Archives: SBG
In Which SBG Continues His Tradition of Spewing Out Half-Baked Crap into Another Year
January 8th, 2009, 2 Comments
SBG starts working on a couple of New Year's Resolutions.
Cup of Coffee: January 8, 2008
January 8th, 2009, 24 Comments
I'm looking at the remaining Wolves schedule and honestly, I don't see a second loss.
2008-09 Game 35: OKC @ Minnesota
January 7th, 2009, 22 Comments
Oklahoma City Thunder, 5-30
SRS: -7.58 (29th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 93.8 (7th of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 101.0 (29th of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 109.5 (22nd of 30)
Minnesota Timberwolves, 9-25
SRS: -5.82 (26th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 92.1 (12th of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 103.6 (23rd of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 109.6 (24th of [...]
2008-09 Game 34: Love @ Mayo
January 6th, 2009, 11 Comments
Minnesota Timberwolves, 8-25
SRS: -6.04 (27th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 92.0 (12th of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 103.7 (24th of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 110.2 (26th of 30)
Memphis Grizzlies, 11-23
SRS: -5.27 (25th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 90.2 (21st of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 103.4 (25th of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 108.8 (19th of 30)
<SBG>The [...]
Cup of Coffee: January 6, 2008
January 6th, 2009, 28 Comments
By the time Brad Johnson was Gus Frerotte's age, he couldn't even lead a horse to water.
Cup of Coffee: January 5, 2008
January 5th, 2009, 51 Comments
They are cleaning out lockers at Winter Park, but hey, is that a sign of life over there at 600 First Ave. North?
2008-09 Game 33: Minny at the Second City
January 3rd, 2009, 8 Comments
Minnesota Timberwolves, 7-25
SRS: -6.50 (28th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 91.9 (14th of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 103.6 (24th of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 110.6 (26th of 30)
Chicago Bulls, 14-19
SRS: -1.85 (19th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 94.0 (5th of 30)
Offensive Rating: 105.1 (21st of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 108.9 (19th of 30)
<SBG>The Wolves are [...]
2008-09 Game 32: GSW @ MT
January 2nd, 2009, 10 Comments
Golden State Warriors, 10-24
SRS: -5.76 (25th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 97.7 (2nd of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 106.7 (15th of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 112.7 (30th of 30)
Minnesota Timberwolves, 6-25
SRS: -6.71 (28th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 91.6 (15th of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 103.3 (24th of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 110.7 (26th of [...]
Cup of Coffee: January 2, 2008
January 2nd, 2009, 36 Comments
Freed from the obligation or inclination to watch college bowl games, I spent yesterday doing quite a bit of work around the house.
I Know How to Get a Girl Into Bed
January 1st, 2009, 21 Comments
I know how to get a girl into bed.
This is a good thing.
Cup of Coffee: December 31, 2008
December 31st, 2008, 71 Comments
Let's see: did the Wolves lay an egg last night? Or was it half an egg? Or was it an egg in the second half? Whatever it was, it wasn't pretty.
2008-09 Game 31: Minnesota at Dallas
December 30th, 2008, 39 Comments
Minnesota Timberwolves, 6-24
SRS: -6.84 (28th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 91.8 (15th of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 102.9 (26th of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 110.3 (26th of 30)
Dallas Mavericks, 18-12
SRS: 2.44 (10th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 91.8 (15th of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 107.6 (13th of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 104.5 (8th of 30)
<SBG>Fresh [...]
Cup of Coffee: December 30, 2008
December 30th, 2008, 47 Comments
The Wolves have won 2 out of 3. That's not bad!
2008-09 Game 30: Memphis at Minnesota
December 29th, 2008, 18 Comments
Memphis Grizzlies, 10-20
SRS: -5.53 (25th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 90.4 (22nd of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 103.7 (24th of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 109.3 (22nd of 30)
Minnesota Timberwolves, 5-24
SRS: -7.15 (28th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 91.9 (13th of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 102.6 (26th of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 110.7 (26th of 30)
<SBG>Memphis [...]
Cup of Coffee — December 29, 2008
December 29th, 2008, 7 Comments
The server that this site runs on has been crashing today, which greatly reduces my ability to communicate with the Nation.
