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Avalanche Game 49 Recap: Preparing for the Break
The Colorado Avalanche were coming off a very big win against the Washington Capitals, where Nathan MacKinnon, well, did it again. Another four-goal game for the man leading the way in the Hart Trophy race, and five points over all in the Avs' 6-2 win. MacKinnon left that night as the points leader, but entering this night, he was behind Nikita Kucherov by one point. Seriously, this will be one hell of a race.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Falls Short in Comeback versus John Jay
After ending their break with a victory over Eastchester last week, Somers was hoping to follow up with a win over John Jay. The home game on Wednesday January 3, the Tuskers fell behind 21-9 and looked defeated before intermission. But the girls battled back and a three point deficit with two minutes remaining in the game had a comeback in clear view.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Holds on in 49-42 Win Over Somers
Back from break, John Jay traveled to Somers on Wednesday January 3 and didn’t come out with any rust. The Wolves built a 21-9 second quarter lead and looked well on their way. But the Tuskers put some squeak to their wheels, and when Arianna Adelmann sunk a triple, the three point fourth quarter difference suddenly had the game in doubt.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Chiefs and Ravens Set to Battle in AFC Championship
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens gear up for their highly anticipated clash in the AFC Championship game. For the sixth consecutive time, the Chiefs find themselves in the championship game, a testament to their consistency and dominance in the AFC. Tom Brady leaves the AFC and everyone thinks they have a chance now and then comes Patrick Maholmes. However, standing in their way is a formidable Ravens team led by the electrifying NFL MVP favorite Lamar Jackson. As the teams prepare to face off, the stakes are at its highest, with a ticket to the Super Bowl on the line.
By Brandon Shimada2 years ago in Unbalanced
Previewing the NFC Championship Clash 49ers VS Lions
In the upcoming NFC Championship battle, the San Francisco 49ers will face the Detroit Lions in a game that promises hard nose football, strategic clashes, and a test of mental fortitude. Dan Campbell, the Lions' head coach, emphasizes disruptive and aggressive play, highlighting the importance of responding effectively to the ebb and flow of the game.
By Brandon Shimada2 years ago in Unbalanced
Avalanche Game 48 Recap: The Natural
It's been 11 seasons, and I still can't believe we have such a superstar in Nathan MacKinnon. I remember the tail end of that shortened 2012-2013 season, and Avs fans were talking about the draft. Who would we get? Seth Jones was talked about a lot, but then this Nathan MacKinnon kid became the hot topic. So that was the name we decided to go with. We drafted MacKinnon, and he had quite the rookie year. Got his first taste of the playoffs, had 10 points. Eight of them were assists, three of them were in Game One. Back then, I thought, "We have ourselves a good one here."
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Defeats Hen Hud 42-28
Click below last year's photos On Tuesday, December 19, John Jay traveled to Hen Hud and fell behind 28-18. So the next two matches were crucial, and after Austin Omin got his team a six spot, Jake Llanos must have felt the weight of his turn for the entire team. “No, I just focused on my match,” said the 170 pounder, and the results can’t be argued with.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Football For a Buck Tracks the Rise and Fall of the USFL
When the USFL hit the scene, the idea of spring football was pretty intriguing. The new league then signed Herschel Walker and notice was demanded. I probably tuned in and likely didn’t last more than a few plays. The same goes for the first USFL Championship game in 1983. More high profile signings following and the piqued interest ebbed again. None of these people were Giants, so the league was more a nuisance to me, and the move to fall sounded absolutely ridiculous. The three dollar settlement amused in the extreme, and the silliness was appropriately relegated to the dustheap. But when I heard Jeff Pearlman was writing a book, that also sounded intriguing, and I’m glad I gave it more than a passing glance.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Divisional Playoff Recap: No More Excuses
Well, Buffalo Bills and fans, you're out of the playoffs, you're out of luck, and most of all, you're out of excuses. This was the Bills' best chance to finally exorcise the demon known as the Kansas City Chiefs. We know the history. They faced each other twice in the playoffs before. The first time was the 2020 AFC Championship, which KC won. At that time, the Bills were getting their feet wet as a perennial AFC superpower. The following year was a different story. 2021 AFC Divisional Playoff; high scoring battle, Gabe Davis scored four touchdowns in that single game--or as I love to call it, an Al Bundy. Here's the thing: Al Bundy's team didn't allow the opponent to tie the game in the final 13 seconds of regulation. Of course, overtime saw KC win the toss and go all the way, prompting a lot of crying from Bills fans about the OT rules, leading to the NFL changing them again. Last year, the Bills didn't even get to KC, because they lost at home in the same round, this time against the Bengals. Ouch.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Avalanche Game 47 Recap: Top Nate Dogg
Saturday saw the Colorado Avalanche's five game road trip come to an end. What a trip, though. Game 1 was the comeback win in Toronto. Game 2 was the heartbreaking loss in Montreal. Game 3 featured another comeback in in Ottawa, and Game 4 was a tough loss in Boston. The fifth and final game of this road trip sees the Avs in Philadelphia against a Flyers team who appears to be playoff bound.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
The Sad Golden Rule in the NFL: Only White Coaches are Allowed to Have Mulligans
I've said this for a good bit, and it's about time I call it out. Now, let me make one thing clear. Yes, I (and everyone else) heard the news that the Dallas Cowboys will keep Mike McCarthy for another year. However, he is not part of this problem. For better or worse, McCarthy does have a strong and accomplished record, and he has won a Super Bowl. Yes, most of that was thanks to Aaron Rodgers, but the record's there, mistakes or not.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Boys Can’t Keep up with Mamaroneck in 72-43 Loss
On Wednesday December 27, Somers traveled down county for the Pelham High School Winter Tournament and faced Mamaroneck in the first game. Growing them big down county, the Tigers had height inside, and at the same time, used the advantage to make plenty of space outside. The combination proved too much, and the Mamaroneck Tigers didn’t waste much time to exert dominance.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
