WWL Held Over Blog http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/ en Copyright 2008 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 14:27:37 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.36 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Ranking the NFL's games on their "watchability" Dominic Bonvissuto of Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation Blog rates this weekend's NFL match-ups. He's now made my weekly rotation of blogs. Congrates to Dominic. However, I still prefer Big Daddy Drew's Jambaroo on Deadspin, but I'm not allowed to link to a column containing more profanity than "Good Will Hunting." Read more.

]]> http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/11/ranking_the_nfls_games_on_thei.html http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/11/ranking_the_nfls_games_on_thei.html Sat, 10 Nov 2007 14:27:37 -0600 Let the Yankees' collapse continue... You might think I'm piling on with posting this one. You'd be absolutely right. I AM piling on against the Yankees. My dad hates it when I do this, especially when the targets are either A-Rod or Roger Clemens. Enjoy. The Clemens took 'Roids argument.

(Thanks to The Big Lead for linking me to this.)

]]> http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/11/let_the_yankees_collapse_conti.html http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/11/let_the_yankees_collapse_conti.html Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:10:37 -0600 SEC v. PAC-10, Round 232 Pat Forde of ESPN.com breaks down a what-if? style match-up between the SEC and PAC-10 on the football field. The good news: SEC better overall. Bad news: Top Pac-10 teams could--and likely, would--compete with top SEC programs. Read more.

]]> http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/11/sec_v_pac10_round_232.html http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/11/sec_v_pac10_round_232.html Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:06:20 -0600 CP3 + Peja = "Master Blaster" For those of you who got the "Beyond Thunderdome" reference, no...I'm not implying that Peja has "the mind of a child" or anything. I'm just trying to say that when the two of them are on their game, it's going to be pretty friggin' hard to beat them. Unless you're armed with a dog whistle...but I digress. Read more.

]]> http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/11/cp3_peja_master_blaster.html http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/11/cp3_peja_master_blaster.html Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:47:20 -0600 Colts v. Pats just like Hogan v. Andre the Giant The Mighty MJD, who writes 'The Debriefing' for AOL Sports, writes this insightful piece on Sunday's clash of the NFL titans, comparing the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots to Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant in the days leading up to Wrestlemania III. If you've ever watched and enjoyed wrestling growing up in the 80s, it's a must read. Read more.

]]> http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/11/colts_v_pats_just_like_hogan_v.html http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/11/colts_v_pats_just_like_hogan_v.html Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:02:15 -0600 Super Mario explains what happened to the Colorado Rockies... Thanks to Big Lead for guiding me here...

Dane Cook would like this Super Mario reference, I think.

]]> http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/super_mario_explains_what_happ.html http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/super_mario_explains_what_happ.html Wed, 31 Oct 2007 07:07:52 -0600 Beckham giving to charity for fire victims David Beckham will play in a fundraising soccer match with proceeds going to the American Red Cross and Salvation Army, ultimately benefiting the victims of the southern California wild fires. Read more.

]]> http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/beckham_giving_to_charity_for.html http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/beckham_giving_to_charity_for.html Sat, 27 Oct 2007 12:54:53 -0600 Reporter asks, "Where have you gone Aaron Brooks?" Kudos to AOL Sports for coming across this one first. Bill Rhoden, great writer for the New York Times, not to mention a go to guy on ESPN's Sports Reporters, asked this question in his latest column. Read more. The best thing about the article? He's reminded of Aaron Brooks by what? The natural disaster in San Diego.

Here's the reason nobody's called Aaron Brooks, Mr. Rhoden: because he's an overrated, mistake prone quarterback who thought way too highly of himself and acted like nothing was ever his fault. This guy smiled so damn much after every sack, interception or blown offensive drive I believe #2 must have kept his own dentist on call 24/7 during his tenure in New Orleans.

I've never seen an athlete smile so much in the face of poor circumstances. That's not optimism, folks, that's Brooks saying, "Hey, I'm collecting another pay check. Lucky me!"

