Now that the All-Star game has come and gone - let's take a look at where teams are halfway through the season and how my predictions are looking. Grim? Maybe? On target? Well, I won't go that far yet, but let's see how I did: American League: American League East - Smitty's Pick: Boston Red Sox Actual: For the most part of the first half it was a 2 team race, but the … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: A Midseason Review
Archives for July 2008
Who am I?
I played college football for S.M.U. and caught 5 passes as a sophomore and 11 as a junior. I was chosen in the 20th round of the NFL draft. I played in the NFL for 13 seasons as a wide receiver and made 631 receptions for 9,275 yards, 68 touchdowns but fumbled only once in my entire career. I hold the record for the most receptions in an NFL title game. I have a bust in … [Read more...] about Who am I?
On the Pitch with an American Novice: Diary of My First MLS Game
As the title states, I’m relatively new to the beautiful game and have spent the past couple of years delving into the heart of the soccer world: both Premier Leagues in England and Scotland and any and all international play. I’ve been hesitant towards the MLS. I’ve watched snippets of games here and there, but never fully committed myself to a whole game. With more and more … [Read more...] about On the Pitch with an American Novice: Diary of My First MLS Game
NYCBL (7/21)
2008 NEW YORK COLLEGIATE BASEBALL LEAGUE FLASH REPORT AS OF JULY 20, 2008 STANDINGS EASTERN DIVISION W L PCT. GB GLENS FALLS 25 9 & nbsp; .735 - AMSTERDAM 23 11 .676 2.0 LITTLE FALLS 15 19 .441 10.0 BENNINGTON 14 20 .412 11.0 WATERTOWN … [Read more...] about NYCBL (7/21)
Tuesdays with Smitty: The All-Star Edition
Tuesdays with Smitty is back with an All-Star Edition. As I am typing, the 79th All-Star game under way and over the last couple of days I have been listening to the argument about whether the All-Star game should meaning anything. Translation - Should the All-Star game determine home field advantage for the World Series? My answer - yes. Before free agency became another … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: The All-Star Edition