The Giants and Barry

This picture sums it up for the Giants and Barry Bonds. Now they will both embark on a new mission. Barry still searching for that elusive ring, while the Giants search for identity after Bonds. As a Dodger fan it's great to see this happen. Don't get me wrong we have our own problems. But hey at least nobody on the Dodgers' organization has a baseball that may possibly be blasted into outer space. See www.vote756.com

Until next time sports fans....

The Patriots

OK seriously do the New England Patriots need to be recognized more than they already are. Yeah whatever so they outsmarted your team and figured out your hand signals. Guess what NY Jets fans the game was over. The game was over before you took the field. It was over when the NFL schedule came out and it pinned you versus the New England Patriots. So did they cheat when they made the Chargers look like a Pop Warner team this past weekend? I guess the big question is are they cheating when Tom Brady is throwing perfect passes to the washed-up Randy Moss. Maybe we should check Moss' gloves they could have that tacky substance on them (laughing).

No seriously people can we not compare this to the Barry Bonds situation. It is completely different. Yes I said. One is illegal (steroids) the other is just a league violation. Not to mention that steroids give you a bit more of an advantage than knowing what defense your team is going to run on third down. In football you have to get the snap, drop back, throw the ball, watch the ball into your hands, catch the ball, and then and only after all these have been done perfectly can you run with the ball. Oh, by the way, you have to hold on to the ball while running with it and as you are being tackled. So, yes I think it's complete different. By the way I'm voting to brand the baseball. Great idea by Mr. Marc Ecko.




Back to the Patriots. All this spy-gate situation did was give the Patriots more publicity and now ESPN reporters can't stop talking about how great they are. They are good. But some are making ridiculous comments such as they will finish undefeated. Come on it is the NFL no one will ever finish undefeated. Besides the Browns proved anyone can look great for a week. While I do think they are one of the top three teams in the NFL (Colts, Patriots and Bears), I do not forsee them finishing undefeated. My prediction is they will lose three games. Until next time kids I'm out and continue reading!

SOFTBALL SEASON STILL ALIVE

It's the time of year for those of you who play a lot of slow-pitch competitive softball where all the teams are getting ready for the big tournaments. It's unfortunate but the team I play for, Mudville Ten, is pretty much done for the year. It was an OK year, 5th in NSA D States, but didn't achieve what we wanted to this year. All hope is not completely lost for the year on my end. This Saturday I will be playing in NSA "D" Western Worlds with a team called D&R Construction. They are a very good team and I'm excited about playing with them. I'm also going to be going to Nashville, Tennessee to play in NSA World Series with D&R. The season is still rolling. See sometimes these blogs are just random. Who would of expected a softball blog. Well boys and girls if you want to catch up on the drama that is the softball world feel free to go check out the message board on www.dssbats.com under softball only. It's classic some of the stories on there.

2007 FRESNO STATE SPRING FOOTBALL UPDATE

THE VIDEO WAS PUT TOGETHER DURING SPRING PRACTICE OF 2007. MOST OF THE FILM USED IS FROM THE PREVIOUS SEASON. TAKE A LOOK AND LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS.

Fresno State Football 2007 Outlook

OK so where to begin with the beloved home-town Bulldogs. Let's face reality, it's going to be another tough year for the Valley boys. Not only do they have an unproven, has yet to live up to the hype quarterback, in Atwater native Tom Brandstater, but the loss of middle linebacker Alijah Lane for the entire season is a huge blow. Oh, wait you want to hear more bad news, well their most experienced and leading receiver from a year ago, Chastin West, is also out for the season. Pat Hill has to be sitting at the dinner table wondering what he's going to do to save his job. Many people in the valley want him out, but he's the second highest paid coach in the Western Athletic Conference and buying him out will cost Fresno State a lot of money they don't have (Thanks Lindy Vivas). By the way, who are they going to convince to come coach the Bulldogs. Let's not give up all hope just yet, running back Lonyae Miller still looks like he's going to be a stud. The offensive line is still in tack, and if they can stay healthy they will be a good bunch of hog mollies paving the way for Miller, Anthony Harding and Batman himself (Clifton Smith). I'm not even going to start on the receiving corps, some may confuse them for corpse by season's end. Chastin West is gone and he was the leading returner with a total of 33 catches, yes 33. Now the leader is Bear Pascoe, don't get me wrong this guy is beast, but he's not Vernon Davis or Kellen Winslow Jr. Defensively things could be scary for the secondary. They are going to have to grow up quick. Moses Harris and Marvin Haynes, both sophomores are oozing with potential, but potential doesn't win games. Let's not forget quarterbacks couldn't get any Bulldog defensive backs to catch their passes, as they finished with less interceptions than refrigerator Perry has touchdowns. And the WAC possesses heisman hopeful Colt Brennan. But the defensive leader is back however, Marcus Riley, is ready to roll at his outside linebacker spot. He's a stud period. But can he really anchor the defense alone? Tyler Clutts has to become the great defensive end he can be and Jason Roberts (DE) has to live up to his Jason Taylor hype from high school. Oh it's going to be an interesting season and with just two weeks before powerful Sacramento State comes into the doghouse, the Bulldogs better be ready to roll.

Trivia: What team did Dwayne Wright get drafted by and in what round??

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