Hey gang!
I know it has been forever since I wrote a The Real Score column. It isn’t because stuff isn’t happening. It is because of three factors. First, with The Bible in 90 Days series, that eats a lot of time. Second, my kids and wife eat up most of the rest and third, I get lazy sometimes.
But we are closing in on football season. The pros get their game on for real in a little more than 2 weeks. College football starts today in some parts of the country. It is a time when a lot of sports fans get excited. I have to admit that football has become America’s pastime. So other than minor notes on the Pirates in the back end, this will be exclusively football.
First paragraphs donated to my two favorite high school football teams. My current hometown Effingham Flaming Hearts put on a defensive clinic last night as they shut out Breeze Mater Dei 21-0. I’m thinking good season here. Defense wins championships and that performance was pretty good. The offense put the points on the board on the ground. The offense sputtered a little with the passing game, but put up 325 yards on the ground. When three guys run for 88 yards or more, you know the running game is clicking.
My high school Bridgeport Indians also opened their season with a kick-butt performance over the Bucs of Buckhannon Upshur 38-7. However, the celebration was short lived as about 90 minutes after the game, one of the players was in a tragic car accident. Prayers are sent out for the family, friends and students of BHS.
On to college football, my home state team, the West Virginia Mountaineers don’t kick off until next week against Liberty University. This should be an easy win for the Mounties, but Christian universities always have that David vs. Goliath thing that scares me. Who am I kidding? The Mountaineers should stomp a mudhole in Liberty in this one.
Illinois also starts their season next Saturday with the border war against those kitties from Missouri. This game should be a whole lot closer than the WVU game and I am hoping for an Illini victory.
I’ll do a full scale NFL preview if I have time, but the season gets underway on Thursday, September 10th as the Pittsburgh Steelers open the season against those Titans from Tennessee. The game is in Pittsburgh and I may have to record it to catch the first half. I can’t wait to see the Steelers open up defense of the Lombardi Trophy.
News around the NFL:
Poor little Tom Brady got smashed by Albert Haynesworth’s fat butt last night and hurt his widdle shoulder. After trading away Matt Cassel to Kansas City, you just knew this was probably gonna happen. I almost chuckled when I heard this early this morning. I don’t wish bad stuff on the Patriots, but we might not have to hear Randy Moss’ big mouth for most of the season if it’s serious. Of course, it probably isn’t. If I had a 350 lard fall on me, more than my shoulder would hurt.
Brett Farve says he’s getting along fine with his new teammates. You know this team is going to do well. He has a real running back in Adrian Petersen. This kid has Barry Sanders/Walter Payton type written all over him. The only team I see giving Brett some real aches in the division is his old team, Green Bay. I’d love to see them thump the Vikings twice, but that isn’t likely to happen. The Bears might also get one at home, but Detroit is gonna get murdered. I think it’ll take another couple years before Matt Millen’s blunders are recovered.
Best joke of the week was a responder to a Detroit Lions’ web blog. How can Matt Millen still have a job after murdering the Detroit Lions and Michael Vick suffer as much as he did trying to get a job for the dogs. Hey, if I were Matt Millen, I’d have trouble showing my face in public. I’d suggest a bag over his face, but that would be an insult to the Saints.
Speaking of Michael Vick, I loved an article I read on Yahoo Sports that talked about how mad Donovan McNabb should be for the ovations Michael Vick got. Let me tell you, there are a lot of sports figures in Philly that should be mad over this. Philly fans are normally the most heartless fans in sports. To show that much love to Michael Vick, I think they had to sell all the tickets to his family and people he went to Virginia Tech with. And yes, I would be disappointed if I were Donovan. As much as I hated him at Syracuse for running over my Mountaineers, he has been one of the best quarterbacks without a Super Bowl ring. Let’s be honest, most of the time he has had some real crap around him. The year he had T.O. was the most talented receiver he’s ever had. If he had some of the best of the game, he’d have had a couple rings by now, at least.
I was surprised when I opened Yahoo’s NFL page that Edgerrin James is now a Seahawk. I hope he has a good year. All those years in Indy and last year in Arizona and he has still never really been given the credit he deserves for being a durable back.
In baseball news, The Pirates won seven of nine on their last homestand. Who was more shocked, me or John Russell? I’ll give the guy credit for giving it everything with this team. They spiraled for awhile, but they can still hurt people in September with games against 3 games against the Cardinals, 6 against the Cubs and 7 against the Dodgers. Part of me says the Cubbies are already out of it, but they are clinging to life. I truly think we’ll see the Cardinals and Phillies in the NLCS. The Dodgers’ pitching leaves the question marks for me. The only thing that might keep that from happening is if the wild card stays in the west, between Colorado and San Francisco. I’m not sure there is anyone else besides the Cubs that could threaten that.
I couldn’t believe that the Yankees have the best record in baseball this morning. Is it me or did the Yankees sneak up on people? Do I see another Yankees-”Sawks” series on the horizon in the ALCS? God, I hope not. Let’s hope the Angels can upset the apple cart.
Finally, do you guys feel the Washington Nationals got raped by Scott Boras? I mean, the money he got Strasberg is a crime. If he isn’t what he has been clouted, I think the Nationals should’ve dropped a clause in the contract that National fans get a whack at Boras in a dunk tank or smacking him with a mini bat or something. The future has been mortgaged in the capitol city.
If you have a topic that you’d love me to talk about, pass it along to me in the comments or to my email at onemanrevival@yahoo.com.
The Real Score is the sports division of One Man Revival Ministries, Effingham, IL.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
All Star Week, Freddy's Swan Song, Lesnar's a Beast!
Hey guys!
Well, it is the Monday before Major League Baseball’s All Star Game and it is 90 miles from me and I’m still going to be watching it on TV, unless one of you wants to give me a free ticket to go. The excitement surrounding the All Star Game is great because fans get to see the best players and some that they picked. Sure, there are a few exceptions.
Anyone a few years older than me will tell me their favorite All Star moment was Pete Rose crashing through poor Ray Fosse. My personal favorite game was at the Kingdome when Dave Parker was still throwing lasers to third base and throwing people out. One of my recent favorites was the one where Hank Blalock became a household name with his late inning homer. Everyone has a memory. One of the funnier ones was Randy Johnson and Larry Walker. Randy threw behind him. I’ve missed quite a few, including the tie debacle.
