tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post6312791373850785435..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Monday 07/23 A.M. Quickie:NBA Scandal, Brit Open, Vick, Kobe, More!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-54315076253566524002007-07-23T18:38:00.000-04:002007-07-23T18:38:00.000-04:00joey-I think it's a big deal if the guy breaks a w...joey-<BR/><BR/>I think it's a big deal if the guy breaks a world record for the mile. American records don't cut it.GuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-36602339114448084512007-07-23T16:48:00.000-04:002007-07-23T16:48:00.000-04:00Boomhauertjs: listen to what MLT said, there was s...Boomhauertjs: listen to what MLT said, there was stretch of the 90's that if Javy Lopez caught the ball it was a strike. Remember when they made a big stink about Braves' catchers setting up within the catcher's box? Glavine and Maddox immediately went to shit for a couple years.Melbyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552544565694159257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-49496455769434037552007-07-23T16:11:00.000-04:002007-07-23T16:11:00.000-04:00Is anyone else somewhat "giddy" about all of this....Is anyone else somewhat "giddy" about all of this. Like, this is a serious news story, and the lines this will run through might be insane. The Sopranos shit is for real, and this is a great example of how the "inner veins" of society work.<BR/><BR/>It's sad, definately. But it's also enticing to read/watch. As always, great job with the linking to articles, Dan. I'm going to keep checking here, True Hoop and the Armchair GM for the updates.Perkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663656686833606967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-5262808957819636822007-07-23T15:57:00.000-04:002007-07-23T15:57:00.000-04:00I might be in the minority here...but did anyone s...I might be in the minority here...but did anyone see John Senden's shot in the 3rd round of the British Open? I am looking all over for it and can't find a clip anywhere. It was the luckiest shot I've ever seen!RevScottDeMangeMDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02220843774217781967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-57251343725068120982007-07-23T15:55:00.000-04:002007-07-23T15:55:00.000-04:00Alan Webb broke a 25 year old record in running 3:...Alan Webb broke a 25 year old record in running 3:46.91 in the mile. I don't get why this hasn't gotten any coverage at all. Even if you don't follow track you know that is insanely fast and he is still just 24 years old.Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00717708280637709412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-26072879774152251062007-07-23T15:50:00.000-04:002007-07-23T15:50:00.000-04:00the difference with Glavine (and as a lifelong Bra...the difference with Glavine (and as a lifelong Braves fan, I'm still not fond of him) is it's not like that was one instance or one ump. Glav got that call every start from 1992-2002 with Atlanta. The hitters knew it was coming. <BR/><BR/>Eric Gregg was an isolated instance. That game was epically ridiculous. Braves hitters were watching things inside, outside, high, and low be called. it was like Gregg expected the Braves to come up to the plate with a tennis raquet.MLThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10970910265176180621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-51894161049789475302007-07-23T15:25:00.000-04:002007-07-23T15:25:00.000-04:00Hey Mellbye, don't forget Game 6 of the 95 World S...Hey Mellbye, don't forget Game 6 of the 95 World Series, when Tom Glavine was getting the outside corner plus 3 inches.Boomhauertjshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639837433352261394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-19000461926843537422007-07-23T13:21:00.000-04:002007-07-23T13:21:00.000-04:00I just saw this article on the Denver Post (link: ...I just saw this article on the Denver Post (link: http://test.denverpost.com/sports/ci_6434030','231). According to the Post the NBA was aware of the FBI investigation since January. <BR/><BR/>That means that they let a referee suspected of gambling on games continue to ref games - including playoff games! How can you let that happen?! It makes no sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1509823845887814032007-07-23T13:11:00.000-04:002007-07-23T13:11:00.000-04:00I think that first base ump can do a lot. Check sw...I think that first base ump can do a lot. Check swings are his domain. There seem to be a lot of those these days. In addition, you can call a guy safe on a throw to first and cost a team the World Series. Just ask the Cardinals.pv845https://www.blogger.com/profile/05318367429970619320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-42308219703887575072007-07-23T12:42:00.000-04:002007-07-23T12:42:00.000-04:00Yet a batter can adjust to a large strike zone.I t...Yet a batter can adjust to a large strike zone.