BREAKING NEWS:
In this afternoon's Tribe exhibition game against the rival Blue Jays, ace and number one starter C.C. Sabathia got drilled in his pitching arm by a line drive. All Cleveland fans kill yourselves, the curse continues to live on.
C.C.'s scheduled start against the ChiSox is 5 days away. C.C. was nailed, and everyone scurried out to check on him. Apparently he yelled an obscenity directed at Matt Underwood, and was taken to the hospital where X-ray are reportedly negative.
It is just a bruise, but he still could miss that first start, as he is day-to-day.
SOUVENIER CITY
In a related story, Matt Underwood is just as bad if not worse at announcing on television as he was on radio. The problem now is that he still announces as if it were radio, saying exactly where and how the ball is hit, and trying to announce every single pitch even in the middle of an interview with David Dellucci.
Matt, you don't need to do that, this is TV. We can follow the action.
More Tribe updates as they bring the heat to Chicago on Monday.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Monday, March 26, 2007
Who Cares?
I have come to two realizations when watching the cavs, and was thinking about it where every person does their best thinking (shower). Whenever the Cavs win, I feel as if they can't be beaten, and will destroy everyone they play, which is the same feeling I had during that 8 win streak. However, after loosing 3 of 4 while Detroit is allowing us to gain ground, and the overrrrrrrrrated bulls are on our tail, I really have this feeling as if we would get destroyed by the local high school team.
I think the exact reason why this is happening is not my attitude, but the Cavs' attitude. In their most prolific wins this season, they came out with massive energy and try to destroy their opponent. During this passionate streak, they attack the hoop, don't settle for smooge jumpers (I know you don't get it but you will soon), Gooden runs around like a mad-man, and the team plays together on both sides of the ball.
On the other hand, when they decide to not show up against teams like Charlotte and Atlanta, they come out with the "We are waiting for the playoffs" attitude. They do the exact opposite of when they are playing well, the offense is all one-on-one, the defense is matador-like, and they settle for smooge threes (I know, I know).
Thus, as the Cavs head into the stretch run, keep an eye on their energy level early on. See if LeBron stares down the other team like he did against Detroit last year, and watch for that pep in their step. Because that pep could be the difference between a dissapointing or successful Cavaliers basketball team.
I think the exact reason why this is happening is not my attitude, but the Cavs' attitude. In their most prolific wins this season, they came out with massive energy and try to destroy their opponent. During this passionate streak, they attack the hoop, don't settle for smooge jumpers (I know you don't get it but you will soon), Gooden runs around like a mad-man, and the team plays together on both sides of the ball.
On the other hand, when they decide to not show up against teams like Charlotte and Atlanta, they come out with the "We are waiting for the playoffs" attitude. They do the exact opposite of when they are playing well, the offense is all one-on-one, the defense is matador-like, and they settle for smooge threes (I know, I know).
Thus, as the Cavs head into the stretch run, keep an eye on their energy level early on. See if LeBron stares down the other team like he did against Detroit last year, and watch for that pep in their step. Because that pep could be the difference between a dissapointing or successful Cavaliers basketball team.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
In honor of Bill Simmons
No, Bill Simmons isn't dead, but at Nosebleeds, you might be able to tell that someone (NOT ME) should be sued for plagiarism of his writing style. Thus, because of his dominance over thousands of people daily, we have decided to do a running blog of Thursday night's beginning games first-half because we have nothing else better to do (We need girlfriends).
1. I thought everything was positive for tonight when Clark "Cornflakes" Kellogg was not in studio, but of course, I get screwed by CBS again. Instead of getting the Memphis/Texas A&M game, I get Kansas' soon to be destruction of Southern Illinois.
2. Continuing on that thought, Dick Enberg is broadcasting the game with Jay Bilas. Did you know Jay Bilas is an attorney? So all you people who think he doesn't have any brains, don't sue him over basketball analysis, he'll chew you up in court.
3. There is NOBODY IN THE STANDS. Is this the women's tourny or a Tribe home game? If San Jose can get a regional final in a hockey arena, you better believe The Q will get one in the near future.
4. Southern Illinois leads the nation in Ronaldo Balkman look a-likes. They got two in the starting line-up. Remember when teams used to die their hair blond or all go bald to show team unity? I think everyone on SIU should go with the Ronaldo Balkman look, imagine the white guys.
5. Like any team who doesn't want to win a national championship, SIU decides to jack threes all game. I have a theory about teams like that in both the NBA and NCAA: you stand around and jack threes, you'll loose in the big time. There are sooooo many teams that have proven my theory: The Phoenix Suns, half of college basketball.
6. I also forgot one thing that has smeared the games: Media timeouts. It's all about money baby.
7. I didn't get the gift from God as CBS teased me about the Texas A&M viewers getting the game in 10 minutes. Still got stuck with this mismatch.
