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2 Possible Reasons Why the New York Yankee do not put numbers on the backs of their uniforms

Tue, 05 May 2009 12:34:02 PDT

I think I may have figured out why the New York Yankee$ do not put numbers on their uniforms.

It probably began a long time ago when the Yankee$ management didn't want the press or the public to know who was who...in other words, so no one could tell which over-paid moron to blame for any and all losses that the Yankee$ experience.

Then, in Sir George's twisted genius, he continued this practice of no names on the backs of the uniforms so unless patrons to Yankee Stadium I...and now, Yankee Stadium II buy an overpriced program for the game...they, too, could not tell which over-paid moron to blame for any and all Yankee losses.

It makes perfect sense.

It's still has to make you wonder why the Yankee$ haven't won a World Series since "George Costanza" left???

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One major observation after the Orioles first month of the 2009 baseball season

Tue, 05 May 2009 12:19:28 PDT

Well, it’s a little over one month into the 09 baseball season, and I figured it’s about time I write something about the my observations of the Baltimore Orioles. Of course, it’s all opinion and we all know what opinions are like.

I look at the standings and the Orioles are perched in last place…and, according to the Orioles’ management, we’ve got everyone else in our sights. Unfortunately, that sight is far, far above us.

Can’t blame to top 3 batters…Roberts, Jones and Markakis are doing what they’re supposed to be doing…getting on base and “setting the table” for the power portion of the lineup. But, that’s not happening…is it the usual early season slump for some of the batters relied upon for the power in 2009? Maybe…but it’s is something, I think, inherent with the Orioles for the last couple of years…there’s no one in this lineup that other teams are “afraid” of…or leery of facing.

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Bill Belichick New England Patriot head coach a Genius

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:51:48 PST

While calling Bill Belichick a genius seems like a true statement, there was one time, recently, that makes me want to disagree with any statement of such. On December 14, when the Oakland Raiders played the New England Patriots, I had my whole perception of Mr. Belichick blown all to hell. Picture this scenario…4th quarter of the game, New England is up on the Raiders by 29 points with just over 2 minutes left in the game in, what can only be described as a monsoon-type rain storm. The Raiders complete a 4th down play for a 1st down and Genius Belichick disputes the spot of the ball and throws his red “Challenge” flag. Was this really necessary? Belichick’s genius move probably took more time for the officials to look at, discuss the placement, spot and re-measure

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My feelings about the Raiders on Friday morning after Thursday nights embarrasing loss

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:21:33 PST

So as I’m slowly pulling covers from my head and gingerly getting out of bed, on the Fri. morning after one of the most embarrassing games a Raiders’ fan could bear to watch, I count my blessings that I’m currently unemployed and don’t have to put up with the barrage of zingers and one-liners I would have to endure at the workplace. How could I ever go into work, to face my co-workers, knowing the Oakland Raiders got their butts handed to them by a division rival that’s, quite frankly, not that much of a better team than the Raiders are? As sarcastic as that may sound, you can see where I’m coming from. Hopefully, the Raiders’ fans of this era will not be subjected to those tried & true Eagles jokes (What do you call 53 people, sitting around a

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Too Many Roughing the Passer Penalties in the NFL

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:05:46 PST

I'm getting sick and tired of the needless "roughing the passer" penalties in NFL games this season...I realize that the QB is probably the biggest player investment for a team, but this football, not tag. If the qb gets up, then it's not roughing…simple as that. If the refs call the penalty (and it's accepted), then the QB should have to sit out the next play, just like any other “injured” player. In a recent Raider game, Kirk Morrison ran into Denver’s Jake Cutler just as he was passing the ball and got called for it. First, there’s no way Morrison could have let up. Second, how is Morrison supposed to know whether Cutler is going to pass the ball, or bring it back down and run with it? Then, Derek Burgess got called for it, after he was blocked i

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What outstanding players do the Raiders have on their 2008 team

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:12:58 PST

When you ask any NFL fan to name players from his or her favorite team who could play for another team, the list usually has 15-20 names on it. But, when you ask a Raider fan to come up with their list, unless you include Punter Shane Lechler and place kicker Sebastian Janokowski, there’s a struggle to come up with 10 names, let alone 15. What do the Raiders have?

So, here’s my list of Raiders who could play on other NFL teams…

In no particular order…and I have not included those who are on Injured Reserve…

#1 Namni Asomugha

#2 Thomas Howard

#3 Kirk Morrison

#4 Justin Fargas

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Whats It Going to Take

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:24:11 PDT

What’s it going to take? What’s it going to take to get rid of the losing stigma that has been prevalent in the Raiders fortunes for over 15 years? It’s a burning question that haunts the once-dominate, “Just Win Baby” franchise of the Oakland Raiders. Except for that 3 year period from 2000-2002, which culminated in a Super Bowl appearance, the Raiders have not had that long, dominate run of winning seasons that ruled the AFL/AFC in the 60s, 70s & 80s.

As a fan, it frustrates you. I’m sure every player and coach in the McAfee Stadium locker room is frustrated. And, I’m definitely sure Al Davis is frustrated.

But, again I ask…what’s it going to take???

Rich Gannon, CBS announcer and former Oakland Raider QB, touched on it toward the end of the game he was broadcasting vs. New Orleans. I’m paraphrasing here, but, essentially, he said, someone in the Raiders organization is going to have step and do something to right the ship. He didn’t mention who, or whether it be a player, a coach or, even Mr. Davis.

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I dont understand Yankee fans

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:04:28 PDT

3 Things I Need to Ask about Yankee Fans after an August Trip to Oriole Park at Camden Yards

1st thing…Why are Oriole fans and the Oriole front office allowing Yankee Fans to invade Oriole Park at Camden Yards???

Nothing like hearing “Let’s Go Yankees!” at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, right?

Before Oriole fans gasp and round up a posse, hear me out.

As sarcastic as it may sound, “Let’s Go Yankees” reminds me a little bit of a cash register ringing. Instead of keeping their money at Yankee Stadium and the surrounding Bronx area, these Yankees fans come to Baltimore, buy Orioles tickets to the game, drink beer/eat food at the Camden Yards and support the local restaurants, hotels and other Baltimore area businesses close to the stadium.

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Who is Daniel Cabrera

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:53:45 PDT

Despite his recent bout with arm soreness, I think I’ve finally figured out who Orioles pitcher Daniel Cabrera is… Daniel Cabrera is baseball's equivalent of the former Oakland Raiders wide receiver, Jerry Porter. Here's the comparison... Who did Porter get to work with while with Oakland? Two of the NFL's all-time greatest receivers… Jerry Rice & Tim Brown Who was Porter’s coach in Oakland? Fred Biletnikoff, Hall-of-Fame receiver... Who did he line up against in practice almost everyday during the first few seasons of his NFL career? All-Pro Cornerback (at that time) Charles Woodson & soon-to-be Hall-of-Famer Rod Woodson Who was Woodson's coach & someone available to Porter to pick his brain while in Oakland?... Hall-of-Fame defensive back Willie Brow

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