For once I can now think of a time where Neil Sedaka's "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" can't help. Before last night's game against the Knicks, there were rumors apparently that Stan Van Gundy, head coach of the Magic, was told by management that Dwight Howard wanted him fired. Reporters asked him while the team was practicing whether or not that was true and he actually confirmed it was true. He went on to say that he...
Wait, wait, What? He actually confirmed he heard that from management? What kind of move is this? Did Van Gundy think it was "be an open book" day? Everyone in the sports world is shocked that he actually spilled the beans on this topic. I myself still can't believe he did it.
The funny thing is that a few moments later, Dwight Howard came by, himself, and basically asked what they were talking about. Stan left while reporters asked Dwight about the comments that Stan made. Dwight shakes it off probably thinking this is a trap. The Magic would lose a stinker to the Knicks, by the way, 96-80. After the game, Dwight refused to answer questions about the incident and Van Gundy tried to move on from it.
What the hell is happening in Orlando? They manage to keep Dwight Howard for another year with him thinking they can make a playoff run and now they are tearing apart at the seams with these kinds of remarks and a 5 game losing streak. Maybe Stan Van Gundy honestly wants out of Orlando. That's the way I see this. You don't help any team by saying these kinds of comments and creating more separation in the locker room. It leads to your team being unable to simple things like beating the Knicks (OOOOHHH).
Friday, April 6, 2012
Gregg Williams' Words for the 49ers
I'm sure that anyone following this Bounty Gate story has heard the pregame speech given by Gregg Williams to his Saints defensive players the night before their NFC Playoff game vs. the 49ers. In it, he uses rough language basically trying to whip his players into a violent frenzy for the game. He has even used specifics talking about specific players and targeting body parts like the ACL. This timing couldn't be worse for the Bounty Gate appeals as this comes out while the appeals are going on.
I'm shocked... that people are shocked. These are grown men that have been trained since their youths to play a violent sport. You don't think that this kind of language gets used? Now I have heard from several analysts that some parts of this audio go too far with the suggestions of targeting body parts but several have also confirmed that a lot of it is commonplace. With a violent game comes people literally calling for violence. To be a fan of football and be shocked about it is a little hypocritical.
Football is a brutal sport: FACE IT OR GET RID OF IT!!!
P.S. Or change it to a degree.
P.P.S. I wonder what the 49ers Defensive Coordinator said before that same game?
I'm shocked... that people are shocked. These are grown men that have been trained since their youths to play a violent sport. You don't think that this kind of language gets used? Now I have heard from several analysts that some parts of this audio go too far with the suggestions of targeting body parts but several have also confirmed that a lot of it is commonplace. With a violent game comes people literally calling for violence. To be a fan of football and be shocked about it is a little hypocritical.
Football is a brutal sport: FACE IT OR GET RID OF IT!!!
P.S. Or change it to a degree.
P.P.S. I wonder what the 49ers Defensive Coordinator said before that same game?
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Kyle Lohse and Cardinals Ruin Miami's Opening Day
The first regular season game of the year (played in America) was played yesterday in sunny Miami, Florida. The Miami Marlins opened their new ballpark to a sellout crowd and a national TV audience. The stadium looked nice, their uniforms new, and the fans were a plenty and excited. Then the world champion Cardinals came in and ruined it all. They got out to an early 3-0 lead and managed to keep the Marlins from doing anything. That was quite literal for a while because Kyle Lohse kept them out of the hit column until the 8th inning. The Cardinals win the game, 4-1.
Practically day one and there was almost another no hitter. Lohse does a great job for the Cardinals filling in for Carpenter and Wainwright. Somewhat of an off way to open a new home but wait a while to see how the team will do. We will also have to wait a while to see how well they can sell that place out over the this whole season.
But baseball is officially back... again. Can't wait to see the Giants and the Red Sox in action.
Practically day one and there was almost another no hitter. Lohse does a great job for the Cardinals filling in for Carpenter and Wainwright. Somewhat of an off way to open a new home but wait a while to see how the team will do. We will also have to wait a while to see how well they can sell that place out over the this whole season.
But baseball is officially back... again. Can't wait to see the Giants and the Red Sox in action.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Baylors Wins Women's Title: 40-0 BABY!!!
While the men's game didn't necessarily have a player that dominated the headlines (though yesterday's performance now gives Anthony Davis an edge there), the women's NCAA Tournament was seemingly only focused on Brittney Griner of Baylor. This perhaps is due to the fact that Griner has been mentioned for a few years now, she very talented, very tall, and also managed to dunk in the tournament. It seemed throughout the Women's Tournament, Griner and her Baylor teammates dominated the bracket. Tonight was no different. Baylor faced Notre Dame for the title in Women's Basketball and Baylor won quite handidly, 80-61. This was Baylor's 2nd title in Women's Basketball but Griner's first.
A huge win for the Lady Bears. Not only do they win a National Title, but they do it while going 40-0, an unprecedented achievement. Griner dominated this game seemingly more so than Anthony Davis did for Kentucky vs. Kansas. She had 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks in the game. While this was a fine moment for an individual athlete, this was also a team title through and through. Congrats to Baylor on their victory.