Either I am Wrong, Or…
December 24th, 2008, 2 Comments
The Yankees are controlling the media. I read this report linked by E-6 about the Wang signing (one year, $5 million) and I thought, hmmm, that's about right. Then I read this:
His agreement raises the Yankees' payroll to about $164 million for 15 players for next year. That includes pitcher Andrew Brackman and [...]
Cup of Coffee: December 24, 2008
December 24th, 2008, 19 Comments
In the aftermath of the Festivus spectacle, our family is considering adding this "Christmas" thing to our holiday celebrations.
2008-09 Game 27: Minnesota @ San Antonio
December 23rd, 2008, 5 Comments
Minnesota Timberwolves, 4-22
SRS: -7.39 (28th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 91.5 (16th of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 102.0 (28th of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 110.4 (25th of 30)
San Antonio Spurs, 17-10
SRS: 2.05 (11th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 88.3 (27th of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 107.8 (12th of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 104.2 (8th of [...]
Whither Scott Boras?
December 23rd, 2008, 8 Comments
19 of Bora's 20 free agents remain unsigned. Will Boras wane in his influence? Will Mark Teixeira get a bazillion dollars? Stay tuned.
Yankees Make PR Move, But Read the Fine Print
December 23rd, 2008, 1 Comment
ESPN reports that Yankee Stadium bleacher seats for exhibition opener to cost 25 cents. Cool enough. But it also reports that some seats in the new stadium are priced at $2500 a game. That's over $200,000 for a season ticket.
The Airing of Grievances
December 23rd, 2008, 19 Comments
There's a light snow falling on this most special of days, and it's causing traffic to become snarled. Yep, it's Festivus and I'm in a bad mood, because you've all disappointed me again this year. Let me take this opportunity, after brianS gets the aluminum pole out from the crawl space, to discuss [...]
Cup of Coffee: December 23, 2008
December 23rd, 2008, 31 Comments
Many Christmases ago, I went to buy a doll for my son. I reached for the last one they had, but so did another man. As I rained blows upon him, I realized there had to be another way.
Cup of Coffee: December 22, 2008
December 22nd, 2008, 48 Comments
I hope you've been working out, because tomorrow we have the feats of strength! Question: at what point do Seinfeld references stop being funny and start being a sign of old age? Or have we got to that point already?
Discuss among yourselves.
2008-09 Game 26: Houston at Minnesota
December 20th, 2008, 27 Comments
Houston Rockets, 17-9
SRS: 3.23 (8th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 90.4 (22nd of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 107.6 (11th of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 103.2 (5th of 30)
Minnesota Timberwolves, 4-21
SRS: -7.44 (28th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 91.4 (18th of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 101.7 (28th of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 110.1 (25th of 30)
<SBG> [...]
Cup of Coffee: December 20-21, 2008
December 20th, 2008, 46 Comments
Miss SBG opened her gifts last night(!). She sure enjoyed her new wrist watch (clock!) and Elmo slippers.
Could You Be More Specific?
December 19th, 2008, 2 Comments
Headline in Strib: Paris Hilton's ex busted for Fargo bar fight. Once you get past the obvious joke, you might wonder why this fact is newsworthy at all. I'm saying it isn't.
Cup of Coffee: December 19, 2008
December 19th, 2008, 33 Comments
Get your list of grievances ready!
Half Speed
December 18th, 2008, 12 Comments
So, Bron-Bron comes to Target Center, drops 32 points, allegedly breaks a sweat, and the Cavs walk out with a 23 point victory. I was watching that game and Mr. James looked great, hitting shots, making spectacular passes and the Cavs were never seriously threatened. But, something was off about the game. [...]
Cup of Coffee: December 18, 2008
December 18th, 2008, 38 Comments
Good grief! Fesitvus is almost here and I've still not got the aluminum pole out.
2008-09 Game 25: Cleveland at Minnesota
December 17th, 2008, 24 Comments
Cleveland Cavaliers, 20-4
SRS: 12.36 (1st of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 89.7 (24th of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 114.5 (1st of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 100.3 (2nd of 30)
Minnesota Timberwolves, 4-20
SRS: -7.28 (28th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 91.8 (15th of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 102.4 (26th of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 110.1 (26th of 30)
<SBG>The [...]
