Monday, October 29, 2007
Postgame comments From Nigel Dawes
Ya know, If I were a foot taller and still had the same athletic ability I'd be raking in so much money that it would make Jaromir Jagr blush. Here I am a little fireplug that can barely touch the top of the doorway when I walk thorough it (yeah I still do it just because I can). And Mr. captain can barely keep up with me in the goal scoring department. I'm gonna call Al Sharpton and see if he can get the goal that Jagr got credit for revoked. It went in off of Shanahan. Meanwhile, hell, the goal I scored tonight, well, all I gotta say is when you are good you are good. Wait till you see what happens when I actually try to shoot a puck on net. I rule. The NHL is mine. Fo Shizzle.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Rangers Looking for First Hat Trick
The New York Rangers season is off to a bit of a rough start. True it is only
nine games old. And, although,with a 3-5-1 record in those nine games all hopes of a
great season are not lost, things need to change.
One thing that really needs to change is the offensive, ummm, offensive production.
For example the Rangers to this date in this infantile season do not have a player whe
has had a hat trick. "Well most teams don't" you might say. But you miss my point(Yes
there is one). The vaunted, heralded, insert other adjectives here, offense isn't as much
as looking for a player to score three goals in a game. They are still waiting for someone,
anyone, to notch his/her third goal of the season. With names like Jagr, Drury, Gomez,
Shanahan, Straka, Avery and, Prucha among the corps of forwards one would think that
at least one of them would put the puck in the net at least once every three games.
Heading into last night's game three Rangers were tied for the team lead in goals scored.
Scott Gomez and Michael Roszival were joined at the top with injured teamate Martin
Straka, all having two goals apiece. Ranger fans were on the edge of their seats, some more
prominent than others, as to who might take a stranglehold on the inter-team goal scoring
lead. Instead of someone among the names up on the marquis taking the lead, another name
joined them. One who nobody outside of the MSG broadcast booth could have even thought
capable of joining this illustrious triumvirate.
Last night's first minute goal by Nigel Dawes was the first goal for the Rangers after being
shutout the previous two games by Boston and Pittsburgh. Dawes repeated his feat roughly
55 minutes later to finalize the scoresheet for the evening. This is where it gets fun though.
Dawes' second goal gave the Rangers 2 goals aggregate in the three games. Henrik Lundqvist
did not allow a goal against Boston for 65 minutes (He gave up one in a shootout), and allowed
a second period powerplay goal against the Penguins. Lundqvist shutout the Devils last night.
So over the course of three games Lundqvist allows one goal and has a 1-2 record to show for his
troubles.
So the Rangers head into a Saturday evening at the Garden that will be brought to you with all the pomp and circumstance with the announcement of, "Madison Square Garden presents the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs", with the incredible sub plot of, WHO THE HELL IS GONNA STEP UP AND START PLAYING SOME DAMNED HOCKEY!!1!!!1!
nine games old. And, although,with a 3-5-1 record in those nine games all hopes of a
great season are not lost, things need to change.
One thing that really needs to change is the offensive, ummm, offensive production.
For example the Rangers to this date in this infantile season do not have a player whe
has had a hat trick. "Well most teams don't" you might say. But you miss my point(Yes
there is one). The vaunted, heralded, insert other adjectives here, offense isn't as much
as looking for a player to score three goals in a game. They are still waiting for someone,
anyone, to notch his/her third goal of the season. With names like Jagr, Drury, Gomez,
Shanahan, Straka, Avery and, Prucha among the corps of forwards one would think that
at least one of them would put the puck in the net at least once every three games.
Heading into last night's game three Rangers were tied for the team lead in goals scored.
Scott Gomez and Michael Roszival were joined at the top with injured teamate Martin
Straka, all having two goals apiece. Ranger fans were on the edge of their seats, some more
prominent than others, as to who might take a stranglehold on the inter-team goal scoring
lead. Instead of someone among the names up on the marquis taking the lead, another name
joined them. One who nobody outside of the MSG broadcast booth could have even thought
capable of joining this illustrious triumvirate.
Last night's first minute goal by Nigel Dawes was the first goal for the Rangers after being
shutout the previous two games by Boston and Pittsburgh. Dawes repeated his feat roughly
55 minutes later to finalize the scoresheet for the evening. This is where it gets fun though.
Dawes' second goal gave the Rangers 2 goals aggregate in the three games. Henrik Lundqvist
did not allow a goal against Boston for 65 minutes (He gave up one in a shootout), and allowed
a second period powerplay goal against the Penguins. Lundqvist shutout the Devils last night.
So over the course of three games Lundqvist allows one goal and has a 1-2 record to show for his
troubles.
