{"id":76263,"date":"2014-12-08T20:13:35","date_gmt":"2014-12-08T20:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sandbox.web.rcn.net\/rcntv\/?p=76263"},"modified":"2023-02-17T23:05:58","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T23:05:58","slug":"behind-mic-top-tens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.astound.com\/atvn\/behind-mic-top-tens\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the Mic: Top Tens"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the year comes to a close, it\u2019s time for my annual thoughts on the Yahoo Year in Review<\/a>.\u00a0 This is their annual look back at the top sports stories (and other trends if you wish to search Yahoo for those).\u00a0 Comparing the list to last year\u2019s Top-Searched Sports Teams and Top-Searched Athletes, you will notice that some have dropped in stature, stayed the same, or have dropped off the list entirely.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Obviously, that means there are some new names, too.\u00a0 Let\u2019s opine together:<\/p>\n

Top-Searched Sports Teams on Yahoo in 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Dallas Cowboys<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. San Francisco Giants<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Green Bay Packers<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Detroit Tigers<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Kansas City Royals<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Los Angeles Lakers<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. St. Louis Cardinals<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Philadelphia Eagles<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Chicago Bears<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Half of the teams are from the NFL; four are Major League Baseball teams; and one from the NBA.<\/p>\n

    The Dallas Cowboys stayed at #1 again.\u00a0 I do not want to think of them as \u201cAmerica\u2019s Team\u201d, but it is obvious they are.\u00a0 Imagine the interest if they actually won enough games to matter. \u00a0The Super Bowl champion, Seattle Seahawks, did not make the list.\u00a0 I guess success does not always breed interest.<\/p>\n

    It appears that baseball fans are a fickle bunch as they seem to follow a winner.\u00a0 It\u2019s the world champion Giants this year – #2 last year was the Boston Red Sox and they are not even on this year\u2019s list.\u00a0 Baseball and \u201cbandwagon\u201d seem synonymous.\u00a0 Give the Detroit Tigers credit, however.\u00a0 They stayed at #5 for the second consecutive year.\u00a0 The Dodgers (#7) and Yankees (#8) are both gone this year!\u00a0 That tells you something about these two legendary franchises.\u00a0 The Packers stay at #3; the Steelers remain as the most popular Pennsylvania NFL team, but, at least, the Eagles made the list this year, something they could not do last season.\u00a0 The Royals, Cardinals, and Bears are all new.\u00a0\u00a0 The Denver Broncos (also in the Super Bowl) and the Milwaukee Bucks have been displaced.<\/p>\n

    Top-Searched Athletes on Yahoo in 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Tiger Woods<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. Ronda Rouse<\/a>y<\/li>\n
    3. Danica Patrick<\/a><\/li>\n
    4. Caroline Wozniacki<\/a><\/li>\n
    5. Tony Stewart<\/a><\/li>\n
    6. Maria Sharapova<\/a><\/li>\n
    7. Hope Solo<\/a><\/li>\n
    8. Tito Ortiz<\/a><\/li>\n
    9. Ray Rice<\/a><\/li>\n
    10. Michael Vick<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      I wonder if you even want to make this list because, more often than not, it\u2019s not because you had a great year as an athlete, but for entirely different and , usually, negative reasons.\u00a0 Tiger Woods (injury), Danica Patrick (beauty),Caroline Wozniacki (Rory McIlroy\u2019s former girlfriend), Tony Stewart (the death of a fellow race car driver), Maria Sharapova (beauty), Hope Solo (arrested), Tito Ortiz (DUI), Ray Rice (domestic violence), and Michael Vick (just because, I guess).<\/p>\n

      Ronda Rousey, whom I did not even know when she made the list at #5 last year, moved up to #2 this year.\u00a0 She may very well be there because of her accomplishments as a mixed martial arts champion.\u00a0 I hope that is why she is on the list because I should mention that she is, also, attractive.<\/p>\n

      Gone from the list (probably a good thing) are Tim Tebow (#1 last year – long forgotten), Lindsey Vonn (#4 last year; still Tiger\u2019s girlfriend; just not as much interest), Lamar Odom (#6 -no longer with a Kardashian), Serena Williams (#8 \u2013 ho-hum, I suppose), and Gina Carano (#10 \u2013 I didn\u2019t know her last year and still don\u2019t).<\/p>\n

      Looking at this compilation, it appears that if you make the list as a team it\u2019s a good thing; make the list as an individual, get your picture taken by a good photographer or, even worse, get a lawyer!<\/p>\n

      ABOVE THE EARS (SOME MUSINGS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. If you are a fan of college basketball, I am sure you were stunned by the NJIT 72-70 win over #17 Michigan on Saturday afternoon in Michigan. Just a few notes \u2013 NJIT was 2-5 going into the game having lost to John\u2019s, Albany, UMass (Lowell) twice, and Marquette.\u00a0 They have no league affiliation and just a few years ago, they had a 51-game losing streak.\u00a0 This was supposed to be a \u201cguarantee\u201d game for Michigan \u2013 the Wolverines guarantee a nice payday to NJIT and NJIT is guaranteed to lose.\u00a0 That did not happen.\u00a0 I guess there are no \u201cguarantees\u201d.<\/li>\n
      2. Speaking of Michigan, as of Monday, December 8, Central Catholic\u2019s Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman is on the Michigan roster. He has played in five of the eight games, a total of 26 minutes.\u00a0 He is 0-9 from the field, 0-1 from beyond the arc, and has not been to the foul line.\u00a0 He does have an assist and has turned the ball over twice.\u00a0 It\u2019s great to see the freshman getting some playing time.<\/li>\n
      3. Watching the Eagles on Sunday against the Seahawks, it is still obvious they do not belong in the upper echelon yet. I do, however, like their defense.\u00a0 They were on the field just too long on Sunday.\u00a0 The offense is sporadic and it seems to me that LeSean McCoy fumbles at least once in big games.\u00a0 Dallas is next up in Philly and that becomes a must win as the two teams are tied for the division lead.<\/li>\n
      4. How does Oakland beat San Francisco? Oakland lost 52-0 to St. Louis last week and had only one win until this past Sunday.\u00a0 I thought just the front office wanted to get rid of Jim Harbaugh \u2013 maybe the players do, too.\u00a0 Their playoff hopes came to an end with the loss.<\/li>\n
      5. Parkland\u2019s Andre Williams had a career day with the Giants on Sunday, rushing for 131 yards, including a 50-yard touchdown run. And\u2026 the Giants won!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        \"Gary's<\/a><\/p>\n

        (Last week \u2013 12-3)\u00a0 (136-69-1 overall \u2013 66%)<\/strong>
        \n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 ST.\u00a0<\/strong>LOUIS<\/strong>
        \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 KANSAS CITY<\/strong>
        \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BALTIMORE<\/strong>
        \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PITTSBURGH<\/strong>
        \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 INDIANAPOLIS<\/strong>
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        \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CAROLINA<\/strong>
        \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 GIANTS<\/strong>
        \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 GREEN BAY<\/strong>
        \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DETROIT<\/strong>
        \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JETS<\/strong>
        \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DENVER<\/strong>
        \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SEATTLE<\/strong>
        \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PHILADELPHIA<\/strong>
        \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CHICAGO<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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