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| Name: | Rob Kailey |
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| Member since: | January 29, 2002 |
| Last visit: | June 27, 2003 |
Wulfgar! has posted 4 links and 39 comments to SportsFilter and no links and 9 comments to the Locker Room.
Tears of strife. Does the race war continue in tennis? The view of one involved who thinks so. But, Serena rocks anyway ...
posted on June 26, 2003 - Go to the detail view for this result
The right fit? So the Broncos want Plummer. They drafted Tommy Maddox to be the heir of the irreplacable John Elway, only to trade him away to a team that makes Maddox a star. Rich Gannon gets passed like smelly cheese from 5 teams until he fits like a soft leather glove with the Raiders. Gannon becomes league MVP in the right program. Not necessarily asking just about the NFL, what makes a standout player the perfect fit? Coaching, teamwork, or something more ethereal?
posted on January 28, 2003 - Go to the detail view for this result
What a letdown! You're a fan, you're excited, involved, rooting for the goal, and your sports hero just quits. Sometimes, it's just got to piss you off. But in Swingley's case, I'm just very very disappointed. How 'bout it folks, let's hear your stories of the "Big Letdown".
posted on March 06, 2002 - Go to the detail view for this result
IDITAROD! Forget the winter Olympics, the true test of a frosty will starts March 3. In 1925, the heroism of a very special dog and a man saved the children of Nome Alaska from a deadly epidemic. The modern race commemorates that event by pitting mushers and dogs against the brutal Alaskan landscape. Who should be favored? Why Doug Swingley, of course. Training his dogs in the high mountains of Montana, Swingley has broken record after record. He's coming back, and the Alaskans ain't gonna like that. (Sorry, Swingley is touring the western part of the state before he heads north, and I just couldn't wait to post this.)
posted on February 05, 2002 - Go to the detail view for this result
The right fit? So the Broncos want Plummer. They drafted Tommy Maddox to be the heir of the irreplacable John Elway, only to trade him away to a team that makes Maddox a star. Rich Gannon gets passed like smelly cheese from 5 teams until he fits like a soft leather glove with the Raiders. Gannon becomes league MVP in the right program. Not necessarily asking just about the NFL, what makes a standout player the perfect fit? Coaching, teamwork, or something more ethereal?
posted by Wulfgar! at 06:47 PM on January 28
So you think your brackets are busted? As one friend put it, 'my bracket looks like Berlin in 1945.' But you probably aren't the only one. The stats in the link are illuminating- relatively few people made some of the correct calls. (slightly more inside.)
posted by tieguy at 09:12 PM on March 18
I have to admit, I didn't do any picks this year. Looking at the strengths and weaknesses in all the brackets, just made my brain bleed. Maybe I am psychic, but I definately saw this year as a "no way to pick 'em" proposition.
posted at 02:53 PM on March 18
"Every Thang's Going To Be All White." After failed attempts to persuade a local school to change its mascot, a group of American Indian Students in Colorado decided to offer a different perspective, naming its intramural hoops team "The Fighting Whities."
posted by rosey8810 at 09:14 AM on March 13
Yeah, but can they play ball? They're gonna look pretty silly if they lose alot.
posted at 03:17 PM on March 13
SF Giants' 2B Jeff Kent breaks his wrist at a self-serve car wash, and the vicious cycle of athletes injuring themselves in stupid ways endures. What are your favorite stupid injury sports memories?
posted by Prince Valium at 10:44 AM on March 04
Though not as humorous as the examples here, I still get afeared of them bad juju injuries out of nowhere. I still want a clear explanation of how in hell Ed McCaffrey broke his leg. I keep getting this picture of the much fickle sports gods, saying "Thou hast displeased me, thus I must smite you", and *poof*, instant groin pull while jogging softly in warmup for a race (Carl Lewis did that).
posted at 04:01 PM on March 04
Jessie Armstead joins Redskins. Now you have Armstead and Arrington, not a bad combo I think... Reidel Anthony signed as well.
posted by owillis at 01:01 PM on March 01
Welcome to RedskinsFilter! (Just kidding, owillis). Armstead is a stratigic pick, in light of the favored Eagles in the NFC east. Their mobility on the offense was the bane of all other NFC East rivals, and Armstead goes a long way to countering that. But, doesn't it seem a little bit like the 'Skins are aquiring to beat a few teams as opposed to beating the league? Maybe that's wise on their part?
posted at 04:09 PM on March 01
Is it March already? Ah, yes, ... Is it March already? Ah, yes, the madness begins. Here's CBS SportsLines projection of the field of 65 (last year they nailed 64 out of 65 schools invited); it includes a nice explanation for the inclusion of each team. And here's their projection of the seeds.
posted by jacknose at 02:40 PM on March 01
Not that this probably matters to most of the known universe, but I wouldn't be so quick to pick Montana State in the Big Sky. They still have a huge game left with Montana. And just because the tournament will probably be here (Bozeman) doesn't guarentee the Bobcats squat. This was a close season in a lot of conferences, and the Big Sky is definately one of the closest.
posted at 04:00 PM on March 01
NBC Sports has their ... NBC Sports has their super-premature NFL preseason picks (warning: annoying popup window), including an all-Pennsylvania Super Bowl. Isn't this ridiculously soon?
posted by kirkaracha at 03:11 PM on March 01
Were you trying to point to a specific article, or are we to read them all. I'm not really complaining (I enjoy reading football news) but I just had another tooth pulled, I'm on painkillers, and a little more specifisity might be nice. One other thing: Romo going to the Raiders scares me. Few things are worse than a cheap shot artist with a chip on his shoulder gunninmg for your favorite team.