Anyhow, I am looking forward to the game. I may not be a Cardinal fan, but I am enjoying the Albert watch. I hope he makes a run at the home run record. Truthfully, I think the guy is clean. I’ve never met him personally, but I have seen him play since I’ve lived here in Effingham and he doesn’t look like the other roided boys of Bonds and Sosa.
There are guys I like on both teams this year. With the American League, I’ll start with Jason Bay. I’ll tell you, I’d bet a Beantown Coffee that they are much happier with Bay than they were with Manny Ramirez this time last year. Bay is playing the game with a diligence that Red Sox Nation has to appreciate. My other big AL guy is Ichiro. I love this guy! He’s another one that goes about his job quietly. Ichiro in my mind is the best hitter of this generation other than Tony Gwynn.
I will say I like one more American Leaguer. I’ve grown to respect Derek Jeter. This guy gets ripped all the time for being overrated. But for a guy that deals well with New York media, plays more clutch than just about anybody and dresses well, he ain’t half bad. He’s one of those guys I’d love to meet.
For the NL, it’s obvious I watch primarily for Freddy Sanchez and now for Zach Duke. You never know when you may be watching Freddy’s last game in a Bucco uniform. He’s been rumored to be going to the Giants, Mariners, Twins and Cubs this week. If he goes to the Cubs, I may have to turn in my Pirates’ jerseys. I used to say that the only guy it would happen for is Jack Wilson, but if the Pirates trade with the Cubs again and give away Freddy, that just might drive me over the edge.
Duke has rebounded this year and I’m not sure if it’s maturity or if the Pirates finally got a pitching coach that works well with him. I hope Duke does well with the nod of going as a replacement for Matt Cain. I also hopes this carries over to the second half for his year. I would love to see someone in black and gold win more than 15 games this year.
My other NL guy is a Cardinal. I’ve actually met Yadier Molina. He is one of the nicer guys I’ve talked to. I’ll always remember telling Daryle Ward to kick his butt at a game because they were accusing Daryle of stealing signs, but I met him after that and we even laughed about that run-in with Big D.
So who do I predict to win? I have to go with my Nationals. I won’t even try to predict a score, but I think it’ll be at least five runs for each team.
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Speaking of Nationals, I was sad to hear that Manny Acta got the axe in Washington this morning. He was working with a project with this team. The team has been suffering for years from the Montreal hangover. I hope that they get some good management in there to help solve the problems. I’m not sure Jesus Christ could help the Nationals win games at this point.
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My last baseball note is Ian Snell. I think he needs a change of scenery. One that he isn’t the top starter. He would do well as a 3-4-5 guy in the rotation. He just simply can’t handle pressure. In Indy, he is lighting them up. I don’t know where would be a good fit, but I know Pittsburgh isn’t it.
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I didn’t get to see it, but I was so happy to see Brock Lesnar kick the ever-loving crap out of Frank Mir. The “Next Big Thing”, so appointed in the days of Paul E. Heyman, is making MMA look easy. Everyone is talking more about him going full heel rather than the fact that he beat a very, very good fighter. I think Paul E. should go to MMA immediately and be his manager. This way, Brock would have somebody that could talk better and let him muscle the crap out of everyone.
I used to say I wanted to see Lesnar battle Kurt Angle on that stage. I’d be more afraid for Kurt’s life after what I have seen though. I love Kurt Angle and all he’s done for wrestling, but Lesnar is a true badass at this point in his career. Don’t make me laugh when you tell me that you can’t wait for Bobby Lashley. He’s not in the same league, not even close.
I do think that Brock should thank Vince McMahon privately for teaching him how to be the best a**hole in the world. This guy is playing the part perfectly. I’m normally not one to get behind the bad guy, but I like Lesnar in this role. The bookers in MMA need to keep their mouths shut and let him keep talking. Do you remember Rocky III? Brock is doing a great Clubber Lang impression. Now all MMA has to do is find its Rocky Balboa.
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Finally, NFL training camps start in two weeks. YIPPEE!!!!!!! If anyone wants to go to the Colts’ camp, let me know. I’d love to tag along. Sure, I’d rather be in Latrobe for Steeler camp, but the 9 hour drive kills that idea. If you get any cool pictures, feel free to put them in the comments!
Well, it is the Monday before Major League Baseball’s All Star Game and it is 90 miles from me and I’m still going to be watching it on TV, unless one of you wants to give me a free ticket to go. The excitement surrounding the All Star Game is great because fans get to see the best players and some that they picked. Sure, there are a few exceptions.
Anyone a few years older than me will tell me their favorite All Star moment was Pete Rose crashing through poor Ray Fosse. My personal favorite game was at the Kingdome when Dave Parker was still throwing lasers to third base and throwing people out. One of my recent favorites was the one where Hank Blalock became a household name with his late inning homer. Everyone has a memory. One of the funnier ones was Randy Johnson and Larry Walker. Randy threw behind him. I’ve missed quite a few, including the tie debacle.
Anyhow, I am looking forward to the game. I may not be a Cardinal fan, but I am enjoying the Albert watch. I hope he makes a run at the home run record. Truthfully, I think the guy is clean. I’ve never met him personally, but I have seen him play since I’ve lived here in Effingham and he doesn’t look like the other roided boys of Bonds and Sosa.
There are guys I like on both teams this year. With the American League, I’ll start with Jason Bay. I’ll tell you, I’d bet a Beantown Coffee that they are much happier with Bay than they were with Manny Ramirez this time last year. Bay is playing the game with a diligence that Red Sox Nation has to appreciate. My other big AL guy is Ichiro. I love this guy! He’s another one that goes about his job quietly. Ichiro in my mind is the best hitter of this generation other than Tony Gwynn.
I will say I like one more American Leaguer. I’ve grown to respect Derek Jeter. This guy gets ripped all the time for being overrated. But for a guy that deals well with New York media, plays more clutch than just about anybody and dresses well, he ain’t half bad. He’s one of those guys I’d love to meet.
For the NL, it’s obvious I watch primarily for Freddy Sanchez and now for Zach Duke. You never know when you may be watching Freddy’s last game in a Bucco uniform. He’s been rumored to be going to the Giants, Mariners, Twins and Cubs this week. If he goes to the Cubs, I may have to turn in my Pirates’ jerseys. I used to say that the only guy it would happen for is Jack Wilson, but if the Pirates trade with the Cubs again and give away Freddy, that just might drive me over the edge.