No One Could Have Predicted It
December 17th, 2008, 6 Comments
ESPN - Rookie Watch: O.J. Mayo the new No. 1. Kevin Love is just two spots ahead of Mario Chalmers.
Cup of Coffee: December 17, 2008
December 17th, 2008, 31 Comments
Bron-Bron is in town tonight. A little snafu on the site yesterday. I need to make some changes, but what I did do was re-enable the caching, which should help.
Cup of Coffee: December 16, 2008
December 16th, 2008, 31 Comments
Ten straight losses. The Good Ship Timberwolf is beginning to list a bit.
2008-09 Game 24: Wolves at Sacto
December 15th, 2008, 39 Comments
Minnesota Timberwolves, 4-19
SRS: -6.61 (28th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 91.3 (19th of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 102.5 (26th of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 109.8 (24th of 30)
Sacramento Kings, 6-18
SRS: -7.67 (29th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 93.5 (8th of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 103.6 (23rd of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 112.5 (28th of 30)
<SBG>The [...]
Arena Football League Cancels Season
December 15th, 2008, 1 Comment
Is the league going under? Maybe. The 22-year old league is talking like this is just one year, but I'm not so sure. I wasn't a big fan or anything, but I thought the league was entertaining. Was? Is? I don't know.
Regardless, it appears that pro sports are feeling [...]
Cup of Coffee: December 15, 2008
December 15th, 2008, 34 Comments
There's no shortage of fresh air in Minneapolis this morning.
2008-09 Game 23, Minnesota @ the Lakers
December 14th, 2008, 10 Comments
<SBG>Kevin McHale, the once proclaimed "Best GM in all of Sports" had the winningest percentage of any coach of the Timberwolves (at 19-12, he'd won 61.3% of the games he'd coached the first time out). But, there's a slight chance that he'll fall to 0-4 this time out, which would give him a .543 [...]
Cup of Coffee: December 13-14, 2008
December 13th, 2008, 52 Comments
A new pot, brewed for the weekend.
2008-09 Game 22: San Antone at Minny
December 12th, 2008, 20 Comments
<SBG>The Spurs come to Target Center tonight and this could be a hide your eyes evening.
San Antonio, 13-8
SRS: 2.42 (10th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 88.0 (27th of 30) ▪ Offensive Rating: 107.9 (12th of 30) ▪ Defensive Rating: 104.6 (10th of 30)
Minnesota, 4-17
SRS: -6.70 (28th of 30) ▪ Pace Factor: 91.4 (18th of 30) [...]
Cup of Coffee: December 12, 2008
December 12th, 2008, 53 Comments
After a month or so of sputtering along, it's my opinion that The WGOM is once again humming.
Punto Cashes In
December 11th, 2008, 38 Comments
The Twins have signed Nick Punto to a 2 year, $8 million deal. The Twins have an option for 2011, as well. He will apparently be the starting shortstop.
Reason #3,762 to Hate the Yankees
December 11th, 2008, 19 Comments
A month and a half ago, I was back in North Dakota and I met my cousin's boyfriend. My cousin lives in Colorado and this kid is from out there. Nice enough guy, college kid, baseball player, wearing a Yankee cap. My uncle, who's a little less than five years older than [...]
Cup of Coffee: December 11, 2008
December 11th, 2008, 41 Comments
The Wolves held Carmelo Anthony to just 3 points in the fourth quarter.
2008-09 Game 21: Wolves @ Nugs
December 10th, 2008, 13 Comments
<SBG>Fresh off of a tough loss last night in which the club played with some actual intensity but still managed to fritter away a victory in the final minutes, the Wolves head to Denver (damn, that airport is so far from the city, right, Mr. McHale?) for a matchup with the rejuvenated Denver Nuggets.
Denver:
SRS: 5.23 [...]
Quarter Pole
December 10th, 2008, 9 Comments
Last year, GreekHouse and I had a conversation about the Wolves at each of the quarter marks of the season. Last night was the 20th game of the season, roughly the quarter mark of an 82 game schedule. The Wolves, of course, are 4-16, which projects out to ugly. They also have [...]
