For those of you who read this thing as much as possible I thank you and I want to say I'm sorry for the radio silence lately.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Case and Point Joins Electric Bilodeau
On the heels of the semi-popular debate on the Top 5 Sports TV Shows of All Time friend of the blog Kevin Bilodeau of the local CBS affiliate, WCSC-TV Live 5 News, asked me to come on his Podcast, Electric Bilodeau, and discuss some honorable mentions and the picks themselves.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wiffle With a Cause
Once again we team up with our friends at Big League Wiffle Ball, and this time it's for a very good cause.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Book Review- Those Guys Have All the Fun
Labels:
Book Review,
Chris Berman,
Dan Patrick,
ESPN,
Review,
Tony Kornheiser
Monday, July 4, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Top Five Sports TV Shows- #1
It's the Case and Point list of the Top Five Sports TV Shows. So far we've gone over a special honorable mention plus the fifth, fourth, third, and second ranked TV show. To see who ranks number one on the list, click below to read more!
*My huge TV knowledge revolves around pretty much anything from 1990, which even then is limited until about 1995 for the full spectrum of shows. Oh, and for this case ignoring reality shows like Hard Knocks and HBO's 24/7.
*My huge TV knowledge revolves around pretty much anything from 1990, which even then is limited until about 1995 for the full spectrum of shows. Oh, and for this case ignoring reality shows like Hard Knocks and HBO's 24/7.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Top Five Sports TV Shows- #2
It's the Case and Point list of the Top Five Sports TV Shows. So far we've gone over a special honorable mention plus the fifth, fourth, and third ranked TV show. To see who ranks number two on the list, click below to read more!
*My huge TV knowledge revolves around pretty much anything from 1990, which even then is limited until about 1995 for the full spectrum of shows. Oh, and for this case ignoring reality shows like Hard Knocks and HBO's 24/7.
*My huge TV knowledge revolves around pretty much anything from 1990, which even then is limited until about 1995 for the full spectrum of shows. Oh, and for this case ignoring reality shows like Hard Knocks and HBO's 24/7.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Top Five Sports TV Shows- #3
It's the Case and Point list of the Top Five Sports TV Shows. So far we've gone over a special honorable mention plus the fifth and fourth ranked TV show. To see who ranks third on the list, click below to read more!
*My huge TV knowledge revolves around pretty much anything from 1990, which even then is limited until about 1995 for the full spectrum of shows. Oh, and for this case ignoring reality shows like Hard Knocks and HBO's 24/7.
*My huge TV knowledge revolves around pretty much anything from 1990, which even then is limited until about 1995 for the full spectrum of shows. Oh, and for this case ignoring reality shows like Hard Knocks and HBO's 24/7.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Top Five Sports TV Shows- #4
It's the Case and Point list of the Top Five Sports TV Shows. So far we've gone over a special honorable mention plus our fifth ranked TV show. To see who ranks fourth in our list, click below to read more!
*My huge TV knowledge revolves around pretty much anything from 1990, which even then is limited until about 1995 for the full spectrum of shows. Oh, and for this case ignoring reality shows like Hard Knocks and HBO's 24/7.
*My huge TV knowledge revolves around pretty much anything from 1990, which even then is limited until about 1995 for the full spectrum of shows. Oh, and for this case ignoring reality shows like Hard Knocks and HBO's 24/7.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Top Five Sports TV Shows- #5
It's the Case and Point list of the Top Five Sports TV Shows. To check out the past entry, introduction and honorable mention, click here. To see who ranks fifth in our list, click below to read more!
*My huge TV knowledge revolves around pretty much anything from 1990, which even then is limited until about 1995 for the full spectrum of shows. Oh, and for this case ignoring reality shows like Hard Knocks and HBO's 24/7.
*My huge TV knowledge revolves around pretty much anything from 1990, which even then is limited until about 1995 for the full spectrum of shows. Oh, and for this case ignoring reality shows like Hard Knocks and HBO's 24/7.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Introduction- Top Five Sports TV Shows
It's the summer and I don't want to leave you high and dry despite a lack of news or stories. Instead it's time to get creative. As such I introduce you to a week long list: The Top Five Sports TV Shows of all time.
Labels:
Bob Costas,
Darryl Strawberry,
Mark McGwire,
MLB,
NFL,
NHL,
Olympics,
Top 5 Sports TV Shows
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Moneyball Trailer
It's one of the more intriguing sports movies in recent years, the movie adaptation of the Michael Lewis book Moneyball, about Oakland A's GM Billy Beane and his new way of looking at draft picks and players. Written by Steven Zaillian (Schindler's List, American Gangster, Gangs of New York) and Aaron Sorkin (A Few Good Men, The Social Network, The American President), and starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill it releases September 23rd. The first trailer was released today.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Can We Skip Game Seven?
