 Thursday, April 26, 2007
Co-Ed Disco Crisco Twister
Today's guest blogger is from friend and fellow journalist, Melanie Blythe, who covered Co-Ed Disco Crisco Twister for UNCOOLKIDS.com. This review originally appeared on UNCOOLKIDS.com.
Without futher ado, here's Melanie's review:
Groggy, groaning, gurgly noises.
My head is killing me and WHERE are my PANTS??!! Well, let's see… the last thing I remember was something about Left Foot on Blue- OH MY GOD… that's right- last night I was at Disco Crisco Twister!!!!!
*****FLASHBACK TO LAST NIGHT*****
I arrive cool and collected to Arlene's Grocery, a trashy little place with great style- just the kinda place where 'Drama Queen' shirts, converse sneaks and red leopard skin dresses abound. There's a crowd playing FlipCup (and yes- it's a drinking game).
Dana Sterling (Queen of Amateur Female Jello Wrestling) and Annie Rocks (Music Promoter Extraordinaire) have teamed up once again to bring back the game of Twister, but this time with a twist- they've added a colorful slippery Crisco-like substance to the game board. And, believe me- this game is a lot more interesting than it used to be.
The Ramblers, the house band, plays the Disco Crisco theme song with guest singer Stephanie from Rotten Cheri. An event with it's own theme-song sounds like a good idea to me. Food Will Win the War had a different sound- go East Village!
DJ Skintight kept the great tunes coming when the bands weren't playing. Colin, Alan and Jessica were our Emcees for the evening.
COLIN: Let's lube this sh*t! (The slippery stuff is added & the games begin.)
Right Hand Green, Left Foot Red. I will survive, hey, hey.
ALAN: From here I feel like a proctologist with all these butts in the air. Dana is lubing up Becca, the birthday girl.
COLIN: That's dangerous right there.
Right Foot Yellow, Left Hand Blue.
COLIN: This twister board has a mind of it's own.
ALAN: Next time we should do it with a Ouiji board- I like the idea of evil spirits telling you where to go.
Dana takes on the board. I need some hot stuff baby this evening. She's a very freaky girl, the kind you can't take home to mother.
Left Foot Green, Right Foot Red. It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight.
GUY ON TWISTER BOARD: He's f*ckin' drippin' sweat on me, dude--- just go!
Left Foot Yellow, Left Hand Red. Just beat it, no one wants to be defeated.
Unexpectedly, this game of twister turns into twister in your underwear. Dude on board starts losing his boxers, but cannot move, lest he lose the game of twister. He's not about to back down. Dana and Becca wrestle his boxers off of him. People- we now officially have erotic, lubed up, naked Disco Crisco Twister and everyone is covered in green goo.
Kindergarten takes the stage with an animated performance and fresh punk/funk sound. The NY moon is beautiful. They start losing their clothes, too.
BECCA: When in doubt, get naked!
Everyone on the dance floor is in their underwear- the undies have taken over!
Overall: It's juvenile in the best possible way, it's ridiculous, its fun! Come alone or with friends- play or even just sit on the sidelines and watch the action from an unsticky vantage point. It was kinda a mix between a frat party drunken brawl and a child's sweet, innocent birthday party. I don't even remember who won, but I would definitely do it again. Catch Disco Crisco Twister monthly.
Now, let's see... what happened to my pants??
