I'll be at Maroons Sports Bar & Grille between 7pm-8pm, giving away Phillies goodies, stuff from Yuengling, and maybe an LCD HDTV!
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Phillies win tonight. Nobody in Philadelphia will work tomorrow.
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Courtney had a cold. Dave Smith has a cold. I hope I don't get one.
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My Seahawks are on a one-game winning streak.
I knew that new 49ers coach Mike Singletary was an intense guy. I'm glad he's brought that with him to the sidelines. He's exactly what that team needs... a kick in the you-know-where.
Buckle up,
TS
Monday, October 27, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Helping friends during a powerout... not the kind you'd expect
As I left my aunt and uncle's house yesterday, I noticed on ABC that the update of the Chargers/Bills game said "Susp"... which meant suspended.
I get in my car, and turn my Sirius on to tune in the game. Both the Bills' and Chargers' broadcast are being done over phone lines. The Bills' announcers said that the power had gone out about 30 minutes before game time. It turns out that a combination of helium balloons with metallic ties getting stuck at a transformer and a utility pole fire a mile away caused all the problems.
I texted my friends Doug and Chrissy, and her response was simply "no power." A few minutes later, one of the Bills got injured... she texted me (300 miles away) to ask who was hurt. Luckily, the cell phone towers weren't affected. The Bills' announcers were forced to do the game on cell phone on three separate occasions.
What really sucks for Bills fans is that one of the main cable companies and the CBS station in Buffalo are not under contract. The only way to see Bills games in about half the area are through old-fashioned rabbit ears or by satellite dish. Since CBS had no access to generators, viewers only saw half the game.
Why am I spending so much time talking about the Bills? It's because they're doing much better than my Seahawks. I admit I watched the Rays/Red Sox last night instead of the 2nd half of the Seahawks game.
Congrats to "Broad Street Joe"... Joe Maddon and the Rays. It's gonna be a fun World Series, but I hope it doesn't go longer than five games.
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of State Senator Jim Rhoades. I was stunned Saturday night when I heard of his death. The last time I spoke with him was on air back in August. He had an impact on so many people locally and statewide... I personally thanked him for passing the Clean Indoor Air Act. Rest in peace, Jim.
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Follow the bouncing horsey... the Breeders' Cup is this weekend. Friday's races are on ESPN2, starting at 3:30. Saturday's start on ABC at 1pm, then switch to ESPN at 3:30pm.
Buckle up,
TS
I get in my car, and turn my Sirius on to tune in the game. Both the Bills' and Chargers' broadcast are being done over phone lines. The Bills' announcers said that the power had gone out about 30 minutes before game time. It turns out that a combination of helium balloons with metallic ties getting stuck at a transformer and a utility pole fire a mile away caused all the problems.
I texted my friends Doug and Chrissy, and her response was simply "no power." A few minutes later, one of the Bills got injured... she texted me (300 miles away) to ask who was hurt. Luckily, the cell phone towers weren't affected. The Bills' announcers were forced to do the game on cell phone on three separate occasions.
What really sucks for Bills fans is that one of the main cable companies and the CBS station in Buffalo are not under contract. The only way to see Bills games in about half the area are through old-fashioned rabbit ears or by satellite dish. Since CBS had no access to generators, viewers only saw half the game.
Why am I spending so much time talking about the Bills? It's because they're doing much better than my Seahawks. I admit I watched the Rays/Red Sox last night instead of the 2nd half of the Seahawks game.
Congrats to "Broad Street Joe"... Joe Maddon and the Rays. It's gonna be a fun World Series, but I hope it doesn't go longer than five games.
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of State Senator Jim Rhoades. I was stunned Saturday night when I heard of his death. The last time I spoke with him was on air back in August. He had an impact on so many people locally and statewide... I personally thanked him for passing the Clean Indoor Air Act. Rest in peace, Jim.
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Follow the bouncing horsey... the Breeders' Cup is this weekend. Friday's races are on ESPN2, starting at 3:30. Saturday's start on ABC at 1pm, then switch to ESPN at 3:30pm.