We are mere hours from the start of Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals. No matter the outcome a team will be lifting Lord Stanley for the first time anyone under 35 can remember. Does either team really deserve it?
Labels:
Bill Belichick,
Boston Bruins,
Boston Celtics,
Boston Red Sox,
Daniel Sedin,
Henrik Sedin,
MLB,
NBA,
NFL,
NHL,
Playoffs,
Roberto Luongo,
Stanley Cup,
Vancouver Canucks,
Zdeno Chara
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Summer Lull
The joys of summer. Heat, humidity, and lots of sun. Living in Charleston, SC as I do these are guarantees every year between June and August. All across America, though, these months also guarantee one other thing: A summer sports lull.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Stanley Cup Finals Predictions
A fantastic first round of 7-1 in predictions for the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs quickly turned sour. After going 2-2 in the second round I went an abysmal 0-2 in the Conference Finals to stand at 9-5 overall. While it's not bad, it was time to call in the experts. It's the Stanley Cup Finals with special guest from Yahoo's Puck Daddy Sean Leahy.
Labels:
Boston Bruins,
NHL,
Playoffs,
Podcast,
Predictions,
Stanley Cup,
Vancouver Canucks
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
NBA Finals Predictions
It was a rocky go of it for the first two rounds, managing to go .500 (6-6) but a stride has been hit in the conference finals after going 2-0, taking the overall record in the NBA playoffs to 8-6. No matter what there can be pride in finishing over .500 but let's go for three games over, what do you say? Without further time wasted it's the predictions for the 2011 NBA Finals.
Labels:
Dallas Mavericks,
Miami Heat,
NBA,
NBA Finals,
Playoffs,
Predictions
Friday, May 27, 2011
CaP Archives: No Tom Brady A-OK
Before starting Case and Point I had been writing for years. Some of that writing took place on Bleacher Report. The summer time is traditionally pretty dull so I figured what better time to look back at some of my favorite pieces from Bleacher Report? Today, why No Tom Brady was A-OK
Labels:
Arizona Cardinals,
Dallas Cowboys,
Houston Texans,
Indianapolis Colts,
Jacksonville Jaguars,
New England Patriots,
NFL,
Pittsburgh Steelers,
San Diego Chargers,
San Fransisco 49ers,
Tom Brady
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
CaP Archives: Super Bowl XLIII More Than Magical
Before starting Case and Point I had been writing for years. Some of that writing took place on Bleacher Report. The summer time is traditionally pretty dull so I figured what better time to look back at some of my favorite pieces from Bleacher Report? Today, why Super Bowl XLIII was More than Magical.
Monday, May 23, 2011
If Lance Armstrong Cheated, Who Cares?
The whispers have been around for years and this past week one of his teammates has come out and said it, Lance Armstrong used PEDs. According to his United State Postal Service teammate Tyler Hamilton, Armstrong was one of many who used HGH and testosterone. But really, who cares?
Labels:
Alex Rodriguez,
Andy Pettite,
Barry Bonds,
David Ortiz,
Jason Giambi,
Lance Armstrong,
Mark McGwire,
MLB,
Roger Clemens
Friday, May 20, 2011
The Atlanta Thrashers Bum Rap
While nothing is official yet, it looks all but for certain that the Atlanta Thrashers will cease to be shortly. It's rather unfair. While I previously chided Atlanta fans for not coming through for the Thrashers, or almost any team, it's really not hard to blame them. What reason did they have to come? The poor team never had a chance.
Labels:
Atlanta Thrashers,
Carolina Hurricanes,
Florida Panthers,
Nashville Predators,
New Jersey Devils,
NHL,
Philadelphia Flyers,
Pittsburgh Penguins,
St. Louis Blues,
Tampa Bay Lightning
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Time for Damage Control in NFL
The NFL's lockout is in it's 69th day and by all accounts things are progressing. Very, very slowly. Both sides believe there will eventually be a resolution but right now both sides are also standing pat. The possibility remains that there will be parts of the season missed. But does it matter?
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Draft No Compensation for Cleveland
As the teen stood there, glasses on and bowtie adorning his neck, he waited to see if he was the good luck charm that the franchise had been hoping for after a lost year. Already awarded the fourth overall pick the son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, Nick, was their hope for the future of the franchise.
Labels:
Baron Davis,
Cleveland Cavaliers,
Derrick Williams,
Kyrie Irving,
Lebron James,
Los Angeles Clippers,
Miami Heat,
NBA
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Wanna Get Away?
