Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Interview #1


This is my First interview with the awesome Sheri Rocks!!!!


1. How long have you been a Cleveland sports fan?


I have been a Cleveland sports fan as long as i remember.....soon as i moved to cleveland when i was 5 (1990) i was exposed to the Browns...my dad was a highschool football star and my mom was a football cheerleader so i had no choice!


2.What's your worst memory as a cleveland sports fan?


So many bad memories in Cleveland sports..we are the land of let downs when it comes to the sports world...but besides the obvious (game winning shot in 1993, by MJ himself), its a tie between when browns went to Baltimore in 96, the Rockers leaving( i always wanted to play in the WNBA), and The Cavs 2009 playoffs....we all know what happened


3.How do you feel about the Stallworth situation?


Im indifferent on the Stallworth situation...athletes get off easy in everything....politics as usual..the end lol


4.Who wins a championship game 1st? Browns,Indians or Cavs?


I def think the Cavs have the better chance to a championship first, lets see if Shaq and Lebron have the same chemistry as Shaq and Kobe..


5. your best memory as a cleveland sports fan


Im gonna give you my best memories because there's more than just one.1. would have to be going to cavs an rockers games as a child, and even though the arena was empty the atmosphere was still amazing...2. being able to know and love Eddie Johnson, who was a close friend to the family, he always hooked us up with browns tickets, the old Browns (the Browns i fell in love with)at the old stadium....3.Lastly...LEBRON JAMES! I remember we had to see him play my highschool at the arena and sold it out...a high school basket ball game selling out arenas...amazing


Tiger taken down by Yang???


91st PGA Championship recap, By Dennis M. Stanfield


We're down the stretch of a Major Championship. Tiger Woods is in the final group... What else is new? But the end result would be new. Or at least not seen in a long long time. It seemed, at the 91st PGA Championship, Tiger was the one affected by "the Tiger factor."Y.E. Yang played the role of Tiger on Sunday, August 16, 2009. Hanging around and in the clutch making a move. Then in the most pressure packed moment, the 72nd hole of a Major, Yang closes it out with a birdie. Tiger won the previous 2 tournaments and was playing well. It showed the 1st two days. Woods separated him self from the field shooting a combined 7 under par Thursday and Friday. The weekend was a different story. Saturday, the wind made conditions tough. Players were loosing strokes by the hole, but Tiger managed to stay on top. Even though Woods played Saturday like a Sunday he managed to make a birdie on the 14th hole to finish -1 on the day and 8 under for the tourney. By Saturday evening, the groups were set. Many were looking for a Woods v Harrington 2, but Paddy faltered and Y.E. Yang took advantage to get in the final group. The 37-year-old Yang admitted he was nervous and couldn't sleep the night before, but was excited for the opportunity. Tiger didn't look like Tiger from the start and Yang was just hanging around. The back 9 was where the noise was made. Tiger lost strokes and ended up losing the lead to Yang. On the 12th hole Yang blasted out of the sand and saved par while Tiger missed another putt and made bogey. Tiger later said, "I made absolutely nothing." Both players pared the par 3 13th and the short par 4 14th was next. While Tiger had a birdie putt, Yang was on the fringe chipping for eagle. The unlikely happen and Yang chipped in for a 2. About the chip in Yang said, "I tried to chip it, just to get it as close as possible, but somehow, fortunately, actually it went in." Tiger was now down 2 stokes, but he calmly regrouped and made his birdie putt to stay one down. The players came to the par 3 17th looking to gain an advantage, but both players made bogey and Tiger missed another putt. Both players tee shots were in the fairway on 18 but Yang would play first. Woods was on the right side of the fairway with a great look at the green. Yang was on the left and had a cluster of trees in his path. Tournament on the line and nerves of steel, Yang pulled out a 3-hybrid. His shot skied over the trees and landed as soft as a wedge, 8 feet from the hole. Bang! Now there was a little pressure on Tiger (even though later he said this was "fun"). Tiger was looking to bring out his old magic. His shot was right on line towards the flag, but was too long and ended in the rough leaving a tough chip. Everyone could feel it. Tiger was going to lose. And to make sure, Yang knocked in his 8 footer for birdie, while Tiger made another bogey. Tiger finished +3 on Sunday and it stopped his streak of Major wins. He was 14 of 14 when he had the lead in the final round. After when asked if he lost it or Yang won it. Woods responded, "Its both." Woods didn't make the putts when he needed and Yang took advantage with an eagle and birdie. "And Y.E. played great all day... And it was a fun battle. Unfortunately, I just didn't make the putts when I needed to make them." Woods said.Tiger hasn't always played perfect but found ways to win and players have folded in his presence. But finally someone, Yang, took this one and didn't fold. Taking nothing from Yang, let's put this in prospective. Tiger came off of major knee surgery early in the year and that meant swing change. He won 5 tournaments, each tourney before a major but couldn't grab a major. Regularly this would be an average year, but coming off of knee surgery made this a up and down year, but a good year. In no means does this mean Tiger Woods reign on top is over. Tiger is only 33 and just reaching the prime of his career. He's tasted defeat for the first time in a long time. Watch out...Dennis M. Stanfield

Monday, August 17, 2009

Vick flying high!



Mike Vick is back! The Philadelphia Eagles have taken the risk and reward and signed him to a 2 year contract. When i first heard the news i was in shock! I'm thinking the Eagles already have McNabb so there isn't a need for a QB. But as i broke it down further the Eagles have a great front office and a great owner who goes out and takes chances on players. T.O was a risk but Vick is a even bigger risk. But to me the gamble was easy, Vick is a talent like none other. The combination of speed, power and a cannon for a arm, you knew he would get a second chance to play. One of only two QB's to run for 1000 and pass for 2000 in a season, Vick also knows he has along way to getting his name back. What he did was wrong and some people will never forgive him. after doing 18 months in prison you can do alot of soul searching with in yourself. Tony Dungy is a well respected man around the NFL and his thoughts on Vick are what most people are saying. He did his time now let him play. For me its that simple, i was and still am a huge Vick fan. But for me to expect him to come back and be the player that he was before right away would not be fair at all. Some say the Eagles are just going to use him as QB. you better believe Andy Reid has a package in place that will scare any defense. Two years from now we might be sitting here and Vick is a starting QB again in the NFL. I hope Vick is sorry for the crimes he commited and that he rises back to where he was befor. Picture this, McNabb,Vick,Westbrook and Jackson on the field at the same time...........

Guess who's back!

I've been gone for a while but I'm back like Jordan the second time lol.....i have a few interviews set up to bring to you guys as well as more regular updates of all sporting events but mainly local. also stepping into the high school sports as well. there will b a few updates today so please check it out and leave feedback