The SportsTalk Shop: Phillies “Future” Lineup
For the last several months, people have been playing the role of Phillies General Manager, trading players right and left without the burdening restrictions of having to negotiate with another team. They’ve theorized about trading Cole Hamels for three future MVPs while swapping Ryan Howard and Jonathon Papelbon for a pair of Cy Young award…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: Wizards NBA Draft Predictions
Last week we took a look at the 76ers lottery “success” and their outlook to the June 25th NBA Draft. Today, we take a look at a Wizards team that finds itself looking to continue building on its already established core. After a sweep over Toronto in the opening round of NBA Playoffs, the Wizards…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: On The Fence
Everybody has an opinion. We hear it all the time. That’s especially true when the conversation turns to sports – the more passionate the subject, the more vehement the position. I suppose I am no different. But there is one new area in college athletics that has me on the proverbial “fence”. I just do…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: NBA Draft Preview – 76ers
Over the next couple of weeks we’ll take a look at the two NBA teams in the RCN viewing area and how they’ll approach this year’s NBA Draft, which will commence on June 25. Today, a look at your Philadelphia 76ers. #1: “The #3 Pick Wasn’t That Bad” I know fans of “the tank” were…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: ESPN – Not!
(Author’s note: Due to the Memorial Day holiday and upcoming District XI baseball championships, I am repeating an earlier blog from November, 2012) As the RCN sports crew travels around from venue to venue, we, happily, hear from so many viewers. The compliments far outweigh the criticism and, most of the time, the criticism centers…
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