Congrats go out to Derby High (CT) wrestling coach Walter “Buster” Jadach–who will be inducted into the CT chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame on April 10th at Foxwoods Resort and Casino. Jadach has been coaching at DHS for almost 30 years and has won more matches than [...]

An SUV crashes during the wee morning hours,
It struck a lone hydrant–near some shrubs and some flowers.
The most famous of “Tigers” had been found at the scene,
Windows were smashed–and it was FAR from serene.
The rumors would fly–as to why he fled home,
It became a news story from Orlando to Rome.
There were [...]

Congratulations go out to Eastern CT State University athletes Stephanie Norell and Brittany Whiteley (both juniors)–co-recipients of the 2010 Holly Zimmerman Memorial Award (Holly–a former ECSU athlete–passed away in 1993). The award is given yearly to individuals who’ve made significant contributions to the school’s athletic program and possess Holly’s qualities of determination, loyalty, and thoughtfulness. [...]

The “Unwatchable NBA” Update:  During a 91-81 loss to Atlanta last week, the Chicago Bulls shot 0-for-10 from three-point range.  I’m just wondering what the father of a young Bulls fan tells his kid after the game when the child remarks, “Gee, Daddy–couldn’t they have made just ONE for me tonight?”…….TRIVIA QUESTION:  The 1995-’96 Philadelphia Flyers–who finished first [...]

I’ll say it once again (and this tidbit warrants being mentioned WEEKLY in this column for as long as it runs): Roger Federer’s record of reaching 23 straight Grand Slam tennis semifinals is at the TOP of the heap when it comes to ANY major sports record/milestone. Need a little more proof–besides the recent, unfathomable [...]

The “Unwatchable NBA” Update:  In a game played in Charlotte last week, the Bobcats dismantled the Heat 104-65; Miami shot a putrid 22-for-76 from the floor (29%).  The topper?  This included the Heat shooting a pathetic 2-for-23 (9%) from three-pt. range.  Yes–somewhere, Steve Kerr is weeping, folks…….TRIVIA QUESTION:  The lowly 1990-1991 Miami Heat–who finished 24-58 under coach [...]

Without question, the performance by Arizona Cardinals QB Kurt Warner in the recent playoff game vs. Green Bay was one of the most impressive in postseason history. Here’s why: The man had MORE TD passes (5) than INCOMPLETIONS (4). Final numbers: 29/33 for 379 yards and NO interceptions; simply phenomenal………TRIVIA QUESTION: The lowly 1987-’88 Los [...]

Has anyone out there seen ANYTHING uglier so far in 2010 than the UCONN women’s 91-24 thrashing of Seton Hall a couple of weeks ago–a game in which the losing squad shot 9-for-52 (17%) from the field? I haven’t seen anything THAT ugly since a former roommate of mine at Fordham tried dancing with the [...]

* a new Tiger Woods doll; you wind it up, it drops its shorts, and immediately moves into a horizontal position
* MLB stadiums be required to have a “KA-CHING” sound played over the PA system whenever the home team’s highest-paid player is introduced
* just ONE MLB player–after a fellow player signs for gazillions–say, “That contract is [...]

I truly believe that if Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden had aged HALF as well as actress Jane Seymour has, the Seminoles would have gone 10-2 this season instead of 6-6……….TRIVIA QUESTION:  The 1991-’92 New York Rangers had FIVE players on the squad who scored 30 or more goals apiece.  How many of these [...]