tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post8861086058197588156..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Thursday 03/22 A.M. Quickie:Sweet 16 Preview and PredictionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-44057829986242620032007-03-22T16:07:00.000-04:002007-03-22T16:07:00.000-04:00"Not to be too me-first, but this is the game that...<I>"Not to be too me-first, but this is the game that will make or break my pool status."</I> - D.S.<BR/><BR/>You <B>me</B> first?! No wayyy. You only say the words "I", "Me", "My" about 50 times per post. No word of Tubby Smith going to Minnesota or Papelbon back as Red Sox closer? I thought blogs were supposed to break the news before ESPN.Kurthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615862536072857322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-66743786724578297522007-03-22T16:05:00.000-04:002007-03-22T16:05:00.000-04:00I agree that Clemens will probably stick in Housto...I agree that Clemens will probably stick in Houston, but just was adding that he's still a possibility, even if it's only a 10% shot at best. <BR/><BR/>Ian Browne, the Sox writer for MLB.com, seemed to suggest that Tavarez will get the #5 spot now. Something to watch I guess, as I'm not sure I'd pick him over Snyder... we'll see.ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-49248105788169218682007-03-22T16:03:00.000-04:002007-03-22T16:03:00.000-04:00Tubby was told to fire his staff or be fired.He ch...Tubby was told to fire his staff or be fired.<BR/><BR/>He chose to leave.rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286062038193331350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-79467064100368267792007-03-22T15:59:00.000-04:002007-03-22T15:59:00.000-04:00It's looking more and more that Clemens is going t...It's looking more and more that Clemens is going to be in Houston.<BR/><BR/>~via Jayson Starkverbal97https://www.blogger.com/profile/02282148454169067288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-36146395314372088422007-03-22T15:54:00.000-04:002007-03-22T15:54:00.000-04:00CMFost, There's always the possibility of Clemens ...CMFost, <BR/><BR/>There's always the possibility of Clemens too... or that Timlin returns and Paps goes back into the rotation. <BR/><BR/>I do hope though that Lester will be healthy enough to make a good contribution to the team this year.ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-60570541535853543812007-03-22T15:53:00.000-04:002007-03-22T15:53:00.000-04:00You leave Kentucky before they boosters gather up ...You leave Kentucky before they boosters gather up the money and get you fired. At Minnesota there's not nearly as much pressure. Getting them to the tournament will make Gopher fans happy. At Kentucky you need to be in the final four every year. Smart, very smart move by Tubby.jhawkjjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297634924511036895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-50137768619830551042007-03-22T15:52:00.000-04:002007-03-22T15:52:00.000-04:00Tubby would be leaving to take some pressure off h...Tubby would be leaving to take some pressure off himself, is what I'd guess.<BR/><BR/>I sorta think he looks like a black Richard Nixon.<BR/><BR/>Billy Donovan? How about trying to get Pitino back? This has intrigue.Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-83296416893713661812007-03-22T15:51:00.000-04:002007-03-22T15:51:00.000-04:00My guess is the pressure was too much. Kentucky h...My guess is the pressure was too much. Kentucky has so much tradition of winning, and the fact that he won a NC in his first year put the pressure so high that he just didn't want to deal with it. Plus, this is a new challenge for him.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02827851943831518318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-89648798615626555302007-03-22T15:44:00.000-04:002007-03-22T15:44:00.000-04:00Redsox.com now has a story on the red sox closing ...Redsox.com now has a story on the red sox closing situation.<BR/><A HREF="http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070322&content_id=1854433&vkey=spt2007news&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos" REL="nofollow"><BR/><BR/>here it is</A>CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-25978757309253740322007-03-22T15:42:00.000-04:002007-03-22T15:42:00.000-04:00Wow, Why would you leave Kentucky?? for Minnesota ...Wow, Why would you leave Kentucky?? for Minnesota no less.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-3981045364747957332007-03-22T15:40:00.001-04:002007-03-22T15:40:00.001-04:00Breaking News:Tubby Smith is leaving Kentucky to t...Breaking News:<BR/><B>Tubby Smith is leaving Kentucky to take over the head coaching job and Minnesota. He will be paid $1.8 Million according to Andy Katz at ESPN.</B><BR/><BR/>Wow. Did NOT see that coming. Shocking to me.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02827851943831518318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-57838010824571645672007-03-22T15:40:00.000-04:002007-03-22T15:40:00.000-04:00Todd - Snyder or Tavarez will be the #5 starter fo...Todd - Snyder or Tavarez will be the #5 starter for about the 1st month of the season until Lester is ready. Once Lester is ready he will be the #5 starter.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-61295181005433911452007-03-22T15:39:00.000-04:002007-03-22T15:39:00.000-04:00Curt Schilling on his blog is confirming that Pape...Curt Schilling on his blog is confirming that Papelbon will be the teams closer.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-16288280341740327172007-03-22T14:56:00.000-04:002007-03-22T14:56:00.000-04:00Yeha, I just heard Patrick say that Papelbon has b...Yeha, I just heard Patrick say that Papelbon has been named the closer. ESPN also has a link on their headlines stating that. No "official" statement though from the BoSox yet.