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Medford Bob Says
Medford Bob files the following report from his Oklahoma road trip:
REPORTING FROM OKLAHOMA
Tonight we went to Prague, Oklahoma to have dinner at a charming little place called the “Catfish Roundup”. Right away I knew we were in for a treat as it was situated next to this really nice trailer park right behind where the big rigs were parked. I knew it would be classy because the trailer people had their own commodes, both ladies and men, on the outside of the building. We went inside and naturally, there was a large fish tank with the aforementioned delicacies swimming about. I don’t know if you’ve ever seen a live catfish but think of it as a New York subway rat with no feet that swims. Mighty fine eating ahead I’m thinking. I gotta confess that I feel about catfish the way I feel about venison. All my life I’ve heard “ it’s really delicious if it’s cooked right”. The answer on venison is, “I don’t care how you cook it, I hate it”. Tonight, we were dining at the catfish Four Seasons. Anyway, we go into the dining room and right away I notice it is decorated with the really good cheap paneling which served as a backdrop for all the mounted fish hanging on the walls. The maitre d was a young man who was dressed in an Okie hip hop interpretation of the uniform of the establishment. We still don’t know how he kept his pants up and I didn’t understand a word he said. We follow him over the uniformly stained indoor outdoor to our booth with the silk flowers and Formica tabletop. I sit down and look around the room and realize there may not be a full set of teeth collectively among the diners. Almost directly across from me is a tableful of truckers, one of whom had the most beet red face I’ve ever seen, and just kept staring at me. I wasn’t sure if he wanted to plug me or plug me! Either way I don’t think it would have mattered to him. Almost immediately we are approached by a young lady offering the house amuse bouche, apple fritters! What a delightful and whimsical interpretation. It made my heart stand still! Literally. Our waitress, Amanda, comes over, hands us the menu, and asks if we’d like to order. Call me old fashioned but I still have this crazy idea I’d like to see the choices before I commit. While we are deciding, the roll girl walks by, sees we have no food yet, and decides that we don’t need bread. What a health nut! Amanda comes back and Alma and I decide, what the heck, we’ll have the catfish. I mean, when in Rome right? Let me digress by saying that this place was recommended by Alma’s daughter Rox who “loved the batter around the fish because it had such a great flavor”. Rox lives in Montana, and when I asked her to describe a four star restaurant there she said “there isn’t any”. Anyway, the catfish dinner came with potatoes, coleslaw and something called hush puppies. Now, being from the Northeast, I thought a Hush Puppie was a soft suede shoe. And I wasn’t far off because while the outside of this thing was crispy (as was everything else except the cole slaw), the inside can only be described this way- “ if tofu were sand….” The catfish was as OK as a bottom feeder fried in hot grease can be. And Rox, the “great flavor in the batter” is called pepper. But at least we got our rolls. After we asked for them. And they were hot and good. But let me not be unkind. I think the food and the atmosphere blended harmoniously and I would recommend the “Catfish Outhouse” to anyone traveling on route 40 near Prague Oklahoma. Just stay away from the truckers.
Posted by the Tank for Medford Bob in Oklahoma.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Pilot Podcast: Double Steal
Our first ever podcast on NY Sports (Mets and Yankees) is available here. We cover the first week of the baseball season, A-ROD and Mets' pitching. This is self published, so the quality is good, just not studio quality.
Starting in a few weeks, this will be professionally produced by PWOP Production Services.
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Monday, April 23, 2007
Boston Arch-Rivals Beat Yankees and Mets
Though we were finally blessed with great weather in the NY area this past weekend, our baseball teams lost their series to their past and present Boston arch-rivals.
The Braves used to play in Boston before they moved to Milwaukee and then Atlanta. I wrote Steve privately going into the weekend that the Mets had to win two out of three and the Yankees had to win at least win one game.
My worst fears were confirmed as the Mets and Tom Glavine lost a chance to win the series and #294 for his career, respectively. The Yankees had Friday's game in the bag but Mariano unfortunately blew the save, his second in five days. I didn't expect much on Saturday and Sunday with rookie starters. Instead of only being two games back, we are four.
To present, the Mets have lost four out of six against the Braves and the Yankees were swept by the Red Sox. The Yankees have a chance to redeem themselves this weekend at the Stadium. I am not panicking yet as we have had three starters (Wang, Mussina, and Pavano) on the DL but Wang and Mussina will be back this week, God Willing. However, I have Roger Clemens on speed dial.
Posted by a concerned Tank in NY.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Nor'easter and Tax Day Jello Wrestling
If it is the second Sunday of the month, then it must be time for the world's premier sports SATIRE, Amateur Female Jello Wrestling. Amateur Female Jello Wrestling is not your father's wrestling nor your mother's feminism. It has to be seen live to be believed.
For our non-American readers, today is a day that all Americans dread, Tax Day. The Northeast also pounded New York with eight inches or 20 centimeters of rain.
It's great to see familiar faces like Skella Bella, Tiana, Dana Sterling, and Annie Rock.
Before the matches started, a journalist named Maria interviewed me. Maria asked me about the typical SteveAndTheTank.com reader. I really couldn't answer her because I am grateful that we have readers all over the world. For instance, when Steve speaks at IT conferences around the world in diverse places like Egypt, Pakistan, and other far away lands are exposed to something that they normally would not in their home countries. I think Amateur Female Jello Wrestling and Steve and the Tank play a small but important role in "democratization" if you will of those closed socities.
DJ Kowabunga and Schweron (pictured below) warmed up the crowd. Good job on "Swamp Thing".
