By: Brett Crow
Appearing
this past Saturday night on The Sports Fix, Greg Pruitt was asked how
he felt about the criticism that Jim Brown gave about Trent Richardson.
Jim Brown had called the former Alabama running back and new Cleveland
Brown “ordinary.”
“Jim
is a guy that you get maybe four different Jim Browns, depending on
when you talk to him,” said Pruitt. “If you know him, sometimes you have
to take that with a grain of salt.”
When
asked of his own personal feelings of the third pick of this year’s NFL
draft, Greg Pruitt offered high praise: “I think he’s a great player.
He’s a hard worker. He’s one of those guys who finish at the end of the
play and he can be a third down back, which is essential.”
Being
a father of a three year old and also a five year old daughter, Trent
is a leader off the field certainly, but Pruitt believes that will
translate in the locker room: “He’s not only a great athlete and a great
running back, he’s a great leader too.”
The
former Browns running back also addressed the challenges of raising
children and how that helped mold the kind of player that Trent
Richardson is and will be: “I think he realizes how lucky and fortunate
he is to have this opportunity...And despite the situations that he has,
he is now in a position to do more. And it just helps him, because when
you have challenges in your life and you overcome them, you realize how
hard it can be. Hard work is no stranger to him.”
Trent
Richardson went into the 2011 season as Alabama’s starting running back
after having spent the previous two years behind Heisman trophy winner
Mark Ingram. In 2011, Richardson accumulated 1,679 yards and 21
touchdowns, also managing an impressive 5.9 yard per rushing attempt
average.
Greg
Pruitt, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, was a running
back in the NFL from 1973 to 1984, drafted by the Cleveland Browns and
playing for them until the 1982 season when he joined the Oakland
Raiders. Pruitt tallied up 5,496 rushing yards during his time with
Cleveland, and also became a Pro Bowl player in four of his years in
Cleveland.
To hear the audio interview between The Sports Fix, Johnny Knight, and Greg Pruitt, click the play button below:
Monday, April 30, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Newest Brown Trent Richardson Vows To Turn It Aournd In Cleveland
Written By Larry M. Glicken "LG"
The Cleveland Browns shifted things around moments before the NFL draft to get the team into position to draft the running back the Cleveland fans really wanted. Trent Richardson was picked with the third pick in the NFL draft last night and when interviewed Richardson vowed to come to Cleveland and turn things around for the Cleveland Browns and Stop the losing.
If Richardson can live up to those words the fans and the
city of Cleveland would lose their minds. The Cleveland Browns haven't
had too many winning seasons since returning to the NFL in 1999. The
Browns now have a guy in the running-back position that comes from a
very solid college career. The real question becomes, if Richardson can
have the same level of success in the NFL.
Taking a running-back that early in the NFL draft is a UN-usual move that isn't normally done. Running-backs in the NFL have become replaceable objects. The Cleveland Browns must have felt Richardson's college career spoke volumes as to why the Browns needed to take Richardson with the third pick in the Draft.
Welcome to Cleveland Trent Richardson, may you have a long and successful career in the city with the greatest fans in the world. We all hope you can live up to your words and get things turned around for the Cleveland Browns..... Wolf, Wolf....
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
The Cleveland Browns shifted things around moments before the NFL draft to get the team into position to draft the running back the Cleveland fans really wanted. Trent Richardson was picked with the third pick in the NFL draft last night and when interviewed Richardson vowed to come to Cleveland and turn things around for the Cleveland Browns and Stop the losing.
If Richardson can live up to those words the fans and the
city of Cleveland would lose their minds. The Cleveland Browns haven't
had too many winning seasons since returning to the NFL in 1999. The
Browns now have a guy in the running-back position that comes from a
very solid college career. The real question becomes, if Richardson can
have the same level of success in the NFL.Taking a running-back that early in the NFL draft is a UN-usual move that isn't normally done. Running-backs in the NFL have become replaceable objects. The Cleveland Browns must have felt Richardson's college career spoke volumes as to why the Browns needed to take Richardson with the third pick in the Draft.
Welcome to Cleveland Trent Richardson, may you have a long and successful career in the city with the greatest fans in the world. We all hope you can live up to your words and get things turned around for the Cleveland Browns..... Wolf, Wolf....
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Cleveland Browns Tom Heckert Will Continue To Build Defense With 4th Pick
Written By Larry M. Glicken "LG"
The
Cleveland Browns should use the fourth pick in this years NFL draft to
solidify the defense Heckert has already improved on.
The Browns can grab Morris Claiborne if things go right and another team doesn't get in the way of what the Browns should be intending to do.
You win a lot of football games in the NFL with solid defensive play. Heckert knows this and the Cleveland Browns know this. Once Heckert picks at number four the Browns should use the rest of their first round picks in the draft to build some offense.
The Cleveland Browns plan as far as we know at this time to use Colt McCoy as their starting quarterback. I think it is a fair plan, seeing how McCoy really only has one year under his belt as the Browns starting Q.B. and the team not only had a new head coach last year, they Changed their offense too. The Browns would do good to grab a receiver to improve their offense.
The problem is the receiver people would like to see the Browns pick, might be gone when they get to the 22nd pick.
The Browns can get a good receiver even if Justin Blackmon is already taken, there is Hill and a few other good ones in this years draft. It is going to be interesting with about 27 hours left until the 2012 NFL draft to see what the Cleveland Browns do. Regardless of what happens, lets hope the Browns can get some guys that will be able to immediately make a difference in this up-coming NFL season.
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
The
Cleveland Browns should use the fourth pick in this years NFL draft to
solidify the defense Heckert has already improved on.The Browns can grab Morris Claiborne if things go right and another team doesn't get in the way of what the Browns should be intending to do.
You win a lot of football games in the NFL with solid defensive play. Heckert knows this and the Cleveland Browns know this. Once Heckert picks at number four the Browns should use the rest of their first round picks in the draft to build some offense.
The Cleveland Browns plan as far as we know at this time to use Colt McCoy as their starting quarterback. I think it is a fair plan, seeing how McCoy really only has one year under his belt as the Browns starting Q.B. and the team not only had a new head coach last year, they Changed their offense too. The Browns would do good to grab a receiver to improve their offense.
The problem is the receiver people would like to see the Browns pick, might be gone when they get to the 22nd pick.
The Browns can get a good receiver even if Justin Blackmon is already taken, there is Hill and a few other good ones in this years draft. It is going to be interesting with about 27 hours left until the 2012 NFL draft to see what the Cleveland Browns do. Regardless of what happens, lets hope the Browns can get some guys that will be able to immediately make a difference in this up-coming NFL season.
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
Mock NFL Draft: Picks 1 -10
By: Brett Crow
With the 1st pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts select Quarterback Andrew Luck. Okay, let’s face it: This has been known since the end of the college football season. Luck has been the consensus number one almost since the last season started. And since having gotten rid of Peyton Manning, the Colts are badly in need of a quarterback.
But it’s possible: That nothing else happens. Luck was the Colt’s pick from day one, and the story broke last week that the Colts were 100% on taking him.
With the 2nd pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Washington Redskins select Quarterback Robert Griffin III. The Redskins didn’t trade up to grab anyone else. If the draft order had stayed the way it was, then Griffin would have gone at #4 to the Browns. Anyone who wanted him had to trade ahead of the Browns, so that’s what they did.
But it’s possible: That there is no other possibility. While I can easily say that Kalil could be picked to shore up an anemic offensive line, or Claiborne to add to a secondary that lost LaRon Landry and O.J. Atogwe and only has decent starters at the corner position, it’s just not believable they don’t take Robert Griffin at this spot.
With the 3rd pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select Offensive Tackle Matt Kalil. I know there’s a lot of talk lately about the Vikings grabbing Claiborne, but I believe that to be more of a smokescreen than anything. Bryant McKinnie was cut by the Vikings, and Kalil provides an anchor on the line for years to come. He provides the stability on the line that the inexperienced Christian Ponder needs to perform well in Minnesota.
But it’s possible: The Vikings take Claiborne. The cornerback situation is desperate in Minnesota, with a 35 year old Antoine Winfield leading a group of lackluster cornerbacks. In a division where you face Matthew Stafford/Calvin Johnson and Aaron Rogers/Any Packer WR two times a year, you need to be able to defend the pass.
With the 4th pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns select Wide Receiver Justin Blackmon. Honestly, I’m not even a fan of this pick, but it’s what I see happening. Assuming, Luck, Griffin, and Kalil are all off of the board at this point, this is what the Browns are picking. While the right side of the line is a problem, it’s serviceable for now. And the Browns have shown a complete lack of faith in McCoy this offseason, but they’re apparently okay with him for this season. This leaves us with Justin Blackmon. The current core of wideouts has some promise with Greg Little, but there isn’t much else. And if they really want to give McCoy a shot at having a decent season, I think you have to pick up Blackmon.
