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“Mistakes are your best assets. They hone your skills and develop your creativity. Don’t be afraid to make them, the more the merrier.” From Barry Kibrick Eric Metaxas the right-wing author and radio talk show host, once said when he was talking about one of his books and I’m paraphrasing: “We’re all a bunch a screw […]
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I'm not sure a lot of NFL history fans are aware of this, but the Colts Mike Curtis, who is one of the best linebackers ever, started off as a fullback. I think it's safe to say that Don Shula was smart to switch Curtis to LB.The Bears were 9-5 in 1965, with rookies Dick Butkus and Gayle Sayers and had a very good team. The Colts were 10-3 and this close to getting to the NFL Championship, before losing out to the Green Bay Packers. So this was an excellent matchup.Historically at least, the Redskins-Cowboys rivalry, has been the best rivalry in the #NFCEast, at least. Especially in the 1970s and 80s when you look at all the regular season, playoff games, championships, all the great games they had against each other, how the fans and players feel about each other. For two decades there wasn't a better rivalry in the #NFL, then what the #Redskins and #Cowboys had with each other.Historically at least, the Redskins-Cowboys rivalry, has been the best rivalry in the #NFCEast, at least. Especially in the 1970s and 80s when you look at all the regular season, playoff games, championships, all the great games they had against each other, how the fans and players feel about each other. For two decades there wasn't a better rivalry in the #NFL, then what the #Redskins and #Cowboys had with each other.When I was a kid, I always looked forward to those two #RedskinsEagles games every year, because those games were always wars in the 1980s and 90s, because the teams and fans hated each other so much and the teams were always big, strong, and physical. One of the most under-appreciated rivalries in the #NFL.When I was a kid, I always looked forward to those two #RedskinsEagles games every year, because those games were always wars in the 1980s and 90s, because the teams and fans hated each other so much and the teams were always big, strong, and physical. One of the most under-appreciated rivalries in the #NFL.Follow Me on Facebook
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Portland Basketball Classics-Turner Sports: NBA 1991-Portland Blazers @ Detroit Pistons: Highlights
Source: This piece was originally posted at The New Democrat Plus A good early test for the 1991 Portland Blazers to see where they were in their season. Already off to a great start at 30-6 and in first place not … Continue reading
215 Hoops 1: Video: NBA-TV: The Detroit Pistons Reign of the Late 1980s Early 1990s: The Ultimate Unit of the NBA
I don’t know if there’s been a franchise that had a team of an era that better represented the city they represented than the Bad Boys Detroit Pistons of the late 1980s early 1990s. Detroit is the ultimate blue-collar big … Continue reading
Posted in NBA Classic
Tagged Bad Boys Pistons, Detroit Pistons, National Basketball Association, NBA History, NBA-TV
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Detroit Pistons Official: Video: Unforgettable Moments: The Jordan Rules
The Jordan Rules was a Detroit Pistons defense that was designed to stop the great Michael Jordan from the Chicago Bulls. It was created by the great Pistons point guard Isaiah Thomas and one of the Pistons assistant coaches. I … Continue reading
Super Lue-HBO Films: Magic & Bird- a Courtship of Rivals
This post was originally posted at The New Democrat This film is about the two men who saved the National Basketball Association in the 1980s. And to know that, you have to be familiar with the NBA back in the … Continue reading
Gear Master: NBA 1990-NBA Finals-Game 5-Detroit Pistons @ Portland Blazers: Highlights
Source:The New Democrat “Got a request? Leave a comment here. http://ask.fm/gearmast3r The best highlights from the 1990 NBA Finals Game 5.” From Gear Master The Blazers probably peaked a season too early in 1990 and not prepared to play in the … Continue reading
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Tagged 1990, 1990 Detroit Pistons, 1990 NBA Finals, 1990 Portland Blazers, 1990 Portland Trail Blazers, America, CBS Sports, Detroit Pistons, Dick Stocton, Hubie Brown, National Basketball Association, NBA on CBS, Oregon, Portland, Portland Blazers, Portland Oregon, Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Veterans Memorial Coliseum, The 1990s, United States
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Merkin Muffly-CBS Sports: NBA 1983-ECQF-Game 3: Atlanta Hawks @ Boston Celtics: Highlights
This post was originally posted at The New Democrat The Hawks and Celtics had a pretty good rivalry with each other in the 1980s, especially in the late 80s where they seemed to meet in the Eastern Conference Playoffs every … Continue reading
Lamar Matic: Video: CBS Sports: NBA 1975-ECSF-Game 4-Washington Wizards @ Buffalo Braves: Bob McAdoo Scores 50 Points
. This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger Anytime there’s a choice between having the player who scored the most points in a game and the team that scored the most points in a game, especially … Continue reading