 Saturday, May 12, 2007
Happy Mother's Day
I know it's a day early, but I wanted to wanted to wish all the Moms, especially my Mom, a happy and healthy Mother's Day.
Moms are special and my Mom is the most special of them all. My Mom wasn't born in America and didn't understand all the sports that I grew up playing and watching. But she always supported me through good times (Yankees victories) and bad times (Bills four consecutive Super Bowl losses). She would call after the latter to comfort me and ensure that I wasn't too depressed.
A mother's love is unconditional and my Mom's is the best. I love you Mom. Happy Mother's Day to all!
Posted by a grateful Tank in NY.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Fight Like a Girl - Girls Only Pillow Fighting League
Continuing in the spirit of reporting underrepresented women's sports, SteveAndTheTank.com bring you the latest entry into the local scene, Girls Only Pillow Fighting League, from Toronto, Canada.
After reading Linda's e-mail in mid January about the event, I immediately ordered eight tickets and tried to rally the Gang together. Scorers Mike, Johnny Versace, Peter, Linda, and I entered the Galapagos Art Space in Williamsburgh, Brooklyn. I sold the last minute "no show" tickets to the overcapacity crowd and covered the cost of my ticket. I am not only a blogger, but an entrepreneur. 
One of the great things about SteveAndTheTank.com is that you can be whoever you want to be. For instance, fashion designer Johnny Versace was killed almost a decade ago but comes back to live in a special afterlife experience performed by new friend John. Scorers Mike is none other than international playboy Mike. Scorers Mike currently dates an adult performer from the world famous Scorers Gentlemen's Nightclub.
To take a step back, you may ask yourself what is Girls Only Pillow Fighting League (GOPFL)? GOPFL is the Toronto based brainchild of Stacey P. Case. You may think of your sister and her friends who used to have slumber parties and playfully hit each other with their cute pillows when they were kids. Not here, these are grown women who are angry, studied martial arts, and ready to kick your arse. Be afraid, very afraid.
In preparation for GOPFL, I printed out profiles of each pillow fighter and studied each one. Linda and the Gang thought the Tank was a stalker but I am a well prepared blogger who takes his craft seriously. Would the Persian Princess from Tehran, Iran, fight tonight or would her love of "enriching uranium" keep her out of the country given the tense relations between the US and Iran?
The Tank's preparation paid off as he immediately identified Betty Clocker and her fellow competitors as they marched down the stairs from the attic by the Gang and myself to the main area of the
Galapagos Art Space.
"Good luck Betty!" I cheered. Betty smiled and waved to me. It's a tough job balancing journalistic integrity and being a fan of women's sports.
We get to the main area just in time as the rules are being explained. According to the website, the rules are as follows:
(1) Female pillow fighters only. No exceptions.
(2) Professional pillow fights are won via pinfall, surrender, or referee stoppage. If a pillow ends at the time limit with no winner, a winner is declared by a three-judge committee, using the traditional 10 point system. Pillow fighters are judged based on Style, Stamina, and the Eye of the Tiger.
(3) Pillow fighting is Fun. No biting, scratching, or hair pulling. Malicious intent and blatant disregard of your opponent's safety (or your own) may result in immediate suspension and/or dismissal from the League.
(4) Moth guards, knee pads and elbow pads are mandatory.
(5) Bearing in mind Rule #3, most anything goes in a pillow fight, as long as there is a pillow at the point of contact. Preventing your opponent's offense by holding her pillow is not allowed.
(6) Pillow fighters must practice good sportswomanship. No rude, lewd, or suggestive behavior.
(7) A pillow is not a weapon. Deliberately compressing the pillow fibres to increase the density of the pillow is not allowed. Loading a pillow with any foreign object is strictly forbidden.
Number One Contender Matches:
Professional Match #1: Jane Doe versus Sailor Gerri versus Roxxy Balboa.