<BR/><BR/>I think basketball officials do have the most influence on a game.Darklawdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060727121837662812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-78018359502713939212007-07-23T12:39:00.000-04:002007-07-23T12:39:00.000-04:00Can we all agree that this is a stupid thing to de...Can we all agree that this is a stupid thing to debate. All officials in all sports have the ability to screw with things just as equally within their sport.<BR/><BR/>All sports officials can award teams easy potential points: Soccer, Hockey & Basketball all have penalty shots. Baseball can not call outs or strikes to get guys on base or home. Football has pass interference (and roughing...to give second chances)Allen Wedgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12511193372395131930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-25471641702253302782007-07-23T12:30:00.000-04:002007-07-23T12:30:00.000-04:00I shook my head at first, how can a home plate ump...I shook my head at first, how can a home plate umpire change a game that much? But I had an instant flash back to the 1997 NLCS--Levian Hernandez was Cy Young for a night...Thanks to Eric Gregg and his equally big strike zone.Melbyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552544565694159257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-82689116466743397302007-07-23T11:18:00.000-04:002007-07-23T11:18:00.000-04:00There's so many reasons why basketball is easier t...There's so many reasons why basketball is easier to manipulate than any other sport. At the end of a game 1 call = 2 shots. Being that the average margin of victory in the NBA is 3.5 points, that's a pretty big deal. Add fouling out, the pure subjectivity of the carry or travel, and as Donaghy showed with the Suns/Spurs game 3 th technical foul can be used as well.<BR/><BR/>If an umpire wants team to win, he can't help it if that team's pitcher keeps hanging curveballs.GuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-64826306458367270622007-07-23T11:09:00.000-04:002007-07-23T11:09:00.000-04:00There are three refs in soccer. Granted the two a...There are three refs in soccer. Granted the two assistant refs really only deal with offsides and corners and whatnot but I am pretty sure that during the world cup the three of them conferred on the Zidane red card. I think NBA refs have the most outcome on a game as they could call a travel on every play. Someone like Kobe is going to travel whereas a great soccer player like Ronaldhino might not even get touched when he is making a run toward the goal. <BR/><BR/>Since Im from the bay area I wonder if Donaghy used a bookie with the same outfit I used to use back home. Of course why would he use a bookie with the availability of websites devoted to gambling. I figure he just thought he wouldn't get caught this way whereas with an online bookie you have to give up a credit card number to bet. All the bookies I have ever dealt with made me put my money down for the bet up front and if I won I got my cash a week later. If I lost I had already paid. What a dumbass.The heroin sheikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860402732123149415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-37511769397697509082007-07-23T10:48:00.000-04:002007-07-23T10:48:00.000-04:00I think you're overstating what Cuban would bring ...I think you're overstating what Cuban would bring to the sport of baseball. He'd be great for the north side of Chicago to be sure, but do you really think that what baseball needs is another Yankees team? What baseball needs is a likable team to come along and win a championship through developing young players and making a few select trades to fill in gaps. People want to see David beat Goliath, not a league with another Goliath in it.Danny from Milwaukeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15919168326557625849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-12114002046473910522007-07-23T10:39:00.000-04:002007-07-23T10:39:00.000-04:00I agree the Soccer ref has as much influence as th...I agree the Soccer ref has as much influence as the NBA ref if not more. In a game where one goal can be the difference and a foul in the penalty area real or imagined can result in a n almost automatic goal, the power is huge. Further, two yellows on a key player gets him out of the game and the team plays down a man. Finally it is just him, in the NBA there are two others to monitor your work. Plus while Vegas is not taking a lot of action on MLS, the Euro leagues are all tied into betting, in fact I think two EPL teams are sponsored by betting web sights.rukrusherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005928545753221172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-47816744546475959312007-07-23T10:29:00.000-04:002007-07-23T10:29:00.000-04:00MLB Stud: Royals - series wins against the top two...MLB Stud: Royals - series wins against the top two teams in baseball.