By Paul Gotham Whew! Now that the digging out is finished from the season's first snow storm. Some thoughts to share. Western New York well-represented in Vancouver The United States will take 23 hockey players to the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Of those going, two hail from Upstate New York. Patrick Kane (Chicago Black Hawks) from Buffalo and Ryan Callahan (New York … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks | January 3rd, 2010
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Rebounds & Putbacks | 12/27
By Paul Gotham Just another night at the office Steve Nash’s numbers on Christmas Day: 14 pts. on 6-10 shooting from the field/ 1-1 from the free throw line and 1-3 from the arc. To go with those points, Nash accumulated eight assists. The final number should not be overlooked. With eight, Nash had more assists than baskets made. Phoenix defeated the lowly … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks | 12/27
Merry Christmas!
By Paul Gotham A Merry Christmas to all of our loyal readers. A sampling of Christmas favorites: Linus explains the true meaning of Christmas. George Bailey helps another angel get his wings. The Grinch discovers the meaning of the season. Rudolph to the rescue. Frosty the Snow Man. George C. Scott and Christmas present. Santa Claus is comin' to … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas!
Rebounds & Putbacks | December 20th, 2009
By Paul Gotham Time to cruise through the sports world and get a grab bag of stories. Here are items of interest that could spur on some discussion. Dude looks like a lady. Props to Andrew Bogut. After one season in the NBA, the native of Australia found himself a little disappointed with the turnout for his Milwaukee Buck games. He missed the raucous crowds of his … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks | December 20th, 2009
Rebounds & Put Backs | December 13th, 2009
By Paul Gotham Banner weekend for Upstate New York hockey Friday night, the Chicago Black Hawks paid a visit to Buffalo's HSBC Arena for a frozen pond battle with the Sabres. The game marked a first as three Buffalo natives suited for the same NHL game. Home grown products, Tim Kennedy and Patrick Kaleta, suit up for the Sabres. Chicago's Patrick Kane also hails from New … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Put Backs | December 13th, 2009