Monthly Archives: September 2010

Key Questions for Week after ANOTHER Division Title

On Monday night, as everyone knows, the Phils clinched their fourth consecutive NL East title.  How impressive is that?  How about this stat:  the Phils have just become the third team in NL history to make 4 consecutive post-season appearances.   Also, considering … Continue reading

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Vick vs. Kolb: A Provocative, Passionate, Controversial, Polarizing Opinion

It seems like everyone in the country, with or without ties to Philadelphia, has some sort of opinion on the Eagles quarterback situation right now, so I guess it’s only fair if I chime in with mine, considering I try … Continue reading

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All in The Family: Weeks 1 & 2

Well, with the start of the NFL playoffs and the surging Phils, we’re not at the point of apologizing for a delay in updating our BSB fantasy football league (Jack-O vs. The Dix), but it’s getting close to that point.  And, … Continue reading

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Phillies Semi-Weekly Report Card #15

Record since last Report Card:  7-0 Overall Record:  92-61 (1st in division, 6 ahead of Atlanta) I could go on and on about what a great week this was, what a great month it’s been, and how good this team … Continue reading

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Quick Pitches: Here We Go…

The biggest series of the season kicks off tonight at The Bank, as the second-place Bravos come to town.  And, the Phils are perfectly set up for the stretch run.  After a quick tweak of the rotation last week, the … Continue reading

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Phillies Semi-Weekly Report Card #14

Record since last Report Card:  5-1 Overall Record:  85-61 (1st in division, 2 ahead of Atlanta) Another injury strikes, but the Phils keep right on rolling.  In the heat of a pennant race, it’s all about winning series, and after … Continue reading

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A Note on Baseball Announcers

As a subscriber to MLB.tv, I get the broadcasters of the opponent’s team for every Phillies road game.  Among the things I’ve learned from listening to the other broadcast teams around the league is this: Phillie fans are lucky to have Chris Wheeler.  … Continue reading

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BSB NFL Two-a-Days: The Playoffs

Well, here we are.  We completed Week Seventeen and now we’re on to the playoffs.  The playoff picture fell together rather nicely this year, as no team can really have a beef (unless the 9-7 NFC teams like Minnesota and … Continue reading

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BSB NFL Two-a-Days: Week Seventeen

Week Sixteen is in the books.  One week left.  All the marbles.  And, the NFL did a great thing this year–every single Week Seventeen game is a game between division rivals.  That has created some amazing final week matchups.  Before we … Continue reading

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BSB NFL Two-a-Days: Week Sixteen

Week Fifteen went a long way to separating the men from the boys, and Week Sixteen should go even further.  We should get a somewhat clear playoff picture after this week. Thursday, December 23: 8:20 – Carolina (9-5) at PITTSBURGH … Continue reading

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