This time next week the flight will arrived back from Columbus Ohio as Navy will have taken its best shot at the Buckeyes.
Im looking forward to seeing the place up close, but today, I saw the St. Thomas Aquinas, a private school of 2,000, with Chris Carter coaching its wide receivers, destroy a top Ohio team in Upper Arlington. U really dont understand what Im saying, STA started the second half with its third-string quarterback in the game. STA dominated at the shoe, the Buckeyes can only hope they get some of those kids.
REDSKINS
Hey that was a real good NFL half of football between the Pats and the Skins. Tom Brady, hardly knew you were hurt last year. Jason Campbell, yes you are better than that Colt guy drunk Redskins fans want to replace you with.
The offensive line still needs to run block better, but JC took major strides forward last night.
NAVY
The Mids went through a final scrimmage on Friday. Im never going to give away trade secrets...oh wait, you can come watch the Mids practice. Its a rare concept in CFB these days. Kudos to Navy for letting people still watch how football game preparation goes on. By the way, to all you paranoid coaches....Your games are on TV, people know your schemes, give it a rest.
Hoping California has enough to beat Taipei in College World Series tomorrow. However, as I have said, Little League needs to change its archaic rules. 13 yr olds pitching from 46-feet, is a joke. I have already sent LLB a email offering to umpire next year. The strike zones have been so bad, Gary Thorne three times has called picthes balls, that were indeed called strikes by the umps, and for once, the broadcaster was right. A pitch was a FOOOOOT outside, STRIKEEEEEEE...Stop it already.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Lets not panic....yet
The Washington Redskins sat out some major stars on Thursday night in Baltimore, but even so, if your competing for a job, you would have expected better execution from the many subs who contributed to the Redskins, 23-0, drubbing at the hands of the Ravens.
Kevin Barnes, who many felt could have been had in the fifth-round, did not look like a third-round pick. Toast with plenty of butter against a mediocre wide receiver. Justin Tryon was just abused early by Demetrius Williams.
The good news, the defense held the Ravens to two field goals even after a blown coverage by London Fletcher on Ray Rice who went 34 yards on a dump off from Joe Flacco.
Jason Campbell wasn't horrible, looked fairly confident, and actually spread the ball out in his three completions. Colt Brennan fans....just stop it...
Malcolm Kelly looked like he belonged and someone please tell Fred Davis, once you catch it, you have to hold on to it....
Brian Orakpo, oh yeah....Thanks to Al Davis drafting Darius Hayward-Bey, shockingly at number 7, Orakpo fell to 13 and looks like he is catching on quickly.....
Another stiff test in game #2, the Steelers.....oh boy.....
Kevin Barnes, who many felt could have been had in the fifth-round, did not look like a third-round pick. Toast with plenty of butter against a mediocre wide receiver. Justin Tryon was just abused early by Demetrius Williams.
The good news, the defense held the Ravens to two field goals even after a blown coverage by London Fletcher on Ray Rice who went 34 yards on a dump off from Joe Flacco.
Jason Campbell wasn't horrible, looked fairly confident, and actually spread the ball out in his three completions. Colt Brennan fans....just stop it...
Malcolm Kelly looked like he belonged and someone please tell Fred Davis, once you catch it, you have to hold on to it....
Brian Orakpo, oh yeah....Thanks to Al Davis drafting Darius Hayward-Bey, shockingly at number 7, Orakpo fell to 13 and looks like he is catching on quickly.....
Another stiff test in game #2, the Steelers.....oh boy.....
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Whiners and winners
Hopefully Michael Crabtree's cousin who claims the WR will sit out 2009 if the Niners don't cough up more cash, doesn't have much influence on the youngster. If he does, the Niners and Crabtree are in real trouble. If you think he went 10th after an injury, where do you think he will go after a year of not playing?
The Naval Academy had its annual fan fest on Monday and guess what, they are going to run the triple-option again. Rciky Dobbs provides great skills at QB, but a lot of unproven talent on offense and a tough schedule loom as obstacles to overcome if the Mids are to win a 7th straight commander in chief's trophy. Unlike some teams and coaches who go aw shucks we arent any good and this schedule is too tough, the Mids just say that's great, lets go play! Amen.
