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Re: Is Brad Lidge finally back?

billgraffssweatervest — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:22:42 -0000

Did you not see the 1st 2 outs of Sunday's game? He came about 6 collective feet from giving the Braves the lead. He's proven that he can only be counted on if he's not pitching from the stretch. He's even admitted that recently. Theory: Let him pitch until he let's a man get on base, then shut him down!

Re: Time for one old goat to replace the other

billgraffssweatervest — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:13:23 -0000

You're such a godamn RACIST!

Re: Why the Eagles Made a Mistake in Signing Mike Vick

billgraffssweatervest — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:16:12 -0000

Massive distraction???? Whatta you talking about? How many locker rooms have you been in? Well-stocked playmakers on offense? Our top 3 receivers are all slot receivers. One's a 2nd yr player (Jackson); One's a rook (Maclin) & One has 1 hamstring (Curtis). The next best receiver is Hank Baskett who has wapping 71 career receptions. Oh yeah, we have a running back that has only practiced 3 times in as many years. I love em too, but I'm not as convinced as you are that they can't use a talent like Vick. If his skills are lacking as you say and his attitude and baggage is in question, why would up to 11 (according to espn) other teams have shown interest in him? You must have dogs. Gotta get over that Foley, it's not about that. Ray Lewis watched his friend kill somebody and refused to participate with authorities, but he's a role model today, AAANNNND he has a ring. Who cares. BUT it should be interesting to see how Eagle tailgaters interact with the tree-huggin PETA nuts.

Re: Emery’s new helmet, pads, and more news

billgraffssweatervest — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:55:50 -0000

Chris: Insane is a strong word - don't you think? Maybe I exaggerated a bit when I said that the NHL will be gone by 2015, but they are definitely a "going concern." And, more so than any other major sport. You say that hockey is definitely not dead, but then you say that the NHL is surviving with gate sales. SURVIVING being the key word. How did ESPN kill hockey? Did they have anything to do with the strike - or - lock-out - or - whatever you want to call it? The NHL, with the CBA, tried to link player salaries to league revenues, but the players weren't having it. That's part of the problem. The salaries for these players is ridiculous. How can they expect to get paid millions of dollars when the viewing public continues to show disinterest? Of course you can catch your local club on your local network, but I'm talking about national appeal and ratings. The NBC contract calls for what - one game a week? Does anybody even know when that game is on or who is playing in it? No, but I'm sure they could tell you who is playing on Sunday Night baseball, Monday Night baseball, Sunday Night Football, MNF, Thursday Night Football and even those MAC College Games on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays. Your passion for Hockey & the Flyers obviously hinders your objectivity. Hockey is dead - until the Stanley Cup Finals, and then maybe, just maybe, you have some extra fans. Further evidence of Hockey's demise: The Winter Classic. Yeah, let's see how we can boost ratings. Hmm... Let's play one "regular" game in some outside historical non-traditional venue. What you don't want to admit is that 2/3rds of the people tuning in to that game have done so just to see what it looks like for a hockey game to be played in a baseball stadium. It's fuckin stupid. Opinions are never incorrect because it's what you belive, but you should probably put down whatever you are drinking and take a shot of reality. Flyers / NHL fans = Delusional. Wake up!

Re: Emery’s new helmet, pads, and more news

billgraffssweatervest — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:50:11 -0000

Does it really matter what he paints on his stupid ass mask? Does the NHL even have a contract with a major television network next year? Hockey is dead. Maybe nobody in Philly, Pitt, Boston or Canada realize it yet (because these are the only towns that consistently sell-out), but it's dead. Give it up. Have fun watching that great coverage on Versus, unless you plan on going to the games and being part of the 10% of people who are actually real fans - not just those crazy hockey fans that sit in those $150 seats and couldn't tell you what the score is because all they've been doing the entire game is yapping their big-ass mouths about work or who makes their favorite Philadelphia Cheese Steak sandwich. Who the hell calls it a Philadelphia Cheese Steak? Anyway. Hockey's beat & so are most of the fake ass fans. No offense to the real fans, but it's time to move on. There will be no more NHL by 2015. MMA will draw larger crowds.

Re: Lidge is the Phillies’ closer. Period.

billgraffssweatervest — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:28:35 -0000

I agree. There should be no more discussion (for now) regarding the closer position. Considering what he did last season, he gets a mulligan for the remainder of the regular season. It's only fair. HOWEVER, he blows one (1) save in the Playoffs, and it's "Closer by Committee." To boost his confidence, Charlie should do what he has done a few times earlier in the season. He should give Lidge the ball with 1 or 2 outs. At least if he walks the 1st guy he faces, he can get bailed out with a double play.