Two of the 2009 Biscuits, both unquestionably biased in their opinions on the subject, say Alabama will beat Texas tonight.
Desmond Jennings, a former Alabama football signee, predicts a 34-27 Tide victory.
Matt Spring, who became an Alabama fan as required by his wife and her family, says it will be a 35-17 Tide triumph.
I'll go 37-13.
What say you?
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
May new program help with those quotes
The Rays are hosting a few of their minor-league players next week for an inaugural "winter development program." They'll have workouts Monday through Thursday, make appearances around town and see a hockey game.
Most importantly, they'll undergo media training. Let's hope that doesn't strip Desmond Jennings of his boastful support of the Alabama Crimson Tide, make Jake McGee become unfriendly or leave Jeremy Hellickson less relaxed when he's being grilled. All three are part of the program.
The others who will partake ...
Right-handed pitcher -- Nick Barnese, Alex Colome, Joseph Cruz, Devin Fuller, Scott Shuman, Albert Suarez
Left-handed pitcher -- Kevin James, Kyle Lobstein, Matt Moore, David Newmann, Alex Torres
Catcher -- Luke Bailey, Jake Jefferies
First baseman -- Jeff Malm
Third base -- Matt Sweeney
Shortstop -- Tim Beckham, Juniel Querecuto
Outfielder -- Todd Glaesmann, Cody Rogers
I've talked to a few of the others. I'll say that Newmann is a friendly fellow, perhaps having learned that at Texas A&M. He said last spring that he would forgive me if I ever messed up his name and called him a curse word ("Niemann").
Having just finished my GMAC Bowl coverage, here's hoping they all learn to show the humor and openness of Troy quarterback Levi Brown and linebacker Bear Woods.
Most importantly, they'll undergo media training. Let's hope that doesn't strip Desmond Jennings of his boastful support of the Alabama Crimson Tide, make Jake McGee become unfriendly or leave Jeremy Hellickson less relaxed when he's being grilled. All three are part of the program.
The others who will partake ...
Right-handed pitcher -- Nick Barnese, Alex Colome, Joseph Cruz, Devin Fuller, Scott Shuman, Albert Suarez
Left-handed pitcher -- Kevin James, Kyle Lobstein, Matt Moore, David Newmann, Alex Torres
Catcher -- Luke Bailey, Jake Jefferies
First baseman -- Jeff Malm
Third base -- Matt Sweeney
Shortstop -- Tim Beckham, Juniel Querecuto
Outfielder -- Todd Glaesmann, Cody Rogers
I've talked to a few of the others. I'll say that Newmann is a friendly fellow, perhaps having learned that at Texas A&M. He said last spring that he would forgive me if I ever messed up his name and called him a curse word ("Niemann").
Having just finished my GMAC Bowl coverage, here's hoping they all learn to show the humor and openness of Troy quarterback Levi Brown and linebacker Bear Woods.
X vividly remembers Hawk's homer finale
We now have Xavier Hernandez's recollection of Andre Dawson's final home run.
"It was Andre Dawson Appreciation Day in Florida, and I was putting it in there pretty hard that day," Hernandez said. "He kept fouling it off and fouling it off and fouling it off."
Also: "When he hit it, it was like something out of 'The Natural.' I grooved it and he crushed it."
"It was Andre Dawson Appreciation Day in Florida, and I was putting it in there pretty hard that day," Hernandez said. "He kept fouling it off and fouling it off and fouling it off."
Also: "When he hit it, it was like something out of 'The Natural.' I grooved it and he crushed it."
Dawson marked his X on final home run
Former Biscuits pitching coach Xavier Hernandez gave Andre Dawson a helpful hand toward the Hall of Fame and gave up the Hawk's final home run.
Dawson is the only player who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year. The voting was annnounced today.
It was Sept. 22, 1996 when Hernandez served up Dawson's final tater. It was a three-run shot and capped the Florida Marlins' 6-0 victory over the Houston Astros. It was also Dawson's 438th home run in a 21-year career.
Dawson was 2-for-12 in his career with one strikeout and no hit batsman against Hernandez.
Of course, lest we forget of other former Biscuits pitching coaches, Dawson was 7-for-24 with two home runs against Neil Allen.
Dawson is the only player who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year. The voting was annnounced today.
It was Sept. 22, 1996 when Hernandez served up Dawson's final tater. It was a three-run shot and capped the Florida Marlins' 6-0 victory over the Houston Astros. It was also Dawson's 438th home run in a 21-year career.
Dawson was 2-for-12 in his career with one strikeout and no hit batsman against Hernandez.
Of course, lest we forget of other former Biscuits pitching coaches, Dawson was 7-for-24 with two home runs against Neil Allen.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Catcher, Rays reach two-year deal
Catcher Kelly Shoppach and the Rays avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year contract for a guaranteed $5.55 million, the team announced today. It includes a team option for the 2012 season.
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