After their brief set, the Tank peeked at the TVs above the bar to catch the NBA scores. The NJ Nets beat the Indiana Pacers 111-107. The Knicks lost to Toronto 107-105.
Hoola Hoop Contest: Since the Tank won musical chairs at last month's Co-Ed Disco Crisco Twister, Dana asked me to approach the stage. The Tank did not win the hoola hoop contest. Dana advised me to practice more but I replied that I am too busy blogging. 
Without further ado, "let's get ready to jello wrestle!!!!!!!!"
Veronica Vicious is your ring announcer. Tiana is doing double duty as co-announcer and your referee, AKA the Goddess of Plunder. She sounds like the IRS.
(1) The Mad Mistress versus the Dangerous Divorcee:
Not only is pride on the line but the future of the Mad Mistress' fiance, Jimmy. The winner gets Jimmy, only possible in Amateur Female Jello Wrestling.
The ladies arm lock around the shoulders. Divorcee arm bars Mistress. Mistress counters by spanking and then flipping the Divorcee. Both ladies body slam one another. Amazing!
True to her word, the Divorcee takes the Mistress down.
Back and forth they go with side body locks and spanks.
The Dangerous Divorcee slams and pins the Mad Mistress as promised. Therefore, the Mad Mistress is no longer engaged to Jimmy as he is going home with the Dangerous Divorcee.
(2) Spring Fling versus Martha Do-It:
These are two real roommates who are going to settle differences like whose hair is in the drain and singing John Denver tunes in the shower. This isn't Dr. Phil or the People's Court, it's Amateur Female Jello Wrestling. Let's settle it in the ring ladies.
Who will win this epic battle?
"Poison!" blares over the spears as quick body slams and hair pulls. There is jello flying everywhere including some hitting the Tank. What the Tank doesn't do for our loyal readers.
In a first for the Tank, the Martha Do-It has a bloody nose. She tries to continue the match but it is called.
(3) Skella Bella versus Boom-Boom:
"I have stared into the face of eternity and my opponent wasn't there," Stella Bella bellowed as she was asked for her pre-match comments. Both wrestlers literally dance around but get to the matter at hand. Stella executes leg take downs. Boom Boom reverses. The jello is hitting the fan and each other. Stella spanks Boom Boom. After a side take down, Stella dives through Boom Boom's legs. Boom Boom counters and rolls out. Side head lock. Stella flips Boom Boom and gets the pin. "You just wait until next lifetime," Boom Boom says in her post match interview. Photo of SB and BB at ring side. (4) Goddess of Plunder versus Bushwhacking Bunny: Plunder is looking forward to "rabbit jello soup." Both wrestlers go from a quick hug into a take down. Plunder tries for a side lock and the Bunny puts her ears on. Plunder slams Bunny. Bunny counters and flips Plunder. Both wrestlers somehow find their way to their feet. Plunder pulls Bunny down and pins her. Plunder wins. (5) The Dangerous Divorcee versus Spring Fling: Spring Fling brings quite a crew. The weather might be a nor'easter outside but Spring Fling is in full summer bloom. She brags about her nose bleed in her pre-match interview. The Divorcee and Fling lock up and around the ring. Fling is down and Divorcee body slam her. Fling goes for the hair pull. "I love you Jimmy!" the Divorcee shouts. She is dangerous indeed. Fling takes advantage of the Divorcee's love proclamation and back slams her. Divorcee somehow gets up, they lock up, and then slip down. Divorcee is flipped by Fling. Fling counters by body slamming the Divorcee. Fling goes for the pin and keeps the Divorcee down for a three count before should can get out of it. "Jimmy should be scared," Fling quips. Is Jimmy mere male chattel who is traded between women on rough and tumble action in and out of the ring? I am afraid so. (6) Red Alert (formerly Martha Do-It because of the bloody nose) versus the Mad Mistress: They lockup. Red Alert slams the Mistress and pulls her hair. Both wrestlers try to stand. Red Alert slams the Mistress down. The Mistress counters with a body slam. Red Alert somehow recovers and side slams the Mistress from her knees and gets the quick pin. (7) Skella Bella versus the Bunny: Bunny falls in morbid fear of Skella. She kicks out of a quick pin. Both wrestlers roll around to no advantage. Skella slams Bunny into mat. Bunny jumps in between Skella's legs. Skella tries the leg pin. The Bunny reverses and body slams Skella. Skella does a reverse German suplex and pins the Bunny with her behind. Take that Chris "The Wolverine" Benoit. "Where are my ears?" the Bunny cries. "Death has buns of steel," Skella Bella bellows. (8) Boom Boom versus the Goddess of Plunder: Boom Boom dances around the ring as Fugitive Kind takes the stage for the last match before the championship round. Down on the mat they go. Brief camel clutch which the Iron Sheik would be proud of. (Speaking of the Iron Sheik, I almost ran into him near the Reggae Room in the basement of Webster Hall about a decade ago.) Slide around. Plunder dives between Boom Boom's legs and then side slams her. Both wrestlers get to their feet. Boom Boom falls down, gets up, slams Plunder down, and gets the pin. ------- Upcoming Events: The Tank did not know that his Iron Sheik reference at Webster Hall almost a decade ago is coming full circle as the next Amateur Female Jello Wrestling is at Webster Hall. Freakin' awesome! Webster Hall is one of my favorite clubs. After you spend Mother's Day with your Mom, come on out to Amateur Female Jello Wrestling on Sunday, May 13. But wait, there more, May 13 is also the Tank's birthday. ------------------ While the Tank refills on his orange juice and cranberry at the bar, Dodgers lead the Padres 5-1 in the third inning. Hank Aaron in the booth with fellow Hall of Famer Joe Morgan and Jon Miller on the ESPN telecast. All Dodgers are wearing #42 in honor of the late, great Jackie Robinson. ---- Championship Round: (9) The Dangerous Divorcee versus Skella Bella: "I can see that you are already in mourning," Skella declares and then side rolls into the ring. They lock up. Skella side slams the Divorcee. The Divorcee falls down in between Skella's legs but quickly recover to side slam Skella. Skella somehow dives in between the Divorcee's legs and then side flips her. Skella's offensive continue with an incredible back throw. The Divorcee makes an incredible comeback to side slams Skella. Skella counters with and arm bar and side flip. She executes a flip and pins the Divorcee. Incredible! This type of incredible competition can only be found in the championship round of Amateur Female Jello Wrestling. "There is no stopping my morbid advance," Skella emphatically declares. (10) Red Alert versus Bush Whacking Bunny: They lock up at the shoulders and quickly size each other up. The Bunny throws Red Alert. The Bunny bodyslams Red Alert. The Bunny then celebrates with a dance while Salt and Pepper's "Smush it". Red Alert side flips the Bunny which causes an impending wardrobe malfunction. The Bunny repairs the damage. The ungrateful Red Alert steals the Bunny's tail. The Bunny counters and pulls Red Alert's legs. Red Alert recovers quickly and then slip to the mat. Red Alert "smushes" the Bunny and makes some stew. "I feel proud that I was able to make a meal," Red Alert deliciously says. (11) The Mad Mistress versus the the Goddess of Plunder: The Mistress rolls into the ring and both wrestlers hop around the ring. The Mistress takes an early advantage. Plunder tries to hook Mistress' leg but Mistress slips out. Both wrestlers wrestle to close to the Tank's ringside location. The Mistress bodyslams Plunder. Plunder somehow rolls out and side flips the Mistress. Mistress counters with a clothesline. Both wrestlers roll around in a an embarce. The Mistress rolls Plunder into a small package for the win. "In my fight for Jimmy, it's worth it!" the Mistress exclaims. Jimmy replies that "I am the luckiest guy of all." (12) Spring Fling versus Boom Boom: The wrestlers dance around and the jello starts flying.
Fling throws down Boom Boom. Boom Boom gets on top of Fling. Fling counters with bodyslams. Boom Boom counters with a hair pull.
Fling jumps out of the way of Boom Boom's body slam attempt.
Opposing fans cheer "Kaboom!" for Boom Boom and "Spring" for Spring Fling.
Fling pulls Boom Boom's hair.
Boom Boom goes for the pin. Fling flips Boom Boom from her knees. Fling falls. Boom Boom bodyslams and poses for the cameras. Her hubris costs her the match as Fling gets the far ring pin.
(13) Skella Bella versus Red Alert:
"You shall bleed," Skella declares.
Dana invites Matt and his Mom to the next Amateur Female Jello Wrestling on Mother's Day at Webster Hall.
Skella drops to a knee and side throws Red Alert. Red Alert counters. Skella side flips Red Alert. Both wrestlers roll around. Skella goes for the hair pull.
Skella leverages herself and dives in between Red Alert's legs.
The Dangerous Divorcee gives the edge to Skella during her intra-match commentary. Shortly thereafter, Skella gets the pin.
