Usually Aaron reserves his wisdom for the comments. This time Smitty took the lead on the discussion. With most of Rochester off and sleeping in, I had to get up and go to work this morning. While driving in, I had the opportunity to listen to the ‘Mike and Mike’ show on ESPN radio. Filling in for Greenie and Golic was Sean Salisbury and Erik Kuselias. During my 10 minute … [Read more...] about From Aaron – 2007: The Good and the Bad
Archives for December 2007
No Longer Undefeated
Was it a case of a holiday hangover? Maybe a letdown after knocking another from the ranks of the undefeated? Or did the Pitt Panthers simply overlook the Dayton Flyers? Whatever the reason the Panthers laid an egg, and the Flyers brought down another Big East foe.Senior, Brian Roberts (no, not that Brian Roberts), dropped thirty-one, including five of eight behind the arc, as … [Read more...] about No Longer Undefeated
Clipboard National Semi-Finals
4p.m. Fiesta Bowl - Glendale, Arizona: #1 O.S.U. vs. #5 U.S.C. Forecasters are calling for partly cloudy skies with a high of fifty-eight. 7:30p.m. Rose Bowl - Pasadena, California: #3 L.S.U. vs. #10 Florida. The mid-day high of sixty-three will drop into the forties as variable winds will pick up during the evening hours. … [Read more...] about Clipboard National Semi-Finals
What’s In A Number?
8 to 1 - as in the number of touchdowns to interceptions thrown by Tom Brady. 1600 - as in the amount of dollars some fans are reportedly willing to part with to see Brady’s Patriots go for 16 and 0. 3.41 to 1 - as in Steve Nash’s assist to turnover ratio. Imagine what that number would be if ‘Kindergarten’ Marion could shoot (can’t take credit for the nickname - Aaron, I’ll … [Read more...] about What’s In A Number?
Giants Make It Three In A Row
Adding to the mounting argument of parity versus mediocrity in the NFL, the New York Giants have managed to qualify for the post-season a third consecutive time. Buoyed by an opportunistic defense and spirited running attack the Giants fended off the feisty Buffalo Bills, 38-21.Despite another lackluster performance by Eli Manning the Jints punched their ticket for the NFL’s … [Read more...] about Giants Make It Three In A Row