8. We have our first Masters ad. That music just makes me think of white golfers and members who disliked African American members getting destroyed by Tiger. Go get 'em Tiger! TIGER!!! WHEW!!
9. Man, attending Miami makes me really appreciate the women here. I state this after seeing the SIU cheerleaders who were recruited from the local cow pastures.
10. Wow, SIU is keeping the game close. Imagine if Randal "Meet the" Faulker would have made two of his dunks.
11. Nice Cavs possession by SIU. They have a chance for the lead, attack the bucket right? No, stand around and shoot a fade three that hits nothing by air.
12. Rush from Kansas is soooo close from having a flat-top hairstyle. Where's Hot-Rod when you need him?
13. SIU's offense: a guy dribbling, drives and the four other guys stand around the perimeter waiting for the kick. It's good to see the Cavs creative offense is spreading around the country.
14. I'm not the biggest supporter of college basketball (and never will be until UM starts winning more or they move the three point line back). But one category I give college basketball an advantage over the NBA is the ref participation. They stay out of the game and let players destroy each other. In the NBA, breathe on a player and the refs will give you a T.
15. Well at the half, we have Kansas winning 27-24. I really wouldn't be surprised if they wake up and run away.
1. I thought everything was positive for tonight when Clark "Cornflakes" Kellogg was not in studio, but of course, I get screwed by CBS again. Instead of getting the Memphis/Texas A&M game, I get Kansas' soon to be destruction of Southern Illinois.
2. Continuing on that thought, Dick Enberg is broadcasting the game with Jay Bilas. Did you know Jay Bilas is an attorney? So all you people who think he doesn't have any brains, don't sue him over basketball analysis, he'll chew you up in court.
3. There is NOBODY IN THE STANDS. Is this the women's tourny or a Tribe home game? If San Jose can get a regional final in a hockey arena, you better believe The Q will get one in the near future.
4. Southern Illinois leads the nation in Ronaldo Balkman look a-likes. They got two in the starting line-up. Remember when teams used to die their hair blond or all go bald to show team unity? I think everyone on SIU should go with the Ronaldo Balkman look, imagine the white guys.
5. Like any team who doesn't want to win a national championship, SIU decides to jack threes all game. I have a theory about teams like that in both the NBA and NCAA: you stand around and jack threes, you'll loose in the big time. There are sooooo many teams that have proven my theory: The Phoenix Suns, half of college basketball.
6. I also forgot one thing that has smeared the games: Media timeouts. It's all about money baby.
7. I didn't get the gift from God as CBS teased me about the Texas A&M viewers getting the game in 10 minutes. Still got stuck with this mismatch.
8. We have our first Masters ad. That music just makes me think of white golfers and members who disliked African American members getting destroyed by Tiger. Go get 'em Tiger! TIGER!!! WHEW!!
9. Man, attending Miami makes me really appreciate the women here. I state this after seeing the SIU cheerleaders who were recruited from the local cow pastures.
10. Wow, SIU is keeping the game close. Imagine if Randal "Meet the" Faulker would have made two of his dunks.
11. Nice Cavs possession by SIU. They have a chance for the lead, attack the bucket right? No, stand around and shoot a fade three that hits nothing by air.
12. Rush from Kansas is soooo close from having a flat-top hairstyle. Where's Hot-Rod when you need him?
13. SIU's offense: a guy dribbling, drives and the four other guys stand around the perimeter waiting for the kick. It's good to see the Cavs creative offense is spreading around the country.
14. I'm not the biggest supporter of college basketball (and never will be until UM starts winning more or they move the three point line back). But one category I give college basketball an advantage over the NBA is the ref participation. They stay out of the game and let players destroy each other. In the NBA, breathe on a player and the refs will give you a T.
15. Well at the half, we have Kansas winning 27-24. I really wouldn't be surprised if they wake up and run away.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Great Time of Year.
College basketball, NBA, football nerds talking about the draft: What a perfect time of year for sports. It's too bad baseball has to come around and ruin the fun. It's been a long time since I made a post, so here's one!
MIAMI REDHAWKS. Yes, those folks from Ohio stunned the rest of the MAC by winning the conference tourny on a "gift from god" shot by Doug Penno to beat the Akron "Zippity" Zips. The reason I bring this up is because by attending the miraculous tourny, I found a sense of pride by Miami RedHawk fans, one that can't even be found at our home games. Unfortunately, Miami isn't located near a metropolis to an extent where the citizens come out for the games, (usually old people are the main fans), and our student section is as good as dead, (as my prof put it, "it's not cool to show school spirit for Miami Students"). I found the lack of student support shocking from a University that has had basketball players like Ron Harper, Wally Scerbiakdskafjadkak (I hope you understood that), Wayne Embry and the great god-like savior Ira Newble.
