Editor’s…er blogger’s note(s)

In response to my Nov. 25th post:

- Okay, maybe Subway Super Bowl was a little much…but come on – the Jets were 8-3 despite some mediocre first-half of the season performances. Since then, they’ve managed a 1-3 record, and have watched in amazement as Chad Pennington puts together an MVP-caliber season. The Dolphins are 10-5, and have their foot on the throats of the Jets’ season. If they can come away with a win next week, or get some help from the Patriots – they’re in the playoffs.

- As for Big Blue, after some Plaxico drama and a couple of hiccups the last two weeks, they came away with a HUGE win against Carolina Sunday night. The G-men rushed for an insane 301 yards (thanks in part to the return of Brandon Jacobs, as well as Derrick Ward turning in the greatest game of his career.) More importantly, they picked apart the Panthers on their final drive in OT, with a couple of huge gains on the ground from Ward, and Jacobs finishing the job for the game-winning TD. This win gives the Giants home-field advantage for the playoffs, and secures them as the team to beat in the NFC, and possibly the entire NFL.

A note about my Oct. 28th post:

Since I just mentioned my good friend Plaxico Burress in  the above paragraph, why not take a look and see what he’s up to? We know he’s been suspended from the team, but what’s he been doing with his new-found spare time?

http://enews.earthlink.net/article/spo?guid=20081222/494f1ed0_3ca6_15526200812221282790355

Plax. Behind on your insurance premiums? I’m sure you couldn’t afford to pay – what with your $7 million per year salary (not to mention millions in bonuses you would’ve been awarded).

Just another example of what I had referred to in my post…not a DUI, but something just as (if not more) foolish… 

In response to my December 18th post:

I stand corrected, the Knicks cant just not close games…they can’t start them either. New York got off to a slow start against the Bucks, en route to a home loss Friday night. Then, they trailed Boston by 19 at the end of the first quarter Sunday night, but bounced back time and time again, cutting the lead to single digits on multiple occasions. I will say this: the Knicks gave the Western Conference champs (in their building)  all they could handle, and also made several runs against the defending-champion Celtics before slipping away late in the game.

How can they take their game to the next level and get back into playoff contention? Stop living and dying with the 3-pointer. While hitting 3’s kept the Knicks in the game against Boston, it was Rajon Rondo’s ability to attack the basket which proved to be too much for the Knicks. They need to look to the low post on occasion; David Lee has become so solid down low, it boggles my mind why they don’t give him more looks. The man has an excellent field goal percentage, and it’s not from chucking up 3’s. He does what no other Knick will do, and that’s fight for offensive Leebounds and wreak havok in the paint. New York would also improve if Al Harrington can work on a post-up turn-around J, something he’s got the agility and size to do, but rarely puts into action. The man is in love with the 3, and too often is either hot or cold, and that’s that. The Knicks need consistency out of Harrington if they’re going to have any chance at making a run as the season continues….

- Thanks for reading; more to come soon.

P.F.

Knicks hang tough, but fall short against Lakers

It came down to a last second hail mary 3-point attempt by Chris Duhon, but the Knicks couldn’t quite hold off the Laker’s second half comeback.
The Knicks led 65-50 at halftime, but weren’t able to hold off Kobe who finished with 28 points.
Though New York struggled closing out the win, they showed remarkable fight, and the ability to hang with one of the top teams in the league.
Watching the game, it became apparent what the Knicks are lacking in the post-Crawford/Randolph era. With no go-to scorer, the Knicks looked to the hot hand of Nate Robinson late.
Though Nate Rob was on fire, at his undersized 5′9, he’s not the premiere late game option the Knicks are going to need to win big games.
Al Harrington looked to be that guy as he earned Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors last week, but Harrington has to shoot a lot to maintain his stroke. He was a non-factor last night.
The Knicks played well on their road trip, and return to the Garden Friday against the mediocre Bucks. Don;t be surprised to see New York continue their strong play against Milwakee, but their real test will come Sunday against the defending champion Celtics. Look for Al Harrington to be the deciding factor if they’re going to make some noise against the East’s top team.

“Til death due us part” not enough for some fans…

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/15/opinion/15mon3.html

I’ve always said I’ll be a Yankee fan ’til the day I die.

I’ve been one-upped.

As you’ll read in the NY Times article titled “Pondering the Ultimate Sky Box,” Major League Baseball has set no boundaries as to their marketing possiblities, and the scary thing is – people will actually buy the stuff.

You can now purchase your officially licensed MLB casket, featuring the logo of your favorite team. The caskets first went on sale at the Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown, Long Island. They go for about $5,000 – about 20% more than the regular model.

Don’t be surprised to see the NFL, NHL, and NBA follow suit.

My favorite part of the article:

“The first baseball coffin was reported sold, prepaid by a Mets fan. He told a sports writer at The Daily News that it was only appropriate because “they’re going to drive me to my grave.”

I’ve always loved sports, and always will…but I have to say I was truly taken aback by this one. That’s about all for this entry – more to come soon, and thanks for reading…