tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post116074357026003915..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Friday A.M. Quickie(Everything But the LCS)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160761854851007242006-10-13T13:50:00.000-04:002006-10-13T13:50:00.000-04:00I read that story about the father who asked a pla...I read that story about the father who asked a player to bean the autistic child so he wouldn't have to play him his 3 innings in a playoff game. BTW, this was a tee-ball game with 8 year olds. That's right, this pathetic father was living out his fantasies of being a tough ass manager with 8 year olds in a tee ball game. <BR/>I really hope some big bad ass MFer in jail beans him upside his head every day he is in jail. Also lucky that he didn't order that against my kid or he wouldn't be serving time in jail, he would be in hell already. <BR/>I rarely get this emotional about a story.CycleDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08933822029791530613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160758774902144152006-10-13T12:59:00.000-04:002006-10-13T12:59:00.000-04:00Where's the LV NFL Rankings?Where's the LV NFL Rankings?WuzUpGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17432324921980566815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160756478661331512006-10-13T12:21:00.000-04:002006-10-13T12:21:00.000-04:00sergio -a) I thought your name must be made-up, li...sergio -<BR/><BR/>a) I thought your name must be made-up, like maybe you were one of those people who send me spam emails, but then I read your grammar. So, I'll buy it.<BR/><BR/>2) What the hell do you mean? I mean, I can understand if you're wondering exactly what the charges are, but it sounds like you think this guy doesn't deserve to be locked up for 10 years and separated from children for life. A little extreme? Certainly not.<BR/><BR/>And what do you mean, 'would this set a precedent for all sports?' I'm thinking maybe you haven't read the story. Coach said, "Hit the developmentally disabled kid with a ball so he can't/won't play, because he sucks and we don't want him bringing us down. I'll pay you." Doesn't that sound universally unacceptable to you? In any sport, or setting in life?<BR/><BR/>And as far as the actual charges, maybe this will make more sense: "Fayette County Judge Ralph Warman sentenced 29-year-old Mark R. Downs Jr. of Dunbar, Pa. to consecutive six-to-36-month sentences for corruption of minors and criminal solicitation to commit simple assault."<BR/>Sound like reasonable, jail-time-worthy crimes, don't they? And they're both open-and-shut cases. I think this guy's actions are like the definition of both offenses.<BR/><BR/>He should be in jail, or compelled to perform years of community service (none of which involves children).john (east lansing, mi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03872457640564913468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160755638117610012006-10-13T12:07:00.000-04:002006-10-13T12:07:00.000-04:00Although DS(teinberg)'s readers didn't understand ...Although DS(teinberg)'s readers didn't understand the concept, I realize that it's impossible and makes no sense to complain about anything in the Vegas Poll.<BR/><BR/>I do have some genuine curiosity/confusion about a couple of those numbers, though. Of course, Texas at #2 is surprising. All the Horns have done is lose big to a good team, and win (big, I think) over awful teams (I love the Big XII). How come another team with a solid defense and OSU-caliber offense (I think there are plenty of those) couldn't dismantle Texas in a similar manner? And don't tell me Colt has become Tom Brady in 5 weeks.<BR/><BR/>And is this Michigan pre- or post-Manningham incident? I'd imagine that matters, right? (I don't think it's allowed to matter in the standard polls - maybe that's the real difference.)<BR/><BR/>And... wait. There are 100 teams Miami could win games against? Very interesting.<BR/><BR/>I can't (definitely won't) argue, because these guys know what they're doing one way or the other, but I'm actually very interested.john (east lansing, mi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03872457640564913468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160755585644645662006-10-13T12:06:00.000-04:002006-10-13T12:06:00.000-04:00Regarding that coach who pull that move on the aut...Regarding that coach who pull that move on the autistic boy. Did he really was sent to prison for that? of for other reason? I mean I agree, the guy is a jerk for doing that, but isn't a little extreme if that's the case? would that set a precedent for all sports?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160755411443472552006-10-13T12:03:00.000-04:002006-10-13T12:03:00.000-04:00"Kurt,Were you a hockey fan, would you root for An...<I>"Kurt,<BR/><BR/>Were you a hockey fan, would you root for Anson Carter or Martin Brashear a bit more because they're black?