DeCola’s Golfing Feat Written on August 26, 2010, by Bob.
A Large congratulations to Butler High School Junior Marissa DeCola, who recently fired a school record 31 to help lead her team to victory. The Butler girls play their home matches at Hiland Golf Course located off Bonniebrook Road in Butler, and Marissa fired rounds of 36 on August 23rd and the school-record setter the [...]
Arming the Pirates Written on August 17, 2010, by Bob.
The Pittsburgh Pirates recently announced they were able to sign a majority of their recent draft picks, including the #1 and #2 “flame-throwers”. (just hope they haven’t been throwing curveballs since age 8 – and been abused by their little league coaches). Time will tell whether there is a pay-off, but it is exciting to [...]
NASCAR measures the “have” and “have-nots” Written on August 17, 2010, by Bob.
NASCAR is “dyno” testing 16 engines from competitors at Michigan to determine the difference between racing teams. Imagine, Hendrick Motorsports having more horsepower than Prism Motorsports! (the team owned by Phil Parsons and Randy Humphrey that is a start-and-park car driven by Dave Blaney). You actually think that NASCAR might find that the mega-multi-million dollar [...]
Labonte becomes a forgotten champion Written on June 23, 2010, by Bob.
It was announced that Bobby Labonte has left the #71 TRG Sprint Cup team as of the race in New Hampshire. What a fall from grace for a classy past Cup champion. When Labonte agreed to leave Joe Gibbs Racing, his career has become more than forgettable. His stint in the legendary #43 for Richard [...]
Frustrated Pirate fans Written on June 23, 2010, by Bob.
We Pirate fans have had a range of emotions over the past 17 years, and no doubt the last couple in particular. The trading of a power hitter like Jason Bay, with next to nothing in return. The trade of a former batting champion with, yes–nothing to date. Okay, we lucked out on the McLouth [...]
Butler Tennis PIAA Champs Written on May 24, 2010, by Bob.
Congratulations to the Butler Boys Tennis team who brought home a State Championship! This team has been knocking on the door in a variety of title matches all season, and finally receive their just due! From a near-perfect season, to runner-up doubles and team efforts in WPIAL tournaments, this team never quit, and their hard [...]
NASCAR and the economy Written on May 10, 2010, by Bob.
How many more sponsors are going to disappear from NASCAR? Big Name sponsors and Big Name drivers unable to keep them has to be concerning. Future Hall of Famer Mark Martin driving a #5 car with no sponsor, current point leader Kevin Harvick has a primary sponsor jumping ship at season’s end-the second consecutive year [...]
Can they REALLY be this bad? Written on April 27, 2010, by Bob.
We have watched the Pittsburgh Pirates look like a better-than .500 club for several games so far in 2010, but it is the “other” games we have watched that concern me. When the Pirates have won, they have done it with an exciting, never-say-die, enthusiastic style. When they have lost, it has not even been [...]
Hamlin has the desire to top Johnson, but can he? Written on April 20, 2010, by Bob.
You hear the sound bites “I want to make sure everyone in this room wants it as badly as I do”. The sentiment echoed by NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin. He actually made the statement in 2009, but he may have the maturity to do it in 2010. Can Johnson continue to perform at the level [...]
Bye Bye Santonio Written on April 12, 2010, by Bob.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken their stand, and it is the right one! Santonio Holmes is now a New York Jet. Good riddance. Yes, the Steelers will miss his talent, but lose a headache that brings down the majority of a 53-man roster. It is a shame that the quarterback position is such a critical [...]