Tuesday, February 01, 2005
FEB UP
Welcome to Tuesday, and welcome to February.
For the random note today, I bring up the extremely lame NBC show of yore called seaQuest DSV, for what I guess isn't so random because it has something to do with sports. On one episode, Jonathan Brandis wore a Florida Marlins jersey that had a World Champions patch on it. The final episode of the show aired in 1995. The show was set in the far future (2032 after it "jumped," apparently). The fact that the Marlins won a World Series at least (and only) two years after the Brandis incident still sickens me to this day.
MARINERS
Jeff Nelson hath returned. For a minor-league deal though. Low-risk, at least. It's too bad Ron Villone couldn't have gotten a deal like that.
Well, the crappy 2004 season has gotten the Mariners the #3 pick in the June draft. Of course, the list of Mariner first-round pitching picks succumbing to injury is listed, so yeccchhh there, until we find out why too many kids in the minors were busting their labri.
SEAHAWKS
More names have surfaced in the Seahawks' president and vice president of football operations sweepstakes. Names now floating in the sea of rumors and sources are Bill Kuharich of the Chiefs, Ted Sundquist of the Broncos (I gave my quick opinion on him in yesterday's post), Rob Brzezinski of the Vikings, and Bryan Wiedmeier of the Dolphins. Randy Mueller and Mike Reinfeldt are still mentioned.
Also, Shaun Alexander will have wrist surgery and will not play in the Pro Bowl.
BASKETBALL
The Marvin Williams Watch
The Tar Heels host NC State on Thursday (4p, ESPN) and travel to Tallahassee to face Florida State on Sunday (11a, FSNNW)
Huskies
I'm not sure why a light bulb didn't go on in my head when I read that Terry Johnson gave that Chicago Bears jersey of his to Nate Robinson after the Arizona State game. Anyway, it might be an NCAA violation. There has to be an acronym of ridicule to mock the NCAA. Never Complying Academically...I need something for the last "A."
The Huskies host USC on Thursday (7p, NOT televised) and UCLA on Saturday (2p, FSNNW)
Bulldogs
The Zags host Saint Mary's on Thursday (5:30p, Seattle FSNNW, Q6 NBC Spokane) and Santa Clara on Saturday (3p, KONG 6/16 Seattle, Q6 NBC Spokane)
Sonics
For my take on last night's game, scroll down a post or click here if you're reading the only post on the page.
No Ray Allen, no Coach McMillan. As Danny O'Neil mentions, Bruce Bowen only had to really pay attention to Rashard Lewis, and it was pretty much smooth sailing. Bowen has put Lewis on lockdown in years past, and last night was no exception. Of course, the portion of the game where the Sonics got buried was the end of the first half, where they went scoreless on their last seven possessions and the Spurs blew it open.
Jayda Evans kinda takes a couple shots at Jerome James. Not the 12 points and the 6 boards, but that "he could have had a double-double with all the missed rebounding opportunities and shots he allowed the Spurs inside without lifting an arm to even fake defense." Yowza! Also, I did say one day ago that I was afraid of Manu Ginobili carving up the Sonic defense, and I guess my fears sorta came through. Of course, no Ray Allen made it a lot easier.
Nate McMillan could be out for the rest of this week due to arranging the funeral of his mother, who passed away on Sunday. Stay strong, Coach.
Sonic assistant coach Dwane Casey somehow still isn't the head coach of an NBA team. Could he be the Chris Chambliss of the NBA?
Also, Ibrahim Kutluay was waived by request. I'm not really sure why they signed him in the first place (Richie Frahm was younger and from what I know basically did the same thing), but Kutluay wanted an opportunity elsewhere and the chance to play in Europe in case there's a lockout, something he wouldn't be too keen to do if he were on an NBA roster.
Upcoming...
Tonight at Sacramento (7p, FSNNW)
Saturday vs. Charlotte (7p, FSNNW)
HOCKEY
On the long list of hockey thrills that I haven't had the chance to experience in life -- building a backyard rink.
Manitoba shut out Grand Rapids 2-0. Jason King scored in the first period to wipe away a 14-game scoreless drought and it held up as the game-winner as the Moose defeated the Griffins. Nathan Smith iced the game in the final minute with an empty-netter. Joe DiPenta was plus-2 with an assist. The Moose tallied 27 shots, and Alex Auld stopped all 18 Grand Rapids shots.
Upcoming...
Tonight: Grand Rapids at Manitoba, Queen City at Puget Sound
Tomorrow: Spokane at Seattle, Vancouver at Red Deer, Queen City at Puget Sound
Friday: Portland at Seattle, Everett at Spokane, Vancouver at Swift Current, San Antonio at Manitoba, Puget Sound at Spokane
Saturday: Seattle at Everett, Vancouver at Lethbridge, San Antonio at Manitoba, Puget Sound at Spokane
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Have a happy Tuesday, all.