Referee Matt Patterson blows his whistle and shouts "Fight Like a Girl!". The pillow fighters run into the ring to grab their pillows with the Girls Only Pillow Fight League labeled on them.
The action in the three way match is fast and furious. There is mixed martial arts combined with pillow fighting. You can't go wrong with that.
Sailor Gerri wins the three way match.
Professional Match #2: Ursula Anvil versus Lynn Somnia.
Being a sleep deprivation victim, Lynn Somnia yawns as she walks into the ring. Lynn Somnia awakens from her slumber to take Ursula Anvil down with a pile driver.
They exchange one handed pillow slugs. Lynn Somnia goes for the pin. "Put her in the sleeper hold!" Johnny Versace yells.
Close but no three count as the referee calls for a resumption of the action. Ursula Anvil recovers and puts Lynn Somnia in a headlock.
Lynn Somnia someone gets out of it, falls asleep on Ursula Anvil, and wins the "barn burner" of a match.
Professional Match #3: Boozy Suzy (sporting spiked hair) versus Scrapula.
"No biting" Scorers Mike and referee Sarah Bellum warn the fighters.
Scrapula fights with fangs in her mouth. Scrapula connects combos but starts to tire. Boozy Suzy gets in a quick headlock.
They roll around and Boozy Suzy has the upper hand. Scrapula's fangs come out. Real punches are thrown.
Random shouts like "Pile driver", "Figure 4", and even "Doggy style" are heard from the excited crowd.
The time limit is reached and there is no winner by pin fall. The judges score the match 10-9, 9-10, 9-9. Commissioner Stacey P. Case decides one more minute of fighting.
The crowd shouts "Let's Go Boozy!"
Boozy Suzy goes for the quick hit and sudden death pin. Suffocation. Scrapula's fangs are knocked out and Boozy Suzy gets the win. Referee Sarah Bellum announces the unanimous decision.
The announces prepares the crowd for amateur matches featuring women from the crowd. A desperate man (not me) shouts "What if you are a guy?" Sorry, sir, no pillow fighting for you.
Professional Match #4: Sarah Bellum versus Sister Resistor. Sarah Bellum has an opportunity for revenge from a previous bout. Sister Resistor has the height and weight advantage.
Sister Resistor goes for a crab pin.
A man shouts "Sarah Bellum, that's using your head!"
Sarah Bellum is good at parrying the blows. Sarah Bellum goes for the pin and takes Sister Resistor down twice.
Sister Resistor uses her size advantage to win 10-9, 9-10, 9-10 on the judges cards.
If it's any consolation, Sarah Bellum pictured below is my favorite pillow fighter.
As the Amateur Matches are about to begin, Linda escapes and goes for a beer. The amateur matches are only three minutes long.
Amateur Match #I: "Jersey Girl" versus "Orange Crush".
GOPFL Champain weighs in.
Jersey Girl gets off to fast start but Orange Crush slugs back. The referee warns Orange Crush about using her elbows.
As Linda returns from her beer run, Johnny Versace tells that "I'm going to sign you up as 'Luscious Linda'." Linda's eyes start rolling like slot machines.
As the action resumes, Orange Crush blocks the blow and rolls down Jersey Girl.
"Forget the pillows!" Scorers Mike shouts.
"Go back to Jersey!" Johnny Versace commands.
As the judges tabulate the score, the ring announcer asks "Was it harder than you thought?"
"Oh, yeah!" Jersey Girl responds. Orange Crush agrees with a "F*ck yeah".
In a split decision: 10-9, 9-10, 9-10, Orange Crush wins the match a GOPFL DVD.
Amateur Bout #2: Underage versus Sugar Gligghter wearing a reddish dress. Amazing.
"Why is the guy wearing an Elvis wig?" Someone asks.
Underage goes low and then high. They are too close to get extended blows.
"Eye of the Tiger" chant from the crowd.
Underage pushes away to try to break the stalemate.
"Take off your maternity dress!" an anonymous person yells.
"Fetal position!" Johnny Versace replies.