But it’s possible: The Browns take Morris Claiborne. While I believe they shore up the offense, it’s possible they try to perfect the defense. Joe Haden is a talented cornerback, but he is in no way what everyone thinks he is. I groaned every time I heard the commentators of the Browns game last season talking about how Joe Haden was one of the most promising and best young cornerbacks. The fact is, Claiborne would be immediate help to an overhyped secondary. It would be nice if teams didn’t pass on us because we had a good secondary, not because they beat us on the ground and didn’t need to pass.
With the 5th pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Cornerback Morris Claiborne. Don’t be surprised if you see Tampa Bay pick up secondary help here. Tampa Bay’s Aqib Talib is going on trial in late June for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. They already picked up Eric Wright in free agency, but Claiborne would add so much to Tampa Bay’s team.
But it’s possible: That they pick up Trent Richardson. As little faith as the team has in Aqib Talib right now, they probably have as much for current running back LaGarrette Blount. The organization isn’t too high on Blount, especially since he seems to be fumbling prone and a personality issue. Trent Richardson would provide a little more stability to the position, and if all works out, the Buccaneers could have a very effective two running back system that seems to be prevalent in the NFL these days.
With the 6th pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams select Defensive Tackle Fletcher Cox. Assuming that Blackmon is gone at this point, the Rams are stuck picking up Fletcher Cox. It’s not a bad pickup, but it’s not the pick they want. Fisher will work to shore up both sides of the line, as was his strategy in Tennessee.
But it’s possible: That the Rams pick up Melvin Ingram. The Rams are in desperate need of help at the linebacker position, particularly the outside. The Rams had the 31st ranked rushing defense and changing that starts at the defensive line and the linebackers.
With the 7th pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars select Defensive End Quinton Coples. The Jaguars have gotten a lot better at this position with Jeremy Mincey looking like a solid starter. However, that’s unfortunately essentially what the line has going for it. Fellow lineman Aaron Kampman I feel is on the decline of his career and I can’t see him being a fixture on the Jacksonville line much longer. The thing is though, the Jaguars are dead set on NOT drafting here. They want to trade out for a team that wants Tannehill.
But it’s possible: That the Jaguars pick up Michael Brockers. Or Whitney Mercilus. Fact is, the Jaguars need talent on the defensive line and they can pick that up towards the middle or end of the first day. They are in a semi-valuable spot at having Miami behind them, and are desperately trying to push that Miami will take Tannehill.
With the 8th pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins select Quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Tannehill is coming from only two seasons as a quarterback of the Aggies to the pros. And The Dolphins couldn’t be a better fit for him. Coach of the Aggies, Mike Sherman was hired to run the offense in Miami. Tannehill will be running the exact same offense he was in college. It’s hard to see them not taking Tannehill here.
But it’s possible: They take a wideout like Michael Floyd. The Dolphins are also in desperate need of help on the defensive side of the ball. So while they can take that kind of help at this position, it just doesn’t seem likely. If Tannehill is still there, they will take him.
With the 9th pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers select Defensive Tackle Dontari Poe. The Panthers have a terrible lack of effective talent on the defensive line. There was reported interest in Memphis’ Dontari Poe, and with Coples off the board at this point, this move makes sense.
But it’s possible: The Panthers have a need at wide receiver and cornerback too. They can take a look to their secondary and pick up Stephen Gilmore. Gilmore is first round talent, and could go as early as the Jaguars if they stay at 7. The Panthers could also use help at wideout, but I see that as more of a day three acquisition for them.
With the 10th pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills select Offensive Tackle Riley Reiff. The Bills have lost Demetrius Bell. And the blindside needs to be protected, so who better than Riley Reiff? The offensive line needs to be addressed here, as this is their most pressing need.
But it’s possible: The Bills have a lot of interest in Luke Kuechly. Bills GM said that Kuechly could play all three linebacker positions for them. Unfortunately, Kuechly is first round talent, and linebacker isn’t the most pressing need on the team, so they’ll most likely miss on adding Kuechly.
With the 1st pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts select Quarterback Andrew Luck. Okay, let’s face it: This has been known since the end of the college football season. Luck has been the consensus number one almost since the last season started. And since having gotten rid of Peyton Manning, the Colts are badly in need of a quarterback.
But it’s possible: That nothing else happens. Luck was the Colt’s pick from day one, and the story broke last week that the Colts were 100% on taking him.
With the 2nd pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Washington Redskins select Quarterback Robert Griffin III. The Redskins didn’t trade up to grab anyone else. If the draft order had stayed the way it was, then Griffin would have gone at #4 to the Browns. Anyone who wanted him had to trade ahead of the Browns, so that’s what they did.
But it’s possible: That there is no other possibility. While I can easily say that Kalil could be picked to shore up an anemic offensive line, or Claiborne to add to a secondary that lost LaRon Landry and O.J. Atogwe and only has decent starters at the corner position, it’s just not believable they don’t take Robert Griffin at this spot.
With the 3rd pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select Offensive Tackle Matt Kalil. I know there’s a lot of talk lately about the Vikings grabbing Claiborne, but I believe that to be more of a smokescreen than anything. Bryant McKinnie was cut by the Vikings, and Kalil provides an anchor on the line for years to come. He provides the stability on the line that the inexperienced Christian Ponder needs to perform well in Minnesota.
But it’s possible: The Vikings take Claiborne. The cornerback situation is desperate in Minnesota, with a 35 year old Antoine Winfield leading a group of lackluster cornerbacks. In a division where you face Matthew Stafford/Calvin Johnson and Aaron Rogers/Any Packer WR two times a year, you need to be able to defend the pass.
With the 4th pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns select Wide Receiver Justin Blackmon. Honestly, I’m not even a fan of this pick, but it’s what I see happening. Assuming, Luck, Griffin, and Kalil are all off of the board at this point, this is what the Browns are picking. While the right side of the line is a problem, it’s serviceable for now. And the Browns have shown a complete lack of faith in McCoy this offseason, but they’re apparently okay with him for this season. This leaves us with Justin Blackmon. The current core of wideouts has some promise with Greg Little, but there isn’t much else. And if they really want to give McCoy a shot at having a decent season, I think you have to pick up Blackmon.
But it’s possible: The Browns take Morris Claiborne. While I believe they shore up the offense, it’s possible they try to perfect the defense. Joe Haden is a talented cornerback, but he is in no way what everyone thinks he is. I groaned every time I heard the commentators of the Browns game last season talking about how Joe Haden was one of the most promising and best young cornerbacks. The fact is, Claiborne would be immediate help to an overhyped secondary. It would be nice if teams didn’t pass on us because we had a good secondary, not because they beat us on the ground and didn’t need to pass.
With the 5th pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Cornerback Morris Claiborne. Don’t be surprised if you see Tampa Bay pick up secondary help here. Tampa Bay’s Aqib Talib is going on trial in late June for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. They already picked up Eric Wright in free agency, but Claiborne would add so much to Tampa Bay’s team.
But it’s possible: That they pick up Trent Richardson. As little faith as the team has in Aqib Talib right now, they probably have as much for current running back LaGarrette Blount. The organization isn’t too high on Blount, especially since he seems to be fumbling prone and a personality issue. Trent Richardson would provide a little more stability to the position, and if all works out, the Buccaneers could have a very effective two running back system that seems to be prevalent in the NFL these days.
With the 6th pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams select Defensive Tackle Fletcher Cox. Assuming that Blackmon is gone at this point, the Rams are stuck picking up Fletcher Cox. It’s not a bad pickup, but it’s not the pick they want. Fisher will work to shore up both sides of the line, as was his strategy in Tennessee.
But it’s possible: That the Rams pick up Melvin Ingram. The Rams are in desperate need of help at the linebacker position, particularly the outside. The Rams had the 31st ranked rushing defense and changing that starts at the defensive line and the linebackers.
With the 7th pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars select Defensive End Quinton Coples. The Jaguars have gotten a lot better at this position with Jeremy Mincey looking like a solid starter. However, that’s unfortunately essentially what the line has going for it. Fellow lineman Aaron Kampman I feel is on the decline of his career and I can’t see him being a fixture on the Jacksonville line much longer. The thing is though, the Jaguars are dead set on NOT drafting here. They want to trade out for a team that wants Tannehill.
But it’s possible: That the Jaguars pick up Michael Brockers. Or Whitney Mercilus. Fact is, the Jaguars need talent on the defensive line and they can pick that up towards the middle or end of the first day. They are in a semi-valuable spot at having Miami behind them, and are desperately trying to push that Miami will take Tannehill.
With the 8th pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins select Quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Tannehill is coming from only two seasons as a quarterback of the Aggies to the pros. And The Dolphins couldn’t be a better fit for him. Coach of the Aggies, Mike Sherman was hired to run the offense in Miami. Tannehill will be running the exact same offense he was in college. It’s hard to see them not taking Tannehill here.
But it’s possible: They take a wideout like Michael Floyd. The Dolphins are also in desperate need of help on the defensive side of the ball. So while they can take that kind of help at this position, it just doesn’t seem likely. If Tannehill is still there, they will take him.
With the 9th pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers select Defensive Tackle Dontari Poe. The Panthers have a terrible lack of effective talent on the defensive line. There was reported interest in Memphis’ Dontari Poe, and with Coples off the board at this point, this move makes sense.
