By Paul Casey Gotham Once was a time when football fans associated success with the Oakland Raiders. For more than two decades, the Silver and Black had a say in which team represented the AFC in the Super Bowl. With Daryle Lamonica throwing to Fred Biletnikoff, the Raiders grabbed a spot in Super Bowl II. The John Rauch-coached team did not lose a game until they met … [Read more...] about Al Davis and the great NFL swindle
Archives for August 2010
NFL Season Preview: NFC North
By TLarner Here's a look into the NFC North, and yes, Brett is back! “If it doesn’t matter who wins or loses, then why do they keep score?” Chicago Bears Strength- If the Chicago Bears plan on being a force in the NFC North, their defense will have to return the dominate form they played a few years ago. Chicago has some pieces in the right place to have a strong … [Read more...] about NFL Season Preview: NFC North
Boulter and Guilmette garner league honors
By Paul Casey Gotham Dave Brust knows baseball talent when he sees it. The Yankee skipper saw plenty of talent clad in pinstripes this summer. That being said, there are only so many post-season awards to hand out. Those getting the honor represent a team of quality players. Matt Boulter (So. New Hampshire) and Bryant Guilmette (U Mass-Lowell) earned the right to … [Read more...] about Boulter and Guilmette garner league honors
Who Am I? | 8/25/10
By Paul Casey Gotham ****Remember, try this without research. Make like Wally, and release your inner James Joyce. Show us your stream of consciousness as you try to decipher the answer. Evens and odds. Odds or evens. They came up with a theory about me. I was only good on the odd years. Ha. I guess they were right. After all, it was an odd-numbered year when I won my … [Read more...] about Who Am I? | 8/25/10
MLB Splinters | 8/24/10
By Paul Casey Gotham Chasing Yaz While the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals are battling it out in the NL Central, their leading hitters are vying for a place in history. Albert Pujols and Joey Votto are running neck and neck for the prestigious Triple Crown. Votto leads the NL hitting .323. Pujols sits in third batting .319 (Atlanta's Marting Prado is second at … [Read more...] about MLB Splinters | 8/24/10