Saturday, April 14, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Quinnipiac To The Big East
Why Quinnipiac should move men's basketball to the Big East.
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Sunday, March 18, 2012
Feeling Good—Sports Fiction Better Than Reality
Sports is no longer, and has not been for a long time, just about the art of playing a game. With constant 24/7 sports coverage, media giants have used the entertainment industry as a way to capitalize on the potent sports market. ESPN made its first attempt into the entertainment world with a fictional sports series in 2003 called The Playmakers. The series was based upon a fictional football franchise. According the Handbook of Sports and Media, ESPN's creation of its own fictional series is that it had free reign to attack all controversial issues in sports. "Plot lines revolved around everything from murder, to drug abuse, to domestic violence, to homosexuality, to abortion. The aging veteran, the raw rookie, the greedy owner—characters on the program embodied just about every conceivable sports stereotype."(Cummins 185)
Cummins points out that ESPN used every sports stereotype in existence in The Playmakers. However, the focus is mostly on how fiction in sports shows the negative connotation in our society. There are four movies made during the latter part of the twentieth century that help combat, the negative theory of sports movies. They are Major League, Angels in the Outfield, Space Jam and
Cummins points out that ESPN used every sports stereotype in existence in The Playmakers. However, the focus is mostly on how fiction in sports shows the negative connotation in our society. There are four movies made during the latter part of the twentieth century that help combat, the negative theory of sports movies. They are Major League, Angels in the Outfield, Space Jam and
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Flirting With Superman
NEWARK--There seems to be a little more energy out of the Prudential Center crowd tonight. That can only mean one thing.
Dwight Howard is in the building.
Superman stood in line as the 'Imperial March' from the Star Wars movies echoed throughout the stadium. As he began slapping hands in the Magic huddle, the Nets P.A. announcer merely uttered the big man's name in his best impression of a fifth-grade history teacher calling attendance.
However, instead of the usual yawn from the bored students there was an enormous ovation welcoming Howard to New Jersey.
I've been to my share of Net games this season and lets just say the stadium was a little more crowded, more energetic, and the Nets techies put on quite the display all for one reason—to woo the big man into a marriage that every Net fan so desperately wants.
Dwight Howard is in the building.
Superman stood in line as the 'Imperial March' from the Star Wars movies echoed throughout the stadium. As he began slapping hands in the Magic huddle, the Nets P.A. announcer merely uttered the big man's name in his best impression of a fifth-grade history teacher calling attendance.
However, instead of the usual yawn from the bored students there was an enormous ovation welcoming Howard to New Jersey.
I've been to my share of Net games this season and lets just say the stadium was a little more crowded, more energetic, and the Nets techies put on quite the display all for one reason—to woo the big man into a marriage that every Net fan so desperately wants.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
The Banner, The Yankees and The Memory
STATEN ISLAND, NY— The story of 9/11 has been told in many ways. While I may not have lost anyone on that fateful day,you could feel the turmoil and pain throughout the city. Being 10-years-old at the time, I still have a vivid memory of the day.
However, being 10-years-old I did not fully understand the story. That was until I spoke to retired FDNY Batallion Chief Jack Pritchard about the first baseball game at Yankee stadium after Sept. 11,2001.
Jack has been great friends with my father for as long as I could remember. While this article should of be written during the fall months, a story like this one—doesn't need a dateline. It is one that should be told all year round.
Jack has been great friends with my father for as long as I could remember. While this article should of be written during the fall months, a story like this one—doesn't need a dateline. It is one that should be told all year round.
Friday, February 10, 2012
The Many Names of Jeremy Lin
The only thing more explosive than Jeremy Lin's play as of late is the amount of love he is getting on twitter.
Lets not forget the man did go to Harvard
Monday, February 6, 2012
Playoffs Definite With Lopez
NEWARK,NJ—Ten years. Ten painful years. Thats how long it has been since the New Jersey Nets were a legitimate contender for an NBA Title.
Now, with superstar Deron Williams, the Nets came into the season poised to retain at least a playoff birth if not more.