But it’s possible: The Panthers have a need at wide receiver and cornerback too. They can take a look to their secondary and pick up Stephen Gilmore. Gilmore is first round talent, and could go as early as the Jaguars if they stay at 7. The Panthers could also use help at wideout, but I see that as more of a day three acquisition for them.
With the 10th pick, in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills select Offensive Tackle Riley Reiff. The Bills have lost Demetrius Bell. And the blindside needs to be protected, so who better than Riley Reiff? The offensive line needs to be addressed here, as this is their most pressing need.
But it’s possible: The Bills have a lot of interest in Luke Kuechly. Bills GM said that Kuechly could play all three linebacker positions for them. Unfortunately, Kuechly is first round talent, and linebacker isn’t the most pressing need on the team, so they’ll most likely miss on adding Kuechly.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Jason Kipnis Helps Push Jimenez and Indians Into A Win
Written By Larry M. Glicken "LG"
Jason
Kipnis put his base running into overdrive to score the Indians winning
run against Oakland. The Indians would watch Ubaldo Jimenez tough out a
night he didn't have any of his stuff, yet he comes away with his
second win of the season.
The Indians are now 6-1 on their three city road trip and the Tribe has done so by scoring just enough runs in a couple of games to get guys like Jimenez and Tomlin into the win column.
As Jason Kipnis crossed the plate last night he let out a yell of joy knowing the run he just scored helped his pitcher win a ball game he not only was excited about an Indians win, he also knows what a win to a guy like Jimenez means to his confidence.
The Indians bull pen was also huge in last nights victory, Joe Smith, Vinny Pestano and Chris Perez all did what they had to do to get the Cleveland Indians their seventh win of the season.
The Cleveland Indians scored their first run in the second inning against Oakland when the bases were loaded and Jack Hannahan hit a sac fly bring Carlos Santana home. The Indians would watch the A's tie the game at one in the third inning when Jimenez served up along ball to Josh Reddick.
The Indians would see the man who has been hitting in situations when they really could use the hits Jack Hannahan double to left field in the fourth scoring Travis Hafner and Shelley Duncan making it 3-1 in favor if the Cleveland Indians. The Indians would see the winning run (Kipnis) cross the plate in the fifth inning on a Choo single to right field. The Cleveland Indians were able to hang on for the win despite the fact Oakland's Yoenis Cespedes was trying to get the A's back on top in the fifth and the seventh innings he did what he could to change things.
The Indians held on for the 4-3 win.
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Jason
Kipnis put his base running into overdrive to score the Indians winning
run against Oakland. The Indians would watch Ubaldo Jimenez tough out a
night he didn't have any of his stuff, yet he comes away with his
second win of the season.The Indians are now 6-1 on their three city road trip and the Tribe has done so by scoring just enough runs in a couple of games to get guys like Jimenez and Tomlin into the win column.
As Jason Kipnis crossed the plate last night he let out a yell of joy knowing the run he just scored helped his pitcher win a ball game he not only was excited about an Indians win, he also knows what a win to a guy like Jimenez means to his confidence.
The Indians bull pen was also huge in last nights victory, Joe Smith, Vinny Pestano and Chris Perez all did what they had to do to get the Cleveland Indians their seventh win of the season.
The Cleveland Indians scored their first run in the second inning against Oakland when the bases were loaded and Jack Hannahan hit a sac fly bring Carlos Santana home. The Indians would watch the A's tie the game at one in the third inning when Jimenez served up along ball to Josh Reddick.
The Indians would see the man who has been hitting in situations when they really could use the hits Jack Hannahan double to left field in the fourth scoring Travis Hafner and Shelley Duncan making it 3-1 in favor if the Cleveland Indians. The Indians would see the winning run (Kipnis) cross the plate in the fifth inning on a Choo single to right field. The Cleveland Indians were able to hang on for the win despite the fact Oakland's Yoenis Cespedes was trying to get the A's back on top in the fifth and the seventh innings he did what he could to change things.
The Indians held on for the 4-3 win.
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Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.comhttp://www.streamingsportstalk.com
Saturday, April 7, 2012
The Cleveland Indians Play 28 Innings in Two Days And Lose Twice
Written By Larry M. Glicken "LG"
The Cleveland Indians have
been playing plenty of baseball over the last two days. The problem is
they haven't been able to win. Today Ubaldo Jimenez got the start for
the Tribe, Jimenez pitched great for the first six innings this
afternoon, striking out three giving three free passes and in the
seventh inning things started to unravel for the big man.
Jimenez gave up his first runs in the seventh inning. The Indians could find enough runs to end this game in regulation again today. Manager Manny Acta used six of his Bull Pen Pitchers today.
Joe Smith came in and struck out 2, Vinny Pestano came into todays game and didn't fair as well as he did yesterday. Pestano gave up a home run and surrendered two hits. Acta would then go to Rafael Perez, Tony Sipp and Dan Wheeler.
The Indians scored four runs today, the first two coming off the bat of second baseman Jason kipnis who hit a two run shot over the right center wall in the fifth inning. The Indians would score another run in the ninth when Asdrubal Cabrera in the ninth when the Indians tried to win the game avoiding extra innings after Thursday's home opener was the longest home opening game in the history of M.L.B.
The Tribe could put this one away and the Toronto Blue Jays won the game scoring four runs in the 12th inning to win the game 7-4 for the second time in as many games.
The Indians play the Toronto Blue Jays in the series finally tomorrow afternoon. Lets hope the Indians can find some magic and at least take one from Toronto.
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
The Cleveland Indians have
been playing plenty of baseball over the last two days. The problem is
they haven't been able to win. Today Ubaldo Jimenez got the start for
the Tribe, Jimenez pitched great for the first six innings this
afternoon, striking out three giving three free passes and in the
seventh inning things started to unravel for the big man.Jimenez gave up his first runs in the seventh inning. The Indians could find enough runs to end this game in regulation again today. Manager Manny Acta used six of his Bull Pen Pitchers today.
Joe Smith came in and struck out 2, Vinny Pestano came into todays game and didn't fair as well as he did yesterday. Pestano gave up a home run and surrendered two hits. Acta would then go to Rafael Perez, Tony Sipp and Dan Wheeler.
The Indians scored four runs today, the first two coming off the bat of second baseman Jason kipnis who hit a two run shot over the right center wall in the fifth inning. The Indians would score another run in the ninth when Asdrubal Cabrera in the ninth when the Indians tried to win the game avoiding extra innings after Thursday's home opener was the longest home opening game in the history of M.L.B.
The Tribe could put this one away and the Toronto Blue Jays won the game scoring four runs in the 12th inning to win the game 7-4 for the second time in as many games.
The Indians play the Toronto Blue Jays in the series finally tomorrow afternoon. Lets hope the Indians can find some magic and at least take one from Toronto.
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Indians Masterson Sees another Futile Effort In Home Opener
Written By Larry M. Glicken "LG"
The Cleveland Indians had their home opener today in front of a sell out standing room only crowd. Justin Masterson got the start in front of 43,000 starving Indians fans, Masterson did what he does best, he pitched Lights out and controlled the game for 8 innings.
Masterson left the game when Tribe Skipper brought the Indians closer Chris Perez in. Perez you might recall is the Tribes closer who pulled a muscle in Spring training and was in a awful hurry to get ready for the Indians home opener. Perez should have considered missing the Indians opener today, all he did was cost Justin Masterson the win.
Manny Acta went to his closer with the Indians leading 4-1 in the ninth. All Perez had to do was get three more outs and the Indians and Masterson would have a 1-0 record tonight. It wasn't in the making today. Perez came in and got into trouble right away. For a moment it looked as though Perez could find a way to pitch just like he has done in the past. It wasn't going to happen today.
The Toronto Blue Jays would score 3 runs in the ninth inning to tie the game at 4. Manny Acta made the fatal mistake of leaving Perez in when he saw he was having trouble getting outs. The Indians should have by all rights left progressive field with a win today and Justin Masterson should be 1-0 right now.
The game was in trouble in the ninth and Acta had to bring in Vinny Pestano who managed to work the Tribe out of trouble. Then Pestano pitched some good innings of baseball as the Indians tried to win a game they already had won before Perez gave it away.
The Game would end up being the longest game in opening day history before the Indians lost it 7-4 to Toronto after 16 innings. Yes folks it may have been Many Acta's poor decision making process that let the Indians already fall behind the Tigers by one game in the race for the American league Cnetral race. Hey you know what? The Indians lost their home opener last year too. Only it was Carmona who got hammered for a boat load of runs. It didn't seem to matter did it?
The Cleveland Indians would find a way to win a ton of games to go 30-15 before the All-Star break. Why worry about one game Masterson had won? The Indians can come back and put together a string of wins that no-one will believe right? You put Justin Masterson on a team like the Yankees or Red Sox and he would be a 20 game winner. You bring a great pitcher like Masterson to Cleveland and the team finds a way to lose.
Whether it is a lack of run support or a closer blowing a three one lead. The Indians have got it all figured out don't they?
