The Red Sox Grades On Memorial Day

Random Thoughts About Boston Teams by Gerard

Baseball--Red Sox

I'm ready for the Sox again!  Got to love what they did in the off season.  Can never have enough pitching.  Had pitching up Smoltz & Brad Denny adds to a starting pitching staff that is already good.  Should have an outstanding bullpen.  Would have loved to add a big bat to the lineup, but we will see how Lowell & Ortiz bounce back.  Le's go Red Sox!

Football--Patriots

Vegas already has them as odds on favorite to win the super bowl.  Love that!!  Brady will be back with something to prove.  Add some help to the defense and we will be good to go!!

Basketball--Celtics

Celtics have 44 wins at the All-Star break!  Most in the NBA.  Turn a couple of those close loses into wins and it would be more than that!!  Big 3 playing well and Rondo had a great first half and did Eddie House.  Looking forward to a great second half.

Hockey--Bruins

Having a rough part last 4 games and a terrible 3rd period vs. San Jose and last night could not score and had plenty of chances!!  upsetting, still , they do have the most points in the whole NHL but are not scoring like they did earlier.  Hope they turn it around soon!  You want to be playing your best heading into the playoffs in a few months.

2009 Browns Schedule

2009 BROWNS SCHEDULE

September
13.......... ...... Taft Junior High
School
20.......... ......Cub Scout Troop #101
27.......... ...... Detroit Blind Academy

October
04.......... .......Spanish American War Vets
11.......... ......Crippled Children's Home
18.......... ...... Eloise Mental Hospital
25.......... ......Girl Scout Troop # 353

November
01.......... ........ Michigan Venereal Disease Clinic
08.......... .......Fraser Boys Choir
15.......... .......Korean Amputees
22.......... ....... National Hospital Pastoral Ministers
26.......... ....... Great Lakes Synchronized Swimming Team

SPECIAL MONDAY NIGHT GAME
December 08.......... ........ Grand Rapids Gay Boys Club

RULE
CHANGES FROM LAST YEAR **

1 - When playing polio patients, the Browns must not disconnect knee
braces.
2 - When playing the Blind Academy , the Browns must not hide
the football under their jerseys.

** RULES THE SAME FROM LAST YEAR **

1 - A touchdown (this is when the ball is carried over the
goal line. For all you Brown fans that have never seen this) it
is still worth 6 points.
2 - The Browns will be allowed 20 men on the field at all times.
3 -The Browns will be allowed to substitute with band members at
anytime.
4 - The Browns will be awarded 10 timeouts as opposed to 3
for the opposing team.
5 - The Browns will be awarded a first down with each gain of three yards
or more, instead of the usual ten yards.

Another Heart Breaking Loss For the Browns

Instead of the dawgs saying "BOW WOW" they are saying "BOO HOO." 

I enjoyed watching the Browns game yesterday with My cat, Manny, laying on the couch with me.  I even picked them to win this week against Baltimore, in spite of the fact they had just won last week and in spite of Kellen Winslow playing.  I followed my heart, not my head. 

We should have easily won that game in my opinion.  "Butterfingers" Edwards cost us a touchdown by dropping a perfect pass that probably would have resulted in a touchdown.  I don't understand how a reciever gets called for pass interference even though Gerard tried explaining it to me.  Kellen Winslow made a great catch that was discounted on a pass interference call which I didn't get.  It seemed after that, the Browns just melted.

They were tie at halftime and did well in the third quarter, but then fell to pieces in the 4th.  They had three possesions, I believe in a row, that they went 3 and out on in the 4th quarter.  The last 21 minutes of the game, the big offense had only one first down.  All they needed was a field goal even to tie the game and at least send it into OT. 

Did they throw the ball to Heiden at all?  I don't think so.  My question is WHY NOT?  Anderson had his chance.  Now it's time, I think, with this season all but blown, to see what Grady can do on a consistent basis so we at least know where things stand for next year.  I really wish the Browns would give him 4 games in a row to see what he can do playing with the starters on a consistent basis. 

Again, they use 3 basic plays,  They only use Lewis to run the ball, and only throw to Edwards and Winslow.  Mix it up arlready!  Use the whole team!

The highlight was the great blocking for Josh Cribbs on his 92 yard punt return.  He really did well breaking a couple tackles and taking it all the way!  Could we put him in on more plays?  Might be something worth seriously considering.  Again, use all the guys, especially the ones who come through the few chances they get. 

Browns Look Good Again Against Jaguars

Sunday's Browns game was fun to watch.  It was exciting to the end with the Brown coming out on top.  Perhaps I see a pattern forming--it may be every other week they play well or it seems they rise to the challenge when playing good teams (Giants, Jaguars).  I'm not sure.  Another interesting thing I noticed is that both these good games they won against better teams happened without the "great" K. Winslow.  When they use their whole team and throw the ball to several players and running the ball instead of just the same one or two they do much better.  I like when they mix up their plays.  Can't the coaches see the difference here?  All the fans do! 

Gerard's Thoughts On the Buckeyes

They had that Penn State game until the fumble!!  Hope that is it for losses for the year.  I want them to win a bowl game this year, when did they win their last one?  Awhile ago!!

Miracles Do Happen! by Buster

This game was great--Browns Bring Down The Giants 35-14! In spite of the Browns inability to avoid the penalties, they were on fire! Anderson was actually amazing! His throws were on target and the offensive line protected him very well. He took command and the Browns actually dominated the game. The Browns scored touchdowns at home!

I must admit I did not think the Browns had a chance to win this one, but they played so much better but still had way too many penalties. The most costly penalty came when the game was still close. Giants fumbled the football, Browns got it and ran with it on I believe 3rd down. It didn't count though because of an illegal contact penalty against the Browns. The Giants kept the ball and got a new set of downs and scored a TD. I still don't understand why they had so many false starts, but hey, if they can score like they did to win the game, then I'm happy!

The game was on so late that I had a hard time keeping my eyes open near the end. I fell asleep on a commercial with a little over 6 seconds to go and when I woke up, it was all over. I had to go on the computer to find out the final score because I played the the squares at work and had 4 for NY, and 5 for Cleveland. I had a chance because at least the Giants had my number when I dozed off. Browns won with the final score 35-14! It's the first time I won on this!

Cleveland Tornado Policy

For the Cleveland and nearby areas:
> In case of possible tornadoes sweeping through the greater Cleveland metro area, we ask
> that all residents take shelter at the Cleveland Browns Stadium. We are certain that a
> TOUCHDOWN will not occur there.
>
> Thank you for your cooperation.
>
> National Weather Bureau
(I thought this was just hilarious!)

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