Cup of Coffee: December 10, 2008
December 10th, 2008, 89 Comments
Captain Cheeseburger to sign with the Evil Empire.
2008-09 Game 20: Utah Jazz @ Minnesota Timberwolves
December 9th, 2008, 11 Comments
<SBG>Tonight marks two coaching milestones. In one corner stands Kevin McHale. Tonight is his first game back in his second stint as coach of the Timberwolves. This is also the first game played by the club without Kevin McHale as VP of basketball operations since he assumed the role in 1995. [...]
From Bad to Worse
December 9th, 2008, 1 Comment
No, I'm not talking about the Timberwolves, although I got a chance to watch that presser last night and excuse me, but who's going to do the job that Kevin McHale used to do? No one? What does that say about the job that McHale used to do? I actually expect the [...]
Cup of Coffee: December 9, 2008
December 9th, 2008, 57 Comments
If you want to change your avatar, sign up for an account at gravatar.com and link to the same email account that you signed here with. Then again, maybe you want to be represented by the greatest GM in all of sport, who's no longer a GM.
Tribune Co. Files for Bankruptcy
December 8th, 2008, 4 Comments
You might think this is more appropriate for the other site, but the Tribune Co. owns the Chicago Cubs and today it filed for chapter 11 protection. The first thought in my head was whether the Cubs can use Chapter 11 to shed a bad contract or two, if they have any that they [...]
The Browns Brass — Reading The WGOM
December 8th, 2008, 2 Comments
Perhaps the Browns have heard that Seattle is laying claim to the worst sports landscape in the country. Never fear, Clevelanders, the Browns are contemplating bringing back Marty Schottenheimer, the coach of those teams that got their hearts ripped out by the Denver Broncos. Schottenheimer went on to break the hearts of Chiefs [...]
It’s Not About the Team
December 8th, 2008, 28 Comments
Some of my earliest memories of the NBA involve my Dad pulling for the NY Knicks because Phil Jackson played for them. I recall first watching NBA basketball on our black and white television back in the early 1970s (most probably the 1972 NBA finals, which the Knicks lost to the Lakers). I [...]
2008-09 Game 19: LAC @ MIN
December 6th, 2008, 13 Comments
<SBG>
The Wolves continue the victory parade tonight with a home game against the Los Angeles Clippers. As bad as it is in Minneapolis, oy vey, are things bad in LAClipperdom. The Clips signed Baron Davis in the off season to a humongous contract in the hopes that he would be a complementary piece [...]
Cup of Coffee: December 6-7, 2008
December 6th, 2008, 45 Comments
I'm sure he does the little things and so forth, but Brian Cardinal gets a 3 trillion Friday night on top of his 8 trillion earlier this week.
2008-09 Game 18: Wolves @ Nets
December 5th, 2008, 12 Comments
<SBG>The Wolves head to the beautiful Meadowlands of New Jersey to take on the Nets tonight at a place called IZOD Center. I hadn't realized that the beautiful arena had been renamed for a shirt company, but hey, the Meadowlands ain't exactly a luscious meadow, so who cares about the name.
Actually, seeing [...]
Cup of Coffee: December 5, 2008
December 5th, 2008, 34 Comments
Only 21 days until the post-Christmas shopping season begins.
Rabbit Ears
December 5th, 2008, 8 Comments
I kind of take it on faith that the wife doesn't read the WGOM, but I should know better, I suppose. Yesterday, I got an e-mail informing me that Miss SBG is not a "terror". So, yeah, poor choice of words. It's not like she's rolling around on the floor, throwing a [...]
More Clocks and a “Tough Loss”
December 4th, 2008, 17 Comments
I never imagined when I started this little website that I'd be talking about babies and toddlers, but now that BabySBG is running the show, well, what else is there to talk about? So, here's a sleep report. BabySBG goes to bed every night at 8PM. The routine is as follows: about [...]
Cup of Coffee: December 4, 2008
December 4th, 2008, 24 Comments
Brian Cardinal with an 8 trillion last night!
2008-09 Game 17: T-Wolves @ Magic
December 3rd, 2008, 6 Comments
<SBG>Fresh off of a thumping at the hands of Michael Jordan's club (boy, that doesn't mean what it used to mean), the Wolves move from the frying pan into the fire and take on the Orlando Magic. The Magic got the stuffing kicked out of them by the World Champions the other night, but [...]
