April 4, 2010
April 2, 2010
Mountaineers vs. Blue Devils – Update!
Hayden’s bracket (click on image to view larger)
Apryl’s bracket (click on image to view larger)
Since Kansas failed us, it all comes down to the West Virginia and Duke game, determining whether I will win with 36 correct wins or tie with Apryl with 36 correct wins.
How did everyone else do on their bracket?
Update: Apryl and the Blue Devils showed me up, and West Virginia is going home.
March 17, 2010
The Onion takes on Cal.
It seems that Calipari is back to his old tricks again!
Kentucky Violated NCAA Rules While Recruiting Basketball-Playing Dog
March 6, 2010
Baseball is back.
It might not be too exciting but spring baseball is here! You can catch split team action from the Sox and the Cubs on WGN today at 2pm.
Comic strip from Carl Skanberg.
January 26, 2010
Seriously?
Strip by Carl Skanberg
Despite the fact that White Sox slugger (and one day Hall of Famer) Jim Thome wanted to return to the South Side, manager Ozzie Guillen opted against the idea, and now Thome has signed with… the Twinkies! And for a mere 1.5 million dollars! Ah, the truth is sad and hurtful. No more joking, “Thome wants a homey!”. All I can say is, Ozzie I hope you know what you are doing. And, Jim, I’m sorry to see you go. It was always a thrill to see you smack that ball around The Cell. I wish you all the best of luck at Target.
Follow the story from the fanatics.
Below, Thome’s lone homer prevails the Sox over the Twins and into the American League Division Series against the Rays in 2008:
January 16, 2010
Are you ready for some MORE football?
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?!?!
Well, apparently, “some” is the operative word here. In a recent article published in the Wall Street Journal, a study discovered that during a typical NFL game, only 11 minutes are actually devoted to footage of the playing on the field. It seems 58.5% of the footage is of players just “standing around”. How is this possible? Check out the chart, which compares four NFL games broadcasted by CBS, NBC, FOX, and ESPN.
Below, Standing Around Football:
August 8, 2009
Are you ready for some football?
Eva is!
NFL Preseason Football starts tonight on NBC with the Bills against the Titans! I’m sure going to miss John Madden this season.
August 4, 2009
Field Recordings #1 – 16 inch softball
Here are a few excerpts from audio recordings that I did last night of a 16 inch softball game at the park across the street from our apartment:
Play Ball
Notice how you can hear the EL train in the background.
Batter Up!
A base hit!
3 Outs
A quick 1-2-3 inning. A pop out. And then a double play.
Home Run
The first home run I’ve seen at the park. The ball went over the fence and into the street which upset a little dog out for a walk.
July 30, 2009
Uni Sox
July 27, 2009
Buehrle’s Top Ten List – Update!
Tune into the David Letterman show tonight as White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle reveals the Top Ten “Things That Went Through Mark Buehrle’s Mind During His Perfect Game”. Should be a hoot!
UPDATE: If you missed Buehrle’s appearance (along with Josh Fields and Dewayne Wise) on Letterman, here was the Top Ten:
10. “I did it! I did it! Oh wait, it’s only the fourth inning.”
9. “If this doesn’t get Kate Hudson to notice me, nothing will.”
8. “Too bad I’m not on my own fantasy team.”
7. “My brother-in-law bowled a perfect game.”
6. Fields and Wise: “We’re going to Disneyworld!”/Buehrle: “and I’m running for the Governor of Alaska.”
5. “Did I remember to Tivo ‘So You Think You Can Dance’?”
4. “I’m leaving after the 7th inning to beat the traffic.”
3. “Should I shave my back?”
2. “Sunflower seed… lodged in my windpipe… Get Help!”
1. “Maybe I’ll give up one hit so I don’t have to appear on Letterman.”