tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post6745922555301237939..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Tuesday 04/03 A.M. Quickie:Florida's Finale and MLB OpeningsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-22845708622917095772007-04-04T03:12:00.000-04:002007-04-04T03:12:00.000-04:00if there ever was best.ever. argument... maybe thi...if there ever was best.ever. argument... maybe this floirda team was the best since 95.... (since kg applied for the nba draft that started the HS influx until the new draft rules)<BR/><BR/>different era had different rules...<BR/><BR/>ex. how would the ucla circa 60s and 70s fare against the gators?<BR/><BR/>mlb preview:<BR/><BR/>al east yanks<BR/>al central twins<BR/>al west angels<BR/>al wc tigers<BR/><BR/>nl east mets<BR/>nl central reds<BR/>nl west dodgers<BR/>nl wc brewers<BR/><BR/>al champs angels<BR/>nl champs mets<BR/><BR/>angels over mets (this is the anti-yankees-dodgers thing)John Paul Manahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02470920555760012526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-4714089889031188002007-04-03T19:34:00.000-04:002007-04-03T19:34:00.000-04:00Denham Brown, where are you now?!!!Denham Brown, where are you now?!!!Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-53493366259290074812007-04-03T18:28:00.000-04:002007-04-03T18:28:00.000-04:00Right...UNLV couldn't possibly be the best team of...Right...UNLV couldn't possibly be the best team of the era, because they couldn't win the tournament twice in a row. Because, obviously, there is no luck involved in the NCAA tournament - things such as getting an easy road in the bracket, facing an opponent who's just having a bad day or getting the whistle on the questionable calls and someone else getting in foul trouble. The tourney is obviously the best way to determine who the *best* team was.<BR/><BR/>And, in related news, the St. Louis Cardinals were easily the *best* team in baseball last year. Go look it up! They won the World Series, so they must have been the best!<BR/><BR/>Just remember that there is a lot of luck involved in the tournament. If UConn hits one more shot last year against George Mason, Florida probably doesn't win the title last year. And I think they avoided the two teams that would have given them the most trouble in the tourney this year (Kansas, UNC).Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764597535956025803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-14251524001337671572007-04-03T17:49:00.000-04:002007-04-03T17:49:00.000-04:00Nevertheless, there you go. Hopefully my name chan...Nevertheless, there you go. Hopefully my name change clears up the confusion.Andy Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15882993306853403599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-19973406206749371122007-04-03T17:16:00.000-04:002007-04-03T17:16:00.000-04:00btw, like many, I hate the Red Sox NOW.but in 2004...btw, like many, I hate the Red Sox NOW.<BR/>but in 2004..they were beloved..they had done the impossible..and that ALCS was the best ever.<BR/>But 'best ever's have to stand the test of time. I think it is hitting the inevitable low that follows an unbelievable high.<BR/>In 10 years, that 2004 series will likely, again, be the top choice of people.rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286062038193331350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-70485463311059826852007-04-03T17:12:00.000-04:002007-04-03T17:12:00.000-04:00I love revscottt for his unabashed and ridiculous ...I love revscottt for his unabashed and ridiculous bias to Cincinnati area teams. <BR/><BR/>Of course...am I...I can totally see the Reds taking the Central.rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286062038193331350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-25358443718606999352007-04-03T17:06:00.000-04:002007-04-03T17:06:00.000-04:00whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa!!!the FRIGGIN' BEARS tur...whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa!!!<BR/><BR/>the <I>FRIGGIN' BEARS </I> turned down the Redskin offer to switch picks for lance briggs?!<BR/><BR/>....<BR/><BR/>dumbassesrafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286062038193331350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-26465881151430672852007-04-03T16:59:00.000-04:002007-04-03T16:59:00.000-04:00Chipp does that mean that the BC v. Miami game in ...Chipp does that mean that the BC v. Miami game in 1984 does not count as a great game because it was not in a major bowl? What about this year's Fiesta Bowl should that not be considered one of the greatest games ever because it was just in the Fiesta Bowl and not in the title game.futurelegendvinceyounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321227142567411487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-13122470995804533792007-04-03T16:57:00.001-04:002007-04-03T16:57:00.001-04:00the greatest game ever was colts bears this year.the greatest game ever was colts bears this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-46941271181834136692007-04-03T16:57:00.000-04:002007-04-03T16:57:00.000-04:00Sim some games on whatifsports.com It is a fun way...<A HREF="http://www.whatifsports.com/ncaab/default.asp" REL="nofollow">Sim some games on whatifsports.com</A> It is a fun way to pass some time. I simmed between this year's Gators vs. '92 Duke and Duke won about 70% of the time.futurelegendvinceyounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321227142567411487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-28268772412292366822007-04-03T16:54:00.000-04:002007-04-03T16:54:00.000-04:00why should the Duke-Kentucky game be discounted ju...why should the Duke-Kentucky game be discounted just because they were in the same regional?