Friday, September 16, 2011

FIFA Technology Moving Too Slow

Soccer referees are changing the outcomes of many soccer games. They are taking back goals from teams who, in instant replays, obviously scored a good goal. The only thing keeping players from scoring are the referees. In the 2010 World Cup Frank Lampart's goal was taken away because the only person who didn't see the ball go over the line was the referee. FIFA is not permitting the use of instant replay to affect rulings from referees.

LSU football: Lee leads Tigers past Miss. State

LSU's Jarret Lee lead the tigers to a win over Mississippi State. Lee threw 213 yards and completed 21 out of 27 passes. Filling in for suspended Jordan Jefferson, (suspended al season) Lee had a good game with only one mistake: an interception. LSU's defense did well too. Allowing MSU's Chris Relf rushed 10 yards on 16 carries.

Prince Feilder is Leaving?

Prince feilder acknowledged that his time is probably coming to the end and that he is expected to leave the Brewers soon. Although, it is unoffical.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Prince-and-Brewers-expected-to-be-an-easy-split-;_ylt=ApIMKnYSPqxu7Mdmry2Gx.wRvLYF?urn=mlb-wp19634

Got marketing? Five non-profites to get revamped

There wasn't much information in this one, but from what I understood there is a competition for any non-profite organizations, and that these groups compete in about 15-20 different, and creative activities. If they are choosen they get about $25,000 for their organization. It also sounds as if it is from South Carolina.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

VerticalResponse Event Marketing

VerticalResponse Event Marketing is a website that allows you to make a website that allows you to market your business

Auburn Tigers at Clemson Tigers 2011 NCAA Football Predictions

http://www.madduxsports.com/blog/auburn-tigers-at-clemson-tigers-2011-ncaa-football-predictions-17689/

In this article they are making predictions on the auburn, clemson football game

Nadal's Sportmanship

Known for playing a relentless slashing match, Nadal is a great with sportsmanship. The way he reacted to his loss Monday night was the way you should repect your opponent even when on the losing side.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS

I looked at the power ranking of college football. there are some power house teams this year that are ranked in the top 25

NBA lockout news sweeps through Las Vegas gym

The players of the NBA all met up in Las Vegas to trian and play pick-up games but players started to get fustrated as they got the news that on Tuesday the Lockout went no where again and are worried about the up coming season .
I looked at the NCAA football power rankings. It didn't suprise me that Oklahoma was number 1 but what suprised me was that Central Florida was ranked 25th. I hope that michigan can get up in the top 25.

Nadal

I can not agree with you more.

Indecision in OK

Although the Oklahoma Sooners are considering leaving the Big 12, there are some factors holding them back. It would end the historic Texas-OU rivalry, cause a big move in schedule, and possibly cause the Big 12 to fall apart.

http://espn.go.com/dallas/ncf/story/_/id/6965871/source-oklahoma-sooners-not-decision-pac-12-move-seeking-stability

Olympic softballer Finch loves to 'throw like a girl'

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/story/2011-09-13/jennie-finch-book/50390474/1

Jenny Finch wrote a part autobiography part self-help inspirational book for girls and young women who like to play sports. It's called: "Throw Like a Girl: How to Dream Big & Believe in Yourself ($14.95, Triumph Books).

Boise State Blues

Boise State has been put under probation and scholarships. They will lose three scholarships each year though the 2013-2014 season.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news;_ylt=AqUyG4rEJj5J9tEeAbDgooQcvrYF?slug=ap-boisest-ncaaviolations

The Spirit of the Game: Nadal's Grace in losing the US Open

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/14/opinion/the-spirit-of-the-game.html?_r=1&ref=opinion

I loved watching Nadal on SportsCenter and how graceful he was in losing.  We can all learn from his sportsmanship. 

Monday, September 12, 2011

D.C. United Win over Chivas

D.C. United had a 3-0 victory over Chivas which helped them get into the running for the top spots in the eastern conference. It helped them snag the three points, but what also helped them was the losses of the top teams, especially Columbuses loss to the bottom team.

LA Galaxy

The LA Galaxy signed David Beckham to a one year contract extension and clinched a playoff spot this weekend

MLB Refuses to Let Mets Wear FDNY, NYPD Caps

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Mets-FDNY-NYPD-Caps-MLB-911-Anniversary-First-Responders.html

On The 10th Aniversary Of 9/11/11 The Major Leauge Baseball Association did not let the new york mets wear FDNY, and NYPD Caps For Their Game against the cubs.

NFL Coaches Struggling Due to Inactivness From The NFL Lockout

Coaches are having to change up they're style as they go due to the inactivness during the NFL lockout. Teams such as Tennesee and Cleveland are struglling trying to adjust back into playing. While some teams like Atlanta, Kansas City, and Pittsburg need to pull it together.

NFL marks 9/11 anniversary with stirring tributes, entertaining opening

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/09/11/week.1/

This article was about the NFL's tribute to 9/11 and how 13 games around the country had a ceremony before kicking off.