President Barack Obama, an unabashed Chicago White Sox fan, welcomed the New York Yankees at the White House to celebrate their World Series title.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Video: Paul Pierce Is Amazing!
The Ball was in the hands of "The Truth" Paul Pierce, and as time expired, hit an amazing game winning shot versus the Heat to go up 3-0 in the series. Watch Below!
Friday, April 23, 2010
Let's Play A Game! Catch The Typo!
This was originally posted via the AP. This has not been edited in any way on this site.
Catch The Typo!
The Carolina Panthers ended their long wait in the draft by ending Jimmy Clausen's surprising drop, taking the Notre Dame quarterback with the 48th pick on Friday. After sitting out the first night of the draft with no first-round pick, the Panthers addressed one of their biggest needs and perhaps presented competition to newly minted starter Matt Moore.
The 6-foot-3, 2220-pound Clausen was rated as a first-round pick by many analysts, but wasn't selected on Thursday. Carolina took him ahead of his college teammate, Golden Tate, and other receiver prospects.
Clausen, who threw 60 touchdowns and 27 interceptions with the Fighting Irish, will join a thin quarterback unit with Carolina. The Panthers released longtime starter Jake Delhomme last month.
Catch The Typo!
The Carolina Panthers ended their long wait in the draft by ending Jimmy Clausen's surprising drop, taking the Notre Dame quarterback with the 48th pick on Friday. After sitting out the first night of the draft with no first-round pick, the Panthers addressed one of their biggest needs and perhaps presented competition to newly minted starter Matt Moore.
The 6-foot-3, 2220-pound Clausen was rated as a first-round pick by many analysts, but wasn't selected on Thursday. Carolina took him ahead of his college teammate, Golden Tate, and other receiver prospects.
Clausen, who threw 60 touchdowns and 27 interceptions with the Fighting Irish, will join a thin quarterback unit with Carolina. The Panthers released longtime starter Jake Delhomme last month.
My Day One NFL Draft Thoughts
Here are my thoughts on day one of the NFL Draft, in no particular order.
Dez Bryant: The next NFL Superstar
The Dallas Cowboys made a fantastic move in picking up Dez Bryant with the 24th pick in the NFL draft. Jerry Jones apparently still loses sleep at night over the fact he didn't draft Randy Moss in 1998 due to "character issues." Bryant is a pure physical specimen, much like Moss when he came out of college. Great pickup by The Cowboys.
It was a suprise to see who came after Bryant with the 25th Pick...
God Bless Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow has taken a lot of heat lately. He's taken heat for his "pitching motion" type delivery. He has also taken a lot of heat for his unapolegetic faith. Tebow has since reformed his delivery. Tebow claims he lost some endorsements when he did that Super Bowl Ad, but he says it was a small price to pay.
I wonder if Kurt Warner had gone to the NFL Draft, if he would have been treated the same way some folks are treating Tim Tebow.
The reason he went #25: Josh McDaniels had to pick him up before Bill Bellichick would get him.
I heard somebody say that Tim Tebow would be a Super Bowl Champion in the NFL. It seems like the feel good story of Tebow will continue.
Expect Tim Tebow and Peyton Manning to dominate your TV Set this NFL Season with countless comercials.
Lions get Some Defensive Help
The Detroit Lions drafted Ndamukong Suh out of Nebraska. The Lions are starting to build up their defense. Good move, especially when you consider the Lions face great QBs in Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre, and Jay Cutler in their own division.
Is Sam Bradford Damaged Goods?
I know Sam Bradford was considered the purest QB on the boards, but I still can't get past the fact that Bradford suffered not one, but two injuries to his throwing shoulder. I know the surgery is supposed to make him good as new, but with the lack of an offensive line in St Louis, Rams fans better keep their fingers crossed.
Clausen, Colt Still on board due to McNabb?
Day one of the NFL draft passed with Jimmy Clausen out of Notre Dame and Colt McCoy out of Texas still on the board. I wonder if the reason Clausen or McCoy are still on the board is due to the fact that Donovan McNabb is now a Redskin. If I had a choice between a young 20 year old QB and a 33 year old QB who may be in the worst shape of his career, I would take the 20 year old QB.
