The Pats defeated the Ravens in a back and forth slugfest at Gillette on Sunday, claiming their third victory of the season and handing Baltimore its first lost.
Stat-shack:
NE (3-1):
Brady (QB): 21/32, 258 YDS, 1 TD; 5 att, 11 yds, 1 TD (rushing)
Moss (WR): 3 rec, 50 yds, 1 TD
Morris (RB): 6 att, 21 yds, 1 TD
BAL (3-1):
Flacco (QB): 27/47, 264 yds, 2 TD, 1 int
Mason (WR): 7 rec, 88 yds, 1 TD
McGahee (RB): 1 rec, 13 yds, 1 TD, 5 att, 11 yds (Rushing)
Rice (RB): 11 att, 103 yds
Monday, October 5, 2009
Sunday's Show (10/4/09)
The Premiere of Sports Freak aired Sunday October 4th at 8:00. It was originally supposed to begin at 6:00 but you know how things go. I was solo, but will usually be joined by my co-host Andy Mac from the Mix at 9 on Wednesdays. Topics of discussion weighed heavily on the Pats, Jets, Giants, Yankees and Red Sox, as well as the tiebreaker game coming up on tuesday between the Twins and Tigers.
I thank those of you out there who called in and listened. Next week's show will be set to air between the hours of 6 and 8 pm on Sunday October 11th.
Thanks!
I thank those of you out there who called in and listened. Next week's show will be set to air between the hours of 6 and 8 pm on Sunday October 11th.
Thanks!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
NFL Standings
At the end of Week 3
AFC East
NYJ - 3-0
NE - 2-1
BUF - 1-2
MIA - 0-3
AFC North
BAL - 3-0
CIN -2-1
PIT - 1-2
CLE - 0-3
AFC South
IND - 3-0
JAX - 1-2
HOU - 1-2
TEN - 0-3
AFC West
DEN - 3-0
SD - 2-1
OAK - 1-2
KC - 0-3
NFC East
NYG - 3-0
PHI - 2-1
DAL - 2-1
WAS - 1-2
NFC North
MIN - 3-0
GB - 2-1
CHI - 2-1
DET - 1-2
NFC South
NO - 3-0
ATL - 2-1
CAR - 0-3
TB - 0-3
NFC West
SF - 2-1
SEA - 1-2
ARZ - 1-2
STL - 0-3
AFC East
NYJ - 3-0
NE - 2-1
BUF - 1-2
MIA - 0-3
AFC North
BAL - 3-0
CIN -2-1
PIT - 1-2
CLE - 0-3
AFC South
IND - 3-0
JAX - 1-2
HOU - 1-2
TEN - 0-3
AFC West
DEN - 3-0
SD - 2-1
OAK - 1-2
KC - 0-3
NFC East
NYG - 3-0
PHI - 2-1
DAL - 2-1
WAS - 1-2
NFC North
MIN - 3-0
GB - 2-1
CHI - 2-1
DET - 1-2
NFC South
NO - 3-0
ATL - 2-1
CAR - 0-3
TB - 0-3
NFC West
SF - 2-1
SEA - 1-2
ARZ - 1-2
STL - 0-3
Monday, September 28, 2009
NYG 24 - TB 0 F; NYJ 24 - TEN 17 F
The Giants shut out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday by the score of 24-0, and the Jets defeated the Tennessee Titans 24-17. After the loss, Tampa Bay named Josh Johnson their starting quarterback over Leftwich.
