Some 2018 Five Nations Notables Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - February 15, 2018February 15, 20180 I had a chance to take in a few games yesterday and here are some of the highlights. They’re all 2018 draft eligible with the exception of Hughes and Honka: 1) Andrei Svechnikov – 6-2, 188 – RW - He had a pretty goal on a one-timer. He really looks good
How Professional Baseball Began Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - February 13, 2018February 13, 20180 With baseball paying out bigger and bigger salaries and the sport continuing to expand its global reach, it is mind-boggling and consciousness-raising to flash back to its simpler times and simple origins as a professional sport, a time of the Cincinnati Red Stockings - baseball's first professional team. Attorney Aaron B.
The Flyers Are Playing the Long Game with Patrick Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - February 12, 20180 Earlier this season there was a lot of “talk” around how much better Nico Hischier was compared to Nolan Patrick. The Devils had a shot at both and chose the Swiss player first overall. The Flyers chose the Canadian with the second overall pick in 2017. Patrick started out slow
Chris Long Gifts Philly Teammates Rare Whisky before Victory Parade Footballology by Russ_Cohen - February 7, 20180 In honor of the Eagles big win, defensive end Chris Long generously gifted bottles of Crown Royal XR to the entire 2018 squad. The bottles of $130 whisky come enclosed in blue velvet bags that were embroidered to reflect the team’s achievement. Long had the following to say about their accomplishment: “We
Harri Sateri is on Fire Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - February 6, 2018February 6, 20180 I got an exclusive with the goalie back in 2008 before the draft. He was drafted by the San Jose Sharks and then he went on a sojourn that eventually saw him making his NHL debut in Florida. He's started six games and has appeared in eight. He's now won
BoSox Sidebars: Spring Training, “The Kid,” Tom Yawkey & more Uncategorized by Harvey Frommer - February 6, 20180 With the Super Bowl behind us thoughts turn in New England to perhaps the area’s most beloved sports team –the Boston Red Sox. Herewith for your reading pleasure, snippets about the Old Towne Team. Enjoy. MEL PARNELL: I was 25-years old in 1947 when I went to spring training at Sarasota,
Cris Collinsworth Ruined the Super Bowl 52 Broadcast Footballology by Russ_Cohen - February 5, 2018February 5, 20185 Cris Collinsworth derailed the broadcast to the point that a lot of people wanted to turn off the sound. It seemed for the larger part of this game he was on the wrong side of the coverage. He was wrong on every review, now the NFL is a partner in that
Say It Ain’t Just, Joe Footballology by Russ_Cohen - February 2, 2018February 3, 20180 The New York Jets won Super Bowl III when I was five. I think it was on in my house but nobody seems to remember. I was aware of it and Joe Namath was my favorite quarterback as a result. As with most kids I thought this kind of winning
Go See Camp Jeep at the Philly Auto Show Uncategorized by Russ_Cohen - February 1, 2018February 1, 20180 Camp Jeep features a thrilling "can't miss" hill climb where passengers experience traction capabilities while climbing the 13-foot high, 35 degree Jeep Mountain, the icon of the ride. Riders are over 16 feet off the ground when they sit on top of Jeep Mountain. New for 2017: Guests will experience a
The First Super Bowl: Excerpted from When It was Just a Game Footballology by Harvey Frommer - January 31, 2018January 31, 20180 With the next Super Bowl almost upon the globe and ready to take center stage, we flash back to the first one whose name officially was the AFL-NFL Championship Game. My book has many oral history memories. Herewith, just a few of those who were there at the game remember
