This year's first NFL Sunday pitted the Washington Redskins against the Dallas Cowboys. From the beginning, it was all Redskins. Redskins Quarterback Donovan McNabb threw for 171 yards. It was a good win for the Redskins who were coming off of a pre-McNabb season of being 4-12, and going 0-6 in the NFC East. McNabb, who hails from Syracuse University, did well in the pocket with a 60% completion percentage on passes over 10 yards.
This is the third time in a row Donovan McNabb has played against the Dallas Cowboys! He is the first player to face the same team three times since the 1970 merger. His former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, lost 24-0 to the Cowboys at the end of the 2009 regular season, then 34-14 the following week in the playoffs! Bringing it around to the first NFL Sunday, you would think McNabb would have a feel for the Cowboys defense. It's amazing that this game wasn't a blowout. The Redskins and Cowboys have always had a rivalry, and Sunday McNabb and the 'Skins did not disappoint!
McNabb found receiver Santana Moss and Chris Cooley pretty well in the pocket against the Cowboys predictable single man coverage. McNabb was with the Eagles for 11 years. Lets hope he finds his niche with the Redskins and gives us more of his exciting, cliffhanger style football we've come to expect from him.
And what a cliffhanger this game was! Injured Cowboy DeMarcus Ware left the game with 4:31 left in the fourth quarter with what appeared to be a mild concussion. Little did he know all the action was about to unfold!
The Redskins offense could be described as fluid, with a nice mix of completed passes and smart running plays. In fact, the only mistake the Redskins made was a botched field goal attempt early in the game. Though they didn't get an offensive touchdown, the Redskins clinched the game with another field goal from their 39 yard line for a score of 13-7 Redskins.
But what's this!? The Cowboys take possession and a 31 yard completion is made to # 19 Miles Austin, who gained 146 yards total in the game for the Cowboys. It is at this point the Cowboys employ a hurry-up offense to try and bridge the 66 yard gap between them and their end zone.
The scene is now 2nd and 10, Cowboys QB Tony Romo is backed to pass and throws, and it is caught at the 31 yard line by Bryant. Now 53 yards away, The score is 13-7 Redskins, so a field goal attempt is not worth it. The Cowboys continue to fight, however they are plagued by penalties late in the game and even a completed touchdown pass by Romo is voided after an offensive holding call. This was a tough break for the Cowboys, who fought till the very end but just didn't play smart football.
Next Sunday night is sure to top this one......
It's the Indianapolis Colts vs the New York Giants.....
Pitting brother against brother!
Manning vs Manning!
Move over Ken and Ryu. ...This is sure to be one for the ages!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Favre Returns to the NFL and the Vikings!
After another cliffhanger with the media hot on his trail, Favre's first throw last night signaled his triumphant return to football. The throw was to RB Adrian Peterson for a gain of 13 yards. Favre was expected to go ten plays in the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers, however, Favre only went four plays due to a sack by the 49ers defensive line. The rest of the game didn't go the Vikings way either. The second string QB's for the Vikings were struggling, and on a third and two, 49ers QB Nate Davis threw a bomb for a 60 yard gain that probably sealed the deal.
It is official! B. Favre, Inc. is back in business. The 40-year-old hall of famer still has some fight left in him. Make that a lot of fight. So don't touch that dial! Favre will go a few more plays this Saturday, at home against Seattle.
At halftime last night, Favre sits down and talks to NFL commentator Al Michaels. Brett Favre is back with a new multi-million dollar contract. When asked by Al Michaels, Favre said of his contract, "I've always made a lot of money. But that in itself was not the deciding factor." Favre claims he returned to football after rumors of his supposed retirement for the comradeship, the whole football experience which is a rush that cannot be achieved any other way than lacing up and going out onto the field.
The Vikings are glad Favre decided to come back. A living legend, Brett Favre is confident that this year will be a success for the Vikings. Favre is only hopeful he can live up to the numbers he put up last year, which include an impressive 4,202 passing yards, with 33 touchdown passes, and a 68.4% completion percentage! These numbers are staggering considering they tie and even surpass some of the years when Favre was considered "in his prime." In Favre's words, "My three MVP years did not compare to what I did last year."
After leading the Minnesota Vikings to an NFC Championship game last season but losing to now Super Bowl defending champs the New Orleans Saints, Favre still has a chip on his shoulder especially considering his last throw in the heartbreaking game was an interception.