So this video of a Houston Astros fan evading security when he ran on to the field is a few days old but I feel it needs mention on this blog. Since it's kind of awesome.
Monday, May 16, 2011
NBA Playoffs Conference Finals Predictions
A .500 first round (4-4) was met by an equally meh performance in the second round (2-2). With an overall record of 6-6 it shows I clearly need to brush up on my NBA, but once again I go on undaunted. As with the NHL the East and West are combined into one post. It's the Eastern and Western Conference Finals Predictions. Based on recent history, count on one of the predictions to be right.
Labels:
Chicago Bulls,
Dallas Mavericks,
Miami Heat,
NBA,
Oklahoma City Thunder,
Playoffs,
Predictions
Saturday, May 14, 2011
OJ Mayo and the Busted Trade
The Memphis Grizzlies are counting their blessings right now, and not just because they're one win away from reaching the Western Conference Finals for the first time in their history. Instead, it's because of a move that wasn't made at the trade deadline. It's a non-trade that is making all the difference in the Grizzlies deep run.
Labels:
Indiana Pacers,
Memphis Grizzlies,
NBA,
OJ Mayo,
Oklahoma City Thunder,
Playoffs,
San Antonio Spurs
Friday, May 13, 2011
NHL Playoffs Conference Finals Predictions
After a great first round (7-1) I wasn't so lucky in the second round. While I nailed the West I bombed the East and went 2-2, bringing me to 9-3 over all. In the past the East and West have shared separate days, not any more. Now it's the Conference Finals for the East and the West.
Labels:
Boston Bruins,
NHL,
Playoffs,
Predictions,
San Jose Sharks,
Tampa Bay Lightning,
Vancouver Canucks
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Diesel Moves into Neutral
Strange as it may seem, by all indications the loss of the Boston Celtics to the Miami Heat in this years playoffs mean the likely end to one the greats to ever play the game. We may likely never see Shaquille O'Neal on the hard court again.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The Playoffs Gutsiest Performances
Over the weekend we saw the Boston Celtics Rajon Rondo suffer a gruesome dislocated elbow only to come back and finish the game, including adding several buckets. While the next game for Rondo, back with a large pad on his elbow, didn't go so well as the Heat went up 3-1 in the series. Had the Celtics won the series it would have been one of the gutsiest performances in playoff history. Now it may well be a side note compared to these four.
Labels:
Carolina Hurricanes,
Dallas Cowboys,
Detroit Red Wings,
Los Angeles Dodgers,
Los Angeles Lakers,
MLB,
NBA,
New York Giants,
New York Knicks,
NFL,
NHL,
Oakland Athletics,
Playoffs
Monday, May 9, 2011
The Importance of .500
For many baseball teams reaching .500 in May is not a big deal. For some it's par for the course. For others it's a bit of a disappointment. For one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, reaching .500 is a momentous occasion.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
The Beauty and Burden of the (Playoff) Beard
Every April through June the NHL Playoffs happen. Sixteen teams start off with one lifting the Stanley Cup as a reward for their hard work. Each teams, however, takes on an additional burden. It's one that lies beyond the crest on the jersey, one that belongs to the city they live and work in. It's one that lies within the team as a symbol of unity and pride.
It's the playoff beard.
It's the playoff beard.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Why Washington Weeps
For the third season in a row a favored Washington Capitals team is knocked out of the NHL Playoffs much sooner than they could have been. Different teams each time did the trick: The trapping Canadiens, the streaking Lightning, and the eventual champion Penguins. Each time, though, there have been several constants. Each one has equal blame for their failure.
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Alex Ovechkin,
Bruce Boudreau,
John Carlson,
Mike Green,
Montreal Canadiens,
NHL,
Pittsburgh Penguins,
Playoffs,
Tampa Bay Lightning,
Washington Capitals
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Athletes and Social Media
More and more athletes are trying to brand themselves. The best example of these remains Chad Ochocinco of the Cincinnati Bengals. Releasing video games, having TV shows, being in commercials, and having a strong presence on the internet are vital to his lasting beyond his time on the football field. Most athletes are trying to emulate Ocho, but to what success?
Labels:
Chad Ochocinco,
Cincinnati Bengals,
New York Jets,
NFL,
Pittsburgh Steelers,
Rashard Mendenhall,
Santonio Holmes
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
NBA Playoffs Semi Finals Predictions- West Edition
After doing extremely well with the NHL picks, the NBA picks didn't fare so well. Going 4/8 is great in a batting average but not so much in predicting things. There's no quitting at Case and Point, though, and as such it's time to predict the Conference Semi Finals, or second round, of the NBA Playoffs. Yesterday the East, and now for the West.