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
The Cleveland Indians had their home opener today in front of a sell out standing room only crowd. Justin Masterson got the start in front of 43,000 starving Indians fans, Masterson did what he does best, he pitched Lights out and controlled the game for 8 innings.
Masterson left the game when Tribe Skipper brought the Indians closer Chris Perez in. Perez you might recall is the Tribes closer who pulled a muscle in Spring training and was in a awful hurry to get ready for the Indians home opener. Perez should have considered missing the Indians opener today, all he did was cost Justin Masterson the win.
Manny Acta went to his closer with the Indians leading 4-1 in the ninth. All Perez had to do was get three more outs and the Indians and Masterson would have a 1-0 record tonight. It wasn't in the making today. Perez came in and got into trouble right away. For a moment it looked as though Perez could find a way to pitch just like he has done in the past. It wasn't going to happen today.
The Toronto Blue Jays would score 3 runs in the ninth inning to tie the game at 4. Manny Acta made the fatal mistake of leaving Perez in when he saw he was having trouble getting outs. The Indians should have by all rights left progressive field with a win today and Justin Masterson should be 1-0 right now.
The game was in trouble in the ninth and Acta had to bring in Vinny Pestano who managed to work the Tribe out of trouble. Then Pestano pitched some good innings of baseball as the Indians tried to win a game they already had won before Perez gave it away.
The Game would end up being the longest game in opening day history before the Indians lost it 7-4 to Toronto after 16 innings. Yes folks it may have been Many Acta's poor decision making process that let the Indians already fall behind the Tigers by one game in the race for the American league Cnetral race. Hey you know what? The Indians lost their home opener last year too. Only it was Carmona who got hammered for a boat load of runs. It didn't seem to matter did it?
The Cleveland Indians would find a way to win a ton of games to go 30-15 before the All-Star break. Why worry about one game Masterson had won? The Indians can come back and put together a string of wins that no-one will believe right? You put Justin Masterson on a team like the Yankees or Red Sox and he would be a 20 game winner. You bring a great pitcher like Masterson to Cleveland and the team finds a way to lose.
Whether it is a lack of run support or a closer blowing a three one lead. The Indians have got it all figured out don't they?
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
Cleveland Indians 112th Opening Day Masterson Gets The Start
Written By Larry M. Glicken "LG"
It time for some Indians Baseball, the Cleveland Indians 112th opening day. Justin Masterson gets the call to toe the rubber and the excitement of the return of the boys of summer returns to Cleveland Ohio fro the 112th time. The Fans are waiting to see if this years Cleveland Indians can repeat the magic we saw last season when the Tribe race to the top of the American League Central Division.
Justin Masterson pitched
pretty well in the 2011 season and we are hoping he gets off to a fast
start today. Shelley Duncan gets his first start of the 2012 season in
left field,Duncan who won the job this spring with his explosive offense
led the Indians in home runs and R.B.I.'s early in spring training. The
Indians offense has plenty of power in the line up and they could score
plenty of runs given the chance. For the Indians fans their is nothing
like Opening day.....Gooooooo Indians
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
It time for some Indians Baseball, the Cleveland Indians 112th opening day. Justin Masterson gets the call to toe the rubber and the excitement of the return of the boys of summer returns to Cleveland Ohio fro the 112th time. The Fans are waiting to see if this years Cleveland Indians can repeat the magic we saw last season when the Tribe race to the top of the American League Central Division.
Justin Masterson pitched
pretty well in the 2011 season and we are hoping he gets off to a fast
start today. Shelley Duncan gets his first start of the 2012 season in
left field,Duncan who won the job this spring with his explosive offense
led the Indians in home runs and R.B.I.'s early in spring training. The
Indians offense has plenty of power in the line up and they could score
plenty of runs given the chance. For the Indians fans their is nothing
like Opening day.....Gooooooo IndiansLarry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Ohio State Buckeyes Fall To Kansas In Second Half Sullinger Gets Shut Down
Written By Larry M. Glicken "LG"
The Ohio State Buckeyes mens Basketball team had a great season , they played great all season long and in the game against Kansas last night they made it look easy in the first half. The team was working together as a team, Sullinger, Buford,Smith Jr and Aaron Craft looked like they were in complete control of the final four last night in the first half. Then something happened, half time came and the Buckeyes went into the locker room and cooled down , when they returned for the second half they never regained the spark they had in the first half.
At the
half the Buckeyes held a nin point lead over the Jayhawks last night. It
looked to esy to the people watching the game and it was to easy in the
first half. When the second half started Kansas started controlling
Sullinger and this made it easy for the Jayhawks to make a run and they
caught the Buckeyes. Many wondered if Sullinger would come out for a NBA
draft, looking at the way Kansas was able to control him in the second
half it becomes clear that Jared should return to the Buckeyes to get
more experience.
The Buckeyes tried to rely to much on the three point shot in the second half last night, they had a defense melt down and failed to drive the lane to take it to the hole. The Buckeyes were simply out played in the second half and they lost to Kansas by just two points. Buford had 19 points last night and played a great game for the most part.
Aaron Craft added 11 points and continued to show great hustle, Smith Jr added 10 and Sullinger would end his night with only 13 points. Thad Matta had to sit Thomas for an extended period of time last night to avoid having him foul out, Thomas added 9 point in his 23 minutes of play.
The Ohio State Buckeyes men basketball team played a great season, many didn't have them making it into the final four and they have nothing to hang their heads about. This team will be back next season and they will be a contender. Go Buckeyes!!!
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
The Ohio State Buckeyes mens Basketball team had a great season , they played great all season long and in the game against Kansas last night they made it look easy in the first half. The team was working together as a team, Sullinger, Buford,Smith Jr and Aaron Craft looked like they were in complete control of the final four last night in the first half. Then something happened, half time came and the Buckeyes went into the locker room and cooled down , when they returned for the second half they never regained the spark they had in the first half.
At the
half the Buckeyes held a nin point lead over the Jayhawks last night. It
looked to esy to the people watching the game and it was to easy in the
first half. When the second half started Kansas started controlling
Sullinger and this made it easy for the Jayhawks to make a run and they
caught the Buckeyes. Many wondered if Sullinger would come out for a NBA
draft, looking at the way Kansas was able to control him in the second
half it becomes clear that Jared should return to the Buckeyes to get
more experience.The Buckeyes tried to rely to much on the three point shot in the second half last night, they had a defense melt down and failed to drive the lane to take it to the hole. The Buckeyes were simply out played in the second half and they lost to Kansas by just two points. Buford had 19 points last night and played a great game for the most part.
Aaron Craft added 11 points and continued to show great hustle, Smith Jr added 10 and Sullinger would end his night with only 13 points. Thad Matta had to sit Thomas for an extended period of time last night to avoid having him foul out, Thomas added 9 point in his 23 minutes of play.
The Ohio State Buckeyes men basketball team played a great season, many didn't have them making it into the final four and they have nothing to hang their heads about. This team will be back next season and they will be a contender. Go Buckeyes!!!
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
Thursday, March 22, 2012
If You Reach For the Stars, You May Lose an Arm
Written by Derek Venes
When approached to contribute fantasy advice to this blog, I thought to myself "Self, what do you think is the number one thing people get wrong on draft day?" I went through the basics, such as, paying for saves, taking a pitcher in the first two rounds, entering a draft that I am a part of. You know, the usual. The one thing that people get wrong the most is so simple and small that we tend to shove it in the back of our minds like we do with our gay uncle. We reach for the big names. We clamor for the "sexy" picks. We want the guys that excite the fake fan base that fills the seats in our fake baseball teams fake stadium. What you have to understand going into a draft is that this is not a popularity contest. No one is going to like you more if you drafted Elvis Andurs over Erick Aybar. The girl your after still won't give you the time of day if you take Desmond Jennings five rounds earlier then Cameron Maybin. What I want to do is is give you 3 sexy picks, and they're ugly doppelgangers who are available a few rounds/dollars later/cheaper.
Your reaching for: Justin Verlander
I'm not going to tell you not to draft Verlander, but remember when you do, your paying for a career year. Only six pitchers in history won back to back Cy Young awards. So generally, when you grab last years winner early, your paying for last years stats which historically are lower the year after he wins the award. His ADP is around the 3rd-4th round and his average auction value is around 30 dollars.
You should hold off for: Zach Greinke
This truly is the make or break year for Greinke, at least fantasy wise. The division just lost Albert Pujols and Aramas Ramirez, not one team in the NL Central got much better offensively, the Brewers have the most "potential" run support of any team in the NL Central, and they get to face the L'Astro's 19 times! Save for ERA, all the stats are fairly similar to Verlander. His average ADP is around the 6th-7th round with an auction value of around 22 dollars. So I ask you, Why pay for Verlander when you can get almost THE SAME stats from Greinke as a much cheaper price?
Your reaching for: Elvis Andurs
Short stop is a very shallow position. After the top 3-4, it is a wasteland of speed and zero pop. I get that you want to grab a top guy to fill that spot, but unless you grab one in the first three rounds, it's not worth the price tag. Andurs Helps you in two ways and two ways only... Stolen Bases and Runs. My philosophy is to wait for speed. There are a ton of guys in the later rounds that fit that bill. Andurs is a batting average killer with very little pop. His ADP is currently around 6th-7th round with an auction value of around 15 dollars.