The Nats have won five in a row, including a sweep of the contending Marlins. Kudos to the players who are professional in a time where they could have mailed it in a long time ago. Mike Rizzo done enough to be full-time GM? I think so. Go ahead and bring back Jim Riggleman too.
I saw Brian Matusz pitch three times at Bowie. He was near flawless. His first start was his first win and won't be the last in Baltimore.
As for Melvin Mora, we love reading the stories about the 234 kids you have at home. You have always been a great guy, but don't whine when you don't hit. The manager is just doing his job, at least while he has it.....
The Naval Academy had its annual fan fest on Monday and guess what, they are going to run the triple-option again. Rciky Dobbs provides great skills at QB, but a lot of unproven talent on offense and a tough schedule loom as obstacles to overcome if the Mids are to win a 7th straight commander in chief's trophy. Unlike some teams and coaches who go aw shucks we arent any good and this schedule is too tough, the Mids just say that's great, lets go play! Amen.
The Nats have won five in a row, including a sweep of the contending Marlins. Kudos to the players who are professional in a time where they could have mailed it in a long time ago. Mike Rizzo done enough to be full-time GM? I think so. Go ahead and bring back Jim Riggleman too.
I saw Brian Matusz pitch three times at Bowie. He was near flawless. His first start was his first win and won't be the last in Baltimore.
As for Melvin Mora, we love reading the stories about the 234 kids you have at home. You have always been a great guy, but don't whine when you don't hit. The manager is just doing his job, at least while he has it.....
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
What Im tired of what Im happy about
Im tired of police arresting black people because, well, they are black. See Harry Gates Jr. Arrested in in own house.
Im Happy about the fact that Navy Football is right around the corner so this boredom of bas baseball in our area will be over.
Im tired if fans blistering their teams for not signing their own free agents then killing them for signing their own free agents...see Baltimore Ravens, Terell Suggs.
Im Happy that so many Baysox players I broadcasted last year are playing well for the Orioles.
Im tired of athletes involved in killings of people getting off scot free, yet a man involved in the killing of pets is treated more harshly?
Im Happy that for s econd year in a row Southern High Schools Summer team coached by Former Southern great Will Maynard and Myself has qualified for the playoffs for a second consecutive season.
Im tired of people blaming national economics reasons for franchises failing when its 99% the fault of bad management.
Im Happy to hear John Feinstein is doing well after heart bypass surgey.
Im Happy about the fact that Navy Football is right around the corner so this boredom of bas baseball in our area will be over.
Im tired if fans blistering their teams for not signing their own free agents then killing them for signing their own free agents...see Baltimore Ravens, Terell Suggs.
Im Happy that so many Baysox players I broadcasted last year are playing well for the Orioles.
Im tired of athletes involved in killings of people getting off scot free, yet a man involved in the killing of pets is treated more harshly?
Im Happy that for s econd year in a row Southern High Schools Summer team coached by Former Southern great Will Maynard and Myself has qualified for the playoffs for a second consecutive season.
Im tired of people blaming national economics reasons for franchises failing when its 99% the fault of bad management.
Im Happy to hear John Feinstein is doing well after heart bypass surgey.
Monday, July 20, 2009
When your best is still not good enough
For 71 holes, TomWatson looked like the guy I always rooted for growing up against the Golden Bear, looked like a guy that was as consistent a golfer as perhaps the sport has ever seen.
Then, on hole 72, he putted around the green like you and I do at the local golf course of choice. Come on, you know you have made a 9-foot- putt.
Golf shows us is can always be a game of great joy, but also a cruel game. Open Champion Stewart Cink knows full well. He missed a much SHORTER putt at Southern Hills in 2001.
The Trials and tribulations of a closing 18 holes will go down as anti-climactic. For the first 17 ABC commentators Paul Azinger, Andy North and Curtis Strange like the rest of the world were trying to help carry the 59 year-old Watson home. In fact, he actually it a great golf shot into 18, just the bouncing ball carried and rolled to the back of the green. One man's history was about to become another's.
