tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post7237681823966646767..comments2023-11-02T03:56:06.817-04:00Comments on FeinsteinOnTheBrink: Possibility of Ovechkin vs. USA, will fans of the Capitals be torn at all?; Rooting for individuals vs. laundryJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418812412651310398noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-20833021316898172542010-02-23T21:47:10.293-05:002010-02-23T21:47:10.293-05:00John, just to clarify: you wrote
Brad Park and th...John, just to clarify: you wrote<br /><br /><i>Brad Park and the GAG (Goal-a-game) line with the Rangers: Vic Hadfield, Jean Ratelle, Brad Park</i><br /><br />... I think you meant to write <b>Rod Gilbert</b>, who was the 3rd member of that front line.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052065465188334890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-79987184856015360572010-02-23T14:54:45.196-05:002010-02-23T14:54:45.196-05:00John,
What's up with the jack booted thugs at...John,<br /><br />What's up with the jack booted thugs at ESPN laying down the suspension on Tony K for offering an opinion on Hannah Storm's wacko outfits? If he knew that was going to get him suspended, he should have gone all the way and sent her a Perkin's uniform as a wardrobe upgrade.<br /><br />Bristol sucks.Mr. Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569678172337776306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-81914147281210707812010-02-23T14:23:01.537-05:002010-02-23T14:23:01.537-05:00I feel the same way as Dan. I thought I'd be ...I feel the same way as Dan. I thought I'd be torn when USA played Canada since I live in Pittsburgh but as soon as WE (the USA) scored it was all over...USA..USA! I just hope all Penquins come home in one piece!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-28747995046802444532010-02-23T14:16:42.800-05:002010-02-23T14:16:42.800-05:00Tim-
While you very well might get 5 at large bid...Tim-<br /><br />While you very well might get 5 at large bids, that doesn't change the fact that in terms of rankings, the league is not what it once was. Look at the RPI ratings, which simply takes into account the strength of schedule and record.<br /><br />Duke is 2, Wake is 21, and after that, everyone is below 30.<br /><br />The Big East has 4 teams in the top ten in the RPI and Georgetown is 11th. So yes, it is ridiculous for them to be completely dropped from Feinstein's rankings. But again, that's where his obvious bias comes in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-5195522352744853222010-02-23T14:16:37.906-05:002010-02-23T14:16:37.906-05:00Excuse my poor grammar/sentence structure.
JohnExcuse my poor grammar/sentence structure.<br /><br />JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-58546798382470080442010-02-23T14:14:31.709-05:002010-02-23T14:14:31.709-05:00In this case, I must absolutely root for my favori...In this case, I must absolutely root for my favorite NHL players, I could care about the country. Back in 1998 when Canada had Gretzky (my all time favorite NHL player), Sakic, Yzerman, Roy & Bourque on the squad there's no way I would've rooted for another the USA. I can't believe that team didn't medal in Nagano. <br /><br />JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-29202817798831276652010-02-23T12:46:37.251-05:002010-02-23T12:46:37.251-05:00I arrive at a similar position, but through a diff...I arrive at a similar position, but through a different route than John's. <br /><br />As a transplanted Pittsburgh native, I still root for Pittsburgh teams (even the Pirates) as a link to the city, which I dearly love and would go back to in a minute if my job and immediate family situation didn;t prohibit it. I wondered who I'd root for when the USA played Canada because of my appreciation of Sidney Crosby, but found myself jumping straight out of my chair when Rafalski scored at 0:41 of the first. So, I guess I root for black and gold laundry, but for games in which I have no rooting interest, I go with players, coaches, or cities I like.<br /><br />As for Ovechkin, I'd root against the Russian team if my brother was playing on it.Dana Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350344882342624735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-20974532742882013892010-02-23T12:30:42.891-05:002010-02-23T12:30:42.891-05:00Maryland should probably be ranked this week - so ...Maryland should probably be ranked this week - so Feinstein was at least right about that.<br /><br />But I don't see any other ACC teams that deserve it. It's a very, very down year for that league. I'd say Duke is a fringe top 15 team this season - put them in the Big East and they'd have 5 more losses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-83259338792313074692010-02-23T12:22:40.962-05:002010-02-23T12:22:40.962-05:00John,
