Monthly Archives: April 2009

How Does Mario Solis Keep His Job?

Among the great sports announcers we’ve had in LA over the years, from the play-by-play superstars like Vin Scully, Chick Hearn, Bill King, and Ralph Lawler, and the reporting stars, like Jim Healy, Dick Enberg, and Fred Roggin, there have … Continue reading

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While We Were Away, Part 1

After being away from SoCal, and much of the sports world, for almost nine days, some random thoughts: The Angel pitching woes just keep getting worse. Since April 14, they have now also lost Dustin Moseley, Darren Oliver, and Kevin … Continue reading

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More Questions for Dodger Starting Staff

Eric Stults did a great job tonight, replacing now-injured “Ace”, Hiroki Kuroda, but with Kuroda out and James McDonald’s poor performance last night, the Dodgers’ starting staff is again in awful shape. Pedro Martinez wants $5 million and the Dodgers’ … Continue reading

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It’s About Time that the NCAA Gets Going on SC Crime Wave

The LA Times reported this morning that finally there is some activity in the NCAA investigations of the shameful culture of the flaunting of NCAA rules throughout the sc athletic department. The article states that the two major investigations – … Continue reading

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Thought to be Dormant, Angels’ Curse Returns with a Vengeance

For decades, there appeared to be a curse hovering over the the Los Angeles-California-Anaheim-Los Angeles Angels, who suffered through one tragedy after another. Young and talented players, including some stars and many potential stars, died tragic deaths, many during the … Continue reading

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the Season Starts in Fifteen Minutes

As the 2009 season is about to start, I think… 1) I underestimated the Royals. They should overtake the Tigers, and maybe even Chicago. 2) In perusing the 2009 Award Winners as picked by the experts at Yahoo, I think … Continue reading

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Out-of-Town

theHoundDawg will be away for a few days, and will not be able to post again until April 23d. Have a good week.

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The Season Starts Sunday – This is How It Will End

AL 2009 Boston – A healthy Beckett and a return to form from Brad Penny, and the BoSox won’t be caught. Tampa – Last year was no fluke, but not enough with Boston in their division. New York – More … Continue reading

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Broncos and Bears Really Help Each Other

Today’s trade between Denver and Chicago is one that, though one sided when considering value for value, does figure to really help each team. Chicago gave up way to much for a young, unproven, QB – their own established NFL … Continue reading

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NOT So Fast

Well, I guess we will still have t floyd to kick around. Hope he and his band of thugs continue to enjoy their plasma tvs on south Fig.

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Bye-Bye, Timmie

On this great day in SoCal for college sports, we celebrate the apparent run across the California-Arizona border by the usc brain surgeon’s slimeball t floyd. May he continue his questionable recruiting, blind-eye to supporter and agent payoffs, and on-court … Continue reading

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More Questions for Dodger Starting Staff

Eric Stults did a great job tonight, replacing now-injured “Ace”, Hiroki Kuroda, but with Kuroda out and James McDonald’s poor performance last night, the Dodgers’ starting staff is again in awful shape. Pedro Martinez wants $5 million and the Dodgers’ … Continue reading

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