Sugar Gligghter is holds Underage down for the pin.
ESPN Magazine's Neil Janowitz is a celebrity judge.
Professional Match #5: Special two on one match: Trashley and Vic Payback VERSUS Eiffel Power the 8th Wonder of the World. Wow, she is taller than me and I am standing on chairs to cover the story for you.
Vic Payback pulls Eiffel Power's pillow while Trashley goes for the side slam. "Wishbone!" Scorers Mike shouts.
"Tear off her pants!" a woman yells (not Linda).
They finally pull her down. "Say it ain't so Eiffel!" Johnny Versace exclaims. Vic Payback gets the reverse pull down that Chris "The Crippler" Benoit would be proud of.
"Fight like the French!" Scorers Mike shouts.
Vic Payback and Trashley go for the two on one pin, get it, and win.
"Eiffel, I still love you!" Johnny Versace and Scorers Mike shout.
Professional Match #6: Carmen "Don't sleep with the door open" Monoxide VERSUS Lady Die: Lady Die is sporting black gloves. I wonder if the Cure or another goth band is sponsoring this match. Johnny Versace asks if it is his grandmother.
"Beauty versus the Beast!" Johnny Versace exclaims and he gets booed by the crowd.
They start slugging the pillows at each other.
After shouting "Kick her in the b*lls!" Johnny Versace is again booed by the crowd.
Both pillow fighters are worn out but somehow push on.
"Show her hair to mommy!" a stranger bellows.
Goes for a backwards pin. Arm bar and smother.
"Tickle her!" Johnny Versace quips.
The match ends and the judges score the match 10-9, 9-10, 10-9. Lady Die is victorious.
Professional Match #7: Betty Clocker versus Kilkelly.
Betty Clocker, the #1 contender from last night, is wearing her trademark apron versus Kilkelly wearing an Irish skirt with lucky charms.
Kilkelly gets off to a fast start with a take down.
"Betty is baking those cakes!" a stranger shouts.
Back and forth they go. Betty Clocker retaliates with a spear.
"Have her for lunch!" a stranger shouts.
"Betty, make me some shepherd's pie!" Johnny Versace bellows.
Betty goes for the smother but can't get the pin. Both go for the side take down. Betty falls on Kilkelly. Johnny Versace still wants shepherd's pie.
"Kilkelly Betty!" a stranger shows.
Both pillow fighters slug to the bell. The crowd chants Betty. Betty Clocker wins unanimously.
Amateur Match IV: Anna Conda versus Bonnie Bunny.
"I'm in love," Scorers Mike says. Now, I think that's a first. I'll have to double-check with Linda as she went to college with Scorers Mike.
"Bite me!" Johnny Versace beseeches.
Anna Conda hits Bonnie Bunny in the head. Bonnie Bunny returns with body blows.
"Sweep the legs!" someone coaches.
"Show her the venom!" Scorers Mike beckons.
"Show me that tongue again!" Johnny Versace pleads.
Anna Conda swings repeated blows and parries Bonnie Bunny's counter pillow attack.
This is like Rocky and Clubber Lang.
The referee has to catch the last blow as Anna Conda reloads.
"I just like to hit!" Anna Conda shouts.
"Rematch in my apartment," some guy exclaims.
10-9, Draw by Commissioner Stacey P. Case. Let's have a rematch in my apartment.
Amateur Match V: Pretty Pretty Princess versus Kuala Lampur versus Brooklyn.
I inform the Gang that he sees Extra Special Agent from Amateur Female Jello Wrestling near the doorway. Extra Special Agent and the Doom Maidens would clean up in the amateur or professional pillow fighting ranks. Are the Doom Maidens tonight's pillow fighting invasion angle?
Pretty Pretty Princess, Kuala Lampur, and versus Brooklyn.
The amateurs scramble to make alliances. First pin fall wins. The referee gives final instructions.
They start slugging Kuala Lampur.
"Go Southpaw!" a stranger shouts.
