Re: Sports Chat

by **amugs** Tue Mar 04, 2014 3:48 pm

Martin Brodeur Goalie for the Devil's - traded - no longer a Devil - What a shame - friggin' ego got in the way =- should have packed it in last year and did the circuit like Rivera and Jeter (will get) - I swear.

by nofoboater Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:17 pm

amugs wrote:Martin Brodeur Goalie for the Devil's - traded - no longer a Devil - What a shame - friggin' ego got in the way =- should have packed it in last year and did the circuit like Rivera and Jeter (will get) - I swear.

What a helluva career the guy has had though. 600 something wins, 3 Stanley Cups all over 2 decades. Agree though, should've gone out on top.

by **Math23x7** Fri Mar 14, 2014 9:50 pm

Frank, I know that in men's college basketball that the Louisville Cardinals are better than the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. But having Louisville beat them by 61 (92-31) must not have felt good at Rutgers...

PS: Maybe you can make a March Madness thread for the upcoming NCAA tournament.

by **docstox12** Sun May 18, 2014 6:56 am

Hey, California Chrome nailed the Preakness.I made 25 bucks on him in the Derby, but held off on the Preakness thinking he was a flash in the pan.Looks like the real McCoy now.I'll cover him in the Belmont for the Holy Grail (Triple Crown).

by **Math23x7** Tue Jun 17, 2014 12:33 am

Team USA gets the win vs Ghana 2-1. Now they must face two tough opponents, Team Portugal next Sunday and Team Germany June 26th...

by **Quietace** Tue Jun 17, 2014 7:22 am

Math23x7 wrote:Team USA gets the win vs Ghana 2-1. Now they must face two tough opponents, Team Portugal next Sunday and Team Germany June 26th...

As seen in the first game, Portugal is a pretty weak team. I say weak not because of skill level, but because of how much chemistry and heart they have. If the US can get a quick goal early again and put pressure on the front 6 of Portugal, it can be a easier game. I think they will put Beasley on Ronaldo, he is our fastest option in the back. With a weakened defense from Pepe's suspension and the lackluster play from Alves in the center, we might have a field day going forward and be able to keep a much more relaxed and possession based game, one where the US would have much more control of the pace and movement going forward then we did against Ghana. Also, i think Bradley and Beckerman outclass Portugal's Midfield. We play a 4-4-2 diamond, and they play a 4-3-3, and sometimes a 4-3-2-1 with Ronaldo as the target striker. With that extra holding midfielder going forward we should be able to get a bit more creative in the final 3rd and attack through the center of the field targeting the weakened center defenders.
But, in this world cup, who knows, its the best one so far in my lifetime, anything can happen.

by Noreaster Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:34 pm

No NHL thread?

by **Frank_Wx** Wed Jul 30, 2014 7:17 pm

Noreaster wrote:No NHL thread?

Fixed

by **amugs** Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:41 pm

Noreaster wrote:No NHL thread?

Let's start one so we can all fight like an Italian family!!

by Noreaster Wed Aug 06, 2014 11:03 pm

Frank_Wx wrote:
Noreaster wrote:No NHL thread?

Fixed

Good job Frank!

by **docstox12** Wed Sep 24, 2014 6:46 am

Great races in the new playoff model for the Major Leagues.KC and Oakland tied for chance of one game playoff.Pittsburgh and San Fran also in that same situation.Gonna love those one game playoffs! Would like to see some new teams with a world series shot, Baltimore, KC, Pitsburgh , the Nats.

Great month coming up!

by **docstox12** Sat Oct 04, 2014 5:38 am

I think Mattingly blew it big time not yanking Kershaw before he gave up all those runs to the Cards.Can't screw around in a five game series.

KC is amazing, three extra inning wins and up 2-0 on the mighty Angels.They have the chemistry, you bet, and are on a roll.

Glad to see the Giants beat the Nats.Hate the Nats.

