June 30, 2009
by Dan Bilicki In: Soccer
They may have scored four goals in their first four matches of the tournament, but the Germans were able to put four in past a beleaguered English side yesterday to take the UEFA U-21 Championship.
If there’s a person to blame for England’s loss, it’s suspended goalkeeper Joe Hart. If he hadn’t been a complete idiot [...]
No Comments »
June 29, 2009
by Dan Bilicki In: Ice Hockey, Soccer
Since the NHL draft was about as exciting as watching grass grow and the biggest deal involved a player that will be a free agent on Wednesday, well, is it really worth mentioning in any more depth than this paragraph? The answer is a resounding “No.”
There was an event that managed to pique my interest [...]
No Comments »
June 26, 2009
by Dan Bilicki In: Basketball
Well, that was a predictable top-two picks. From here on out, let’s just say I didn’t do too well on the predictions side of things. But, wouldn’t you rather read commentary than my gloating? Thought so…
The Thunder taking Harden here is the first thing that busted up my mock. I thought if they didn’t take [...]
6 Comments »
June 25, 2009
by Dan Bilicki In: Basketball
I’m sure any fan of sports or fan of drafts knows what a mock is since they happen to be plastered all over the internet by every writer imaginable. To not have one is just silly now-a-days in an era of instant analyses and opinions at every turn. So what do I think will happen [...]
No Comments »
by Dan Bilicki In: Soccer
Sure, it’s no USA 4, USSR 3, but yesterday’s victory by the States over the No. 1 country in the soccer world is one of the most shocking upsets I’ve ever seen. With Spain pounded the goal with shot after shot and the U.S. defence threw themselves around to block some great chances. Goalie Tim [...]
1 Comment »
June 23, 2009
by Dan Bilicki In: Basketball, Ice Hockey
Who’s great idea was it to schedule two drafts in one week? Actually, nix that, two drafts over the course of three days. With the NBA draft kicking off with Blake Griffins’ selection (read: sentencing) by the Clippers on Thursday night, it will start a draft-heavy weekend. You see, since the NHL has decided to [...]
2 Comments »
June 22, 2009
by Dan Bilicki In: Basketball
The most ridiculous story of the day This headline jumped out at me from SI.com today and really, there’s no need to even write the punch line; it’s all in the headline.
5 Comments »
June 19, 2009
by Dan Bilicki In: Football
It’s a common assumption that how great a NFL coach is measured by his record and his Super Bowl rings. I think one factor of a coach’s greatness is how successful the coaches in his “tree” are. And right now, looking at how a guy like Josh McDaniels is mangling the Denver Broncos, how can [...]
1 Comment »
June 18, 2009
by Dan Bilicki In: Soccer
Soccer and youth go together like cookies and milk, beer and pizza, Lennon and McCartney – all great things – that’s why the Under-21 European Cup is such a sight to behold. We’re witnessing the future of the beautiful game come to life before our very eyes,
There are two undisputed future stars in the tournament [...]
1 Comment »
June 17, 2009
by Dan Bilicki In: Baseball
Really, are we supposed to be surprised that Sammy Sosa is reportedly on the list of 104? It’s really gotten to the point where finding out that the heroes of baseball’s recent years isn’t even interesting; it’s annoying.
What annoys me the most is how names like Sosa’s and A-Rod’s have leaked. It feels like violations [...]
2 Comments »