By Travis Bromer
Ok really, could this have gone any worse for the NHL? Obviously no one put anytime or thought in this small production at all. Here is what I hate about this:
1. Why are they not in studio doing it the right way? It looks awful, they are fumbling over their words (especially Ovechkin). It makes it seem like they do not actually care. I realize it is tough to get the players there due to schedules, but do it right or don't do it at all. My God do the people in the NHL marketing department understand anything. They are not actors, so don't try to make them be actors. They both just sounded annoyed that they had to do this.
2. The whole Flyers and Bruins highlights. When they are talking about Pittsburgh you should not show Boston, it doesn't make any sense. On top of that why are those the only highlights they showed. There have been three Winter Classics, on top of that you should be showing Crosby and Ovechkin highlights. It was just plain boring.
The only positive to this whole thing was getting to hear Crosby say "outdoors". After watching this it is easy to see why the NHL is the worst professional sports league we have. The marketing team is plain awful. No creativity and no effort = no good.
Senin, 20 Desember 2010
Minggu, 19 Desember 2010
"The New Guy"
By Dan Shaffer
Sup peeps?
So here we go my first attempt at this whole blogging thing. First thing first, I am not a writer, I usually don’t even enjoy writing but I am confident in my knowledge on sports which is what will make this fun. Don’t expect a professional piece, worded perfectly and sounding like I am auditioning for a newspaper. I love sports, it’s always been my passion so why not try to spread that passion and also help out a friend’s blog at the same time? I think this could be a fun ride and hopefully everyone comes along and joins us for it. Since this is my first time on here, I figured I’d drop a little information about what makes me tick when it comes to sports.
Steelers, Pens, Pirates and Heat have always been my teams in the four major sports. Hard to live in Pittsburgh and not have a love for the Steelers and Pens so no real shock there. I don’t follow baseball as close as I do the other sports and obviously the Pirates have been on a record tear of suck but they’re the local team and if by chance one day they turn it around it will be nice to say I didn’t jump back from being a Yanks or Sox fan. Now for the one that sticks out a little more, the Miami Heat. Obviously, at first glance you’d say “oh must be a LeBron fan”, can’t blame you for assuming that but I have followed the Heat since the days of Tim Hardaway and Alonzo Mourning. I have no idea why or how I got hooked on them but back when Jordan was just running things it was fun to have another team to root for.
When it comes to college sports I’m a little less passionate and I always root for Pitt teams but my main attention falls elsewhere. For basketball, I’m a front runner and root for North Carolina. I started liking them back in the day while Pitt was still struggling to make the tournament. For football, my team has always been the Miami Hurricanes. This one you can blame my family for because my cousins passed down many different Hurricanes items while I was younger and just stuck with me.
My other big passion in sports is MMA. I fell in love with it back in high school and have just gotten more addicted as time has gone. A lot of people see it as a boring sport and I can see how someone who has never watched before could come to that assumption but if you really give it a chance and try to understand it you will find out just exactly how awesome of a sport it is.
I follow all sports and everything about them so you never know what pop up as my next topic but I’ll always try to make it interesting. Even though all the teams I listed above are my favorites, I try to have an open mind when it comes to other teams too. Sure, I don’t like it when my teams lose to our rivals but I am not the kind of person who is going to rip on someone for liking another team. If everyone was a fan of the same team sports would just be boring. So now that this has drawn on much longer than I would have liked, I’ll stop before I’m hated after one post. Next time I promise I’ll try to make it less painful and have an actual point to get across. Heres to yinz! Cheers!
Sup peeps?
So here we go my first attempt at this whole blogging thing. First thing first, I am not a writer, I usually don’t even enjoy writing but I am confident in my knowledge on sports which is what will make this fun. Don’t expect a professional piece, worded perfectly and sounding like I am auditioning for a newspaper. I love sports, it’s always been my passion so why not try to spread that passion and also help out a friend’s blog at the same time? I think this could be a fun ride and hopefully everyone comes along and joins us for it. Since this is my first time on here, I figured I’d drop a little information about what makes me tick when it comes to sports.
