From the Week-end......

In this small southern college town.....It's still summer.  We are now rapidly approaching the "dog days.

Some stuff we followed this past week-end:




Is "Lin-sanity" over in New York?
 

Is Lin Out Of NYC?

Melo Calls Rockets' Offer 'Ridiculous'

 

Jason.....you're not a "kid" anymore!

Jason Kidd Arrested For DWI

PHOTO: Kidd Allegedly Carried Out Of Club Before Arrest

 

This just the kind of catch I used to make...in my youth:

 

WATCH: Phillies Prospect Makes Ridiculous Catch

 

Spike Lee...is ...everywhere!

Teixeira's Bat Goes Flying.. To Spike Lee

 

 

 

 

Quick Trips:

 

The Atlanta Braves swept the New York Mets....won their 7th straight!

 

Nick Sabans' daughter is getting sued.

 

Kobe Bryant thinks this years' USA Olympic team...could beat the original "Dream Team".

 

Dream on....Kobe! 

Things ....We Learned......From the Week-end

Right about now.....we're feeling pretty smart.

For we learned quite a bit these last few days......

With a  little help from a few of our friends....let's recap just what we learned:




The Philadelphia Eagles.....are not that good:

Should The Eagles' Coach Be Fired?

 

The Panthers Steve Smith.....still has....."it":

Cheap Shot Leads To Fight After Panthers Touchdown

 

The Packers may not win the Super Bowl this year....but they're better than the Falcons:

Packers Win On The Road To Stay Undefeated

 

R.I.P.   Al Davis:

Legendary Raiders Owner Dies

 

The Phillies......weren't that good either:

Ryan Howard Adds Injury To Insult

 

Smarter?

Thought so.... 

 

Don't Look Now......But Here Comes Atlanta

Bring on the Braves.....

The Philadelphia Phillies have the best won-lost record in all of baseball....but when they look over their shoulders......here are these pesky Atlanta Braves...Just 4  games back.....winners of their last 8 out of 10.  The 2nd best record in the National League.


From the Athens Banner Herald:

Braves wrap sweep of Seattle

SEATTLE - The Atlanta Braves first took down the pitcher with the best ERA in baseball over the past two months, then rallied to beat one of the top rookies in either league.
FULL STORY

Latest NL East standings:

National League
East	W	L	Pct	GB	Home	Road	East	Cent	West	Streak	L10
Philadelphia Phillies	51	31	.622	--	32-14	19-17	23-13	13-9	8-4	Lost 1	6-4
Atlanta Braves	47	35	.573	4.0	22-17	25-18	16-14	15-7	8-10	Won 3	8-2
New York Mets	41	40	.506	9.5	18-20	23-20	15-15	10-10	8-8	Lost 1	6-4
Washington Nationals	40	41	.494	10.5	22-13	18-28	13-19	9-7	10-8	Lost 3	5-5
Florida Marlins	35	45	.438	15.0	17-26	18-19	11-17	9-10	10-9	Won 1	3-7

Brave New World

All the pre-season hype was ....the Phillies pitching staff would be the best in baseball....

But......the Atlanta Braves have something to say about this...

After beating the Phils ....2 out of 3...this week-end....

The Braves may have the better staff.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer:

Derek Lowe took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in the Braves' 5-0 win Friday night. (Michael Bryant/Staff Photographer)

Braves' staff on par with Phils'

 

John Smallwood: Don't let the star power of the Phillies' pitching staff dazzle you into believing it is light years beyond everybody else. It is not. The Braves have much more than a nice little pitching corps. 

 

Will the Braves challenge for the division title? (27 comments)

 

The Phillies Zone: Phils take a hit by not scoring runs

Photos: Braves 5, Phillies 2

 

Another Reason......to Hate New York

Is it their ....excessive entitlement issues?

Is it their ....arrogance?

Is it their...."We're better than you" attitude?

Is it......all of the above?

So the Yankees didn't get their man.....free agent Cliff Lee.

So they act like spoiled brats.

And this is why we hate.....New York:

 

Things ....We Learned......From the Week-end

In this small, southern, college town........it's hot!   87 degrees today.  And....it's October.