Dez Bryant: The next NFL Superstar
The Dallas Cowboys made a fantastic move in picking up Dez Bryant with the 24th pick in the NFL draft. Jerry Jones apparently still loses sleep at night over the fact he didn't draft Randy Moss in 1998 due to "character issues." Bryant is a pure physical specimen, much like Moss when he came out of college. Great pickup by The Cowboys.
It was a suprise to see who came after Bryant with the 25th Pick...
God Bless Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow has taken a lot of heat lately. He's taken heat for his "pitching motion" type delivery. He has also taken a lot of heat for his unapolegetic faith. Tebow has since reformed his delivery. Tebow claims he lost some endorsements when he did that Super Bowl Ad, but he says it was a small price to pay.
I wonder if Kurt Warner had gone to the NFL Draft, if he would have been treated the same way some folks are treating Tim Tebow.
The reason he went #25: Josh McDaniels had to pick him up before Bill Bellichick would get him.
I heard somebody say that Tim Tebow would be a Super Bowl Champion in the NFL. It seems like the feel good story of Tebow will continue.
Expect Tim Tebow and Peyton Manning to dominate your TV Set this NFL Season with countless comercials.
Lions get Some Defensive Help
The Detroit Lions drafted Ndamukong Suh out of Nebraska. The Lions are starting to build up their defense. Good move, especially when you consider the Lions face great QBs in Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre, and Jay Cutler in their own division.
Is Sam Bradford Damaged Goods?
I know Sam Bradford was considered the purest QB on the boards, but I still can't get past the fact that Bradford suffered not one, but two injuries to his throwing shoulder. I know the surgery is supposed to make him good as new, but with the lack of an offensive line in St Louis, Rams fans better keep their fingers crossed.
Clausen, Colt Still on board due to McNabb?
Day one of the NFL draft passed with Jimmy Clausen out of Notre Dame and Colt McCoy out of Texas still on the board. I wonder if the reason Clausen or McCoy are still on the board is due to the fact that Donovan McNabb is now a Redskin. If I had a choice between a young 20 year old QB and a 33 year old QB who may be in the worst shape of his career, I would take the 20 year old QB.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Colorado's Jimenez Tosses No Hitter
Ubaldo Jimenez of Colorado became the Rockies' first pitcher to throw a no hitter when he blanked the Atlanta Braves Saturday night 4-0.
Correction: The Braves did not move to Atlanta from Boston. They moved to Atlanta from Milwaukee.
Congratulations to Ubaldo Jimenez on the no hitter.
Correction: The Braves did not move to Atlanta from Boston. They moved to Atlanta from Milwaukee.
Congratulations to Ubaldo Jimenez on the no hitter.
Mets and Cards Team Up for Marathon Game
It took almost seven hours for the Mets and Cardinals to complete their Saturday game, but they did with New York winning in 20 innings 2-1.
I Started watching this game...In The Nineteenth Inning! I couldn't believe that game went so long without anybody scoring! What a crazy Game!
I Started watching this game...In The Nineteenth Inning! I couldn't believe that game went so long without anybody scoring! What a crazy Game!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
What A Crazy Day In The Major Leagues!
What A Crazy Day In The Major Leagues!
Ubaldo Jimenez has thrown the first No-Hitter in the history of the Colorado Rockies!
Jimenez recorded the No-Hitter on the road at Turner Field in Atlanta!
During a No Hitter, It always seems like there is a Spectacular Defensive play to seal the No Hit Bid. Remember that spectacular catch Dewayne Wise made to Preserve Mark Buehrle's Perfect Game Bid?
Dexter Fowler made a sensational catch in Left Center Field in the Seventh Inning to Preserve The No Hitter. You Could See Jimenez mouth "Wow!" Wow Indeed, Ubaldo! Wow!
But Wait! There's More!
The Mets and Cardinals played in front of a National Television Audience Tonight. The Game went long into the night. For the first Eighteen Innings, the game remained a 0-0 Scoreless Tie!
In The Eighteenth inning, Tony La Russa had pinch hitters Felipe Lopez and Joe Mather pitch! He then moved pitcher Kyle Lohse into the outfield!