Congrats to Cink, a beautiful putt on 18 put him in position to take advantage of Watson's demise at 18. It's Cink's first major, not bad a for a guy who missed the cut in his last outing.
Manny Acta out, Jim Riggleman in. Blaming Manny for the losses out, same fielding and pitching problems for the Nats, still very much in. The Cubs sweep a game at Wrigley/Nationals Park this weekend.
I had a chance to broadcast DC United's MLS match with Colorado Saturday night, a 3-1 win for the black and red. I was surprised at how fast the game went, even with a running clock, games on TV seem much slower. Jamie Moreno returned to the lineup United exloded for three goals and are right in the thick of the Easern Division race, one point behind Chicago.
Lots of officiating this week, including a chance to ref the US Basketball Junior Nationals being played here in DC. Looking forward to this event. Perhaps a certain 6-6 rising junior may be in it next year..
Then, on hole 72, he putted around the green like you and I do at the local golf course of choice. Come on, you know you have made a 9-foot- putt.
Golf shows us is can always be a game of great joy, but also a cruel game. Open Champion Stewart Cink knows full well. He missed a much SHORTER putt at Southern Hills in 2001.
The Trials and tribulations of a closing 18 holes will go down as anti-climactic. For the first 17 ABC commentators Paul Azinger, Andy North and Curtis Strange like the rest of the world were trying to help carry the 59 year-old Watson home. In fact, he actually it a great golf shot into 18, just the bouncing ball carried and rolled to the back of the green. One man's history was about to become another's.
Congrats to Cink, a beautiful putt on 18 put him in position to take advantage of Watson's demise at 18. It's Cink's first major, not bad a for a guy who missed the cut in his last outing.
Manny Acta out, Jim Riggleman in. Blaming Manny for the losses out, same fielding and pitching problems for the Nats, still very much in. The Cubs sweep a game at Wrigley/Nationals Park this weekend.
I had a chance to broadcast DC United's MLS match with Colorado Saturday night, a 3-1 win for the black and red. I was surprised at how fast the game went, even with a running clock, games on TV seem much slower. Jamie Moreno returned to the lineup United exloded for three goals and are right in the thick of the Easern Division race, one point behind Chicago.
Lots of officiating this week, including a chance to ref the US Basketball Junior Nationals being played here in DC. Looking forward to this event. Perhaps a certain 6-6 rising junior may be in it next year..
Monday, July 13, 2009
Boy how things change
I spent my Monday night broadcasting a game that 1,512 were attending in Bowie. Surprise, the Orioles send David Hernandez down and he throws four innings and gives up one run. The Bowie Bayxo three all stars headed to Trenton on Wednesday all had roles in the win. Jonathon Tucker scored the eventual winning run stealing third and scoring on the bad throw. Chad Thall got another hold and Ryan Ouelette got the save.
"Its the first time Ive ever been selected for an all-star game so I'm real excited." Ouelette said.
Meanwhile, I havent gotten in to UFC much yet but wow Dan Henderson is my new hero. If you haven't seen why yet, just you tube it...
Finally, those of us who cover the Naval Academy football team have as much if not more access to Navy players and coaches as any in the game. It hasn't affected Navy for six years in a row, winning the CIC, going to Bowl Games and even beating Notre Dame in that time.
Our SA Bretheran at Air Force are closing up shop. The AF beat writers, most notably Jake Schaller, have provided great coverage of the Falcons program for many years. Well, now, the AF program will lose a lot of that visibility at a time when Service Academies need as many good folks as possible to read about the great work the players and coaches do in addition to the daily grind of an academy.
Check this out.....http://gazetteafasports.freedomblogging.com/author/jschaller/>
Hoops tomorrow night at North County High at 7pm with the Big C, and then 9:15 at Walt Whitman with Ryan...peace.
"Its the first time Ive ever been selected for an all-star game so I'm real excited." Ouelette said.
