Author Archives: Paul

big day, big disappointment

geezer and i were getting to know each other before home coming kickoff.  we agreed readily that our seats (sec g,row ww, #s 62 and 61)were the best in the house.  first, because of the back support supplied by the stadium’s … Continue reading

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feline little big horn

equanimity is the greatest characteristic for player, coach, or even fan.  the season’s length and difficulties require quiet resignation in the face of frequent, or at least regular, disappointment.  so i will point out that last week i was upbeat … Continue reading

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battle of new york

with less than a minute thirty left on the game clock, lion qb sean garrett slipped out of the grasp of a fordham lineman on the 40 yard line and spun back to the middle of the field.  ahead of … Continue reading

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we’ll take it.

seems like years since allgame has piped up.  the long humid summer left us speechless and saddened by the early retirement of  the three best of this year’s three year old thoroughbred class (i’ll have another, union rags and bodemeister) … Continue reading

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terrific trio

The long, empty years since Affirmed thrice outran Alydar on the way to the Triple Crown have left horse racing fans desperate to witness this particular sort of sports history.  In 2004, my late friend Debbie G. and I were … Continue reading

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on the prevalence of certain apparitions in spring

The New York Mets’ early season success has stirred certain regular readers to ask for a post about our heroes of the diamond.  We’ll pass for now saying only we’ve been pleased with the starting pitching – can I get an … Continue reading

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california dreamin’ on derby day

    Spring commences for some on opening day, but the Kentucky Derby marks the equinox for Mrs. Smith and me.  We convey ourselves to capacious Belmont Park to refresh the spirit and renew the mind through proximity to the … Continue reading

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Buzzer Beater – The Lion Hoops 2011-2012 Final Report Card

Ohio State broke my heart Saturday night and sent Syracuse home for the year.  The Buckeyes’  fierce defense, personified by Aaron Craft, effectively shut down all four Orange guards while their big men dominated down low, outrebounding Cuse by double … Continue reading

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Having wasted a couple of sentences whining about life’s injustice as manifested in the NCAA, this writer has trashed his original lead and shaken off the horrible news of Fab Melo’s suspension from this year’s Division I basketball tournament. You’re … Continue reading

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Linsanity at Levien, Yawn. Zebras Rob Lions Again!

Having over indulged yet again on the eggplant pizza at V & T’s while foretelling our still bright futures, RIcky A and I arrived at Levien to watch the last consequential game of the year.  An overflow crowd was gathering … Continue reading

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