<BR/><BR/>That's like saying no Cubs game since 1945 even qualifies as one of the best ever? How about 23-22 on a windy 1979 day? :)Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-26764566048630861992007-04-03T16:49:00.000-04:002007-04-03T16:49:00.000-04:00When talking about "greatest ever" a requirement s...When talking about "greatest ever" a requirement should be that it involves the championship. Duke/Kentucky was amazing, but Duke still had 2 more games to play. LCS shouldn't be on the top 10 lists. There is a sense of "win or go home" but if the team loses, they don't have to look the champions in the eye that night. During Championship games, teams see the people they can beat to win it all. Stick to champions or championships when discussing "greatest ever."chipphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233463496650742328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-27523173025485639432007-04-03T16:31:00.000-04:002007-04-03T16:31:00.000-04:00My list of greatest postseason series /iconic mome...My list of greatest postseason series /iconic moments are as such in no particular order:<BR/><BR/>Sid bream rounding third against the pirates. My grandma is on our speakerphone going crazy talking bout how my granddad is in heaven smiling. <BR/><BR/>The 86 alcs because of my personal connection to mike witt.<BR/><BR/>The sanfran earthquake series but not for what happened on the field.<BR/><BR/>The first few braves world series were great even though we didn't win til 97. The twins and blue jays series were really exciting even though I was rooting for the losing team. <BR/><BR/>I was in scotland for the kirk gibson hr so I never saw it for years. <BR/><BR/>The giants angels series was pretty good too. <BR/><BR/>it is odd that football is my favorite sport yet I remember baseball postseason series much more vividly.The heroin sheikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860402732123149415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-74827992693081041432007-04-03T16:17:00.000-04:002007-04-03T16:17:00.000-04:00Dan I also wanted to congratulate you and all the ...Dan I also wanted to congratulate you and all the Florida fans on the blog to last night's win. They are now one of only 7 schools to repeat and are in any discussion when it comes to top 10 teams of all time.<BR/><BR/>I know you are the Instant History king but I agree with you that it is going to take a few years to grasp what Florida has done. When Duke went back to back in 91-92, Arkansas and Kentucky had chances a few years later but could not accomplish what Florida did last night. <BR/><BR/>Enjoy being a fan of the most dominant athletic program in the country and when I am talking athletics I am talking about basketball and football.futurelegendvinceyounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321227142567411487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-59062993895938321752007-04-03T16:09:00.000-04:002007-04-03T16:09:00.000-04:00Was trying to isolate individual moments. Ruth's c...Was trying to isolate individual moments. <BR/><BR/>Ruth's called shot is somewhat disputed as to whether or not it actually happened and when, right? Getting caught stealing has always just stuck out since it was Ruth trying to steal and that the play ended the World Series. Just a total freak play. <BR/><BR/>Puckett's homerun could easily be on there as well. And like I said, I came up with this in about 10 minutes, so it's bound to have some holes.ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-68107194725711511152007-04-03T16:01:00.000-04:002007-04-03T16:01:00.000-04:00Todd I would put Puckett's walk off in Game 6 in '...Todd I would put Puckett's walk off in Game 6 in '91 off of Charlie Leibrandt in the top 10. <BR/><BR/>If a Babe Ruth moment is going to be in the top 10 it has to be the "Called Shot". Besides Larson and Morris what other pitching performances should be included? I say Gibson's entire '67 World Series should have a spot all its own.futurelegendvinceyounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321227142567411487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-39891097356210597582007-04-03T15:47:00.000-04:002007-04-03T15:47:00.000-04:00completely off topic but does this story surprise ...completely off topic but does this story surprise anyone.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.showbuzz.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/03/music/main2643083.shtml" REL="nofollow"><BR/><BR/>Keith Richards say "i snorted my dad"</A>CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-22954664352303907442007-04-03T15:44:00.000-04:002007-04-03T15:44:00.000-04:00Since it's easier to do top defining moments for b...Since it's easier to do top defining moments for baseball in the postseason, here's a quick list I've come up with (feel free to scrutinize):<BR/><BR/>#1: Bill Mazeroski's walk-off HR to win the World Series, (1960)<BR/>#2: Kirk Gibson limps off the bench, hits walk-off home run, (1988)<BR/>#3: Joe Carter hits first come from behind walk-off HR to win the World Series, (1993)<BR/>#4: Don Larsen pitches a perfect game in the WS, (1956)<BR/>#5: Jack Morris pitches CG 10-inning shutout, (1991)<BR/>#6: Luis Gonzalez's broken bat blooper beats Mariano, Yankees (2001)<BR/>#7: Willie Mays' basket catch, (1954)<BR/>#8: Carlton Fisk's extra-inning walk-off in WS game six, 1975<BR/>#9: Babe Ruth inexplicably caught stealing to end 1924 World Series<BR/>#10: Reggie hits his 3rd Home Run in a WS game (1977)<BR/><BR/>Honorable Mentions: Jeter/Brosius against the D'Backs, Aaron Boone, Bucky Dent, Dave Roberts' steal, Jeter's flip to Posada, the Jeff Maier play, Ozzie's walkoff in the '85 NLCS, Pedro's relief against Cleveland, the Bartman play.ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-60889978627894977752007-04-03T15:25:00.000-04:002007-04-03T15:25:00.000-04:00todd,I admit my list is biased toward 1986 because...todd,<BR/><BR/>I admit my list is biased toward 1986 because it was the first year I watched baseball, and given the three postseason series that year, I was instantly hooked. I docked '93 because it only went 6 games and because what did you really expect with Mitch Williams. But Joe Carter running around the bases was one of the iconic images of '90s baseball.verbal97https://www.blogger.com/profile/02282148454169067288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-61098151466987751802007-04-03T15:21:00.000-04:002007-04-03T15:21:00.000-04:00No way you can have '86 World Series as #2 and not...No way you can have '86 World Series as #2 and not include the '04 ALCS. The defining moment of the '86 WS happened in Game Six. <BR/><BR/>'91 Series might've been #1 in my book. And '93 was right there as well. '01 was good though. <BR/><BR/>Going older, the '60 World Series, '75 World Series, and '85 NLCS were all deserving mentions as well.ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-49903992353410118312007-04-03T15:15:00.000-04:002007-04-03T15:15:00.000-04:00cmfost,You're right about '86. I was going off me...cmfost,<BR/><BR/>You're right about '86. I was going off memory and I was only 7 at the time. I just remember that the Angels were one out away from the WS. Also forgotten though was the great LCS's between KC and NY, but those were best of 5 and before my time. In my lifetime, in baseball series I've watched (including WS), this is my top 10<BR/><BR/>1. 2001 WS<BR/>2. 1986 WS<BR/>3. 1991 WS<BR/>4. 2003 ALCS<BR/>5. 1997 WS<BR/>6. 2002 WS<BR/>7. 1993 WS<BR/>8. 1992 NLCS<BR/>9. 2003 NLCS<BR/>10. 1987 WS<BR/><BR/>Note any glaring omissions? Look the 2004 ALCS was a nice story, but in the end it was anti-climactic. Most of the above series had holy shit moments and interesting ends. I could budge on #10, but would probably give the edge to the 1986 NLCS above the 2004 ALCSverbal97https://www.blogger.com/profile/02282148454169067288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-51841873301101929512007-04-03T14:56:00.000-04:002007-04-03T14:56:00.000-04:00Was just looking on wiki and the 1986 ALCS was not...Was just looking on wiki and the 1986 ALCS was not as good as people think. Henderson home run to keep the Red Sox Alive happen in game #5 the Red Sox won in blow outs in game 6 and 7, 10 to 4 and 8 to 1.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-46030794810266879692007-04-03T14:49:00.000-04:002007-04-03T14:49:00.000-04:00Verbal did you forget game #4, Dave Roberts steal ...Verbal did you forget game #4, Dave Roberts steal setting up the game tying hit against Rivera and then the Ortiz's game winning homer in the 12th.<BR/><BR/>Or in Game #5 Rivera blowing another save leading to another extra inning nail biter with another ortiz game winning hit.<BR/><BR/>or in Game #6 with the Yankees trying to stay in the game we had the A-rod slap play.<BR/><BR/>yes, game #3 and game #7 sucked but the other 5 games were pretty goodCMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-91949347758121440532007-04-03T14:47:00.000-04:002007-04-03T14:47:00.000-04:002004 was a better story than it was a collection o...2004 was a better story than it was a collection of good baseball games. 5 and 4 were transcendent. 2 and 6 were pretty good. 1 was interesting only late after the Yanks lifted Mussina. 7 and 3 were dogs, really. And when 7's a dog, it puts a damper on the rest of the series and the fact that it even went 7.<BR/><BR/>Like KC-StL in '85....11-0? blech.Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-48010315681835564862007-04-03T14:44:00.001-04:002007-04-03T14:44:00.001-04:00The main reason I don't think todays teams are as ...The main reason I don't think todays teams are as good as yesterdays teams are because the college game has suffered from players leaving early. I applaud what Florida accomplished, as 2 championships in a row in any era in any sport is quite a feat. But I can't ignore the fact that they did it in an era where most good players leave college after a year and many great players never attended college at all.<BR/><BR/>Is this Florida's fault? No, they won in the era they are in and thus are the most accomplished team of this current era. It is doubtful anyone will repeat in college basketball again for another 10+ years. But the current state of college basketball just makes it really hard for me to call any of the teams from the last 10 years or so 'the best ever' or even include them in the argument.<BR/><BR/>'Best' arguments are always tricky anyway. I remember when MSU won the tournament a few years back quite a few people would call in to the local sports radio station and say things like, "They are better than the Fab 5!". Which was kind of ridiculous since they never played head to head. They accomplished more than the Fab 5 but who is to say what would have happened if they competed in the same era.Geoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03914758963177267247noreply@blogger.com