Super predictions »

Super predictions

Well … it’s time to put our money where our keyboard is. Let’s see everyone’s Super Bowl predictions … Winner, final score, MVP, and anything else you care to prognosticate.
Wally says: Pats win 27-24 on (what else?) a game-winning FG with hardly any time left after a Brady-led drive starting on the NE [...]

Is the soap opera finally behind us? »

Is the soap opera finally behind us?

Every media outlet known to mankind is reporting the trade of Johan Santana to the Mets for Carlos Gomez, Phil Humber, Deolis Guerra, andKevin Mulvey. How does this deal affect the Mets? How does the deal affect the Twins? How much does this affect the Sox and Yanks?
Other note: Michael Wilbon [...]

Now That’s A Statement Game! »

Now That’s A Statement Game!

I don’t care that it is the end of January.
I don’t care that Maryland was .500 in the ACC.
I don’t care that Maryland is unranked.
Duke’s victory last night over the Terrapins, 93-84, was a statement game.
Down nine at half, on the road, and the Terrapins clicking on all cylinders the Blue Devils stepped up and [...]

It’s The End of the World as We Know It »

It’s The End of the World as We Know It

That’s great. It starts with a loss of Jake
Cleveland – on the make.
It’s Progressive for God’s sake!
Eye of a Djokovic
Down goes Federer – so long Rafael – hello Tsonga
Feeding off an Aussie feast
Yum! Now!
Hornets in a fire
Representing some eight games
Spurs look uninspired
Pat Reily and a messy do
Guards of the West are comin’ in a [...]

I’d like to report a crime! »

I’d like to report a crime!

Hello. 9-1-1? Hi. Yes, I…uh…I’d like to report a crime.
Name? Casey. Casey from Casey’s Clipboard.
Address? Uh…ccww.wordpress.com. Everyone knows it.
About the crime…Huh?
Imminent danger? Uh, not really any imminent danger, but there is a crime happening right before our very eyes, and we don’t even know it.
Who? Well, [...]

Super Bowl Firsts – Group Participation »

Super Bowl Firsts – Group Participation

Here we have it – twelve days (296 hours but who’s counting) before the champion of the NFL is crowned. The one good thing about the extra week is all the classic video footage of Super Bowls past. The old films provide an opportunity to reminisce.
I am looking for the help of the Clipboard Community [...]

I Don’t Believe What I Just Saw! »

I Don’t Believe What I Just Saw!

I can see it now, the new NFL Network commercial. It pans to a diner and instead of Joe Montana cooking, it’s Tiki Barber. The two guys sitting at the counter are looking at the menu when they look up and say:
” So Tiki, help us out. How does crow taste? ”
Enough said.. Tip of [...]

Conference Play the Remedy for Complacency et al »

Conference Play the Remedy for Complacency et al

Anyone concerned that the College Hoops’ season was beginning to become predictable need not worry. Conference play offered the right dosage to ward off any complacency.
Three of the top nine and eight of the top twenty-five fell to conference opponents on Saturday.
Gary Williams and his Terrapins proved to be giant killers once again, USC [...]

Bobby Orr’s 74-75 Season Passes the Test of Time »

Bobby Orr’s 74-75 Season Passes the Test of Time

By Paul Gotham
In light of Tom Brady’s other-worldly accomplishments over the previous four months our friends over at ESPN.com ran a series on the greatest individual seasons in the history of sport.
The articles caught my interest, and got me thinking about the most impressive individual I have witnessed over the course of a season.
Which single-season [...]

Diamond Dinner 2008 »

Diamond Dinner 2008

When the Thrilla speaks, the Clipboard listens.
In case you missed his recent post, Thrilla included this link for the upcoming Monroe Community College Diamond Dinner. Many of the greats in Rochester baseball lore will be in attendance: Dave Chamberlain, Joe Altobelli, Johnny Antonelli, Tim Redding, and Dave Brust.
All proceeds go to the MCC [...]

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