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02827851943831518318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-50389476428146854802007-03-22T14:55:00.000-04:002007-03-22T14:55:00.000-04:00Wow about Papelbon...I still am waiting for the pr...Wow about Papelbon...<BR/><BR/>I still am waiting for the presser, but wow. It does make our rotation a little less formidable, but makes our bullpen one hell of a lot stronger, even if Papelbon can't recreate last year's amazing results. <BR/><BR/>I just hope that it's not putting undo risk upon his shoulder. <BR/><BR/>Actually, until we know whether or not this move is temporary (until Timlin gets healthy) or for the year, I guess it doesn't make any sense concluding one way or another. Plus, I definitely don't think that if he is the closer this year that it means he won't go into the rotation next year. <BR/><BR/>I can't assume Lester starts the year off in the majors. Snyder or Tavarez has to be the leading candidate for the #5 spot, right? <BR/><BR/>While I have to admit it'll be exciting seeing Paps closing out games, I do wonder if this really is in the best interests of the team long term.ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-90566213728240236682007-03-22T14:43:00.000-04:002007-03-22T14:43:00.000-04:00WWL front page.Because of Papelbon's shoulder issu...WWL front page.<BR/><BR/>Because of Papelbon's shoulder issues, there will be restrictions on how he is used: He won't throw when he is tired and he won't appear in more than three games in a row, Andrews reports.<BR/><BR/>The news comes after manager Terry Francona announced that Timlin, who has been bothered by a strained oblique, will start the season on the DL.Patriots64https://www.blogger.com/profile/15787034853382760764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-64782595495127985522007-03-22T14:40:00.000-04:002007-03-22T14:40:00.000-04:00Let's just say if you own Papelbon right now in Fa...Let's just say if you own Papelbon right now in Fantasy, you should be ecstatic!!! As a starter in a 12-team league, he probably goes around round 10. As a closer he probably goes somewhere around rounds 5-6. <BR/><BR/>Basically if you own him now you go from having a solid #2-#3 fantasy starter with upside to a possible elite closer. <BR/><BR/>I have a draft tonight, so I'll be curious to see where he gets drafted.ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-5719663215370294062007-03-22T14:37:00.000-04:002007-03-22T14:37:00.000-04:00Sorry for the newbie question but this is the firs...Sorry for the newbie question but this is the first year I've done a baseball fantasy league (I stick mostly with football). Also, I know that his breaks every rule of talking about fantasy teams, but would Papelbon closing be good or bad if you've drafted him? <BR/><BR/>As a Sox fan I'm not sure too be happy or sad about this. Hansen was drafted out of college to be a closer and Papelbon a starter. I know Hansen's been shaky, but is it worth risking a repeat of last years shoulder woes? I'm not so sure.jhawkjjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297634924511036895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-68601466794012726222007-03-22T14:33:00.000-04:002007-03-22T14:33:00.000-04:00i got kansas ( just too athletic but I think it wi...i got kansas ( just too athletic but I think it will be closer than expected.) <BR/>tennesee (same reasons as shanoff, which makes me want to pick osu) <BR/>ucla (just a better team) <BR/>an/m (memphis will fight the law, the law will win.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-16435303427043011652007-03-22T14:27:00.000-04:002007-03-22T14:27:00.000-04:00or just watch the game on espn (or mlb.tv) and hea...or just watch the game on espn (or mlb.tv) and hear them discussing it throughout the game.Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-86562598486676775762007-03-22T14:25:00.000-04:002007-03-22T14:25:00.000-04:00GAMMONS ON PAPELBON WITH DP AND KO RIGHT NOWhttp:/...GAMMONS ON PAPELBON WITH DP AND KO RIGHT NOW<BR/><BR/>http://espnradio.espn.go.com/espnradio/radiovideo?play=liveGuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-90769004604391204172007-03-22T14:17:00.000-04:002007-03-22T14:17:00.000-04:00Todd-I heard it from Dan Patrick who heard it from...Todd-<BR/><BR/>I heard it from Dan Patrick who heard it from Erin Andrews who heard it from The Sox.<BR/><BR/>I'm assumimng ESPN will put it on the site soon.<BR/><BR/>And Duke only has 3 all americans.<BR/><BR/>needless to say that 2 of them are whiteGuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-54354992566071745732007-03-22T14:10:00.000-04:002007-03-22T14:10:00.000-04:00Where can I read more about Paps being named close...Where can I read more about Paps being named closer? Are we sure it's not just a rumor? He was supposed to go 4 innings today, wasn't he?ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-50720874029509742802007-03-22T14:08:00.000-04:002007-03-22T14:08:00.000-04:00I think it is time to move big Al Jefferson into t...I think it is time to move big Al Jefferson into the conversation of best young big men. <BR/>Averaging 20.5 and 11.5 with a .584 FG % so far in March. <BR/>Still not convinced? Check out some of his moves in this clip. There are a couple of moves displayed here that Bosh, Howard, and Amare cannot match. <BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg3yACaFzRIBeetlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410305706883429994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-16672265510599560742007-03-22T14:02:00.000-04:002007-03-22T14:02:00.000-04:00Dan said:Just to clarify, Gisele Bundschen is not ...Dan said:<BR/><BR/><I>Just to clarify, Gisele Bundschen is not having Tom Brady's baby, as previously reported/speculated. Presumably, now he can concentrate on his one bastard baby. And WE can concentrate on the return to the Tournament tonight...</I><BR/><BR/>And WE are free from the ridiculous speculation that Brady is The New Shawn Kemp. ;-)Paul L Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13728487622654496962noreply@blogger.com