"Go for the throat" a woman in the crowd shouts. "Take her shirt off!" another woman shouts.
Pretty Pretty Princess won.
Amateur Match VI: Phlyliss Killer versus Southern Comfort versus Ninja the Bartender.
Sarah Bellum is your referee.
Chaos ensues as Ninja pushes off the alliance of Ninja and Southern Comfort. Ninja tries to kick out.
Ninja is pinned to the dismay of the crowd. They know who pours their drinks.
Amateur Match VII: Apillow Creed versus Axis of Evil versus Maj.
After the initial push and pull of pillows, Apillow and Maj get the upper hand. Maj then gets on top while the Axis of Evil slugs away.
In the words of WWE announcer J.R. (Jim Ross), it is a "slobber knocker."
The Axis of Evil bow out with a tooth ache. Therefore, it's down to Apillow versus Naj.
Apillow takes advantage of the break to reload to spin around and slug the Axis of Evil.
The judges score the match a draw, 10-9 Apillow, 10-9 Apillow.
Apillow spikes her pillow down like a football player spiking a football after scoring a touchdown.
Professional Match #8: The Semi Main Event: Scrapula versus Ursula Anvil for $100 Canadian.
Ursula Anvil extends early on. They alternate blows which causes a pillow malfunction. The referees send both fighters to their respective corners.
A couple of guys start chanting "Eye of the Tiger" and "Knock her teeth out".
Scrapula pulls down Ursula Anvil and then side slams her. Ursula Anvil reverses and pulls down Scrapula.
Scrapula somehow gets up and tries for the armbar. Her offensive continues with a leg pull and the match ends.
In the post match interview, Ursula Anvil thinks she is victorious and wants to buy beer and Scrapula wants to buy blood.
The judges score the match 10-9 Scrapula, 10-9 Ursula Anvil, and 10-9 Ursula Anvil.
Ursula wins by split decision and demands "American, NOT Canadian!" dollars. As pictured below, Ursula Anvil is a no-nonsense woman.
Professional Match #9: The Main Event: A demanage a tois of Sailor Gerri versus Lynn Somnia versus Boozy Suzy.
"Evil Elvis" is the celebrity judge for Champian.
Lynn Somnia puts out her cigarette in a cupcake. Boozy Suzy sporting a black eye and drinking a Grolsch beer.
Lynn Somnia and Sailor Gerri gang up on Boozy Suzy. Sailor Gerri swings to the top and Lynn Somnia swings down and behind Boozy Suzy. The pillow fighters are fast and furious in their efforts to become the #1 Contender for the GOPFL Championship Belt.
Scorers Mike shouts for the "Figure Four".
Sailor Gerri is on top while Lynn Somnia reties her boot.
"Sweep the leg Boozy!" a young lady behind me shouts.
Scorers Mike is rooting for Boozy Suzy. "What is that!" Scorers Mike surprisingly exclaims.
Boozy Suzy slugs Sailor Gerri who is trying to smother Lynn Somnia.
Sailor Gerri's back hurts and she needs to rehydrate during a brief break.
Boozy Suzy comes out swinging as the referee resets the action. Sailor Gerri and Lynn Somnia try to eliminate Boozy Suzy.
Lynn Somnia takes down Boozy Suzy. They roll around while Sailor Gerri pounds Boozy Suzy with repeated blows.
Sailor Gerri goes for the take down.
"Who wants it!" Scorers Mike exclaims.
Sailor Gerri pulls Boozy Suzy by the waist and pins her.
It's now down to Lynn Somnia versus Sailor Gerri. The crowd chants alternate between "Lynn" and "Sailor".
There is true sportswomanship as Sailor Gerri gives Lynn Somnia some water.
The referee gives the pillow fighters their cues and both come out swinging.
"Dude, there's blood on the pillow!" some guy behind me yells.
Lynn Somnia continues with one arm slugs and then goes for the take down. Sailor Gerri counters with a side headlock. Lynn Somnia somehow gets to her feet and takes down Sailor Gerri.
