Here's usually where the wheels come off and people start spewing things like "BAD FAN!" at me. I'm just going to say it. The Pittsburgh Penguins are a bad team. I discussed, at length, the problem the team is facing with injuries right now. I had posed the question to Twitter (from my personal account)... Continue Reading →
The Penguins Problem: Injuries
What in the name of sweet baby Jesus is wrong with the Penguins? I'm not saying it to be a troll or being ironically detached from things. I'm saying it because I legitimately don't know what is wrong with this team, nor do I know if there is any way to "fix" what ails them.... Continue Reading →
All Things In Time
Wow. That month went by fast. Since the last update, and that was late October, business has picked up around these parts. The good news: I have really settled into my job and there's much less insanity surrounding the day-to-day life. I'm still perpetually behind the 8-ball, but that happens. Contrary to popular belief, teaching... Continue Reading →
The Eastern Conference…According to Griggsy
Griggsy is back with a vengeance and laying the law down once more with his Eastern Conference, as well as Stanley Cup, preview. I don't think I can say anything more than what I said before. The man is a beast. A complete and total beast. -- On today’s slate, I’ll tell you how the... Continue Reading →
The Western Conference…According to Griggsy
Folks, Griggsy is a beast. Just let his analysis speak for itself. Holy crap. This is also the first time I've used the "more/jump/split" feature. So...make sure to keep reading after the jump. Holy crap. --- With the greatest sport in the world less than a week from puck drop, the Gripes takes a... Continue Reading →
Pens Preview: Sidney Crosby
It's been a while since one of these got churned out. What can I say? Life happened and these take time. It doesn't excuse it, but it does provide at least a little perspective. Given the layoff and the change in life style and progress that's been made, I thought it only fitting to take... Continue Reading →
2011 Pittsburgh Pirates: A Season on the Brink
Foreword: I approached Griggsy the other day about writing an article about the Pirates because he is a much better and more learned fan of baseball than I am or could ever be. It just so happens that we are on similar wavelength regarding the Pirates' season and the infamous Jerry Meals safe call to... Continue Reading →
Pens Preview: Marc-Andre Fleury
I have been known to be something of a "Fleury hater" for many years. I don't like the term "hater" because that implies a complete and total illogical dislike of a player for reasons that cannot be logic'd or discussed. When I would discuss Fleury's previous disappointments I would do so with facts and figures... Continue Reading →
Pens Preview: Tyler Kennedy
Tyler Kennedy. Tyler effing Kennedy. Be honest with yourself for a few minutes. Think to the start of the season. Raise your hand if you expected Tyler Kennedy to be one of the best offensive weapons down the stretch. It's OK. I'll wait. I know I didn't expect much out of Kennedy beyond what we... Continue Reading →
Pens Preview: James Neal
If ever there was a deadline pick-up that caused more elation, then frustration, then more elation, then abject hatred, then more (un)conditional love followed by even more anger and hostility than James "The Real Deal" Neal, I do not remember who this individual was or why we were so excited and then hate-filled. I know... Continue Reading →
Avoid the Clap 