This year, Favre, head coach Brad Childress and the rest of the Vikings hope to take it one step further, all hopeful that Favre can lead the organization through an extremely competitive league this year, and Favre might as well have a bullseye on his forehead, especially when it comes to the Saints. Interestingly enough, the Vikings will take on the New Orleans Saints Thursday September 9th in the NFL Regular Season Kickoff Event!
Former Indianapolis Colts head coach turned NFL commentator Tony Dungy had this to say of Favre, "Brad Childress wanted Favre to play. Childress said, 'You can't win the lottery if you don't buy a ticket."
Will Favre be the winning ticket for the Vikings this year?
Or are the odds stacked against him?
Will a QB who will be turning 41 throughout the regular season be able to handle the beatings men half his age are dishing out?
The truth is that with age comes wisdom, and the Vikings need Favre to propel them this year with the veteran leadership that only the B. Favre can offer.
-C.T. Minardi
It is official! B. Favre, Inc. is back in business. The 40-year-old hall of famer still has some fight left in him. Make that a lot of fight. So don't touch that dial! Favre will go a few more plays this Saturday, at home against Seattle.
At halftime last night, Favre sits down and talks to NFL commentator Al Michaels. Brett Favre is back with a new multi-million dollar contract. When asked by Al Michaels, Favre said of his contract, "I've always made a lot of money. But that in itself was not the deciding factor." Favre claims he returned to football after rumors of his supposed retirement for the comradeship, the whole football experience which is a rush that cannot be achieved any other way than lacing up and going out onto the field.
The Vikings are glad Favre decided to come back. A living legend, Brett Favre is confident that this year will be a success for the Vikings. Favre is only hopeful he can live up to the numbers he put up last year, which include an impressive 4,202 passing yards, with 33 touchdown passes, and a 68.4% completion percentage! These numbers are staggering considering they tie and even surpass some of the years when Favre was considered "in his prime." In Favre's words, "My three MVP years did not compare to what I did last year."
After leading the Minnesota Vikings to an NFC Championship game last season but losing to now Super Bowl defending champs the New Orleans Saints, Favre still has a chip on his shoulder especially considering his last throw in the heartbreaking game was an interception.
This year, Favre, head coach Brad Childress and the rest of the Vikings hope to take it one step further, all hopeful that Favre can lead the organization through an extremely competitive league this year, and Favre might as well have a bullseye on his forehead, especially when it comes to the Saints. Interestingly enough, the Vikings will take on the New Orleans Saints Thursday September 9th in the NFL Regular Season Kickoff Event!
Former Indianapolis Colts head coach turned NFL commentator Tony Dungy had this to say of Favre, "Brad Childress wanted Favre to play. Childress said, 'You can't win the lottery if you don't buy a ticket."
Will Favre be the winning ticket for the Vikings this year?
Or are the odds stacked against him?
Will a QB who will be turning 41 throughout the regular season be able to handle the beatings men half his age are dishing out?
The truth is that with age comes wisdom, and the Vikings need Favre to propel them this year with the veteran leadership that only the B. Favre can offer.
-C.T. Minardi
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Looking for Number 600
Alex Rodriguez is looking to become the 7th player in history to reach 600 home runs. Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey, and Sammy Sosa are the only players to have earned more career home runs than Rodriguez.
So let's get the steroid thing out of the way first. Bonds and Sosa have both been plagued and possibly discredited by alleged steroid use. In February 2009, A-Rod publicly admitted to using "performance enhancing drugs" in response to allegations that he was juicing during the 2001-03 MLB seasons when he was with the Texas Rangers. Now at 599, A-"Roid" Is on the brink of a milestone in his career by getting his 700th home run.
The question is, do people care? Has Rodriguez's reputation been permanently scarred because of confirmed performance enhancing drug use? Does it matter whether the substance he used was HGH (Human Growth Hormone) or Anabolic Steroids, both banned from MLB because they are said to give players an unfair advantage?
Is A-Rod not a true Yankee?
The fact remains that Alex Rodriguez is an amazing athlete, and, steroid use or not, it takes a real stand-up guy to admit his mistakes.