Lynn Somnia goes for the pin but it is off the mat and she falls asleep. OMG! But, she is Lynn Somnia after all. Sailor Gerri holds Lynn Somnia down for the pin.
With her win, Sailor Gerri is the #1 contender for Champaign's GOPFL championship belt on Friday, March 30.
Posted by the Tank reporting live from Galapagos Art Space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
294/745=21
Strange high school math? Tom Glavine earned victory #294, all while giving up home run #745 to Barry Bonds, while 21 Mets players shaved their heads before (and after) a 4-1 victory.
The Mets, lead by David Wright, all shaved their heads. Even Shawn Green looks great! Glavine did not shave his head before the game, but did right after. Jose Reyes kept his locks as did Aaron Heilman, Aaron Sele, and pitching coach Rick Peterson. Carlos Beltran did the cutting and when he was done, Julio Franco (aka Father Time) cut Beltran's hair. Glavine cut his hair after the game.
Looks like it worked, the team got 4 runs and10 hits last night.
Posted by Steve in New York.
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Upcoming Events
Dana Sterling, friend of Steve and the Tank and the Queen of Amateur Female Jello Wrestling and Co-Ed Disco Crisco Twister, invites you to the upcoming Jello Wrestling and Co-Ed Disco Crisco Twister events. See you there!
Hello Sportsfans!
We've had to change our May party schedule around a little, so we wanted to drop you a note to let you know the new dates:
Amateur Female Jello Wrestling: 5/20 at Webster Hall! Disco Crisco Twister: 5/27 at Arlene's Grocery!
Mark your calendar:
Amateur Female Jello Wrestling will premiere at Webster Hall this month on Sunday, May 20th at 8:00pm, with special guest performers: Fiasco, Violator, DJ Xerox, and Valeze (headlining at 10:30pm).
And for the first time ever, Jello will be free with RSVP through Going.com. One RSVP per person, and boys must come with girls. Boys: Don't know any girls to come with? Girls: want to pair up with a boy and get him in free? Luckily, you can see who's coming to this event and contact them on Going.com, so get yourself a friend, while you RSVP. :)
Disco Crisco Twister returns to Arlene's Grocery on Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 7:00pm, with special musical guests Rotten Cheri, DJ Skintight and The Problem, and special hosts Colin & Stephanie (of Rotten Cheri). Come play with us!
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Posted by the Tank in NY.
Monday, May 07, 2007
Sunday, May 06, 2007
The Rocket Returns
Roger Clemens announced today at the 7th Inning Stretch at Yankee Stadium that he agreed to a 1 year deal with the Yankees. They Yankees will pay him $28 million and he will start pitching in 3-4 weeks after some minor league tooling.
How will he do after a late start and being back in the American League? Time will tell.
Posted by Steve in New York.
Saturday, May 05, 2007
NBA Playoffs Round 1
The NBA Playoffs have been very unpredictable. The Tank's pre-season picks of the Dallas Mavericks beating the Miami Heat in a rematch of last year's Finals is disappointing from a prediction standpoint.
But haven't we been treated to some great basketball? The Golden State Warriors made history by becoming the first ever #8 seed to beat a #1 seed in the first round of a best of seven series. The Warriors fan enthusiasm was as infectious as was watching the Warriors up tempo style.
The Heat have too many questions, injuries, and veterans to get past the young and hungry Chicago Bulls. They will probably get rid of some of the veterans like Gary Payton and bring in new blood to support Dwayne Wade.
Congratulations to the New Jersey (Brooklyn) Nets for beating Toronto in the best first round Eastern Conference Series! The Tank remembers watching Toronto's Coach of the Year, Sam Mitchell, as a player. He was a good player and an even better coach.
