For a few weeks I've been trying to come up with a creative name for a column that would briefly cover a variety of topics. I messed around with a few different names but decided that "Three and Out" fits for both the obvious reason and because I don't always have a lot of time to devote to research.
If I need more background information about something, or I write something that includes quotes, or a ton of stats, it takes longer to research that it does to write. The writing process is fun. That's the easy part. The challenge I often face is finding the right amount of useful facts or stats to support my story without it sounding too watered down.
I did a google search a few minutes ago and found that Mike Mulligan, a reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, writes an article for his employer titled "Three and out." Since this is a common phrase used in the sports world, I assume I can borrow this name without his permission. Hey, I picked the name before I knew it was in use.
I'm working on two projects right now. The first is a story that discusses the new-look NBA and another that allows me to be Phils GM for a day. While I would love to finish now and get them out to you today, I have family in town and I plan on spending my weekend with them. So for now, please accept my "Three and Out" until the holiday is over.
Three and Out
1. After I'm finished writing I'm going to hop in my car, drive north about 25 minutes and spend the day with my family. Although I've tried to stay away from sports talk radio lately, I'm really looking forward to listening today. I can't wait to laugh at all the people that want to get back on the bandwagon.
A few days ago I was telling my sister, as she sat patient and carelessly listened on, that I was so excited for the Eagles to play the Cards and that I couldn't wait to see Kurt Warner get beat up by the Eagles D. While they didn't sack Warner all day, which was shocking to me, they did pressure him throughout this 48-20 blowout. Warner finished with three interceptions.
Meanwhile, can you guess who didn't turn the ball over on Turkey Day? My man, Donovan. The greatest quarterback in Eagles history had to have shut at least a few people up last night while completing 69% of his passes for 260 yards and 4 TDs.
I'm the eternal optimist when it comes to my teams, but even I couldn't predict an ass-whoopin' like this. I figured Donovan and the struggling offense would respond to the critics and find a way to outscore the Cards, but 48-20 was more than I could have hoped for. An overlooked aspect of last night's game was the job that the coaching staff did to get this team ready for a hot Arizona club. For the night, the Eagles run/pass ratio was 40:39, they converted 10 of 15 third downs, and controlled the ball nearly twice as long as Arizona.
I've said it before: Things are never as good or bad as people make them out to be. Andy said that Donovan taking a step back could help him go a mile forward. Maybe the Eagle's winningest coach of all time knows what he's talking about. Last night I heard someone say that Donovan played well only because of the "fire under his ass." Tisk, tisk, tisk. Like last week, this shouldn't be all about Donovan. Your every day, headline-reading fan does not know about the run/pass ratio, the third down conversions, or the playcalling.
The bottom line is that the Eagles played well against a playoff-bound team and they need to continue that if they want to turn the ship around. Next week's game is against the Giants in North Jersey and a win in that game would likely end the negative talk surrounding Philadelphia these days.
2. In September I wrote about Stephon Marbury and how his talent would make the Knicks a better team if he and coach D'Antoni could set their differences aside. I read a quote today from Starbury that mentioned something about how he wouldn't even let his coach walk his dog across the street. Considering that statement, I imagine the relationship isn't going well.
The latest out of NYC is that Steph is being suspended for allegedly refusing to play in the Knicks last game. He says one thing, the coach says another, and the vicious cycle continues. I never said that I like Marbury as a person. Seeing him on television is hilarious with his shiny, tattooed dome and his Barkley-esque turtlenecks. I may have sounded like I was defending the guy before, but I was just noting that he can still play at a higher level than most thirty-plus guards in the league.
I hope they trade him. Or cut him. Or do something. I'm so sick of seeing him on the bench, wasting his talent, happily getting paid for nothing. Speaking of Sir Charles, he publicly criticized LeBron recently for fielding questions about his 2010 free agency. He said its disrespectful, and he's right. But what's as disrespectful and as sickening to see is a guy (Steph) who doesn't care about the game that has helped him earn such a comfortable living. I know the guy plays the point, but he doesn't have to be so selfish.
3. You may say I talk about it too often, but this college football season is turning into the perfect BCS mess. Again. And I'm kind of happy about it. I guess it has to get worse before it gets better. So bring on the drama 'cause I want a playoff right now.
The Big 12 South is a disaster, Ball State finished unbeaten on Tuesday, Boise can do the same tonight and Alabama plays arch rival Auburn this week followed by UF, America's hottest team, in next week's SEC Title Game. I'm predicting that no BCS squad stays unbeaten, multiple mid-majors do and we finish with a million one-loss teams. Plaaay-off, Plaaay-off...
When will the money-hungry hot shots see the light and do what's right? Sorry for the rhyme. It was unintentional. But seriously, when will we get what we deserve? I'm excited about this weekend to be over so I can do my hypothetical BCS playoff bracket. I'll give you the requirements for entrance, rank my Top 16 and match America's best teams in the most fair postseason format imaginable.
