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For the Love of the Game: 'I Am Sad'... and Other Thoughts on the Giants' 2018 Season So Far
I am a fan of the New York Giants and I am sad; I am sad that this season has not started out the way I thought and it looks like it's already over for the Giants before it even got started.I bought into the "revamped" offensive line. I bought into the fact that Eli Manning still had something in the tank. I bought into the fact that a coaching change would be a difference; that anyone is better than that ass-hat Ben McAdoo. I thought the Giants, with shiny offensive weapons such as Saquon Barkley and Odell Beckham Jr., would lead the Giants to be closer to the 11-5 team of two years ago than the 3-13 team from last year.Well it looks like I was WRONG—very, very wrong.
By Aaron Tobin-Hess7 years ago in Unbalanced
Confessional Time
Like many Canadian kids growing up on the Prairies, I had dreams of playing hockey at a higher level. Believe it or not, playing in net as a goaltender was, at the time, a huge part of that dream. I worked hard at trying to make myself a faster, stronger, and more resilient player whom any scout would be crazy to overlook. I didn't tell anyone in case it didn't work out, but now I am at a point in my life where I think writing about this side of myself is a safe thing for me to do.
By Marjorie Roden7 years ago in Unbalanced
A Picture Can Tell 1000 Words, Part 2
A few more shots from the ones taken during the public training camp skates at the Winnipeg Jets' annual Fan Fest held at the Bell MTS Iceplex just off the perimeter in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After getting my shoes a bit less muddy from the walk from the closest bus stop (hint to anyone running in the Winnipeg civic election, ADD A BUS ROUTE OUT THERE as the half hour walk, which has a good chunk of it along the Trans-Canada highway, is more than slightly scary!!! Ok, rant done... for now, LOL), several hundred shots were taken during the camp so these moments that many hockey fans could not watch could be shared with them. Above is a shot of Jets' assistant captain Mark Scheifele early in the morning action as he watches for a pass to come his way.
By Marjorie Roden7 years ago in Unbalanced
The Wit Offensive of Muhammad Ali
The typical white alpha male can strut, peacock, and demonstrate his sense of superiority over lesser men with ease. The black alpha male—even in today’s society—cannot. The legacy of racism, of racial inequality and stereotypes, still plays a significant part in how confident black males are perceived. And so what is readily seen as an authentic sense of selfhood emanating from a white alpha male will only too often be interpreted as aggression and threat when displayed by a black male. As a result, beyond the world of on-screen characters played by the likes of Will Smith and Idris Elba, the black alpha male relies on different qualities to communicate his superior status, one of which is wit.
By Jason J7 years ago in Unbalanced
Western Conference 2018-2019 Playoff Prediction
These are the Western Conference teams likely to place top 8 and make the playoffs. The obvious number 1 team in the West is the Golden State of course. However, there are a few potential teams that could challenge the champs. Here are the rankings for the 2018-2019 season in the Western Conference.
By Jake7 years ago in Unbalanced
Empower Yourself with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art and a sport in its own right. It falls under the category of combat sport, but requires close contact with the opponent. Signature moves include grappling, locking, and ground wrestling.
By Ryan Brown7 years ago in Unbalanced
Eastern Conference Playoff Prediction for the 2018-2019 NBA Season
These are the top 8 teams in the East. Looking at the possible playoff picture for the Eastern Conference. Celtics are easily the front-runner, but are the any teams that could pose a challenge? Here is the rankings before the 2018-2019 season.
By Jake7 years ago in Unbalanced
Youth Sports Culture
The sun isn't yet up and the air has a fall chill to it as you breathe in the day. The rest of the household is still asleep, but out the door you go, into the violet-skied morning. A quick workout, maybe a stretching session if you have time before morning practice starts. The day is filled with workouts, practice, school, more practice, some sort of appointment or meeting. You find yourself stumbling to your room after the sun has set. An hour of homework and shoving some food into your body before you crawl into bed, setting your alarm for another early morning. Day after day, week after week.
By Lizz Darcy7 years ago in Unbalanced
What's Next for Anthony Joshua?
In front of a packed Wembley Stadium, Anthony Joshua went on collect his 22nd victory Saturday night with a 7th round knockout of the stouthearted Russian, Alexander Povetkin. Joshua now holds an impressive 22-0 record, with 21 of those victories coming by way of knockout. Joshua encountered, perhaps unexpectedly, a great deal of pressure from Povetkin in the early rounds of the fight, but settled down and found his jab by round 4. AJ was then able to hurt Povetkin with a big right hand, leading to a stoppage shortly after.
By Matt Lyon7 years ago in Unbalanced
