16 February 2008
Was this supposed to be tongue-in-cheek?
The Chronicle's Richard Justice post about the 'Stros' physically intimidating new closer today:
If you're looking for someone to rip the new closer, you've come to the wrong place. I got my first look at Jose Valverde this morning, and I've decided to do everything I can to stay on his good side. He's 6-4, 254 pounds. He throws the ball 150 mph. He's an emotional sort.
I plan on being his friend. I'm going to be just like the TV guys, especially that one that's always blogging about all his scoops. When Valverde enters a room, I'm going to run over there with a big smile and a handshake. When he says something that's even a little bit funny, I'm going to laugh so loud you'd think he was Larry The Cable Guy.
It'll be just like Justice's past coverage of Charley Casserly!
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 02/16/08 01:47 PM | Technorati | Comments (0)
15 February 2008
Homonyms are confusing
The editing of the Chronicle sports section (or lack thereof) provides many Bad Sports moments, such as this headline today:
With pitchers and catchers arriving, Astros season is eminent
Given the team's lack of pitching, we don't think the season will stand out in any positive way.
But the start of the season is approaching quickly (it is indeed imminent).
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 02/15/08 09:40 AM | Technorati | Comments (0)
08 February 2008
'Tis the (off)season for cheerleading
With that fine Super Bowl now history, another NFL season is officially done.
That means we can soon look forward to lots of free-agent and draft analysis.
But first, we can expect the usual offseason Texans cheerleading from the Chronicle.
Up first, Richard Justice:
The Texans played their last game 40 days ago, and with some time to reflect, I've come to some conclusions. First, Gary Kubiak and Rick Smith are the right men for the job.
Hmm, who didn't see THAT coming?
Look for the Texans cheerleading to get more energetic as the coming season approaches. It's the Chron way.
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 02/08/08 06:23 PM | Technorati | Comments (0)
03 February 2008
Another Rockets turning point?
The Chronicle's Jonathan Feigen says the Rockets might finally have reached the mythical turning point:
The Rockets could have made progress with so many positive signs from so many. Rookies typically are inconsistent and the Rockets' have been. But with so many contributors during the recent surge, there is a chance for this team to get both goals.
They have not, yet. They are winning, but they are so far showing the potential to get better.
It is almost all about the wins. Almost. Put it together and this might really be the Rockets turning point. For now, they still need to do a lot of winning and lot of getting better.
Might really be, as opposed to, say Fran Blinebury's "turning point" of several weeks ago?
Credit the Chron cheerleaders for being eternally optimistic, I guess, even if the analysis isn't always that helpful.
UPDATE: The winning steak keeps growing, so maybe the Rockets DID reach the turning point. And maybe I just jinxed it. Who knows?
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 02/03/08 09:18 AM | Technorati | Comments (0)
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