfinsf at 06:45 AM on February 06
Also I have to say if anyone questions Tom Brady's toughness they need a reality check. The strip of his arm when he was throwing that one pass in slow motion (was watching the ESPN feed) looked like his arm was going to be broken. If he was bitching on the sidelines good for him, I never saw quit in his eyes. He got beaten up badly but was there in the end. He's a winner and yesterday will not take that away.
posted by gfinsf at 09:34 AM on February 05
As some one who has not watched the Patriots all year on TV, I live in Bangkok, (but did get up at 4:30 am to be in a bar by 5:30 to get a seat), I have to ask: After reading all the records they set this year, it seemed to me the Pats were way to conservative from the start. I thought they would take shots down field from their first posession and go for the knock out early. Their play calling was so conservative I don't think they ever gave themselves a chance before all hell broke loose with the Giants front 7. And after the interception, a screen and 2 runs.....I would have bet the farm they would go deep then. Does anyone who watched them play this year agree or was this a typical mix of plays that was sucessful for them during the year? I grant the Giants' defense changed the whole game once they got going but I still think the Pats never really gave their offense a chance to get the Giants back on their heels. Comments?
posted by gfinsf at 09:20 AM on February 05
I'm sure the NBA and other leagues have people at the ready to speak to and help young players with financial planning. If not, there at are whole lot of other sharks out their that will get them listening. Unfortunately those are the ones that they listen to, family (who don't know how to invest), friends (who want to spend it) and themselves (who think it will never run out). It can't be mandated but shouldn't someone who takes 20% of your income and invests it conseratively be a smart thing to do for these players? They didn't (for the most part) have $ to begin with so what would they miss but financial security? Maybe a 48 hour seminar without breaks will make them say OK!! Wish I had 20% of what I made invested (which would have hurt) much less 20% of millions that player would never miss if he/she never saw it and couldn't spend it.
posted by gfinsf at 05:24 AM on February 01
His boss is a woman who I imagine showed him the technique. That would be a scary girl friend!
posted by gfinsf at 11:16 PM on January 26
The first betting line I saw was Pats +14, a big number after what has happened the last 4-6 weeks. But I think the Pats are due for a break out game and Bilichick will have Brady going to Moss and Welker early and often. History is there and I think they will go for it guns blazing. They have the better talent and will try to run it up ala 49's vs Broncos in '90 (indoors perfect conditions.) I have a great deal of respect for what the Giants have done but the "law of averages" says they are due for a "normal" game. I think the Pats will have an "outstanding" game. Give the points, take the Pats, easy. (subject to humiliation)
posted by gfinsf at 06:27 AM on January 21
It's been said many times, if you toss a ball to an American child, they will try to catch it, a child from most other countries will try to kick it. I never appreciated soccer (football) until I moved where it is the number one game. The enthusiasm of their fans is contagious and the more you watch the more beautiful it is. To watch Tom Brady throw a perfect pass 50 yards to Randy Moss on the dead run is beautiful, to watch the same thing done in soccer with their feet is amazing. I believe each player in soccer has to have a much broader skill set than most American sports. They might all be called 5 tool athletes, run, jump, kick, head, and slide to defend, and maybe more.
posted by gfinsf at 03:11 AM on January 19
I think it was linked to YOUTUBE in September so I doubt they are having that much fun preping for the Pack, but great video.
posted by gfinsf at 02:44 AM on January 12
Cave_Man, as an aside, did you happen to read Hilton's grandfather is leaving 97% of his wealth to charity? Good on him, Paris probably is still sobbing though she will never be poor.
posted by gfinsf at 02:42 AM on January 12
Does anyone else think this is going to turn into a, "I told him that Lidocaine and B-12 were OK but I never told him to give me something else ."? Clemens: OK give me the Lido and B-12 but nothing else. (drops pants) McNamee: (snicker) OK Rog, that's all I'm going to give you today. Clemens: Ouch, That was a big shot, you're sure that's all you gave me. McNamee: Trust me Roger, I would never do what you didn't specifically ask for (cough).
posted by gfinsf at 05:32 AM on January 04
I just loved the run up, it looked like it began outside the state and ran through the garage by the pillar, just flat out nailing it. That looked the most dangerous. The flight was so smooth, I wonder if he looked around when he was up their. I doubt it, but it would have been beautiful to see. Maybe next time a helmet cam. Impressive, you bet!
posted by gfinsf at 06:02 AM on January 02
What is even more scary is I think she was really happy when that picture was taken! Something really good just happened. Now imagine when something bad happens, then that would be truely frightening.
posted by gfinsf at 08:00 AM on December 23
skydivedad, thanks. Hope there are lots of "Can you belive the ____'s logo looked/s like that!" Might be fun to watch and see what people say. Some are beautiful some are, well.. I'll mention Duke, old (ugly), Delaware State, present (great), and the Boston Bruins, original, (had to start somewhere), to begin with. Take a look it should be fun.
posted by gfinsf at 10:14 AM on October 29
Raiders, NFL can't allow abusive Cable to continue as head coach
Michael Silver had a very credible story, I thought, http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ms-hansonspeaks101009&prov=yhoo&type=lgns And now the ex-wife and girlfriend as well. Does Davis do anything?