The Bucs started this year 0-7 and were the only winless team in the NFL. Tampa Bay had played so poorly, many were starting to wonder if the Bucs could finish this season 0-16 before they defeated Green Bay a few weeks ago.
New Orleans is on the more positive end of that spectrum.
The Saints are 9-0 and one of two undefeated NFL teams (Indianapolis is also 9-0). Many football observers are starting to wonder if New Orleans can finish this season 16-0. As New Orleans prepares to face Tampa Bay (1-8) on Sunday, the Bucs are hoping to spoil their rival’s perfect season.
“There’s no secret — I’m sure [Sean] Payton [New Orleans coach] is telling those guys, ’Hey, this team has beaten us three out of the last four times we’ve met,’ ” Bucs coach Raheem Morris said. “I’m sure he’s telling them that. I’m sure he’s getting those guys motivated in the same way. It’s a division game — that’s one. It’s guys that don’t like us and we don’t like them. There’s no secret there.”
There is also no secret why New Orleans is undefeated.
New Orleans has the NFL’s top ranked offense, averaging 37 points a game. S Darren Sharper has made an immediate impact on defense, recording seven interceptions this season . But I can remember a few years ago with the Vikings came in here 8-0, alas they left 8-1. Stranger things have happened. But no, I wouldn't put the farm on it. Antino Bryant is due to start. Looking forward to see how Antino and Josh Freeman can and if they can hook up. Keep in mind Josh is only 21. Have fun out there.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Dodger blue
It has been said that Tom Lasoda bleed blue blood. Ha that is hard for me to believe. But the following is taken from his web site. Enjoy grew up in Norristown, PA, which is just outstide of Philadelphia. I'll never forget going to Shibe Park for the first time to watch an actual Major League game. I found out that the nuns were going to take the local crossing gaurds to see a Phillies game so I became a crossing gaurd.
I stood out in the cold snow, sleet and hail to help kids cross the street. Finally we go to the game and we saw the Phillies play the New York Giants. The nuns took five of us. I bought a program for 10c. Can you imagine a program costing only ten cents?
I also made up a book for autgraphs. In the old Shibe Park there was a twenty foot stretch where the visiting team players would have to walk with the fans to get back to the clubhouse. I asked one player for his autograph and he pushed me out of the way.
I was heartbroken. Major Leaguers were my heroes.
I looked up his number in the program and read his name: Buster Maynard.
Years later I was pitching in Sally League in South Carolina and the PA announcer said the next batter's name: Buster Maynard.
That's the rat who pushed me out of the way and wouldn't give me an autograph!
He stepped into the box and with the first pitch I dumped him. He got up, brushed himself off and got back in the box. I dumped him again. He yelled at me to stop throwing at him, and with the third pitch he went down again, but this time when he got up he came charging out after me.
I cleaned his plow in the free-for-all.
After the game was over someone came to our clubhouse asking for Tom Lasorda. I wanted to know who it was and the person identified himself as Buster Maynard. I told him that I cleaned his plow on the field and that I'd do it again. But he didn't want to fight. He just wanted to know why I was throwing at him.
I told him the story, and he couldn't believe it. When I became the manager of the Dodgers I would tell my players the same story about old Buster with the moral being that if a kid asks for your autograph you better sign it because he may grow up and come back to get you.
I stood out in the cold snow, sleet and hail to help kids cross the street. Finally we go to the game and we saw the Phillies play the New York Giants. The nuns took five of us. I bought a program for 10c. Can you imagine a program costing only ten cents?
I also made up a book for autgraphs. In the old Shibe Park there was a twenty foot stretch where the visiting team players would have to walk with the fans to get back to the clubhouse. I asked one player for his autograph and he pushed me out of the way.
I was heartbroken. Major Leaguers were my heroes.
I looked up his number in the program and read his name: Buster Maynard.
Years later I was pitching in Sally League in South Carolina and the PA announcer said the next batter's name: Buster Maynard.
That's the rat who pushed me out of the way and wouldn't give me an autograph!
He stepped into the box and with the first pitch I dumped him. He got up, brushed himself off and got back in the box. I dumped him again. He yelled at me to stop throwing at him, and with the third pitch he went down again, but this time when he got up he came charging out after me.
I cleaned his plow in the free-for-all.