Football players use steroids too! Recently, four players for the Oakland Raiders, linebacker Bill Romanowski, center Barret Robbins, and defensive tackles Chris Cooper and Dana Stubblefield have tested positive for a new steroid called tetrahydrogestrinone, or THG.
That doesn't make it okay, but there is a biased opinion when it comes to MLB players like A-Rod who are in the limelight. Why don't we hear more about football players taking roids?
At a time when America's favorite pastime, baseball, was seemingly gaining popularity, it also attracted scrutiny. Performance enhancing drug use may forever taint the face of baseball unless fans and critics are able to leave the past behind.
This afternoon, A-Rod will get another shot at 600 against the Rays.
As the future of baseball develops, the question remains whether or not MLB greats like Alex Rodriguez go down in history as heroes or cheaters?
Fans can look towards A-Rod's 600th home run and beyond to answer that question.
-C.T. Minardi
Alex Rodriguez is looking to become the 7th player in history to reach 600 home runs. Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey, and Sammy Sosa are the only players to have earned more career home runs than Rodriguez.
So let's get the steroid thing out of the way first. Bonds and Sosa have both been plagued and possibly discredited by alleged steroid use. In February 2009, A-Rod publicly admitted to using "performance enhancing drugs" in response to allegations that he was juicing during the 2001-03 MLB seasons when he was with the Texas Rangers. Now at 599, A-"Roid" Is on the brink of a milestone in his career by getting his 700th home run.
The question is, do people care? Has Rodriguez's reputation been permanently scarred because of confirmed performance enhancing drug use? Does it matter whether the substance he used was HGH (Human Growth Hormone) or Anabolic Steroids, both banned from MLB because they are said to give players an unfair advantage?
Is A-Rod not a true Yankee?
The fact remains that Alex Rodriguez is an amazing athlete, and, steroid use or not, it takes a real stand-up guy to admit his mistakes.
Football players use steroids too! Recently, four players for the Oakland Raiders, linebacker Bill Romanowski, center Barret Robbins, and defensive tackles Chris Cooper and Dana Stubblefield have tested positive for a new steroid called tetrahydrogestrinone, or THG.
That doesn't make it okay, but there is a biased opinion when it comes to MLB players like A-Rod who are in the limelight. Why don't we hear more about football players taking roids?
At a time when America's favorite pastime, baseball, was seemingly gaining popularity, it also attracted scrutiny. Performance enhancing drug use may forever taint the face of baseball unless fans and critics are able to leave the past behind.
This afternoon, A-Rod will get another shot at 600 against the Rays.
As the future of baseball develops, the question remains whether or not MLB greats like Alex Rodriguez go down in history as heroes or cheaters?
Fans can look towards A-Rod's 600th home run and beyond to answer that question.
-C.T. Minardi
Sunday, July 4, 2010
NBA Free Agency begins! Where will LeBron go! What about Dwayne Wade? Lebron is reported to make a decision by July 5th. That's tomorrow!
As the excitement builds over Lebron's monumental decision, the rumors are circling around the possible trades of other big names in the NBA such as Dwayne Wade of the Miami Heat and Amar'e Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns.
Lebron will most likely stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, it has been said by Lebron himself that he will go with whatever team pays him the most money. To quote Lebron himself, "At the end of the day the (NBA) is a business." Ideally, the point of a business is to make money. It's time for Lebron to put on the suit and tie and start negotiating. As the sun begins to set on the summer of Lebron, the future of the NBA depends on it.
Unsubstantiated rumours of Lebron's possible trade to Chicago have been circling the NBA world for quite some time. Though it seems logical, only King James has the power to follow his destiny. While a few highly sought after championship rings seem likely if James signs with the Chicago Bulls, as he will be playing alongside current Chicago Bulls Derek Rose and Joakim Noah, he may lose some of his hometown hero credibility in Cleveland. Lebron is expected to announce his long-awaited decision between Tuesday and Thursday.
On the other hand, Dwayne Wade has been said to be sought after by the Bulls. It has been reported that Wade is 'leaning towards" Chicago, and why not? Wade is from Chicago, and has family there. He would also gain the support of Rose and Noah, and Chicago has the cap to sign him. However, Wade has said time and time again that he will remain loyal to the Heat, but will dollar signs blurr his vision when it comes time to make a deal? Only Dwayne Wade knows the answer.
