Archive for November 24th, 2009
November 24, 2009
Posted in Bits n' Pieces, Sports Misc. | Tagged Adiddas, Albert Pujols, Andy Pettitte, Ben Roethlisberger, Brooklyn Dodgers, Caron Butler, Georges Laraque, Gilbert Arenas, MLB, Montreal Canadiens, New York Yankees, NHl, NL MVP Award, Notrd Dame, Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Wizards, Young Jedi Fresh | Leave a Comment »
November 24, 2009
Gaborik had two goals and two assists
NEW YORK — Fiery coach John Tortorella had a calm, reassuring tone and message after the New York Rangers fell into an early two-goal hole.
He called timeout and told his club to relax. It was only two goals and there were still nearly 50 minutes remaining for a comeback against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Marian Gaborik got the offense going, the Rangers took the lead before the first period was over and they rolled to a 7-4 victory Monday night.
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Posted in Rangers Hockey | Tagged Brian Leetch, Columbus Blue Jackets, Henrik Lundqvist, John Tortorella, Madison Square Garden, Marian Gaborik, Mathieu Garon, Michael Del Zotto, P.A. ParenteauDany Heatley, Rangers, Rick Nash, Sean Avery, Vinny Prospal | Leave a Comment »
November 24, 2009
Three the Hardway
Part 2 of 3– He’s listed at 5 feet 9 inches tall and his mouth is as big as his vertical leap, Nate Robinson is not one to be quiet or take a backseat to anyone. He may be the smallest guy on the court but I bet he has the biggest heart. Nate is a New York kind of guy, his emotions are spray painted on his sleeve and he’s as passionate as any player to walk through the doors of Madison Square Garden. Read the rest of this entry ?
Posted in Basketball Misc., Knicks Basketball | Tagged A trip straight through memory land pt 2, Channing Frye, David Lee, Jacque Robinson, Nate Robinson, NBA, New York Knicks, Orange Bowl, Rainier Beach High School, Rose Bowl, Seattle Washington, Washington Huskies, Young Jedi Fresh | 4 Comments »
November 24, 2009
Which new players will be wearing it?
The Mets have officially announced the addition of a new pinstripe home uniform for next season, saying:
“The design combines new and old elements of Mets uniforms. The Mets created the retro uniform following research and positive responses to the jerseys the 1969 World Champion Mets wore during their 40th anniversary celebration in August… The natural color and pinstripes were staples of the original Mets uniform when the team debuted in 1962. The Mets will also continue to wear their white uniform at home with the black jerseys as an alternate.”
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Posted in Baseball Misc., Mets Baseball | Tagged David Wright, Ill Will, Mets, Omar Minaya, Uniforms | 5 Comments »
November 24, 2009
Ron Artest...those were the days
As St. John’s was barely beating a bottom of the barrel Ivy League team Friday night, Seton Hall was out working a tough Cornell squad on the road, and Syracuse was routing the 4th ranked Tar Heels at the Garden. St. Johns, pegged to finish 11th in the Big East pre-season, has been disappointing to say the least so far, despite a 3-0 start. This is a St. John’s program that has the 5th most wins in college basketball history (1673 wins), has the 7th best winning percentage (.680) in the NCAA, the 7th-most NCAA tournament appearances (27), two Wooden National Player of the Year Award Winners, 11 consensus All-Americans, 6 members of the College Basketball Hall of Fame, and has sent 59 players to the NBA. Gone are the days of Chris Mullin, Mark Jackson, Malik Sealy, Walter Berry, and Ron Artest. Now, St. John’s is left scrapping it out with mid-majors, while other big time programs have their eyes on a national title.
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Posted in Basketball Misc., St. John's Basketball | Tagged Bootsy Thornton, Chris Mullin, D.J. Kennedy, Erik Barkley, Ill Will, Lavor Postell, Madison Square Garden, Malik Sealy, Marcus Hatten, Mark Jackson, New York City, Norm Roberts, Omar Cook, Omari Lawrence, Paris Horne, Red Storm, Redmen, Ron Artest, Sean Evans, Siena, St. Bonaventure, St. John's | 6 Comments »
November 24, 2009
Posted in Bits n' Pieces, Sports Misc. | Tagged Bill Cowher, Brittany Dailey, Buffalo Bills, Calvin Johnson, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Lions, Dimez, Erin Andrews, ESPN, Golden State Warriors, Matthew Stafford, NCAA Basketball, New York Rangers, NFL, North Carolina Tar Heels, Ottawa Senators, Sean Avery, Young Jedi Fresh | Leave a Comment »