<BR/><BR/>NBA Ref: I think it is interesting that no one picked up on how this guy was completely affecting the line in many games. ESPN was saying this morning that he would change it drastically, but no one caught on.pv845https://www.blogger.com/profile/05318367429970619320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-79896364041174387132007-07-23T10:07:00.000-04:002007-07-23T10:07:00.000-04:00Verbal97, it is interesting that soccer is the oth...Verbal97, it is interesting that soccer is the other major team sport that's experienced match-fixing problems with its referees. Check out this link for details: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4239229.stmChris Savoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01722364445354279585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-69213402410250016902007-07-23T09:56:00.000-04:002007-07-23T09:56:00.000-04:00The NBA knew TD had a gambling problem (on other s...The NBA knew TD had a gambling problem (on other sports) and told him to stop. It will be interesting to see how much attention that aspect gets.<BR/><BR/>Kobe is not the difference on this team USA. It is Jason Kidd. The man is undefeated in international ball. Kobe is just another gunner playing in a format not totally suited for his game.Calvealierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10640998199298139179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-73383485828885284232007-07-23T09:52:00.000-04:002007-07-23T09:52:00.000-04:00Congrats on getting your essay over there, but it ...Congrats on getting your essay over there, but it was weak.Not A Gunslingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01643670897270124145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-63566163644591306172007-07-23T09:48:00.000-04:002007-07-23T09:48:00.000-04:00first, a soccer referee has the most influence of ...first, a soccer referee has the most influence of a team sport.<BR/><BR/>second, as a BC alum, I would never get my hopes up that they'd win the ACC. They should have last season, but choked a couple games away.verbal97https://www.blogger.com/profile/02282148454169067288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-81376550762389048742007-07-23T09:33:00.000-04:002007-07-23T09:33:00.000-04:00Anothing thing,Dan.Virgina will continue to under ...Anothing thing,Dan.Virgina will continue to under achieve until Al Groh is fired.period.I can't believe the talent he's had with the Cavaliers,yet his game planing sucks.(way too conservative.) <BR/><BR/>College Football in Mid-July=BrilliantAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-78723369909942794402007-07-23T09:29:00.000-04:002007-07-23T09:29:00.000-04:00Boston College>Virgina Tech,Dan.Why? BC has an exp...Boston College>Virgina Tech,Dan.Why? BC has an experienced senior quarterback in Matt Ryan.Believe his hype.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-18360350328065925652007-07-23T09:22:00.000-04:002007-07-23T09:22:00.000-04:00Peter King in his column today: f. Next time you s...Peter King in his column today:<BR/><BR/><I> f. Next time you see me, ask me about my extraordinarily fun time in a 10-and-under girls softball game in Saddle Brook, N.J., on Friday night. Space limitations, and legal reasons, prevent me from spilling here. But human beings under pressure can sure react in some strange ways. </I><BR/><BR/>This just sounds really gross, especially when you think about Peter King saying it.NAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17958843468425299776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-89469557876915575542007-07-23T08:57:00.000-04:002007-07-23T08:57:00.000-04:00Dan,RE Cuban buying the Cubs - as a lifelong Cubs ...Dan,<BR/><BR/>RE Cuban buying the Cubs - as a lifelong Cubs fan, I can only hope. However, I don't think it's Bud Selig that is going to stand in the way. It's Jerry Reinsdorf. He's not going to let MLB put Mark Cuban in the same city and same sport as him. I'm not 100% sure this is correct, but I vaguely recall a quote from him to the tune of "When he was buying the Mavericks, the vote was 29 to 1 to approve it." with a ton of emphasis on the one. He's that one vote, but in baseball, it'll carry a lot more weight.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03850569709577077589noreply@blogger.com