</I> - mkud<BR/><BR/>I'm not black, that's the Notorious B.I.G. in my avatar if you were wondering. And even if I was black I wouldn't root for a player in hockey because his skin was as certain color. Race and religion don't cross my mind when I root for players, I just find someone who's likeable and someone who I envision I would play like myself.Kurthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615862536072857322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160752855298331442006-10-13T11:20:00.000-04:002006-10-13T11:20:00.000-04:00I'm with Herbsteit and Fowler on dogging Virginia ...I'm with Herbsteit and Fowler on dogging Virginia Tech. The players just didn't show up last night. They should be ashamed of themselves, as Herbie noted repeatedly in the fourth quarter. I'm a lifelong Hokie fan, and I'd be surprised to see them win two more games this year.Ed Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413250256732954601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160751820849224962006-10-13T11:03:00.000-04:002006-10-13T11:03:00.000-04:00I'll agree rankings made by the oddsmakers seems l...I'll agree rankings made by the oddsmakers <I>seems</I> like an extremely sensible idea, but then you look at the rankings. In several places they make rankings that would result in universal outrage, by fans, media types, coaches, everyone. Texas #2?! Over USC, Mich, and UF? <BR/><BR/>Maybe Texas is that good, maybe Ohio State really is the only team they wouldn't beat, but most people (you especially, Dan, based on what you've written) prefer rankings based on <I>what the teams have actually done</I>. If rankings were pure talent or pure potential, LSU would still be #2.TJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923521765537437204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160749993984977252006-10-13T10:33:00.001-04:002006-10-13T10:33:00.001-04:00Here you go Dan...http://store.nba.comYou can go o...Here you go Dan...<BR/><BR/>http://store.nba.com<BR/><BR/>You can go order your very own authentic #5 "Farmer" Lakers jersey. <BR/><BR/>As the NBA store says, "Personalize it!" (If by "personalize" you mean, put another guy's name on your jersey to wear because it makes it more "personal" for you.)Jingoisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269679565181077961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160748533285910862006-10-13T10:08:00.000-04:002006-10-13T10:08:00.000-04:00What's the story behind the pitch counts in little...What's the story behind the pitch counts in little league? When I played, pitchers were limited to 6 innings per week, anyway. If a game went extras, you had to switch pitchers. Is that rule not in play at the LLWS? <BR/><BR/>(P.S. I struck out ESPN's NASCAR-guy Mike Massaro in Little League after he hit two bombs for HRs off our starter. I peaked reeeeal early.)<BR/><BR/>Has Kurt Warner "tested" for TV work? What's the appeal with QBs as analysts, specifically....I do think that as the center of attention, they're more likely to be polished speakers. But there is a glut of them. Not as many defensive players seem to become analysts.Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160747872794136622006-10-13T09:57:00.000-04:002006-10-13T09:57:00.000-04:00First of all, I don't know of Jews pulling religio...First of all, I don't know of Jews pulling religion cards (and what are these religion cards? are you perhaps speaking of the "Rabbi cards" Ben Stiller's character is playing with as a child in the beginning of the Movie he starred in with Ed Norton and Jenna Elfman that was entitled "Keeping the Faith"?<BR/><BR/>You misunderstand Shanoff. What he's saying is that Jews are not athletic. As basketball is the most athletic of the sports (yes more than football, lineman aren't athletic) and the NBA is the highest level, that Jews are not common there. <BR/><BR/>You will find many Jews in the MLB because baseball doesn't require much athleticism. These would be Brad Ausmus, Scott Feldman, Shawn Green, Mike Lieberthal, Gabe Kapler, Jason Marquis, David Newhan, Doug Minikeivitz (or however you spell it), Adam Stern, Scott Shoeneweis, and of coarse as Dennis Leary knows Kevin Youkilis.<BR/><BR/>Also Jews are commonly very short so that will hinder your NBA-ability.<BR/><BR/>And as a Jew I do find myself rooting for my people at all times.GuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160747656465090672006-10-13T09:54:00.000-04:002006-10-13T09:54:00.000-04:00Rafael makes the right point:I'd say it's part cul...Rafael makes the right point:<BR/><BR/>I'd say it's part cultural pride, part novelty. <BR/><BR/>And I'm sure there are quite a few fans who can relate -- not to my choice, per se, but in their own way with their own player(s) of particular interest.Dan Shanoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126386161198401693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160747598961661602006-10-13T09:53:00.000-04:002006-10-13T09:53:00.000-04:00Dan, thirdstringjd is right, how could you forget ...Dan, thirdstringjd is right, how could you forget to mention Steve Apanavicius in the quickie? That's one of the coolest stories in College FB all season. <BR/><BR/>As a guy who used to sit in the student section at BC, I'm very proud of 'Sid Vicious'. After all, he did way better than Ohliger!