Monthly Archives: July 2009

Sporting News’ 50 Greatest Coaches List – Some Hits, Some Misses

Posted on July 31, 2009 by theHoundDawg

The Sporting News pretty much stays out of the news these days, but they did raise some controversy this week when they released their poll of the 50 greatest coaches of all time. I absolutely agree with their choice of … Continue reading →

Posted in College Basketball, College Football, Major League Baseball, NFL, NHL | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Vick Should Rot in Hell, NOT Get Millions to Play Football

Posted on July 29, 2009 by theHoundDawg

Michael Vick did not “make a mistake” as his apologists argue. He ran a for-profit criminal enterprise for several years, He partially designed, and financed, and ran on his own property, a dog-fighting ring, participating in breeding, training, fighting, and … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Jason Who II and a Four Game Streak

Posted on July 21, 2009 by theHoundDawg

Well, after a very shaky first inning, Jason Schmidt gave a decent impression of a major league pitcher for another four innings last night, and tonight Randy Wolf got the run support missing from his starts most of the season, … Continue reading →

Posted in Major League Baseball | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Jason Who?

Posted on July 20, 2009 by theHoundDawg

On December 6, 2006, Dodger starting pitching woes were forever resolved, with the signing of Jason Schmidt to a three-year contract, at the bargain basement price tag of $47 Million, a mere $15.5 to $16 mil per season. What a … Continue reading →

Posted in Major League Baseball | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Kershaw Rights the Ship – Is He Already the Guy?

Posted on July 19, 2009 by theHoundDawg

The Dodgers started the season’s second half by being embarrassed in back-to-back losses to Houston. Lack of timely hitting, Chad Billingsley’s continued recent struggles, and an overall aura of complacency, all colored what appeared to be two lackluster performances. Then, … Continue reading →

Posted in Major League Baseball | Tagged , | Leave a comment

As Usual, Pitching is Key, as Second Half Begins

Posted on July 16, 2009 by theHoundDawg

As the second half of the season is set to begin, pitching is, as always, the key to success down the stretch. First, and in consideration of rumor number one, which may just be speculation and defective, stupid controversy created … Continue reading →

Posted in Major League Baseball | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Life, Liberty, and the Enjoyment of Baseball, and Restrooms, Too

Posted on July 8, 2009 by theHoundDawg

A little more than two years ago, before the beginning of theHoundDawgSportblog, I wrote in another forum about the following: The NY Yankees, in their efforts to force patriotism on their fans, not only do not allow fans to leave … Continue reading →

Posted in Major League Baseball | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Laker Off-Season Begins with Ups and Downs

Posted on July 8, 2009 by theHoundDawg

In the three-plus weeks since the Lakers became NBA Champs, a lot has happened to the team. First and foremost, Phil Jackson has agreed to return next season. That means that regardless of what player decisions the personnel gurus make, … Continue reading →

Posted in NBA | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment