The SportsTalk Shop: Parades, Highlights & Reflections
The next several days at the RCN TV studio is known as “parade week.” We know, based on the feedback we get from our viewers each year, that our audience loves the fall/Halloween season and their community parades that celebrate the holiday. These parades feature many local residents and organizations that we serve. That means…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: A Loss
Every week, while doing a game, someone wins and someone loses. Announcers, and I am one of them, praise the winners and talk about how difficult it might be to rebound from a loss, and coming back the following week. It’s just the verbiage of sports. This past week, the RCN studio family suffered a…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: Phillies Season Review/Roster Projections
While the Eagles have clearly stolen the sports spotlight in the Eastern Pennsylvania region, the Phillies’ “positives” this season should not be forgotten. With their season coming to an end (and insights on the baseball playoffs with MLB.com’s Bill Ladson, and other guests, here: rcn.com/atvn/sports-talk), here’s a look at the top three “feel-good stories” of…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: Debates and Football
Obviously, I spent much of Sunday watching NFL football. Between the Eagles, the Steelers, and the Red Zone, the day was filled up from 1:00 – 7:30. And, once you get into that frame of mind, it is hard to adjust to other programming. It is an afternoon of adrenaline. Other programming on Sunday consisted…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: MLB Playoffs
The American League The Rangers had the best record (95-67) in the American League. Amazingly, they won 36 one-run games. And, more amazingly, their bullpen has not been all that good, ranked 14th in the league. That does not bode well for them in the playoffs. The Indians pitching staff WAS strong, but no longer. …
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