After trying to absorb as much of the NFL Draft this weekend, I came away with thoughts about teams, as well as some of the other action occurring in sports over the weekend. → The draft really needs to go back to being in the morning and not the 3:00 pm start that it had this year. It is WAAAAAY too much time for Keyshawn, Steve Young and company to try and figure out who … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Draft Weekend Thoughts and other Rumblings
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For Rangers and Sixers weekend is an exercise of opportunities lost
Pittsburgh Penguin fans greeted the New York Rangers with a sea of white Friday night. The energy in the four-decade old Mellon Center was palpable. The ‘Broadway Blue’ responded with the game’s first three goals – the last of which came just a little over three minutes into the game’s second stanza. The veteran club did what any road team desires: quiet the fans. And the … [Read more...] about For Rangers and Sixers weekend is an exercise of opportunities lost
Tuesdays with Smitty: How to save the NHL
Like most, Spring is my favorite time of year. Snow melts, leaves bud on trees, flowers bloom and golf courses dry (yes, I got my first round of 18 in over the weekend). For me, Sports viewing is at its best. March Madness, The Masters, Opening Day and the NBA playoffs bring almost bring a daily water cooler conversation of "Did you see the game last night? " or "Did you see … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: How to save the NHL