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SportsThenandNow

As long as I can remember, sports have been a big part of my life. I learned to read at age four so I could read the back of my baseball cards. As a kid, I lived and died with the Baltimore Orioles and Dallas Cowboys of the 1970s and early 1980s. In College I worked in the Sports Information Office at James Madison University and then spent a year interning with the Philadelphia Eagles and Richmond Braves. I then spent 15 years as a Sports Information Director and Assistant Athletic Director before leaving the sports world. But, sports is in my blood and I've created my new blog -Sports Then and Now- as my attempt to analyze the events shaping today's sports world through the context of how they relate to the history of sports.

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New York Mets – Anatomy of a Franchise: Part 4, Was 1969 A Fluke?
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New York Mets – Anatomy of a Franchise: Part 4, Was 1969 A Fluke?
— sportsthenandnow.com — After their miracle season in 1969, the Mets remained a contender for the next five years. Bob Scheffing was promoted to the Mets General Manager after the untimely death of Johnny Murphy in January 1970. The Mets had just come off their “Miracle” season of 1969 with their first Playoff, ... (more) New York Mets – Anatomy of a Franchise: Part 4, Was 1969 ...

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Novak Djokovic: Time For The Surge
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Novak Djokovic: Time For The Surge
— sportsthenandnow.com — Novak Djokovic will need to toss away his recent disappointments if he wants to move to the top of the tennis world in 2010. 2007 Remember two years ago at the U.S. Open? Remember how happy Novak Djokovic was and how happy he made the New York crowds with his impersonations of Maria ... (more) Novak Djokovic: Time For The Surge

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A Little Bit About Sternaman
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A Little Bit About Sternaman
— chicago.sportsthenandnow.com — Gregg Sternaman being hugged by one of his Highland Park football players Through my promoting of the award winning children’s story, A Glove of Their Own , I have been introduced to some tremendous human beings and some absolutely incredible causes. Coach Bob Salomon, the coach of A ... (more) A Little Bit About Sternaman

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Happy to Donate My Space to “A Little Bit About Sternaman”
sportsthenandnow.com - 24 hours ago
Happy to Donate My Space to “A Little Bit About Sternaman”
— sportsthenandnow.com — Gregg Sternaman being hugged by one of his Highland Park football players Through my promoting of the award winning children’s story, A Glove of Their Own , I have been introduced to some tremendous human beings and some absolutely incredible causes. Coach Bob Salomon, the coach of A ... (more) Happy to Donate My Space to “A Little Bit About Sternaman”

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Waiting For The Weekend: Awards and Astronauts
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Waiting For The Weekend: Awards and Astronauts
— sportsthenandnow.com — Zach Greinke had the lowest ERA by an American League pitcher since Pedro Martinez in 2000. This week we look at the transition that has taken place in what voters consider important in selecting the Cy Young Award winner. We also look at a former star athlete who now is really shooting for ... (more) Waiting For The Weekend: Awards and Astronauts

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Who is Sebastian Vollmer?
boston.sportsthenandnow.com - 42 hours ago
Who is Sebastian Vollmer?
— boston.sportsthenandnow.com — Rookie Sebastian Vollmer has made his presence felt in New England. Everyone is probably wondering who this Sebastian Vollmer kid is? Who is this rookie offensive lineman who single handedly shut down Joey Porter and Dwight Feeney in successive week? What first year player could possibly ... (more) Who is Sebastian Vollmer?