Steelers, Pens, Pirates and Heat have always been my teams in the four major sports. Hard to live in Pittsburgh and not have a love for the Steelers and Pens so no real shock there. I don’t follow baseball as close as I do the other sports and obviously the Pirates have been on a record tear of suck but they’re the local team and if by chance one day they turn it around it will be nice to say I didn’t jump back from being a Yanks or Sox fan. Now for the one that sticks out a little more, the Miami Heat. Obviously, at first glance you’d say “oh must be a LeBron fan”, can’t blame you for assuming that but I have followed the Heat since the days of Tim Hardaway and Alonzo Mourning. I have no idea why or how I got hooked on them but back when Jordan was just running things it was fun to have another team to root for.
When it comes to college sports I’m a little less passionate and I always root for Pitt teams but my main attention falls elsewhere. For basketball, I’m a front runner and root for North Carolina. I started liking them back in the day while Pitt was still struggling to make the tournament. For football, my team has always been the Miami Hurricanes. This one you can blame my family for because my cousins passed down many different Hurricanes items while I was younger and just stuck with me.
My other big passion in sports is MMA. I fell in love with it back in high school and have just gotten more addicted as time has gone. A lot of people see it as a boring sport and I can see how someone who has never watched before could come to that assumption but if you really give it a chance and try to understand it you will find out just exactly how awesome of a sport it is.
I follow all sports and everything about them so you never know what pop up as my next topic but I’ll always try to make it interesting. Even though all the teams I listed above are my favorites, I try to have an open mind when it comes to other teams too. Sure, I don’t like it when my teams lose to our rivals but I am not the kind of person who is going to rip on someone for liking another team. If everyone was a fan of the same team sports would just be boring. So now that this has drawn on much longer than I would have liked, I’ll stop before I’m hated after one post. Next time I promise I’ll try to make it less painful and have an actual point to get across. Heres to yinz! Cheers!
Sabtu, 18 Desember 2010
Rank... 10 Greatest Quarterbacks in NFL History
Inspired by Brett Favre's streak coming to an end it is time for the second rendition of "Rank". This one will cover the 10 greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. So lets get it started:
10. Terry Bradshaw - 1970-1983
Bradshaw was one of the many great players that were elevated by playing on team full of Hall of Fame players. Bradshaw would be considered a great player no matter what team he ended up with. The Steelers probably would have won one or two fewer Super Bowls without him. Bradshaw won 4 Super Bowls in his career, 2 Super Bowl MVP's, 1 NFL MVP, and was a 3 time Pro Bowler. All of this was before passing became the offensive style of choice across the league.
9. Troy Aikman - 1989-2000
It is sad Troy Aikman's career was cut short by concussions, but he was around long enough to prove his greatness. Troy was the leader of the Dallas Cowboys dynasty in the 90's. I feel his ability was a main ingredient in Emmitt Smith becoming the all-time leading rusher. Troy won 3 Super Bowls, 1 Super Bowl MVP, and was a 6 time Pro Bowler.
8. Bart Starr - 1956-1971
Starr was the ultimate pressure quarterback. His regular season stats are not overwhelming, but he was a post-season superman. His career playoff record was 9-1. In the playoffs he threw 15 touchdowns to only 3 interceptions and had a passer rating of 104.8. He won 5 NFL Championships(2 Super Bowls), 1 NFL MVP, 2 Super Bowl MVP's, and was a 4 time Pro Bowler.
7. John Elway - 1983-1998
It was hard for me not to put Elway higher on this list. He had an incredible career. My only issue was the 3 Super Bowl losses. However he is still an all time great. He currently stands 5th in career passing touchdowns and 4th in career passing yards. He won 2 Super Bowls, 1 Super Bowl MVP, 1 NFL MVP, and was a 9 time Pro Bowler.