Buckle up,
TS
Friday, October 17, 2008
We lost another good one...
My prayers go to the family of Tim Karlson, former Channel 16 Sports Director. He passed away yesterday, at the all-too-young age of 56.
I have plenty of pleasant memories of Tim. We first met in 1994, when I still worked at Stanton Lanes. He was broadcasting the 1994 PBA Senior Open Championship on Channel 16. I helped with a few things, and he was as nice as could be.
He was one of the faces of Channel 16 Sports for about 15 years. He was at just about every big event involving our local teams, whether it be Wyoming Valley or our area. He came back from brain surgery by sporting hats that viewers sent in.
He had to give up sports in 2000, due to lingering health problems. He was a huge Baltimore Orioles fan. He also worked in radio, mostly at legendary WARM, before moving to 16 in 1983. He has set of vocal chords that won't be matched in our area... his easy-going on-air style was something to be emulated by all. He was a true pro at his craft.
Kudos to 16 for the tribute that Nolan Johannes narrated last night. Mike Stevens will have an added feature for Tim on Monday night. Tim, thanks for all your hard work. This longtime NEPA sports fan greatly appreciates it.
I have plenty of pleasant memories of Tim. We first met in 1994, when I still worked at Stanton Lanes. He was broadcasting the 1994 PBA Senior Open Championship on Channel 16. I helped with a few things, and he was as nice as could be.
He was one of the faces of Channel 16 Sports for about 15 years. He was at just about every big event involving our local teams, whether it be Wyoming Valley or our area. He came back from brain surgery by sporting hats that viewers sent in.
He had to give up sports in 2000, due to lingering health problems. He was a huge Baltimore Orioles fan. He also worked in radio, mostly at legendary WARM, before moving to 16 in 1983. He has set of vocal chords that won't be matched in our area... his easy-going on-air style was something to be emulated by all. He was a true pro at his craft.
Kudos to 16 for the tribute that Nolan Johannes narrated last night. Mike Stevens will have an added feature for Tim on Monday night. Tim, thanks for all your hard work. This longtime NEPA sports fan greatly appreciates it.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Bye Big Brown
Well, Big Brown's off to stud. He's injured and will no longer race. Curlin's almost a shoo-in to win the Breeders Cup Classic at the end of the month... but I'm still savin a few bucks for the other horses. Curlin's always better the second time he's runs at a track... he hasn't run on Santa Anita's new surface yet, but did have a workout earlier this week. If he doesn't run, then Casino Drive (remember him? He was scratched from the Belmont the morning of the race) should be the favorite.
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It's gonna get cold this weekend... I may have to break out the gloves on Saturday.
Buckle up,
TS
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It's gonna get cold this weekend... I may have to break out the gloves on Saturday.
Buckle up,
TS
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Happy Birthday...
...to the Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice. It's first edition was published on 10/9/78. It was born from a newspaper strike. The whole story is available at www.citizensvoice.com.
They have those first editions posted... the prices at the local market are astonishing... 8 cents a pound for cabbage, cucumbers 10 for $1, and 10 pounds of potatoes for 59 cents.
Happy Birthday to the Citizens' Voice. A lot of good people have worked there, including a few of my good sportswriter buddies.
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I've given in, and turned on the heat at my apartment. Oh, and remind me not to take a nap during the day... I can't get to sleep at night when I do.
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Go Phillies.
Buckle Up,
TS
They have those first editions posted... the prices at the local market are astonishing... 8 cents a pound for cabbage, cucumbers 10 for $1, and 10 pounds of potatoes for 59 cents.
Happy Birthday to the Citizens' Voice. A lot of good people have worked there, including a few of my good sportswriter buddies.
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I've given in, and turned on the heat at my apartment. Oh, and remind me not to take a nap during the day... I can't get to sleep at night when I do.
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Go Phillies.
Buckle Up,
TS
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