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Rondo and Celtics Golden Against Warriors, 109-95
boston.sportsthenandnow.com - 2 days ago
Rondo and Celtics Golden Against Warriors, 109-95
— boston.sportsthenandnow.com — Rajon Rondo helped the Celtics break their 2 game losing streak. I would not classify the Celtics 109-95 victory, over the Warriors on Wednesday night, a nail biter. There were, however, tense and shaky moments early on. The Celtics started the game in usual fashion, struggling on defense ... (more) Rondo and Celtics Golden Against Warriors, 109-95

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Boston Sports Through the Eyes of a Fan
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Boston Sports Through the Eyes of a Fan
— boston.sportsthenandnow.com — There is no better palce to watch baseball than at Fenway Park. Imagine getting to enjoy a hot dog and beer at Fenway Park and being able to call it “research!” That is just the kind of hardship that Christopher Klein had to endure while writing his book, The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to ... (more) Boston Sports Through the Eyes of a Fan

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Week 11 NFL Preview: Jets At Patriots
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Week 11 NFL Preview: Jets At Patriots
— boston.sportsthenandnow.com — Jerod Mayo and the Patriots D must use their "disrespect" against the Jets this week. Overview: The Jets-Patriots rivalry has always been heated and this matchup will be no different. The Patriots (6-3) have something to prove after their implosion in Indy. The Jets (4-5) have been ... (more) Week 11 NFL Preview: Jets At Patriots

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10 Observations After 10 Weeks of NFL 2009
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10 Observations After 10 Weeks of NFL 2009
— sportsthenandnow.com — Things sure have flipped in the NFL. The New Orleans Saints are among the best teams while the St. Louis Rams are vying for the title of worst team in the league. With weeks of the NFL season now in the books, here are 10 observations about what we have seen so far and what we could see ... (more) 10 Observations After 10 Weeks of NFL 2009

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College Football Week 12 Predictions: Can You Top The Zultan?
sportsthenandnow.com - 3 days ago
College Football Week 12 Predictions: Can You Top The Zultan?
— sportsthenandnow.com — Don’t be sad. It had to happen. Zultan faces the inevitable end of the season. Soon you will not have the all — seeing one to kick around anymore, to paraphrase the often hilarious Richard Nixon! This is Zultan’s last regular fearless prediction column of 2009. Hibernation mercifully ... (more) College Football Week 12 Predictions: Can You Top The ...

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Big Ten Week 12 Fearless Predictions: Top The Zultan
chicago.sportsthenandnow.com - 3 days ago
Big Ten Week 12 Fearless Predictions: Top The Zultan
— chicago.sportsthenandnow.com — Don’t be sad. It had to happen. Zultan faces the inevitable end of the season. Soon you will not have the all — seeing one to kick around anymore, to paraphrase the often hilarious Richard Nixon! This is Zultan’s last regular fearless prediction column of 2009. Hibernation mercifully ... (more) Big Ten Week 12 Fearless Predictions: Top The Zultan

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Bears Keep Falling In NFL Power Rankings
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Bears Keep Falling In NFL Power Rankings
— chicago.sportsthenandnow.com — The loss to the 49ers keeps the Bears falling in the weekly power rankings. Here are the Week 11 Bears power rankings from various sites around the web: ESPN: #23 (Last week: 19) Analysis, “The Bears have lost four of their past five.” Yahoo Sports: #23 (Last week: 20) Analysis, ... (more) Bears Keep Falling In NFL Power Rankings

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Week 11 Big Ten Power Rankings: Buckeyes Still Rule The Roost
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Week 11 Big Ten Power Rankings: Buckeyes Still Rule The Roost
— chicago.sportsthenandnow.com — It wasn't easy, but Ohio State maintained their hold on the Big Ten with a win over Iowa. #1 Ohio State (#10) defeated Iowa (#13) in Columbus The Buckeyes [9-2, 6-1] hung on in overtime to defeat a depleted Hawkeye team 27-24. With Iowa’s starting QB Ricky Stanzi on the bench unable to ... (more) Week 11 Big Ten Power Rankings: Buckeyes Still Rule The ...

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Ravens Release Steve Hauschka
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Ravens Release Steve Hauschka
— baltimore.sportsthenandnow.com — The Ravens finally get rid of kicker Steve Hauschka after he missed a couple of key field goals during the season. So the Ravens hope to get someone that can make some big field goals in the near furture. This was a good move for the Ravens as they get ready to face the Colts [...] (more) Ravens Release Steve Hauschka

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