6. Peyton Manning - 1998-Present
An ultimate field general, Manning is like having a head coach behind center. The way he reads defenses and seems to know what other players are doing before they do is incredible. Manning is the most feared quarterback maybe ever and the only current quarterback with a chance at breaking all the career passing records. Manning has won 1 Super Bowl, 1 Super Bowl MVP, 4 NFL MVP's, and is already a 10 time Pro Bowler.
5. Tom Brady - 2000-Present
Tom Terrific maybe the perfect quarterback. He wins big games, he is a fiery leader, and he is married to a super model.I know he is one of the most hated athletes in sports, but that is only for the same reason people hate Duke and the Yankees, they just win. Tom went 9-0 in his first 9 postseason starts. His only Super Bowl blemish was a loss to the Giants at the end of a perfect season, he played outstanding in that game his defense choked. He has won 3 Super Bowls, 2 Super Bowl MVP's, 1 MVP, and has been to 5 Pro Bowls.
4. Johnny Unitas - 1956-1973
Johnny Unitas was considered the greatest quarterback of all time from about 1960 till the late 80's. Pretty impressive considering in today's NFL we try to name a new greatest player ever each week. Unitas set almost almost every passing record before he retired and was the first truly great quarterback in the NFL's history. Unitas won 3 NFL Championships (1 Super Bowl), 4 NFL MVP's, and went to 10 Pro Bowls.
3. Brett Favre - 1992-Present
Maybe the toughest player to ever play the game. Brett was and is the ultimate gamer. The last few years may tarnish his legacy a little, but all that will be forgotten over the years. Brett is as passionate about football as any player I have ever seen, you can tell he loves waking up on Sundays. Also Brett holds almost every significant NFL passing record. Brett won 1 Super Bowl, 3 NFL MVP's, and has played in 11 Pro Bowls.
2. Dan Marino - 1983-1999
There is one thing Dan Marino does not have in common with the other quarterbacks on this list, Dan never won a Super Bowl, in fact he was beat in his only one by Joe Montana. However, none of these other quarterbacks had Marino's arm. Dan could throw the ball better than anyone. He had the arm strength to be a gunslinger and the accuracy and football smarts to be finesse quarterback. Dan did the most anyone could with less talent around him. Marino won 1 MVP, and played in 9 Pro Bowls. He also set most NFL passing records during his career. Marino's biggest impact on the NFL is evident today. He showed it was possible for a team to throw the ball over 70% a game. In the 80's most teams ran the ball more than they passed, today all the best teams throw more than they run.
1. Joe Montana - 1979-1994
If you have to pick any quarterback to win one game it would be Joe Montana. He has more playoff wins than any other quarterback, 16. In Joe's four Super Bowls his statistics were 11 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and 127.8 passer rating. The brighter the lights, the bigger the shadow he cast. Joe won 4 Super Bowls, 3 Super Bowl MVP's, 2 NFL MVP's, and played in 8 Pro Bowls.
10. Terry Bradshaw - 1970-1983
Bradshaw was one of the many great players that were elevated by playing on team full of Hall of Fame players. Bradshaw would be considered a great player no matter what team he ended up with. The Steelers probably would have won one or two fewer Super Bowls without him. Bradshaw won 4 Super Bowls in his career, 2 Super Bowl MVP's, 1 NFL MVP, and was a 3 time Pro Bowler. All of this was before passing became the offensive style of choice across the league.
9. Troy Aikman - 1989-2000
It is sad Troy Aikman's career was cut short by concussions, but he was around long enough to prove his greatness. Troy was the leader of the Dallas Cowboys dynasty in the 90's. I feel his ability was a main ingredient in Emmitt Smith becoming the all-time leading rusher. Troy won 3 Super Bowls, 1 Super Bowl MVP, and was a 6 time Pro Bowler.
8. Bart Starr - 1956-1971
Starr was the ultimate pressure quarterback. His regular season stats are not overwhelming, but he was a post-season superman. His career playoff record was 9-1. In the playoffs he threw 15 touchdowns to only 3 interceptions and had a passer rating of 104.8. He won 5 NFL Championships(2 Super Bowls), 1 NFL MVP, 2 Super Bowl MVP's, and was a 4 time Pro Bowler.