Labels:
Dallas Mavericks,
Los Angeles Lakers,
Memphis Grizzlies,
NBA,
Oklahoma City Thunder,
Playoffs,
Predictions
Monday, May 2, 2011
NBA Playoffs Semi Finals Predictions- East Edition
After doing extremely well with the NHL picks, the NBA picks didn't fare so well. Going 4/8 is great in a batting average but not so much in predicting things. There's no quitting at Case and Point, though, and as such it's time to predict the Conference Semi Finals, or second round, of the NBA Playoffs. Tomorrow the West, for today it's the East.
Labels:
Atlanta Hawks,
Boston Celtics,
Chicago Bulls,
Eastern Conference,
Miami Heat,
NBA,
Playoffs,
Predictions
Sunday, May 1, 2011
NHL Playoffs Semi Finals Predictions- West Edition
After managing an impressive (if I do say so myself) seven of eight correct predictions in the quarters (thanks by the way, Buffalo) the first round is done and we're on to the second round of the 2011 NHL Playoffs. As is tradition (starting now) it's time for predictions. Yesterday, the East. Today, the West.
Labels:
Detroit Red Wings,
Nashville Predators,
NHL,
Playoffs,
Predictions,
San Jose Sharks,
Vancouver Canucks,
Western Conference
Saturday, April 30, 2011
NHL Playoffs Semi Finals Predictions- East Edition
After managing an impressive (if I do say so myself) seven of eight correct predictions in the quarters (thanks by the way, Buffalo) the first round is done and we're on to the second round of the 2011 NHL Playoffs. As is tradition (starting now) it's time for predictions. Tomorrow, the West. Today, the East.
Labels:
Boston Bruins,
Eastern Conference,
NHL,
Philadelphia Flyers,
Playoffs,
Predictions,
Tampa Bay Lightning,
Washington Capitals
Friday, April 29, 2011
NFL Draft First Round Thoughts
With the first round of the NFL Draft come and go a lot of thoughts surround. Reaches and steals, surprise picks and shocking drops. Here are some thoughts from the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
Labels:
AJ Green,
Carlos Dunlap,
Carolina Panthers,
Chicago Bears,
Cincinnati Bengals,
Jay Cutler,
Kansas City Chiefs,
Mark Ingram,
Minnesota Vikings,
New England Patriots,
NFL,
NFL Draft,
Nick Fairley
Thursday, April 28, 2011
More Events Need Draft Treatment
The NFL Draft is something unique and interesting. Though all major sports do a draft, none have the pomp and circumstance of the NFL Draft. It captures the attention, seeing these young men we watched play in college graduate to the next level, become men amongst men. In their nice suits and clean cuts, they are no longer the warrior they were on Saturdays. They are the clean cut career men subject to the whims of fans on Sundays.
Labels:
New York Jets,
NFL,
NFL Draft,
Pittsburgh Steelers
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
2011 NFL Mock Draft Round Up
While I'm not knowledged enough to present my own mock draft for the first round of the NFL Draft, I figured I'd present a nice little round up of those who are for those who are curious. Click below to read more and see who everyone thinks is going where!
Labels:
Auburn Tigers,
Cam Newton,
Carlos Dunlap,
Carolina Panthers,
Cincinnati Bengals,
Denver Broncos,
Marcell Dareus. AJ Green,
NFL,
NFL Draft,
Predictions,
Von Miller
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
The First Pick and Flawed Logic
In part two of our NFL Draft week we take a look at this year's first overall pick and the team that owns it: The Carolina Panthers.
Labels:
AJ Green,
Andrew Luck,
Cam Newton,
Carolina Panthers,
Jimmy Clausen,
NFL,
NFL Draft,
Nick Fairley,
Patrick Peterson,
Stanford Cardinal,
Tony Pike
Monday, April 25, 2011
The Caution of Cam
The 2011 NFL Draft is upon us and the hype machine is back in full effect. As usual the glamor position is getting the attention. Last year it was Sam Bradford, the year before that it was Matthew Stafford. The list goes on and on of the draft day delights that await to ride behind center. This year is no different. When Andrew Luck decided to stay behind in Stanford the attention shifted... to Cam Newton.
Labels:
Auburn Tigers,
Ben Roethlisberger,
Cam Newton,
Carolina Panthers,
Florida Gators,
Jimmy Clausen,
NFL Draft
Friday, April 22, 2011
Few Days Off
I've been on a posting binge lately, which is fine with me. I've loved it. However, I'm taking a few days off...