However, Brook Lopez's right-foot had other plans.
Lopez has been out since Dec. 23, when he had surgery on his broken right-foot.
Despite Lopez's inability to grab rebounds, the Nets would be a playoff team if he was healthy.
Crazy, I think not.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Big Blue Magic Once Again
INDIANAPOLIS—On a night where New York, New York normally would have been played throughout Lucas Oil Stadium a different song rang through.
That song was Empire State of Mind and just like Sinatra's classic words it played the same role with a new twist.
That classic new twist feeling was booming throughout Lucas Oil Stadium when the Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI.
Eli Manning was 30-40 for 296 yards and one touchdown in route to winning his second Super Bowl MVP. Manning also became the 11th quarterback in NFL history to win multiple Super Bowl's.
The Patriots were plagued by multiple dropped passes in the 4th quarter by their normally stellar receiving core.
With 4:06 left, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw a pass to a wide open Wes Welker in Giants territory. Welker flubbed the pass and it resulted in an incomplete pass.
After the incomplete the Patriots punted and the Giants took over.
Eli Manning led an 88-yard drive highlighted by a 38-yard pass to Mario Manningham in what proved to be the highlight of the game.
After an Ahmad Bradshaw touchdown with 57 seconds left Tom Brady took over for an apparent game-winning Super Bowl drive.
With dropped passes by New England receivers Deion Branch and Aaron Hernandez, the Patriots had time for one last heave down the field.
With 5 seconds left Brady launched the ball to the end zone into a cluster of Giants and Patriots players.
The ball was batted down and landed safely on the turf solidifying the Giants Super Bowl victory.
Brady finished the game 27-41 for 276 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.
While Super Bowl XLVI was different from Super Bowl XLII the atmosphere surrounding the game was still a classic.
That song was Empire State of Mind and just like Sinatra's classic words it played the same role with a new twist.
That classic new twist feeling was booming throughout Lucas Oil Stadium when the Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI.
Eli Manning was 30-40 for 296 yards and one touchdown in route to winning his second Super Bowl MVP. Manning also became the 11th quarterback in NFL history to win multiple Super Bowl's.
The Patriots were plagued by multiple dropped passes in the 4th quarter by their normally stellar receiving core.
With 4:06 left, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw a pass to a wide open Wes Welker in Giants territory. Welker flubbed the pass and it resulted in an incomplete pass.
After the incomplete the Patriots punted and the Giants took over.
Eli Manning led an 88-yard drive highlighted by a 38-yard pass to Mario Manningham in what proved to be the highlight of the game.
After an Ahmad Bradshaw touchdown with 57 seconds left Tom Brady took over for an apparent game-winning Super Bowl drive.
With dropped passes by New England receivers Deion Branch and Aaron Hernandez, the Patriots had time for one last heave down the field.
With 5 seconds left Brady launched the ball to the end zone into a cluster of Giants and Patriots players.
The ball was batted down and landed safely on the turf solidifying the Giants Super Bowl victory.
Brady finished the game 27-41 for 276 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.
While Super Bowl XLVI was different from Super Bowl XLII the atmosphere surrounding the game was still a classic.
Friday, February 3, 2012
To Be A Kid Again
Newark, NJ—Being twenty-years-old, I hover around being an adult and still a kid. Tonight, I realized I am older than I thought.
The Nets took on the Minnesota Timberwolves and my Christmas present to my sister Jenna, cousin Jess and my nine-year old cousin Stephany was to take them to the Prudential Center in hopes of a Nets victory.
For Stephany, it was her first professional game.
Three Deron Williams t-shirts and a few foam fingers later, I realized how exciting the games used to be before I learned the business of basketball.
Anthony Morrow put on one of the best shooting displays of the season as he cruised to a new career high with 42 points.
The girls were cheering for Humphries (of course) and for T'Wolves guard Ricky Rubio (even more of course)
For the first time I wasn't mad that the Nets lost in heartbreaking fashion 108-105. It was a close game throughout and this game reminded me why I love the game of basketball.
On the car ride home the girls were still raving about the game.