Until then, I'm out.
If I need more background information about something, or I write something that includes quotes, or a ton of stats, it takes longer to research that it does to write. The writing process is fun. That's the easy part. The challenge I often face is finding the right amount of useful facts or stats to support my story without it sounding too watered down.
I did a google search a few minutes ago and found that Mike Mulligan, a reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, writes an article for his employer titled "Three and out." Since this is a common phrase used in the sports world, I assume I can borrow this name without his permission. Hey, I picked the name before I knew it was in use.
I'm working on two projects right now. The first is a story that discusses the new-look NBA and another that allows me to be Phils GM for a day. While I would love to finish now and get them out to you today, I have family in town and I plan on spending my weekend with them. So for now, please accept my "Three and Out" until the holiday is over.
Three and Out
1. After I'm finished writing I'm going to hop in my car, drive north about 25 minutes and spend the day with my family. Although I've tried to stay away from sports talk radio lately, I'm really looking forward to listening today. I can't wait to laugh at all the people that want to get back on the bandwagon.
A few days ago I was telling my sister, as she sat patient and carelessly listened on, that I was so excited for the Eagles to play the Cards and that I couldn't wait to see Kurt Warner get beat up by the Eagles D. While they didn't sack Warner all day, which was shocking to me, they did pressure him throughout this 48-20 blowout. Warner finished with three interceptions.
Meanwhile, can you guess who didn't turn the ball over on Turkey Day? My man, Donovan. The greatest quarterback in Eagles history had to have shut at least a few people up last night while completing 69% of his passes for 260 yards and 4 TDs.
I'm the eternal optimist when it comes to my teams, but even I couldn't predict an ass-whoopin' like this. I figured Donovan and the struggling offense would respond to the critics and find a way to outscore the Cards, but 48-20 was more than I could have hoped for. An overlooked aspect of last night's game was the job that the coaching staff did to get this team ready for a hot Arizona club. For the night, the Eagles run/pass ratio was 40:39, they converted 10 of 15 third downs, and controlled the ball nearly twice as long as Arizona.
I've said it before: Things are never as good or bad as people make them out to be. Andy said that Donovan taking a step back could help him go a mile forward. Maybe the Eagle's winningest coach of all time knows what he's talking about. Last night I heard someone say that Donovan played well only because of the "fire under his ass." Tisk, tisk, tisk. Like last week, this shouldn't be all about Donovan. Your every day, headline-reading fan does not know about the run/pass ratio, the third down conversions, or the playcalling.
The bottom line is that the Eagles played well against a playoff-bound team and they need to continue that if they want to turn the ship around. Next week's game is against the Giants in North Jersey and a win in that game would likely end the negative talk surrounding Philadelphia these days.
2. In September I wrote about Stephon Marbury and how his talent would make the Knicks a better team if he and coach D'Antoni could set their differences aside. I read a quote today from Starbury that mentioned something about how he wouldn't even let his coach walk his dog across the street. Considering that statement, I imagine the relationship isn't going well.
The latest out of NYC is that Steph is being suspended for allegedly refusing to play in the Knicks last game. He says one thing, the coach says another, and the vicious cycle continues. I never said that I like Marbury as a person. Seeing him on television is hilarious with his shiny, tattooed dome and his Barkley-esque turtlenecks. I may have sounded like I was defending the guy before, but I was just noting that he can still play at a higher level than most thirty-plus guards in the league.
I hope they trade him. Or cut him. Or do something. I'm so sick of seeing him on the bench, wasting his talent, happily getting paid for nothing. Speaking of Sir Charles, he publicly criticized LeBron recently for fielding questions about his 2010 free agency. He said its disrespectful, and he's right. But what's as disrespectful and as sickening to see is a guy (Steph) who doesn't care about the game that has helped him earn such a comfortable living. I know the guy plays the point, but he doesn't have to be so selfish.
3. You may say I talk about it too often, but this college football season is turning into the perfect BCS mess. Again. And I'm kind of happy about it. I guess it has to get worse before it gets better. So bring on the drama 'cause I want a playoff right now.
The Big 12 South is a disaster, Ball State finished unbeaten on Tuesday, Boise can do the same tonight and Alabama plays arch rival Auburn this week followed by UF, America's hottest team, in next week's SEC Title Game. I'm predicting that no BCS squad stays unbeaten, multiple mid-majors do and we finish with a million one-loss teams. Plaaay-off, Plaaay-off...
When will the money-hungry hot shots see the light and do what's right? Sorry for the rhyme. It was unintentional. But seriously, when will we get what we deserve? I'm excited about this weekend to be over so I can do my hypothetical BCS playoff bracket. I'll give you the requirements for entrance, rank my Top 16 and match America's best teams in the most fair postseason format imaginable.
Until then, I'm out.
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Fuckin...Zilllapiece
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