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Random Top 5 Lists for the Sweet 16
Note: For Bry’s preview and picks of Thursday night’s games, scroll down. Top 5 Freshmen in the Sweet 16: 5. Kemba Walker, UConn: This New York City native is poised to become the next great star at UConn. His lightning … Continue reading
Temple’s Draw
more to come… But, for right now, everyone pray for a NOON start time on Friday in Miami…
Day 4 Recap: A Huge Day for Alexi Puts Him on Top
An absolutely huge day for Alexi–with 42 points more than anyone else. Ina had a nice day, with 124, but Alexi’s 148 blew even her out of the water. Doogan really struggled with only 64. On the court, it was … Continue reading
Day 3 Recap: Bry’s Big Day Puts the Top Spot Up for Grabs
A 52-point day yesterday for Bry (12 more than anyone else) took him to within 2 points of overall leader, Ina. Alexi and J (30 each) and Lynch (28) struggled a bit. Plus, the first conference 0-‘fer was completed. DAY 3: … Continue reading
World AIDS Day – There Really is “Hope Through Health”
Monday, December 1 is World AIDS Day. This awful, awful disease has been a big part of my life, as much of my work in Africa was with AIDS victims and their families. There are a lot of opinions out … Continue reading
What A Mess
There was supposed to be the crowning of a champion on Monday night in Philly, but it turned into a monsoon and one of the strangest turn of events you’ll ever see in a sporting event. Game 5 of the … Continue reading
Magic Number = 4
The red-hot Phillies’ magic number is cut to just 4, to clinch the division. It is 3 to clinch a playoff spot, which means that if they win tonight and Milwaukee loses, they assure themselves that their season will not … Continue reading
More Ridiculous Stats
1). In 738 career plate appearances with the Phillies, Jayson Werth has grounded into exactly ONE double-play. This is amazing to me. Yes, Werth can run. And, yes, he is more of a fly-ball hitter. But, one double-play in two … Continue reading
…And DOWN the Stretch They Come!
OK, here we are, with 17 games to go and the Phillies need to start winning games immediately if they want a playoff berth. Sound familiar? Yes, it was at this exact point last year, with the Phillies down 7 … Continue reading