Head football coach Bob Green from Montana Tech is retiring after 24 years, and he's had a few great quotes during that time...
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Soon ESPN will employ every newspaper journalist
You can't blame Mike Wilbon for leaving the Washington Post. Heck, any journalist in America would jump at the chance to work for the World-Wide Leader. ESPN actually needs more respected writers like Wilbon instead of athlete analysts that have no real teeth when it comes to what a media source should do.
In fact, more people like Wilbon should be working for ESPN. In the past decade, have you felt like the sports leader has become less and less of a sports writing entity and more and more of a flash in the pan? They've thrown ethics out the window (Read: The Mike Leech saga with Texas Tech), they shamelessly plug and promote the sports they carry on their network and they've replaced journalists with Michael Irvin and Steve Young. Sure they may know more about the minute specifics of a game, but what they don't know is how to be a valid and fair news source.
Wilbon worked for the Washington Post for over 30 years, and he knows how to do that. But who else at ESPN has the same credibility? Bill Simmons might actually be the winner of that question because even though he blatenty plays the role of a homer, he still lets you know where his loyalties lie.
Who else would you trust? ESPN is notorious for nabbing stories from other entities and then saying their own writers broke them.
I'm fine with the World Wide Leader getting bigger, they promote sports well. However, I can't remember the last time I watched SportsCenter and took it seriously. Heck, I may watch SportsCenter a handful of times a month. It's gone from a highlight reel from the best of sports that day to a weird collage of graphics, promotions and talking heads. No real substance.
(You should have seen this abomination of an article on ESPN.com about how Kobe Bryant's appearance on the latest Call of Duty commercial sends a bad message to kids. I wonder how often that commercial runs on ESPN. A horribly written and logically bankrupt article.)
I compare it to the cable news channels. Instead of talking to sources and people who are actually involved in a story, they talk to analysts, or studio people who don't really have a grasp of whats going on. They're the Fox News of Sports.
My three favorite people at ESPN are Wilbon,Simmons and Cowherd. I'm glad Wilbon is moving to the WLL full-time and wish more credible writers would work for them.
In fact, more people like Wilbon should be working for ESPN. In the past decade, have you felt like the sports leader has become less and less of a sports writing entity and more and more of a flash in the pan? They've thrown ethics out the window (Read: The Mike Leech saga with Texas Tech), they shamelessly plug and promote the sports they carry on their network and they've replaced journalists with Michael Irvin and Steve Young. Sure they may know more about the minute specifics of a game, but what they don't know is how to be a valid and fair news source.
Wilbon worked for the Washington Post for over 30 years, and he knows how to do that. But who else at ESPN has the same credibility? Bill Simmons might actually be the winner of that question because even though he blatenty plays the role of a homer, he still lets you know where his loyalties lie.
Who else would you trust? ESPN is notorious for nabbing stories from other entities and then saying their own writers broke them.
I'm fine with the World Wide Leader getting bigger, they promote sports well. However, I can't remember the last time I watched SportsCenter and took it seriously. Heck, I may watch SportsCenter a handful of times a month. It's gone from a highlight reel from the best of sports that day to a weird collage of graphics, promotions and talking heads. No real substance.
(You should have seen this abomination of an article on ESPN.com about how Kobe Bryant's appearance on the latest Call of Duty commercial sends a bad message to kids. I wonder how often that commercial runs on ESPN. A horribly written and logically bankrupt article.)
I compare it to the cable news channels. Instead of talking to sources and people who are actually involved in a story, they talk to analysts, or studio people who don't really have a grasp of whats going on. They're the Fox News of Sports.
My three favorite people at ESPN are Wilbon,Simmons and Cowherd. I'm glad Wilbon is moving to the WLL full-time and wish more credible writers would work for them.
All-State and All-Conference honors named for Northwestern A
Here are the recipients of the all-state and all-conference honors this year in volleyball for Northwestern A.
All-State
Breanne Kelley - Polson
Sallie Sams - Polson
1st team all-conference
Breanne Kelley - Polson
Sallie Sams - Polson
Kayla Duford - Polson
2nd team all-conference
Taylor Lynch - Ronan
Riley Kenney - Polson
Alice Van Gunten - Ronan
Honorable Mention all-conference
Ashley Johnson - Polson
Marissa McCrea - Ronan
Tailyr Irvine Ronan
All-State
Breanne Kelley - Polson
Sallie Sams - Polson
1st team all-conference
Breanne Kelley - Polson
Sallie Sams - Polson
Kayla Duford - Polson
2nd team all-conference
Taylor Lynch - Ronan
Riley Kenney - Polson
Alice Van Gunten - Ronan
Honorable Mention all-conference
Ashley Johnson - Polson
Marissa McCrea - Ronan
Tailyr Irvine Ronan
Peaks and Valleys for Nov. 18
Here is the Peaks and Valleys Column from this week's Leader...