This morning......as I left for work at 5:30......I had the heater on in my car....it was 54 degrees......By the time I was getting ready to head home.....4 pm.....it was 85.......and thus.......here comes the AC.

So........what else ........have we learned?


So........commish....what will you do......with your "Golden Boy"....if this stuff is true?

Brett Favre Addresses Perverted Sexting Accusations

 

You shave.......and I'll get a hair-cut.   This is a rumor....we just don't buy: 

Report: Tom Brady And Randy Moss Battled In Locker Room

 

Unless you're .....a black man......you really won't understand this:

'Pacman' Jones WRONGFULLY Arrested

 

The baseball......will always find you....Remember when?  It's happened to all of us....who have played the game:

One Man Makes THREE Errors In Devastating Playoff Loss

 

It's a ......"Body" issue...in a sports magazine.......This is not...."Playboy" or "Hustler"......Get over it:

PHOTOS: Naked Athletes Strip Down For ESPN 'Body Issue'

 

A Philly Sweep.........These guys are really good:

Al Behrman / AP

The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate in their clubhouse after sweeping the Cincinnati Reds with a 2-0 win in Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Cincinnati.

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So there.....smarter?

 

We are......

 

 

Now or Never

Not too long ago.......The Atlanta Braves were in 1st place in the NL East.....7 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies.

What a difference a few weeks make.

Today.......the Braves........are looking......up....to the Phil's........6 games back......a half game lead in the wild card race.

Nine games left.......Now......or never.

Braves' playoff chances 'cooling' but still strong (74.9 percent)

It seemed the Braves always were turned in the wrong direction in Philadelphia.

Nine games left.......3 with the Washington National......3 with the Florida Marlins......

And the last 3........with the hated Phillies.

Now.....or ........Never! 

A New Low.....Even for Philadelphia

We all know  all about the Philadelphia fans......Booing Santa Claus.....etc.

Now.......Philly Fan....has stooped to a new low:

Police: NJ man purposely vomited on Phillies fans

 

 

In this undated photo released by the Philadelphia Police Department, Matthew Clemmens is seen. Clemmens, 21, of Cherry Hill, N.J., is facing charges after police say he intentionally vomited on an 11-year-old girl in the stands during a Philadelphia Phillies baseball game on Wednesday, April 14. (AP Photo/Philadelphia Police Department)

 

A New Jersey man was jailed after he intentionally vomited on an off-duty police captain and his 11-year-old daughter in the stands during a Phillies game, police said.
Matthew Clemmens, 21, of Cherry Hill, N.J., was charged with assault, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and related offenses for the incident at Wednesday night's Phillies-Nationals game. He was being held Friday on $36,000 bail.

Clemmens made himself vomit on an off-duty police captain and his daughter after a companion of Clemmens' was kicked out for unruly behavior, police said.

Clemmens retaliated by vomiting on Michael Vangelo, an off-duty Easton police captain, and his daughter, Philadelphia police spokesman Lt. Frank Vanore said.

"It was the most vile, disgusting thing I've ever seen," Vangelo said Friday. "He has two fingers down his throat, he lunges forward and vomits on myself and my 11-year-old."
Vangelo said he tried to push his children safely behind him, and Clemmens punched him in the face. Four or five fans in the next section rushed to help, Vangelo said. They held him until police arrived _ someone punching Clemmens in the face as he tried to break free _ and an officer was also hit with vomit, Vanore said.

Clemmens' listed phone number is disconnected.

Only......in the city of "brotherly love".........

Two Cities.........Two Views

Give them their due........

The New York Yankees won a world series.......for .......the 27th time. 27!!!

First.......a view from the Philly papers:





















Now.......let's hear it for those Famous NY tabloids:

A Yahoo............Sports Minute

From Yahoo Sports........


Major League Baseball is coming up. With the help on MLB.com........and Yahoo Sports........ESPN is not the sports monopoly it once was. A breath of fresh air.......something different.......to the point. And not self promoting.

Here's a look........at last nights' games.....from " killer bees " to an Atlanta Brave sweep of the World Champion Phillies.......

It's all here..........enjoy:

Hump Day News & Views

Election 2008.........

