Look out for the Eagles

While I was upset at the outcome of the Giants-Eagles game Sunday evening I must admit that I wasn’t surprised. The Giants’ defense has been porous and the Eagles have played well when they have needed to and Sunday night, with first place in the NFC East at stake-they played well and took over first place from the Cowboys, who were defeated earlier in the day at home by San Diego. I don’t like the Eagles, but dislike Dallas even more so if the Giants don’t win the division I can live with Philadelphia winning it. The division hasn’t been completely settled yet but the Eagles are in the driver’s seat. They look like they have one more run at a possible Super Bowl berth in them and they will be a problem for whomever they face in the playoffs-including the Saints. The Giants need to go back to the drawing board. It is hard to believe that this is a team that won the Super Bowl less than two years ago.

Thanks, Old Reliable!

A Yankee standout from an era long ago, Tommy Henrich, passed away in Dayton, Ohio yesterday at the age of 96. A member of seven world championship Yankee teams(1937,’38, ‘39, ‘41, ‘47, ‘49 and ‘50). He was given the nickname” Old Reliable,” by legendary Yankees’ broadcaster Mel Allen for his ability to come through in the clutch.Four times in his 11-year career he scored over 100 runs-leading the American League in 1948 with 138. He also led the AL in triples twice – with 13 in 1947 and 14 in 1948. Always a popular guest at Yankee Stadium on Old Timer’s Day, Henrich was a great storyteller and will be missed.

Come clean, Tiger!

Arguably the most famous athlete in the world at present has an automobile accident at 2:30 Friday morning. .

What was the real reason behind the crash? Come clean Tiger and take control of the story before the tabloids do and your public life becomes an even more open book.

GOOD LUCK, KAREEM

I read with sadness that NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia.I wish him well in his fight for he was one of the true greats not only in the NBA but in all professional sports and is a real gentleman.

How about those YANKEES!

The world title is back home in the Bronx where it belongs! How about those NY Yankees! A six game series that was thrilling. A Phillies team that was  a great opponent and with a couple of breaks,the series could have gone their way. Congratulations to another Joe-manager Joe Girardi for guiding the Bronx Bombers to its 27th world title. May you have many more.

Come on, Braylon

Braylon Edwards has much ability but the Jets’ wide receiver keeps getting into trouble with the law. COME ON, BRAYLON-WAKE UP!

Quite a performance!

Unicoi County High running back Scott Gibson had the game of his life against Unaka 10-23-09. He rushed for 278 yards in 35 carries and scored five touchdowns in a 35-30 Blue Devil win. Great game, young man!

go yankees!

A 5-2 ALCS clinching win over the LA Angels, the NY Yankees won its 40th AL pennant and will play the defending world champion Phillies in the world series. The Phillies have potent lineup, good defense and above average pitching. It should be a DANDY world series. Go YANKEES!

Rest in Peace, Larry

There was only a small mention of his passing recently in local papers but condolences go out to the family of former NY Giants’ pitcher Larry Jansen who passed away at his home in Oregon at age 89. He was an integral part of a NY Giants team that marched back from 13 1/2 games to defeat the Brooklyn Dodgers in a three-game playoff in 1951 that is remembered for Bobby Thomson’s three-run home run off of Ralph Branca. Rest in peace, Larry.

Crash back to earth!

 

Today’s 48-27 drubbing of my NY Giants by the New Orleans Saints was eye-opening. The Saints made a statement today: they are for real and Drew Brees is having an MVP season-so far. The Giants looked overmatched, slow and a bit befuddled. Hopefully, it was a one-game lapse and they can right the ship.