Monthly Archives: December 2007

So long, Brian Billick

The Ravens announced today that they fired head coach Brian Billick after nine years and one Super Bowl. What does everyone think? Was it overdue? Uncalled for? Who should take over the reins?

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Postgame pictures from the Alamo Bowl win

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Scenes from San Antonio…

Texas A&M quarterback Stephen McGee talked about his love of deer hunting on Thursday during interviews for the Alamo Bowl, cracking up a room of reporters. “I’ve been doing it since I was a real little boy. I mean, I … Continue reading

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Darren Daulton’s greatest hits

Remember Darren Daulton? Well, he wrote a book. Wow, did he write a book. It’s called “If They Only Knew,” and here are some excerpts: 1. “Talking about my Wrigley Field experience [in 1997] and metaphysics, along with countless media … Continue reading

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Even monkeys get Christmas

In this photo provided by the San Francisco Zoo, a chimpanzee looks away from her Christmas present, a gift-wrapped box with favorite chimp treats on Thursday.

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Palmer main draw for Revs reception

Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer will deliver the keynote address at the York Revolution’s hot stove reception Feb. 6 at the Valencia Ballroom in York. Palmer has been a visible presence with the Orioles since he burst on the … Continue reading

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Academics

Over the last couple of seasons, Joe Paterno has made it pretty easy to bash him on a daily basis with his dinosaur playbook, his cantankerous attitude and general stubbornness about all things Penn State football related. Sometimes it seems … Continue reading

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Steroids and the Rocket

So now that the Mitchell report has been made public it seems that Jose Canseco was a lot more on the money than anyone wanted to admit when he stated that the number of players juicing is staggering. Several players … Continue reading

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Back in the fold

The York Revolution can start concentrating on signing players now. The coaching staff is set. The team announced Wednesday that hitting coach Ryan Minor and pitching coach Tippy Martinez will return for a second season in York. The two worked … Continue reading

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Slinsky: ‘Bring the deer herd back’

In his latest column, Jim Slinsky of the Outdoor Talk Network has a simple request: “Bring the deer back.” Slinsky’s commentary follows: It is pointless to use this precious space to discuss what a lousy deer season it was. Hunters … Continue reading

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