Break out the back yard grills it’s Memorial Day – the unofficial beginning of Summer. Ah yes, I can smell the ‘dogs and ‘burgahs sizzlin’ on da grills. Someone gimme a brewskie; I’m headin’ for the hammock. Little history note: Memorial Day, as we know it, originates in Waterloo, New York – jes’ a li’l stretch down the road from my humble abode. Actually this day goes … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Picnic
Archives for May 2007
Jr. Rhinos Travel To Columbia
The U17 Rochester Junior Rhinos have put together an impressive resume: winning the Northern Ohio Cup, finishing second in the Rush Cup held in Virginia Beach, and a competitive showing in the Empire Cup. The organizers of the Columbia Invitational took one look at these accomplishments and decided to place Rene Tadal’s squad in their top division. Battling temperatures in … [Read more...] about Jr. Rhinos Travel To Columbia
NBA = Not Boston Again
Saw Danny Ainge being interviewed after the shockingly bad news from the draft lottery that the Celtics will not be getting one of the top lottery picks afterall, presumably either Oden or Durant. You could see the thoughts going through his head like "Gee, still can't get lucky ... now I'll actually have to be good at my job." and then ... "But wait, I've never been good at … [Read more...] about NBA = Not Boston Again
Who Is The Athlete That You Go Out-Of-Your Way To Watch?
Brett Fah-ve-rah comes to mind for me. I don't remember ever being a fan of the Green Bay Packers. Of the 70's Packers only Chester Marcoal sticks in my craw. I had heard and read stories of the great Vince Lombardi. I loved seeing video clips of the famed 'Frozen Tundra' game. They play in Lambeau (Curly of ND lore) Field, and the team is community-owned - like my … [Read more...] about Who Is The Athlete That You Go Out-Of-Your Way To Watch?
Round And Round It Goes…
Where it stops, the sports world never knows. So many topics to discuss. Where should we start? I find myself scratching my head when I see so many media outlets beginning discussions of the 2008 NFL draft. Yes, you read that right: the 2008 draft! What is this? New car sales! 2008?!?!?! This must be the genius of Mel Kiper - the man of so much self-promotion. The … [Read more...] about Round And Round It Goes…