In the meantime, it is a fact that Amar'e Stoudemire is on the verge of signing with the new York Knicks with a 5-year, 100 million dollar maximum contract. This should be the best news Knicks fans have heard in a while, besides the 2010 drafting of former S.U. gaurd and 3-point shooting machine Andy Routins. If Stoudemire decides to become a Knick, Stoudemire will be the icing on the cake to a now impressive Knicks 2010-2011 lineup, which also includes former Stanford small forward Landry Fields.
Of course, not every contract this year is picture perfect. Take Joe Johnson's offer of 119 million dollars from the Atlanta Hawks, to stay in Atlanta. While Johnson shows he has skills, there is no way Johnson is worth more than the likes of Lebron, Dwayne Wade or Dirk Nowitzki. It is official that Johnson has taken this deal. Hawks fans should be pleased to know that this 6'7", 240 lb. sharp shooter who was originally drafted to the Celtics in 2001, will continue to put in work for the Atlanta Hawks.
While Joe Johnson can hang his hat in Atlanta, the sports world will not sleep until the end of the week when Lebron James's decision will become final.
-C.T. Minardi
As the excitement builds over Lebron's monumental decision, the rumors are circling around the possible trades of other big names in the NBA such as Dwayne Wade of the Miami Heat and Amar'e Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns.
Lebron will most likely stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, it has been said by Lebron himself that he will go with whatever team pays him the most money. To quote Lebron himself, "At the end of the day the (NBA) is a business." Ideally, the point of a business is to make money. It's time for Lebron to put on the suit and tie and start negotiating. As the sun begins to set on the summer of Lebron, the future of the NBA depends on it.
Unsubstantiated rumours of Lebron's possible trade to Chicago have been circling the NBA world for quite some time. Though it seems logical, only King James has the power to follow his destiny. While a few highly sought after championship rings seem likely if James signs with the Chicago Bulls, as he will be playing alongside current Chicago Bulls Derek Rose and Joakim Noah, he may lose some of his hometown hero credibility in Cleveland. Lebron is expected to announce his long-awaited decision between Tuesday and Thursday.
On the other hand, Dwayne Wade has been said to be sought after by the Bulls. It has been reported that Wade is 'leaning towards" Chicago, and why not? Wade is from Chicago, and has family there. He would also gain the support of Rose and Noah, and Chicago has the cap to sign him. However, Wade has said time and time again that he will remain loyal to the Heat, but will dollar signs blurr his vision when it comes time to make a deal? Only Dwayne Wade knows the answer.
In the meantime, it is a fact that Amar'e Stoudemire is on the verge of signing with the new York Knicks with a 5-year, 100 million dollar maximum contract. This should be the best news Knicks fans have heard in a while, besides the 2010 drafting of former S.U. gaurd and 3-point shooting machine Andy Routins. If Stoudemire decides to become a Knick, Stoudemire will be the icing on the cake to a now impressive Knicks 2010-2011 lineup, which also includes former Stanford small forward Landry Fields.
Of course, not every contract this year is picture perfect. Take Joe Johnson's offer of 119 million dollars from the Atlanta Hawks, to stay in Atlanta. While Johnson shows he has skills, there is no way Johnson is worth more than the likes of Lebron, Dwayne Wade or Dirk Nowitzki. It is official that Johnson has taken this deal. Hawks fans should be pleased to know that this 6'7", 240 lb. sharp shooter who was originally drafted to the Celtics in 2001, will continue to put in work for the Atlanta Hawks.
While Joe Johnson can hang his hat in Atlanta, the sports world will not sleep until the end of the week when Lebron James's decision will become final.
-C.T. Minardi
Sunday, June 27, 2010
2010 NBA Draft
Okay NBA fans the results are in from the 2010 NBA draft! This is C.T. Minardi reporting just in case you missed it! Here are some things you might want to know! The 2010-11 NBA season is shaping up to be a very interesting one, in light of the recent L.A. Lakers Championship win lead by Klobe Bryant. IN this years draft, many important picks from S.U. were made including Wes Johnson being signed to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Andy Rautins was signed to the New York Knicks!
The draft started of with the first overall pick being John Wall (Gaurd) by the Washington Wizards. Head coach Flip Saunders says Wall has much speed and agility, but must work on his strength. A freshman at 6'4" with a wingspan of 6'8", John Wall came from the University of Kentucky and will be a nice addition to the Wizards.