]]> http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/reporter_asks_where_have_you_g.html http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/reporter_asks_where_have_you_g.html Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:32:24 -0600 List: Cities in a sports slump -- No New Orleans!? Sports Illustrated has a list of 10 towns across America mired in a sports slump and, surprisingly, New Orleans isn't one of them. Okay, they've got the stalwarts: Philadelphia, Cleveland and Buffalo. But also making the list are New York and Los Angeles. Huh? Sheer lunacy, SI. Read more.

]]> http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/list_cities_in_a_sports_slump.html http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/list_cities_in_a_sports_slump.html Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:39:57 -0600 And on the 8th day, God fashioned Josh Beckett's right arm 35 to 2 strikeouts-to-walks ratio. 1.20 ERA this postseason. Yep, Josh Beckett is otherworldly in late September and October. The tone was set early for the Red Sox, as Beckett fanned the first three batters and lead off hitter Dustin Pedroia (all 5'9" of him) hit a towering shot off the top of the Green Monster to give Boston a 1-0 lead.

The best part about last night? Having Eric Gagne coming out of the bullpen to close the game. Good decision by manager Terry Francona to send out the shakiest reliever on the team with a fat lead in order to build up his confidence.

Now, I could have linked to any game recap, but I chose to link to the Boston Globe's version if for no other reason than Dan Shaughnessy's video recap of the game. Shaughnessy, who made his bones with the whole 'Curse of the Bambino' schtick, looks and sounds like a man who found out his tires were slashed in the parking lot while giving the post-game recap.

It's like Shaughnessy finally realized, "Hey, these guys are now consistently good, there's a positive vibe around them. I can no longer hock my stuff about a curse anymore and generate massive revenue. Crud."

You LIVE in Boston, Mr. Shaughnessy. At least LOOK like you're having fun watching and reporting on your team crushing the opposition in a World Series game. Sheesh.
Read more.

]]> http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/and_on_the_8th_day_god_fashion.html http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/and_on_the_8th_day_god_fashion.html Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:47:18 -0600 Held Over: My brother no longer welcome in the Superdome I would like to go further in depth about the game itself, but I'd be remiss if I did not use this opportunity to discuss a few fan-related issues with my reading public. Yes, all nine of you. There are three particular groups / individuals I'm dropping the hammer on this week. Read more.

]]> http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/held_over_my_brother_no_longer.html http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/held_over_my_brother_no_longer.html Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:32:04 -0600 "Here comes your 19th nervous breakdown!" of the World Series No, I haven't analyzed the World Series for 19 years, but YOU try working a Rolling Stones lyric into a blog headline!

Oh, wait, I got one: "Hey, hey! Youk! Youk! Get off of my cloud!"
Anybody? Anybody?

AOL Sports posted this World Series breakdown today, allowing me to focus on more important things...like celebrating Newcastle United's win over Tottenham Hotspur on Monday.

]]> http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/here_comes_your_19th_nervous_b.html http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/here_comes_your_19th_nervous_b.html Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:56:04 -0600 Bring Kevin Youklis the finest mead in all of Beantown! Has there been a better pop culture nickname for a baseball player than Kevin Youklis being called 'Youkon Cornelius' by the sports bloggers? Not only does he resemble the character from "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," but his name is so similar sounding...fun stuff for a dork like me who needs even more reasons to love the Red Sox and its players.

Anyways...here's a Sports Illustrated write-up on Youk's triumphs over the years. Classic 'chip-on-the-shoulder' guy. Baseball needs more guys like him and David Eckstein in the world. Read more.

]]> http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/bring_kevin_youklis_the_finest.html http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/bring_kevin_youklis_the_finest.html Sat, 20 Oct 2007 13:23:22 -0600 Yep, Notre Dame fans ARE that irrational Speaking as a fan of the Fighting Irish, I found this to be hilarious. Cause the way this season's going, I NEED to laugh about it to avoid crying. (Courtesy of The Big Lead). Watch the Video.

]]> http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/yep_notre_dame_fans_are_that_i.html http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/yep_notre_dame_fans_are_that_i.html Sat, 20 Oct 2007 12:25:35 -0600 It's Sports Quiz time!!! New sports quiz courtesy of AOL Sports.

]]> http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/its_sports_quiz_time.html http://www.beloblog.com/WWLTV_Blogs/heldover/2007/10/its_sports_quiz_time.html Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:25:42 -0600