The SportsTalk Shop: The New “RCN Sports Talk” Football ANTI-Poll
The New “RCN Sports Talk” Football ANTI-Poll THE TIME HAS COME FOR REBELLION! For the past several decades, RCN TV has featured a high school football poll on various sports shows. The poll first appeared on “This Week In Sports“, and later became a regular feature on “RCN Sports Talk“. As Lehigh Valley sports…
Read MoreAbove the Ears (Some Musings)
ABOVE THE EARS (SOME MUSINGS) 1. Remember Juan Pierre who played for the Phillies last year? He is with the Marlins now. He will soon pass Joe DiMagggio’s hit total of 2,214 hits. Juan Pierre with more hits than Joe DiMaggio?? I don’t believe it WHILE I’m typing it!! Want another interesting number –…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: Blow the Whistle
Blow the Whistle The referee stands on the goal line, raises his hand, and blows his whistle. This signals the opening kickoff of every football game. The official start of the football season is this week and I am really looking forward to another year. Since Lafayette has a first week bye, the college…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: Charlie Manuel & Eagles Preview
Charlie Manuel & Eagles Preview “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” – A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. Probably the greatest opening line in literature, the start of one of my favorite novels. It’s a phrase I sometimes ponder during the more hectic times of my…
Read MoreAbove the Ears (Some Musings)
1. It looks right now like Michael Vick will be the Eagles’ starting quarterback. Nick Foles would certainly be a fine backup. The Jets, on the other hand, look like they have good backups, but no true NFL starter! 2. A similar battle for the QB spot at Penn State has junior-college transfer, Tyler Ferguson,…
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