The second pick in the 2010 NBA draft was Evan Turner, former shooting guard at Ohio State, picked by the Philadelphia 76ers. Head coach Doug Collins commented on Turners defensive ability, as he averages 2 steals and 6 assists per game, but it was also said that Turner needs to improve on the offensive end, with shooting and turnovers.
The next pick was Derrick Favors, picked by the New Jersey Nets. A former forward at Georgia Tech, Favors averaged 12 points and 8 rebounds a game, and is 61% from the free throw line. Hailing from Atlanta, Derrick favors is 6'10" tall, with an impressive wingspan of 7'4". Lets hope he can help the Nets out of a slump where they ended up last in scoring in the Atlantic division last year.
The fourth pick was none other than S.U.'s Wesley Johnson, picked by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Johnson was the 2009-10 Big East player of the year, and is the highest drafted S.U. player since Carmello Anthony (3rd pick) back in the 2003 NBA Draft. Wesley Johnson is 6'7' but has a wingspan of 7'0". He joins former S.U. basketball player Johnny Flynn who was drafted to the T'wolves last year.
The 5th pick was Demarcus Cousins to the Sacramento Kings. Cousins was on the University of Kentucky with Paul Wall. Like Wall, Cousins was a freshman last year. At 6'11", 292 pounds, Cousins is a powerhouse in the paint and was the 2009 SEC Freshman of the year. Demarcus Cousins averages 10 rebounds a game.
The next pick was Ekpe Udoh, the Junior from Baylor. He was drafted to the Golden State Warriors. A power forward at 6'9", 237 lbs, Udoh has great shot blocking ability, but needs to work on his strength.
The 7th pick in the NBA draft goes to Greg Monroe of Georgetown University, drafted to the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons were the 2003-04 NBA Champions. Monroe was said by Georgetown coach John Thompson to be an excellent passer, and averages 9 rebounds a game. Monroe is 6'11" and sports a 7'2" wingspan. At 247 lbs, the only thing Monroe needs to improve on is his shooting game.
The 8th pick goes to Al-Farouq Aminu, whose name means "The chief has arrived." A former player of Wake Forest, Aminu was drafted to the L.A. Clippers. Aminu is a great rebounder at 6'8", 216 lbs, but also needs to work on his shooting.
The 9th pick was Gordon Hayward from Butler, signed to the Utah Jazz. Hayward is 6'8", 211 lbs. A Small Forward, Gordon Hayward was the 2010 most outstanding player of the West League. Head coach of the Utah Jazz Jerry Sloan welcomes Hayward onto a team with starters such as Carlos Boozer (Forward).
The 10th pick was Paul George from Fresno State University. George was drafted to the Indiana Pacers. George is 6'9", 214 lbs, and averages an impressive 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals a game. He must also work on strength.
And the 11th pick was made by the New Orleans Hornets. They picked up Cole Aldrich (Center). Aldrich is 6'11", 236 lbs, and hails from the University of Kansas. He will play on a team with the likes of NBA greats such as Chris Paul.
The 12th pick was made by the Memphis Grizzlies, who gained Xavier Henry (Gaurd) of Kansas. Henry is 6'6" and weighs in at 210 lbs. His father, Carl Henry, was 4th round pick of the Sacramento Kings back in the 1984 draft.
The 13th pick was made by the Toronto Raptors who selected Ed Davis of the University of North Carolina. Davis is a forward who is 6'9" and weighs 227 lbs.
The 14th pick went to the Houston Rockets, who picked up Patrick Patterson (Forward) of the University of Kentucky. Patterson is the 3rd Kentucky player to be drafted in the first round..............here's to an exciting 2010-11 NBA season!
-C.T. Minardi
The draft started of with the first overall pick being John Wall (Gaurd) by the Washington Wizards. Head coach Flip Saunders says Wall has much speed and agility, but must work on his strength. A freshman at 6'4" with a wingspan of 6'8", John Wall came from the University of Kentucky and will be a nice addition to the Wizards.
The second pick in the 2010 NBA draft was Evan Turner, former shooting guard at Ohio State, picked by the Philadelphia 76ers. Head coach Doug Collins commented on Turners defensive ability, as he averages 2 steals and 6 assists per game, but it was also said that Turner needs to improve on the offensive end, with shooting and turnovers.