A huge win for the Lady Bears. Not only do they win a National Title, but they do it while going 40-0, an unprecedented achievement. Griner dominated this game seemingly more so than Anthony Davis did for Kentucky vs. Kansas. She had 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks in the game. While this was a fine moment for an individual athlete, this was also a team title through and through. Congrats to Baylor on their victory.
Dancing in the UK: Wildcats Win National Title
The big dance came to an end last night when it featured the final two teams left in the NCAA Tournament: Kansas vs. Kentucky. Kentucky was the odds on favorite and they certainly showed why. The first half was all Kentucky as they just disrupted the Jayhawks' offense while the Wildcats were able to score big and take a 14 point lead at the half. The second half was a bit different as Kansas fought to come back. However, Kentucky managed to hold back Kansas' comeback efforts long enough that when they started to get hot, they didn't have enough time left. Kentucky holds back Kansas, 67-59, and wins the National Championship.
Congrats to the Wildcats as this is their 8th National Title in Basketball and the first one for their coach, John Calipari. Let's just hope this isn't their first vacated one over the course of time. As for the player of the game, Anthony Davis didn't score a lot of points but he was dominant on defense. He had 16 rebounds and 6 block shots. He and his teammates shut down the low post game of Kansas for most of the game and that's why they won. He also had 6 points and 5 assists.
Well the dance is over and Kentucky is this year's Lord of the Dance. All that's left is to find out who the Lady of the Dance.
P.S. Lexington, let's just keep it "Dancing" in the UK, understood?
Congrats to the Wildcats as this is their 8th National Title in Basketball and the first one for their coach, John Calipari. Let's just hope this isn't their first vacated one over the course of time. As for the player of the game, Anthony Davis didn't score a lot of points but he was dominant on defense. He had 16 rebounds and 6 block shots. He and his teammates shut down the low post game of Kansas for most of the game and that's why they won. He also had 6 points and 5 assists.
Well the dance is over and Kentucky is this year's Lord of the Dance. All that's left is to find out who the Lady of the Dance.
P.S. Lexington, let's just keep it "Dancing" in the UK, understood?
Monday, April 2, 2012
Matt Cain Signs Extension with Giants
The one question that would've lingered this whole season for the Giants was could they re-sign Matt Cain for the foreseeable future? Matt Cain is an important part of the rotation and key member of the team that needed to stay for the Giants to contend for the future. The Giants knew it and acted on it. They and Matt Cain came to an agreement that will keep him in San Francisco for quite some time. Cain gets a 6 year, $127 million extension with the team. He also has a player option for 2018.
A big move for the Giants to keep one of their stars. I was worried that Cain wasn't going to come back and be tempted to test free agency. The Giants, however, made him the highest paid right handed pitcher in history. Now if only we could get rid of the biggest lefty bust in history. This huge amount of money will definitely affect their future dealings with Tim Lincecum when they start talking about re-signing him sometime next year. Of course Timmy doesn't become a free agent until the end of the 2013 season.
Good luck to the Giants. Season starts Friday for them and they seem off to a good start.
A big move for the Giants to keep one of their stars. I was worried that Cain wasn't going to come back and be tempted to test free agency. The Giants, however, made him the highest paid right handed pitcher in history. Now if only we could get rid of the biggest lefty bust in history. This huge amount of money will definitely affect their future dealings with Tim Lincecum when they start talking about re-signing him sometime next year. Of course Timmy doesn't become a free agent until the end of the 2013 season.
Good luck to the Giants. Season starts Friday for them and they seem off to a good start.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
2012 Final Four: Kentucky to Face Kansas for Title
It's the last weekend of the big dance and we are down to the Final Four. Well, actually the last two. The semifinal games were played last night in the Superdome with the first featuring two teams from Kentucky. University of Kentucky faced Louisville in an epic semifinal rivalry game. It seemed to be all Kentucky with Louisville fighting to keep it close. Kentucky's Anthony Davis was great in this game with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Kentucky would win this one, 69-61.
As to who they will face? It was a battle between two #2 seeds with Ohio State and Kansas fighting a spot for Monday Night. It seemed like Ohio State had the edge early getting out to double digit lead late in the first half. Kansas, however, fought back and made it a game. The Jayhawks managed to take the lead with under 2 left and held on for the win, 64-62. Sort of a heart breaker, yes, for the Buckeyes but they just couldn't hold back Kansas.
The national title game is set for Monday Night: Kentucky Wildcats vs. the Kansas Jayhawks. It's going to be a good one.
As to who they will face? It was a battle between two #2 seeds with Ohio State and Kansas fighting a spot for Monday Night. It seemed like Ohio State had the edge early getting out to double digit lead late in the first half. Kansas, however, fought back and made it a game. The Jayhawks managed to take the lead with under 2 left and held on for the win, 64-62. Sort of a heart breaker, yes, for the Buckeyes but they just couldn't hold back Kansas.
The national title game is set for Monday Night: Kentucky Wildcats vs. the Kansas Jayhawks. It's going to be a good one.
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