by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell What do Bruce Springsteen and The English Premier League have in common? Admittedly not much. But the Boss does have a way with words, and in honor of his much anticipated halftime performance in Super Bowl XLIII, I figured he could help me better understand the first half of the Premier League season and perhaps even what to expect. "Waste your … [Read more...] about The Boss explains the first half ’08-’09 Premier League Campaign
Kay Yow 1942-2009
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell I won't try to act like I have much merit in discussing the life and career of NC State women's coach, Kay Yow. Most of what I know about her I know from ESPN. In fact, if you want to read a true memorial about Coach Yow, check out Mechelle Voepel's article at ESPN.com. However, my degree of separation is actually not too far from Coach Yow. I … [Read more...] about Kay Yow 1942-2009
Another Friggin’ Trophy for Manchester United
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Excuse the informality of the title, but that's how I felt when I saw Manchester United hoisting yet another 2008 championship trophy. The Red Devils are the most recent champions of the FIFA Club World Cup, played in Japan this year, which pits the best club teams from each continental region. That gives Sir Alex Furgeson's club four trophies in … [Read more...] about Another Friggin’ Trophy for Manchester United
Pomp(ey)ous Decision: Redknapp goes to Tottenham
I wish players would all spend their careers with one team. I’m not an idealist; I know this wasn’t even the case before free agency. But it would be nice, you know? Even more bothersome are the coaches who seem to bounce from team to team. It’s like Larry Brown was throwing darts and…bulls eye! “Thanks Detroit, off to the next city before I’m actually expected to win on a … [Read more...] about Pomp(ey)ous Decision: Redknapp goes to Tottenham
White Hart Lane and the Importance of Frugality
The only objection I have against European club football is not having playoffs. As an American sports fan, this is a hard concept for me to grasp. Despite no postseason, relegation encompasses all the anxiety and excitement of a playoff. As the regular season winds down, the bottom of the table plays out like the BCS as teams desperately try to avoid relegation to the league … [Read more...] about White Hart Lane and the Importance of Frugality