You should hold off for: Erick Aybar
There is one BIG factor of my Aybar man-crush....... Albert Pujols. For the first time in his carer, he is hitting in front of a mega stud, who just so happens to be the best first basemen to ever play the game. Aybar, who already has a high contact rate, will now get the chance to break the 100 run threshold. Factor in the 20 stolen base speed and decent pop, say 10-12 home runs, he is clearly the better choice to man the middle of your fake infield. His ADP is is around 10th-11th round with an auction value of about 9 dollars. So I ask you, Wouldn't you rather have a four category guy for half the price, or the two category name brand?
Your reaching for: Carlos Santana
This is more nit picky then the other two. Yeas Santana is a stud. He should be the first or second catcher off the board. The pop is there, the chance to drive in a ton of runs is there, and the first base eligibility is there. The one thing that leads me away from Santana is his price. A Fourth round pick or 25 dollars. Why reach for the star when about 3 rounds later/10 dollars cheaper I could get virtually the same identical stats from....
You should hold off for: Matt Wieters
Same stats as Santana. About the same age as Santana. The only difference is the value. This is my best argument for passing on the stars. You can literally get the SAME stats from the SAME position, 3 rounds later, or 10 dollars cheaper. Waiting for Wieters will ultimately make your team better by allowing you to fill a different position early, while knowing that your catcher spot will be set. So I ask you, who do you think has the better value? Same stats, different places in the draft.
I leave you with a word of advice. Calculate value. If you find you can get the same stats later, and cheaper, do it.
When approached to contribute fantasy advice to this blog, I thought to myself "Self, what do you think is the number one thing people get wrong on draft day?" I went through the basics, such as, paying for saves, taking a pitcher in the first two rounds, entering a draft that I am a part of. You know, the usual. The one thing that people get wrong the most is so simple and small that we tend to shove it in the back of our minds like we do with our gay uncle. We reach for the big names. We clamor for the "sexy" picks. We want the guys that excite the fake fan base that fills the seats in our fake baseball teams fake stadium. What you have to understand going into a draft is that this is not a popularity contest. No one is going to like you more if you drafted Elvis Andurs over Erick Aybar. The girl your after still won't give you the time of day if you take Desmond Jennings five rounds earlier then Cameron Maybin. What I want to do is is give you 3 sexy picks, and they're ugly doppelgangers who are available a few rounds/dollars later/cheaper.
Your reaching for: Justin Verlander
I'm not going to tell you not to draft Verlander, but remember when you do, your paying for a career year. Only six pitchers in history won back to back Cy Young awards. So generally, when you grab last years winner early, your paying for last years stats which historically are lower the year after he wins the award. His ADP is around the 3rd-4th round and his average auction value is around 30 dollars.
You should hold off for: Zach Greinke
This truly is the make or break year for Greinke, at least fantasy wise. The division just lost Albert Pujols and Aramas Ramirez, not one team in the NL Central got much better offensively, the Brewers have the most "potential" run support of any team in the NL Central, and they get to face the L'Astro's 19 times! Save for ERA, all the stats are fairly similar to Verlander. His average ADP is around the 6th-7th round with an auction value of around 22 dollars. So I ask you, Why pay for Verlander when you can get almost THE SAME stats from Greinke as a much cheaper price?
Your reaching for: Elvis Andurs
Short stop is a very shallow position. After the top 3-4, it is a wasteland of speed and zero pop. I get that you want to grab a top guy to fill that spot, but unless you grab one in the first three rounds, it's not worth the price tag. Andurs Helps you in two ways and two ways only... Stolen Bases and Runs. My philosophy is to wait for speed. There are a ton of guys in the later rounds that fit that bill. Andurs is a batting average killer with very little pop. His ADP is currently around 6th-7th round with an auction value of around 15 dollars.
You should hold off for: Erick Aybar
There is one BIG factor of my Aybar man-crush....... Albert Pujols. For the first time in his carer, he is hitting in front of a mega stud, who just so happens to be the best first basemen to ever play the game. Aybar, who already has a high contact rate, will now get the chance to break the 100 run threshold. Factor in the 20 stolen base speed and decent pop, say 10-12 home runs, he is clearly the better choice to man the middle of your fake infield. His ADP is is around 10th-11th round with an auction value of about 9 dollars. So I ask you, Wouldn't you rather have a four category guy for half the price, or the two category name brand?
Your reaching for: Carlos Santana
This is more nit picky then the other two. Yeas Santana is a stud. He should be the first or second catcher off the board. The pop is there, the chance to drive in a ton of runs is there, and the first base eligibility is there. The one thing that leads me away from Santana is his price. A Fourth round pick or 25 dollars. Why reach for the star when about 3 rounds later/10 dollars cheaper I could get virtually the same identical stats from....
You should hold off for: Matt Wieters
Same stats as Santana. About the same age as Santana. The only difference is the value. This is my best argument for passing on the stars. You can literally get the SAME stats from the SAME position, 3 rounds later, or 10 dollars cheaper. Waiting for Wieters will ultimately make your team better by allowing you to fill a different position early, while knowing that your catcher spot will be set. So I ask you, who do you think has the better value? Same stats, different places in the draft.
I leave you with a word of advice. Calculate value. If you find you can get the same stats later, and cheaper, do it.
The Backup Quarterback Who Never Was: The Tim Tebow Edition
In towns like Cleveland, the backup quarterback has always been one of the most popular players. At least more popular than the starting quarterback. Perhaps the rare exception is this past year. Skilled as Seneca Wallace is, he hasn’t exactly endeared himself to the fanbase.
Frankly, neither has the front office as of late, especially in regards to Holmgren’s reaction to the Robert Griffin trade.
But one quarterback who no one expected to available was Tim Tebow. After Peyton Manning signed with the Broncos, Tebow suddenly became available. Realistically, he was a quarterback with more starting experience than the now-signed Matt Flynn. I’ll even admit that Tebow helped lead the Broncos to the playoffs (let’s be clear here though, the defense was the majority factor in that equation).
He was a wild success in Denver, and the crowd had him backed up from the beginning. So why did he come so cheap?
Because Tebow is a disease in the locker room, the stands, and in the media. Tim is a great guy and has probably spent more time helping people than most people even think about doing that. That has nothing to do with the fact he will ruin nearly every football franchise he is a part of.
Tebow will always have the unwavering support of the fanbase. Especially after his season in Denver, “Tebowmania” will be impossible to avoid wherever he goes. The fans clamored for him to start in Denver and they got it despite the fact that Tebow was the “fourth-best quarterback in training camp” that year. That worked when the front office had no faith in him and was just trying to ride his contract out.
In New York, where the media is as sensationalized as it gets, there will be Tebow stories popping up every day. As soon as Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez hits a losing streak or the playoff hopes look dashed, the fans in the stands will start the “Teeeebow. Teeeeebow,” chant.
Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum has only made the situation worse by saying Tebow will the “backup quarterback” and used in “wildcat formations.” You already signed Sanchez’s ticket out of town by trading for Tebow, but by admitting you’re going to put him on the field, you’re paving the way for Tebow to become starting quarterback.
Some of you may ask, just what’s wrong with that though? Why can’t Tebow be a starting quarterback? The fact is, Tebow is inconsistent and inaccurate as a quarterback. Being a gimmick is the only option he has in the NFL. Brad Smith and Pat White are two examples of gimmick quarterbacks who didn’t pan out. They were never good enough as quarterbacks, just as Tim Tebow isn’t.
The difference is Tim Tebow will always the support and people clamoring for him to be a starting quarterback despite his lack of skill at the position. Wherever he goes, he will be a sickness in the locker room. He will undermine the quarterback when the quarterback fails, only because of the simple fact that Tebow is in the locker room. Tebow will undermine the coach when the coach doesn’t put him in. And even worse, if the coach does put him in and Tebow fails, the coach looks even worse.
Even in St. Louis, Tebow would have eventually cost Sam Bradford his job.
Really, New York is the worst place for him to be. Jacksonville would have been better for Tebow, as there is no quarterback cemented into the role of starter. There is no fanbase that’s really excited about the Jaguars. It would have energized the fanbase beyond belief.
But know this now: The Tebow experiment in New York is destined to fail and will be just another sideshow to the circus like atmosphere of the Jet’s locker room.
Frankly, neither has the front office as of late, especially in regards to Holmgren’s reaction to the Robert Griffin trade.
But one quarterback who no one expected to available was Tim Tebow. After Peyton Manning signed with the Broncos, Tebow suddenly became available. Realistically, he was a quarterback with more starting experience than the now-signed Matt Flynn. I’ll even admit that Tebow helped lead the Broncos to the playoffs (let’s be clear here though, the defense was the majority factor in that equation).
He was a wild success in Denver, and the crowd had him backed up from the beginning. So why did he come so cheap?
Because Tebow is a disease in the locker room, the stands, and in the media. Tim is a great guy and has probably spent more time helping people than most people even think about doing that. That has nothing to do with the fact he will ruin nearly every football franchise he is a part of.