Peak The trophy case - Looks like Lake County teams will have to make room for some hardware. Mission volleyball took home a district championship, Polson volleyball won the Northwestern A regular season and divisional tournament championship, Arlee and Charlo tied each other for first place in the regular season and the Lady Vikings took home the district tournament trophy. Polson soccer also won the Northwestern A regular sea-son championship and girl's cross country placed third at state. In football, the Charlo Vikings won their conference regular season championship.
Peak Bigfork Football - Ronan must be licking their chops after seeing what Big-fork is doing. After struggling through several winless seasons at class A earlier this decade, the Vikes have hosted three home playoff games this season and will entertain Fairfield this weekend for the state title. Ronan, which had a 5-4 season this year in Class A, will move down to Class B for next season.
Peak Dan Carpenter - The former Montana Grizzly kicker and hair model hit three field goals for the Miami Dolphins in a 29-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans last Sunday. Already this season, Carpenter has made 22 of 25 field goals for the fins. He has indeed taken his talents to South Beach.
Valley Poor Montana Grizzly Fans - If you're look-ing for a cheap way in to the Griz-Cat game, forget about it, tickets will be going for hundreds of dollars. Case in point, four tickets to that game are being sold for $800 on craigslist, whereas two tickets to the St. Louis Rams and Denver Broncos is going for $700. Wowza.
Valley Snow sports - These people have eagerly been sitting by their window waiting for snow. They've been waiting, and waiting and waiting. It's nearing Thanksgiving and there's been really no snow to speak of in the area. Hopefully this weekend brings a bounty of the white stuff like manna from heaven. But be warned, have fun in the rush to get your snow tires put on.
Valley State volleyball tournament - It's understandable that a team should have to win more games if they lose their first and go into the lower bracket, but six matches in two days for a state championship? That seems like you're stacking the deck MHSA, why not make the tournament stretch over another day or go with a different format? That's just ridiculous.
Peak The trophy case - Looks like Lake County teams will have to make room for some hardware. Mission volleyball took home a district championship, Polson volleyball won the Northwestern A regular season and divisional tournament championship, Arlee and Charlo tied each other for first place in the regular season and the Lady Vikings took home the district tournament trophy. Polson soccer also won the Northwestern A regular sea-son championship and girl's cross country placed third at state. In football, the Charlo Vikings won their conference regular season championship.
Peak Bigfork Football - Ronan must be licking their chops after seeing what Big-fork is doing. After struggling through several winless seasons at class A earlier this decade, the Vikes have hosted three home playoff games this season and will entertain Fairfield this weekend for the state title. Ronan, which had a 5-4 season this year in Class A, will move down to Class B for next season.
Peak Dan Carpenter - The former Montana Grizzly kicker and hair model hit three field goals for the Miami Dolphins in a 29-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans last Sunday. Already this season, Carpenter has made 22 of 25 field goals for the fins. He has indeed taken his talents to South Beach.
Valley Poor Montana Grizzly Fans - If you're look-ing for a cheap way in to the Griz-Cat game, forget about it, tickets will be going for hundreds of dollars. Case in point, four tickets to that game are being sold for $800 on craigslist, whereas two tickets to the St. Louis Rams and Denver Broncos is going for $700. Wowza.
Valley Snow sports - These people have eagerly been sitting by their window waiting for snow. They've been waiting, and waiting and waiting. It's nearing Thanksgiving and there's been really no snow to speak of in the area. Hopefully this weekend brings a bounty of the white stuff like manna from heaven. But be warned, have fun in the rush to get your snow tires put on.
Valley State volleyball tournament - It's understandable that a team should have to win more games if they lose their first and go into the lower bracket, but six matches in two days for a state championship? That seems like you're stacking the deck MHSA, why not make the tournament stretch over another day or go with a different format? That's just ridiculous.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
It could be worse than signing Donovan McNabb
I haven't seen a signing that bad since...
1. "John, we need you to sign the declaration against the King of England but we have a buttload of people that need to sign it, so don't take up too much room... oh wait, no John... oh, oh, dammit."
2. "Of course, Mr. Hitler, we'll let you take over this country as long as you don't take over any other land in Europe. We don't want any global war or anything like that. I mean what are the chances of having TWO world wars in a half century? No chance."
3. "So what you're saying is that if I sign here, I'll have money for the rest of my life, everything I ever wanted and a hot wife and all I have to give up is my soul, which will burn in hell for the rest of eternity? I'm so in. By the way, what are those red pointy things on your forehead?"
