Monthly Archives: June 2010

Three Hours to Havoc

Posted on June 30, 2010 by theHoundDawg

Three hours to go until havoc time – get those checkbooks ready! Since we last met, Doc Rivers has learned that his family doesn’t want him home too much of the time, so he is re-upping with Boston, which could … Continue reading →

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Monumental Series for the Dodgers

Posted on June 30, 2010 by theHoundDawg

The three games in SF to start this week provided a monumental step up for the Dodgers, on several fronts. Since briefly pulling into a tie with the Padres a couple of weeks ago, the Dodgers have been floundering, including … Continue reading →

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Lakers, Phil, and Next Season

Posted on June 29, 2010 by theHoundDawg

Next season is now, and the future of the Lakers depends on Phil Jackson coming back. If rumors from south Florida are true and LeBum and Chris Bosh will be joining Wade with the Heat, once again to be coached … Continue reading →

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Joe Torre, the Dodgers, and Angels, and More

Posted on June 27, 2010 by theHoundDawg

Throughout his tenure with the NY Yankee scumstripes, Joe Torre was perhaps criticized more for his handling of his pitching staff, and in particular his bullpen, than for any other aspect of his game. As the Dodgers looked like they … Continue reading →

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NBA Season Over But the Jokes Go On and On

Posted on June 27, 2010 by theHoundDawg

The NBA season is over, but the riot (i.e. jokes), continues: 1) The ludicrous NBA draft. The NBA draft system is absurd. No team has their own draft pick, no team picks their own players. No trades, just pick the … Continue reading →

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On the Road

Posted on June 21, 2010 by theHoundDawg

Well, theHoundDawg just got back last night from four days in the bay area. Thanks to satellite radio and Tommy’s fabulous Mexican restaurant in SF, I didn’t miss too much LA sports. Thursday eve in SF, I was able to … Continue reading →

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The More They Say, The Worse They Make It

Posted on June 16, 2010 by theHoundDawg

Ah, for the good ole days when the prevailing sound from sc was silence. The more the astoundingly arrogant uncle petey carroll has to say, the more ridiculous he sounds, and likely the more the good folk in Seattle are … Continue reading →

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Poetry in Motion: BCS Schools and Wanabees Vie For Mega-Conferences – This Cannot End Well

Posted on June 12, 2010 by theHoundDawg

Bye, Bye, Big 12; So long, Big 10; Pac 10, I knew you well. Right now, they are the Big Nought, the Big 11, and the Pac 11. Tomorrow, they could be anything. Colorado is now in the Pac [Insert … Continue reading →

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Just What I Feared

Posted on June 12, 2010 by theHoundDawg

So, I’m out walking the dogs late this morning, and as I feared, KSPN 710 – ESPN Radio in SoCal, is broadcasting a soccer game. No brain surgeon aftermath. No Laker prognostications. No NCAA realignment banter. No Dodger-Angel interleague series … Continue reading →

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USC TROJANS, RIP

Posted on June 10, 2010 by theHoundDawg

THE REPORT is in, the sanctions have been announced, and justice, incredibly, has been done. First, the official penalties: Postseason ban in football following the 2010 and 2011 seasons; Loss of 30 total football scholarships over the 2011, 2012 and … Continue reading →

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USC Rumors Abound – What Will It Be?

Posted on June 9, 2010 by theHoundDawg

Rumors abound – but we will know tomorrow. The LA Times just reported loss of 20 scholarships, two-year bowl ban, and what else?????? Can’t wait ’til tomorrow for NCAA report. 10:00 pm update – ESPN reports forfeiture of 2004 wins.

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Why Can’t Sports Use Technology to GET IT RIGHT?

Posted on June 8, 2010 by theHoundDawg

In this electronic age, where most human activity is monitored, recorded, and evaluated, where technology is able to observe and record minute actions millions of miles away, where the NFL can show an instant replay of every movement on their … Continue reading →

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