Thursday, December 31, 2015
Two Big Games Tonight
College football's four best teams play this afternoon and evening. Root for the underdog. Hope for lots of points.
That's the best way to enjoy these games.
That's the best way to enjoy these games.
Golden State Gets Whomped
Former T-Wolve, J.J. Barea led the Dallas Mavericks to a rout of the Warriors last night. Golden State was missing Stephen Curry due to a leg injury. 114-91 was the final.
The Warriors are now 29-2 on the season.
The Warriors are now 29-2 on the season.
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Once Weres
Peyton Manning, Tiger Woods, and Kobe Bryant.
They've been getting a lot of press lately, and it's all for the same reason. They're old and their bodies are starting to fail them.
It wasn't that long ago that everyone was wondering how many Super Bowls Manning would win. The answer to that question now looks like ONE. He's had great success at quarterback over the years, but getting back to the Super Bowl, and actually WINNING another one seems remote at this point. His team has a chance again this year, but even if that happens, he might not be its quarterback.
Tiger Woods had the most incredible start to his career. People were wondering how many years it would take him to pass Jack Nicklaus for the most major titles of all-time. He was so far ahead of Nicklaus' pace that it wasn't even a contest...
...but then injuries happened, and domestic unrest. He had his 40th birthday yesterday, and there are rumors that he can barely walk. The rehab from his latest back surgery, which was months ago, hasn't even started yet. It isn't even scheduled yet. And a once promising career is now most likely over.
There are younger, better golfers now, and the sport has grown passed him. And Jack Nicklaus's records once more look very safe.
And then there's Kobe. He has had the career that everyone thought he would. His scoring and championships are legendary. But even he can't control the effects left by years of injuries. He's on his farewell tour this year, playing an aging guard on one of the worst teams in the league. Fans voting has left him atop the All-Star balloting. That's his last hurrah.
They were all great once. Their careers are all ending with a whimper.
They've been getting a lot of press lately, and it's all for the same reason. They're old and their bodies are starting to fail them.
It wasn't that long ago that everyone was wondering how many Super Bowls Manning would win. The answer to that question now looks like ONE. He's had great success at quarterback over the years, but getting back to the Super Bowl, and actually WINNING another one seems remote at this point. His team has a chance again this year, but even if that happens, he might not be its quarterback.
Tiger Woods had the most incredible start to his career. People were wondering how many years it would take him to pass Jack Nicklaus for the most major titles of all-time. He was so far ahead of Nicklaus' pace that it wasn't even a contest...
...but then injuries happened, and domestic unrest. He had his 40th birthday yesterday, and there are rumors that he can barely walk. The rehab from his latest back surgery, which was months ago, hasn't even started yet. It isn't even scheduled yet. And a once promising career is now most likely over.
There are younger, better golfers now, and the sport has grown passed him. And Jack Nicklaus's records once more look very safe.
And then there's Kobe. He has had the career that everyone thought he would. His scoring and championships are legendary. But even he can't control the effects left by years of injuries. He's on his farewell tour this year, playing an aging guard on one of the worst teams in the league. Fans voting has left him atop the All-Star balloting. That's his last hurrah.
They were all great once. Their careers are all ending with a whimper.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Gophers Win Bowl Game!
Just to set the record straight, I didn't even know the Gophers were IN a bowl game this year. A 5-7 regular season record isn't going to impress many bowl sponsors. But I did come upon their game last night with about a minute left, and I decided to watch that last minute.
I've never heard of the Quick Lane Bowl either, but there you are. The Gophers won, snapping a seven bowl game appearance losing streak.
And as long as we're admitting things, I thought the Gophers were the OTHER team while I was watching. My wife had to point out to me that I was rooting for the wrong team.
Did I mention that the Gophers didn't impress me much this year despite their big bowl game win?
Maybe I'll recognize them NEXT year.
I've never heard of the Quick Lane Bowl either, but there you are. The Gophers won, snapping a seven bowl game appearance losing streak.
And as long as we're admitting things, I thought the Gophers were the OTHER team while I was watching. My wife had to point out to me that I was rooting for the wrong team.
Did I mention that the Gophers didn't impress me much this year despite their big bowl game win?
Maybe I'll recognize them NEXT year.
Monday, December 28, 2015
Football!
Carolina lost. Seattle lost. New England lost. Pittsburgh lost. Green Bay lost.
The Vikings won. Big.
Big. Big. Big. Big. Big.
What a dominating game!
One week left. The whole shooting match. The last scheduled game of the season. Primetime next Sunday night.
Who would have thunk it?
The Vikings won. Big.
Big. Big. Big. Big. Big.
What a dominating game!
One week left. The whole shooting match. The last scheduled game of the season. Primetime next Sunday night.
Who would have thunk it?
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Connections
Former Twins' second baseman, Luis Castillo (2006-2007) is on the Hall of Fame ballot this year.
When the Twins fell out of contention in 2007 we traded him for Drew Butera, who was on the Twins for four seasons.
We traded Drew for Miguel Sulbaran who never made it to the majors, but we traded Miguel for Eduardo Nunez, who has been a Twins bench player for four seasons.
So Castillo is directly responsible for Butera and Nunez both being on the Twins eight years after we traded him. Few players give you eight good years of major league service after you trade them. But the Twins have gotten a lot of milage out of that one trade.
Who knows? Maybe the Twins will get a roster player for Nunez if we trade him as well. Castillo was not only a great second baseman, he was the gift that kept on giving.
When the Twins fell out of contention in 2007 we traded him for Drew Butera, who was on the Twins for four seasons.
We traded Drew for Miguel Sulbaran who never made it to the majors, but we traded Miguel for Eduardo Nunez, who has been a Twins bench player for four seasons.
So Castillo is directly responsible for Butera and Nunez both being on the Twins eight years after we traded him. Few players give you eight good years of major league service after you trade them. But the Twins have gotten a lot of milage out of that one trade.
Who knows? Maybe the Twins will get a roster player for Nunez if we trade him as well. Castillo was not only a great second baseman, he was the gift that kept on giving.
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