As many people reveled in the 3-9 Notre Dame football season this year - many die hard fans were particularly miffed by ESPN's treatment of Charlie Weis and the football program. Not because they said we sucked - because we did. Rather, because ESPN refuses to bury the Ty Willingham firing and tries to play the race card as they gasp in horror that Charlie Weis was not given the same treatment. In reality, they are missing, for the benefit of their ratings, the fact that a large part of Notre … [Read more...]
The Philadelphia Spurs
December 17, 2007 By 8 Comments
Now that I have come to terms with Josias Manzanillo's and Bart Miadich's rampant steroid use as revealed in the Mitchell Report, I can get back to what I love most -writing in blogs that nobody reads. Like Dannie, and many Philadelphia basketball fans, the ousting of Billy King and subsequent hiring of Ed Stefanski, gives hope to a fan base starving for a championship anyway they can get it. Remember, this is city that was ready to parade Barbaro down Broad Street because he was raised and … [Read more...]
Brian Westbrook – The smartest, most unselfish play ever
December 17, 2007 By 5 Comments
In a big win against the hated Dallas Cowboys today, the most spectacular play wasn't a gravity defying TD catch, 95 yard kick return or even an ankle breaking scamper to the end zone. It was the best running back in the 2007 NFL season intentionally falling down at the ½ yard line with no defender in sight to secure a desperately needed win for the Philadelphia Eagles. With just over 2 minutes left in the game and a 4 point lead for the Birds, Brian Westbrook found a crease in the Cowgirls … [Read more...]
You’re the Sixers’ new GM – What would you do summer 2008?
December 17, 2007 By 10 Comments
I thought it only fitting that the first real post on the ReclinerGM Sports blog be related to big upcoming decisions for new Sixers' GM - Ed Stefanski. So let me start by setting the stage... Fact: The Sixers will likely be the only team with enough cap space to be a major player for a big time free agent next summer. Why? 22 NBA teams are either over or within $4 million of the luxury tax threshold. So what, right? You gotta pay to win in pro sports, right? Yes, but the trend of late has … [Read more...]
Welcome to The Recliner GM Sports Blog
December 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
At The ReclinerGM Sports Blog you get basketball, baseball and football insights, predictions, wild speculation and idle conjecture from two Philadelphia guys who know less than you. … [Read more...]
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