Pigskin Rapture Book Review Reviews by Russ_Cohen - September 29, 2016October 3, 20160 This book captures what’s great about Texas Football. Having spent some time at the University of Houston, attending games for the Cougars, Astros, and Oilers (back in the day) I was pleased to see the homage to the Houston Astrodome. It’s sad to see it crumbling. I had a few
Jay Bruce is Heating Up Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - September 29, 2016October 1, 20160 Its good to be Jay Bruce these days. Yes, it's actually the truth. Bruce homered for the second straight game in the Mets’ 5-2 victory over the Marlins last night at Marlins Park. It was also his third home run in five games. That constitutes a hot streak, right? Despite Bruce’s struggles, he
The Jets Should Trade for Drew Brees Footballology by Russ_Cohen - September 28, 2016September 28, 20160 On November 2nd let’s hope we wake up to hear that the New York Jets have traded _____ and a first round pick to the New Orleans Saints for quarterback Drew Brees. Ryan Fitzpatrick aside, if he can manage to keep the Jets around the .500 mark by Week 8
A Night For The Marlins To Grieve And Celebrate Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - September 27, 2016September 28, 20160 Marlins ace Jose Fernandez was supposed to start last night’s game against the Mets. That didn’t happen since he was dead after a boating accident along with a couple of his friends early Sunday morning. Life had to go on for the Marlins. It never stops. So the Marlins moved onward
This Jets Loss Should Raise Concerns Footballology by Leslie Monteiro - September 26, 2016September 26, 20160 In the words of Dallas Morning News baseball writer Gerry Fraley, what a beating! The Chiefs gave the Jets one at Arrowhead Stadium yesterday. In a game the Jets lost 24-3 to the Chiefs, it was not competitive. It was over in the first quarter. The Jets stunk offensively and defensively. It
What Now For Team USA? Hockeyology by Chris Wassel - September 24, 2016September 24, 20160 It is an excellent question. The American hockey squad went 0-3 in the tournament. They were outscored 11-5. Everybody knows this. So why pile on the bus? The answer to that is a bit simple. Most have covered the same old narratives to the point where even the coaches and
Conforto Hasn’t Given Up On Himself Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - September 24, 20161 It has not been an easy season for Michael Conforto. He has gone through slumps. He has been benched, and he was even demoted to Triple-A Las Vegas. Despite all that, Conforto can atone for his awful season by having a good September and maybe a good postseason. He could be on his
Kevin Durant and Sparkling Ice Team Up to Unveil Seattle Basketball Court Renovation Hoopsology by Russ_Cohen - September 24, 2016September 29, 20160 Preston, WA (September 23, 2016) – Sparkling Ice®, part of the Talking Rain® Beverage Company portfolio, is proud to support its continued partnership with NBA MVP, Kevin Durant by unveiling a basketball court renovation in Sparkling Ice’s hometown of Seattle, WA on Friday, September 23rd at Powell Barnett Park. This
SIXTIES AT FENWAY: FLASHBACK Uncategorized by Harvey Frommer - September 24, 20160 This was the opening day lineup on April 19th as the new decade began at Fenway Park. Don Buddin ss Pete Runnels 2B Frank Malzone Gene Stephens rf Ted Williams lf Bobby Thomson cf Ron Jackson 1b Haywood Sullivan c Tom Brewer p It was 58 degrees at the start of the game. Playing before 35, 162 against the Yankees
So Many Prospects Shined at the 2016 All American Prospects Game Hockeyology by Shawn Reznik - September 24, 2016September 24, 20160 Philadelphia - - Two of Philadelphia’s most prominent hockey figures came back to the ice at the Wells Fargo Center last night. Instead of gearing up in their usual hockey garb, John LeClair and Mark Howe were dressed in suits as coaches behind the bench. The two were given the