What Time is It?
December 3rd, 2008, 12 Comments
One of the fun things about little kids is how they get attached to certain things that don't really make a lot of sense. My wife was reading BabySBG the book "Goodnight Moon" and in the book there a couple of clocks. My wife pointed them out to her and she has become [...]
Cup of Coffee: December 3, 2008
December 3rd, 2008, 25 Comments
When the (Williams) Wall Comes Crumblin' Down...
Game 14: T-Wolves at Thunder
November 28th, 2008, No Comments
I think Thunder is a crappy name for a basketball franchise. I think, relative to Seattle, OKC is a crappy place to have a basketball team. I think this is like the anti-marquee matchup.
I've spent the day handling a water problem at the inlaws, so I'm not going to be able to write [...]
2008-09 Game 13: Phoenix @ Minnesota
November 26th, 2008, 1 Comment
Shaq-Fu is in town tonight to play the Timberwolves. Or is he? At the time that I'm writing this, I can't be sure. [Ed. note -- Shaq was held out of last night's game, so it's Big Daddy time in MPLS tonight.] The Suns have said that they are going to [...]
It Might Have Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time…
November 26th, 2008, 4 Comments
But upon further review, not so much.
While the Iowa Hawkeyes were scoring at will on the field Saturday night, two fans from the Hawkeye State were scoring elsewhere in the Metrodome.
Police say a man and woman were "having relations" in a bathroom stall as a crowd cheered them on.
Ross M. Walsh, 26, of [...]
Cup of Coffee: November 26, 2008
November 26th, 2008, 24 Comments
I wonder what Turkey Day is like at Kobayashi's house.
Giving Thanks
November 26th, 2008, 15 Comments
Tomorrow's actually Thanksgiving, but I'll be spending that day with my in-laws and as such, I won't be spending a lot of time at the computer, so I thought I'd take a few minutes to say thanks.
2008 has been an up and down year for Lucy and me -- we've had some times of personal [...]
Cup of Coffee: November 25, 2008
November 25th, 2008, 51 Comments
A month until Christmas. Wife is stressing out over seeming lack of shopping opportunities. It's the most wonderous time of the year. Pffft.
Watch Your Language, Stick
November 24th, 2008, 2 Comments
After a long dry spell, I finally started writing around here again last week. It felt good, honestly, to just put some words on the screen. I even worked on a new look for the site on Saturday, one that is much easier to read than the current monstrosity (although I've moved the [...]
Cup of Coffee: November 24, 2008
November 24th, 2008, 26 Comments
The Tigers lay an egg with a $130 million payroll. The Lions are winless. Michigan has its worst football season ever. The Pistons blown out at home by the Wolves. I can't imagine a worse place, ever, to be a sports fan.
Jesus to Lennon: You’re Pretty Good
November 23rd, 2008, 8 Comments
Vatican media are praising the Beatles' musical legacy.
Cup of Coffee: November 22-23, 2008
November 22nd, 2008, 39 Comments
JFK gunned down 45 years ago today.
A Meeting of the Deerhoof Fan Club
November 22nd, 2008, 13 Comments
SBG and E-6 attend the first game that KG played in Minnesota as a member of the Celtics.
Knicks Clear Requisite Cap Room
November 21st, 2008, 1 Comment
The Knicks send Jamal Crawford to Golden State for Al Harrington and now their cap number in 2010 sits at just over $35 million. They are looking to move Zach Randolph, too, which slice another $17 million off of that. The Knicks are officially in play for LBJ.
No, I’m Serious
November 21st, 2008, 1 Comment
The author of this column was all for trading Kevin Garnett and practically threw a parade when he left town. No, I'm serious.
NYTimes: Tough times for Seattle Fans
November 21st, 2008, 21 Comments
Yep, things could be better in the Land of Latte, but suggesting that the current sports scene in Seattle is the worst ever would generate some belly laughs for long suffering Cleveland fans.
Cup of Coffee: November 21, 2008
November 21st, 2008, 23 Comments
Just another game at Target Center tonight.