Tebow will always have the unwavering support of the fanbase. Especially after his season in Denver, “Tebowmania” will be impossible to avoid wherever he goes. The fans clamored for him to start in Denver and they got it despite the fact that Tebow was the “fourth-best quarterback in training camp” that year. That worked when the front office had no faith in him and was just trying to ride his contract out.
In New York, where the media is as sensationalized as it gets, there will be Tebow stories popping up every day. As soon as Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez hits a losing streak or the playoff hopes look dashed, the fans in the stands will start the “Teeeebow. Teeeeebow,” chant.
Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum has only made the situation worse by saying Tebow will the “backup quarterback” and used in “wildcat formations.” You already signed Sanchez’s ticket out of town by trading for Tebow, but by admitting you’re going to put him on the field, you’re paving the way for Tebow to become starting quarterback.
Some of you may ask, just what’s wrong with that though? Why can’t Tebow be a starting quarterback? The fact is, Tebow is inconsistent and inaccurate as a quarterback. Being a gimmick is the only option he has in the NFL. Brad Smith and Pat White are two examples of gimmick quarterbacks who didn’t pan out. They were never good enough as quarterbacks, just as Tim Tebow isn’t.
The difference is Tim Tebow will always the support and people clamoring for him to be a starting quarterback despite his lack of skill at the position. Wherever he goes, he will be a sickness in the locker room. He will undermine the quarterback when the quarterback fails, only because of the simple fact that Tebow is in the locker room. Tebow will undermine the coach when the coach doesn’t put him in. And even worse, if the coach does put him in and Tebow fails, the coach looks even worse.
Even in St. Louis, Tebow would have eventually cost Sam Bradford his job.
Really, New York is the worst place for him to be. Jacksonville would have been better for Tebow, as there is no quarterback cemented into the role of starter. There is no fanbase that’s really excited about the Jaguars. It would have energized the fanbase beyond belief.
But know this now: The Tebow experiment in New York is destined to fail and will be just another sideshow to the circus like atmosphere of the Jet’s locker room.
Cavaliers Kyrie Irving Almost Gets Cavs Last Win As Teenager Over Hawks
Written By Larry M. Glicken "LG"
The Cleveland Cavaliers saw Kyrie Irving charge to the basket one last time as a teenager to get a win for his Cleveland Cavaliers last night in Atlanta. Iriving scored what most thought was the game winning basket with 5.4 seconds left in regulation before Joe Johnson makes an improbable 25 foot three pointer to get The Atlanta Hawks a tie as time ran out in regulation.
Iriving
played his last game as a teenager last night and had another great
performance, Kyrie scored 29 points, had 9 assists and 9 rebounds. Yes
Irving was one play away from getting a triple double against the
Atlanta Hawks who have now handed the Cleveland Cavaliers their third
loss against the Hawks this season.
The Cavaliers had what I would call a breakdown in their defense last night with Anthony Parker letting Johnson have the open shot from 25 feet to get the tie and send the game into overtime. Parker should have played better defense to get Irving and the Cavaliers a win. The Cleveland Cavaliers controlled the first half of the game and let the Hawks get back into the game in the second half last night. The 19 year old Irving who will turn 20 on Friday did all he could to secure a win for his Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Hawks outscored the Cavaliers in the fourth quarter and in overtime to get the one point margin of victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Atlanta. For the Cavs it was the 19 year old Irving who led the team in scoring with 29, Antwan Jamison had another night in the twenties with 23 points.
The Cavaliers bench could have contributed a little more in this game, the entire bench only contributed 22 points with Manny Harris leading the bench effort with 11.
The next time we see Irving he will be just 20 years old, if Irving can stay healthy this young man will have a bright future ahead of him with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Once again the Cavs fall in overtime to the Hawks by one, falling 103-102
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
The Cleveland Cavaliers saw Kyrie Irving charge to the basket one last time as a teenager to get a win for his Cleveland Cavaliers last night in Atlanta. Iriving scored what most thought was the game winning basket with 5.4 seconds left in regulation before Joe Johnson makes an improbable 25 foot three pointer to get The Atlanta Hawks a tie as time ran out in regulation.
Iriving
played his last game as a teenager last night and had another great
performance, Kyrie scored 29 points, had 9 assists and 9 rebounds. Yes
Irving was one play away from getting a triple double against the
Atlanta Hawks who have now handed the Cleveland Cavaliers their third
loss against the Hawks this season.The Cavaliers had what I would call a breakdown in their defense last night with Anthony Parker letting Johnson have the open shot from 25 feet to get the tie and send the game into overtime. Parker should have played better defense to get Irving and the Cavaliers a win. The Cleveland Cavaliers controlled the first half of the game and let the Hawks get back into the game in the second half last night. The 19 year old Irving who will turn 20 on Friday did all he could to secure a win for his Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Hawks outscored the Cavaliers in the fourth quarter and in overtime to get the one point margin of victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Atlanta. For the Cavs it was the 19 year old Irving who led the team in scoring with 29, Antwan Jamison had another night in the twenties with 23 points.
The Cavaliers bench could have contributed a little more in this game, the entire bench only contributed 22 points with Manny Harris leading the bench effort with 11.
The next time we see Irving he will be just 20 years old, if Irving can stay healthy this young man will have a bright future ahead of him with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Once again the Cavs fall in overtime to the Hawks by one, falling 103-102
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
The Cavaliers Led After one 28-23 To Bad The Bucks Didn't Stop there!!!
Written By Larry M. Glicken "LG"
The Cleveland Cavaliers did it again, they lost a game they seemed to be controlling after the first quarter of play. The Cavaliers looked like they could hang in there with the Milwaukee Bucks, until the Bucks remembered they were playing the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Cavs started to fail in the second quarter as the Bucks outscored Cleveland 34-27 i the second to go into the half leading the game by two points.
The Cavaliers came out in the second half and were outscored again. The Cavaliers need to keep their defense alive. The team is playing some good offense, however the teams defense falls off as the game goes on. Byron Scott has talk about it all season long, the Cleveland Cavaliers can't take any time off during a game and expect to come back and win.
Kyrie Irving had a big night for the Cavs scoring 28 points. Antwan Jamison may have been more concerned with the NBA trade deadline that helping the team win tonight. Jamison was a little slow on offense and only put 13 points on the board. Gee had 19 and Daniel Gibson put in 18 points. The Cavaliers lost their second game in a row falling to the Bucks tonight 115-105.
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
The Cleveland Cavaliers did it again, they lost a game they seemed to be controlling after the first quarter of play. The Cavaliers looked like they could hang in there with the Milwaukee Bucks, until the Bucks remembered they were playing the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Cavs started to fail in the second quarter as the Bucks outscored Cleveland 34-27 i the second to go into the half leading the game by two points.
The Cavaliers came out in the second half and were outscored again. The Cavaliers need to keep their defense alive. The team is playing some good offense, however the teams defense falls off as the game goes on. Byron Scott has talk about it all season long, the Cleveland Cavaliers can't take any time off during a game and expect to come back and win.
Kyrie Irving had a big night for the Cavs scoring 28 points. Antwan Jamison may have been more concerned with the NBA trade deadline that helping the team win tonight. Jamison was a little slow on offense and only put 13 points on the board. Gee had 19 and Daniel Gibson put in 18 points. The Cavaliers lost their second game in a row falling to the Bucks tonight 115-105.
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
Monday, March 12, 2012
XMas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa all in one for you CLEVELAND BROWNS FANS!!!
By: Jerry "J-Rocc" Mires
Cleveland Browns fans everywhere, if you haven't yet done so, you really should be busy right now firing off cards and letters in thanks to one Daniel Snyder, owner of the Washington Redskins. Thanks to his organization, Browns fans everywhere wont find themselves even MORE miserable for the next 5-7 years... and in no thanks at all to 95% of the local media here in Cleveland.
Usually, I refrain from referencing other broadcasters or stations, unless its in a positive way (such as bringing to the forefront a great book, or column written by a local author/columnist). However, the majority of the Cleveland sports media should be ashamed of themselves for the way they fawned all over RG3, and attempted to steamroll Browns fans and followers everywhere into lemming-like agreement with their chosen target of todays' affection (not to mention tomorrows regret!).
The FM station in town should have just renamed themselves RG.3(s) BIG FAN, as I mean it, goofs on all day parts of that station (minus a select few) COULDN'T THROW THEMSELVES AT THE RG3 ALTAR FAST ENOUGH!
I heard host after host around town (and read blog after blog, and tweet after tweet, blah blah blah) rail against the Browns if they had any notion of taking anyone not named RG3, and some even after the Skins-Rams trade, blasting the Browns for not trumping Washington to get the almighty RG3...
They were willing to trade any and all that it took to get what some of the local "media" claimed as the once in a lifetime talent that is RG3.. He is NOT ONCE IN ANY LIFETIME first off, he is a good college quarterback who took center stage after the real QB jewel of the draft not named Andrew Luck (Read that: Matt Barkley) decided not to join in on the fun...