Wondering if anybody here follows the playoffs and World Series.My Mom has an 86 year old die hard Yankee Fan who refuses to watch any playoff baseball if the Yanks are'nt in it.You miss out on a lot of great baseball with that attitude.

by **sroc4** Sat Oct 04, 2014 9:05 am

Im on the KC band wagon. KC/Nats

by **Dunnzoo** Sat Oct 04, 2014 12:31 pm

Go Giants...hate the Nats here too...AL, not really sure, as long as I see some good baseball!

by **docstox12** Sat Oct 04, 2014 3:02 pm

sroc4 wrote:Im on the KC band wagon. KC/Nats

Yeah, love that KC team. Chemistry!

Pulling for the Dodgers this year as I want Don Mattingly to get that World Series ring he missed out on by retiring in '95.Don't look good with Kershaw getting beat up.Cards are a tough, experienced club as well as the Giants.

Stay tuned and glad you guys are involved in this.

by **Math23x7** Sun Oct 05, 2014 1:16 am

Thrilling day of baseball. The San Francisco Giants (one out away from losing in the 9th), beat the Washington Nationals in the 18th. And the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals on a Matt Kemp home run in the bottom of the 8th. The Orioles and Royals(!) will attempt to complete sweeps against their respective teams on Sunday. I don't understand why people won't watch the postseason just because their team is not in it. I have been tuned in the the playoffs each year even though my beloved Mets have not been there since 2006.

by **docstox12** Sun Oct 05, 2014 6:14 am

Same as you,Math, Mets Fan here but a baseball fan overall who really enjoys post-season ball.

Incredible effort by the Giants last night! That's got to take the starch out of the Nats,LOL!

Pulling for Mattingly's Dodgers all the way.

by **docstox12** Mon Oct 06, 2014 5:54 am

Well, my,my,my!

KC and the Orioles sweep tough LA Angels and Detroit clubs.Even great Detroit pitchers couldn't do it.

These teams (KC and Baltimore) are red hot.Should be a fantastic next round for the ALC.Great baseball to come.

Hoping for a classic LA Dodger SFGiants matchup.That goes back to New York City Subway Series type games.If you listen real hard you might hear from the distant past....."The Giants win the pennant,the Giants win the pennant.....!"

by **Dunnzoo** Wed Oct 08, 2014 12:41 am

and now. SF and St. Louis...can you see a midwest series? KC/StL?

by **docstox12** Wed Oct 08, 2014 3:28 pm

Very possible.

Pulling for the Giants, my defacto team when I was a kid before 1957 (the old New York Giants).

Hoping KC makes it but Baltimore is a great club as well.That should be a fantastic series, KC vs Orioles.

by **Dunnzoo** Thu Jan 01, 2015 2:15 pm

These college bowl games have been fun to watch, except for the TCU blowout... these kids are making great plays without the big egos!

by **docstox12** Thu Jan 01, 2015 2:20 pm

Yep, always like college football a lot better than the "by the book" robotlike pro's. Good day today to watch.

by **Dunnzoo** Thu Jan 01, 2015 8:14 pm

This was some hit, he later tweeted he was ok.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_tTU62NFxU

by **amugs** Thu Jan 01, 2015 9:06 pm

Dunnzoo wrote:This was some hit, he later tweeted he was ok.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_tTU62NFxU

THAT KID JUST GOT KNOCKED INTO 2016!! Holy smoked!

by **docstox12** Fri Jan 02, 2015 3:25 am

amugs wrote:
Dunnzoo wrote:This was some hit, he later tweeted he was ok.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_tTU62NFxU

THAT KID JUST GOT KNOCKED INTO 2016!! Holy smoked!

Wow, he's lucky he IS a kid.If that was me, I'd be in the hospital and physical therapy for one year.Thought Baylor would win that one.

by **docstox12** Sat Jan 03, 2015 2:13 pm

Liking Oregon and the 7.5 points you give up.Think Ohio State was a flash in the pan.

by **amugs** Sun Jan 18, 2015 3:33 pm

Let's go Packers and Rodgers

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