However, that all changed when the RedHawks made their run into the NCAA tournament and almost defeated the Oregon quack ducks. You can see just by walking on campus the pride that Miami students are now showing with the success of the basketball program, and I hope that our student body and faculty catch on the support for future sports games. I'll be their next fall when the RedHawks open up, screaming like I did at the MAC Championships, but I have a feeling I won't be hearing my echo next year.
Thus, I have made a suggestion for Miami to get the student's more involved. Unless you live on the north quad of the campus, you'll never see pictures or ads about the players and athletes. The University needs to promote the players more, because the only time we hear the school talk about our athletes is a small post on the website that says "Good job team." Thus, if the school takes more visual pride in the athletics, the students would to.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
FUMING MAD
Long time no write. But, I have a topic that MUST be addressed. With the great wonders of the NCAA Tournament in progress, and NBA season going down the stretch toward playoff time, the "news" that still surfaces around the NBA and NCAA hoops are the fates of Greg Oden and Kevin Durant.
Who will get drafted first? Who should be drafted first? Who will have the better career?
I have a better question: Have any of them even declared for the NBA draft yet?
Answer: NO!!!
For the love of God, and that means you ESPN, stop putting pressure on kids to go to the NBA draft. Many people consider the NCAA Tournament one of the best times of the year in sports, and still, all you can talk about is who will go first between Oden and Durant.
I would certainly like to know what they are currently doing on the court. I know Durant's team made an early exit, but Oden and the Bucks are still alive (I was lucky enough to be sitting courtiside in Lexington for rounds one and two).
A better storyline is, how far can Oden and Ohio State go? Instead, we need to have NBA Draft talk jammed down our throats. ESPN is using its dominant power in the field of sports to influence these young players.
Let these kids make their decisions first, then talk about their futures. I have said all along that Oden especially should stay because he has had an incomplete season, and still needs to develop his offensive game before he can be an elite force on the next level. Also, I'm a Bucks fans so of course I want him to stay.
With all this ESPN talk about he and Durant, I have another reason for him to stay. Oden should stay just to get the last laugh with all of the analysts that had already thrown his name in the NBA Draft hat.
Who will get drafted first? Who should be drafted first? Who will have the better career?
I have a better question: Have any of them even declared for the NBA draft yet?
Answer: NO!!!
For the love of God, and that means you ESPN, stop putting pressure on kids to go to the NBA draft. Many people consider the NCAA Tournament one of the best times of the year in sports, and still, all you can talk about is who will go first between Oden and Durant.
I would certainly like to know what they are currently doing on the court. I know Durant's team made an early exit, but Oden and the Bucks are still alive (I was lucky enough to be sitting courtiside in Lexington for rounds one and two).
A better storyline is, how far can Oden and Ohio State go? Instead, we need to have NBA Draft talk jammed down our throats. ESPN is using its dominant power in the field of sports to influence these young players.
Let these kids make their decisions first, then talk about their futures. I have said all along that Oden especially should stay because he has had an incomplete season, and still needs to develop his offensive game before he can be an elite force on the next level. Also, I'm a Bucks fans so of course I want him to stay.
With all this ESPN talk about he and Durant, I have another reason for him to stay. Oden should stay just to get the last laugh with all of the analysts that had already thrown his name in the NBA Draft hat.
Monday, March 05, 2007
Man among Men
Hey folks,
It's been a long time since we posted, (two weeks actually), but unlike many bloggers, we here at nosebleeds have real lives to live so finding time can be difficult during some periods. Anyways, the Cavaliers are still in second in the east and as they play the Rockets tonight, I have a great story to tell.
Many NBA fans only know Dikembe Mutombo as the G-Town grad who wags his finger at other players. In all seriousness, Mr. Mutombo deserves all the props in the world for his off the court efforts. Mutombo, who is known as the world's most generous athlete, donated $15 million from his own pocket to build a state-of-the-art hospital in his hometown in Kinshasa, R. of Congo. The hospital is the first one built in the country in 40 YEARS. So as many fans tend to get on the case of many players. Mr. Motombo should be appreciated by everyone.
It's been a long time since we posted, (two weeks actually), but unlike many bloggers, we here at nosebleeds have real lives to live so finding time can be difficult during some periods. Anyways, the Cavaliers are still in second in the east and as they play the Rockets tonight, I have a great story to tell.
Many NBA fans only know Dikembe Mutombo as the G-Town grad who wags his finger at other players. In all seriousness, Mr. Mutombo deserves all the props in the world for his off the court efforts. Mutombo, who is known as the world's most generous athlete, donated $15 million from his own pocket to build a state-of-the-art hospital in his hometown in Kinshasa, R. of Congo. The hospital is the first one built in the country in 40 YEARS. So as many fans tend to get on the case of many players. Mr. Motombo should be appreciated by everyone.
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