I have voted.....Monday.......in the "early voting" system in this state of Georgia. There have been war stories galore about people waiting in line for up to 8 hours.

I ..........was in and out.......in less than 60 minutes.

I urge all of you........if your state has "early voting"........take advantage.....vote this week.

And if you cannot ..........please .....please.......vote on November 4th.

Republican or Democratic..........let your vote be heard.



This young rookie.......looks mighty old to me......


Yes ........Greg Oden.....he of the Portland Trailblazers........the 19 year old.......going on 50. Oden finally made his NBA debut last night after missing all of last year with injuries. And folks.......he is not ready. He didn't even last a half. Went out with a foot injury....and the L A Lakers blew out his team, 96-76...... Uh....Greg? This is an 82 game season here..... Another first round bust.

This guy has never been healthy.......Too much weight.......too little muscle.......his knees and feet cannot support his 6' 11" frame.

Too bad.......from what I hear.......he is really a nice guy.......with a great attitude.




Mini World Series game.....


Tonight, Major League Baseball will attempt to complete game five between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays.......

Philly leads the series 3 games to 1. The game will be resumed in the bottom of the 6th inning, tied 2-2. Simply put........the Phillies have to get 6 outs........and the Rays, 9.

Look for this thing to go about 14 or 15 innings....and still not end until the wee hours of the morning. MLB deserves everything they get for selling their soul to Fox Sports.

By the way.........last we checked.......there were "lake effect" "ice showers" in the greater Philadelphia area.....





Mums the word.......


As in the gag order........ordered by Florida coach, Urban Meyer.......

If you have watched any of ESPN this week .......you have been constantly reminded of Georgia's end-zone celebration last year........(the entire 95 Bulldog players danced in the end-zone, following their first touchdown).

Meyer has instructed his Gator team to not dare speak out on the topic. Mark Richt of Georgia is also tip-toeing around the controversy.

Memo to Florida..........and ESPN........Georgia beat Florida last year, because they hit them in the mouth.....strong armed Tim Tebow........and made more big plays.....simple.....

This game Saturday features two of the most talented teams in the country........and the winner will be the team that best executes its offensive and defensive schemes.

Nothing more ........nothing less......

What happened last year........means nothing.


Things.......I think I think...........

Fall is fast becoming one of my favorite seasons........No humidity........beautiful scenery .......

TNT's NBA studio show .......is the best in all of sports with Ernie Johnson, Jr, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley.

Why can't Fox News........just admit they are a spokes-person for the republicans.......and be done with it....I would respect them more.....Instead of hiding behind, "fair & balanced....you decide"..... We have decided.......and you are so.......biased.

When does Hockey begin?

Just kidding........

Have a great "Hump Day"........

A Major League Washout

Why is the baseball season still going on......in late October?

First, let me say, "I love baseball".....always have. Played it........watched it....supported it.

With that said.....this latest MLB screw-up cannot escape my rants.

Game 5 of the World Series between Philadelphia and Tampa Bay was played in a steady rain last night.......until the umpires called the game in the 6th inning.....with over an inch of standing water........and the score tied a 2 all.

Supposedly.....according to the official rule book.......a game is considered a complete game after 5 innings. Well......after 5 innings, the Phillies led , 2-1.......which should have given them their first World Series Championship since 1980.

But.......commissioner Bud Selig .......decided to just suspend the game......pick it up in the bottom of the 6th.....and go from there. (MLB has a history of "making it up as it goes along")

So here we are on Tuesday and guess what? It is sleeting in Philly........with snow in the forecast for tonight. Serves MLB right.....This season could ....and should have ended 2 weeks ago.

Very simple ways to shorten the season and still get those 162 games in. Get rid of all those useless "travel" days.......this ain't the old west. You can fly anywhere in the country in 2 to 4 hours.

Have each team play double headers once a month........a Saturday, perhaps....

These two very simple changes can take 2 weeks off the season.

And........once we do get into October........Why must all games start at night? Yesterday, it was a beautiful fall afternoon in Philadelphia.......But by night fall?

And MLB wonders why the viewership is down......

Phil Sheridan of the Philadelphia Inquirer shares my views:

Phil Sheridan: Tainted by television