Duke has rebounded this year and I’m not sure if it’s maturity or if the Pirates finally got a pitching coach that works well with him. I hope Duke does well with the nod of going as a replacement for Matt Cain. I also hopes this carries over to the second half for his year. I would love to see someone in black and gold win more than 15 games this year.
My other NL guy is a Cardinal. I’ve actually met Yadier Molina. He is one of the nicer guys I’ve talked to. I’ll always remember telling Daryle Ward to kick his butt at a game because they were accusing Daryle of stealing signs, but I met him after that and we even laughed about that run-in with Big D.
So who do I predict to win? I have to go with my Nationals. I won’t even try to predict a score, but I think it’ll be at least five runs for each team.
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Speaking of Nationals, I was sad to hear that Manny Acta got the axe in Washington this morning. He was working with a project with this team. The team has been suffering for years from the Montreal hangover. I hope that they get some good management in there to help solve the problems. I’m not sure Jesus Christ could help the Nationals win games at this point.
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My last baseball note is Ian Snell. I think he needs a change of scenery. One that he isn’t the top starter. He would do well as a 3-4-5 guy in the rotation. He just simply can’t handle pressure. In Indy, he is lighting them up. I don’t know where would be a good fit, but I know Pittsburgh isn’t it.
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I didn’t get to see it, but I was so happy to see Brock Lesnar kick the ever-loving crap out of Frank Mir. The “Next Big Thing”, so appointed in the days of Paul E. Heyman, is making MMA look easy. Everyone is talking more about him going full heel rather than the fact that he beat a very, very good fighter. I think Paul E. should go to MMA immediately and be his manager. This way, Brock would have somebody that could talk better and let him muscle the crap out of everyone.
I used to say I wanted to see Lesnar battle Kurt Angle on that stage. I’d be more afraid for Kurt’s life after what I have seen though. I love Kurt Angle and all he’s done for wrestling, but Lesnar is a true badass at this point in his career. Don’t make me laugh when you tell me that you can’t wait for Bobby Lashley. He’s not in the same league, not even close.
I do think that Brock should thank Vince McMahon privately for teaching him how to be the best a**hole in the world. This guy is playing the part perfectly. I’m normally not one to get behind the bad guy, but I like Lesnar in this role. The bookers in MMA need to keep their mouths shut and let him keep talking. Do you remember Rocky III? Brock is doing a great Clubber Lang impression. Now all MMA has to do is find its Rocky Balboa.
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Finally, NFL training camps start in two weeks. YIPPEE!!!!!!! If anyone wants to go to the Colts’ camp, let me know. I’d love to tag along. Sure, I’d rather be in Latrobe for Steeler camp, but the 9 hour drive kills that idea. If you get any cool pictures, feel free to put them in the comments!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
When A Demotion Is Life Saving
Hey guys!
A rather short The Real Score as I continue to adjust to writing three times a day.
My friend Kevin asked me if I’ve ever seen a manager or coach be fired in midyear and the team win their season championship like The Pittsburgh Penguins did this year. I’ll be honest, the closest I can ever recall is the 2005 Houston Astros. They were left for dead when Phil Garner took over and led the team to the National League Championship before falling to the Chicago White Sox in the World Series. I can’t think of anyone else that ever even got that close and my search turned up nothing else either. If anyone else has a better answer, go ahead and share.
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The NBA Draft came and went and we are waiting until July 8th for the players to be able to sign in free agency. Sounds like the Bulls will be different already with Ben Gordon heading to Detroit. The move that I am hearing that saddens me a little is Orlando losing Turk. Hedo was a great player for the Magic and I’ll be sad to see him in either Portland or New York. I can’t imagine Vince Carter being any better.
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In baseball, my Pirates continue to astound me. As I am writing this, the Pirates are losing to the Mets in the ninth inning, 8-6. I have more faith in this administration though. The two moves on Tuesday were good ones mostly. I think the Yankees could’ve eaten Hinske’s entire salary. The two players that the Pirates got from that deal with the Yankees won’t be in Pittsburgh any time soon.
However, the trade that really surprised me and got me excited was Nyger Morgan and Sean Burnett to Washington for Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan. This was a double win for us. Don’t shake your head at me. Nyger was playing well, but this is probably the best we are ever getting from him. The potential that Milledge has is astounding. He needed a change of scenery. Hanrahan was being developed as a closer in Washington before the defense behind him collapsed and he lost his job. I wouldn’t take a lot of pain thinking he won’t be good. He’ll be just fine in black and gold. I did hate to see Sean Burnett go. Burnett was finally reaching some of the promise that he had as the Pirates’ #1 pick a few years back. He was a local, growing up in Kinmundy, IL. I met him back in 2004 when I was at Spring Training and he was a delight. Great guy!
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Finally, I’m starting to get concerned in one way, but very pleased in another.
Pirate starter Ian Snell asked to be demoted last week to work on some mechanics. He got his wish and was demoted to Indianapolis. He promptly throws the best game I wish I could’ve seen. I was asked to go to the game and turned it down thinking nothing important was happening. I was never more wrong. Snell tossed seven innings of one-hit ball and struck out 17 hitters while walking one. Ladies and gentlemen, those 17 K’s were an Indian record.
Today, I hear that Snell’s real reason to go to Indianapolis was to deal with depression and the guy had thoughts of suicide. Truthfully, hearing this, I’m glad he went down. There are too many guys that aren’t man enough to say when the job is getting to them. If you remember 1986, you’ll remember pitcher Donnie Moore. He killed himself years after Dave Henderson’s shot that knocked the Angels out of the playoffs and sent the Red Sox to the series. They went on to lose to the Mets in six games, but Moore’s life was forever changed.
In St. Louis, another player admitting the stress is getting to him is shortstop Khalil Greene. He was a rookie of the year in San Diego several years back, but players are now suffering from the pressure. I know some will say, “Hey, they get millions of dollars for that pressure.” and I would agree. However, that’s probably why too many players go far too long before seeking help. I really hope Ian and Khalil get the help they need to come back and make a run at a happy ending. It’s just too bad that these guys are going through this. Outside the game, I’ve met both and I can’t say enough nice things about them.
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Have a topic you’d love for me to talk about here at The Real Score? Send me an email at onemanrevival@yahoo.com. The Real Score is now part of One Man Revival Ministries. Thanks for reading!
A rather short The Real Score as I continue to adjust to writing three times a day.