Thursday, April 21, 2011
NBA Playoffs Quarter Finals Predictions- West Edition
The second season has arrived for not one but two sports. While we covered the NHL pretty exhaustively, and will continue to throughout the post season, it was time to give the NBA the same love that the NHL got. The first round of the NBA Playoffs are under way. Eight teams in the East, eight teams in the West. We recently covered the East. Now it's time for the NBA Western Conference Quarter Finals:
Labels:
Dallas Mavericks,
Denver Nuggets,
Los Angeles Lakers,
Memphis Grizzlies,
NBA,
New Orleans Hornets,
Oklahoma City Thunder,
Portland Trail Blazers,
Predictions,
San Antonio Spurs,
Western Conference
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
NBA Playoffs Preview- Western Conference
While Case and Point is an NHL heavy blog, we try to keep our minds open to all things going on in the sports world. As such, we realized that there were other playoffs happening and we had to cover them somehow. That's right, the NBA Playoffs. The NHL Playoff Preview was such a success that we decided to do it again, enlisting the help of some friendly bloggers to cover their respective NBA teams. We recently did the East and now as well as gave our predictions for the East's first round. Tomorrow, our first round predictions for the West but without wasting any more time, I present to you the 2011 NBA Western Conference Playoff Preview.
Labels:
Dallas Mavericks,
Denver Nuggets,
Los Angeles Lakers,
Memphis Grizzlies,
NBA,
New Orleans Hornets,
Oklahoma City Thunder,
Playoffs,
Portland Trailblazers,
San Antonio Spurs,
Western Conference
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
NBA Playoffs Quarter Finals Predictions- East Edition
The second season has arrived for not one but two sports. While we covered the NHL pretty exhaustively, and will continue to throughout the post season, it was time to give the NBA the same love that the NHL got. The first round of the NBA Playoffs are under way. Eight teams in the East, eight teams in the West. The four match ups from the West come soon. Right now it's time for the NBA Eastern Conference Quarter Finals:
Labels:
Atlanta Hawks,
Boston Celtics,
Chicago Bulls,
Eastern Conference,
Indiana Pacers,
Miami Heat,
NBA,
New York Knicks,
Orlando Magic,
Philadelphia 76ers,
Playoffs,
Predictions
Monday, April 18, 2011
NBA Playoffs Preview- Eastern Conference
While Case and Point is an NHL heavy blog, we try to keep our minds open to all things going on in the sports world. As such, we realized that there were other playoffs happening and we had to cover them somehow. That's right, the NBA Playoffs. The NHL Playoff Preview was such a success that we decided to do it again, enlisting the help of some friendly bloggers to cover their respective NBA teams. Soon we will tackle the West and give you round one predictions for the East and West. For now, without wasting any more time, I present to you the 2011 NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Preview.
Labels:
Atlanta Hawks,
Boston Celtics,
Chicago Bulls,
Eastern Conference,
Indiana Pacers,
Miami Heat,
NBA,
New York Knicks,
Orlando Magic,
Philadelphia 76ers,
Playoffs
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Case and Point Reaches 100... Posts
Can you believe it? It's the 100th post for Case and Point. Between podcasts, predictions, opinions, and being on location that's a lot of words for one little blog. Help me celebrate Case and Point turning 100... posts.
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All Star Game,
Family Circle Cup,
Live,
NHL,
On Location,
Winter Classic,
WTA
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Family Circle Cup Media Blast
The folks at the Family Circle Cup in Daniel Island, SC were nice enough to grant us complete access to an event happening in our own back yard. For a week the top players in woman's tennis competed for a large pay check and a new title to make their own. We at Case and Point were lucky enough to be there for the big events and here is the visual proof.
Labels:
Caroline Wozniacki,
Chris Evert,
Family Circle Cup,
Jelena Jankovic,
John McEnroe,
Live,
Martina Navratilova,
On Location,
Todd Martin,
WTA
Friday, April 15, 2011
NHL Playoffs Quarter Finals Predictions- West Edition
It's that time of year where the NHL ends it's regular season. The annual tournament of attrition begins between sixteen teams, then narrowed down to one champion who will ultimately lift one of the greatest prizes in professional sports. To view the East predictions, click here. In the mean time, it's then first round of the 2010-2011 NHL Playoffs, and this is the Western Conference.
Labels:
Anaheim Ducks,
Chicago Blackhawks,
Detroit Red Wings,
Los Angeles Kings,
Nashville Predators,
NHL,
Phoenix Coyotes,
Playoffs,
Predictions,
San Jose Sharks,
Vancouver Canucks,
Western Conference
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