Haven't posted in a while

Wow, realized I haven't written anything new in the past few weeks. Since my last post, the New York sports scene has dramatically changed. Some highlights:

• The Giants proved me wrong and hired Perry Fewell as their Defensive Coordinator. I like this move, and Fewell seems ready to step into his new role.
  
• Pitchers and catchers for the Yankees reported to Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, FL for Spring Training 2010. The big question in Yankees camp is what to do with the 5th starter slot. Hughes/Chamberlain? Mitre/Gaudin/Aceves? I'm a fan of Hughes in this spot, as he has shown some real promise with his stuff (Check out this early game against the Rangers, in which Hughes had a no-hitter going until he was hurt in the 7th inning). Chamberlain proved that he was born to be in the set-up role for Mo, and I think he would perform best here. Mitre/Gaudin are great options for long relief or spot starts, and Aceves proved that he was great in middle relief last season.
• Johan Santana, Jose Reyes, and the rest of the walking wounded showed up to Port St. Lucie for Spring Training. Santana foolishly stated that he is the best pitcher in the NL East. Better than Roy Halladay? Cole Hamels? Yeah, stay healthy and we'll talk, Joho.
  
• The Knicks made the moves they needed to make, shedding Krypto-nuisance, Jared Jeffries' wallet, Jordan Hill, and Larry Hughes for Tracy McGrady, Eddie House, JR Giddens, and Bill Walker (all expiring contracts). Now all that Knicks fans can do is sit and twiddle their thumbs until July 1, 2010 (only 129 days, 2 hours, 31 minutes away).
• Islanders and Rangers are off for the Olympics (BTW Congrats to Bode Miller on winning his medals in Vancouver after a rough patch, including almost retiring altogether.)

That's all for now. I'll try and update more. Please pass along to your friends, colleagues, classmates, housewives, and mistresses (thanks Eldrick)

Possible D-Coordinator Replacements for Giants

Well, now that Romeo Crennel has officially signed with the Chiefs and Jim Haslett has signed with the Redskins, the Giants must turn to other possible options. Ideally, Coughlin & Co. would like a Coordinator that runs a 4-3 scheme similar to that which the team has been running. Perry Fewell, who became more well known when he took over for Dick Jauron as interim Head Coach of the Buffalo Bills earlier this season, could be an interesting choice. However, he is close with Chicago head coach Lovie Smith and is linked to the Bears as well. The decision from Fewell will either be the Giants or the Bears, and I'm guessing he chooses Chicago.

If this happens, a whole new wave of candidates comes in:

ex-Giants Pepper Johnson, who has worked under Bill Belichick for the past decade, could be an interesting hire.

Current Washington Redskins LB coach Kirk Olivadotti is also a name that could pop up. Only 36, his father, Tom, was a Giants assistant. Many people are speculating that Shanahan & Haslett will bring their own staff with them, thus leaving Olivadotti.

According to the National Football Post, Jets LB coach Bob Sutton is the top choice for Coughlin. The leader of one of the top defensive units in the league, I would not mind seeing Sutton calling signals from the sidelines for the Gmen next season.

Dom Capers - current Packers DC, who interviewed for the Giants job in 2007 (which ultimately went to Steve Spagnuolo), could be pried away from Green Bay. With the horrendous defensive display against the Cardinals this past Sunday, it's almost impossible to imagine that Capers completely overhauled the Packers D, and turned it into a top D in the league.

And the candidate I would like to see get the job? Dick Jauron, ex-Bills head coach. Jauron, who was Coughlin's DC in Jacksonville and also was a DC in Detroit, is more than capable of running Coughlin's D. Despite his lack of success in the AFC East with the Bills, I think Jauron knows what kind of smashmouth D it takes to win in the NFC Beast.

LeBomb in NY 2010

Dear Lebron,

Willis. Clyde. Pearl. Patrick. Lebron

Has a nice ring to it, right? NYC is the mecca of basketball. The center of all things hoops related. NBA Head Office? Check. NBA Store? Check. Rucker Park? Check. A team that you can handpick will Donnie and Coach D'Antoni? CHECK.

Listen, the roster is clear. You can choose who YOU want to bring a title back to New York with. Don't like Nate? Fine, he's gone. Don't like Eddy? See ya. Don't like Bloomberg? How does Mayor James sound?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECdAV5Hfd5o
Please. We're begging you.

Sincerely,
New York

Allow me to introduce myself....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug3bS8HnkZw&feature=related

My name is Matt. I'm a typical high school senior: into college, bored with life, addicted to sports. So what better to do then start a blog discussing New York sports. Allow this to be known now so I'm not considered a homer: big-time Giants fan (section 239 in Giants Stadium, 248 in New Meadowlands Stadium) and Yankees fan. Casual Knicks and Islanders fan, but always rooting for Nets and Rangers, too. Honestly, Mets/Jets fans always hate on the Gmen/Yanks, but as any true blue fan will know, all we care about is Iggles/Cowgirls/Skins/Sox.

Why NY Sports? It's the heart of it all. As Sinatra said, "If I can make it there, I can make it anywhere..." The Mecca of Basketball on 32nd and 7th. The New Home of Champions on 161st and River. Soon to be the Greatest Outdoor Football Stadium right over the bridge in the Meadowlands.

It's all here.

As HOVA himself said,
"The city never sleeps better slip you an Ambien."
NEW YORK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC7AIpd3NMU&feature=related