My friend Kevin asked me if I’ve ever seen a manager or coach be fired in midyear and the team win their season championship like The Pittsburgh Penguins did this year. I’ll be honest, the closest I can ever recall is the 2005 Houston Astros. They were left for dead when Phil Garner took over and led the team to the National League Championship before falling to the Chicago White Sox in the World Series. I can’t think of anyone else that ever even got that close and my search turned up nothing else either. If anyone else has a better answer, go ahead and share.
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The NBA Draft came and went and we are waiting until July 8th for the players to be able to sign in free agency. Sounds like the Bulls will be different already with Ben Gordon heading to Detroit. The move that I am hearing that saddens me a little is Orlando losing Turk. Hedo was a great player for the Magic and I’ll be sad to see him in either Portland or New York. I can’t imagine Vince Carter being any better.
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In baseball, my Pirates continue to astound me. As I am writing this, the Pirates are losing to the Mets in the ninth inning, 8-6. I have more faith in this administration though. The two moves on Tuesday were good ones mostly. I think the Yankees could’ve eaten Hinske’s entire salary. The two players that the Pirates got from that deal with the Yankees won’t be in Pittsburgh any time soon.
However, the trade that really surprised me and got me excited was Nyger Morgan and Sean Burnett to Washington for Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan. This was a double win for us. Don’t shake your head at me. Nyger was playing well, but this is probably the best we are ever getting from him. The potential that Milledge has is astounding. He needed a change of scenery. Hanrahan was being developed as a closer in Washington before the defense behind him collapsed and he lost his job. I wouldn’t take a lot of pain thinking he won’t be good. He’ll be just fine in black and gold. I did hate to see Sean Burnett go. Burnett was finally reaching some of the promise that he had as the Pirates’ #1 pick a few years back. He was a local, growing up in Kinmundy, IL. I met him back in 2004 when I was at Spring Training and he was a delight. Great guy!
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Finally, I’m starting to get concerned in one way, but very pleased in another.
Pirate starter Ian Snell asked to be demoted last week to work on some mechanics. He got his wish and was demoted to Indianapolis. He promptly throws the best game I wish I could’ve seen. I was asked to go to the game and turned it down thinking nothing important was happening. I was never more wrong. Snell tossed seven innings of one-hit ball and struck out 17 hitters while walking one. Ladies and gentlemen, those 17 K’s were an Indian record.
Today, I hear that Snell’s real reason to go to Indianapolis was to deal with depression and the guy had thoughts of suicide. Truthfully, hearing this, I’m glad he went down. There are too many guys that aren’t man enough to say when the job is getting to them. If you remember 1986, you’ll remember pitcher Donnie Moore. He killed himself years after Dave Henderson’s shot that knocked the Angels out of the playoffs and sent the Red Sox to the series. They went on to lose to the Mets in six games, but Moore’s life was forever changed.
In St. Louis, another player admitting the stress is getting to him is shortstop Khalil Greene. He was a rookie of the year in San Diego several years back, but players are now suffering from the pressure. I know some will say, “Hey, they get millions of dollars for that pressure.” and I would agree. However, that’s probably why too many players go far too long before seeking help. I really hope Ian and Khalil get the help they need to come back and make a run at a happy ending. It’s just too bad that these guys are going through this. Outside the game, I’ve met both and I can’t say enough nice things about them.
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Have a topic you’d love for me to talk about here at The Real Score? Send me an email at onemanrevival@yahoo.com. The Real Score is now part of One Man Revival Ministries. Thanks for reading!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Manny Takes Right Turn, Shaq Takes Slippers to Cleveland
Hey gang!
It’s been a week and a half since I’ve been around and I apologize. My son James was in the hospital Monday through Wednesday this week and being superdad to two little girls left me little time to write. I won’t talk about the Barbie dolls, but it’s been a fun week in the world of sports.
Manny Ramirez wasn’t Bugs Bunny this week because he isn’t lost in Albuquerque. He told people that he’d love to play here all the time. The fans are cheering him so he sees it as an encouraging sign. The only thing he told reporters was that everybody loved him. Manny did do the fans right so far by signing a ton of autographs while playing a few games for everybody’s second favorite Isotopes.
However, he hasn’t been nearly as kind to teammates yet. Seems there is a little tradition of buying a good meal for the players if you’ve been a major leaguer. Earlier in the month Will Ohman bought Outback. Heck, I’d invite players to my house everyday if they bought me steak. That might actually get me to like the Cardinals and Cubs. I’m a cheap date, Lonestar will do nicely.
Honestly Manny, I don’t think you’re going to have a problem with the fans, well other than the ones that will make cracks about your manhood for taking a female drug. Fans have grown long tired of this steroids ban and they just want baseball. I’d like integrity too, but I’m not going to get it and we all know it.
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This morning I woke up to hear that the Shaq Attack is moving to Cleveland to play with Lebron and the Cavaliers next season. I love Shaq. He’s hilarious. But his ego is bigger than he is. So how will this roll in the land of King James? I don’t think it will be great. Let’s be honest. Shaq is a little long in the tooth and it’ll be hard to get another great season out of him. Sure, he’ll be motivated to try to get to Kobe and beat his old franchise in Orlando, but I don’t think he’ll help them get by.
What was worse was that the move was made because Lebron begged for it. All of us knew that Lebron had stroke in the game, but off the court too. Well Lebron, you’ve made your bed, now you get to lie in it. I hope you guys have a great relationship until you get to the Eastern Conference Finals. Go Magic!
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Two happy moments happened this week. The first was a decision to make academics more important than athletics. Michael’s son, Jeff Jordan, made the classy decision to focus on his degree. I think it’s the right decision for Jeff. You’ll get a great education and a good job. Better than that, you will not have to live under the enormous shadow of your dad. I’m not a big fan of Michael’s, even though he was the best I’ve ever seen play basketball, but I’m a huge fan of Jeff. Good going, kid! You were a big man in a lifetime decision.
The other happy moment happened in football this week. The Kansas City Chiefs are going to retire Derrick Thomas’ number #58. Derrick made quarterbacks smaller for a long time and it would’ve been even longer if it hadn’t been for a tragic traffic accident that took his life nine years ago. The organization is even doing it right by having the ceremony against the Denver Broncos. There was no better crunchy QB than old John Elway. Every time he stood over #7, I cheered for Derrick. It’s great that the Chiefs are honoring one of the best players ever to wear a red and white uniform.
