Nick's Rookie Final Four live blog- Thursday
I'm going to be honest here, my boss is going to love me live blogging throughout co-hosting this whole rookie Final Four... so here's the scoop.
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Miller still wants to be friends
Nick sorts through the Ryan Miller contract madness.
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Quick review: "The Dark Knight" vs. the hype
Nick hates hype, but says "The Dark Knight" punched hype in the face and asked if it wanted more. Here's his review of the latest Batman movie.
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By popular email demand: The 'stache
I talked about my buddy's bachelor party two weekends ago in Cleveland/Columbus, and folks were wondering if I abided by the decision of my readers in the Great Moustache Vote. I did, with Ol' Burnsides. Click for the photo evidence.
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Moneyball isn't flawless
In the interest of full disclosure, I'm a Chicago Cubs fan, but I find the thought that the Rich Harden deal is a colossal Billy Beane rip-off to be absurd. In fact, if I wasn't able to celebrate sports from reality, I'd say I'm offended.
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Sabres talk to Smith
(WGR 550) -- WGR has learned that the agent for former Edmonton and Philadelphia captain Jason Smith had very preliminary discussions with Sabres general manager Darcy Regier, and that he anticipates talking to Buffalo again Thursday.
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Wanted: Moustache voters
Nick needs you... to help him... pick a moustache.
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World Juniors to Buffalo?
(WGR 550) -- The International Ice Hockey Federation will be hearing a lot from the a Queen City-sized suitor when it comes to who will host the 2011 World Junior Championships, according to Business First of Buffalo.
New York senators Hilary Clinton and Charles Schumer have written letters of support for Buffalo to host the event, which includes the best under-20 players in the world.
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Hey ref, watch out for your face
This happened at a soccer game in Delaware:
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Meet Pat Venditte (Hilarious baseball video)
Pat Venditte is a switch-pitcher for the Staten Island Yankees. Out of the bullpen, he can pitch rather effectively both right-handed and as a southpaw with a specially-made, "double-thumbed" glove.
In his first game, he faced off against a switch-hitter, Ralph Henriquez. There is video.
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Day One draft winners and losers
Who fared well with trades and picks in the first round of the NHL Draft? Nick attempts to decipher Day One.
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The Guy the Sabres should trade up for... (and some other guys, too)
Nick has the man the Sabres should trade up for in Friday night's first round of the NHL Draft, and his last name doesn't rhyme with Schnamkos, nor does his position rhyme with schmefense.
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A title!
Nick finally has experienced a world championship, thanks to the 2007-08 Boston Celtics. Thanks, P-squared!
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Sleep versus the Celtics; Boston wins
Can it be? Can Nick be one game away from one of his teams winning a championship for the first time since jelly beans were a priority in his life?
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Here's my problem with the Lynch fiasco
Sometimes the justice system is pretty ridiculous.
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You can see the greatest under the radar band in America tonight (Tuesday)
Read the headline again, because Nick means every word of it. The best part? The band's front man, Will Johnson, is a knowledgable and intelligent sports fan, and Nick caught up with Will this morning to preview the show and talk Will's newest Stanley Cup. Denton, Texas' own Centro-matic headlines an 8 p.m. show tonight at the Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk St. in Buffalo with The M's and Semi-Tough.
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I read sports today: Wednesday, June 4
On days that Jeremy is off or hosting, Nick handles the morning sports duties on The Howard Simon Show, and by the end of reading each cast 350 times, he has some well-formed opinions.
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MMA still not for me
Stop telling Nick to watch mixed martial arts. He doesn't hate the idea of learning, but he's not tuning in.
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Rest in peace, Jimmy Griffin
Nick remembers the mayor of his youth, the legendary James D. Griffin. Rest in peace.
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Fringe sport, Scmhringe sport
Nick loved (most of) the ending of the Syracuse/Virginia NCAA men's lacrosse semifinal.
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Football and football
The two biggest sports stories in Nick's Wednesday both involve football, one being of the four-down variety, and the other what Americans call "soccer."
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Indiana Jones and No-hitters
Nick saw the fourth installment of his favorite movie series, and the latest installment of his favorite individual sports accomplishment in a span of four hours. That's a pretty good Monday.
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Monday's "Grab Bag"
This weekend defined the inexpensive sports weekend. It was incredible. It was bananas. Heck, it was bananas in pajama
s. It spanned Western New York, from Lancaster to Buffalo to Gowanda, and it featured a championship, a favorite basketball team and a Garden Weasel. What in the world am I talking about? It's on like Tron, and it's all part of Monday's grab bag.
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My team would beat your team: Hockey
Nick picks the four lines of forwards, three pair of defensemen and two goaltenders he'd run with for his first installment of "My team would beat your team."
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NBA playoff road trip, and why it's okay to care about basketball again
I've been led to believe there are 14 people in Western New York who care about this, but I'm going to write it anyway — the NBA playoffs have been outstanding, and I'm going to see my beloved Boston Celtics in Cleveland at 8 p.m. this Saturday.
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Celebrating Marty
Dear Marty,
I'm sorry that I root against your team, but I can't undo history. Please accept this audio.
Signed,
Nick
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Relive the magic of '07 in Funtime Billsland
Hey folks,
I've received a number of emails since the new site went up about the availability of our Funtime Billsland bit segments from after Bills losses in 2007, and I've responded by posting all of them in the "Bits" folder in the Audio Vault, as well as a Funtime Sabresland bit that was also requested.
http://wgr550.com/Audio-Archive---Bits/1271148
Thanks for asking, and listening,
Nick
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"Draft cram session" by Nick Mendola
Nick reveals whose stock is rising and reviews the boatload of prospect interviews he conducted over the past several weeks. Here's a hint: He really likes his latest interviews with UNC defensive tackle and likely first-round pick Kentwan Balmer and Missouri tight end Martin Rucker.
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4/25 DRAFT PODCAST- Kentwan Balmer & Rich Eisen
Nick Mendola's final 2008 Draft Podcast for WGR features the NFL Network's Rich Eisen and North Carolina DT Kentwan Balmer. April 25.
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4/23 DRAFT PODCAST- Nick & Howard
What's the third-most important need for the Bills in this weekend's draft? Nick Mendola and Howard Simon have your answer. April 23.
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