Clyde E. Dawkins
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I'm a big sports fan, especially hockey, and I've been a fan of villainesses since I was eight! My favorite shows are The Simpsons and Family Guy, etc.
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What Went Wrong: Abdicated
This really hurts. This was not an easy season for the Colorado Avalanche. The offseason was epic. We were the Stanley Cup Champions. That is the most amazing feeling in sports--being the team that ended up with the greatest and most prestigious trophy in sports. We Avalanche fans spent the entire offseason celebrating that Cup and drinking in the fact that we were at the top of the heap, the Head of the Table, or to borrow from The Flintstones, "the Grand High Poobah." It was an absolutely wonderful feeling, but it was back to work.
By Clyde E. Dawkins12 months ago in Unbalanced
The Boston Bruins in: "How to Blow a Historic Season in Just 14 Days"
You know, if there's one thing I can't stand in sports, it's undeserved crowning and chest-pounding. I've seen it a lot in sports, and the latest example was the Boston Bruins. Unlike the braggarts who pound their chests without any merit, when I'm wrong, I'm actually man enough to admit it. I actually had this team missing the playoffs, and all they did was win 65 games and rack up 135 points. That's all. It was just a record in both categories. No big deal. I can handle being wrong about that. What I can't handle is people jumping to conclusions and crowning this team as the best Bruins team of all time. I was even told that this year's team was as good as the 1980s Oilers.
By Clyde E. Dawkins12 months ago in Unbalanced
19 Years in the Making: Leafs Finally Advance
They did it! They finally did it! Normally, I would be writing a "What Went Wrong" piece about the Tampa Bay Lightning, but I can't do that, because I don't want to take away from this moment. The Toronto Maple Leafs ended up going to overtime in Game Six of their Atlantic Semifinal series against the Lightning; a game that saw Auston Matthews strike first, only for Steven Stamkos to tie it up in the 3rd period. 1-1 was the score heading into the fourth frame, and I watched with anticipation, hoping the Leafs would pull this off. We would see John Tavares, the current Leafs captain, take the puck, shoot it, and it found its way into the net.
By Clyde E. Dawkins12 months ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: From Wild to Mild
It's hard to believe that 20 years have passed since the Minnesota Wild had their only legit playoff run. It was their first time in the playoffs, and it was their third season of play. They won back-to-back seven-game thrillers over the Colorado Avalanche (in what would be Patrick Roy's final playoff series) and the Vancouver Canucks, but their trip to the Western Conference Final saw them run into the Great Wall of Giguere. Even so, it seemed like we would see more of this from the Wild as the years went by.
By Clyde E. Dawkins12 months ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: No Goalie is an Island
April 28, 2023 had to be a historic day in playoff hockey. Four Game 6s took place. Four elimination games. One of them took place in Long Island, as the New York Islanders managed to stave off elimination two nights prior with a win in Game Five of their series against the Carolina Hurricanes. The road 3-2 win earned them one more chance on home ice, and it did look good for the Isles. They did score first, and that 1-0 score held up after the first 50+ minutes. However, Sebastian Aho tied it up on a crazy backhand, and overtime would see Paul Stastny squeak one past Ilya Sorokin, and that squib ended the Islanders' season.
By Clyde E. Dawkins12 months ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: Jets Grounded by Golden Knights in Familiar Fashion
This has to be the longest that the first round has surpassed before finally getting its very first elimination. It looked like we would see all eight Division Semifinal series go at least six games. This was the 11th day of this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the third straight to feature at least one elimination game. The New York Islanders were the first to face elimination, avoided it on Tuesday. Next up was the Florida Panthers, they avoided it on Wednesday. The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Winnipeg Jets both faced elimination tonight, and while the Bolts stayed alive for one more game, the Jets couldn't, as they were taken down easily by the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Five of the Pacific Division Semifinals.
By Clyde E. Dawkins12 months ago in Unbalanced
XFL Week 10 Recap: Let the Games Begin
For the first time since the XFL's original debut in 2001, we have a completed season. The 10th and final week of the XFL season took place with a lot to decide in regards to this year's playoffs. Saturday's action began with a playoff relevant matchup between the St. Louis BattleHawks and the Orlando Guardians, with the BattleHawks looking to nab the North Division's second spot. The Hawks and the Seattle Sea Dragons were vying for that position, with one of them getting it with a win and a loss from the other team. If both teams lost, the Hawks would get in, but both teams winning would need tiebreakers to be determined.
By Clyde E. Dawkins12 months ago in Unbalanced
The World Heavyweight Championship is Back!
Hours prior to Monday Night Raw's beginning, it was reported that Triple H had a huge announcement as part of the episode's synopsis. My first two thoughts: the upcoming WWE Draft was involved, and I figured/hoped that he would address the World Title situation. Sure enough, Triple H did address Roman Reigns, adding that Reigns' near 1000-day reign as WWE's Undisputed Universal Champion was mentioned, as well as the fact that he hasn't defended the title as much. After stating that the WWE and their fans deserved more than that, Triple H then mentioned the Draft--saying that in the upcoming Draft, when Reigns is drafted by either Raw or SmackDown, he'll take his title and stay there.
By Clyde E. Dawkins12 months ago in Unbalanced
Villainess Review: Carolyn (Secrets on Greek Row)
I was looking forward to this film, Secrets on Greek Row, mainly because the title reminded me of the 2021 film, Secrets of Sorority Row. That film gave is a very fantastic villainess, and I figured that this one wouldn't disappoint. The film actually opened with a scene from 2007, where a businessman, Roger Lancaster, was facing some consequences, as he had sexually assaulted one of his employees, Vera Quaid. So in a moment similar to that predator doctor from The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, with the Sword of Damocles hanging over his head, Mr. Lancaster commits suicide.
By Clyde E. Dawkins12 months ago in Geeks
XFL Week 9 Recap: Close to the Finish Line
Hard to believe that the XFL season is almost over. There hasn't been a completed XFL season since the first year all the way back in 2001, but this go-around is nearing the finish line, and it will be quite a climactic finale. Week 9 actually had a chance to complete this year's playoff field, and again, here is the XFL's playoff format. The format sees the top two teams in each division (North and South) qualify, and after the regular season ends, the division championship games commence. Home field is determined by regular season record, and of course, the winners advance to the XFL Championship, which will be played in San Antonio this year.
By Clyde E. Dawkins12 months ago in Unbalanced