For the random note today, I bring up the extremely lame NBC show of yore called seaQuest DSV, for what I guess isn't so random because it has something to do with sports. On one episode, Jonathan Brandis wore a Florida Marlins jersey that had a World Champions patch on it. The final episode of the show aired in 1995. The show was set in the far future (2032 after it "jumped," apparently). The fact that the Marlins won a World Series at least (and only) two years after the Brandis incident still sickens me to this day.
MARINERS
Jeff Nelson hath returned. For a minor-league deal though. Low-risk, at least. It's too bad Ron Villone couldn't have gotten a deal like that.
Well, the crappy 2004 season has gotten the Mariners the #3 pick in the June draft. Of course, the list of Mariner first-round pitching picks succumbing to injury is listed, so yeccchhh there, until we find out why too many kids in the minors were busting their labri.
SEAHAWKS
More names have surfaced in the Seahawks' president and vice president of football operations sweepstakes. Names now floating in the sea of rumors and sources are Bill Kuharich of the Chiefs, Ted Sundquist of the Broncos (I gave my quick opinion on him in yesterday's post), Rob Brzezinski of the Vikings, and Bryan Wiedmeier of the Dolphins. Randy Mueller and Mike Reinfeldt are still mentioned.
Also, Shaun Alexander will have wrist surgery and will not play in the Pro Bowl.
BASKETBALL
The Marvin Williams Watch
The Tar Heels host NC State on Thursday (4p, ESPN) and travel to Tallahassee to face Florida State on Sunday (11a, FSNNW)
Huskies
I'm not sure why a light bulb didn't go on in my head when I read that Terry Johnson gave that Chicago Bears jersey of his to Nate Robinson after the Arizona State game. Anyway, it might be an NCAA violation. There has to be an acronym of ridicule to mock the NCAA. Never Complying Academically...I need something for the last "A."
The Huskies host USC on Thursday (7p, NOT televised) and UCLA on Saturday (2p, FSNNW)
Bulldogs
The Zags host Saint Mary's on Thursday (5:30p, Seattle FSNNW, Q6 NBC Spokane) and Santa Clara on Saturday (3p, KONG 6/16 Seattle, Q6 NBC Spokane)
Sonics
For my take on last night's game, scroll down a post or click here if you're reading the only post on the page.
No Ray Allen, no Coach McMillan. As Danny O'Neil mentions, Bruce Bowen only had to really pay attention to Rashard Lewis, and it was pretty much smooth sailing. Bowen has put Lewis on lockdown in years past, and last night was no exception. Of course, the portion of the game where the Sonics got buried was the end of the first half, where they went scoreless on their last seven possessions and the Spurs blew it open.
Jayda Evans kinda takes a couple shots at Jerome James. Not the 12 points and the 6 boards, but that "he could have had a double-double with all the missed rebounding opportunities and shots he allowed the Spurs inside without lifting an arm to even fake defense." Yowza! Also, I did say one day ago that I was afraid of Manu Ginobili carving up the Sonic defense, and I guess my fears sorta came through. Of course, no Ray Allen made it a lot easier.
Nate McMillan could be out for the rest of this week due to arranging the funeral of his mother, who passed away on Sunday. Stay strong, Coach.
Sonic assistant coach Dwane Casey somehow still isn't the head coach of an NBA team. Could he be the Chris Chambliss of the NBA?
Also, Ibrahim Kutluay was waived by request. I'm not really sure why they signed him in the first place (Richie Frahm was younger and from what I know basically did the same thing), but Kutluay wanted an opportunity elsewhere and the chance to play in Europe in case there's a lockout, something he wouldn't be too keen to do if he were on an NBA roster.
Upcoming...
Tonight at Sacramento (7p, FSNNW)
Saturday vs. Charlotte (7p, FSNNW)
HOCKEY
On the long list of hockey thrills that I haven't had the chance to experience in life -- building a backyard rink.
Manitoba shut out Grand Rapids 2-0. Jason King scored in the first period to wipe away a 14-game scoreless drought and it held up as the game-winner as the Moose defeated the Griffins. Nathan Smith iced the game in the final minute with an empty-netter. Joe DiPenta was plus-2 with an assist. The Moose tallied 27 shots, and Alex Auld stopped all 18 Grand Rapids shots.
Upcoming...
Tonight: Grand Rapids at Manitoba, Queen City at Puget Sound
Tomorrow: Spokane at Seattle, Vancouver at Red Deer, Queen City at Puget Sound
Friday: Portland at Seattle, Everett at Spokane, Vancouver at Swift Current, San Antonio at Manitoba, Puget Sound at Spokane
Saturday: Seattle at Everett, Vancouver at Lethbridge, San Antonio at Manitoba, Puget Sound at Spokane
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Have a happy Tuesday, all.
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