Giants:
Manning (QB) - 14/24, 161 yds, 2 td
Jacobs (RB) - 26 att, 92 yd, TD
Smith (WR) - 7 rec, 63 yd, TD
S. Moss (WR) - 1 rec, 18 yd, TD
Bucs:
Leftwich (QB) - 7/16, 22 yd, 1 INT
J. Johnson (QB) - 4/10, 36 YD
NYG (3-0)
Jets:
Sanchez (QB) - 17/30, 171 yd, 2 td, 1 int
Washington (RB) - 12 att, 46 yds
Jones (RB) - 14 att, 20 yds
Cotchery (WR) - 8 rec, 108 yds, 1 td
Hartsock (TE) - 1 rec, 2 yds, 1 td
Titans:
Collins (QB) - 15/37, 170 yds, 1 td, 2 int
Johnson (RB) - 22 att, 97 yds
White (RB) - 7 att, 27 yds, 1 td
Washington (WR) - 2 rec, 25 yds, 1 td
Giants:
Manning (QB) - 14/24, 161 yds, 2 td
Jacobs (RB) - 26 att, 92 yd, TD
Smith (WR) - 7 rec, 63 yd, TD
S. Moss (WR) - 1 rec, 18 yd, TD
Bucs:
Leftwich (QB) - 7/16, 22 yd, 1 INT
J. Johnson (QB) - 4/10, 36 YD
NYG (3-0)
Jets:
Sanchez (QB) - 17/30, 171 yd, 2 td, 1 int
Washington (RB) - 12 att, 46 yds
Jones (RB) - 14 att, 20 yds
Cotchery (WR) - 8 rec, 108 yds, 1 td
Hartsock (TE) - 1 rec, 2 yds, 1 td
Titans:
Collins (QB) - 15/37, 170 yds, 1 td, 2 int
Johnson (RB) - 22 att, 97 yds
White (RB) - 7 att, 27 yds, 1 td
Washington (WR) - 2 rec, 25 yds, 1 td
ATL 10 - NE 26 F
Matt Ryan's return to New England was tarnished on Sunday by Tom Brady and the Patriots. The Pats came out on top to the tune of a 26-10 victory, one week following their disappointing loss to the Jets. Randy Moss, who was questionable (back) played while Wes Welker sat out for a second straight week.
Tom Brady(NE): 25/42, 277 yds, 1 td
Matt Ryan (ATL): 17/28, 199 yds
Fred Taylor (NE): 105 rushing yds, 1 td
Chris Baker (NE): 2 rec, 42 yds, 1 td
Michael Turner (ATL): 15 att, 56 yds, 1 td
Tom Brady(NE): 25/42, 277 yds, 1 td
Matt Ryan (ATL): 17/28, 199 yds
Fred Taylor (NE): 105 rushing yds, 1 td
Chris Baker (NE): 2 rec, 42 yds, 1 td
Michael Turner (ATL): 15 att, 56 yds, 1 td
Start Spreadin' the News
On June 11, 2009, the New York Yankees left Fenway Park having not figured out their rivals in 8 straight tries - watching the Red Sox celebrate 8 consecutive wins over the Yankees, making them the laughing stock of the MLB. Even the Mets found a way to beat Boston, and they only had three opportunities.
On September 27, 2009, the New York Yankees celebrated for the first time on the pitcher's mound of the new Yankee Stadium, having swept Boston for the second consecutive series in the Boogie Down - winning their 9th game against Boston in 10 tries since 0-8 - but more importantly, claiming a divisional championship and solidifying home-field advantage throughout the post-season.
Throughout April, May, and June, and until the two teams' fourth series on August 6th at Yankee Stadium, the word throughout baseball was that the Yankees couldn't beat the Red Sox, that the Yankees wouldn't beat the Red Sox. The Yankees have gone out and spent so much money on Sabathia, and Burnett, and Teixeira, and can't even beat Boston once.
How quickly all that changed.
August 6th was the turning point, as the Yankees and Red Sox squared off in a 4 game series at the new Yankee Stadium - a series that New York would eventually sweep, thanks to solid pitching and timely hitting. From the A-Rod homerun in the bottom of the 15th off Tazawa -- wait -- A-Rod...clutch?! That has been an oxymoron until recently. Saturday afternoon, CC Sabathia makes quick work of the Sox, shutting them out for what would be his first of two scoreless performances against Boston in '09.Then the Sunday night game that solidified the sweep. Let's recap, shall we? A-Rod homerun bottom of the 7th to crack a scoreless tie. 1-0 Yanks. Victor Martinez 2-run homerun in the top of the 8th off reliever Phil Coke, who ironically had been brought in to flip Victor Martinez around to face the bigger part of the ballpark. Sox up 2-1. 2 outs Bottom 8, flame-throwing reliever Daniel Bard on the hill. After making the number 9 hitter and Derek Jeter look absolutely comical against his fastball, Johnny Damon sends a Johnny Rocket over the right-centerfield wall, promptly followed by a Mark Teixeira "Tex" Message into the 3rd deck down the rightfield line.
Had the Magic returned to the Bronx? Had "Mystique" and "Ora" emerged from the shadows to show their lovely faces for the first time in the new digs? It certainly appeared so.
