Tag Archives: Sports
2009 NCAA Bracket
I took about 45 seconds to randomly make some NCAA Men’s Basketball picks. My homerism definitely shows: Go NDSU, Minnesota, and the only MVC team in the tournament[UNI]. Here is the bracket: I certainly don’t expect my picks to get … Continue reading
Twins are in First Place.
The Twins Swept the White Sox. The Twins are now in first place. The Twins are now first place. The Twins are now first place. I’m not sure I’m going to be able to sleep. Hell Yes! Alexi, I’m glad … Continue reading
Go Twins! Beat the South Siders!
The big series starts tonight. Go Twins!
Photos from Yesterday: Minnesota Twins at Baltimore Orioles
Here are some photos I took at the Twins game, yesterday, September 14th 2008. It was a fun game at a great ballpark, but unfortunately the Twins lost. [flickr]set:72157607311121699 (medium, 35) [/flickr]
Print – ‘Hungry’ Twins keeping things fundamental in playoff race
This story from USAToday.com came across my desk couch while I was watching CSPAN the Olympics: ‘Hungry’ Twins keeping things fundamental in playoff race. It a great story about the Twins from a national news outlet, and therefore a must … Continue reading
Print – Brokering a Peace Agreement . . . in the NFL
Here’s the story by Kevin Seifert1 over at his ESPN NFC North Blog: ESPN – Packers president gets involved – NFC North. The notion that NFL team presidents are flying around the United Statesbrokering peace deals with disgruntled players seems … Continue reading
Why does Joe Mauer look so smug?
Florida Spring Break Trip 2008 140, originally uploaded by Yickit pics. Because the Twins won their 2008 Home Opener against the LA Angels 3-2 Tonight. The game was broadcast nationally on ESPN2 (unless you live in Des Moines, Iowa where … Continue reading
Liriano to Pitch against BoSox.
Update: Twins lose to the Boston Red Sox 12 -7. Update: After watching Liriano pitch on MLB TV I was pleased. While the box score says Liriano had a bad outing, really it was pretty good for a second Spring … Continue reading
Twins v. BoSox – 2/29/2008
Today is the best day of Spring Training. The Twin’s play against the Red Sox at 7:05 pm ET and it is being broadcast on MLB TV. I thought yesterday’s game would be broadcast, but I was sadly mistaken, but … Continue reading
Twins v. Reds – 2/28/2008
Update: Final Box Score, Twins 1 – Reds 6. Discussion to be posted once I listen to the game audio. Update: I made a mistake. The game won’t be on MLB TV. Damn. Guess we’ll have to wait for Friday’s … Continue reading
Liriano Gets His Visa
No not a credit card. According to ESPN, Fransisco Liriano picked up his visa today, February 25th 2008. Liriano finally getting to Spring Training in Ft. Myers is very good for the Twins, because as far as I know, he … Continue reading
Drake University vs. Illinois State Tonight!
Tonight the Drake Bulldogs play the second place team in the Missouri Valley Conference on the road. The Drake Bulldogs (20-1, 11-0) are holding a three-game edge over the Illinois State Redbirds (16-6, 8-3). With a win over the Redbirds, … Continue reading