The Sixers are looking to do something they haven't done all year. Win three games in a row. They have that chance tonight against Elton Brand's old squad. We all know how the last Clipper game ended. No need to rehash. But tonight there is a difference that is likely to hurt the Sixers severely. Iverson. No, no, no. Not because of his play, which has been solid (offensively). Because of his size. The Clippers are big and their guards are tough and strong. I fully … [Read more...]
Nova Gets Big Addition:
Yarou Cleared To Play
December 31, 2009 By 1 Comment
Mouph Yarou, Villanova's most highly touted freshman since Tim Thomas, has been cleared by doctors to resume basketball activity and will definitely play again this year. Yarou had been diagnosed with Hepatitis B early in the season, and it was not known whether or not he would return this season. He opened the year as the starting center and Maurice Sutton has struggled to fill the void he left. This is tremendous news for both Mouph and the 'Cats as Villanova really needs a down low … [Read more...]
Phillies Top 20 Individual Seasons,#14:
Curt Schilling, 1997
December 31, 2009 By 7 Comments
Stats and Ranks Some Interesting Stats and Facts 1 of 2 pitchers in MLB history to have an 11 K/9 ratio while pitching 250+ innings. The other is Randy Johnson. Most strikeouts and highest K/9 ratio in team history. Best K/BB ratio (5.50) in team history, 32nd best of all time Struck out 10 or more seventeen times. Pitched 8+ innings seventeen times as well. In 20 of his 30 starts, the Phillies offense supplied 3 runs or less of support. Gave up 2 ER or less in 23 of 35 … [Read more...]
Sixers vs. Kings: Two in a Row?
December 30, 2009 By 24 Comments
I was really looking forward to this game, the meta game before Evans went down. He is listed as doubtful with a sprained ankle. Now my only interest is in whether or not the Sixers can start stringing winS together after a solid win vs. a good team. Will they start getting on the right track with a win tonight or disappoint yet again? It's that simple. This is your game thread. I'll be around all night. … [Read more...]
Eagles/Cowboys Preview:
Enjoy Your Anxiety Attack
December 30, 2009 By 23 Comments
When I first saw the Eagles schedule and noticed that once again the Cowboys were the last game, this was the scenario I was hoping to avoid. In fact, this is worse than the scenario I was hoping to avoid. I don't think I could have envisioned a scenario with this much on the line. Unlike last year, both teams are already in the playoffs, but this game is actually bigger than the 44-6 thrashing we gave them last year. The chasm between our situation if we win, and if we lose, is … [Read more...]
Do the Portland and Boston Wins Mean Anything?
December 29, 2009 By 67 Comments
Simple question to discuss today while we await the Sacramento game. You look at who the Sixers have beat. Mostly bad teams. The only quality victory prior to last night came in unexpected fashion against the Celtics. How did they follow that up? 3 straight losses. Now they just beat a solid Western Conference team on the road, how will they follow that win up? I no longer can look at wins like Boston or Portland as meaningful with this team. What's meaningful is how they … [Read more...]
Bay Signs With The Mets:
How the NL East Looks Today
December 29, 2009 By 6 Comments
Well, the ever intelligent New York Mets filled their need for a quality starting pitcher behind Johan Santana by signing outfielder Jason Bay to a 4 year, $66 million contract (with a vesting option that could make it 5 and $80). Were I a Mets fan, I would be OK (not thrilled) with the years and the amount for the 31-year old Bay, but puzzled as to why they chose to add offense when their 2nd best pitcher last year was Mike Pelfrey and his 5.03 ERA. Bay's numbers will also plummet going from … [Read more...]
Pro Bowl Rosters at 4pm:
Which Eagles Should Make It?
December 29, 2009 By 7 Comments
Only about a half hour notice here, but the Pro Bowl rosters are being announced today at 4pm, and with the Eagles sitting at 11-4, you have to imagine there will be several players in the running. Who do you think should make it? Here is who I think should be locks, and who should at least get consideration... Locks DeSean Jackson, WR - 4th in the NFC in Rec. Yards, T-2nd in total TD, 1st in Yards per Catch and arguably the biggest breakout star in the entire NFL this season. Trent … [Read more...]
Sixers vs. Trailblazers: Two Teams Headed in Opposite Directions
December 28, 2009 By 48 Comments
Sixers are going into the Rose Garden to face a team playing some of its best basketball right now. Portland has rallied around each other after devastating losses in their front court and are playing about as good as anyone in the NBA right now. Four wins in a row against: @Miami @Dallas @San Antonio Denver That's three strong road wins against playoff teams and a monster performance from Brandon Roy got them the home win against the Billup-less Nuggets. Two teams going in … [Read more...]
Nova Enters Big East Play:
What We Know, What We Don’t
December 28, 2009 By 3 Comments
The season really begins on Saturday. After a relatively easy first 12 games of the year, the 11-1 Wildcats, currently ranked #8 in the country, open up Big East play against Marquette and will begin to find out whether or not a return trip to the Final Four is in the cards this year. So after 12 games, what do we know about the Wildcats? What We Know We have a very balanced scoring attack. Scottie Reynolds has averaged 21.8 ppg in his last 5 games on 55% shooting, but he is far … [Read more...]
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