Monthly Archives: February 2009

Where IS the Local Sports Media – How About Doing Some Investgative Reporting?

Posted on February 28, 2009 by theHoundDawg

It’s been more than a week since the brain surgeons snatched Renardo Sidney from the Bruins, and the brilliant investigative reporters of the Los Angeles media have yet to utter a word as to what really happened. Within a day … Continue reading →

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Except for Good-Guy Andy Roddick, Tennis Sucks

Posted on February 23, 2009 by theHoundDawg

I said at the beginning, I would not write about the boring game of tennis, but this issue needs discussion. Unlike selfish female stars like Venus Williams, who made a patronizing reference during her trophy presentation, Andy Roddick bypassed the … Continue reading →

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Scumstripe Legacy – The House that ‘Roids Built

Posted on February 18, 2009 by theHoundDawg

Andy Pettitte, Roger Clemens, Jason Giambi, nim-rod, the list goes on. Forget about the Mets’ “Citi Field”, the new Bronx stadium needs to be named “The House that ‘Roids Built” In listening the nim-rod yesterday, what struck me the most … Continue reading →

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Keep Michael Vick OUT of the NFL!

Posted on February 16, 2009 by theHoundDawg

There is no more vile, disgusting person on the sports scene than Michael Vick. He received little more than a slap on the wrist for his despicable actions, and I am extremely angry that there is so much talk about … Continue reading →

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Dodger Starting Staff Ages Quickly

Posted on February 12, 2009 by theHoundDawg

I’ve written a few posts this off-season about the makeup of the Dodgers’ starting staff, basically referring to the lack of experience and depth. In the past week, Ned has gone the other extreme, signing every out-of-work cast-off he could … Continue reading →

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Scumstripe a-rod is a Liar and a Cheat

Posted on February 9, 2009 by theHoundDawg

With the report of nim-rod’s positive 2003 test for illegal steroid use, we had to go back and post the video of his interview with Katie Couric, where he DENIED ever using the stuff: Breaking NewsSee Peter Gammons’ exclusive interview … Continue reading →

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Alfred Aboya – the Second Coming of Brad Wright

Posted on February 8, 2009 by theHoundDawg

In 1980, UCLA recruited two highly sought after centers, Stuart Gray, and Brad Wright, who both came to UCLA in 1981, playing for coach Larry Farmer. Stuart Gray won the starting center spot for the 1981-2 season, and kept it … Continue reading →

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Lakers Hit Stride and Dominate on Key Road Trip

Posted on February 8, 2009 by theHoundDawg

The end of January saw the Lakers begin a key 6-game road trip, with key stops in New York, Boston, and Cleveland. One game into the trip, and they lost Andrew Bynum for much, if not all, of the rest … Continue reading →

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Bruins and Clippers Both Getting it Together

Posted on February 7, 2009 by theHoundDawg

Since losing two of three games in late January, including an embarrassing meltdown against Washington, the Bruins have played with an intensity they had not shown this season, and fueled by the best play ever from Alfred Aboya and Nikola … Continue reading →

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Clippers Find a Bandaid or Two – Win a Game

Posted on February 6, 2009 by theHoundDawg

All it took was a bandaid and a couple of ice packs, and the Clippers won a game. Actually, after weeks of suffering with the heart of the team on the sideline, today meant the return of Zack Randolph, on … Continue reading →

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Signing Day – The Day After

Posted on February 5, 2009 by theHoundDawg

Late yesterday, UCLA cemented a top recruiting class with the signing of receiver Randall Carroll, a speed-burner that the brain surgeons thought they had locked up. The Bruins had earlier signed TE Morrell Presely, who sc also thought was set … Continue reading →

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UCLA Recruiting Nets Hope for 2009

Posted on February 4, 2009 by theHoundDawg

National Signing Day in Westwood, thought rated at only No. 16 in the country by rivals.com, and No. 10 by scout.com, on closer inspection, looks like some major talent will be helping the Bruins really begin the next, hopefully winning, … Continue reading →

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