Watch the Lakers and/or Mavericks go after disgruntled Timberwolves superstar Kevin Garnett who lives in LA in the off season. I give the edge to the Lakers if KG leaves Minnesota but you never know what Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban is capable of. Cuban could also go after Nets point guard Jason Kidd. Dirk Nowitzki needs all the emotional and professional help he can muster. Dirk's collapse maybe even be too much for the Tank's Healing powers.
The first round isn't fully complete until after Game 7 of the Rockets-Jazz series. Can Tracy McGrady overcome his demons and advance in the playoffs? How well will Yao Ming adjust to the Jazz defense? I give the edge to the Rockets at home but the Jazz have been tough.
More on these and other exciting storylines as the real season, the NBA Playoffs, continues. Enjoy!
Posted by the Tank in NY.
And The Crowd Goes Wild for the Mets in Arizona
The Tank was working late Thursday night (early Friday morning) and thrilled to hear that the Mets won in thrilling fashion on Damion Easley's go ahead home run in the ninth inning.
Judging upon the Fan Howie Rose's radio call and the crowd noise, I thought the Mets were playing at Shea. But, wait, weren't the Mets playing in Arizona on a road trip? Yes, they were, but what's the catch? The catch is that the Mets and Yankees travel well as well as lots of New Yorkers have transplanted to the Arizona desert.
It could also be the fact that the Dbacks fans forgot that Easley is no longer on the Dbacks as he did in 2006 and now playing for the Mets.
Posted by the Tank in NY.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Medford Bob's Red Sox response
Medford Bob's relatives are Red Sox fans. Whenever they bring up 2004, Medford Bob reminds them that their last previous title was 1918 and sends along the cartoon below.
Posted by the Tank for Medford Bob in NY.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Rangers versus Sabres Game 4
PermaGuest Outlaw Jack went to the Rangers-Sabres Game 4 at the Garden and filed this brief but entertaining report and photos.
"Much beer was had. The Garden was electric with the power of the fans cheering the Rangers on through the game."
The Rangers won the game 2-1 to tie the best of 7 series at 2 games apiece. Game 5 is in Buffalo on Friday.
Photo posted by Steve with special commentary from PermaGuest Outlaw Jack posted by the Tank in NY.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Joe Torre
The Yankees lost two out of three against the Red Sox this past weekend. They are 6.5 games out of first place. There have been calls for Joe Torre's job. I give Torre until Memorial Day to straighten it out. If not, it MAYBE time to part company. Please here me out. As much as I would like to fire Carl Pavano, I would if I could but I can't so I won't.
As much as I like Joe, he may have to pay the price. By no means as I letting GM Brian Cashman off the hook for the players he gave Joe to manage. Injuries play a big part too. I am keeping the faith in Joe and appreciate Steve's vote of confidence on Sunday.
I said going into the season that this is Joe's last season with the Yankees but hope it doesn't end with the Boss' pink slip during the season.
Posted by a really concerned Tank in NY.
Monday, April 30, 2007
The Tank is on the Clock (NFL Draft)
Day 2 of the NFL Draft is where Super Bowl champions are made. According to ESPN's Suzy Kolber, 60 percent of the players in the NFL are chosen on Day 2. Speaking of Suzy, it's always great to be in her presence here at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan. Suzy is on the right background with colleagues Ron "Jaws" Jaworski, Chris Mortensen, and Mel Kiper Jr. (From Suzy's right.)
Speaking of the Patriots, their future Hall of Famer QB Tom Brady was selected on Day 2. Marc Bulger and Matt Hasselbeck were other sixth round draft picks who made it big. Who will be this year's Day 2 Diamond in the Rough? Only time will tell.
Breaking News on ESPN: Condolences to Saint Louis Cardinals fans like Medford Bob and Shawn for the loss of Josh Hancock in a car accident.
Though not a full house like yesterday, Radio City is buzzing with excitement. Great songs like BNL's "It's All Been Done" play overhead. It was great seeing them last November after the NYC Marathon.