From 0-8 to 4-8.
Let's head to Fenway Park, two weekends following the Boston Massacre of '09. The first two games couldn't have been uglier, the Yankees bludgeoning Boston in Game one 20-11 (yes, this was a baseball game) and the Sox returning the favor on Saturday (against A.J. Burnett, who has had quite a fun time at Fenway this season) beating the Yankees 14-1. Then the Sunday night game during which the Yankees sent 5 homeruns off Josh Beckett flying around Beantown - winning the series 2 games to one.
From 4-8 to 6-9
Then this past weekend. It was a series without much contest. The Yankees solidified themselves as kings of the American League east, winning 9-5 Friday night behind Joba Chamberlain, 3-0 Saturday afternoon behind CC Sabathia, and 4-2 Sunday afternoon behind Andy Pettitte. The Yankees, with the weekend sweep of the Sox have become a 100-win team, winning 100 games for the for the 4th time this decade ('02, '03, '04, '09).
So it is the Yankees went from 0-8 to 9-9 against the Red Sox when most people doubted them off the face of the earth. With the recent weekend sweep, the Yankees have gone 9-1 against the Sox in their last 10 games.
On September 27, 2009, the New York Yankees celebrated for the first time on the pitcher's mound of the new Yankee Stadium, having swept Boston for the second consecutive series in the Boogie Down - winning their 9th game against Boston in 10 tries since 0-8 - but more importantly, claiming a divisional championship and solidifying home-field advantage throughout the post-season.
Throughout April, May, and June, and until the two teams' fourth series on August 6th at Yankee Stadium, the word throughout baseball was that the Yankees couldn't beat the Red Sox, that the Yankees wouldn't beat the Red Sox. The Yankees have gone out and spent so much money on Sabathia, and Burnett, and Teixeira, and can't even beat Boston once.
How quickly all that changed.
August 6th was the turning point, as the Yankees and Red Sox squared off in a 4 game series at the new Yankee Stadium - a series that New York would eventually sweep, thanks to solid pitching and timely hitting. From the A-Rod homerun in the bottom of the 15th off Tazawa -- wait -- A-Rod...clutch?! That has been an oxymoron until recently. Saturday afternoon, CC Sabathia makes quick work of the Sox, shutting them out for what would be his first of two scoreless performances against Boston in '09.Then the Sunday night game that solidified the sweep. Let's recap, shall we? A-Rod homerun bottom of the 7th to crack a scoreless tie. 1-0 Yanks. Victor Martinez 2-run homerun in the top of the 8th off reliever Phil Coke, who ironically had been brought in to flip Victor Martinez around to face the bigger part of the ballpark. Sox up 2-1. 2 outs Bottom 8, flame-throwing reliever Daniel Bard on the hill. After making the number 9 hitter and Derek Jeter look absolutely comical against his fastball, Johnny Damon sends a Johnny Rocket over the right-centerfield wall, promptly followed by a Mark Teixeira "Tex" Message into the 3rd deck down the rightfield line.
Had the Magic returned to the Bronx? Had "Mystique" and "Ora" emerged from the shadows to show their lovely faces for the first time in the new digs? It certainly appeared so.
From 0-8 to 4-8.
Let's head to Fenway Park, two weekends following the Boston Massacre of '09. The first two games couldn't have been uglier, the Yankees bludgeoning Boston in Game one 20-11 (yes, this was a baseball game) and the Sox returning the favor on Saturday (against A.J. Burnett, who has had quite a fun time at Fenway this season) beating the Yankees 14-1. Then the Sunday night game during which the Yankees sent 5 homeruns off Josh Beckett flying around Beantown - winning the series 2 games to one.
From 4-8 to 6-9
Then this past weekend. It was a series without much contest. The Yankees solidified themselves as kings of the American League east, winning 9-5 Friday night behind Joba Chamberlain, 3-0 Saturday afternoon behind CC Sabathia, and 4-2 Sunday afternoon behind Andy Pettitte. The Yankees, with the weekend sweep of the Sox have become a 100-win team, winning 100 games for the for the 4th time this decade ('02, '03, '04, '09).
So it is the Yankees went from 0-8 to 9-9 against the Red Sox when most people doubted them off the face of the earth. With the recent weekend sweep, the Yankees have gone 9-1 against the Sox in their last 10 games.
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