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Week One College Football Roundup

3 September 2008 by Cruiser

The first 2 weeks of the college season are usually a snoozefest, and rest assured, that is intentional.  Big time programs like Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Florida intentionally schedule creampuff opponents from lesser conferences or divisions to act as revenue-creating home games that are little more than organized scrimmages.  There are/were, of course, exceptions such […]

It’s over

28 August 2008 by Cruiser

The Yankees are finally dead.  After 14 years, the Yankee playoff run is finally over.

Hmmm . . . Mark Teixeira and CC Sabathia on line 2, Mr. Cashman.

2008 Notre Dame Preview

24 August 2008 by Cruiser

Last season was objectively the worst in the history of America’s most popular college football team.  The Notre Dame Fightin’ Irish set records for losses in a season, sacks allowed, and rushing yards per game (low).  While the special teams and defense were bad, the offense was even worse, ranking at or near last in Division […]

Manny’s not moving . . .

31 July 2008 by Cruiser

Peter Gammons:  “A source close to the three-way negotiations involving Manny Ramirez says the deal is close to dead. Florida has reportedly asked Boston for a cash outlay beyond the $7M to cover Ramirez’s contract, in addition to two prospects. That essentially would add up to the Red Sox trading Ramirez, $9M and two prospects […]

Where’s the Love in New York?

16 July 2008 by Cruiser

I think Yankee fan showed his spots yesterday as frustrated New Yorkers went a little overboard in their hatred of the Boston Red Sox and closer Jonathan Papelbon. 
It doesn’t take a genius to recognize that the Yankee dynasty of 1996-2000 is getting smaller and smaller in the rear-view mirror, and while GM Brian Cahsman has made […]

Go National League!

15 July 2008 by Cruiser

While I’m invariably a fiercely loyal conference, division, and league fan, I’ll be switching sides to root for the Senior Circuit tonight.
I’m tired of the Red Sox celebrating their World Championship sweeps on someone else’s field.
With an NL win tonight, the Sox will win the trophy in the Fens for once . . .

Red Sox back in 1st place

13 July 2008 by Cruiser

yawn

Sox Freefall? I think not . . .

3 July 2008 by Cruiser

So Tampa Bay just swept the Red Sox in Tampa to take a 3.5 game lead and the Sox llimp into the Bronx tonight to play their arch-rival New York Yankees.  Things certainly appear to be grim.  Will this thus-far disappointing season end with the Sox not making the playoffs? 

With a little help from Barstool Sports, […]

Phil Steele’s 2008 Predictions

2 July 2008 by Cruiser

As I told you last year, Phil Steele’s College Football Preview is the best preseason football magazine in America.  It also ranks as the most accurate magazine over the past 9 years.  Last year, it was not the most accurate partly because he ignored 17 5th-year seniors and a weak schedule and picked BC to finish last […]

Can you name all 73 BCS schools?

24 June 2008 by Cruiser

Good luck!
BTW, my best time so far is 4:30.


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