This past weekend for me, is one of the best in sports - the beginning of a new NFL season, College Football is in full swing and MLB pennant fever is in full motion. Yet, this weekend was marred when the world of basketball lost one of its giants - Don Haskins. Nicknamed "The Bear", Haskins is commonly known for his willingness to recruit African-American basketball players … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Remembering a Legend & Random Rumblings
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Tuesday with Smitty: Olympic Thoughts and other Ramblings
First a disclaimer - When I first started to type this article, the Sox were up 10-0 in the first inning, and Papi had 2 HRs and 6 RBIs in the first inning alone. Well it is the bottom of the 6th and Texas is now AHEAD 15-14. This one is going to hurt. It is like the time you have a hot date with the girl of your dreams - you are on that first date and it is going better then … [Read more...] about Tuesday with Smitty: Olympic Thoughts and other Ramblings
Tuesdays with Smitty: Dear Manny
Dear Manny, As I type this letter to you, I do so with a heavy heart. The events that have transpired over the last week, have made it possible - albeit small possibility – that you may not be a card carrying member of Red Sox Nation come the next Tuesdays with Smitty. Note to all readers : As I am typing this Manny just grounded into a 6-4-3 double play and didn’t even … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Dear Manny
Tuesdays with Smitty: A Midseason Review
Now that the All-Star game has come and gone - let's take a look at where teams are halfway through the season and how my predictions are looking. Grim? Maybe? On target? Well, I won't go that far yet, but let's see how I did: American League: American League East - Smitty's Pick: Boston Red Sox Actual: For the most part of the first half it was a 2 team race, but the … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: A Midseason Review