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Speaking of old dead guys, Brett Farve is getting the green light with that arm of his. So anyone wanna put bets on how long it’ll be before he becomes a Purple People Eater? One guy that hopes the deal goes through is long time Viking legend Fran Tarkenton. Of course, he wants to see Farve be cut up like a Thanksgiving turkey. Me too, Fran. You’re not bitter.
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Finally, I love Family Guy and I heard the best joke. This was in the episode 420, where Brian gets arrested for smoking pot and where Peter kills Quagmire’s cat. The Griffin family is getting Brian out of jail and they begin doing prison sex jokes. Chris chimes in with this legendary one, “Hey Brian, who’s your favorite baseball player, Albert Poo-Holes?” I’ve laughed for a week. Hilarious stuff. If you want to watch the episode or plenty of other great TV bits, check out Hulu.com. I got introduced to it when I started watching Kings and it’s really good with minimal commercials. Give it a look.
Thanks for reading!
Frank
It’s been a week and a half since I’ve been around and I apologize. My son James was in the hospital Monday through Wednesday this week and being superdad to two little girls left me little time to write. I won’t talk about the Barbie dolls, but it’s been a fun week in the world of sports.
Manny Ramirez wasn’t Bugs Bunny this week because he isn’t lost in Albuquerque. He told people that he’d love to play here all the time. The fans are cheering him so he sees it as an encouraging sign. The only thing he told reporters was that everybody loved him. Manny did do the fans right so far by signing a ton of autographs while playing a few games for everybody’s second favorite Isotopes.
However, he hasn’t been nearly as kind to teammates yet. Seems there is a little tradition of buying a good meal for the players if you’ve been a major leaguer. Earlier in the month Will Ohman bought Outback. Heck, I’d invite players to my house everyday if they bought me steak. That might actually get me to like the Cardinals and Cubs. I’m a cheap date, Lonestar will do nicely.
Honestly Manny, I don’t think you’re going to have a problem with the fans, well other than the ones that will make cracks about your manhood for taking a female drug. Fans have grown long tired of this steroids ban and they just want baseball. I’d like integrity too, but I’m not going to get it and we all know it.
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This morning I woke up to hear that the Shaq Attack is moving to Cleveland to play with Lebron and the Cavaliers next season. I love Shaq. He’s hilarious. But his ego is bigger than he is. So how will this roll in the land of King James? I don’t think it will be great. Let’s be honest. Shaq is a little long in the tooth and it’ll be hard to get another great season out of him. Sure, he’ll be motivated to try to get to Kobe and beat his old franchise in Orlando, but I don’t think he’ll help them get by.
What was worse was that the move was made because Lebron begged for it. All of us knew that Lebron had stroke in the game, but off the court too. Well Lebron, you’ve made your bed, now you get to lie in it. I hope you guys have a great relationship until you get to the Eastern Conference Finals. Go Magic!
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Two happy moments happened this week. The first was a decision to make academics more important than athletics. Michael’s son, Jeff Jordan, made the classy decision to focus on his degree. I think it’s the right decision for Jeff. You’ll get a great education and a good job. Better than that, you will not have to live under the enormous shadow of your dad. I’m not a big fan of Michael’s, even though he was the best I’ve ever seen play basketball, but I’m a huge fan of Jeff. Good going, kid! You were a big man in a lifetime decision.
The other happy moment happened in football this week. The Kansas City Chiefs are going to retire Derrick Thomas’ number #58. Derrick made quarterbacks smaller for a long time and it would’ve been even longer if it hadn’t been for a tragic traffic accident that took his life nine years ago. The organization is even doing it right by having the ceremony against the Denver Broncos. There was no better crunchy QB than old John Elway. Every time he stood over #7, I cheered for Derrick. It’s great that the Chiefs are honoring one of the best players ever to wear a red and white uniform.
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Speaking of old dead guys, Brett Farve is getting the green light with that arm of his. So anyone wanna put bets on how long it’ll be before he becomes a Purple People Eater? One guy that hopes the deal goes through is long time Viking legend Fran Tarkenton. Of course, he wants to see Farve be cut up like a Thanksgiving turkey. Me too, Fran. You’re not bitter.
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Finally, I love Family Guy and I heard the best joke. This was in the episode 420, where Brian gets arrested for smoking pot and where Peter kills Quagmire’s cat. The Griffin family is getting Brian out of jail and they begin doing prison sex jokes. Chris chimes in with this legendary one, “Hey Brian, who’s your favorite baseball player, Albert Poo-Holes?” I’ve laughed for a week. Hilarious stuff. If you want to watch the episode or plenty of other great TV bits, check out Hulu.com. I got introduced to it when I started watching Kings and it’s really good with minimal commercials. Give it a look.
Thanks for reading!
Frank
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
What happens if you cross a lawyer & the Times? Illegal stuff!
Well, since I took a week to write the second article, a lot has happened. The Pens won the Stanley Cup, the Lakers won the NBA Finals and fantasy football has started on Yahoo. But I’ll come back to these stories and my thoughts in a minute.
The head thought in my mind has been Sammy Sosa since Monday. Sammy was once the golden child of all that was good in baseball. He competed and lost kindly to Mark McGwire in possibly the greatest home run chase since I’ve been alive. He was a fan favorite in Chicago as a Cub until 2003. Then, it’s all been downhill since except for a bright spot two years ago in Texas.
Monday, someone in the prosecutors’ office that was holding the 104 names on the 2003 dope list let out Sammy’s name second. A Rod was first. A brief thought on the list. Let them all out and get this crap over with. We the paying public deserve it. Yes, some players will take heat for a while, but let’s get it over with for them too.
Anyhow, this latest slip of the tongue got posted in the New York Times on Monday and poor Sammy is getting beat down again. He was planning on retiring anyway from what other sources in baseball were saying and the timing of this release is suspicious at worst. I will always give Sammy his props for the good he did for the game. Here’s my question, how many of these guys will not get in the Hall of Fame for whatever illegal substances were taken. We know Barry will take a big fall, McGwire has taken a beating so far and Sosa and A Rod probably will too. But the question is this; who else is on this list and what kind of sabotage is in store?
There are two guys that I think come through this clean as a whistle for certain and one that I might wager toward. If I were to find out that Cal Ripken or Tony Gwynn had played with drugs, they might as well close down the game. Ken Griffey may or may not be found on this list. It wouldn’t surprise me, but it would disappoint me.
