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Hartford Whalers: From Heartbeat to Heartbreak: Whalers and Canes fans on here may want to check this out. Almost an hour run length so maybe not for casual quickie viewing.
As a former Hartford resident, I remember what the downtown area was like during hockey season when the Civic Center was rocking.
In the early 80's the UConn men's basketball team played some of its games there, but they hadn't hired Jim Calhoun and become nationally prominent yet, so the Whalers were absolutely the main game in town.
posted by beaverboard to hockey at 11:20 PM on December 20, 2024 - 4 comments
RIP Franco Harris: An icon and hero of my adolescence. Heading into the 1972 Draft, Franco was seen as a workhorse and his Penn State backfield mate Lydell Mitchell was seen as the skill stud. It was stunning when the Steelers drafted Franco well ahead of Mitchell, but they knew what they were doing. Lydell did OK for the Colts, but Franco ascended to the pantheon of immortals. He was a major tone setter for the great 1970's Steeler rosters, which caused great pain to Cowboys fans and others. I was somewhat ambivalent about the team until they handled the Fran Tarkenton Vikings in the Super Bowl. Then I got on board. Anyone who took care of Tark was deserving of a thumbs up in my book. With several teammates and coaches already deceased, I'm glad that Terry Bradshaw is still around and able to clearly articulate his thoughts and feelings in great detail as people reminisce about Franco and those Pittsburgh teams.
posted by beaverboard to football at 11:41 AM on December 22, 2022 - 2 comments
I Don't Want Cooperstown, I want Shaughnessy: Curt Schilling's thoughts on baseball immortality and settling scores.
posted by beaverboard to baseball at 01:58 AM on January 27, 2021 - 5 comments
Chargers Team Doctor Punctured Tyrod Taylor's Lung: Broadcasters during the Chargers/Chiefs game on Sunday were mystified by the last-minute absence of quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who wasn't on the injury list but did not make the start. Coach Anthony Lynn revealed that Taylor missed the game because the team doctor accidentally punctured his lung while administering a painkiller injection for Taylor's cracked ribs. He's out indefinitely.
posted by beaverboard to football at 04:26 PM on September 23, 2020 - 2 comments
I Was the Fastest Girl in America, Until I Joined Nike: Elite runner Mary Cain's harrowing tale of breakdown in the grips of the Nike training program.
posted by beaverboard to general at 07:34 PM on November 08, 2019 - 3 comments
Unmentioned critical ripple effects of this episode:
- Indianapolis will have to ditch the Naptown nickname, as it is currently associated with far too much excitement
- Rex Ryan will have to get a tattoo removed
- The federalized Oregon National Guard will be ordered to help restore order in the lawless midwest metropolis, now seen as far more dangerous than Portland
- The Irsay Sisters will hire a spiritual medium to conduct a seance in an effort to make sure their late father never finds out about the incident
posted by beaverboard at 01:43 PM on October 09, 2025
For multiple reasons, thank you Toronto.
posted by beaverboard at 12:42 PM on October 09, 2025
I don't know what to think about the NCAA allowing college athletes to bet on pro sports.
The approval language includes blather about "encouraging healthy habits for student-athletes who choose to engage in betting activities".
Sort of like a liquor ad that urges folks to drink responsibly. Cross your fingers and hope.
Doesn't take much imagination to think of the potential for greater harm and abuse than is already happening, with college and pro players getting death threats when bettors aren't happy with what happened to the spread or the props.
posted by beaverboard at 04:35 PM on October 08, 2025
Remarkable win last night on the heels of the Pats beating the Bills and the Broncos beating the Eagles, both on the road. And the Texans crushing the Lamar-less Ravens.
Might as well add the remaining non-injured players on the Niners roster beating the Rams.
Things are pretty wide open right now. There are a lot of possibilities. I'm glad that the teams that were rated as slam dunks pre-season are anything but inevitable now.
posted by beaverboard at 11:43 AM on October 07, 2025
Waiting for camera closeups of rcade during the Chiefs-Jags game at EverBank Stadium now that the producers have learned that Taylor Swift won't be there.
posted by beaverboard at 09:30 PM on October 06, 2025
Wondering if the contract contains a proviso about the goaltending.
posted by beaverboard at 09:26 PM on October 06, 2025
Wondering if the Men o' NoMich just put the final nail in the McDaniel coaching coffin.
His Wikipedia page currently says he's the former coach of the Dolphins.
posted by beaverboard at 06:12 PM on October 05, 2025
Petrino to Belichick: Get one more win, then ditch UNC and come join me in Arkansas.
Don't bring your son. But bring your girlfriend.
posted by beaverboard at 01:16 PM on October 05, 2025
Air Force - Navy was wildly entertaining.
They went toe to toe trading scores. Two dynamic QB's getting it done.
I don't know why Horvath of Navy isn't in the Heisman discussion. C'mon.
posted by beaverboard at 05:23 PM on October 04, 2025
Nice to see Mac Jones do well against the Rams on Thurs.
Always glad to see a player do well elsewhere after being put in a bad situation at a previous stop.
After wrecking the Pats, Belichick seems to have picked up right where he left off in Chapel Hill.
Although I'm tired of Dabo and quietly hope that UNC handles Clemson today.
posted by beaverboard at 11:46 AM on October 04, 2025
Not being a bettor myself, I'm in agreement.
I don't like how many online sports articles have a wagering angle buried in them somewhere.
The Athletic seems to have gone hard for wagering chit chat. I wave it off.
I'm lucky to be able to just look at sports as an endeavor that brings out all sorts of things in people across a wide spectrum, without any consideration whatsoever for fantasy leagues, merchandising, or betting.
I do try to follow the financial part of it, since such an insane amount of wealth and asset valuation is embedded in leagues, franchises, college programs, and conferences.
posted by beaverboard at 05:52 PM on October 02, 2025
Canada to the EU is a thought.
Someday, I hope the US rejoins North America.
posted by beaverboard at 01:15 AM on September 30, 2025
Only thing missing was ICE Barbie leading the chant.
posted by beaverboard at 03:47 PM on September 29, 2025
If you like special teams highlights as much as I do, give thanks for the surge of blocked kicks and returns we seem to be experiencing at the moment.
Not sure how long it will last, but it'll be fun while it does.
posted by beaverboard at 11:43 AM on September 29, 2025
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
Oh man, RIP. What a player.