Another week of great sports action, and so many great performances with which to choose. Step right up readers and give us the one performance that stands out for you this week.
I am going with the Minnesota Twins and their ‘never-say-die’ attitude.
On September 6th, the Twins trailed the Detroit Tigers for the American League Central by seven games. By last Monday, Ron Gardenhire’s team trailed by three with a four-game set against the leaders from Motown.
Despite touching Tiger ace, Justin Verlander, for four runs, the Twins trailed the Tigers by two after splitting that series. Finishing the season at home against the 65-win Kansas City Royals looked good on the surface. That is until one considers the Twins would face Zzzzzzzzach Grienke. Minnesota crossed the dish four times versus the AL Cy Young probable, swept the Royals, and by virtue of a mild Tiger implosion, are looking at a one-game playoff on Tuesday.
Break out the ‘Homer Hankies.’ Tuesday’s game in the Dome should be a wild one.
Who gets your POTW?
I fully support the “Never say Die” Minnesota Twins for POTW. Just can’t say enough about the fight in this team, regardless of what happens Tuesday.
My first honorable mention goes to Notre Dame’s Golden Tate who accounted for 275 yards of offense (244 receiving) during ND’s stirring comeback win vs Washington.
My second honorable mention goes to the Chicago White Sox for playing hard during this last 3 game series at Detroit, winning two games and making the 3rd quite interesting. If they had only played with this type intensity during most of the season … oh well, at least the Twins benefitted!
Phew.. Wally didn’t mention mine.
I am going with Rashard Mendenhall of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Last week he was benched for not being fully up on the playbook. He took the benching to heart and the results are dramatic for this week:
29 rushes for 165 yards and 2 touchdowns.
I don’t like the Steelers, but I have to salut Mike “Omar Epps” Tomlin for the way he handled Mendenhall and for how the running back responded to the benching.
Smitty,
Don’t forget that nasty block Mendenhall dished out.
Smitty
Helmet sticker for the hint. How many is this now?
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At least 6..
Okay. Wow! I knew it was at least three. You gots a ballpeen hammer? You might need to break it out.
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