Back to Sammy, his finest moment for me was in 1998 at the old Three Rivers Stadium. He hit number 58 that night and afterward came out for a standing ovation. Fans were loving it. Why? Because baseball’s last black eye, the strike of 1994, was finally being forgotten with the home run chase and Cal Ripken chasing the great games record. I didn’t get up close and personal with Swinging Sammy, but he did acknowledge all the fans in my area with a polite wave and the chest thing he did. The guy was great for baseball and I hope people never forget that.
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Well, the Penguins did the impossible and beat the Wings in seven games in Detroit. I’m normally not a hockey buff until the post-season, but it’s Pittsburgh and I enjoyed it. It was nice to see the post game ceremony with Sid the Kid and Mario. It was a torch passing night of legend. The only other times I’ve seen anything so moving was Willie Mays when Bonds passed him in the home run chase and when I was a kid as Andre the Giant passed the torch to Hulk Hogan. Hulkamania had begun!
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OK, Kobe. I’m willing to give you your props. I don’t have to like or respect you, but I will give you credit for dismantling the Magic in five games. Are you Jordan? No. You have a few more rings to prove that to me. But you have stepped into the Hall of Fame with this. You got that big 340 pound gorilla off your back and I’m happy for you. Honestly, I never thought it would happen.
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Speaking of legends, I hope I get a chance to see the San Diego Chicken one more time. I read a Yahoo article this weekend talking that he may be hanging up his wings. The Chicken made mascots cool. I love my Pirate Parrot and always will, but I bow to the legend of mascots. He’s been shaking his feathers for 35 years this season and the Chicken will go down as my all-time favorite.
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The most intriguing story of the week is Bryce Harper. This is a 16-year old and he, along with his dad, made the decision to forgo his last two years of HIGH SCHOOL to make himself eligible for MLB’s Amateur Draft in 2010. He says that he is going to go get a GED and start attending junior college with his brother until then. He also took Scott Boras as his agent.
I know people are going to hate me for saying this, especially knowing my teacher background, but good for him. I’m not going as far as some to say that the high school teaching system is a joke, but if he can get his GED and get his 2.0 in college, then he’s doing what is best for him. Honestly, do you know how many jocks get nothing, nothing, NOTHING out of their junior and senior years in high school? More than I’m proud to talk about. There are a lot of schools out there, you know it’s true, that pass these uber-athletes anyway even if they are dumb as a brick. Why? Because high schools make money off athletics. I can think of at least two athletic directors that have told me so in not so many words.
However, what I will say as my public service announcement, is kids, don’t leave school early, unless you are godly talented. Because I know a lot of you who think, “Man, I could get out of two boring years of high school and start my life.” You are never more wrong. Enjoy being a kid. Enjoy getting your piece of crap car that smokes when you drive. Enjoy going to prom with a girl that thinks she’s better than you and even more than that, enjoy getting by and doing what ever sport you’re a part of for two years as king of the mountain. It will help your ego. Getting in the draft at 16 for most of you would be too humbling an experience and you may run off and kill yourself. Live! Enjoy life! Be a teen!
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Finally, you people better not be laughing at my Buccos because as of Wednesday, June 17, all teams in the NL Central are within six games of first. Nobody is out of it yet. Say what you want, but these Buccos are hanging in. They’re playing hard. Most of you are waiting for a July swoon and this year, I don’t think it’s going to happen. Do I think they’ll win the division? No. But I think they’ll hang around. No one else is good enough to run away with it.
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Last note, yes it is June, but if you are starting a Yahoo Fantasy Football league, yeah they are already available, let me know if you need a player. Just the free leagues please. Email me at onemanrevival@yahoo.com to invite me.
Thanks gang!
FrankS
The head thought in my mind has been Sammy Sosa since Monday. Sammy was once the golden child of all that was good in baseball. He competed and lost kindly to Mark McGwire in possibly the greatest home run chase since I’ve been alive. He was a fan favorite in Chicago as a Cub until 2003. Then, it’s all been downhill since except for a bright spot two years ago in Texas.
Monday, someone in the prosecutors’ office that was holding the 104 names on the 2003 dope list let out Sammy’s name second. A Rod was first. A brief thought on the list. Let them all out and get this crap over with. We the paying public deserve it. Yes, some players will take heat for a while, but let’s get it over with for them too.
Anyhow, this latest slip of the tongue got posted in the New York Times on Monday and poor Sammy is getting beat down again. He was planning on retiring anyway from what other sources in baseball were saying and the timing of this release is suspicious at worst. I will always give Sammy his props for the good he did for the game. Here’s my question, how many of these guys will not get in the Hall of Fame for whatever illegal substances were taken. We know Barry will take a big fall, McGwire has taken a beating so far and Sosa and A Rod probably will too. But the question is this; who else is on this list and what kind of sabotage is in store?
There are two guys that I think come through this clean as a whistle for certain and one that I might wager toward. If I were to find out that Cal Ripken or Tony Gwynn had played with drugs, they might as well close down the game. Ken Griffey may or may not be found on this list. It wouldn’t surprise me, but it would disappoint me.
Back to Sammy, his finest moment for me was in 1998 at the old Three Rivers Stadium. He hit number 58 that night and afterward came out for a standing ovation. Fans were loving it. Why? Because baseball’s last black eye, the strike of 1994, was finally being forgotten with the home run chase and Cal Ripken chasing the great games record. I didn’t get up close and personal with Swinging Sammy, but he did acknowledge all the fans in my area with a polite wave and the chest thing he did. The guy was great for baseball and I hope people never forget that.
________
Well, the Penguins did the impossible and beat the Wings in seven games in Detroit. I’m normally not a hockey buff until the post-season, but it’s Pittsburgh and I enjoyed it. It was nice to see the post game ceremony with Sid the Kid and Mario. It was a torch passing night of legend. The only other times I’ve seen anything so moving was Willie Mays when Bonds passed him in the home run chase and when I was a kid as Andre the Giant passed the torch to Hulk Hogan. Hulkamania had begun!
________
OK, Kobe. I’m willing to give you your props. I don’t have to like or respect you, but I will give you credit for dismantling the Magic in five games. Are you Jordan? No. You have a few more rings to prove that to me. But you have stepped into the Hall of Fame with this. You got that big 340 pound gorilla off your back and I’m happy for you. Honestly, I never thought it would happen.
