Monthly Archives: February 2011

G’Bye, Duke

Posted on February 28, 2011 by theHoundDawg

Willie, Mickey, and the Duke

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NBA Trades Made and Not Made – Points Guards Pack Your Bags

Posted on February 25, 2011 by theHoundDawg

This week’s trade flurry has shaken up the NBA West and made the occupation of point guard the favorite of real estate agents across the country. First, what did NOT happen: The Lakers did NOT trade Andrew Bynum, a good … Continue reading →

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Today’s Mason-Ireland Love Fest for Scumbag Pete Carroll Made Me SICK!

Posted on February 22, 2011 by theHoundDawg

Don’t get me wrong – I like Steve Mason and John Ireland and love their sports talk show. But, I was thoroughly nauseated by the little bit of their interview with uncle petey that I caught, and then their follow-up … Continue reading →

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Education Suffers but Football is King

Posted on February 22, 2011 by theHoundDawg

Texas Tech University faculty members were due $3 million in raises for 2011, when the administration determined the necessity of freezing all such raises. In these perilous economic times, such freezes have become all too commonplace, and astute educators can … Continue reading →

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Mario Outdone and Blake Griffin Traffic Jam

Posted on February 20, 2011 by theHoundDawg

Mario Solis was actually outdone on the late KNBC news last night, by anchorman Chris Schauble. They had this exchange: Solis: “The NBA All-Star game tip off tomorrow is at 4:00.” (actually 5:30 PST; he only missed it by 1-1/2 … Continue reading →

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2011-2012 Basketball Horror

Posted on February 17, 2011 by theHoundDawg

The UCLA Athletic Department is in the process of making the 2011-2012 basketball season a nightmare for the Bruin faithful. We have known for a couple of years now of the total renovation of Pauley Pavilion, that there would be … Continue reading →

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Final Injury is the End for Jim Edmonds

Posted on February 8, 2011 by theHoundDawg

For most of the past two decades, Jim Edmonds was not only the best centerfielder in baseball, but the finest defensive player in the game. Period. No argument. Combine that with his power and overall hitting prowess, and above all, … Continue reading →

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Jerry Jones Super Bowl Embarrassments Continue to Mount

Posted on February 6, 2011 by theHoundDawg

Guess this is a day for lists. Poor Jerry Jones: 1. For months prior to the season, he hyped his Cowboys, assuring friend and foe alike that they would be playing in HIS stadium’s Super Bowl. Didn’t quite work out … Continue reading →

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Guaranteed to Happen at Today’s Super Bowl

Posted on February 6, 2011 by theHoundDawg

Guaranteed to happen today: 1. Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, and other members of the broadcasting crew will again bring up the sexual assault allegations made against Ben Roethlisberger, and totally ignore the FACT that the only quarterback in this year’s … Continue reading →

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