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QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ May 9, 2012 -> 03:37 PM) My favorites have always been: Curt Gowdy, Jim Palmer, Tim McCarver, Dick Vitale, Mel Allen, Dick Enberg, and Dr. Joyce Brothers. well done!

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ May 8, 2012 -> 06:26 PM) Haviland fired, Canadiens have asked permission to talk to Quenneville. I guess that means he can speak French.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ May 8, 2012 -> 10:14 AM) Can't believe no one mentioned Gary Thorne. he's awesome. I really like the NHL on NBC but he was the one good thing about ABC/ESPN having the NHL.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 2, 2012 -> 11:47 AM) Will everyone keep praising Tampa when they cut him during training camp?

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ May 5, 2012 -> 03:18 PM) Once PHX beat us, the only Western team left to root for is the Kings, because, well, screw the Blues, Preds and Yotes. Gary Bettman, is that you?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 4, 2012 -> 11:20 PM) Nah, they are freaking out because he was in a picture. His mom and uncle are OSU, he should be good. Anzalone's dad is a huge florida guy, he's been looking for an out. Alex actually posted pro-OSU stuff after the story came out, and yet his DAD called Fickell to de-commit. not going to comment on the sexual predator part because that is just bad luck that could happen at any school where fans are among recruits. but I have a problem with the parts in bold. Too many kids are being made into puppets by family members who want to dictate where they want their kids to attend school. Here's a kid who probably wants to go to OSU but his dad is going to use this as a chance to place his kid where he wants him at. We all remember that this past January when the mom threw a fit on national tv because he son decided to go to LSU over Alabama(or was it the other way around?). Parents should be in the process and advise their kids but it seems like too many parents think they are the ones being recruited and they should be making the decision.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ May 3, 2012 -> 03:13 PM) Thomas in 2001 I dont know how this didnt make the list. Thomas coming off an amazing 2000 season and only last 20 games in 2001. Sox lose the division by 8 games that year. Gotta think a full season of Frank would have been good enough make up those 8 games.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 3, 2012 -> 02:45 PM) It is really too bad that no major sport has the option to add to a suspension after reviewing it. With the way the system is set up now, there is literally no reason to not appeal. At worst you end up in the same place you were before. Maybe thats why he got 25 games b/c the league knew he would appeal and possibly get some games knocked off.

The new trend in college basketball is starting. Why do home-home series with other major programs with big fan bases when you can sell 3-4x the amount of tickets at a neutral site stadium and split the revenue?

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ May 2, 2012 -> 11:16 PM) How does this happen? I mean, I get the blogosphere and the intercelebs, but, um, ESPN, owned by Disney, hires someone without, like, a DL or an SSN, or SOMETHING to prove legitimacy? There is a Sarah J Phillips but the pictures that were originally used were from HS classmates that were stolen. The articles were likely written by her boyfriend and she was only in on it as a voice when needed and to solicit money.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ May 2, 2012 -> 10:32 PM) Can someone give a brief explanation that doesnt require me to read the original article which seemed unnecessarily hard to follow. a person claiming to be a girl starts posting on a major sports betting forum(covers.com).Tons of guys start fawning over this person when this person starts using pictures of a hot blonde. Covers.com starts pushing her on the front page as some contributor to the site. Basically every day they would feature an article on the front page with "her daily picks". She gets tons of guys gushing over her and sending her money. Covers "silences" anyone who questions this Sarah J Phillips person. Gets huge following and ESPN hires her as a freelance writer without ever seeing her. Only cared about her popularity. Able to scam even more people now. ESPN tries to save face once deadspin releases this story. Ends up firing her yesterday.

in one of the links from the deadspin article, I have a comment on page 1 of one of "her" articles. haha

knew who you were talking about before even clicking the link. "She" got exposed pretty quick at Covers. Of course the website would freeze members who would question this "real" person.

sign Matt Flynn, draft a QB in the 3rd round. Glad I'm not a Seattle fan.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 27, 2012 -> 08:17 PM) Jeffery was just fantastic two years ago. Much rather have him than Hill. I just dont get the pick of Hill. The Jets need to realize that they arent smarter than everyone else. Has to be arrogance.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Apr 25, 2012 -> 11:00 PM) Never say those words Zen, a GM can always disappoint. lol, we'll see. maybe the Bucs will trade down. Either way, I think it's going to be interesting to see how this thing plays out after once the Rams get on the clock.

I'd prefer the Bucs to get Claiborne and if he's not there then Richardson. If neither are there then I really dont have a next favorite. Hard to be too upset at a pick if youre at the 5 spot.

QUOTE (farmteam @ Apr 22, 2012 -> 10:53 PM) So, Vancouver will be burning down tonight. probably not but still fun to see them out. 0-3 at home

Jones needs to go to heavyweight. Outside of a Silva fight, the only fight I'd be interested in seeing involving Jones at 205 is vs Henderson. Jones is too long for the 205ers.

ESPN has to be pissed. This upstages the Yankees 9-0 come back.

QUOTE (RME JICO @ Apr 21, 2012 -> 11:07 AM) I still can't believe there was no penalty on the play. It is funny how the refs said no one saw the hit, yet looking back at the video, one of the refs is looking right at the play from 5 feet away and actually shields himself (00:38 secs into video): http://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/marian-hossa...ed-off-the-ice/ that's a linesman, not a ref. and from the video it looks as if he is looking back at the blue line and only sees Hossa/Torres after the initial contact. Since the league is going to allow players to disrespect each other more, maybe its time that the linesmen can report to the refs on if they see something that results in a stoppage b/c there is a player laying motionless on the ice.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 20, 2012 -> 12:40 AM) It's pretty crazy the Hawks have scored empty net goals in 3 games to tie it only to lose two of them in OT. Whatever happened to momentum? That OT intermission can be a b**** for momentum.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Apr 19, 2012 -> 11:16 AM) FWIW, Jon Heyman says that in the last 25 years, the only pitcher close was Tim Wakefield with 30 in 1998 That would be like Maddux throwing 95 straight strikes.

WKMG and the sports guy there are basically laughed at by everyone here in Orlando. He never gets anything right. At one point this year he was reporting that Howard signed a long term deal. Then he was about to be traded to the Lakers and then a couple of days later he signs the 1 year extension. He was also the guy who started the whole Howard wants Van Gundy fired talk a few weeks ago. The sports guy at WKMG still talks like he's the one who broke the Meyer to OSU story. Everyone and their mom knew Meyer to OSU was going to happen after Tressel got fired. Howard is acting like a brat in this but I'm going to have to see someone than is more reputable than WKMG report this before believing it. It's actually started to get refuted.

I really dont watch the NBA until the playoffs but is it mostly the scheduling that is a big reason for all these injuries? So many stars are missing significant amount of time. Why couldnt the NBA just do a 50-55 game schedule like they did for the last lockout? I'm guessing tv contracts/$$$ is the main reason for 66 games in 4 months time?