Some Sport Thoughts
As I sit here and await the warmer weather, some thoughts about the local sports scene:
The Celtics:
Will everybody finally give Danny Ainge the credit he deserves for dismantling a Celtic team that was going nowhere and reassembling a team that is 35-29 and on its way to winning the Atlantic Division? He’s taken a lot of heat from the local media, in particular WEEI am radio, and it’s time that he finally gets some long overdue credit.
I haven’t even touched on the draft picks that have stardom written all over them. As Cedric Maxwell said, Al Jefferson may be their best draft pick since Kevin McHale. Delonte West will be their starting point guard within two years and Tony Allen will be a key contributor for them off the bench. How will they do in the playoffs? I don’t know, but I certainly think anyone is beatable and that includes Miami and Detroit. If they don’t bring Antoine Walker back next year, then they may as well trade Paul Pierce since he seems to only flourish with Antoine by his side.
The Patriots:
It certainly doesn’t sound good for Tedy Bruschi, who now has undergone heart surgery. The team will draft an inside linebacker early just in case he can’t play anymore. If I were he, I wouldn’t play again.
As for the player departures, I’m completely not concerned as each player will be replaced; hence Duane Starks and Tim Dwight for Ty Law and Troy Brown. In Bill we trust.
The Red Sox:
And as for the Red Sox, I just can’t get into spring training, I never could.
The Celtics:
Will everybody finally give Danny Ainge the credit he deserves for dismantling a Celtic team that was going nowhere and reassembling a team that is 35-29 and on its way to winning the Atlantic Division? He’s taken a lot of heat from the local media, in particular WEEI am radio, and it’s time that he finally gets some long overdue credit.
I haven’t even touched on the draft picks that have stardom written all over them. As Cedric Maxwell said, Al Jefferson may be their best draft pick since Kevin McHale. Delonte West will be their starting point guard within two years and Tony Allen will be a key contributor for them off the bench. How will they do in the playoffs? I don’t know, but I certainly think anyone is beatable and that includes Miami and Detroit. If they don’t bring Antoine Walker back next year, then they may as well trade Paul Pierce since he seems to only flourish with Antoine by his side.
The Patriots:
It certainly doesn’t sound good for Tedy Bruschi, who now has undergone heart surgery. The team will draft an inside linebacker early just in case he can’t play anymore. If I were he, I wouldn’t play again.
As for the player departures, I’m completely not concerned as each player will be replaced; hence Duane Starks and Tim Dwight for Ty Law and Troy Brown. In Bill we trust.
The Red Sox:
And as for the Red Sox, I just can’t get into spring training, I never could.
I am so bored with the steroid talk I can’t deal with it! As David Lee Roth said on WZLX this week, “who cares!” If that’s what they want to do to their bodies, let them.
Off Topic:
And if you really want a laugh, watch the outtakes from Austin Powers Two. That’s it from here. Be well.
posted by New England Magazine at 12:03 PM
3 Comments:
I'm with Diamond Dave, man. If they want to mess up their bodies, let 'em. Let's just get the season started and start playing ball.
(By the way - I surfed into your site via Blogexplosion. Love your dogs - they're beautiful!)
I'll heap a little praise on Danny Ainge. I was the first to say, what was he doing in getting Walker back? Of course I was thinking of egos, pride, and such....Danny was thinking about winning, right now, in a conference that is prime for the taking. Agree with your point, no post game will probably stop the train at some point, but the fact they've done this well has surprised me.
Anyway, good reading your blog! I spend my time covering the Jazz and the Univ of Utah sports scene, so read that stuff if its up your alley. Take care.
He was subbing for a local DJ for the week in Boston. Actually, believe it or not, he is an EMT in the Bronx in NY. Thank you very much for reading my blog.
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