Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Time to give McClouth his walking papers.

Post By Mike

Ok... it is time for Nate McClouth to go.

For the last two seasons the Braves have been trying to revive the man's career, and how have those efforts worked out?

- In the last two games against Pittsburgh McClouth has come to the plate twice with the bases loaded and one out. He has 0 RBI to show for it.

- On Monday night he made a throwing error which allowed a runner to advance to second and ultimately score, and he missed another ball and then strolled back to retrieve it while runners were advancing.

- On Tuesday night he missed a bunt in that bases loaded at bat before popping out. Had he gotten the bunt down, the Braves could have won 4-3 in regulation.

- McClouth then was the first batter in the bottom of the ninth. After striking out on a pitch in the dirt, he got tossed out of the game for arguing with the umpire. Freddie Gonzalez then got the hook, and the Braves were forced to stretch their already thin bench.
* Jordan Schafer was forced into action with a broken finger.
* Alex Gonzalez was forced to play ten innings on a night he was supposed to have off.
* Our bullpen was stressed to the max.

- And the big one - in the 10th - an inning the Braves should not have been playing - McCann strains an oblique and is forced on the 15 day DL.

Last winter Georgia Tech had to take their medicine and cut a big check to fire Paul Hewitt. The Braves need to do the same. Time to trade for Upton and release McClouth.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Catching up on Tuesday

Just a few links I came across in the last few days....

The Las Vegas Hilton put out these over/under #s on total wins(regular season). 8.5 for UGA?? Go borrow money to take the over on that. that's a layup.

Over 9.5 on FSU and LSU look good too. Auburn at 6???

http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=240944

Tell us what you think about this. Sounds like even the Phillies are off Beltran now.

http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2011/07/26/are-braves-or-falcons-taking-bigger-risk-without-big-move/

Tell us what you REALLY think about Tiger!! (Just heard he will be playing next week at Firestone, event he's won 6 times)

http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/6790119/rick-reilly-tiger-woods-new-world

Wonder what Spurrier does to this guy??

http://www.wyff4.com/news/28668391/detail.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Thursday, July 21, 2011

OK. You get ONE pick!!

Post by William

I was bored watching the Braves the other night and I started thinking......

If there was one sports related thing that I could do that I haven't done, what would it be? (Bucket List I guess. Never saw the movie)

I've had several good ones.

1999 Braves World Series game where they announced MasterCard All Century Team. When they announced Pete Rose, the place went nuts.

One day at  the Masters with my Dad, brother in law, and best friend. THAT was a great day.

Played golf at East Lake and hung out afterwards having drinks and looking at Bobby Jones stuff. BIG Bobby Jones fan.

I've got 2 that will NEVER happen but would be unreal.

#1   Tuesday night of Masters week.... I get to eat dinner at the Champions Dinner. I can't imagine.

#2   I get to give the pregame speech in the UGA locker room before the Georgia Florida game. (Auburn would work too). All I would need is 5 minutes.

I've given you mine. Let's hear from you. Send us your best.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

#34. Must See TV

Thanks to Friend of the Blog, Danny, for sending this. Scroll down for video.

The Keith Jackson audio makes it.

http://blutarsky.wordpress.com/2011/07/20/ladies-and-gentlemen-start-your-dvrs/

Yeah, it's all Stevie's fault!!!

Post by William

Tiger had better be careful here. In Mob terms..... Stevie probably knows where the bodies are buried.

http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/6787301/tiger-woods-gets-rid-steve-williams-caddie

UGA/Coastal Carolina

Post by William

$34.95??? That's insanity

http://blogs.ajc.com/uga-sports-blog/2011/07/20/coastal-carolina-game-set-for-1-p-m-kickoff/?cxntfid=blogs_uga_sports_blog

If you want one now, they're gonna be HIGH!!! With Update

Post by William

The Chick Fil A Game on Sat Sept 3 between UGA and Boise St is officially sold out. From EBay and Stub Hub, these things are gonna be high.

Breakdown of ticket distribution

UGA- 53,522

Boise- 7500

Spnosors/Others  9213

HOME GAME!!!

UPDATE   Just got email from someone who would know. Per UGA website, the tickets that Boise couldn't sell will go on sale at 9am on 7/25/2011.

http://www.georgiadogs.com/

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Can't come up with a good title for this one with getting into trouble!!!

Post by William

Non-sports related.

I'm sure they're just LINING up fo this girl on Eharmony.

I have a feeling alot on Eharmony are probably like that. Why not meet a girl the old fashioned way? At a bar after Midnight???

Oh. At church too.

http://www.pictures.todaysbigthing.com/2011/06/10

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Like you've got something better to do on Friday night!!!


Friend of the blog, Soccer fan, and a guy with a BIG WHITE DRIVER, Rod Holt, will be playing at Austins Friday night starting at 7. Go see him.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Caleb King Update

Post by William

Chip Towers from AJC is now reporting that Caleb King is academically ineligible.

There's a rumor that there will be one more player who is ineligible as well.

Have a great weekend.

Happy Freaking Friday

Post by William

Someone from CBS Sports just tweeted that Caleb King will be academically ineligible this season. I don't think we're shocked about that one.

I'll post if anything pops.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

I thought they were short on $$$$

All we heard out of GT was that they couldn't get rid of Paul Hewitt b/c they didn't have any money. Pretty nice new facility. Maybe there will be one in Athens soon.

http://ulive.cbssports.com/?media=247621