He is also a good quarterback who lived in an offense unlike most of the NFL and has never taken snaps behind center, and the list of all world college QBs who threw for 1 million college yards, but who didn't translate to the NFL is long enough that you don't risk your draft for the next 3 years, and smart teams let other teams make that move...
[That's what most teams allow us to do in the draft every year, Cleveland takes Mel Kipers' picks who flop, while Pittsburgh takes the great players ESPN doesn't mention at all late in the 1st rd who always become All-Pro talents!]
They hung up on any caller who didn't want him, said anyone who didn't agree with them knew nothing about football, proceeded to make themselves sound like newbie fan boys with the loudest microphone, as if the more often and the louder they say it, the more true it becomes...
As I said on the show over and over the last month, however good RG3 pans out to be next year and beyond in the NFL... that is not how good he would have been if his path went through Cleveland. This team is in no position to make that move, and by the sheer luck that someone out there dumber than people wanted us to be made the Rams a "Herschel Walker" deal, we are spared finding this out first hand!
The Browns are now spared (for once) making the chowder head moves of the draft, and can focus on using the entire spectrum of our draft picks/options on filling the multiple holes remaining on our team.
We can now add starters on the offensive and defensive lines, bring in some more pieces on defense (perhaps Clairborne from MSU at 4, if Kalil goes at 3? Or how about Melvin Ingram if he falls to us at 22? Mike Adams and/or Devier Posey in Rds 2 or 3?), grab a WR prospect to pair along with a free agent WR or 2... With perhaps as many as 10 picks once the compensatory picks are dished out, the Browns have a chance to add youth, depth and talent.. NOT TO MENTION AT LEAST 3-5 STARTERS to a young team, and really kick start this rebuild right in the ass!
If the Browns get RG3... none of these options are on the table, nor the 1st round draft pick for the next 3 seasons...
Let that sink in...
If you think things are bad now, imagine what happens if everybody touting RG3 just happened to be wrong about our 2012 draft, you know, because its not like that has ever happened to us here in Cleveland before right? We've never been wrong in the top 5 of the draft, have we?
We have? Oh, well in that case...
Let that sink in...
If you think things are bad now, imagine what happens if everybody touting RG3 just happened to be wrong about our 2012 draft, you know, because its not like that has ever happened to us here in Cleveland before right? We've never been wrong in the top 5 of the draft, have we?
We have? Oh, well in that case...
This week Cleveland, don't fret, and don't moan about RG3.. Trust me, in the immortal words of Rick James and Dave Chappelle: "It's a celebration Cleveland, Enjoy yourselves!" (Wish I had more hands, so I can give Dan Snyder 4 thumps up!!!)
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Urban Meyer Comes Under Fire At Ohio State From Gay Alumni R.U.Kidding Me?
Written By Larry M. Glicken "LG"
Urban
Meyer is taking plenty of heat for making guys on his Ohio State
Buckeyes football team wear lavender jerseys for under performing in a
spring practice.
Now Meyer is getting plenty of flack from Ohio States Alumni. What Alumni you may wonder? The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Alumni association of Ohio State—has a problem with it.
This is where the Are You Kidding Me comment comes from. What are these people trying to say protesting the fact that Meyer made a few guys wear lavender jerseys?
Are these people saying anytime someone wears lavender they are automatically slandering the Gay community? Does the Gay community have some sort of by-laws that say no one is allowed to wear any lavender colored clothing? I mean come on, is this just a chance to get the Gay community together to have a protest? Lets face it every time we turn on the news the Gay community is protesting something.
Hey, why not have the Gays protesting the quarterbacks wearing a red shirt during practice? I'll bet there are plenty of Gays that don't like that one bit and yet it has taken place for years. Are they gays pissed off because the color Lavender should only be restricted for the gay community to use?
I mean I just don't understand what their problem is. As the head coach of a football team Urban Meyer should be left alone and left to build the Buckeyes a winning football team, no matter what color the players wear during practice.
I've seen lots of people wearing lavender color clothing for years. Why hasn't the Ohio State Gay Alumni been in a up-roar over this. These people have a real problem with people trying to do their job and enough is enough already.
You certainly don't see the entire heterosexual community protesting the fact that the Gay Community is trying to hi-jack the color lavender for their own protest reasons do ya?
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
Urban
Meyer is taking plenty of heat for making guys on his Ohio State
Buckeyes football team wear lavender jerseys for under performing in a
spring practice.Now Meyer is getting plenty of flack from Ohio States Alumni. What Alumni you may wonder? The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Alumni association of Ohio State—has a problem with it.
This is where the Are You Kidding Me comment comes from. What are these people trying to say protesting the fact that Meyer made a few guys wear lavender jerseys?
Are these people saying anytime someone wears lavender they are automatically slandering the Gay community? Does the Gay community have some sort of by-laws that say no one is allowed to wear any lavender colored clothing? I mean come on, is this just a chance to get the Gay community together to have a protest? Lets face it every time we turn on the news the Gay community is protesting something.
Hey, why not have the Gays protesting the quarterbacks wearing a red shirt during practice? I'll bet there are plenty of Gays that don't like that one bit and yet it has taken place for years. Are they gays pissed off because the color Lavender should only be restricted for the gay community to use?
I mean I just don't understand what their problem is. As the head coach of a football team Urban Meyer should be left alone and left to build the Buckeyes a winning football team, no matter what color the players wear during practice.
I've seen lots of people wearing lavender color clothing for years. Why hasn't the Ohio State Gay Alumni been in a up-roar over this. These people have a real problem with people trying to do their job and enough is enough already.
You certainly don't see the entire heterosexual community protesting the fact that the Gay Community is trying to hi-jack the color lavender for their own protest reasons do ya?
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
Friday, March 9, 2012
Tough Luck For Browns Fans Redskins Pull Off Massive Move For RG3
Written By Larry M. Glicken "LG"
For
Browns Fans that had hoped the team would be able to draft Robert
Griffin III there hopes were dashed tonight as the Washington Redskins
pulled off a massive trade with the St. Louis Rams to get the 2 pick in
the first round of the up-coming
NFL Draft. The Redskins gave St. Louis Their 6th pick this year, their first pick in 2013 & 2014 and this years second round pick to gain the second pick in the 2012 NFL draft where many are thinking RG3 will be picked.
The Rams certainly took a lot from the Redskins who must really want RG3. The Cleveland Browns have way to many holes to fill on their offense to have given up so many picks for the Rams 2nd pick in the first round. The Browns may have been thinking they could land someone in free agency that will be able to help the team at the quarterback position.
Some think the Browns could be interested in Green Bay's Matt Flynn if the Browns are indeed thinking quarterback change it looks like free agency is going to be the way to go. The Washington Redskins certainly must feel that RG3 is worth throwing in the kitchen sink for, that is what they did tonight.....
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
For
Browns Fans that had hoped the team would be able to draft Robert
Griffin III there hopes were dashed tonight as the Washington Redskins
pulled off a massive trade with the St. Louis Rams to get the 2 pick in
the first round of the up-comingNFL Draft. The Redskins gave St. Louis Their 6th pick this year, their first pick in 2013 & 2014 and this years second round pick to gain the second pick in the 2012 NFL draft where many are thinking RG3 will be picked.
The Rams certainly took a lot from the Redskins who must really want RG3. The Cleveland Browns have way to many holes to fill on their offense to have given up so many picks for the Rams 2nd pick in the first round. The Browns may have been thinking they could land someone in free agency that will be able to help the team at the quarterback position.
Some think the Browns could be interested in Green Bay's Matt Flynn if the Browns are indeed thinking quarterback change it looks like free agency is going to be the way to go. The Washington Redskins certainly must feel that RG3 is worth throwing in the kitchen sink for, that is what they did tonight.....
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
Thursday, March 8, 2012
The Cleveland Cavaliers Snap 6 Game Losing Streak Beating Denver 100-99
Written By Larry M. Glicken "LG"
The Cleveland Cavaliers battled last night in Denver as they managed to pull off a one point margin if victory against the Denver Nuggets last Night. Not only did Byron Scott's team fight for this one, they fought for 48 minutes something the team hasn't done much of lately. The coach was not happy with the team and he let his guys know that after the loss they suffered against the Jazz the other night.
Last Night we
were able to see the team Scott expects to put on the floor, now it is
time to see if this team can reach down deep and continue to make this
kind of effort night after night. Denver came out in the second half
last night and really fought hard to take this game away from Cleveland,
we all know how the fourth quarter belongs to Cavs rookie Kyrie Irving
and in this game Irving got a lot of help from Antwan Jamison who had
one of his best efforts of the season scoring 33 points to help Irving
take this game out of the Nuggets grasp.
Irving scored 18 and the Cavaliers had a lot of help from other guys last night as well. Alonzo Gee put nineteen in and the Cavaliers bench made some contributions too. The Nuggets were led by bench player Al Harrington who put in 22 points, he had some help from Ty Lawson (18) and Andre Miller (16).
In the end the Cleveland Cavaliers did what they had to do to come out of Denver with a win, they scored one more point that the Nuggets last night. Cleveland has the night off tonight and will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday night. The Cavaliers are going really have to dig deep in order to hang in with the Thunder....
