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Can The Detroit Lions Finally Bounce Back?. Top Story - March 2022.
In Sports, it’s fair to argue that, almost anything is entitled to heated debate. Whether that be, in the NFL, the legitimacy of Matt Ryan’s hall of fame credentials or the current best half back or corner in the game. In the domain of the National Football League much is bound for interpretation, and little is cemented as clear truth. Far from such speculation, however, remains a sorrowful constant of several decades, if not the merging of the ‘Superbowl era’. This, the repetitive failure of the ‘Detroit Lions’. Since 2000, the Lions have bolstered a measly five winning seasons – with only two surpassing 10 wins. During this period, the team achieved the miserable feat of a winless season, somehow with a rookie Calvin Johnson amongst their ranks. Fans haven’t celebrated a playoff win since the Barry Sanders era of the Motor City when Rodney Peete and Erik Kramer laced up at QB. In a league of highs and lows, it’s far from hyperbole to suggest the Lions have seen far more lows than highs. Yet, currently, we reach a crossroads in the franchise’s lengthy history. Like the Bengals post Dalton, Detroit are poised upon a new era post Stafford. The question arises, however: Can they embrace this opportunity for change and turn around, like Cincinnati? Or stumble upon this pivotal hurdle?
By Martin S. Wathen4 years ago in Unbalanced
Jeff Pearlman Comes Home to Discusses His Book and the Life of Walter Payton
Photo by Nick Zolotko Author Jeff Pearlman recently came back to his hometown of Mahopac, New York to discuss his most recent book Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton. At the Mahopac Library, before an audience of about 30, Mr. Pearlman delved into the complex life of this American sports giant. Of course, the multiple layers of Payton's life had Pearlman detailing the controversy he endured in light of an account that had much of the sports world aligned in outrage by the book's insights.
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Unbalanced
Lady Hammers Finish Amazing Season with a Loss in US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional Finals
Somers FC 13U Girls Soccer just completed their season with a 21-1-6 overall record, and the sole loss was to the New England Surf in the finals of the US Youth Soccer Eastern Regionals. Unable to hold a 2-1 halftime lead, the Lady Hammers fell 5-2 in the Championship game. But better than any trophy, their coach revels in both the growth he’s seen in the last five years, and a cohesion that goes beyond the field.
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Arsenal Reaches Semifinals of US Club Soccer National Championship
The town of Somers couldn’t have asked for much more in the success that the FC 13U Girls Soccer team had in falling just short of the US Youth Soccer Nationals. But the fair sex having their say, the FC Somers Arsenal Boys (u17) weren’t quite done talking for the town, and a one goal first half deficit versus Eclipse Select Academy in the semifinals had the team in reach of a national championship.
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Unbalanced
After a Successful 20 Year Run as John Jay Head Football Coach, Jimmy Clark Hangs up his Cleats
If you know Jimmy Clark, you're not surprised when he responds to questions with a little playful sarcasm before coming back to how he really feels. In retirement, the exiting head coach is no different. “I couldn’t take it anymore,” he joked about his departure from John Jay. But Clark's actual reasons and feelings are about as sincere and heartfelt as it gets.
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Unbalanced
What on earth are they doing? I’m blowed if I know, but they call it Rugby Union.
It’s so cold your fingers are stinging, you’d say it was pouring with rain except it’s coming in horizontally so you can barely see, you’re covered in mud, exhausted from an hour of intense physical and mental effort and you still have 20 minutes to go, and after all the rough impacts from the last hour, even your bruises have bruises. No, it’s not the entry course for the army special forces, it’s a game of rugby union and you love it, or you will once you’re back in the club-house with a beer/rum in hand.
By Michael Darvall4 years ago in Unbalanced
Rafael Nadal's 21st
Rafael Nadal's 21st Grand Slam triumph watched by 5 million users Rafael Nadal made history at the 2022 Australian Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in a thriller in the final to become the first man in tennis history to win 21 Grand Slams. Meanwhile, Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win the women's singles title in over four decades.
By Fahim4 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Wrestling Coach Taught us to Stand on Our Own
In late December 2021, a Somers Icon passed away at the age of 79. Richie Gnida graduated from Somers in 1959 and got his teaching degree from SUNY Cortlandt in 1965. He began his career as a gym teacher and wrestling coach in Middletown and then assumed those duties at Somers in 1968. “He transformed the wrestling program to a powerhouse,” said Somers Grad and former Somers Wrestler and Somers JV Wrestling coach John Urgola.
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Unbalanced
Coach John McKissick: Legacy for All
Dear Coach, The hot and humid August morning found me pulling the black cap over the green football helmet that designated me as a third-string player. You blew the whistle that started the grind of practice to begin my first high school football season.
By J. S. Wade4 years ago in Unbalanced
Super bowl LVI
It's official the Cincinnati Bengals and LA Rams are going to the Super Bowl this weekend, Sunday kick off at 3:30pm PST. It has been a crazy year to say the least. The 2020-2021 NFL season was played in it's entirety, but the stands were completely empty. We finally were allowed to have stands full of fans back in attendance for the first time since the pandemic started. This season was also extended from 16 to 17 regular season games, this was done by converting one of the four preseason games into a regular season game. Covid of course was a problem all throughout the season across all 32 teams. The Football world lost John Madden, RIP. Then last but not least, the craziest news dropped only a few days ago. Tom Brady has officially retired after 22 long seasons in the NFL, honorable mention to Ben Roethlisberger's farewell tour this season. So now onto the big game.
By Dyllon Rodillon4 years ago in Unbalanced
CAN the BENGALS mesmerize the NFL in 2022? & Rise To Greatness?
From the jump of the 21, 22 NFL season, my allegiance has remained steadfast and optimistic. I can assure you my enjoyment of being a BENGALS fan has only increased. Now we can say to all the doubters, "We in There!" The underdog in my competitive blood has been consistently rooting for the Cincinnati BENGALS, actually since midway of last season. The fact they previously finished last place in the AFC division LAST YEAR had no impression on who I'd be riding with this season. And a great season for football it has been! I admit me and the NFL fell out over that Kaepernick situation and all the confusion behind it. But as of recent years, my love for a game of excitement and the NFL has slowly but surely returned. Yes indeed, I love the action-packed, ANY GIVEN SUNDAY football season. Six months of gridiron fever. All true NFL football fanatics are glued to Sunday festivities. For example, personally, the television is broadcasting one division while another device is showing the other. The perfect solution to choosing which game to follow, dual technology.
By D.C.@UN-BrokenGRAMMAR4 years ago in Unbalanced