Meanwhile, I havent gotten in to UFC much yet but wow Dan Henderson is my new hero. If you haven't seen why yet, just you tube it...
Finally, those of us who cover the Naval Academy football team have as much if not more access to Navy players and coaches as any in the game. It hasn't affected Navy for six years in a row, winning the CIC, going to Bowl Games and even beating Notre Dame in that time.
Our SA Bretheran at Air Force are closing up shop. The AF beat writers, most notably Jake Schaller, have provided great coverage of the Falcons program for many years. Well, now, the AF program will lose a lot of that visibility at a time when Service Academies need as many good folks as possible to read about the great work the players and coaches do in addition to the daily grind of an academy.
Check this out.....http://gazetteafasports.freedomblogging.com/author/jschaller/>
Hoops tomorrow night at North County High at 7pm with the Big C, and then 9:15 at Walt Whitman with Ryan...peace.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Happy Birthday America
Joe Miller and I got to call a triple-play last night in the Bowie-Akron game. A slow developing play in a weird game. 17 hits in the game 10 of which were infield hits or bloopers that went about 130-feet! Our next broadcast is Tuesday night at 7pm on WNAV-1430-AM and www.wnav.com.
Good Luck to Devan Miller, whose Dad, David, is #2 on the wins list at The Meadowlands this year, as she has four drives tonight at Ocean Downs. Also good luck to the Charlene Polk trainee Mr. Thinker, the classy vet is the second choice on the morning line in the Bud Light Pacing series final for driver Frank Milby. If you have a you bet account Mr. Thinker is #5 in the sixth race.
Navy has announced its media-fanfest day Aug.3. Fans from 4-6 can come out and meet the players and sign autographs.
Serena beats Venus at Wimbledon and Andy Roddick uses a tough effort to beat the hometown Andy (Murray) and faces Roger Deferer tomorrow in the Wimbledon Final.
Serena has been very good is this Wimbledon and a deserving winner.
Tonight promises to be a nigh of fireworks at Daytona in the July 400-miler. Nationwide race ended with a crash and tonight could as well....Hard to believe this is the 25th anniversary of Richard Petty's last Winston Cup win.
Hedo Turkgalou to Toronto..Good luck with that H. Ron Artest will not act up in LA, and even if he does, Phil Jackson handled Dennis Rodman well, Kobe and Phil will keep Artest in line.
Hard to imagine, Ill actually be announcing horse races at Rosecroft on three weeks for the Maryland Sires Stakes. I have to admit, I thought I had called my last harness race.
Wherever you are today, remember we live in the greatest country in the world as we celebrate our Independence Day.
Good Luck to Devan Miller, whose Dad, David, is #2 on the wins list at The Meadowlands this year, as she has four drives tonight at Ocean Downs. Also good luck to the Charlene Polk trainee Mr. Thinker, the classy vet is the second choice on the morning line in the Bud Light Pacing series final for driver Frank Milby. If you have a you bet account Mr. Thinker is #5 in the sixth race.
Navy has announced its media-fanfest day Aug.3. Fans from 4-6 can come out and meet the players and sign autographs.
Serena beats Venus at Wimbledon and Andy Roddick uses a tough effort to beat the hometown Andy (Murray) and faces Roger Deferer tomorrow in the Wimbledon Final.
Serena has been very good is this Wimbledon and a deserving winner.
Tonight promises to be a nigh of fireworks at Daytona in the July 400-miler. Nationwide race ended with a crash and tonight could as well....Hard to believe this is the 25th anniversary of Richard Petty's last Winston Cup win.
Hedo Turkgalou to Toronto..Good luck with that H. Ron Artest will not act up in LA, and even if he does, Phil Jackson handled Dennis Rodman well, Kobe and Phil will keep Artest in line.
Hard to imagine, Ill actually be announcing horse races at Rosecroft on three weeks for the Maryland Sires Stakes. I have to admit, I thought I had called my last harness race.
Wherever you are today, remember we live in the greatest country in the world as we celebrate our Independence Day.
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