The Mets took a one-run lead on Jeff Francoeur's sacrifice fly off Joe Mather, who had walked two batters and hit another to load the bases. But Mather escaped from that jam, and Yadier Molina tied the game on a single to right off Francisco Rodriguez, who blew his first save opportunity of the season.
Jose Reyes, (0-7 on the night, who reached base on a walk from Joe Mather), scored on a sacrafice fly to right to score the 2nd run of the game, in the 20th Inning!
UnBelievable!!!!!
Ubaldo Jimenez has thrown the first No-Hitter in the history of the Colorado Rockies!
Jimenez recorded the No-Hitter on the road at Turner Field in Atlanta!
During a No Hitter, It always seems like there is a Spectacular Defensive play to seal the No Hit Bid. Remember that spectacular catch Dewayne Wise made to Preserve Mark Buehrle's Perfect Game Bid?
Dexter Fowler made a sensational catch in Left Center Field in the Seventh Inning to Preserve The No Hitter. You Could See Jimenez mouth "Wow!" Wow Indeed, Ubaldo! Wow!
But Wait! There's More!
The Mets and Cardinals played in front of a National Television Audience Tonight. The Game went long into the night. For the first Eighteen Innings, the game remained a 0-0 Scoreless Tie!
In The Eighteenth inning, Tony La Russa had pinch hitters Felipe Lopez and Joe Mather pitch! He then moved pitcher Kyle Lohse into the outfield!
The Mets took a one-run lead on Jeff Francoeur's sacrifice fly off Joe Mather, who had walked two batters and hit another to load the bases. But Mather escaped from that jam, and Yadier Molina tied the game on a single to right off Francisco Rodriguez, who blew his first save opportunity of the season.
Jose Reyes, (0-7 on the night, who reached base on a walk from Joe Mather), scored on a sacrafice fly to right to score the 2nd run of the game, in the 20th Inning!
UnBelievable!!!!!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Video: The Implosion of Texas Stadium
At 7:07 a.m. CDT on April 11, 2010, a local kid involved in charity work pressed the button to cause the demolition. From the first explosion, it took approximately 25 seconds for the stadium to completely fall.
Farewell, Texas Stadium. Thanks For The Memories. God can now watch his favorite team play football in the fanciest stadium on the planet, Cowboys Stadium.
Farewell, Texas Stadium. Thanks For The Memories. God can now watch his favorite team play football in the fanciest stadium on the planet, Cowboys Stadium.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Funny Friday: A Scottish Man Was At A Baseball Game...
A Scottish man was at a baseball game. It was the first time he had ever seen the sport so he sat quietly.
The first batter approached the plate, took a few swings and then hit a double. Everyone was on their feet screaming "Run, run!"
This happened two more times, with a single and a triple. The Scottish man was now excited and ready to get into the game.
The next batter came up and four balls went by. The umpire called "walk" and the batter started on a slow trot to first. The Scotsman, extremely excited now, stood up and screamed, "R-R-Run ye ba$$tarrd, rrrun!"
Everyone around him started laughing so the Scotsman, extremely embarrassed, sat back down. The fan sitting next to the Scotsman noticed his embarrassment, so he leaned over and explained, "He can't run because he got four balls."
The Scotsman immediately stood up and screamed, "Walk with pride, man! Walk with pride!"
The first batter approached the plate, took a few swings and then hit a double. Everyone was on their feet screaming "Run, run!"
This happened two more times, with a single and a triple. The Scottish man was now excited and ready to get into the game.
The next batter came up and four balls went by. The umpire called "walk" and the batter started on a slow trot to first. The Scotsman, extremely excited now, stood up and screamed, "R-R-Run ye ba$$tarrd, rrrun!"
Everyone around him started laughing so the Scotsman, extremely embarrassed, sat back down. The fan sitting next to the Scotsman noticed his embarrassment, so he leaned over and explained, "He can't run because he got four balls."
The Scotsman immediately stood up and screamed, "Walk with pride, man! Walk with pride!"
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Video: Little Herb Brooks Rallies The Red Sox
Five year old Joshua Sacco, the Youtube Sensation who delivers a perfect re-enactment of the Herb Brooks speech from the film "Miracle", rallies the Red Sox on Opening Night against the Yankees.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Which President Gets The National Pastime?