"May you rest ease though I will not forgive the fracture of my nose," Skella warns.
(14) Spring Fling versus The Mad Mistress:
Fling takes the early advantage by slamming the Mistress. "Do it for Jimmy!" someone shouts from the crowd.
The Mistress tries to rally as the Hulkster did years ago but Fling gets the quick pin.
Championship Round:
(15) Skella Bella versus Spring Fling:
The Shapes will perform during the final match.
"I wish you to know that winter will always come," Skella scowls before she does her patented flip into the ring.
Dana asks the Tank who he will win and I give the edge to the Skella with the experience. Who will win the newcomer or veteran?
Skella rolls out Fling. Fling tries pull to pull Skella's closely trimmed hair.
Back and forth they go.
Skella kicks Fling off of her, grabs her with an arm lock and then side throws Fling.
Skella falls to her stomach. Fling rolls her over and pins her pictured below.  "I feel like the blossoming season that my name is," Fling celebrated.
"You too shall die!" Skella counters pictured below.
That's it for Amateur Female Jello Wrestling at Don Hill's. See you next month at Webster Hall.
Posted by the Tank.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
NBA Playoffs Begin
The Tank is too saddened by the Yankees tragic 7-6 loss last night to the Red Sox at Fenway to comment further.
Anyway, I did intended to comment on the NBA season which begins today, the NBA Playoffs. Like the NHL, this is a two month marathon that rewards the team playing the best now, not the best regular season team.
I still stand by the pre-season preview of the Dallas Mavericks winning it all though it is going to be a dog fight in the Western Conference. Miami is the defending conference champions but they have many injuries. Detroit is going to be tough. The Cavs are too as they are a year away.
As for the local teams, the NJ Nets should beat Toronto but probably won't go much farther than that.
Posted by the Tank in NY.
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Friday, April 20, 2007
Rangers Thrash the Thrashers
"No Retreat, No Surrender!" from the movie "300" boomed from Garden speakers on Tuesday evening.
But, first, I walked from work in Columbus Circle through Times Square where there was a double-decker bus. I didn't get a good photo of the front or side of the bus as I was trying to scalp tickets off of the passengers while they were stopped at a stoplight. However, I think the following photo captures the festive mood of Times Square with the Rangers bus pulling away on the right, the Naked Cowboy on the lower left, and a bunch of tourists and billboards.
I kept walking down to the Garden and scalped a ticket nearby. As I entered the Garden, I was honored to meet Joey Salvia and Don LaGreca from the Michael Kay show on 1050 ESPN AM radio. Michael was broadcasting live from Yankee Stadium.
My scalped ticket was thankfully legit (touch wood) and I was psyched to enter the Garden.
Retired FDNY fireman Daniel Rodriguez sang a stirring rendition of the National Anthem. Well done Daniel!
"This is where we hold them, this is where we fight!" again from "300" amplified from the speakers and the crowd roared with approval. The puck is dropped and away we go.
Even before I could warm my thumbs up to start typing on my Blackberry, Nylander scored 32 seconds into the game. Nylander was assisted by Jagr and Malik. The crowd roars. Rangers 1 - Thrashers 0.
The Rangers controlled the tempo early pressuring the Thrashers with repeated rushes in their end. The Rangers and their fans smell blood and the Garden erupts. There is nothing like the Garden Organ, even between than the Yankee Organ because of the kick arse acoustics of the Garden.
At 9:45 of the first period, Nylander scored again assisted by Hossa and Jagr. Forget blood, this ice rink could down as a shark tank. (Pun intended!) Rangers 2 - Thrashers 0.
The Tank thought the crowd was chanting "A-oooo!" as in "300" but it was Avery who was penalized two minutes for checking and de Vries from the Thrashers for checking. On a related note, if the players slammed their sticks perpendicularly into the ice like battle spears into the ground as in "300", the crowd would have shouted "A-ooooo!"
The Thrashers tried to counter attack but Lundqvist swatted a chest high shot like a fly on an elephant. Get outta here! Fughedaboutit!
Moments later at 12:26 of the first period, Malik scored assisted by Nylander and Jagr. Forget blood, call the coroner! Rangers 3 - Thrashers 0.
The Rangers domination continued with Pock diquing and passing the puck around his opponent like a pylon cone in a drill.
A Jagrmeister shout erupts behind me! Another drunk guy behind me almost jinxes the Rangers but I warn him before its too late.
During a timeout, the crowd goes crazy when Jeff Beukeboom shows his 1994 Stanley Cup ring to the crowd.