4. "We're proud to announce Ryan Leaf will be playing quarterback for us..."
5. "So Chuck, you took a look at that ol' Service Module on Apollo 13 right? Good to go? Okay, I'll sign off on that."
6. "A book about how you would have committed the murders if you did it? That sounds great Mr. Simpson. This will be a New York Times best seller!"
7. "Trust me, Jay Leno is not coming back, the Tonight Show is all yours. Forever. Welcome to Prime-time!!"
8. "Stephen Maybury, you just signed on to a championship team."
9. "Adam Morrison, we know you'll be the greatest Bobcat in team history."
A look at the last week of Big Sky Conference football...
At the end of a crazy season, there's still no clear cut champion. Montana, Eastern Washington and Montana State could all be co-champs once things are all said and done. Let's take a gander...
Idaho State (0-7 conference, 1-9 overall) @ No. 3 Eastern Washington (6-1 conference, 8-2 overall)
Let me quote Admiral Ackbar...
ITS A TRAP (Game)! Eastern Washington has got to watch out in this game for several reasons. First, the way things have been kicking around in the media, it seems like everyone already assumes they'll beat Idaho State. Sure, they're the worst team in the Big Sky Conference but they gave Montana State all they could handle and remember, the Bobcats beat the Eags. Secondly, they just fired their coach for after the season and you could see that emotional "win one of the gipper" performances.
Weber State (6-4) @ Texas Tech (5-5)
Whats with all these late season games against Div. I-A opponents? When I saw Idaho State was playing Georgia, I nearly fell out of my chair.
Portland State (1-6 conference, 2-8 overall) vs. Northern Arizona (3-4 conference, 5-5 overall)
Northern Arizona has won three straight against Portland State and you know they'd like to finish the season above .500. I can't really come up with any motivation for the Vikings.
Montana State (6-1 conference, 8-2 overall) @ Montana (5-2 conference, 7-3 overall)
Better known as ...
This game is going to be riveting. This is one of the best MSU teams to roll into Missoula and you know that even though the Griz are having a "down year" this is going to be one heck of a rivalry game. Better strap on your helmet, and get ready for WWIII.
Idaho State (0-7 conference, 1-9 overall) @ No. 3 Eastern Washington (6-1 conference, 8-2 overall)
Let me quote Admiral Ackbar...
ITS A TRAP (Game)! Eastern Washington has got to watch out in this game for several reasons. First, the way things have been kicking around in the media, it seems like everyone already assumes they'll beat Idaho State. Sure, they're the worst team in the Big Sky Conference but they gave Montana State all they could handle and remember, the Bobcats beat the Eags. Secondly, they just fired their coach for after the season and you could see that emotional "win one of the gipper" performances.
Weber State (6-4) @ Texas Tech (5-5)
Whats with all these late season games against Div. I-A opponents? When I saw Idaho State was playing Georgia, I nearly fell out of my chair.
Portland State (1-6 conference, 2-8 overall) vs. Northern Arizona (3-4 conference, 5-5 overall)
Northern Arizona has won three straight against Portland State and you know they'd like to finish the season above .500. I can't really come up with any motivation for the Vikings.
Sac State (6-4) @ UC Davis (5-5)
Sac State is the best team in the conference that isn't EWU, Montana and Montana State. I think they roll UC Davis in this one. Hey NCAA, you should take FOUR TEAMS from the Big Sky. Just saying.Montana State (6-1 conference, 8-2 overall) @ Montana (5-2 conference, 7-3 overall)
Better known as ...
This game is going to be riveting. This is one of the best MSU teams to roll into Missoula and you know that even though the Griz are having a "down year" this is going to be one heck of a rivalry game. Better strap on your helmet, and get ready for WWIII.
No. 3 NIC downs Bison
(From the CDA Press)
PABLO, Mont. - Freshman Jake Owsley had 18 points and five rebounds as the third-ranked North Idaho Cardinals defeated the Salish Kootenai Bison 96-73 in a nonconference game on Tuesday.
"I thought Jake came out well tonight," NIC coach Jared Phay said. "We knew he had it in him, but he really showed his potential tonight."
NIC had five players in double figures in the game.
"We were able to get the ball inside the key and use our height advantage,"
Tyrone White added 17 points, followed by Nick Fromm with 16 points and four rebounds for NIC (7-0), which travels to Central Valley High to face the Community Colleges of Spokane on Thursday.