posted at 03:54 PM on March 01
More hard luck for comeback ... More hard luck for comeback superstars. First Jordan, now Mario is sidelined for the year. The message couldn't be clearer: Don't even think about it, Big Mac
It seems from the article that Mario's condition pre-dated the Olympics and that he really gutted it out during the games and played through a lot of pain. Now that he has his gold to go with his Cups, should he hang the skates up for good?
posted by holden at 05:28 PM on February 28
With much sadness, I say: Yes. (see, that was easy).
posted at 05:43 PM on February 28
If curling is in the ... If curling is in the Olympics, why not bowling? The International Bowling Federation wants bowling to be an Olympic medal event. The benefits, according to their FAQ, are: the objectivity of its scoring, its gender equity, and the appeal of an additional demographic not otherwise drawn to the Games. Sounds good to me.
posted by Prince Valium at 04:32 PM on February 28
You really don't need ant form of athleticism, just a ball and a funny looking pair of shoes As an avid bowler, I really have to say that's untrue. Form is absolutely everything in competitive bowling. I admit that you don't have to have the body of a athlete to compete, but you definately have to practice longer and harder than many "athletes" do to become a champion at bowling. My worry would be that there is already a hubbub about Americanization of Olympic events. Though bowling isn't strictly American, wouldn't adding that to the Olympics just elevate that anti-US anxiety. By the way, is darts an Olympic event?
posted at 12:09 PM on February 28
What a Relief. The NFL Today on CBS replaces Glanville and Ditka with Esiason and Marino. (Ditka will remain with NFL Today but have a reduced role.) That studio team was absolutely painful to watch. No chemistry. Forced outrageousness. And Britney Spear microphones. (It's the same feeling I get when I watch the NBA on NBC.)
posted by jacknose at 02:32 PM on February 27
Now this is something I would give God thanks for, because watching NFL Today was really hell. Jim Nantz tried to maintain something resembling a professional demeaner, but it was truly painful when Glanville and Ditka would just start shouting, with Randy Cross trying to make any kind of intelligent sense of what those two were screamin' about.
posted at 02:41 PM on February 27
It's one thing to crosspost ... It's one thing to crosspost with Mefi. It's a whole other to do the exact same post: 1,2
posted by owillis at 05:57 AM on February 27
I don't immediately see a problem with it, so, with a sense of unease, I'll ask: What do you see problematic with the cut and paste of crossposts, owillis?
posted at 11:22 AM on February 27
Action figure athletes look neat. Iverson seems like he's ready to strangle someone. They've got NFL figures too...
posted by owillis at 01:33 AM on February 27
These things are great. I have a couple of the action figures from some of the other series, and the detail really is scary. I just wish they would offer NFL hall of fame types. John Elway, Joe Montana, you know the ones.
posted at 08:58 AM on February 27
Slash and burn baby! It's time for NFL teams to get under that cap. Chris Chandler's looking for work, so is Tom Tupa and a couple other Jets. Jessie Armstead is furiously filling out those change of address forms and Elvis may leave the building (PSINet Stadium that is). Here's who may be on the chopping block. Is the carnage worth it to preserve parity?
posted by owillis at 01:37 AM on February 26
*hmmm, Mike Anderson, Olandis Gary, hmmm* Step right up, Terrell Davis, goin' cheap ... (actually it would break my heart). The point of the cap is depth. If you can build it with inexpensive youth (Green Bay Packers) then you have a shot. I just think that the salary cap needs a little breathing room for the fans. There are players we like to see with a particular team, especially our team. The rape and pillage mentality hurts the sensibilities of those of us who follow players, as well as teams. I really wish I had a suggestion other than cap exclusion for a franchise guy, 2 offensive and 2 defensive players (wink wink nudge nudge), but I don't. Alas.
posted at 06:35 PM on February 26
Barry Melrose: "A meteor strike can make or break your season. If a meteor strikes your team's plane, that's bad news. I think the teams that have the best chances in the postseason are the ones that don't get hit by meteors."
I challenge you to find a reason that Barry Melrose should get paid for writing this garbage. Owillis could write a better article.
posted by Samsonov14 at 02:39 PM on February 26
Owillis could write a better article. Well duh! (about hockey may be open to question, though.)
posted at 06:27 PM on February 26
Spurrier trades for Wuerffel, ... Spurrier trades for Wuerffel, and wants to trade for Shane Matthews. Redskins fans nationwide scratch their heads in bewilderment. Does Spurrier really think he can recreate the magic that won a college national title in the pros? Wuerffel has never won a starting job in the pros, so I seriously doubt this will work.
posted by trox at 05:08 PM on February 26
I'm not convinced that Spurrier made a bad move. Give him a line, give him a good cross route receiver, give him a deep threat, and I think Wuerffel can do just fine. Please dis me in a few if I'm wrong, but I think Danny can do well in the pros. Remember the awful years that Testaverdi spent at Tampa. Tools, its all about tools. And who better to know what tools Wuerfful likes than Spurrier. Damnit owillis, I think you gonna' have a contenda' .
posted at 06:23 PM on February 26
Yeah, I know that this is discussion oriented as opposed to link oriented, but we're really not as anal as the mothership, yet, are we? I just want your impressions as to what makes an athlete fit in a certain program, and not another. Honest, I'm not researching a paper; I just kinda wanta know.