"We will be talking about this 20 years from now," Stephany said. She then proceeded to say "Eww, I'll be 29 by then and [pointing at me] you will be 40."
Past all the scores, the stats, the media, and the contracts it is still just the game of basketball and it still touches everyone's heart.
"Thank you for the best night of my week," Stephany said.
The Nets took on the Minnesota Timberwolves and my Christmas present to my sister Jenna, cousin Jess and my nine-year old cousin Stephany was to take them to the Prudential Center in hopes of a Nets victory.
For Stephany, it was her first professional game.
Three Deron Williams t-shirts and a few foam fingers later, I realized how exciting the games used to be before I learned the business of basketball.
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| Stephany, Jenna and Jess sitting in the second to last row at the Prudential Center |
Anthony Morrow put on one of the best shooting displays of the season as he cruised to a new career high with 42 points.
The girls were cheering for Humphries (of course) and for T'Wolves guard Ricky Rubio (even more of course)
For the first time I wasn't mad that the Nets lost in heartbreaking fashion 108-105. It was a close game throughout and this game reminded me why I love the game of basketball.
On the car ride home the girls were still raving about the game.
"We will be talking about this 20 years from now," Stephany said. She then proceeded to say "Eww, I'll be 29 by then and [pointing at me] you will be 40."
Past all the scores, the stats, the media, and the contracts it is still just the game of basketball and it still touches everyone's heart.
"Thank you for the best night of my week," Stephany said.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Nets Sign Bogans
The Nets have signed veteran guard Keith Bogans according to a tweet from the Nets PR Department. Bogans started all 82 games last season for the Chicago Bulls and averaged 4.4 points per game. Coinciding with the acquisition of Bogans the Nets waived forward Larry Owens.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Nets Channeling Some Big Blue Magic
For a few moments, I forgot that the Super Bowl was being held in Indiana this week. Maybe thats why there seems to be a few extra fans watching the Pacers taking on a not so attractive Nets team.
With visions of the Super Bowl in fans heads, the Nets are channeling their inner Giant tonight to try and take down a tough Pacer team.
Now this game has nowhere near the implications and ramifications of Big Blue's upset over the Patriots a few years ago, but with the Nets you never know where their inspiration will come from.
courtesy of NFLRandR youtube channel
Brandon Jacobs being in the stands may have finally helped the Nets find the offensive consistency they have been lacking.
With visions of the Super Bowl in fans heads, the Nets are channeling their inner Giant tonight to try and take down a tough Pacer team.
Now this game has nowhere near the implications and ramifications of Big Blue's upset over the Patriots a few years ago, but with the Nets you never know where their inspiration will come from.
courtesy of NFLRandR youtube channel
Brandon Jacobs being in the stands may have finally helped the Nets find the offensive consistency they have been lacking.
Nets Look For Redemption Against Pacers
courtesy of NBAcircles youtube channel
The last time the New Jersey Nets met the Indiana Pacers, let's just say it wasn't anything pretty.
The Nets were without power forward Kris Humphries and still-injured center Brook Lopez.
Indiana took advantage of the short-handed Nets and knocked down 13 triples en route to a 108-94 victory at the Prudential Center in Newark.
Tonight, the Nets look to rebound from a blowout loss to Toronto on Sunday night at home.
Injury Report
Nets
Marshon Brooks will be out with a broken right pinky toe
Mehmet Okur will be out due to back spasms
Deshawn Stevenson did not travel with the team and will be out tonight
Monday, January 30, 2012
Brooks and Stevenson Out
Marshon Brooks, the Nets star rookie guard, is out indefinitely due to a broken right pinky toe and will visit a specialist.
Staring small forward Deshawn Stevenson will not be traveling with the team to Indiana tomorrow as he is likely to have his knee drained again.
Both reports were released via the Nets twitter account and Larry Owens is the probable replacement to start in place of Stevenson.
Staring small forward Deshawn Stevenson will not be traveling with the team to Indiana tomorrow as he is likely to have his knee drained again.
