Monday, January 20, 2014

How awesome would it be if these guys were in charge of NFL Teams

With John Elway running the Broncos. How awesome would it be if these guys were running these teams San Francisco: Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott, Roger Craig Buffalo: Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, Andre Reed, Bruce Smith Miami: Dan Marino, Mark Clayton, Mark Duper, Zach Thomas Dallas: Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin, Russell Maryland Green Bay: Brett Favre, Antonio Freeman, Dorsey Levens, LeRoy Butler Chicago: Brian Urlacher, Mike Brown Cleveland: Bernie Kosar, Kevin Mack, Webster Slaughter, Clay Matthews

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

At this time in 1999

A First at Schlater Gymnasium It was about this time in 1999 that the Lehman Boys hosted Mercer County and MAC Power St. Henry in boys basketball. Jerry Fries was having a successful first season as Lehman Head Coach. Lehman was good: Tommy Middleton, Kyle Goubeaux, Bryan Tobe, Eric Hewitt and Ben Kohlhorst were seniors, Ryan Ratermann, Sam Mikolajewski, Tony Staley, Tony Cianciolo and Jake Sinclair were the juniors and Derrick Orlik and Matt Hare were sophomores. The game did not get off to a great start for Lehman, Ryan Ratermann sprained his ankle in pre-game warm ups. St. Henry jumped out to a 17 point lead in the 3rd quarter and then the Cavaliers went to the 3 pointer. Middleton, Goubeaux, Tobe, Cianciolo and Staley hit threes to help Lehman claw their way back into the game. St. Henry led Lehman by one late and Tommy Middleton got fouled on a drive to the basket with 12 seconds left. I remember St. Henry’s coach called time out to ice Tommy. Middleton calmly sank both free throws to give Lehman a one point lead. St. Henry came back down the court and defensive plays by Eric Hewitt and Sam Mikolajewski helped Lehman preserve a one point win. I have said this since 1999 and I will say this again. The 1998-99 Lehman Boys Basketball team was good enough to win a District Championship and they did not. Lehman fell in their first tournament game to Greenview 42-39 at UD.

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Great QB's playing for the AFC title and Division Opponents square off for NFC title

Peyton and Brady square off in the AFC title game. The third time these two legends will square off for the AFC Crown. Meanwhile the Seahawks and 49ers will battle for the NFC title marking the first time since the 2010 season that Division opponents square off to go to the Super Bowl. A fun filled weekend coming up in Sports

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

BCS ends with a Bang

It's only fitting that one of the worst systems in sports, ends with a thriller. Miami Florida-Ohio State was a thriller, Michigan-Alabama was a thriller and USC-Texas was a thriller, but this game topped them all. Congrats to Florida State. A well earned and hard fought title. RIP BCS.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

On this night in 2003, Seger sets Lehman Scoring record

On this night in 2003, The Lehman Boys Basketball team traveled to Pasco to take on the Fairlawn Jets. It was a snowy Midwest Ohio night, almost like today. The game got off to a great start for senior Justin Seger, who scored at will down low as Lehman built an early lead. The Jets were lead by Tyler Everett and Andy Francis and they would not let the Jets go away quietly. The Jets made a game of it, but Seger was too much for Lehman as he scored a school record 47 points in a hard fought 78-73 Lehman victory.

Monday, December 23, 2013

10 years ago last night. Favre pays tribute to his Dad

10 years ago last night, The Green Bay Packers took on the defending AFC Champion Oakland Raiders in Oakland. The game had a much different meaning for Brett Favre, who hours earlier learned of his Dad's passing.

Favre honored his Dad by throwing for 399 yards and 4 touchdowns in a 41-7 Packers victory.

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Congrats Candlestick Park

Of all the Stadiums and Arenas I have stepped foot in, there is one I have not and wont in my lifetime.

Candlestick Park will be hosting its final sporting event tomorrow night as the 49ers host the Falcons. You talk about a venue that has hosted great moments: 1982 NFC Title Game, 1994 NFC Title Game, 1998 NFC Wild Card Game, 2002 NFC Wild Card Game, 2011 NFC Divisonal and Championship. Great athletes like Willie Mays, Barry Bonds, Matt Williams, Will Clark, Joe Montana, Dwight Clark, Jerry Rice, Steve Young, Terrel Owens, Vernon Davis, Dusty Baker.

Congrats on all your success Candlestick.