The next pick was Derrick Favors, picked by the New Jersey Nets. A former forward at Georgia Tech, Favors averaged 12 points and 8 rebounds a game, and is 61% from the free throw line. Hailing from Atlanta, Derrick favors is 6'10" tall, with an impressive wingspan of 7'4". Lets hope he can help the Nets out of a slump where they ended up last in scoring in the Atlantic division last year.
The fourth pick was none other than S.U.'s Wesley Johnson, picked by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Johnson was the 2009-10 Big East player of the year, and is the highest drafted S.U. player since Carmello Anthony (3rd pick) back in the 2003 NBA Draft. Wesley Johnson is 6'7' but has a wingspan of 7'0". He joins former S.U. basketball player Johnny Flynn who was drafted to the T'wolves last year.
The 5th pick was Demarcus Cousins to the Sacramento Kings. Cousins was on the University of Kentucky with Paul Wall. Like Wall, Cousins was a freshman last year. At 6'11", 292 pounds, Cousins is a powerhouse in the paint and was the 2009 SEC Freshman of the year. Demarcus Cousins averages 10 rebounds a game.
The next pick was Ekpe Udoh, the Junior from Baylor. He was drafted to the Golden State Warriors. A power forward at 6'9", 237 lbs, Udoh has great shot blocking ability, but needs to work on his strength.
The 7th pick in the NBA draft goes to Greg Monroe of Georgetown University, drafted to the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons were the 2003-04 NBA Champions. Monroe was said by Georgetown coach John Thompson to be an excellent passer, and averages 9 rebounds a game. Monroe is 6'11" and sports a 7'2" wingspan. At 247 lbs, the only thing Monroe needs to improve on is his shooting game.
The 8th pick goes to Al-Farouq Aminu, whose name means "The chief has arrived." A former player of Wake Forest, Aminu was drafted to the L.A. Clippers. Aminu is a great rebounder at 6'8", 216 lbs, but also needs to work on his shooting.
The 9th pick was Gordon Hayward from Butler, signed to the Utah Jazz. Hayward is 6'8", 211 lbs. A Small Forward, Gordon Hayward was the 2010 most outstanding player of the West League. Head coach of the Utah Jazz Jerry Sloan welcomes Hayward onto a team with starters such as Carlos Boozer (Forward).
The 10th pick was Paul George from Fresno State University. George was drafted to the Indiana Pacers. George is 6'9", 214 lbs, and averages an impressive 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals a game. He must also work on strength.
And the 11th pick was made by the New Orleans Hornets. They picked up Cole Aldrich (Center). Aldrich is 6'11", 236 lbs, and hails from the University of Kansas. He will play on a team with the likes of NBA greats such as Chris Paul.
The 12th pick was made by the Memphis Grizzlies, who gained Xavier Henry (Gaurd) of Kansas. Henry is 6'6" and weighs in at 210 lbs. His father, Carl Henry, was 4th round pick of the Sacramento Kings back in the 1984 draft.
The 13th pick was made by the Toronto Raptors who selected Ed Davis of the University of North Carolina. Davis is a forward who is 6'9" and weighs 227 lbs.
The 14th pick went to the Houston Rockets, who picked up Patrick Patterson (Forward) of the University of Kentucky. Patterson is the 3rd Kentucky player to be drafted in the first round..............here's to an exciting 2010-11 NBA season!
-C.T. Minardi
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Yankess Game Sat. May 30th at Yankee Stadium
Yo wats up! Check this out. My name is C.T. Minardi. I am from Syracuse, N.Y. I went to a Yankees game Saturday and it was pretty intense! The Yankees played the Cleveland Indians. Walking into the stadium, I was greeted by all sorts of beautiful pictures on the wall of past Yankee greats including Reggie Jackson, Paul O'Neill, and Thurman Munson. The new stadium was gorgeous, clean, and very interesting with all kinds of murals, pictures, memorabilia, and more! This new stadium is state-of-the-art complete with plasma T.V.'s everywhere and it even has a bar called Mohegan Sun Sports Bar in the middle of the outfield seating! A huge HD T.V. screen that must have been 50 feet tall rises sky high to the left of the outfield and keeps the crowd interested. At the top of the game, the Yankees introduced themselves individually on the big screen. Then, they honored six Tuskegee Airmen, the United States first black fighter pilot group during World War II. CC Sabathia was starting pitcher for the Yankees. This was shaping up to be another great Yankee win. However, the game took a turn for the worse when starting Indians pitcher David Huff was hit in the head with a line drive from A-Rod. Cleveland pitcher Arron Laffey gave up six runs in relief. However Joba Chamberlain also gave up seven runs in relief for the Yankees. The Yankees fought, but the Cleveland Indians fought back. It was a very physical game riddled with injuries.
