Made a big change this week at the top, dropping Kentucky from number one all the way to 8th, even though the Wildcats remain undefeated. The reasoning for me, after seeing highlights of their two point victory over Miami, Ohio and reading how John Calipari was so disgusted with his team’s defense, I was fairly [...]
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New AP Vote
November 23, 2009
Rising High
November 19, 2009
Two years ago we were fortunate to see three schools from Maryland reach the NCAA men’s basketball tournament (had to be the first time in state history that three went, but none from College Park).
But this season may prove even better.
First the Terps. Maryland discovered the right mix of chemistry at the end of last [...]
New Rankings
November 16, 2009
Here’s a look at my vote for the A.P. Men’s Top 25 Basketball Poll this week. Nice to make some decisions based on games actually played, although the match ups lacked drama. That changes this week with many great games, and it is safe to say, this list will shuffle greatly in seven days….
1. Kentucky
2. [...]
QB is BQ once again
November 11, 2009
The Ravens forced Eric Mangini to make a change at quarterback last time around as he benched Brady Quinn mid game in favor of Derek Anderson. Six games later Mangini switches once more, this time back to Quinn.
This news confirmed this morning during a conference call between Mangini and local Baltimore media. Confirmed with the most dispassionate, [...]
A.P. Men’s Top 25.. My Vote..
October 27, 2009
Much of my college career at St. Lawrence University was spent arguing about sports (the rest involved other assorted non-printable social activities, spritzed every once in a while with a class.) The most heated discussions outside of who was more hated (the Redskins or Giants) came with the college polls, football and basketball.
They add layers [...]
Pro’s Pro
October 1, 2009
Amazingly, 18 holes of watching my off plane swing did not affect Jay Haas in round one of the Constellation Energy Sr. Players Championship. Haas went low with a 66 Thursday, earning a tie for 2nd place with Tom Watson, one shot back of Lonnie Nielsen.
Haas was forced to endure, as he is every week [...]
Game Day and the fog has lifted
September 27, 2009
A dreary, drizzly morning gives way to balmy sunshine at M&T Bank Stadium. Maybe not a legitimate metaphor for the Ravens, but it lately it seems awfully sunny in Baltimore.
As they ready for the Browns they sit at 2-0 atop the AFC North despite not having neared their best football. They offered enough mistakes in [...]
2009 Season Recap: Part 2
September 15, 2009
A ficticious review of the season rolls on, but just in case you want thoughts on actual events, check out my real game recap right here: http://wbal.com/apps/news/templates/ravens.aspx?articleid=35658&zoneid=5
As for the continued ridiculousness, please remember that attempts at humor do no neccesarily reflect the opinions of my bosses, family, or Chris Dachille.
Week 5: How in the name of [...]
Season Recap Preview: Part 1
September 9, 2009
An oxymoron? Sure. Take away the first two syllables and my wife will tell you it’s spot on. But deterred I am not. So here’s a recap of the Ravens 2009 Season.
Week 1: I still can’t believe the Chiefs started Matt Cassel. Seriously flawed logic in allowing a gimpy QB to face the Ravens rush [...]
Snoop a loop
August 6, 2009
Training camp elicits many descriptions from players. Intense, exhausting, draining, miserable, and fun. Fun? Today, camp was fun.
Already invigorated by a cool cloudy morning in which the team practiced with playoff energy, the Ravens received a visitor. Snoop Dogg.
The former gang banger turned multi, multi million dollar rapper, slash actor watched practice from the Ravens [...]
