Category Archives: Sport

Toronto Blue Jays Week in Review

Title: Toronto Blue Jays Week in Review
Date: April 7, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: I once again tested out a new format/article type, this time a weekly Jays review. Like the others, it didn’t last as long as I would have preferred, probably because I was spreading myself a little thin at this point with “weekly commitments” in terms of the site. Regardless, here’s the first swing at it.
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The Unsung International Game

Title: The Unsung International Game
Date: April 5, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: As part of a Carnival of the NBA on Unsung Players, I instead took a look at the international basketball scene as an under-appreciated whole.
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The Eighth ODC Podcast

Title: The Eighth ODC Podcast
Date: April 4, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: I have no idea if the links for these podcasts will work anymore, but I do have them backed up on my computer for future reference. For the eighth installment, my friend Trev became the first two-time guest, and we spoke on the NBA, the Final Four, and fan-hood in general.
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10 Baseball Drinking Games

Title: 10 Baseball Drinking Games
Date: April 3, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: Just like it sounds…I found or created 10 different drinking activities for watching baseball. None of these are clever or anything, but they change the atmosphere from “having a beer, watching the game” to “getting wasted, thanks to the game.”
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A Diamond in the East’s 5-8 Seeds?

Title: A Diamond in the East’s 5-8 Seeds?
Date: April 3, 2008
Original Source: Hoops Addict
Synopsis: This Hoops Addict article took a look at the bottom half of the Eastern Conference playoff picture, analyzing if there were any potential upsets looming. Like all of my HA articles, the links have been lost due to a server transfer, but the text was backed up.
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Live Blog of the Blue Jays’ Season Opener

Title: Live Blog of the Blue Jays’ Season Opener
Date: April 1, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: After the season opener was rained out, I gave it another shot for Game 2 (Game 1, just a day later). A live blog/running diary ensued.
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Comprehensive Toronto Blue Jays Season Preview

Title: Comprehensive Toronto Blue Jays Season Preview
Date: March 30, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: I wasn’t overly optimistic about the season’s results, but it didn’t stop me from writing way too many words about each and every Blue Jay, as well as some general thoughts on the upcoming season.
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Handicapping Wrestlemania

Title: Handicapping Wrestlemania
Date: March 30,l 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: Just like I did for the Royal Rumble, I decided to apply some odds to predetermined events. It saddens me that I haven’t made this an annual staple of the site.
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Your Own Spring Training – Getting Ready for Your Baseball/Slo-Pitch Season

Title: Your Own Spring Training – Getting Ready for Your Baseball/Slo-Pitch Season
Date: March 28, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: My friend Mike is a great baseball player. I am a jack-show juice-pig beast-mode muscle-fest. So it only made sense that we collaborated on an article to get readers ready for their Slo-Pitch seasons, covering baseball drills and workout tips.
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The Seventh ODC Podcast

Title: The Seventh ODC Podcast
Date: March 27, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: I have no idea if the links for these podcasts will work anymore, but I do have them backed up on my computer for future reference. For the seventh installment, my friend Stu came on and we went all over the place, discussing baseball, basketball, wrestling, and more.
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