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher David Huff #28 was struck in the head with a line drive from A-Rod, during the third inning of the game. He was lying motionless on the ground for quite a while and was helped off of the field in a stretcher. As he left for a CT scan at the local hospital to make sure he was alright, Huff gave a thumbs-up to the nervous crowd and they politely cheered. The play itself resulted in an RBI double for A-Rod, as the ball had ricocheted off of Huff's head and landed in right field. A-Rod then quickly headed to the pitchers mound to check on Huff. The scan came back negative, but as a precaution Huff remained in the hospital for the next few hours to recuperate. As the replay ran on the plasma T.V.'s, the crowd let out a collective "Ooooh!" as they observed Huff's injury in slow-motion. Arron Laffey came in as pitcher for Cleveland and things started to go the Yankee's way! Laffey gave up 6 runs, and walked three batters. He only gave up two hits. However, by the time the fourth inning was over, the Yankees led 9 to 3. Sabathia, having given up seven hits and five runs, left in the sixth. Unfortunately for the Yankees, Cleveland scored runs in the fifth and sixth inning to come back to an 11-10 lead by the seventh inning, thanks to seven runs allowed by relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain for the Yankees. Big Hitters Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez drove in three runs apiece, and Derek Jeter hit an RBI double, but the game was out of their hands by the last few innings, and the Indians came back to win their highest-scoring game of the season, Cleveland 13, Yankees 11.
History Note: On April 16th, 2009, the New York Yankees played their first game in the new stadium against the Cleveland Indians. On Sept. 11th, 2009, Derek Jeter secured his 2722th hit, surpassing a record set by Lou Gehrig.
Also, on May 29th, 1995, Jeter made his big leauge debut at Seattle, and went 0 for 5. On Saturday, May 29th 2010, Jeter went 3 for 5 and tied Bernie Williams for second in Yankees history to get his 449th double.
-C.T. Minardi
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher David Huff #28 was struck in the head with a line drive from A-Rod, during the third inning of the game. He was lying motionless on the ground for quite a while and was helped off of the field in a stretcher. As he left for a CT scan at the local hospital to make sure he was alright, Huff gave a thumbs-up to the nervous crowd and they politely cheered. The play itself resulted in an RBI double for A-Rod, as the ball had ricocheted off of Huff's head and landed in right field. A-Rod then quickly headed to the pitchers mound to check on Huff. The scan came back negative, but as a precaution Huff remained in the hospital for the next few hours to recuperate. As the replay ran on the plasma T.V.'s, the crowd let out a collective "Ooooh!" as they observed Huff's injury in slow-motion. Arron Laffey came in as pitcher for Cleveland and things started to go the Yankee's way! Laffey gave up 6 runs, and walked three batters. He only gave up two hits. However, by the time the fourth inning was over, the Yankees led 9 to 3. Sabathia, having given up seven hits and five runs, left in the sixth. Unfortunately for the Yankees, Cleveland scored runs in the fifth and sixth inning to come back to an 11-10 lead by the seventh inning, thanks to seven runs allowed by relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain for the Yankees. Big Hitters Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez drove in three runs apiece, and Derek Jeter hit an RBI double, but the game was out of their hands by the last few innings, and the Indians came back to win their highest-scoring game of the season, Cleveland 13, Yankees 11.
History Note: On April 16th, 2009, the New York Yankees played their first game in the new stadium against the Cleveland Indians. On Sept. 11th, 2009, Derek Jeter secured his 2722th hit, surpassing a record set by Lou Gehrig.
Also, on May 29th, 1995, Jeter made his big leauge debut at Seattle, and went 0 for 5. On Saturday, May 29th 2010, Jeter went 3 for 5 and tied Bernie Williams for second in Yankees history to get his 449th double.
-C.T. Minardi
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