________
Speaking of legends, I hope I get a chance to see the San Diego Chicken one more time. I read a Yahoo article this weekend talking that he may be hanging up his wings. The Chicken made mascots cool. I love my Pirate Parrot and always will, but I bow to the legend of mascots. He’s been shaking his feathers for 35 years this season and the Chicken will go down as my all-time favorite.
___________
The most intriguing story of the week is Bryce Harper. This is a 16-year old and he, along with his dad, made the decision to forgo his last two years of HIGH SCHOOL to make himself eligible for MLB’s Amateur Draft in 2010. He says that he is going to go get a GED and start attending junior college with his brother until then. He also took Scott Boras as his agent.
I know people are going to hate me for saying this, especially knowing my teacher background, but good for him. I’m not going as far as some to say that the high school teaching system is a joke, but if he can get his GED and get his 2.0 in college, then he’s doing what is best for him. Honestly, do you know how many jocks get nothing, nothing, NOTHING out of their junior and senior years in high school? More than I’m proud to talk about. There are a lot of schools out there, you know it’s true, that pass these uber-athletes anyway even if they are dumb as a brick. Why? Because high schools make money off athletics. I can think of at least two athletic directors that have told me so in not so many words.
However, what I will say as my public service announcement, is kids, don’t leave school early, unless you are godly talented. Because I know a lot of you who think, “Man, I could get out of two boring years of high school and start my life.” You are never more wrong. Enjoy being a kid. Enjoy getting your piece of crap car that smokes when you drive. Enjoy going to prom with a girl that thinks she’s better than you and even more than that, enjoy getting by and doing what ever sport you’re a part of for two years as king of the mountain. It will help your ego. Getting in the draft at 16 for most of you would be too humbling an experience and you may run off and kill yourself. Live! Enjoy life! Be a teen!
___________
Finally, you people better not be laughing at my Buccos because as of Wednesday, June 17, all teams in the NL Central are within six games of first. Nobody is out of it yet. Say what you want, but these Buccos are hanging in. They’re playing hard. Most of you are waiting for a July swoon and this year, I don’t think it’s going to happen. Do I think they’ll win the division? No. But I think they’ll hang around. No one else is good enough to run away with it.
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Last note, yes it is June, but if you are starting a Yahoo Fantasy Football league, yeah they are already available, let me know if you need a player. Just the free leagues please. Email me at onemanrevival@yahoo.com to invite me.
Thanks gang!
FrankS
Monday, June 8, 2009
They won? Are you kidding? Brett gets a love ultimatum
Hey gang!
I opened this page today but I'm starting to get scared after Chuck Rogan passed along that one of the signs of the apocalypse has happened. Yes, the Lincoln Cougars won a state championship. I'm still in a state of shock. I always thought that the girls' basketball team would win a title first. But that should've been taken care of 16 years ago when bonehead Dennis Hutson didn't put Christie Lambert on Tucker County's All State point guard. Anyhow, way to go you Cougars!
My local teams didn't fare as well. My Flaming Hearts bowed out a little earlier than that. Yeah, that's right. My home team here in Effingham is named the Flaming Hearts. Wanna make something of it? Didn't think so.
Anyhow, on national news, did the Vikings think an ultimatum to Brett Farve would seal the deal and get this drama queen signed? Look, I'm torn. Part of me hopes he signs so I can go to Soldier Field and watch him get his sorry butt handed to him. The other side says that I hope he stays retired this time.
Come on, we know this little love spat is endless. Why? Because Adrian Petersen can't QB. That's right, pro ball takes more than the Wayne Jamison offense. For those of you that aren't familiar with my high school football coach, the offense would run like this. Petersen to the left, Petersen to the right, Petersen up the middle, punt or repeat. The Vikings don't have the Indian front line either. Not anymore anyway. That's why they are desperate for Brett to bow to the master. My money says he's a Purple People Eater by the end of June. My money is also on Brett to be killed and the Vikings to finish under .500.
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For those of you that don't realize I live in Cardinals and Cubs land, the opportunity to see the Pirates dosen't come along often. However, I'd be excited to be in Atlanta tonight when the Pirates go into Bravetown. Wonder who's happier tonight, Nate McLouth or the Pirates? I bet Nate is thanking Jesus that he now has a chance, even though much smaller because this Atlanta team isn't quite the juggernaut of five to ten years ago. The Pirate players voiced how mad they were when they heard Nate got 86'ed to Atlanta.
Why not just slide Nate left and bring McCutcheon up to play center? Let uncle Frank tell ya a secret. Nate isn't the great Nate of last year and Pirate brass knew it was now or never to ship him somewhere. You know, beat the traffic of the trading deadline. I know you're thinking I'm nuts, but even I've been amazed at Nate to this point. Just watch. The Pirates got the better end of this deal.
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The Cardinals must love that they got beat today by retread Jason Marquis. Albert Pujols did something really rare on Sunday, but the Cardinal press people blew it on how rare it was. King Albert did hit a 2-run sacrifice fly and the press kept saying how it was at least 1968 since it had been done. That's typical Redbird history majors. The last time it was done was by Tommy Herr in 1982 in the NLCS no less.
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Can the NBA and NHL get their act together so that they can get the biggest audiences they can muster? I know hockey lovers will say that the diehards will watch the Wings finish off the Penguins tomorrow night in Pittsburgh, but most eyes will be on Orlando to watch the Lakers and Magic. It's really too bad that hockey can't get out of this horrible deal with Versus to get on a real network.
One thought on each game. I really hope the Penguins win and force a game seven. Hockey fans will tell you they've been treated to a great season and to end it in a game seven would be the best way to end it. Unfortunately, I don't think it gets that far.
The Magic have been pushed around for the first two games. Somebody besides Dwight Howard has to step up. Gasol and Bynum have held him in check while no one can stop Kobe. It's not that this Laker team is so much deeper than the Magic, it's more that Turk and Lewis have to show up bigger in crunch time. I'm hoping the Magic turn it around, but I think the Magic will head back to the Staples Center on the brink of elimination.
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One final note. Let me give props to my favorite all time wrestler Chris Jericho for doing the impossible. He won his ninth Intercontinental Championship last night over Rey Mysterio, but that is nothing when you measure the total change of character from all around party good guy to ultimate bad boy since kicking Shawn Michaels' teeth in last summer. Bravo from this Jericholic! Can't wait to see what's next for him on Smackdown.