7. John Elway - 1983-1998
It was hard for me not to put Elway higher on this list. He had an incredible career. My only issue was the 3 Super Bowl losses. However he is still an all time great. He currently stands 5th in career passing touchdowns and 4th in career passing yards. He won 2 Super Bowls, 1 Super Bowl MVP, 1 NFL MVP, and was a 9 time Pro Bowler.
6. Peyton Manning - 1998-Present
An ultimate field general, Manning is like having a head coach behind center. The way he reads defenses and seems to know what other players are doing before they do is incredible. Manning is the most feared quarterback maybe ever and the only current quarterback with a chance at breaking all the career passing records. Manning has won 1 Super Bowl, 1 Super Bowl MVP, 4 NFL MVP's, and is already a 10 time Pro Bowler.
5. Tom Brady - 2000-Present
Tom Terrific maybe the perfect quarterback. He wins big games, he is a fiery leader, and he is married to a super model.I know he is one of the most hated athletes in sports, but that is only for the same reason people hate Duke and the Yankees, they just win. Tom went 9-0 in his first 9 postseason starts. His only Super Bowl blemish was a loss to the Giants at the end of a perfect season, he played outstanding in that game his defense choked. He has won 3 Super Bowls, 2 Super Bowl MVP's, 1 MVP, and has been to 5 Pro Bowls.
4. Johnny Unitas - 1956-1973
Johnny Unitas was considered the greatest quarterback of all time from about 1960 till the late 80's. Pretty impressive considering in today's NFL we try to name a new greatest player ever each week. Unitas set almost almost every passing record before he retired and was the first truly great quarterback in the NFL's history. Unitas won 3 NFL Championships (1 Super Bowl), 4 NFL MVP's, and went to 10 Pro Bowls.
3. Brett Favre - 1992-Present
Maybe the toughest player to ever play the game. Brett was and is the ultimate gamer. The last few years may tarnish his legacy a little, but all that will be forgotten over the years. Brett is as passionate about football as any player I have ever seen, you can tell he loves waking up on Sundays. Also Brett holds almost every significant NFL passing record. Brett won 1 Super Bowl, 3 NFL MVP's, and has played in 11 Pro Bowls.
2. Dan Marino - 1983-1999
There is one thing Dan Marino does not have in common with the other quarterbacks on this list, Dan never won a Super Bowl, in fact he was beat in his only one by Joe Montana. However, none of these other quarterbacks had Marino's arm. Dan could throw the ball better than anyone. He had the arm strength to be a gunslinger and the accuracy and football smarts to be finesse quarterback. Dan did the most anyone could with less talent around him. Marino won 1 MVP, and played in 9 Pro Bowls. He also set most NFL passing records during his career. Marino's biggest impact on the NFL is evident today. He showed it was possible for a team to throw the ball over 70% a game. In the 80's most teams ran the ball more than they passed, today all the best teams throw more than they run.
1. Joe Montana - 1979-1994
If you have to pick any quarterback to win one game it would be Joe Montana. He has more playoff wins than any other quarterback, 16. In Joe's four Super Bowls his statistics were 11 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and 127.8 passer rating. The brighter the lights, the bigger the shadow he cast. Joe won 4 Super Bowls, 3 Super Bowl MVP's, 2 NFL MVP's, and played in 8 Pro Bowls.
Rabu, 15 Desember 2010
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Brett Favre's consecutive starts streak came to an end on Monday. No matter what you think of the last few years of his career it is kind of sad to see the streak end. It started in 1992 and lasted long enough to vote. To put the streak into perspective George Bush was the President when it started, the first Bush. What makes this streak ending sad is that it spells the end of Favre's career. There is really nothing left for him to play for. The Vikings stink this year, Favre has nothing left to prove, and the longer he sticks around the further down his popularity goes. No matter what happens though Brett Favre is one of the greatest Quarterbacks of all-time.
