February is living up to its reputation here in the northeast. Single digit temperatures combined with forty mile per hour gusts have denizens shivering. Mix today’s weather conditions with Saturday’s air in the forty degree range, and my yard has become a sheet of glass - anyone for a little back yard hockey? Also living up to its reputation is college hoops. With March … [Read more...] about NCAA Hoops is Living Up To Its Maddening Reputation
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Happy non-official Holiday!
As I wrestled through the aisles of my local Fortune 500 grocers, I was reminded how today is the most holiday-like of non-holidays. Usually Sunday-morning grocery shopping is a rather tranquil affair. Not today – people with overflowing grocery carts and a few women looking a little too stressed about the day’s preparations. I could almost envision a movie with a … [Read more...] about Happy non-official Holiday!
It’s The End of the World as We Know It
That’s great. It starts with a loss of Jake Cleveland - on the make. It’s Progressive for God’s sake! Eye of a Djokovic Down goes Federer – so long Rafael – hello Tsonga Feeding off an Aussie feast Yum! Now! Hornets in a fire Representing some eight games Spurs look uninspired Pat Reily and a messy do Guards of the West are comin’ in a fury Breathin’ down Popovic’s neck Team … [Read more...] about It’s The End of the World as We Know It
Conference Play the Remedy for Complacency et al
Anyone concerned that the College Hoops’ season was beginning to become predictable need not worry. Conference play offered the right dosage to ward off any complacency. Three of the top nine and eight of the top twenty-five fell to conference opponents on Saturday. Gary Williams and his Terrapins proved to be giant killers once again, USC found Love in Pauley, and K-State … [Read more...] about Conference Play the Remedy for Complacency et al
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