<BR/><BR/>But you're right, BC didn't even play that well (lots of missed opportunities), and the story [other than Apanavicius] was how terrible V-tech looked... and Herbstreit was all over them for it too. <BR/><BR/>Go BC!<BR/><BR/>-Todd (Boston)ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160747389471610862006-10-13T09:49:00.001-04:002006-10-13T09:49:00.001-04:00Oh, in case you forgot, Kurt. Dan is Jewish as we...Oh, in case you forgot, Kurt. Dan is Jewish as well.rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286062038193331350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160747354361638282006-10-13T09:49:00.000-04:002006-10-13T09:49:00.000-04:00It's just you, Kurt, who is obviously way too upti...It's just you, Kurt, who is obviously way too uptight on this.<BR/><BR/>WHy does it matter to Dan that Farmar is Jewish? Because there are very very few Jewish NBAers.<BR/>As if Catholics don't root for Notre Dame strictly on religion.<BR/><BR/>It's the exact same reason I am a fan (albeit casual..i dont like NBA ball) of Carlos Arroyo. How many Puerto Ricans in that league!?<BR/><BR/>Jewish people use a religion card. Gimme a break.<BR/>Minorities use the race card too much too right?rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286062038193331350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160746879711753302006-10-13T09:41:00.000-04:002006-10-13T09:41:00.000-04:00Why do we care about Jewish basketball players? Y...Why do we care about Jewish basketball players? You don't see Catholic fans searching for Catholic players to root for. Why should someones religion have anything to do with if you root for them or not? Dan why can't you just like Jordan Farmar because he's a good player, or would you like him less if he wasn't Jewish? Is it just me or do Jews just enjoy pulling the religion card.Kurthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615862536072857322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160746722317518772006-10-13T09:38:00.000-04:002006-10-13T09:38:00.000-04:00Can't agree more about Kurt Warner.And as for Brad...Can't agree more about Kurt Warner.<BR/><BR/>And as for Brad Daugherty, he has been a NASCAR fan for a long time. He grew up in NC, said his childhood hero was Richard Petty, and I think he even partly owned a Busch Series team for a time.<BR/><BR/>Whether he'll be a good announcer in the pits, I can't say. I wish him the best of luck, but I just have this odd feeling that ESPN and ABC are trying another one of those "Dennis Miller" projects. At least Daugherty will have some more knowledge...MPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833230465240793728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160746376183452902006-10-13T09:32:00.000-04:002006-10-13T09:32:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.GuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160744374318877172006-10-13T08:59:00.000-04:002006-10-13T08:59:00.000-04:002 Quick thoughts:'Fonzi is going to turn down ever...2 Quick thoughts:<BR/><BR/>'Fonzi is going to turn down <I>every</I> offer until the Mets' season ends. He knows they want him the most, and will probably pay the most. The Nats could offer him Manny money and he'd still say no. A-Rod money; he'd consider it.<BR/><BR/>Second - Carlos Beltran might be the biggest postseason threat at home plate not named Big Papi. Not that he had a bad regular season, but was there really any doubt he'd step up huge against St. Louis... <I>again</I>.Big Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478232002387175988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160744324966212852006-10-13T08:58:00.001-04:002006-10-13T08:58:00.001-04:00I just want to thank you Dan and everyone else who...I just want to thank you Dan and everyone else who thought VTech was any good. Having them as 3.5 point favorites lastnight really helped my bank account.<BR/><BR/>There was no doubt in my mind that BC would win that game lastnight and how about Steve Apanavicius how is this not the best story in CFB since Rudy?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00617207710938001790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1160744292402164162006-10-13T08:58:00.000-04:002006-10-13T08:58:00.000-04:00Easily a combo deal between Glavine and Beltran fo...Easily a combo deal between Glavine and Beltran for last night's win. Who would have thought we'd see a 2-0 game in this series at all?!<BR/><BR/>How long have I been saying VT is overrated? Hmmm...just all year. VT always starts off the season higher than they should be.<BR/><BR/>ALCS biggest X factor from here on out is simply the A's hitting with men in scoring position. That's been their problem all year, and it's a major problem now.<BR/><BR/>Alfonso to the Mets to replace Floyd in left. Watch for it. (As Milledge + prospect is traded for Willis).<BR/><BR/>That "coach" should be banned from EVERY sporting event for life as well.Jake Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08201105067598986800noreply@blogger.com