The New York Jets Are a Lock To Take This Quarterback

Footballology

by Russ_Cohen - April 17, 2018April 17, 20180

When the New York Jets are on the clock at the 2018 NFL Draft in Arlington, Texas, which quarterbacks will be on the board? We all think we know but maybe the oddsmakers have a better idea? April 26th is the day. That’s just around the corner and the speculation is

Sean Stone is Fantastic in Campy New Movie

Entertainment

by Russ_Cohen - April 17, 20183

Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece releases on May25th. It’s a fun movie featuring Sean Stone as “The Fist” as he travels through a bizarrely funny world trying to right a lot of wrongs. “I’ll be honest that was Alex Wraith’s idea. The character of the fist. Alex said

Travis Sanheim Likes Home Cooking

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - April 16, 2018April 16, 20180

Travis Sanheim plays better in the friendly confines of the Wells Fargo Center. A lot of rookies play this way and the key is to get the most of them on the road as well. In the regular season Sanheim had 10 points on the season and seven of them

REMEMBERING JERRY COLEMAN

Baseballology

by Harvey Frommer - April 11, 20180

"The Yankees were not our team, they were our religion." –Jerry Coleman My connection to Jerry Coleman goes all the way back to 1975 when I was researching and interviewing for my first book - - A Baseball Century: the First Hundred Years of the National League. I met him in San

Baseball Can Be a Hard Game to Manage

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - April 2, 2018April 2, 20180

So many people have watched baseball over the years. Most think they can manage, and I think many could, if they listen to their coaching staffs. In the 21st century a manager is supposed to be a “people person”. He has to make sure he connects with his players and

Thoughts on the 2018 Frozen Four

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - March 30, 2018March 30, 20180

The 2018 Frozen Four will take place in St. Paul Minnesota April 5-7th. Minnesota Duluth will play Ohio State in the semifinals on ESPN2, coverage starts at 5PM et on the 5th. Michigan takes on Notre Dame that evening at 8:30PM et on ESPN 2. The final game will be

Born Fanatic Book Review

Footballology

by Russ_Cohen - March 27, 2018March 27, 20180

Born Fanatic is a harsh but gripping book dealing with the subject of a star NFL players’ son. The author Michael McCormack dealt with the story of he and football and he and his family, including his dad Mike, who had a long NFL career as an offensive tackle. The dad

FLASHBACK: First Opening Day at Fenway Park

Baseballology

by Harvey Frommer - March 25, 20180

It was damp and chilly throughout New England for most of the spring of 1912, and in Boston, it took a few tries before baseball at a brand new ballpark could be played in decent weather. On April 9th, the Red Sox and Harvard's baseball team met in an exhibition game

2018 NFL Draft Q & A With Tom Geideman

Footballology

by Russ_Cohen - March 20, 2018March 20, 20180

Russ: Can you tell me about the top quarterbacks in the upcoming NFL draft? Tom: I think there are three ‘elite’ quarterbacks in the 2018 draft worthy of being considered a franchise quarterback, and because of the extreme value of the position (the entire offense runs through the QB) and NFL

“YOU COULD LOOK IT UP” –CASEY STENGEL

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - March 18, 20180

"Make 'em pay. Make 'em pay you a thousand dollars. Don't go help those people with their shows for coffee-and-cake money. You're the Yankees—the best. Make 'em pay you high."—Casey Stengel I first met Casey Stengel in the dugout at Shea Stadium when he was the manager and ring-master for the