Posted in Patriots on Apr 15th, 2008 4 Comments »
Here are 10 interesting observations about the Patriots 2008 schedule, which is below:
1. It’s easy early with Chiefs, Jets, Dolphins and 49ers.
2. An early bye week on Week 4.
3. Of the four trips to the West Coast, all the games are connected by back to back weeks (Oct. 5 and 12, and Dec. 7 and 14)
4. It’s easy late, too, ending with Oakland, Arizona and Buffalo.
5. While the Patriots play only once on Monday night, … continued »
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Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 14th, 2008 6 Comments »
Here’s a list of 10 observations from a busy and important weekend of sports in New England:
1. The first Red Sox-Yankees series should not be played before the middle of May, at the earliest. It really is a waste of three potentially exciting games and overall atmosphere. It was like a Royals game on Sunday night. I can’t remember the last time a Sox-Yanks tilt felt so unimportant. Frankly, there is too much going on … continued »
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Posted in Patriots on Apr 11th, 2008 1 Comment »
University of Arkansas running back Darren McFadden just finished his visit to Gillette Stadium. The All-American, ranked as the top back in the upcoming NFL Draft, flew in last night and arrived at the stadium this morning for interviews with several members of the Patriots coaching staff.
He apparently spent some time with head coach Bill Belichick. The two watched film from his career at Arkansas.
Among NFL people that have seen McFadden in person is that … continued »
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Posted in Red Sox on Apr 11th, 2008 2 Comments »
Should David Ortiz have gone to New York City to film a commercial on his first “off” day back after the long three-week road trip?
The only reason it is an issue is because of his batting average, that is now .088 after another hitless night in the Sox 12-6 series finale win over the Tigers.
My view: Ortiz can do what he wants. It is an off day. The only problem is he loses the right … continued »
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Posted in Red Sox on Apr 7th, 2008 4 Comments »
Basically, put another way, is Jon Lester a No. 3 starter on a world champion?
When Curt Schilling was officially put on IR for three to four months, maybe longer, this became a question.
Lester has shown flashes of brilliance and, maybe even more flashes of frustration. Like Dice-K, his problem is strikes and consistency.
Lester is the Red Sox only left-handed starter, which makes him even more valuable if he is good.
He turned 24 on Jan. 7, … continued »
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Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 6th, 2008 4 Comments »
I was wrong. I missed both games last night. My 11-year-old son got both games right. In fact, he got them right more than two weeks ago when the brackets were drawn up. He’s got Memphis winning and I’m tired of losing so I am, too.
While Kansas was outstanding last night, basically beating the team I thought was the best team in the country to a pulp, I believe that Memphis has been consistent from … continued »
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