By Paul Casey Gotham Picking up where he left off, Pat Urckfitz tossed a perfect inning of relief as the Peoria Javelinas fell to the Surprise Rafters 8-6 in the season opener of the Arizona Fall League. After more than a month break from game action, Urckfitz showed no signs of rust. The third-year pro came on in the fifth inning with his team trailing 5-1 and retired … [Read more...] about Urckfitz Perfect in First AFL Appearance
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Week 5 Sunday Scores & Monday Prediction
By TLarner This weekend was a great example of parity in the NFL. Would you believe the Super Bowl Champs would be knocked out by anundrafted rookie making his first start at quarterback? And that the Lions would put up 44 points with their backup QB? There are also no undefeated teams left, unlike last year when the Colts and Saints both started … [Read more...] about Week 5 Sunday Scores & Monday Prediction
Week 5 Notes & Predictions
By TLarner We've just witnessed the first blockbuster trade of 2010. What impact will that have on the season? Will we have anymore undefeated teams after this week? Monday’s Results In case you missed it, the Patriots blew the Dolphins out of the water on Monday. Coach Belichick relied not only on Tom Brady and his offense, but the defense … [Read more...] about Week 5 Notes & Predictions
Dear Life: I Give Up. Sincerely, Apathetic Sports Fan
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The 21st century remains one of those ambivalent time periods where some have perhaps moved on too quickly, leaving history and physical labor in the dust, while others seem determined to stay stubborn and be the anchor to everyone else's sail. Me? I'm conflicted daily. I'm one of those types that feels like he should have been born in the early … [Read more...] about Dear Life: I Give Up. Sincerely, Apathetic Sports Fan
Who Am I? | 9/28/10
By Paul Casey Gotham ****Remember, try this without research. Make like Wally, and release your inner James Joyce. Show us your stream of consciousness as you try to decipher the answer. Let's see. Where do I start? Not many major leaguers come from northern New York state. Yeah, my hometown is known for the Eisenhower Lock and hockey. Sheesh, you couldn't imagine how a … [Read more...] about Who Am I? | 9/28/10