I was going through a bunch of old things the other day and I came across a bunch of my old trophies. I could not believe that after more than 30 years, I still had those football trophies packed away. I had thought for sure that I would have gotten rid of them somewhere in a garage sale or something. It is amazing how well the t Read More
Starting out in any sport can really take a lot out of a wallet. Racing is one of the most costly of extreme sports to get in to. A racer not only has to buy and outfit a car, they also have to get all the needed safety equipment for the driver such as helmet, gloves, racing suit and shoes. This is why so many in the sport have sponsors. Christina Read More
As a kid, one of the biggest thrills that I can remember is going to a baseball game and having the time of my life. I can remember being awed when I walk into Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. I was so blow away to see life size figures come to life on the field. I can image that it is the same thing with today’s kids. The difference is, when y Read More
It will be here before you know it!! One of my favorite events. What: University of South Carolina-Aiken, Baseball Championship Bull Riding Where: James Brown Arena, Augusta GA When: January 24th Time: 8:00pm This is not play time– this is real bull riding action! Bring the family for a fun and exciting night Say ‘hi’ if you see Read More
Welcome to the December 31, 2008 edition of the Athletic Alley Blog Carnival. It is being published a few dates late due to some unforseen issues. Rich Dansereau normally does this post and because he is out of town, I am doing this weeks edition. In this weeks edition, there are some very interesting articles that have been submitted. We are Read More
The long awaited NFL playoffs have arrived and with it, many questions. A lot of those questions will get answered in the Wild Card round this weekend. Saturday’s games will see the NFC West Champion Arizona Cardinals take on the Wild Card Atlanta Falcons and then you can see the AFC West Champion San Diego Chargers as they play host to the W Read More
I would like to take a moment out to congratulate my business partner and co-owner of Athletic Alley, on his recent domination of Fantasy Football. He made a gallant run at the title and was able to stay in the top half all year long. This is actually his second league championship in two years. To add to it, the championships spanned 2 different l Read More
Welcome to the December 24, 2008 edition of athletic alley blog carnival. This week’s edition has some great posts on many different sports and sports related topics. Heather Johnson takes a look at Jiu Jitsu. Peter Jones takes us on another telemarking adventure.Barry Wright III sums up another college basketball game. And Nicole Bohenr show Read More
The year 2008 started out with a huge bang for me as an avid sports fanatic. I got to see a dream come true as I watched the youngest of the Manning brothers follow in his brothers footsteps and win his first Super Bowl ring. This for me was a huge ordeal being a Giants fan. They have not always been the best of teams, but like the 70’s Brave Read More
The first four of 34 college football games will be played today. Among those games in the Las Vegas Bowl, featuring Arizona in its first postseason appearance in 10 years. Oregon gets the Pac-10’s traditional second slot in San Diego and Oregon State heads to Texas. California and USC will play very close to home. Las Vegas Bowl: Dec. 20, Read More
Before I mention the Pacific-10 teams headed to the postseason, I’ll recap the final regular-season games that were played Dec. 6. Form held as the conference separated into five haves and five have-nots. USC 28, UCLA 7 The Trojans didn’t waste the opportunity they were given after Oregon State lost to Oregon. USC’s workmanlike Read More
Welcome to the December 10, 2008 edition of athletic alley blog carnival. This week’s edition has some really great posts on many different sports and sports related topics. Danny Thornton tackles the perennial controversy that surrounds the BCS. Luis Burns discusses visualization techniques as they relate to obtaining excellence in sports. C Read More
USC hasn’t played a Pacific-10 game the past two Saturdays. While the Trojans were enjoying a bye and then a 35-point pasting of Notre Dame, Oregon State escaped at Arizona then lost badly at home to Oregon. USC clinched at least a share of another Pac-10 crown. A victory against UCLA this afternoon gives USC the outright title. A loss to Read More
USC was given a big gift from Oregon at Oregon State’s expense last week, although Trojan fans wanting to play a January game somewhere outside southern Cailfornia are looking for a return receipt. Oregon 65, Oregon State 38 Oregon will remember this game for decades. Winning in Corvallis for the first time since 1996 would have a great day Read More
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