NORTH IDAHO
DeAndre Taylor 1-2 4-4 6, Nate Clinton 0-0 1-2 1, Zach Peterson 0-1 0-0 0, Ameer Shamsud-din 4-9 2-2 10, Jake Owsley 8-10 2-4 18, Michael Hale 2-6 5-6 10, Charlie Gouin 0-2 0-0 0, Idris Lasisi 3-6 1-2 7, Nick Fromm 6-8 4-4 16, Conner White 1-1 1-2 3, Tyrone White 6-12 3-4 17, Abebe Dimissie 1-4 2-4 4, Petar Joksimovic 2-6 0-1 4, Rafail Tsourakis 0-0 0-0 0, Anthony DiLoreto 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 34-69 25-35 96.
SALISH KOOTENAI
Issac Wal 1-1 1-2 4, Dennis Sangrey 3-11 2-2 10, Sonny Eppinette 2-2 7-9 11, Jason Enright 4-5 0-0 12, Michael Williams 1-5 3-4 5, Marvin Lewis 4-15 2-3 11, Ralston Moore 2-5 0-0 5, Stephan Moore 0-4 3-4 3, Ethan Friedlander 0-1 0-0 0, Joshn Finn 1-5 0-0 3, Joe Chartraw 1-4 4-6 7, Charles Walking Child 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 20-59 22-30 73.
Halftime - NIC 52-28. 3-point goals - NIC 3-16 (Taylor 0-1, Shamsud-din 0-2, Hale 1-3, Gouin 0-1, Lasisi 0-1, T. White 2-6, Joksimovic 0-2). SKC 11-35 (Wal 1-1, Sangrey 2-8, Enright 4-5, Williams 0-2, Lewis 1-8, R. Moore 1-3, S. Moore 0-2, Finn 1-3, Chartraw 1-3). Rebounds - NIC 48 (Shamsud-din, Owsley, Hale 5), SKC 35 (Lewis 7). Assists - NIC 16 (Hale 7), SKC 8 (Chartraw 5). Team fouls - NIC 26, SKC 26. Fouled out - DiLoreto, Chartraw.
PABLO, Mont. - Freshman Jake Owsley had 18 points and five rebounds as the third-ranked North Idaho Cardinals defeated the Salish Kootenai Bison 96-73 in a nonconference game on Tuesday.
"I thought Jake came out well tonight," NIC coach Jared Phay said. "We knew he had it in him, but he really showed his potential tonight."
NIC had five players in double figures in the game.
"We were able to get the ball inside the key and use our height advantage,"
Tyrone White added 17 points, followed by Nick Fromm with 16 points and four rebounds for NIC (7-0), which travels to Central Valley High to face the Community Colleges of Spokane on Thursday.
NORTH IDAHO
DeAndre Taylor 1-2 4-4 6, Nate Clinton 0-0 1-2 1, Zach Peterson 0-1 0-0 0, Ameer Shamsud-din 4-9 2-2 10, Jake Owsley 8-10 2-4 18, Michael Hale 2-6 5-6 10, Charlie Gouin 0-2 0-0 0, Idris Lasisi 3-6 1-2 7, Nick Fromm 6-8 4-4 16, Conner White 1-1 1-2 3, Tyrone White 6-12 3-4 17, Abebe Dimissie 1-4 2-4 4, Petar Joksimovic 2-6 0-1 4, Rafail Tsourakis 0-0 0-0 0, Anthony DiLoreto 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 34-69 25-35 96.
SALISH KOOTENAI
Issac Wal 1-1 1-2 4, Dennis Sangrey 3-11 2-2 10, Sonny Eppinette 2-2 7-9 11, Jason Enright 4-5 0-0 12, Michael Williams 1-5 3-4 5, Marvin Lewis 4-15 2-3 11, Ralston Moore 2-5 0-0 5, Stephan Moore 0-4 3-4 3, Ethan Friedlander 0-1 0-0 0, Joshn Finn 1-5 0-0 3, Joe Chartraw 1-4 4-6 7, Charles Walking Child 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 20-59 22-30 73.
Halftime - NIC 52-28. 3-point goals - NIC 3-16 (Taylor 0-1, Shamsud-din 0-2, Hale 1-3, Gouin 0-1, Lasisi 0-1, T. White 2-6, Joksimovic 0-2). SKC 11-35 (Wal 1-1, Sangrey 2-8, Enright 4-5, Williams 0-2, Lewis 1-8, R. Moore 1-3, S. Moore 0-2, Finn 1-3, Chartraw 1-3). Rebounds - NIC 48 (Shamsud-din, Owsley, Hale 5), SKC 35 (Lewis 7). Assists - NIC 16 (Hale 7), SKC 8 (Chartraw 5). Team fouls - NIC 26, SKC 26. Fouled out - DiLoreto, Chartraw.
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