Back to the action, Lundqvist stops Brad Larsenon a breakaway. Sweet! Lundqvist is standing on his head.
The "Potvin Sucks" cheer rings out. I turn to Michelle and tell her that it never gets old. "Nope," she replies.
At the end of the first period, Rangers 3 - Thrashers 0. The Rangers out shot the Thrasher 13 to 7.
In between periods, it was great catching up with friend and former boss John, John's son Tom, and friend and former co-worker Rich.
As I got back late to my seat, the Thrashers were penalized for two minutes for Two Many Men on the ice at 4:05. The Thrashers must really be getting desperate.
Thanks to Michelle for the heads-up on the penalty as I was late getting back to my seat. Michelle and her sister Christine are season ticket holders pictured below.
Callahan assisted by Avery and Tyutin at 6:27. Rangers 4 - Thrashers 0. I am running out of adjectives.
The crowd applauds as "Bobby" from the Sopranos is shown on the screen.
Lundqvist stones a direct on shot and continues to put on a clinic. To present in the series, the Rangers have out shot the Thrashers 98 to 70 according to the screen.
Michael Lombardi from "Rescue Me" is shown on the screen.
Callahan assisted by Mara and Avery at 2:39. Rangers 5 - Thrashers 0. Katrina and the Waves "Walkin' on Sunshine" should be renamed "Skatin' on Sunshine".
ACDC's "Thunderstruck" blares as Cara Buono from the Sopranos is show on the screen.
At the end of the second period, Rangers 5 - Thrashers 0.
In the spirit of each time, the sisters Christine and Michelle were to my right and a father and his son, Gary and Adam, were to my left. Adam missed the first goal because of train delays. Adam cried many a crocodile tear as his sister couldn't make the first or second round of the playoffs. If the Rangers go deeper, I wouldn't want to reconcile that potential family feud.
The Rangers almost a shorthanded goal. Wow!
There was a fight at 3:51, just as John predicted during intermission.
The infamous Atlanta Brave Tomahawk chant is used against the Thrashers. Time to dance to "Yeah!" Fan favorite Dancing Larry gets the crowd going as the spotlight shines on him.
At 8:58, Shanahan scores a power play goal assisted by Cullen and Pock. Rangers 6 - Thrashers 0.
"Henri" chant as the Thrashers are called for off sides at 11:51.
"Hit the road jack" plays overhead as two Thrasher fans are showed on the main screen.
Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" rings out. "Good times never been so good.". Well done Neil. That song was written for tonight and the night that the Tank saw Neil at the Garden on Saturday, August 20, 2005. If you haven't seen Neil live, you should and you're in for a treat.
Hats in the ring for Nylander's hat trick. Wooooo!!!! Rangers 7 - Thrashers 0. The Rangers 35 have out shot the Thrashers 35 - 21.
"Henri!" Chants ring out and gets a standing ovation.
The crowd stands for the last 1:30. The rally towels are waving. The crowd's cheers reach a fever pitch as the final seconds tick off. The horn goes off and the Rangers beat Atlanta 7-0. It was a victory of historic proportions as I heard Don LaGreca checking the record books back to 1932. I lost the radio signal in the towers exiting the Garden but I think it's safe to say there hasn't been a victory like this in quite some time. The Rangers lead the series 3 games to none.
The Rangers raise their sticks to thank the crowd and the gratitude is returned many fold to them.
The three Stars of the Game are third star Henri Lundqvist #3 with 21 saves, second star is Ryan Callahan, and first star is the man with the hat trick, Michael Nylander.
In the post-game ringside interview, Al Trautwig says the Rangers win by a touchdown, 7-0. As a karmic coincidence, the Yankees and Mets also won their games by touchdown, 10-3 and 8-1, over the Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies, respectively.
Let's go Rangers, Yankees, and Mets!
Posted by the Tank Live from the World's Greatest Arena, Madison Square Garden, in NY.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
David Wright #25
David Wright singled in the second inning last night to extend his hitting streak to 25 games, a new Mets record. Only 31 to go to tie DiMaggio. Ok, that record is most likely untouchable, but let's see how far Wright will go. A list of the great streaks are posted here, once you are over 30, the list gets pretty impressive.
"It's not a big deal at all," Wrightsaid before the game last night. "It's something that's not important to me. I just go play the game. Whatever happens, I'm not going to lose any sleep about it."
I bet he is losing sleep over the lack of home run production. Personally I will take a 40 game hit streak then lots of home runs.
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