So the Rangers head into a Saturday evening at the Garden that will be brought to you with all the pomp and circumstance with the announcement of, "Madison Square Garden presents the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs", with the incredible sub plot of, WHO THE HELL IS GONNA STEP UP AND START PLAYING SOME DAMNED HOCKEY!!1!!!1!
Shoot the Puck My Brotha
Nigel Dawes was off da hook last night yo. Homie was straight up nasty.
He had that cracka in front of dat cage straight up cumfuddlefuzed fo shizzle.
The Rangers did right by lettin homie get some PT in front of the little brothas
and sistas from Harlem sittin up in the phat crib of a luxury box. Now he be sayin'
"Yo, Prucha, dis is ma spot now."
He had that cracka in front of dat cage straight up cumfuddlefuzed fo shizzle.
The Rangers did right by lettin homie get some PT in front of the little brothas
and sistas from Harlem sittin up in the phat crib of a luxury box. Now he be sayin'
"Yo, Prucha, dis is ma spot now."
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Rutgers Hosts #2 USF Thursday Night
Just over 11 months ago as many would recall, The Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated the #3 Louisville Cardinals and launched themselves into the national spotlight with the 28-25 upset victory. On this coming Thursday RU will again host a highly ranked opponent but instead of trying to launch themselves onto the scene it's more of a self preservation game for the un-ranked Scarlet Knights.
This year's new kid on the block, The University of South Florida Bulls, come to Piscataway with an unblemished record and a swagger usually reserved for more traditional powerhouses. Sophomore Quaterback Matt Grothe, a dual threat QB , is a true playmaker and can get things done with his arm or by pulling it down and taking off operating out of a spread offense.
On the other side of the ball Senior linebacker Ben Moffitt leads a relentless, speedy, defense that is actually more responsible for USF's so far undefeated season. To beat USF you need to wear this defense down, something that obviously hasn't been done yet this season. At no time yet in this season has Ray Rice been more needed as he will be on Thursday night.
Rice ran for 196 yards and three touchdowns in the Scarlet Knight's 38-14 pasting of the Syracuse Orangemen. If Rice, who goes into this game with 818 rushing yards, can eclipse the 1,000 yard mark for the season on Thursday then RU will be in a great position to win this game. Any success that Rice has will open things up for QB Mike Teel and recievers Tiquan Underwood, Kenny Britt and Timmy Brown.
On the defensive side of the ball the Rutgers young and improving defense will have a good bit of work to do. The secondary will need to account for the 4 and 5 wide reciever sets that Grothe will have at his disposal. If the DB's can force Grothe to try and run the linebackers will have to answer the call. I will keep my eyes on Senior Linebacker and Draddy Award Semi-finalist Brandon Renkart who will likely have the job of spying on Grothe for the duration of the contest.
Although Rutgers will be an underdog heading into this game I would not be in complete shock if they were to pull of the upset. On the other hand I wouldn't be shocked if they get completely blown out. One thing this College Football Season has shown us is that nothing should be shocking anymore.
This year's new kid on the block, The University of South Florida Bulls, come to Piscataway with an unblemished record and a swagger usually reserved for more traditional powerhouses. Sophomore Quaterback Matt Grothe, a dual threat QB , is a true playmaker and can get things done with his arm or by pulling it down and taking off operating out of a spread offense.
On the other side of the ball Senior linebacker Ben Moffitt leads a relentless, speedy, defense that is actually more responsible for USF's so far undefeated season. To beat USF you need to wear this defense down, something that obviously hasn't been done yet this season. At no time yet in this season has Ray Rice been more needed as he will be on Thursday night.
Rice ran for 196 yards and three touchdowns in the Scarlet Knight's 38-14 pasting of the Syracuse Orangemen. If Rice, who goes into this game with 818 rushing yards, can eclipse the 1,000 yard mark for the season on Thursday then RU will be in a great position to win this game. Any success that Rice has will open things up for QB Mike Teel and recievers Tiquan Underwood, Kenny Britt and Timmy Brown.
On the defensive side of the ball the Rutgers young and improving defense will have a good bit of work to do. The secondary will need to account for the 4 and 5 wide reciever sets that Grothe will have at his disposal. If the DB's can force Grothe to try and run the linebackers will have to answer the call. I will keep my eyes on Senior Linebacker and Draddy Award Semi-finalist Brandon Renkart who will likely have the job of spying on Grothe for the duration of the contest.
Although Rutgers will be an underdog heading into this game I would not be in complete shock if they were to pull of the upset. On the other hand I wouldn't be shocked if they get completely blown out. One thing this College Football Season has shown us is that nothing should be shocking anymore.
Here I am
Well after some chiding, here I am with my very own un-sullied little spot on Mr. Gore's internet. I'll basically blog here regarding the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the New York Rangers, I'll also dabble in some baseball and other sports whenever the hell I want to.
Let me know what you think, any requests will probably be denied :P
Let me know what you think, any requests will probably be denied :P
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