Did you see it? Did you see Jim Haslett take his team to Washington and cream the Redskins? Did you see him get into it with Torrence? Did you see his face when Brown made that field goal?
Yeah, me either.
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Monday, October 13, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
nothing to do with baseball
Sorry about that last post. I don't know what was going on in my head.
The Rams got some props from the geniuses at Sportscenter last night/very early this morning. "...best helmets in the NFL." Well, at least they've got that going for them.
Speaking of the Rams, hooray for Jim Haslett. I loved him in NO. I suspect that a big part of the players' problems in the first four games revolved around lack of leadership and lack of respect on either side of the table. The defense may not have been stellar (to say the least), but between the in-fighting, the release of Brown (most likely without Haslett's approval), and the absolute absence of offense (which can put a mighty hefty strain on a defense because they end up on the field for 40 minutes at a time), there was never really any hope for Jim or his guys to make a difference. I think Jim may be just what this team needs, and he was right there all along.
I'm calling it right now, folks.12-4. 11-5. We'll just pretend these four games were part of an extended pre-season and give Jimmy a break.
The Rams got some props from the geniuses at Sportscenter last night/very early this morning. "...best helmets in the NFL." Well, at least they've got that going for them.
Speaking of the Rams, hooray for Jim Haslett. I loved him in NO. I suspect that a big part of the players' problems in the first four games revolved around lack of leadership and lack of respect on either side of the table. The defense may not have been stellar (to say the least), but between the in-fighting, the release of Brown (most likely without Haslett's approval), and the absolute absence of offense (which can put a mighty hefty strain on a defense because they end up on the field for 40 minutes at a time), there was never really any hope for Jim or his guys to make a difference. I think Jim may be just what this team needs, and he was right there all along.
I'm calling it right now, folks.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
the news is getting sparse
Albert is my MVP. He is the Cardinals' MVP. He truly is the National League MVP, but I refuse to get my hopes up that any of the voters will recognize this because I don't need the let-down. It's Albert's fault anyway. He's too good.
He reached 100 runs scored last night, and also took back over the team lead for HRs. Sheesh. That puts him at 100+ RBI, 100+ RS, 30+ HR for 8 straight years (except for last year when he missed RS by 1--he had 99--but I still count it). What a freak.
Now we just need Glaus to drive in two more and he'll have 100 RBI.
This made me smile:
That's rather optimistic, no?
Anyway, the story struck me because it sounds so familiar.
Not that it matters. Flores certainly isn't one of the players I'm counting on to save the team in '09.
I've decided to start watching hockey this year. I say this every year, just so you know, but this time I really mean it. Really.
I'm interested in hockey. I enjoy listening to the announcers pronounce the names (which are inevitably French and weird). I like watching grown men slip and slide aboot the ice, trying to get some traction with their skates as they rip at each other's jerseys and throw punches. I like thinking of other things that might be more interesting if the participants had to wear 150 pounds of equipment and ice skates. I like hockey fans with their obscenities and enthusiasm. Besides which, we've got a hockey team that has some real promise (as I understand it), even without Erik Johnson, eh.
Finally, in other St Louis sports news, there's been more strife at Rams camp. Marc Bulger got benched. Afterward, he apparently said some none-too-friendly things about "Coach" Linehan, although I got the feeling he didn't say anything that was supposed to get to the media. Marc's such a low-key guy that it's hard to imagine him getting mad, but honestly, I get the feeling that none of the players like Linehan, and maybe it's just a mounting situation that got out of hand. (Actually, I often question whether the whole disastrous season--all three games, as it were--is just the players showing their contempt for Linehan.)
Steven Jackson defended Bulger and added to the criticsm of Linehan (and I have no doubt that he had every intention of the media picking up on his comments). Torry Holt apologized to Bulger for the lack of offense (like anybody blames Holt). Linehan said he would "talk with" Jackson and Bulger. What will he say? "Um, I know we've had our rough patches, but I don't know what I did to make you say those mean things..." Then he'll cry.
TrINT Green will start Sunday. Predictions: The Rams will lose to the Bills. It will be ugly. Linehan will be relieved of his duties. He'll cry some more.
He reached 100 runs scored last night, and also took back over the team lead for HRs. Sheesh. That puts him at 100+ RBI, 100+ RS, 30+ HR for 8 straight years (except for last year when he missed RS by 1--he had 99--but I still count it). What a freak.
Now we just need Glaus to drive in two more and he'll have 100 RBI.
This made me smile:
That's rather optimistic, no?
Anyway, the story struck me because it sounds so familiar.
There's nothing wrong with Izzy.
Mulder will be ready to go in 2008.
Clement will be ready to go in May.
We've listened to a lot of BS from the front office over the course of the season, and it looks like they're getting an early jump on the BS for next year.Carp will join the 'Birds after an extended Spring Training.
Not that it matters. Flores certainly isn't one of the players I'm counting on to save the team in '09.
I've decided to start watching hockey this year. I say this every year, just so you know, but this time I really mean it. Really.
I'm interested in hockey. I enjoy listening to the announcers pronounce the names (which are inevitably French and weird). I like watching grown men slip and slide aboot the ice, trying to get some traction with their skates as they rip at each other's jerseys and throw punches. I like thinking of other things that might be more interesting if the participants had to wear 150 pounds of equipment and ice skates. I like hockey fans with their obscenities and enthusiasm. Besides which, we've got a hockey team that has some real promise (as I understand it), even without Erik Johnson, eh.
Finally, in other St Louis sports news, there's been more strife at Rams camp. Marc Bulger got benched. Afterward, he apparently said some none-too-friendly things about "Coach" Linehan, although I got the feeling he didn't say anything that was supposed to get to the media. Marc's such a low-key guy that it's hard to imagine him getting mad, but honestly, I get the feeling that none of the players like Linehan, and maybe it's just a mounting situation that got out of hand. (Actually, I often question whether the whole disastrous season--all three games, as it were--is just the players showing their contempt for Linehan.)
Steven Jackson defended Bulger and added to the criticsm of Linehan (and I have no doubt that he had every intention of the media picking up on his comments). Torry Holt apologized to Bulger for the lack of offense (like anybody blames Holt). Linehan said he would "talk with" Jackson and Bulger. What will he say? "Um, I know we've had our rough patches, but I don't know what I did to make you say those mean things..." Then he'll cry.
TrINT Green will start Sunday. Predictions: The Rams will lose to the Bills. It will be ugly. Linehan will be relieved of his duties. He'll cry some more.
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