Archive for February, 2010

David Ortiz: Not Getting the Credit he Deserves

Yes, the Sox lost Jason Bay, but people are already giving up on the team’s offensive chances, citing a lack of pop in the middle of the lineup and no legitimate slugger. Well I beg to differ. Apparently, few people remember what David Ortiz did at the end of last season, and choose to focus [...]

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Drivers are Not Athletes, and NASCAR is not a Sport

Is NASCAR a sport? Are drivers athletes? This question has been plaguing the United States for quite some time now, and I answer no to both proposed questions. Don’t get me wrong. Being a NASCAR driver takes a major amount of skill and talent, being able to control a ridiculously fast car with the constant [...]

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The Olympic Games: Funniest Quotes

With all the competition surrounding the games and the intensity found during the sports, I think it’s a good idea to lighten up the situation a bit with some funny quotes. Let’s be honest. Athletes say some stupid things, and some even blunder on the biggest stage of the world. So, without further ado, the [...]

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The Problem with the Celtics, as Boston Gets Stung by Hornets

The Celtics have lost 10 games since Christmas Day when holding a double digit lead. This team is unable to close out games. Tonight, against the Hornets, Boston held a 12 point lead early in the second half. Unfortunately, this third quarter is when they have been losing games. Tonight, they got outscored by 17 [...]

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