Frank
I opened this page today but I'm starting to get scared after Chuck Rogan passed along that one of the signs of the apocalypse has happened. Yes, the Lincoln Cougars won a state championship. I'm still in a state of shock. I always thought that the girls' basketball team would win a title first. But that should've been taken care of 16 years ago when bonehead Dennis Hutson didn't put Christie Lambert on Tucker County's All State point guard. Anyhow, way to go you Cougars!
My local teams didn't fare as well. My Flaming Hearts bowed out a little earlier than that. Yeah, that's right. My home team here in Effingham is named the Flaming Hearts. Wanna make something of it? Didn't think so.
Anyhow, on national news, did the Vikings think an ultimatum to Brett Farve would seal the deal and get this drama queen signed? Look, I'm torn. Part of me hopes he signs so I can go to Soldier Field and watch him get his sorry butt handed to him. The other side says that I hope he stays retired this time.
Come on, we know this little love spat is endless. Why? Because Adrian Petersen can't QB. That's right, pro ball takes more than the Wayne Jamison offense. For those of you that aren't familiar with my high school football coach, the offense would run like this. Petersen to the left, Petersen to the right, Petersen up the middle, punt or repeat. The Vikings don't have the Indian front line either. Not anymore anyway. That's why they are desperate for Brett to bow to the master. My money says he's a Purple People Eater by the end of June. My money is also on Brett to be killed and the Vikings to finish under .500.
------
For those of you that don't realize I live in Cardinals and Cubs land, the opportunity to see the Pirates dosen't come along often. However, I'd be excited to be in Atlanta tonight when the Pirates go into Bravetown. Wonder who's happier tonight, Nate McLouth or the Pirates? I bet Nate is thanking Jesus that he now has a chance, even though much smaller because this Atlanta team isn't quite the juggernaut of five to ten years ago. The Pirate players voiced how mad they were when they heard Nate got 86'ed to Atlanta.
Why not just slide Nate left and bring McCutcheon up to play center? Let uncle Frank tell ya a secret. Nate isn't the great Nate of last year and Pirate brass knew it was now or never to ship him somewhere. You know, beat the traffic of the trading deadline. I know you're thinking I'm nuts, but even I've been amazed at Nate to this point. Just watch. The Pirates got the better end of this deal.
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The Cardinals must love that they got beat today by retread Jason Marquis. Albert Pujols did something really rare on Sunday, but the Cardinal press people blew it on how rare it was. King Albert did hit a 2-run sacrifice fly and the press kept saying how it was at least 1968 since it had been done. That's typical Redbird history majors. The last time it was done was by Tommy Herr in 1982 in the NLCS no less.
----
Can the NBA and NHL get their act together so that they can get the biggest audiences they can muster? I know hockey lovers will say that the diehards will watch the Wings finish off the Penguins tomorrow night in Pittsburgh, but most eyes will be on Orlando to watch the Lakers and Magic. It's really too bad that hockey can't get out of this horrible deal with Versus to get on a real network.
One thought on each game. I really hope the Penguins win and force a game seven. Hockey fans will tell you they've been treated to a great season and to end it in a game seven would be the best way to end it. Unfortunately, I don't think it gets that far.
The Magic have been pushed around for the first two games. Somebody besides Dwight Howard has to step up. Gasol and Bynum have held him in check while no one can stop Kobe. It's not that this Laker team is so much deeper than the Magic, it's more that Turk and Lewis have to show up bigger in crunch time. I'm hoping the Magic turn it around, but I think the Magic will head back to the Staples Center on the brink of elimination.
----
One final note. Let me give props to my favorite all time wrestler Chris Jericho for doing the impossible. He won his ninth Intercontinental Championship last night over Rey Mysterio, but that is nothing when you measure the total change of character from all around party good guy to ultimate bad boy since kicking Shawn Michaels' teeth in last summer. Bravo from this Jericholic! Can't wait to see what's next for him on Smackdown.
Frank
The Real Score-Reborn After 15 Years
Hey gang!
The last time there was a weekly column by this name, it was January 12, 1994, the last one I wrote for Mike Queen, Kim Gemondo and Bernie Dearth as sports editor of The Shinnston News.
A lot has changed since then. Kim Gemondo owns the paper all by his lonesome and it is now called The Shinnston News and Harrison County Journal. Me, I've changed too. Since 1994, I've been doing a lot of other things besides writing the truth about sports. Let's see I worked as a Toys R Us kid, one of the master controllers that saw an end to West Virginia's lone Christian television station, WLYJ (in 1998), as a banker, a tax man and a teacher.
My latest occupation has the most importance, at least to me. On April 4, 2009, I opened a new business. I had been writing under the One Man Revival column here on Blogger since November, but turned it into my livelihood.
What I've realized over these last 15 years is that you deserve the truth. Jesus came and died on a cross over 2000 years ago. For me, for you and for the entire world. And while this column will be giving it to you straight in the sports world, I hope you come over and visit One Man Revival as well. The ministry page is intended to be an encouragement to believers and hopefully help them grow in the faith. For those that aren't believers yet, I hope they see enough to want to become part of the family.
So after a decade and a half, welcome back to the rebirth of The Real Score!
Frank
The last time there was a weekly column by this name, it was January 12, 1994, the last one I wrote for Mike Queen, Kim Gemondo and Bernie Dearth as sports editor of The Shinnston News.
A lot has changed since then. Kim Gemondo owns the paper all by his lonesome and it is now called The Shinnston News and Harrison County Journal. Me, I've changed too. Since 1994, I've been doing a lot of other things besides writing the truth about sports. Let's see I worked as a Toys R Us kid, one of the master controllers that saw an end to West Virginia's lone Christian television station, WLYJ (in 1998), as a banker, a tax man and a teacher.
My latest occupation has the most importance, at least to me. On April 4, 2009, I opened a new business. I had been writing under the One Man Revival column here on Blogger since November, but turned it into my livelihood.
What I've realized over these last 15 years is that you deserve the truth. Jesus came and died on a cross over 2000 years ago. For me, for you and for the entire world. And while this column will be giving it to you straight in the sports world, I hope you come over and visit One Man Revival as well. The ministry page is intended to be an encouragement to believers and hopefully help them grow in the faith. For those that aren't believers yet, I hope they see enough to want to become part of the family.
So after a decade and a half, welcome back to the rebirth of The Real Score!
Frank
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