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« Reply #600 on: 05/30/10, 06:06:39 PM »
Quote from: Chip on 05/30/10, 12:35:57 PM
No gigging today, Michael.  Hawks win the first - crappy goaltending, especially by Philly.  Hope the quality of defensive play picks up.

Me too.  I said as the third period started, whoever wins tonight dodges a bullet.  I'm glad it was the Hawks, but I really hope if they take this they do it in a more impressive manner.  I mean, you hope in a championship at least one team plays well.
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« Reply #601 on: 05/31/10, 10:51:36 AM »
Quote from: Michael on 05/30/10, 06:06:39 PM
. . . you hope in a championship at least one team plays well.

Agreed.  Though sometimes a team plays very well yet it doesn't look good.  Perfect example is the San Antonio Spurs during their championship runs.  Their game is to control the flow and frustrate their opponents.  They have done this extremely well at times and while it ain't pretty, it is, in its own way, a thing of sports beauty.

Saturday's Hawks-Flyers game, however, was not this.  Here's hoping game two is "prettier."
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« Reply #602 on: 06/03/10, 06:21:19 AM »
Well, major league umpire Jim Joyce can never go to Detroit again.  Not that you'd really want to, but man that was a lousy call in the worst possible circumstance.  (For those that missed it, he completely blew a call at first base where the runner was actually out by several feet and he called him safe.  He missed that call with two out in the ninth.  And a perfect game on the line...)
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« Reply #603 on: 06/03/10, 05:33:39 PM »
video of classy male bonding

I really like how both Galarrage and Joyce have handled this situation.  And I love this video clip.  The handshakes to diffuse the awkwardness and restore dignity to a staged event.  Grace and courtesy by Galarraga to reach out and pat Joyce on the shoulder before turning to walk away - "It's all right, man.  I forgive you."  And humility and respect, almost paternal, by Joyce in his hearty slap on the shoulder - "Thanks, son.  You're a good man and I respect you."  It's beautiful, man!
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« Reply #604 on: 06/10/10, 07:21:52 AM »
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« Reply #605 on: 06/21/10, 12:14:53 PM »
You know, it doesn't quite rival "Headless Body found in Topless Bar" for best headline ever, but there's something oddly evocative and whimsical about "Pirates Fire Outspoken Pierogi".  (Note: the thread should partially explain what that headline means, but I'm sort of enjoying imagining what some of you are coming up with to go with that headline...)
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« Reply #606 on: 06/21/10, 08:02:29 PM »
They were upset when they found out about the Pierogi's improper relationship with the Brewers racing Kielbasa.
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« Reply #607 on: 06/21/10, 08:04:45 PM »
And watch out Saz, the Astros management have realized that they suck, and called up three players including Jason Castro (first round pick from 2 years ago). All three call-ups expected to see major playing time.
We may avoid 100 losses this season.
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« Reply #608 on: 06/21/10, 09:02:06 PM »
The Sox are at .500 and catching the Tigers and Twins.

Now if they can keep this up when they go back to playing teams above 500 (like, say, the Tigers and the Twins), I might start getting a little excited.
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« Reply #609 on: 06/23/10, 11:55:10 AM »
Wow wow wow wow wow!!!

USA 1-0!

Wow!!!!!
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« Reply #610 on: 06/23/10, 01:46:41 PM »
91st minute miracle.
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« Reply #611 on: 06/23/10, 07:36:39 PM »
Happy to also see England go through and the French go home.
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« Reply #612 on: 06/23/10, 09:08:34 PM »
Happy to see Aus finally win one. With some pride restored we exit. See you in four years!
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« Reply #613 on: 06/24/10, 10:29:37 AM »
Quote from: Scott on 06/23/10, 01:46:41 PM
91st minute miracle.

A great throw by Howard.  Glad it turned out the way it did for many reasons, not least of which is that it preempted all the bellyaching about how "we wuz robbed" by the refs.  Which would have been annoying, even if accurate.
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« Reply #614 on: 06/24/10, 03:07:38 PM »
Quote from: Chip on 06/24/10, 10:29:37 AM
Quote from: Scott on 06/23/10, 01:46:41 PM
91st minute miracle.

A great throw by Howard.  Glad it turned out the way it did for many reasons, not least of which is that it preempted all the bellyaching about how "we wuz robbed" by the refs.  Which would have been annoying, even if accurate.

My son (who just made the premier team in his Club by the way) plays for a guy that I really like.  One reason why I like him is he doesn't tolerate ANY complaints about the ref.  I really like his attitude about bad referee's.  He tells the boys to treat the referee like a field condition.  Just like the condition of the field can vary widely, each ref is unique.  You have to figure out what they allow and what they don't and adapt your play accordingly.
  • It's raining and the field is wet?  Find a way to overcome it.
  • You're playing on a school field on the side of a hill?  Find a way to overcome it.
  • The field is full or rocks and holes and the ball won't travel straight?  Find a way to overcome it.
  • The ref is a blind idiot that can't make a call to save his life?  Find a way....
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