Saturday, December 31, 2011
Highlight of the Year 2011
The college football season ends a week from Monday with the LSU Tigers facing off against the Crimson Tide of Alabama in the BCS Title game but one highlight from this past season seems to stand well above the rest in my opinion. It was homecoming week in East Lansing and the Spartans had high hopes of taking down the #6 ranked Wisconsin Badgers. A back and forth game, the score was all tied up at 31 a piece with just four seconds left in regulation when coach Mark Dantonio put on his thinking cap and came up with a doozy. He called "Rocket", the standard all go route hail mary play and after QB Kirk Cousins let the ball fly from the 44 yard line, it deflected off of BJ Cunningham's face mask and right into the hands of Keith Nichol who scratched and clawed his way across the goal line. Initially ruled down before the end zone, a replay won the game for the Spartans who would go on to win the Legends division only to lose in yet another shocker against who else but Wisconsin in the inaugural Big 10 championship game. The bowl selections have upset many MSU fans this year but this highlight shines a great light on a wonderful season for the winningest senior class in Spartan history and we'll all be cheering them on come January 2nd in the Outback Bowl.
The Spartans will take on the Bulldogs of Georgia live from Tampa on ABC January 2nd, 2012 kicking off at 1pm EST.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
MJ to Wed; Air Bride II
u mad?? |
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Blazers Out to 1-0 Start
RIP CITY BABY! |
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Ready For Conference Games To Start
HERE COMES THE LAYUP! |
The 49ers begin conference play on January 2nd at the Bren Events Center in Irvine against the Anteaters; then in the Walter Pyramid three days later on the 5th taking on Cal Poly. GO BEACH!
01/02/12 | at UC Irvine | Irvine, Calif. | 7:00 PM PT |
01/05/12 | vs. Cal Poly | Long Beach, Calif. | 7:05 PM PT |
01/07/12 | at Cal State Northridge | Northridge, Calif. | 7:00 PM PT |
01/12/12 | vs. UC Davis | Long Beach, Calif. | 7:05 PM PT |
01/14/12 | vs. Pacific | Long Beach, Calif. | 4:05 PM PT |
01/19/12 | at Cal Poly | San Luis Obispo, Calif. | 7:00 PM PT |
01/21/12 | at UC Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, Calif. | 8:00 PM PT |
01/26/12 | at UC Riverside | Riverside, Calif. | 7:00 PM PT |
01/28/12 | vs. Cal State Fullerton | Long Beach, Calif. | 8:00 PM PT |
02/04/12 | vs. Cal State Northridge | Long Beach, Calif. | TBA |
02/09/12 | at Pacific | Stockton, Calif. | 7:30 PM PT |
02/11/12 | at UC Davis | Davis, Calif. | 7:00 PM PT |
02/18/12 | BracketBuster | TBA | TBA |
02/22/12 | vs. UC Santa Barbara | Long Beach, Calif. | 8:00 PM PT |
02/25/12 | vs. UC Riverside | Long Beach, Calif. | 4:05 PM PT |
02/29/12 | vs. UC Irvine | Long Beach, Calif. | 8:05 PM PT |
03/03/12 | at Cal St Fullerton | Fullerton, Calif. | 4:00 PM PT |
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
NBA Up And Running!
"Sup..." - Kobe |
As for Rip City, they handily defeated the Jazz 110 - 90. Wesley Matthews led the way with 17, new signee Jamal Crawford was making things happen off the bench for 8 points and 7 assists. Check out highlights HERE from the NBA.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Week 15 Stumbles
An undefeated season isn't in the cards this year for Rodgers |
Not even the Almighty could lead Denver past Brady's Pats |
These two QBs have led their teams in admittedly different ways but it's easy to see their similarities as leaders. They are field generals and while Rodgers leads with the air attack, Tebow takes to a more tank style ground and pound. Whether teams finally found their weaknesses or the season is beginning to wear on them I can't help but feel like both squads will find a way to keep winning.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Bonds Out Of Harms Way!
Awww yeah...beat that rap with a bat! |
I really hoped that this whole steroid issue would end once Bonds' case was wrapped up but with allegations against 2011 NL MVP Ryan Braun surfacing earlier this month I can only assume there are many more cans of worms to be opened in the coming future of the MLB. Let's hope Bud Selig has some more tricks up his sleeve.
* I hope it's obvious why these are here
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Another Trail Blazer Addition
I Am A Trailblazer Fan is reporting that free agent guard Jamal Crawford has been picked up by Portland today. A former 8th overall pick out of Michigan (2000), Crawford was named the NBA's most valuable 6th Man in the 2009 - 2010 season. Along with that great distinction Crawford holds the NBA record for four point plays with 33. Last season he averaged over 15 points and nearly 4 assists per game coming off the bench for the Atlanta Hawks.
A Pacific Northwest native, Crawford seemed excited by the move tweeting earlier in the day, "Rip city!!!" Acting GM Chad Buchanan said of the new addition, "We've thought highly of Jamal for a long time and think he's a great fit for our team," let's hope his signature sparks adds something of grace to our beloved Blazers.
A Pacific Northwest native, Crawford seemed excited by the move tweeting earlier in the day, "Rip city!!!" Acting GM Chad Buchanan said of the new addition, "We've thought highly of Jamal for a long time and think he's a great fit for our team," let's hope his signature sparks adds something of grace to our beloved Blazers.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
NBA mini-Pre Season, BIG Drama
"Where'm I Goin'?!" |
I'm personally hoping that the Blazers can make more moves given the recent news regarding Brandon Roy, Lamarcus Aldridge, and Greg Oden. It seems like yet another season where Trail Blazer fans will be kicking themselves all the way till the summer watching the hated Lakers/Heat/Sacremento/Everyone move forward while we again continue to stagnate. (FINGERS CROSSED!)
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
TEEEEEEEEEEEBOWWWWWWW
This morning my mom and I had a long discussion on why we both appreciate Tim Tebow. The man is a WINNER and that's my favorite quality in all athletes. He makes the guys around him better and somehow the Broncos have lifted themselves from last to first under the leadership of Tebow.
Some people have a problem with him because he expresses his faith outwardly, people are afraid to hear about his relationship with God but I want everyone to know that I think this expression is phenomenal. Good for him! As long as he keeps winning, and I believe he will, he can say whatever he wants and I'm just glad he's talking about faith and responsibility in this world of players shooting themselves and getting arrested and taking enhancement drugs.
So I personally would like to give my stamp of approval to Tim Tebow (though it means nothing to anyone). Keep on keeping on sir! You just may convert me to a Broncos fan.
Hello World!
Today is the first day of the rest of my life. So I decided today to start a sports blog where I can vent all my frustrations and worries about the sports world. Just so you get to know who I am as a sports fan, I was a two sport Varsity athlete at Jesuit High School in Portland, OR. Since graduating in 2004 I moved to Long Beach, CA to study media at CSULB and have kept up with all the teams who I love. If you're curious about my favorite teams in various sports you can check out my links section on the right side of the page. In the coming weeks we will discuss my frustrations with the BCS, the NBA, the games I enjoy in college Basketball and many other topics as I see fit. So I hope you enjoy and tell all your friends to come on by and read!!! Welcome to "200 Shots Per Day"!
Ted
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