It’s February in the Northeast section of the country, and it’s cold. Surprise! But this isn’t the usual cold. It’s real cold. Freezing cold. Below freezing cold. Way below freezing cold. Wind chills below zero cold. Did I mention that it was cold? Not only is it cold, but it’s also dark most of … Continue reading The winter doldrums
Wake up the echoes
On September 3rd, Mark May of "College Game Day", an alleged expert, predicted that the University of Notre Dame football team would be either 1-5 or 0-6 after their first half dozen games. Well, with the team at 4-1 and ranked in the top ten, this guy either needs a … Continue reading Wake up the echoes
Big Night at the Big House
If there is such a thing as a big early-season game in the NHL, tonight's game at the Big House, the Wachovia Center down in South Philly, should be considered one. The Philadelphia Flyers take on the Pittsburgh Penguins, a team that should be interesting for a number of reasons. First, … Continue reading Big Night at the Big House
Midnight madness for Philly hoops Big Five
St. Joe's and Temple tangle at The Palestra in 2004 The Palestra in West Philly has been home to some of the greatest college basketball ever played. The traditional home to Philly's "Big Five" basketball schools: Penn, Villanova, St. Joe's, Temple and LaSalle, will be rockin' this winter as the rivalry celebrates it's 50th … Continue reading Midnight madness for Philly hoops Big Five
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