The Ravens appeased everyone with their first round pick of Haloti Ngata, everyone except for ESPN’s Mark Schlereth. The former offensive lineman ripped the Ravens for their pick of Ngata because according to Schlereth Ngata takes off plays and lacks motivation. TV 11 Sports Director Gerry Sandusky saw Schlereth’s view as narrow. [...]
Archive for April, 2006
Super Sized
April 29, 2006
Daddyhood Musings
April 28, 2006
Been off for three days, mostly tending to my seven month old twins. In the brief moments between not eating and not sleeping, things went popping in my head. Some at my head, and some in it.
It continues to amaze me how many people earn a livelihood on the NFL Draft. Millions [...]
Streaking to Infamy
April 24, 2006
We love sports for the numbers. We define success and failure by adding up digits. We look to the numbers because, unlike politicians and utility corporations, the numbers don’t lie. However numbers don’t always make sense.
32 straight wins for Johns Hopkins lacrosse over Navy? Once a year, every year [...]
Tejada vs. Yankees
April 23, 2006
When Miguel Tejada kept demanding a trade, and complained they were going in the wrong direction, days like today were why.
Miggy had four hits against the Yankees.
The Orioles had four hits against the Yankees.
7-1 the final as New York takes two of three in the Bronx.
The bats though will likely [...]
Alive and Well
April 22, 2006
Wanted to share this yesterday, but apparently in our still slightly bugged system, spell check also means delete. Lost a lengthy post, but not to be deterred we’ll carry on.
Where was I?
It’s not often a player with no chance to win garners a press conference to announce his inclusion. But when [...]
Welcome In!
April 20, 2006
Welcome in to Gilbert’s Arena. The name for which I must credit a college friend Rob O’Donoghue. I actually solicited several friends for help in the naming of this blog. Most went with sarcastic remarks for which I would be fined or fired if shared. Thanks guys.
Not sure how Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas feels about [...]