The National Pastime is alive and well, as Opening Day was yesterday. President Obama continued the tradition of Presidents from William Howard Taft to Richard Nixon by throwing out the first pitch in Washington D.C. Obama, of course, found a way to sport his Chicago White Sox, and his first pitch...Let's look at the footage below.
Let's compare and contrast that with President Bush's first Pitch at Nationals Park in 2008.
Which President Gets The National Pastime?
The Nationals would go on to lose to the Phillies 11-1.
Let's compare and contrast that with President Bush's first Pitch at Nationals Park in 2008.
Which President Gets The National Pastime?
The Nationals would go on to lose to the Phillies 11-1.
Monday, April 5, 2010
"The Power Zone" Heading In A New Direction
I am entering a new chapter in my life, and that will be affecting this blog site. I have become a full time College Student. I will not have time to blog right now. I am going to be putting 100 percent behind my college work.
What does this mean for the blog?
I have asked blog reader JF to become the second author of this blog site. That same love I have for baseball, he has for basketball. And now that the NCAA and NBA are heading down to the wire, the insight he shares will be very interesting.
He's never run a blog before, but I know he's going to do an awesoeme job.
Having a second author sounded much better to me than just leaving the blog untouched for weeks.
To quote the movie John Q:
"It's Not Goodbye. It's See You Later."
What does this mean for the blog?
I have asked blog reader JF to become the second author of this blog site. That same love I have for baseball, he has for basketball. And now that the NCAA and NBA are heading down to the wire, the insight he shares will be very interesting.
He's never run a blog before, but I know he's going to do an awesoeme job.
Having a second author sounded much better to me than just leaving the blog untouched for weeks.
To quote the movie John Q:
"It's Not Goodbye. It's See You Later."
Saturday, April 3, 2010
My 2010 MLB Preview
Opening Night is just one night away with Yankees-Red Sox on ESPN. Here are my division previews. Sorry, I ran out of time to do a division by division preview like I wanted.
Anyway, here are my picks division by division.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AL East New York Yankees
AL Central Minnesota Twins
AL West Texas Rangers
AL Wild Card Boston Red Sox
NATIONAL LEAGUE
NL East Philladelphia Phillies
NL Central Chicago Cubs
NL West Los Angeles Dodgers
NL Wildcard Colorado Rockies
ALDS: Yankees Over Twins
ALDS: Red Sox Over Rangers
NLDS: Phillies Over Rockies
NLDS: Dodgers Over Cubs
ALCS: Yankees Over Red Sox
NLCS: Phillies over Dodgers
World Series: Yankees over Phillies.
AL MVP: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
NL MVP: Albert Pujols, Cardinals
NL ROY: Colby Rasmus, Cardinals
AL ROY: Nefetali Feliz, Rangers
AL MANAGER OF THE YEAR: Ron Washington, Rangers
NL MANAGER OF THE YEAR: Tony La Russa, Cardinals
NL CY YOUNG AWARD WINNER Roy Halladay, Phillies
AL CY YOUNG AWARD WINNER CC Sabathia, Yankees
Anyway, here are my picks division by division.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AL East New York Yankees
AL Central Minnesota Twins
AL West Texas Rangers
AL Wild Card Boston Red Sox
NATIONAL LEAGUE
NL East Philladelphia Phillies
NL Central Chicago Cubs
NL West Los Angeles Dodgers
NL Wildcard Colorado Rockies
ALDS: Yankees Over Twins
ALDS: Red Sox Over Rangers
NLDS: Phillies Over Rockies
NLDS: Dodgers Over Cubs
ALCS: Yankees Over Red Sox
NLCS: Phillies over Dodgers
World Series: Yankees over Phillies.
AL MVP: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
NL MVP: Albert Pujols, Cardinals
NL ROY: Colby Rasmus, Cardinals
AL ROY: Nefetali Feliz, Rangers
AL MANAGER OF THE YEAR: Ron Washington, Rangers
NL MANAGER OF THE YEAR: Tony La Russa, Cardinals
NL CY YOUNG AWARD WINNER Roy Halladay, Phillies
AL CY YOUNG AWARD WINNER CC Sabathia, Yankees
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