NBA on My Mind
November 21st, 2008, 3 Comments
So, I watched a little NBA action last night and saw the Celtics rally from an early hole to absolutely take the Detroit Pistons apart. It's kind of hard to believe that a year ago some people were saying that the Celtics had to prove themselves to be the better team against Detroit, because [...]
Timing is Everything
November 20th, 2008, 34 Comments
They say that timing is everything. I suppose there's some truth to that. For example, there's me yesterday saying that I'm on the brink of losing complete interest in the T-Wolves and then they promptly go out and get a decent win last night. I'm not stupid enough to think that they [...]
But, Hey, She’s Not an Easy Mark
November 19th, 2008, 2 Comments
Woman loses $400,000 in Nigerian e-mail scam. Persists in sending money even after family members and bank begs her to stop. Still says she's not an easy mark. Can we get a friendly WGOM poker game going with her as our honored guest?
On the Brink
November 19th, 2008, 9 Comments
So, um, yeah, I was feeling pretty good about the fact that I was able to turn an innocuous comment by the girl who sold me a cup of coffee into a whole post here at the WGOM yesterday morning. It always kind of bugs me when I go somewhere and order something and [...]
Cup of Coffee: November 19, 2008
November 19th, 2008, 62 Comments
And just how is that coffee tasting? Perfect.
.243/.298/.398/.696
November 18th, 2008, 28 Comments
WTF?
That's Morneau's line in September and it's a big reason why Dustin Pedroia won the AL MVP. Of course, I think Joe Mauer should have won it, but what do I know. Mauer did finish fourth, which is higher than expected, so woo hoo! to that.
Hey, Dickface!
November 18th, 2008, 2 Comments
New anti-aging cosmetic procedure uses cells cultivated from the foreskins of circumsized infants and injects them into facial age lines and acne pockmarks. Oy.
What to Write, What to Write
November 18th, 2008, 20 Comments
SBG wanders through the topics wondering what to write.
Cup of Coffee: November 18, 2008
November 18th, 2008, 24 Comments
Any day now, I expect the Twins to become major players in this year's free agent market. Heh.
Cup of Coffee: November 17, 2008
November 17th, 2008, 11 Comments
Sunday night was the first T-Wolves game that I've watched pretty much start to finish this season. Man, they are something.
2008-09 Game 9: Wolves @ Nuggets
November 16th, 2008, 27 Comments
<SBG> Last night, our friend GreekHouse posited that the Wolves would drop a home game to a team on the back end of a back-to-back when the Wolves were rested. That's a measure of how bad the Wolves have been playing. Nope, that didn't happen. The Blazers looked sluggish, but at [...]
Cup of Coffee: November 14, 2008
November 14th, 2008, 54 Comments
It's not exactly Connie Mack territory, but if Gardy manages the duration of his current contract, the Twins will have had just two managers over almost a quarter century.
Cup of Coffee: November 13, 2008
November 13th, 2008, 35 Comments
Just like last year, the Wolves are 1-6 through seven games with only a narrow win at home against a crappy Sacramento team to show for their efforts. Of course, last year, the Wolves kept going and were 5-34 at one point. I don't see that because the Wolves average margin of "victory" [...]
Scoop!
November 12th, 2008, 1 Comment
I don't care so much about the content, but the sourcing on this story made me laugh. From ESPN.COM:
Headline: "Reports: BCS games might air on cable starting in 2010"
Hmmm. ESPN has sources about the BCS games going to cable? I wonder which network would get them? Let's read further:
The Bowl Championship [...]
Cup of Coffee: November 12, 2008
November 12th, 2008, 11 Comments
Any day now, I'm expecting a column from Top Jimmy about how much more fun it is to watch the Wolves now that they've ridded themselves of that selfish, stats-oriented, me-first cancer named Kevin Garnett.
2008-09 Game 7: T-Wolves at Warriors
November 11th, 2008, 10 Comments
<SBG>I strolled over to the ESPN.COM power rankings on Monday and found our Timberwolves ranked 30th out of 30 teams in the NBA. Take that with a grain of salt – Mark Stein is not exactly a Wolves lover – but there can be no doubt that the Best GM in all of Sport [...]
Cup of Coffee: November 11, 2008
November 11th, 2008, 32 Comments
When I say no politics at this site, I mean it.
