Last Night, the New Jersey Devils & New York Rangers played their sixth (& final) game of the season together. They're division rivals & completely hate each other. So when Rangers coach John Tortorella (a real gem himself) saw Devils coach Peter DeBoer's obviously antagonizing lineup, he responded by having a career goon defenseman to take the opening faceoff. The bad blood is there and the shot was fired across the bow. They went fucking all-out:
The results of the brawl; Stu Bickel (NYR) beat Ryan Carter (NJD, nasty cut bro) - Michael Rupp (NYR) defeated Eric Boulton - Brandon Prust (NYR) & Cam Janssen (NJD) fought to a draw. Side note, the Rangers won the game 4-2. This is why hockey is awesome & why so people don't respect it. What other sport can this happen in & be called normal? Do the Ravens & Steelers do this (shit that'd be great!)? Hockey rules, but not to the overwhelming public. Still, this doesn't occur regularly & the ratings are still there. Let's chalk this up to 'boys will be boys', huh?
March 20, 2012
Farewell, Smile
Hines Ward decided to stay a Steeler. Today, the franchise's most productive wide receiver retired from the NFL after fourteen seasons. His career numbers of 1,000 receptions, 12,083 receiving yards, & 85 touchdowns ranks him first on the Steelers' all-time list for wide-outs (which includes Hall-of-Famers John Stallworth & Lynn Swann). Ward was true to his word & finished his football playing days as a Steeler, despite ownership releasing him last month.
Ironically, Ward will be remembered more for his smile & blocking ability than his catching. He paved the way (literally) for the Steelers to have a dominant running for most of the time he was here. His brave down-field blocks were selfless & devastating. Just ask Keith Rivers:
Still, the thing that really stood out for Hines (& my Grandmother loves this about him) was his smile. After a catch or penalty or being on the bad end of a blindside hit, the camera would do a close-up on Ward & he'd be grinning. It was a relief to see a professional player enjoying playing so much. That's what I'll miss most . . .
Hines Ward wasn't the perfect man. He was voted 'Dirtiest Player in the NFL' twice, had a DUI & held out of training camp over money. But really, what's a hero without scars? That's what makes us cheer for them. Ward was a diehard Steeler, & today's announcement proves that. He will be missed. Goodbye, Mr. Ward
Ironically, Ward will be remembered more for his smile & blocking ability than his catching. He paved the way (literally) for the Steelers to have a dominant running for most of the time he was here. His brave down-field blocks were selfless & devastating. Just ask Keith Rivers:
Still, the thing that really stood out for Hines (& my Grandmother loves this about him) was his smile. After a catch or penalty or being on the bad end of a blindside hit, the camera would do a close-up on Ward & he'd be grinning. It was a relief to see a professional player enjoying playing so much. That's what I'll miss most . . .
March 18, 2012
Fuck March Maddness
Why did I even do a bracket this year? The only college games I watched were Pitt's & they're losing ways have effectively rubbed off on me. My poor bracket . . . so much red ink . . . it looks like the cleanup after Gettysburg.
I lost seven of my Sweet Sixteen which turns into five of my Elite Eight which transforms into two of my Final Four. A fifteen seed beating a second seed hasn't happened since 2001 & sumbitch if it doesn't occur twice this year. Norfolk State hurt me but Lehigh pissed down my throat (I had Duke in the Final Four). No doubt some waitress in Topeka has a better bracket than me. Wait . . . everyone has a better bracket than me! I hate basketball!
I lost seven of my Sweet Sixteen which turns into five of my Elite Eight which transforms into two of my Final Four. A fifteen seed beating a second seed hasn't happened since 2001 & sumbitch if it doesn't occur twice this year. Norfolk State hurt me but Lehigh pissed down my throat (I had Duke in the Final Four). No doubt some waitress in Topeka has a better bracket than me. Wait . . . everyone has a better bracket than me! I hate basketball!
March 15, 2012
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