Wow…200 posts as the Riff! Does this mean this will be a mediocre post? That’s up for y’all to decide. Being that we’re up to 200, I’m going to use this as an opportunity to give my half year awards for memorable moments for the year in sports:
1. Tiger Woods in the US Open. Without any doubt, this will stand out for years to come. Rocco should get props for this moment as well. I cannot remember a duel such as this one.
2. tie-New England Patriots. Their run to perfection and Spy Gate redux made the Patriots a hot news item earlier in the year. Their subsequent upset loss in the Super Bowl was especially huge since very few thought they would lose.
2. tie-NY Giants’ upset win in the Super Bowl. In itself, the game was hot…a tight ball game and history being destroyed. Historically, maybe not the biggest upset, but this ranked up there with the best. Don’t forget the amazing catch by David Tyree, which ranks up there with Tiger Woods as the year’s best individual moment so far.
3. Kansas winning the NCAA championship in men’s basketball. I think this ranks at the top if the US Open Golf tournament did not happen. One of the best NCAA finals in the last 20 years.
4. Eight Belles euthanized after the Kentucky Derby. Sad…yes, but will more awareness be placed towards horse racing now?
5. Roger Clemens. This has quieted down somewhat recently, but when this was going, it was a hot item!
And because I Love lists, here’s an update for my Mendoza Line All Stars (100+ AB qualify):
C-JR Towles, Houston: .145
1B-Adam LaRoche, Pittsburgh: .216
2B-Asdrubal Cabrerra,Cleveland: .184
SS-Tony Pena,Jr., Kansas City: .154
3B-Brandon Inge, Detroit: .217
OF-Travis Buck, Oakland: .160
OF-Andruw Jones, LA Dodgers: .165
OF-Austin Kearns, Washington: .187
For fun, reverse Mendoza for pitchers:
Branden Looper: .367
Carlos Zambrano: .362
For those who have stayed loyal after 200 posts and 5 months, I thank you very much for doing so! Pass this site along to friends, family and work colleagues. For anyone who wants to contribute, you are more than welcome to do so. Any sport, any topic is not taboo; email me with ideas!
