NEW YORK JETS: Woody Knew Rex Got Spit At
February 9, 2010 at 11:32 pm | In NY Jets | Leave a CommentI know this story came out last week but I wanted to lend my thoughts to it. From Rich Cimini, talking about Jets Owner Woody Johnson and Head Coach Rex Ryan:
Johnson, commenting for the first time on the obscene gesture, said Ryan told him that he responded with a middle finger only after he was spit on and cursed at. But Johnson still felt it was inappropriate behavior by his coach and believes the fine was deserved.
“Despite the provocation, you still have to act a certain way,” said Johnson, acknowledging that 50K is “a lot of money.”
The spitting angle didn’t become public until five days after the incident, when Fox Sports reporter Jay Glazer told WFAN that a fan confronted Ryan three times and spit on him. Glazer accompanied Ryan to a Mixed Martial Arts event last Saturday night in Sunrise, Fla.
“That’s the story (Ryan) recited to me as well, about what actually happened,” Johnson said. “The (fan) was uncontrollable and that’s corroborated by Glazer. That still doesn’t excuse what Rex did. He represents the New York Jets, the NFL and the fans of New
York. He’s got to not put himself in those kinds of situations.”
Bottom line: I think it’s a stupid fine, as Rex was under extreme scrutiny at that moment. Is that action inappropriate? Sure. But warrant of a $50,000 fine? Gimme a break. But as someone said on this week’s Teeing It Up, I wouldn’t be surprised if that gets rolled into a contract bonus somewhere down the line.
NFL: Super Bowl Review
February 7, 2010 at 11:40 pm | In NFL, Teeing It Up | Leave a CommentIn short, congratulations to the New Orleans Saints, Drew Brees, Sean Payton and the rest of the team for their Super Bowl victory. The defense stepped up (I underestimated them), and Payton made that gutsy call for the onside kick which changed the course of the game.
More tomorrow on Teeing It Up, on WQAQ.com at 2pm et/11am pt.
NFL: How Letterman Ended Up in a Super Bowl Ad with Leno and Oprah
February 7, 2010 at 9:18 pm | In NFL, TV News | 1 CommentYes, it happened. David Letterman, Oprah Winfrey and Jay Leno all ended up in a Super Bowl ad tonight. The New York Times’ Media Decoder blog has the story, including this:
As Mr. Burnett described it, Mr. Letterman had the idea to invite Mr. Leno to participate, playing off a similar ad he put together with Ms, Winfrey the last time CBS had the Super Bowl in 2007. “Dave wrote the bit himself,” Mr. Burnett said. “He just thought: it’s the Super Bowl, you’re supposed to entertain people.”
Steps were takes to contact Ms. Winfrey, who agreed immediately, Mr. Burnett said, and then Mr. Leno. Mr. Burnett said he spoke with Mr. Leno’s executive producer, Debbie Vickers. “She asked if this was for real and then she laughed for about 10 minutes,” Mr. Burnett said.
Mr. Leno quickly agreed, but the idea had to be passed by the top NBC executives, including the chief executive, Jeff Zucker. Permission was granted.
QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS: Tom Moore Victory Quote
February 7, 2010 at 1:26 am | In QU Sports | Leave a CommentThe Quinnipiac Men’s Basketball team continued their torrid run with a 90-87 victory over Sacred Heart today, moving to 10-2 in conference and staying 1 game behind Robert Morris for the NEC lead. After the game, head coach Tom Moore had this awesome quote:
“It was awesome,” said Quinnipiac Head Coach Tom Moore of the crowd of 2,778. “That’s the first game in my two and a half years that I could feel it. Our students were awesome. Just awesome. There were more of them and when we needed to get some stops – at the 10-minute mark, the eight-minute mark, the seven-minute mark – a couple times, Jeremy Baker and Feldeine encouraged them and they were right on top of it. They were fantastic. That’s the first time since I’ve been a coach here that I felt we had a home-court advantage that you could feel. A real home court advantage. They were fantastic. I hope and pray they keep coming back because it really means a lot to our kids. They helped us get over the hump on a lot of defensive trips in the second half.”
GOLF: NBC Sports Golf Announcers
February 6, 2010 at 10:44 pm | In Golf | Leave a CommentThe NBC Sports PGA Tour golf announcers will include:
Dan Hicks
Johnny Miller
Gary Koch
Bob Murphy
Mark Rolfing
Roger Maltbie
Dottie Pepper
Jimmy Roberts
and on some weeks, Brad Faxon.
NFL: Super Bowl Pick
February 6, 2010 at 10:42 pm | In NFL | 2 CommentsMy Super Bowl prediction is:
6:28pm ET, CBSHD, Jim Nantz and Phil Simms — Marv Albert and Boomer Esiason on Westwood One Radio
Colts 41
Saints 37
HOWEVER, I want the Saints to win — it would be great for the city. However, I just think that Peyton and company will be too much for the Saints to handle, even with Dwight Freeney being hobbled.
TIU OUTTAKE: More New Blogs to Look At
February 5, 2010 at 1:08 pm | In TIU Outtakes, WQAQ | Leave a CommentHere are 2 more blogs to take a peek at:
1) We have “It Doesn’t Matter What Your Name Is” by my good friend Adam Helfgott, co-host of “The Scarlet Pulse” and game broadcaster on WRSU at Rutgers.
2) And from another one of the host of WQAQ’s “Three’s a Crowd” we have Aaron Tanguay’s blog.
NFL, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Video of Giants Stadium Demolition
February 4, 2010 at 6:06 pm | In NFL, NY Jets, Springsteen | Leave a CommentCheck out this link on NJ.com for video of the first stage of the demolition — Gate B getting torn down. The whole thing is expected to be finished by July 15.
NFL, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Giants Stadium Demolition to Begin Thursday
February 4, 2010 at 12:36 am | In NFL, NY Jets, Springsteen | 1 CommentDemolition of Giants Stadium officially begins at 10 o’clock Thursday, beginning with the piece-by-piece dismantling of Gate B by a crane 160 feet above the ground.
So, all that’s left to be said is:
P.S. That video plus an audio recording of “Wrecking Ball” is available on iTunes.
PGA TOUR DIGEST: Vol. 3 No. 5
February 3, 2010 at 6:35 pm | In Golf | Leave a CommentThis week’s event brings us to Los Angeles and the Northern Trust Open. Phil Mickelson plays again this week, sans the controversial PING wedge (more on that later.) The event is held at the famed Riviera Country Club.
TV Coverage is Live, Thursday-Friday 5-8pm ET on Golf Channel (yes, you read that right), Saturday from 3-6pm ET, Live on NBC (their first event of the year) and Sunday 2:30-6pm ET.
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