Regarding being a fan of individuals or team...John,<br />Regarding being a fan of individuals or teams... Growing up as a kid, I was the biggest L.A. Laker fan you could imagine (Magic, Worthy, Kareem, Cooper, etc...). I lived/died by them, checked their stats in the papers, etc... <br />When Magic contracted AIDS and retired, a weird thing happened. I found myself not caring about the Lakers anymore. Not only that, I didn't care about the NBA anymore! <br />So, I learned the hard way that I was merely a fan of Magic Johnson and not the LA Lakers. In fact, today, my favorite player in the league happens to play for the Celtics (Kevin Garnett) and I root for the Celtics on the rare ocassion that I watch the NBA.<br />On the contrary, I've always been a Dallas Cowboys fan, regardless of who is on the team. Its an interesting dynamic and I'm not sure of the psychosis behind it. Someone should do a study...cbirdsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04458691535229636853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-39061444814086193772010-02-23T12:20:40.608-05:002010-02-23T12:20:40.608-05:00Just the same as no responsible POLL should only h...Just the same as no responsible POLL should only have 1 ACC team in the Top 25....they are going to get 5-6 at larges (not including auto bid) in the tourney, yet no one in the league outside of Duke is in the top 25? Makes ZERO sense, and its just not valid.<br /><br />Thank God polls in basketball aren't as important as the tainted football BS.Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-2568127162214389022010-02-23T12:14:04.698-05:002010-02-23T12:14:04.698-05:00Yo Tim - Georgetown is 5-3 against the teams ranke...Yo Tim - Georgetown is 5-3 against the teams ranked in Feinstein's top 25. I don't see how a loss to a top 5 team is enough to drop a team from a 16 ranking to unranked. Michigan State has lost 3 out of its last 6 games and last week lost to Ohio State at home, and yet Feinstein still has them ranked 14th. The Spartans have no wins as impressive as Gtown's over Duke and Villanova, or even Butler (a team Feinstein has at #12).<br /><br />Face it: This guy has an unnatural hatred for Georgetown, and it comes out in his coverage. No way a responsible voter leaves the Hoyas out of the top 25 entirely this week. None.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-72805075787609732852010-02-23T12:06:44.558-05:002010-02-23T12:06:44.558-05:00Georgetown has lost 3 of 5, including one to Rutge...Georgetown has lost 3 of 5, including one to Rutgers, and one to USF. They are not currently playing like a top 25 team....deal with it.Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-6889638689587949652010-02-23T11:55:44.451-05:002010-02-23T11:55:44.451-05:00If you are an American, you cheer for the United S...If you are an American, you cheer for the United States. No-brainer.<br /><br />Unrelated to this post:<br /><br />Georgetown unranked? John Feinstein, you are a tool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-71588472198369822662010-02-23T11:44:49.697-05:002010-02-23T11:44:49.697-05:00I'm just glad Crosby is not an American. I do...I'm just glad Crosby is not an American. I don't think I could have gone there. I did find myself rooting hard for the Czech Republic once I saw Flash on the ice.<br /><br />It also could not be set up any better, now that it appears Ovie should get an opportunity to knock Crosby out in the quarterfinals.GIANT GLASShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08718474564085889513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-2790996803282247232010-02-23T11:17:31.453-05:002010-02-23T11:17:31.453-05:00I assume I'm in the minority, and I even feel ...I assume I'm in the minority, and I even feel somewhat bad for it, but I don't look at the Olympics as country vs. country anymore. I like seeing the greatest achievements, greatest athletes (yes, even curling) do their thing. We see more US athletes on our coverage, as we should, but I don't necessarily root for them 'because they are American' if that makes sense? Maybe in team sports moreso, but individual sports? Not so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com