Sunday, January 31, 2010
Lee
In case you are wondering why i have not posted a blog about David Lee being the biggest NBA All-star snub is because I assume some one will back out thus letting Lee in. Therefore i will not have to post something baout why i think it is a discrace he has not been allowed in the game.
The history of the Hockey Mask.
The Hockey Goalie Mask that has saved lives, was once seen as a joke and embarrassment to the game. Its hard to imagine that at one time goalies did not use face masks. In 1959 Jacques Plante (right) missed numerous games due to a facial issue. While playing for Montreal netminder Plante was struck in the face early in a game vs the Rangers and became injured with a broken nose. With their back up goalie also eing injured Plante re-emerged after treatment with a home made mask. The coach Toe Blake at that point felt that this was a discrace to the game and was livid and irrate, but Plante refused to continue to play unless he was permitted to wear the mask. Blake and Plante agreed that once the cut had healed that Plante would disguard the mask, they won 18 in a row. Then Plante shed the mask and Montreal lost 3-0, the mask was back the next game and the Montreal Canadiens would then eventually win there 5th stanley cup. Although Plante was an innovater, he wasn't the first. In 1929 Clint Benedict wore a home made leather mask ( below with hat) to protect his nose, but that was only for one game. Plante would be the first to use the mask on an everyday basis. Plante is also in the Hockey Hall Of Fame. The Masks have come along way, from being home made to being professionaly customized to what ever the athlete wants. In some cases the artwork has nothing to do with the team and is pretty cool. It lets them express what ever they choose.
Here is a history of the evolution of the Mask.
In the late 70s Gerry Cheevers would draw stiches on his mask everytime and place he was hit in the face, symbolizing the damage that would of been done with out the mask.
A way to pay homage to the innovators.
otice the Ear on the side, the hair on the top and the strap also at the top + the stitches.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Jim Boeheim
Jimmy Boeheim the other day gave us a little comedy during his post game press conference
Which is a tad different then the past.
Which is a tad different then the past.
Revis Island
As the Pro Bowl nears lets take a look at the players who drowned trying to escape REVIS ISLAND
Receivers vs. Darrelle Revis And Rest Of The NFL
| Week | Receiver | vs. Revis (Rec-Yds-TD) | Avg vs. rest of NFL | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andre Johnson, Texans | 4-35-0 | 7-105 | 9 |
| 2 | Randy Moss, Patriots | 4-24-0 | 5-86 | 12 |
| 4 | Marques Colston, Saints | 2-33-0 | 5-70 | 9 |
| 6 | Terrell Owens, Bills | 3-13-0 | 4-76 | 4 |
| 10 | Mike Sims-Walker, Jaguars | 3-49-1 | 4-54 | 7 |
| 11 | Randy Moss, Patriots | 5-34-1 | 5-86 | 12 |
| 12 | Steve Smith, Panthers | 1-5-0 | 5-70 | 7 |
| 13 | Terrell Owens, Bills | 3-31-0 | 4-56 | 4 |
| 15 | Roddy White, Falcons | 4-33-0 | 5-75 | 10 |
| 16 | Reggie Wayne, Colts | 3-33-0 | 7-82 | 10 |
| 17 | Chad Ochocinco*, Bengals | 0-0-0 | 5-70 | 9 |
| *Snapped streak of 120 consecutive games with a reception (targeted 4 times) | ||||
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Warner snubbed.
Cardinals quarterback and borderline hall of famer Kurt Warner outranked the Cowboys' Tony Romo in the pecking order for quarterback alternates to the 2010 game, but only Romo will get credit for a Pro Bowl season. Injury replacements who are themselves injured apparently do not get Pro Bowl recognition, but the players who replace them in the annual all-star game do qualify in the NFL's eyes. These things matter in the bigger picture because Pro Bowls are one measure for evaluating whether a player should gain enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. If Romo became a three-time Pro Bowl choice only because Warner's ribs were too sore for him to play in the game, should Warner's health prevent him from claiming a fifth Pro Bowl on his résumé?
Brett Favre, Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers were voted to the Pro Bowl from the NFC this season. Brees became ineligible when the Saints advanced to the Super Bowl. Donovan McNabb replaced Brees as first alternate. Favre withdrew, citing an ankle injury. Warner was next in line as second alternate. Romo was the third alternate. The Cardinals and the NFL would not confirm the order for alternates, but Warner's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said Warner was in line for a spot on the NFC roster. Josh Ellis, writing for the Cowboys' Web site, identified Warner as the second alternate, ahead of Romo. The NFL would confirm only that Warner will not get credit for a Pro Bowl season. Romo will get credit. In what could be his final year due to injury, this pro bowl could of really cemented his chances of getting into the hall of fame. Not making this probowl could, potentially cost him the HOF.
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