We looked good against the Phoenix Suns fresh off the win against Philly. The Pistons kept a double-digit lead for most of the game behind 18 assists from Brandon Jennings, then a little help from Josh Smith. Detroit led 35-21 after one and 64-51 at halftime. Andre Drummond put back a missed Piston shot with […]
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Month: January 2014
Clippers Destroy Lakers
123-87 final IN LOS ANGELES. It is the biggest win for LAC vs. the Lakers of Minneapolis the same city ever: Largest Wins vs Lakers Clippers Franchise History Pts diff Friday +36 Feb. 1992 +31 Nov. 1992 +26 Dec. 1994 +24 via Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers. We opened up the can of whoop ass […]
Pistons Win in Philly
We needed to snap a six-game losing streak, and we did. In Philadelphia, the Pistons trailed 19-4 out of the gate. The Sixers led by double-digits for most of the first half for a 63-55 halftime edge. However, we found our rhythm in the third quarter, taking our first lead of the game on back-to-back […]
Michigan Pulls Off Road Win in Nebraska
The Wolverines took the lead on a drive by Derrick Walton Jr. and got the final stop to win 72-71 in Nebraska’s new arena. We are the first road team to win in the building. Walton was the hero, for he also sank a buzzer-beater from beyond half court to end the first half. Michigan stayed aggressive […]
The Contours – Do You Love Me
Clippers 111, Celtics 105
Without Chris Paul, J.J. Redick, or Reggie Bullock, the Clips came together and won at home against the Boston Celtics. Redick is questionable for tomorrow’s game, and Bullock could be back, too, but without star point guard Paul, the Clips are now 2-1. The recap shows the Clips started with a 26-10 edge. At the […]
Two Mexican Dances for Marimba – David Hall
Here is Hall’s bio from his website ): ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL PERCUSSION / ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL TIMPANI David Hall, has been Assistant Principal Percussion / Assistant Principal Timpani with the Grand Rapids Symphony since 1987. As one of America’s leading marimbists, David Hall has been delighting audiences with his virtuosity and musical sensitivity. In addition to his many recitals […]
Little Richard – Tutti Frutti
Our Ballpark
Some sad news today in Grand Rapids. Our single-A ballpark, home to the West Michigan Whitecaps in the Detroit Tigers’ organization, caught fire: My friends and family have been going there every year since it opened 20 years ago in 1994.
Without CP3, Clippers Comeback in Dallas
I checked in at the beginning of the 4th quarter, Clippers down one. I didn’t notice Chris Paul gone, but we found ourselves down six about the time I heard the announcement. Dirk had hit one of his ’11 fadeaways, and it looked bad for the Clips in Dallas. That’s when they rallied. With team […]
Oklahoma Nails McCarron for Sack Fumble Touchdown to Seal Sugar Bowl
45-31 final in New Orleans! Has Nick Saban lost his mojo?
Michigan Takes Big Ten Opener @Barn
Michigan won a close won on the road in Minnesota 63-60. Freshman #21 hit five three’s including two big one’s down the stretch. Michigan’s Nik Stauskus made two free throw’s to help ice it. The Gophers narrowly missed a three at the buzzer. Their coach is a snarf of snarfs, and I don’t mean that […]
Clippers Crush Charlotte
Tied 56-56 at halftime, snarf arrived just in time from the Rose Bowl to watch the Clippers win big against the Bobcats. Jared Dudley hit six of nine 3’s on the night to help ignite the second half run. He found a streaking DeAndre Jordan for a monster jam: The seven footer really got up: […]
Flying-Spartans Secure Rose Bowl
Stanford scored first and fast, taking a 7-0 lead in the 100th Rose Bowl against Michigan State. They tacked on a field goal, but Spartie responded with a touchdown for a 10-7 game. A pick six gave Stanford the lead at 17-7, but Michigan State again stayed resilient, scoring another touchdown before the half ended. […]