I am embarrassed by the Celtics.I literally am ashamed to be rooting for this team right now.I couldn’t bring myself to root for them in game 7 against Atlanta due to the fact that they were PLAYING IN A GAME 7 AGAINST ATLANTA!!!
Can’t you just picture Rasheed Wallace laughing his headband off while watching the lowly Hawks force a game 7 with the “favorites” to win the title?!The Pistons were already laughing at them earlier in the season.After the C’s beat them in a regular season game Chauncey said that they were acting like they were playing in the Super Bowl and Pistons forward Amir Johnson said that “they’re acting like they won the title.”I didn’t feel joy after their round one “victory” it was more like relief that my team wouldn’t go as the biggest choke artists in NBA history and have everyone laugh at them for winning 66 games during REGULAR SEASON before getting knocked out by a team with a losing record.
My embarrassment is slowly morphing into anger.I don’t enjoy watching this team play on the road.I find myself shaking my head and criticizing most of what I see.Here are some questions and thoughts that came to mind while watching another shameful road performance last night in Cleveland?
Prior to the game, it was announced that Manager Terry Francona would miss the next three games due to the passing of his mother-in-law (Beau Mills will take the helm for the remainder of the Baltimore Series). During the 5-4 loss to Baltimore, the Sox lost the services of J.D. Drew (sprained left wrist), Coco Crisp (upset stomach) and David Ortiz (ejected for arguing).
On Monday, the Red Sox activated first baseman Sean Casey. To make room for the move the team designated pitcher Julian Tavarez for assignment. The Sox' Front Office has 8 more days to trade or release the right handed reliever. According to Rotoworld the Red Sox also Released LHP Abe Alvarez on Monday. In more upbeat news , Kevin Youkilis was awarded the American League Player of the Week Award for last week's play!
The Boston Bruins [team stats]
have signed forward Chuck Kobasew to a multiyear contract extension
after his highest scoring season in his five years in the NHL. Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the team.
I uncovered the details on Chucky's new deal with the Black & Gold over at The Hockey News! From where I am standing, the contract is finally a fair agreement between player and club for the Bruins!
The down and dirty, no fame, position of the NFL is full back. Often to
small to be an offensive lineman and too big to be a RB, full backs are
an essential part to a teams success in both running and passing the
ball. Over the years the Patriots have seen their fair share of great
FB’s; Sam Gash and Larry Centers to name a couple. You could add Heath
Evans to that list as he has been terrific since getting released by
Miami in 2005. Ironically enough Evans was signed the week of the
Dolphins, Patriots game and he turned in his best performance running
the ball gaining 84 yards on 17 carries. In the loom is Navy alum Kyle
Eckel who was an instant fan favorite the first time he stepped foot on
the practice field.
Entering his prime of his career Evans appears to have a lot left
in the tank and should continue to be a main stay in the backfield for
the Patriots. Not the smoothest athlete out there, Evans will beat you
down physically with his runs. He has been efficiently productive on
short yardage plays and netted three touchdowns last season. Hopefully
for Evans he can see the field more in 2008 as he did not see as many
reps as he liked last season due to the four wide sets. Evans also
provides value on the great kickoff team that the Patriots have and
that is essential to the Patriots coaching staff.
At a quick glance of Patriots RB Laurence Maroney’s stats you would
think that he had a disappointing sophomore year, however that is why
in most cases stats are skewed. Aside for yet another injury, the third
year man from Minnesota, showed flashes of brilliance; most notably in
week 16 against the ever so tough Miami Dolphins. Maroney gained 156
yards on only 14 carries which is an 11.1 average. Behind “Lo-Mo” was
old reliable Kevin Faulk who saw a much increased role as the featured
second back. Many skeptics will argue that
I agree Bill is smooth and they have...
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I am embarrassed by the Celtics.
Prior to the game, it was announced that Manager Terry Francona would miss the next three games due to the passing of his mother-in-law (Beau Mills will take the helm for the remainder of the Baltimore Series). During the 5-4 loss to Baltimore, the Sox lost the services of J.D. Drew (sprained left wrist), Coco Crisp (upset stomach) and David Ortiz (ejected for arguing).
