Monthly Archives: March 2009

Four Left

Posted on March 29, 2009 by theHoundDawg

It isn’t exactly Duke, Oklahoma, Missouri and Louisville (March 17 post), but a Final Four of Michigan St., Villanova, North Carolina and Connecticut still isn’t four number ones, or three and a number two as the “experts” picked. The Bruin … Continue reading →

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Angels’ Pitching Strength Now Major Worry

Posted on March 26, 2009 by theHoundDawg

Despite losing Jon Garland and Frankie Rodriguez to free agency this past off season, pitching still remained an Angel strength coming into the 2009 season. As the start of the season fast approaches, holes in the starting staff are reaching … Continue reading →

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Numbers Game Means Goodbye to Some, Hello Again to Other Former Dodgers

Posted on March 23, 2009 by theHoundDawg

The numbers game has apparently hit the 2009 Dodger outfield hard, as it looks like Joe Torre will be carrying only four outfielders to start the season. Starters Manny Ramirez, Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier will be joined by only … Continue reading →

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First Round Blues

Posted on March 22, 2009 by theHoundDawg

Well, the First Round is history and overall I’m a totally unimpressive 33-15, but the brain surgeons lost their game two, and all of my Final Four picks are alive and well, as we await the Sweet Sixteen. My concerns … Continue reading →

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NCAA Tournament Day Three

Posted on March 21, 2009 by theHoundDawg

My overall numbers are only so-so after Thursday and Friday games, and the disappointment of BC’s falling apart against the brain surgeons, is staggering. Other teams that failed theHoundDawg and themselves, include upset losers West Virginia, California and Clemson, and … Continue reading →

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The Pres Does His Brackets

Posted on March 18, 2009 by theHoundDawg

President Obama does his brackets.

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Thoughts on the NCAA Tournament

Posted on March 17, 2009 by theHoundDawg

While I have been down on UCLA, especially of late, they should get by VCU, and looking at the match-ups, give Villanova a tough game. As good as ‘Nova is, they do not out-size the Bruin frontcourt, and Aboya should … Continue reading →

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Thoughts the Day Before Selection Day

Posted on March 14, 2009 by theHoundDawg

A lot of good to excellent teams are limping into the NCAA tournament, having suffered unexpected defeats in their conference tournaments. In a major upset in the ACC, Florida State today defeated Number One North Carolina, in the Big-10, Michigan … Continue reading →

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Pistons Owner and World-Class Philanthropist Bill Davidson Has Died

Posted on March 13, 2009 by theHoundDawg

Bill Davidson, self-made billionaire, noted sports owner, and one of the great philanthropists of his era, died today at age 86. At various times, he owned several different professional sports teams, most notably the Detroit Pistons, which he bought in … Continue reading →

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SHAME at Staples

Posted on March 13, 2009 by theHoundDawg

In 2006, UCLA lost the NCAA Tournament final by 24 points, and in 2007 they lost the semi-final by 10, both times to great, great Florida teams. Last year, they lost the semi-final to an excellent Memphis Tiger team. Embarrassing … Continue reading →

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Best Joke of the NFL Off-Season: Kurt Warner in the Hall of Fame

Posted on March 6, 2009 by theHoundDawg

During the oh-so-painfull to observe Kurt Warner contract negotiations of the past few weeks, I have been dumbfounded by hearing more than one commentator say that “Kurt Warner is a future Hall-of-Famer”. Huh? Here’s a guy that has spent more … Continue reading →

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Why Have Announcers if They Ignore the Game?

Posted on March 5, 2009 by theHoundDawg

In watching the UCLA/Oregon State game this evening, I was appalled by the announcing. I’ve come to expect that while action is going on on the court, the FOX Sports West Prime Ticket Blah Blah Blah Regional Sports Network Cable … Continue reading →

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