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
The Cleveland Cavaliers battled last night in Denver as they managed to pull off a one point margin if victory against the Denver Nuggets last Night. Not only did Byron Scott's team fight for this one, they fought for 48 minutes something the team hasn't done much of lately. The coach was not happy with the team and he let his guys know that after the loss they suffered against the Jazz the other night.
Last Night we
were able to see the team Scott expects to put on the floor, now it is
time to see if this team can reach down deep and continue to make this
kind of effort night after night. Denver came out in the second half
last night and really fought hard to take this game away from Cleveland,
we all know how the fourth quarter belongs to Cavs rookie Kyrie Irving
and in this game Irving got a lot of help from Antwan Jamison who had
one of his best efforts of the season scoring 33 points to help Irving
take this game out of the Nuggets grasp.Irving scored 18 and the Cavaliers had a lot of help from other guys last night as well. Alonzo Gee put nineteen in and the Cavaliers bench made some contributions too. The Nuggets were led by bench player Al Harrington who put in 22 points, he had some help from Ty Lawson (18) and Andre Miller (16).
In the end the Cleveland Cavaliers did what they had to do to come out of Denver with a win, they scored one more point that the Nuggets last night. Cleveland has the night off tonight and will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday night. The Cavaliers are going really have to dig deep in order to hang in with the Thunder....
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
The Cleveland Indians Have Got To Give A Spot to Shelley Duncan
Written By Larry M. Glicken "LG"
Shelley
Duncan is picking up right where he left off for the Cleveland Indians
last September, tearing the cover off the baseball.
Manny Acta has got to find a spot to place Duncan in. It is the perfect storm this spring. Acta thought he would have the services of Grady Sizemore after the Indians gave Grady a 5 million dollar incentive filled contract during the off season.
Now Manny Acta has the perfect excuse to place Shelley Duncan in left field. Many don't think Duncan can be the Tribes everyday left fielder. I for one say let Duncan have his chance and lets see what he does with it. The Indians really need a guy who can hit with power from the right side of the plate. Duncan is the guy who can fill the bill.
Duncan hit a home run to give the Indians their first win of the season over the Royals this afternoon. Shelley Duncan has already proved last season playing left field he is capable of making some plays defensively. Duncan made a couple of catches down in Texas that were second to none as far as the level of difficulty.
If The Indians don't give Duncan a chance to start in left field this season come opening day they would be making a grave mistake in my Humble Opinion.... I say lets give the kid a chance... Duncan could very well end up being one of the best power hitters in MLB
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
Shelley
Duncan is picking up right where he left off for the Cleveland Indians
last September, tearing the cover off the baseball.Manny Acta has got to find a spot to place Duncan in. It is the perfect storm this spring. Acta thought he would have the services of Grady Sizemore after the Indians gave Grady a 5 million dollar incentive filled contract during the off season.
Now Manny Acta has the perfect excuse to place Shelley Duncan in left field. Many don't think Duncan can be the Tribes everyday left fielder. I for one say let Duncan have his chance and lets see what he does with it. The Indians really need a guy who can hit with power from the right side of the plate. Duncan is the guy who can fill the bill.
Duncan hit a home run to give the Indians their first win of the season over the Royals this afternoon. Shelley Duncan has already proved last season playing left field he is capable of making some plays defensively. Duncan made a couple of catches down in Texas that were second to none as far as the level of difficulty.
If The Indians don't give Duncan a chance to start in left field this season come opening day they would be making a grave mistake in my Humble Opinion.... I say lets give the kid a chance... Duncan could very well end up being one of the best power hitters in MLB
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
Justin Masterson Sruggles As Indians Lose To The Reds
Written By Larry M. Glicken "LG"
It
was the battle of Ohio's opening day starters yesterday in Cactus
league play. For the Indians Justin Masterson took the mound and he
struggled getting pounded for six runs over the 1-1/3 innings he
pitched.
Masterson didn't look like the Masterson we knew from last season, he gave up five hits three walks and only had one strike out. Hey it is only spring training and Masterson just may need some time to warm up (we hope).
The Indians were trailing 8-4 when Carlos Santana came to the plate and hit a three runs shot over the fence in left center field. It is good to see Santana hit one to the opposite field. Michael Brantley open the game with a triple and Asdrubal Cabrera drove in the first run when he grounded out to short. Derek Lowe made his Indians debut and pitched two scoreless innings.
Tony Sipp came in for relief in the fifth and struggled giving up 2 runs. Manny Acta may have like the way the Indians were swinging their bats but wasn't at all happy with the 12-7 loss to the Reds and the Tribe overall performance. Hey good thing it is only MLB Cactus league play.
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
It
was the battle of Ohio's opening day starters yesterday in Cactus
league play. For the Indians Justin Masterson took the mound and he
struggled getting pounded for six runs over the 1-1/3 innings he
pitched.Masterson didn't look like the Masterson we knew from last season, he gave up five hits three walks and only had one strike out. Hey it is only spring training and Masterson just may need some time to warm up (we hope).
The Indians were trailing 8-4 when Carlos Santana came to the plate and hit a three runs shot over the fence in left center field. It is good to see Santana hit one to the opposite field. Michael Brantley open the game with a triple and Asdrubal Cabrera drove in the first run when he grounded out to short. Derek Lowe made his Indians debut and pitched two scoreless innings.
Tony Sipp came in for relief in the fifth and struggled giving up 2 runs. Manny Acta may have like the way the Indians were swinging their bats but wasn't at all happy with the 12-7 loss to the Reds and the Tribe overall performance. Hey good thing it is only MLB Cactus league play.
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
The Cleveland Cavaliers Just Dropped Their 6th In a Row
Written By Larry M. Glicken "LG"
The
Cleveland Cavaliers played the Utah Jazz tonight and they lost. This
makes the sixth loss in a row for the Cleveland Cavaliers, thus making
the losing streak the longest of the season so far. Last year the
Cleveland
Cavaliers lost 26 in a row. The team certainly doesn't need to revisit that again. The Cavaliers have seemed to have lost their spark.
Coach Byron Scott said someone in the locker room needs to be pissed off other than him. The Cavaliers played the second half of the fourth quarter with a sense of urgency, it was a little to late. Kyrie Irving could not hit a shot in the first half tonight, he made one foul shot and missed everything else.
The Team lost Anderson Varejao to a broken wrist and since the air has slowly leaked out of the Cavaliers balloon.
The Cavs did it again tonight. They came out in the first quarter and made it look like it was going to be a game. At the end of one the Cavs only trailed by 2. The second quarter of play didn't go the Cavaliers way at all. The Cavs fell behind being out scored by the Jazz by 13 points. The Cavaliers went into the locker room trailing the Jazz by 15, Utah 56 Cleveland 41.
The Cavaliers came out of locker room to start the second half and and scored 31 points in the third quarter. The problem is the Cavaliers defense did very little to stop the Jazz from scoring and at the end of three it was Utah still on top 85-72, Trailing by 13 the Cavaliers needed to toughen up the defense to stop the bleeding. They couldn't.
The Jazz played the fourth quarter with the same kind of consistency scoring 24 more points. The Cavaliers lost the game making it their six loss in a row dropping their six game in a row tonight 109-100.
Kyrie Irving scored 22 for the cavaliers and Antwan Jamison dropped in another 22. For a while in the the fourth it looked as though the Cavaliers were going to break though with a win only to come up short.
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
The
Cleveland Cavaliers played the Utah Jazz tonight and they lost. This
makes the sixth loss in a row for the Cleveland Cavaliers, thus making
the losing streak the longest of the season so far. Last year the
ClevelandCavaliers lost 26 in a row. The team certainly doesn't need to revisit that again. The Cavaliers have seemed to have lost their spark.
Coach Byron Scott said someone in the locker room needs to be pissed off other than him. The Cavaliers played the second half of the fourth quarter with a sense of urgency, it was a little to late. Kyrie Irving could not hit a shot in the first half tonight, he made one foul shot and missed everything else.
The Team lost Anderson Varejao to a broken wrist and since the air has slowly leaked out of the Cavaliers balloon.
The Cavs did it again tonight. They came out in the first quarter and made it look like it was going to be a game. At the end of one the Cavs only trailed by 2. The second quarter of play didn't go the Cavaliers way at all. The Cavs fell behind being out scored by the Jazz by 13 points. The Cavaliers went into the locker room trailing the Jazz by 15, Utah 56 Cleveland 41.
The Cavaliers came out of locker room to start the second half and and scored 31 points in the third quarter. The problem is the Cavaliers defense did very little to stop the Jazz from scoring and at the end of three it was Utah still on top 85-72, Trailing by 13 the Cavaliers needed to toughen up the defense to stop the bleeding. They couldn't.
The Jazz played the fourth quarter with the same kind of consistency scoring 24 more points. The Cavaliers lost the game making it their six loss in a row dropping their six game in a row tonight 109-100.
Kyrie Irving scored 22 for the cavaliers and Antwan Jamison dropped in another 22. For a while in the the fourth it looked as though the Cavaliers were going to break though with a win only to come up short.
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
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