Tommie Weatherspoon Has Raised Some Talented Sons Hoopsology by Russ_Cohen - December 10, 2018July 7, 20190 Tommie Weatherspoon has three sons all playing basketball. Two of them Nick and Quinndary play for Mississippi State. The third, Brandon, is a high school senior, and he plays as well for Canton, Mississippi. Clarence Weatherspoon, former 76ers star, is a coach for Southern Miss, no relation. Both of Tommie's sons
Say It Ain’t Syndergaard Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - November 30, 20180 This winter has been a whirlwind for Mets fans. Nobody believed they were “really” in on Bryce Harper, so they could easily ignore that. Many shook their heads as they chose Travis d’Arnaud over Wilmer Flores, but that’s still small potatoes. Trying to acquire Robinson Cano seems to be just
Is Brady Tkachuk Battling For the Calder? Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - November 29, 20180 Brady Tkachuk loves hockey. Hockey brings his joy and that joy is passed on to his teammates on and off the ice. You can tell, even as a rookie, that he’s one of the most popular players on the team. Even if he was a mucker and grinder, he’d still
Sports Book Reviews Uncategorized by Harvey Frommer - November 28, 20180 This is the time of year for sports book giving and getting. Below are the top choices from your favorite critic. THE PATS by Glenn Stout and Richard A. Johnson (Houghton Mifflin $35.00, 365 pages) gets my vote for the best sports book of 2018. Detailed, carefully crafted, filled with fun,
West Laurel Hill Cemetery Honors Hobey Baker’s Legacy with Commemoration Hockeyology by Sportsologist - November 28, 2018November 28, 20180 BALA CYNWYD, PA – November 2018 – West Laurel Hill Cemetery, in partnership with the Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation, is pleased to commemorate the legendary hockey player Hobart (Hobey) Baker upon the 100thanniversary of his passing. Historic West Laurel Hill Cemetery, the final resting place of Hobey Baker, will
Interview with Charlotte Hornets rookie Devonte Graham Hoopsology by Russ_Cohen - November 27, 20180 Hear what Devonte Graham thinks about the Charlotte Hornets and owner, Michael Jordan.
No Heavy Lifting Book Review Hockeyology Reviews by Russ_Cohen - November 21, 20180 No Heavy Lifting is the latest tome from Rob Simpson, sometimes author, always a morning radio host on Sirius NHL Network Radio. Versed on all sports, this book shows off his versatility and fun nature as he toured around the world chronicling many of his adventures. ECW Press has a winner
You Don’t Trade Players Like Noah Syndergaard Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - November 21, 2018November 21, 20180 This isn’t R.A. Dickey we’re talking about here. That trade was explainable, and Noah Syndergaard was a part of that deal. Top prospect, Travis d’arnaud was the jewel of the deal. At least that’s what the Mets thought and so far it’s been the opposite and it will stay that
ECAC Player Notes Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - November 17, 2018November 18, 20180 Here are some player notes from players who don’t get a lot of press. Princeton Christian O’Neill– 5-11, 175 – LW - Freshman –He’s strong around the net. On the second line. He moves the puck up quickly into the offensive zone up the wall. He has good communication with his teammates
Shoeless Joe Remains a Scapegoat Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - November 15, 2018November 15, 20180 With the recent announcement of a new class of inductees to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the skeletons in the closet come front and center once again. Pete Rose and and "Shoeless Joe" are becoming baseball's odd couple - both ineligible for the Hall of Fame because of a lifetime ban,