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Sunday, March 15, 2009

Spectrum Moment-NHL-2ND In A 2 Part Series In Honor Of The Spectrum

The Flyers were the two time defending Stanley Cup Champions. It was May, 1976. Bernie had been out of the lineup, and the Broad Street Bullies were depending on backup goaltender, Wayne Stephenson, to lead them to a third consecutive Cup. The winner of this series was headed to the Cup Finals,... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Spectrum Moment-NBA--Part1 of 2 In HONOR OF THE SPECTRUM

This happened so long ago, I have to admit it is a bit fuzzy in my mind’s eye. Or maybe I am just getting o…no, I can’t say it. The first year the Spectrum was open, I was lucky enough to see a couple of NBA and NHL games. This game that I went to with some friends…well it turned out to be the last... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

AS THE TOURNAMENT TURNS…-PART 6

In the last episode we discovered that the three mystery figures were the mascots, the Princeton Tiger, the Georgia Bulldog, and the Stanford Cardinal. We also found out that these mascots, along with 97 others, were going to form the MASCOT Conference so that New Jersey Tech, the eighth member of... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Economy Hits Exhibition Baseball Games

USA Today is reporting a 12% drop in attendance from last year to this year across MLB's Spring Training Exhibition games. Most of that is tied to the travel industry's downturn. Fans obviously cannot afford to travel to where their teams are training as readily as they could last year. While some... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 6, 2009

AS THE TOURNAMENT TURNS…-PART 5

In the last episode Roy Williams agreed to have North Carolina play New Jersey Tech in the first round of the tournament instead of a Girl’s High School team. Villanova is still concerned that Bud will suspend a tournament game, and we are about to find out who those three unidentified figures are…... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC NEARS INSANITY OF NHL PLAYERS IN OLYMPICS

It is incredibly stupid. While their teammates are going through the paces of spring training and exhibition games, they are representing their country. Patriotic though it may be, truth is, these countries aren’t paying one red cent, one peso, one Canadian dime, well you get the picture..they are... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

AS THE TOURNAMENT TURNS…-PART 4

Last time we discovered that Roy Williams really wants to play the Girl’s High School team that lost a game 100-0 earlier this year. We began to worry about Bud Selig suspending an NCAA tournament game in Philadelphia. And who are those three figures who just entered the conference room?? Selig:... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 2, 2009

History Does Not Favor Both The Celtics And Bruins

The Celtics, defending NBA Champs, certainly have a good enough team to repeat this year. The Bruins, even though they are a bit of a surprise, have had the best record in the Eastern Conference of the NHL all season, and barring injuries or a collapse, could be the number one seed in the East come... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, February 27, 2009

AS THE TOURNAMENT TURNS…-PART 3

In the last episode we found out that North Carolina preferred to play a Girl’s High School team in the first round. We also found out that New Jersey Tech could not win their conference tournament because they are not in a conference. But the Owners’ Rep is now busy trying to create a conference.... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

NO FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS, TOO MANY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS FOR DIVISION I- NCAA

Every one has been screaming for a Division I football playoff system for years. Even President Obama agrees the current Bowl system is inadequate. Apparently, the sponsors of these Bowl games shell out enough money to the NCAA that they are willing to ignore the disappointed fans, and just continue... Sign in to see full entry.

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