Both reports were released via the Nets twitter account and Larry Owens is the probable replacement to start in place of Stevenson.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Nets Fail to Extend Streak
NEWARK, NJ—Despite Deron Williams 24 points, the Nets fell to the Toronto Raptors 94-73 at the Prudential Center Sunday night.
The loss snaps the Nets two-game winning streak and moves them to 7-14 overall.
Anthony Morrow chipped in with 14 points on 5-13 shooting, while the other Nets starters combined for five points.
After being tied at 24 the Raptors used a 12-1 run during a seven minute span in the second quarter to take the lead for good.
The Nets were able to cut he lead to five on Jordan Farmar's jump shot with five seconds left in the first half.
However, that would be the closest the Nets would get.
The Raptors shot a blistering 51 percent for he game while the Nets shooting woes at home continued as they shot 36 percent. The Raptors outscored the Nets 50-34 in the second half.
DeMar DeRozan led the way for the Raptors with 27 points and could not be stopped by the Nets defense.
Sidenotes
Marshon Brooks returned after missing three games and tallied 6 points on 3-10 shooting. The Nets were without Mehmet Okur giving Shelden Williams the start in his place. The Nets will face the Indiana Pacers Tuesday night at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is set for 7 pm.
The loss snaps the Nets two-game winning streak and moves them to 7-14 overall.
Anthony Morrow chipped in with 14 points on 5-13 shooting, while the other Nets starters combined for five points.
After being tied at 24 the Raptors used a 12-1 run during a seven minute span in the second quarter to take the lead for good.
The Nets were able to cut he lead to five on Jordan Farmar's jump shot with five seconds left in the first half.
However, that would be the closest the Nets would get.
The Raptors shot a blistering 51 percent for he game while the Nets shooting woes at home continued as they shot 36 percent. The Raptors outscored the Nets 50-34 in the second half.
DeMar DeRozan led the way for the Raptors with 27 points and could not be stopped by the Nets defense.
Sidenotes
Marshon Brooks returned after missing three games and tallied 6 points on 3-10 shooting. The Nets were without Mehmet Okur giving Shelden Williams the start in his place. The Nets will face the Indiana Pacers Tuesday night at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is set for 7 pm.
Williams and Morrow Getting It Done
Deron Williams has been read hot as of late coming off of four straight games with a double-double. Williams has played a large role during the Nets current winning streak averaging 30.5 points and 10.5 assists.
Williams assists numbers going up means his running mates have been knocking down shots.
After starting out slow this season, Anthony Morrow has finally found his game. In the past four games, Morrow is averaging 18 points while shooting 50 percent from the field.
Tonight hasn't been much different as Morrow and Williams have combined for 23 of the Nets 39 first half points.
The Nets are currently trailing the Raptors 44-39 at the half. The Raptors are shooting a red hot 53 percent from the field while the Nets are shooting at a poor 34 percent.
Williams and Morrow are the only starters to score for the Nets.
Williams assists numbers going up means his running mates have been knocking down shots.
After starting out slow this season, Anthony Morrow has finally found his game. In the past four games, Morrow is averaging 18 points while shooting 50 percent from the field.
Tonight hasn't been much different as Morrow and Williams have combined for 23 of the Nets 39 first half points.
The Nets are currently trailing the Raptors 44-39 at the half. The Raptors are shooting a red hot 53 percent from the field while the Nets are shooting at a poor 34 percent.
Williams and Morrow are the only starters to score for the Nets.
Nets Vs. Raptors Preview
NEWARK, NJ—The New Jersey Nets look to obtain their first three game winning streak of the year when they take on the Toronto Raptors tonight at the Prudential Center. In the only meeting this season the Nets went up to Canada to defeat the Raptors 97-85. Deron Williams led the way with 24 points while Andrea Bargnani scored 17 for the Raptors.
Injury Report
Nets
Injury Report
Nets
- Marshon Brooks returns tonight after missing three games with an injured left Achilles tendon.
- Mehmet Okur will be out due to back spasms.
- Leandro Barbosa will not play due to an ankle injury
- Andrea Bargnani will not play due to a nagging strained calf.
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