This is my third consecutive NFL Draft. The Draft is like a Christmas Armstice for rival teams. It's a chance to catch up with old friends and acquaintances. I saw some Eagles acquaintances and their cast off Redskins in-law that they "tolerate" for obvious reasons. Speaking of in-laws, my brother-in-law Jim is a Dolphins fan. I am surprised that they passed on Notre Dame QB Brady Quinn. Questions remain as far as the health of their quarterback Dante Culpepper. There are reports Sunday morning that the Dolphins are trying to get Kansas City's QB Trent Green.
You know that I am multi-tasking trying to bring the story to you. I am listening to the NFL Network closed circuit TV in my left ear, ESPN closed circuit TV in my right ear, and mobile phone earpiece around my neck to take calls from Buffalo Steve and other friends. I am also talking to my fellow fans and met players like Cleveland's Braylon Edwards below.
Buffalo Steve calls back after going to my Goddaughter's friends birthday party. He reports that the Sabres are losing 1-0 against the Rangers in the second period. One goal is disallowed which would have made it 2-0.
Local team overview:
The Bills addressed a RB need in Marshawn Lynch who is a good pass catcher, passer, and runner. It was an excellent pickup of LB Paul Posluszny from Penn State. Lynch and Posluszny will try to replace and London Fletcher-Baker, respectively. I don't know much about seventh rounder DE C.J. Ah You but he comes from a top rated Oklahoma program.
The Jets had a solid draft by trading up to draft Pittsburgh CB Darrelle Revis. They only had four picks overall because they traded up and the trade with the Bears for Thomas Jones which was a great deal.
Michigan's David Harris was a steal in the second round. He could have gone in the first round. WR Chansi Stuckey could be a seventh round sleeper and a possible go to guy for Chad Pennington.
The Giants had a good draft selecting CB Aaron Ross and WR Steve Smith from Texas and USC, respectively.
Biggest Draft Surpise: Brady Quinn dropping from a potential #1 pick to #22 to the Browns from the Cowboys. I didn't think that the national championship game quarterbacks like Ohio State's Troy Smith and Florida's Chris Leak dropped and weren't picked, respectively.
Biggest Winner: The Browns addressed offensive line and quarterback needs.
Biggest Trade Surprise Winner: Patriots acquire Randy Moss for a fourth round pick. Wow! Moss was recently confirmed running 4.29-4.30 second 40 yard dash in Boca Raton, Florida. He also agreed to redo his contract and trying to "find happiness". The Patriots have to be a favorite, if not the favorite, to win the Super Bowl. More on that later as we get off to start of the season.
Biggest Loser: It's hard to pick it here but ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. has Tennessee as the loser for not getting more top receivers for QB Vince Young. Chris Leak of Florida wasn't drafted at all.
Best Value: The Ravens picking Heisman Trophy QB Troy Smith from Ohio State in the fifth round. Kyle Boller going to be a unrestricted free agent at the end of next season and Steve McNair is getting up there in football years. He had so many injuries that his wife is reportedly became a
registered nurse.
One thing is for sure is that the mother-son Buckeye-Bengals fans, Vicky and Doug, in front of me were relieved that Smith was finally selected. The other half of the family, the father and other son, went to the Final Four earlier this month.
At pick # 251, Jacksonville let all of its five minutes expire and was booed by myself and my fellow die hard fans exhausted by a long day and wanting to go home.
Until next year, this is the Tank on the clock reporting live from Radio City Music Hall in NY. 
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Sunday, April 29, 2007
Joe’s a Proven Winner
The rumors in the NY Press these days are that Joe Torre’s days as Yankee manager are numbered. As a fellow St. Francis Prep alumni, I have to defend Joe.
Joe is a proven winner. He has brought a degree of professionalism to the Yankee clubhouse and a sense of winning. Four World Series under his belt ought to count for something. It is not like Joe has been slacking since winning the 2000 World Series, the Yankees have won the American League East EVERY YEAR since 2000.
To get rid of Torre now would return the Boss back to the Billy Martin days of low credibility. George has his test. Let’s hope that he keeps Joe.
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