Selasa, 14 Desember 2010
Welcome our Newest Writer
Bromer Sports has been looking to grow and improve for the readers and our latest improvement does just that. We have added a new writer in the hopes of providing more stories for you to read about and to offer a different opinion and viewpoint.
Our newest writer is a friend of mine. Someone that I know can talk and understands sports. There are few people's opinion I hold higher than his. His name is Dan Shaffer. Dan is currently a senior at Clarion University majoring in Sport Management. He has a passion for sports that is obvious and I'm sure will shine through in his writing. I hope all our readers are as excited as I am to welcome Dan to our team.
Our newest writer is a friend of mine. Someone that I know can talk and understands sports. There are few people's opinion I hold higher than his. His name is Dan Shaffer. Dan is currently a senior at Clarion University majoring in Sport Management. He has a passion for sports that is obvious and I'm sure will shine through in his writing. I hope all our readers are as excited as I am to welcome Dan to our team.
Kamis, 09 Desember 2010
Trade Geno?
With the Penguins on an 11 game winning streak and Sid playing out of his mind it seems like a good time to stir the pot. The Penguins are the best team in hockey, right now. Great defense and good offensive production and where is the supposed top 5 player in the world Evgeni Malkin? He is out of the lineup and his numbers are below average.
The Penguins success is remarkable considering all the injuries and an invisible Geno. Malkin still has this recognition for being one the best players in the league but is not showing it. The truth is nobody knows how good Geno is. When he wants to be a great player no one can touch him, but when he doesn't care he doesn't show up. Your typical Russian player. In his four NHL seasons he has two great seasons and two average seasons, this year looks like another average season. I know 80 points is not your typical average season but when you're making $8.7 million a year its a below average season. It is interesting that in Malkin's two great seasons the Penguins went to the cup but in his two average seasons they bowed out early. The truth is they cannot afford to have a superstar that is not always a superstar.
Remember Malkin is not a necessity for the Pens. They are the deepest team in the league as far as centers go. When healthy they have Crosby, Staal, Talbot, Letestu, Adams, Rupp, and Comrie. So it's not like trading Geno would create a void in the lineup. They already have more centers than they can use. When Staal comes back he plays second line center, like he should be. The problem with Geno is he is not a team player. He doesn't want to play wing, he doesn't want to play the right point on the powerplay, and he is a puck hog. Yes he is a super talent, but not the kind that is worth the headache.
I am not saying trade him now, but sometime within the next two seasons he will be traded. They just can't afford to keep him. More importantly they are still a winger short of building a dynasty. Kunitz is playing well right now and Dupuis is playing better than expected but those hot streaks will end before Christmas. Sid still needs a legitimate scoring threat on his right or left. Malkin can bring back an all-star caliber winger and draft picks. Once you have those pieces the masterpiece will be complete. Until then they will just be a great team that loses its scoring touch at key moments.
Jumat, 03 Desember 2010
How does the Big East benefit here?
The Horned Frogs are bringing their excellent football team to a below average football conference and their below average basketball team to a great basketball conference. TCU is making out like bandits here. Their football team will get a great bowl game every year and their basketball team will be in the national spotlight for the first time ever.
The Big East is in no way improved. TCU is not going to make athletes want to go to Pitt or WVU. If anything it may eventually cost the Big East its automatic qualifying bid. This is because TCU will shine the light on how terrible these teams really are. If the NCAA sees TCU in six straight Orange Bowls they will get suspicious. Also the basketball conference is immediately weaker. After last years horrible showings by UConn, Villanova, and Georgetown in the tournament they needed something to show that the conference was getting better. Adding a not-so-good team does not do that. So why did the Big East want TCU? Money drives the world so they had to figure they would make more, I just don't see how.
The biggest knock I have heard against TCU moving is "the strain on the student athletes" mainly the additional travel time. Well you know who you can blame all of this on? The BCS and the NCAA. The NCAA's job is to protect and help student athletes but they honestly don't care about the athletes. If the BCS made it at all possible for TCU to win a National Championship they would have stayed in their conference and said to hell with the added travel time. Yet another problem with the Bowl "Championship" System.
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