After the game was over someone came to our clubhouse asking for Tom Lasorda. I wanted to know who it was and the person identified himself as Buster Maynard. I told him that I cleaned his plow on the field and that I'd do it again. But he didn't want to fight. He just wanted to know why I was throwing at him.
I told him the story, and he couldn't believe it. When I became the manager of the Dodgers I would tell my players the same story about old Buster with the moral being that if a kid asks for your autograph you better sign it because he may grow up and come back to get you.
Friday, November 13, 2009
No men allowed in Pink Taxis
A fleet of hot pink taxis are hitting the pavement in Mexico, and it's all in an effort to give women a safe ride home.
The Associated Press reported on October 19 that 35 female-operated cabs are now patrolling the streets of the city of Puebla. The Chevy compacts not only refuse to pick up men, but also come with a GPS tracking system, an emergency alarm button, and a beauty kit.
Pink Taxi driver Aida Santos told AP: "Some of the woman who have been on board tell us how male taxi drivers cross the line and try to flirt with them and make inappropriate propositions." "In the Pink Taxi they won't have that feeling of insecurity, and they feel more relaxed," Santos continued. Not everyone, however, is enthusiastically hailing the new service. Some believe the bubblegum-colored cabs are just a way to sugarcoat the real problem of sexual harassment. Vianeth Rojas of the Network for Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Puebla told AP that the cabs "are absolutely not helping eradicate violence against women" and are simply "saying women have continued worrying about beauty and nothing more." Still, the taxis are opening doors for women in an overwhelmingly male-dominated profession. Forty-year-old taxi driver Lidia Hernandez called the taxi service "a new and attractive source of employment." Before getting a job with the pink taxi service, Hernandez had been working at a gas station. The privately financed Pink Taxi service cost about $440,000 to start up, with the Puebla state government providing licensing and training to female drivers. Similar services have been catching on other cities world-wide, such as Moscow and Dubai. If the program is successful, it may be expanded to other cities as well. Now so far as I can tell beautiful Tampa Bay is not going to be invaded by PINK TAXIS.
The Associated Press reported on October 19 that 35 female-operated cabs are now patrolling the streets of the city of Puebla. The Chevy compacts not only refuse to pick up men, but also come with a GPS tracking system, an emergency alarm button, and a beauty kit.
Pink Taxi driver Aida Santos told AP: "Some of the woman who have been on board tell us how male taxi drivers cross the line and try to flirt with them and make inappropriate propositions." "In the Pink Taxi they won't have that feeling of insecurity, and they feel more relaxed," Santos continued. Not everyone, however, is enthusiastically hailing the new service. Some believe the bubblegum-colored cabs are just a way to sugarcoat the real problem of sexual harassment. Vianeth Rojas of the Network for Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Puebla told AP that the cabs "are absolutely not helping eradicate violence against women" and are simply "saying women have continued worrying about beauty and nothing more." Still, the taxis are opening doors for women in an overwhelmingly male-dominated profession. Forty-year-old taxi driver Lidia Hernandez called the taxi service "a new and attractive source of employment." Before getting a job with the pink taxi service, Hernandez had been working at a gas station. The privately financed Pink Taxi service cost about $440,000 to start up, with the Puebla state government providing licensing and training to female drivers. Similar services have been catching on other cities world-wide, such as Moscow and Dubai. If the program is successful, it may be expanded to other cities as well. Now so far as I can tell beautiful Tampa Bay is not going to be invaded by PINK TAXIS.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
2009 WORLD SERIES
This will be short. Congrats to my co-writer. I really didn't care much for the series this year. No excitment at all. Ya folks it was a forgone conculsion who was going to win. Hard to beat 217 million dollar payroll. Jeter, A-Rod and Mark what his name are all going to the hall of fame. Not next year of course. But I would venture to say within in 5 or 6 years after they retire. I probably won't be here to see the last two. Matsui MVP??? Sorry I disagree. Jeter had the better series, in my humble opinion. I also know that I can't remember when someone on the opposing team won the award. But Chase Utley had a hell of a series. 5 home runs off their top of the line pitchers. Well boys and girls the season starts in April of 2010. Is anyone interested in my picks? No, thought not. Have a good winter. In closing keep in mind that the Los Angeles Lakers will repeat. I know Chick Hern would agree, rest his soul.
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