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John Jay Closes the Book on another Successful Season
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons Click For All Fall Slideshows On Thursday October 31, John Jay hosted Horace Greeley in the semifinal round of the sectionals and were hoping for another rematch versus Lakeland in the finals. But a 2-0 loss spoiled the chance, and while another chapter won’t be written, Coach Debbi Walsh closed the book on this season with pride.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
The Wild, Wild NFC West
Once Week 12 is officially over, I'll start on the yearly tradition of composing week-by-week playoff scenarios and looks at the playoff picture up until the last week of the season. However, this is something that has to be talked about right now, and it's the NFC West this season. Holy Toledo! The NFC West is 2/3 through the season, and they're on an even keel. No byes remaining for any of the teams; they've all played 11 games in 12 weeks. As we football fans have seen, the NFC West has been quite cluttered this year, with both teams being up and down for most--if not all--of the season.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Top Scoring Players on Fantasy Football (Week 11)
Well, folkx, we are at that crucial period in the Fantasy Football season, and depending on the type of league you're in, you're down to either the final five weeks of the regular season, or the final four weeks. In a standard league, Week 11 begins the final five weeks of the regular season, though some leagues may only allow 14 regular season matchups and a three week playoffs that ends on Week 17. By this point, any and all trade deadlines have pretty much passed, so whatever team you have is yours in the long haul. If you have a pretty strong record by this point, the playoffs are in your future. If you're in the middle of the pack, hit the waiver wires. Anything worse, be prepared for that consolation tournament.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Goals, Goals, and More Goals
The Colorado Avalanche pulled out a narrow and late win in DC over the Washington Capitals, putting us two up on our current four-game road trip. Now, it's off to the Sunshine State for games against both teams, and first off, it's the Florida Panthers--the reigning, defending, undisputed Stanley Cup Champions. Now, it's no secret that I don't really think too much of the Panthers' Cup win. After all, they beat a Lightning team who we wrecked two years prior, they beat Boston because everyone does, they needed favorable calls to beat the Rangers, and they beat Edmonton--the ultimate "fool ya" team in the NHL. So yeah, the road wasn't as perilous, but that's irrelevant. The relevant thing is, they won it.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Heads to Section Finals with 2-1 Victory Over Pleasantville
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Click for all Fall Slideshows On Wednesday October 30, Somers traveled to Pleasantville for the semifinal round of the sectionals, and the Tuskers weren’t swayed by the bracketology. The girls took a 2-0 first half lead and the margin held for 30 more minutes. Still, a Pleasantville goal at 9:01 did sew some doubt but not on the field, according to Julia Arbelaez.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Stays Undefeated with 38-7 Victory Over Brewster
Please see pledge, tip and subscribe buttons below. Click For All Fall Slideshows On October 18, Somers stayed home on Friday night, and Logan Ruby helped his teammates quickly put their feet up on a play the defense was practicing all week. “Right before, I called it out, because I knew exactly what they were going to do,” said the corner back,” and the forewarning set the table for the rest of the game.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Storms Back for Five Set Victory over Lakeland
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons Click for all Fall Slideshows Video Clips On Tuesday October 22, John Jay traveled to Lakeland and took aim at keeping the Wolf train rolling. At the outset, though, the express was definitely not running. “It’s so easy to get down in a position like that, and say, I guess we don’t have it tonight,” said Coach Tom Rizzotti of the 2-0 game deficit. But this team’s real itinerary is nonstop, and their true form eventually took hold.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
How the NFL’s Salary Cap Impacts Team Building. AI-Generated.
How the NFL’s Salary Cap Impacts Team Building The NFL, known for its intense competition and league parity, has established a level playing field where every team, regardless of wealth, has the opportunity to build a competitive roster. At the heart of this equilibrium is the salary cap, a financial system that restricts the total amount of money each team can spend on player salaries each season. While the salary cap aims to keep the competition fair, its effects reach beyond simply limiting spending; it influences how teams construct their rosters, their strategies, and their long-term planning. This article explores how the NFL’s salary cap impacts team building, including the strategies teams adopt, the challenges they face, and the delicate balance between star players and roster depth.
By Mutonga Kamauabout a year ago in Unbalanced
NBA News: Luka Dončić is expected to miss time due to a wrist injury, per Shams Charania
According to ESPN Senior Insider Shams Charania, he reported that Mavs' superstar guard Luka Dončić has suffered a wrist injury and is "expected to miss time," which is a serious blow for Dallas fans. Fans and viewers are wondering how this injury would affect the Mavericks' season because the franchise has not yet given an official timetable.
By Michael Reynosoabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Alexandar the Great
It was a Thursday night in Our Nation's Capital, and the Colorado Avalanche headed there after getting a big road win over the Flyers in Philadelphia. This was the second game of the road trip, and with this meeting, the season series was over already. The first meeting was at Ball Arena, and that was the game where the Avalanche's top players returned to the team for the first time, but even so, the Avalanche were not victorious in what was the last game of a four game homestand.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
CrossFit: The Sport of Fitness | An Inside Look at CrossFit Exercise
In the world of fitness, CrossFit has emerged as both a cultural movement and a sport, revolutionizing how people approach physical fitness. Launched in the early 2000s, CrossFit combines high-intensity functional movements that range from weightlifting and cardiovascular workouts to gymnastics. It's defined as “constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity,” and it aims to build strength, Flexi This essay explores what makes CrossFit unique, its core components, its benefits and challenges, and the reasons behind its massive popularity worldwide.
By Housekeepingabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls in Overtime to Tappan Zee
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons Click for all Fall Slideshows On Monday October 28, John Jay traveled to Tappan Zee for the quarterfinal round of the sectionals. Three versus six, the Wolves bust out with a first half goal and had visions of the semis. But the second half had the home team forcing a tie, so overtime would raise the roof for one team and crush the other in despair.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
