Author Archives: theHoundDawg

The NFLPA Should Have Boycotted the Super Bowl

Posted on February 4, 2012 by theHoundDawg

Not that many years ago, professional athletes, including the biggest stars in the NFL, were worker bees, not unlike auto workers, masons, teamsters, and school teachers. They received low salaries, needed second jobs in the off seasons to support their … Continue reading →

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First Skirmish Goes to Clippers

Posted on January 15, 2012 by theHoundDawg

The first skirmish in the 2012 Battle of LA is over, and the clear winner is…….. da Clippers. The Lakers out-shot the Clippers overall, thanks primarily to Clippers’ bench players Randy Foye, Ryan Gomes, and ex-Laker Brain Cook shooting a … Continue reading →

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I Knew I’d Seen That Tim Tebow Throwing Motion Before

Posted on January 14, 2012 by theHoundDawg

After watching Tim Tebow for most of this season, it finally dawned on me who it is that his throwing motion reminds me of. It is none other than the guy I consider to be the greatest fielding second baseman … Continue reading →

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AFC Limping Into Playoffs

Posted on January 4, 2012 by theHoundDawg

On the eve of the NFL playoffs, it’s not just the Pathetic AFC West, but the entire AFC that is limping forward. In the East, the Pats ended up breezing to the East title when the the Big Mouth Bag … Continue reading →

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Fight Boredom Bowl Face Off All That Was Expected

Posted on December 31, 2011 by theHoundDawg

A T & T Park is a great place to watch a baseball game. The park itself is perfectly constructed to view the game, the accommodations are first class, the staff is friendly and helpful, and that view of San … Continue reading →

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Enigmatic Lakers Pull Even with Easy Win over Awful Knicks

Posted on December 30, 2011 by theHoundDawg

Following their 0-2 start, the Lakers pulled to .500 with wins against a bad Utah Jazz team and an awful Knicks team. After demolishing Utah, consistent play from Kobe and Pau Gasol and the Lakers new-found depth contributed to an … Continue reading →

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Embarrassed by Kings, Lakers Still Looking for Win No. One in Utah

Posted on December 27, 2011 by theHoundDawg

The Lakers last evening put on a great impression of the Los Angeles Lakers, c. 1993, led by historic coach Randy Pfund, and featuring the play of the likes of Sedale Threatt, Anthony Peeler, Doug Christie, and Eldon Campbell. They … Continue reading →

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Lakers in Sacramento to Face Kings

Posted on December 26, 2011 by theHoundDawg

The Lakers play at Sacramento tonight, which is in and of itself a story, with the Kings having all but relocated to the Honda Ponda in Anaheim this past off-season. But, they remain in Capital City, and now play in … Continue reading →

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The Myth of the Point Guard

Posted on December 26, 2011 by theHoundDawg

Question – What do the following NBA current and former stars have in common: Dirk Nowitzki, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, Tim Duncan, Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O’Neal, David Robinson, and Hakeem Olajuwon? Answer: NONE are point guards. … Continue reading →

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Clippers Win Opener For First TIme in Recorded Memory

Posted on December 25, 2011 by theHoundDawg

The Clippers 19-pt win over Golden State was even better than the 15 point margin predicted here yesterday. After a hit-and-miss first half, in the second half the multi-point-guard system worked well, and newcomers Chris Paul, Chauncey Billups and Caron … Continue reading →

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