http://www.sbnation.comhttp://www.sbnation.com/users/Intellectual%20Derriere Posts made by Intellectual Derriere on SB Nation http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2009/4/21/847207/tough-night Intellectual Derriere Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:54:34 -0000 <p>I didn't get home from work until the 3rd period was already underway.&nbsp; Because of the craptastic market I live in, I couldn't even get updates on the game during my 1 hour drive home.&nbsp; I frantically turned the TV on and tuned in VS. to see the game.</p> <p>It was like getting hit with a sledgehammer.&nbsp; I couldn't believe the score was 3 - 0 Caps.&nbsp; I called a friend and asked him what happened.&nbsp; He told me about Callahan hitting the post,&nbsp;the Caps scoring on the resulting rush, the penalties and all.&nbsp; I watched the rest of that period, but I was just numb the rest of the night.&nbsp;</p> <p>To paraphrase quote a myriad of characters from any George Lucas film...Going into game three..."I had a bad feeling about this..."&nbsp; Now JRS will tell you that's not unusual for me.&nbsp; I never thought the Rangers would sweep the Caps.&nbsp; I was, and still am, expecting the split at the Garden.&nbsp; Game three wasn't meant to be.&nbsp; Now let's move on to Game 4 and get back to smart Hockey.</p> http://www.bigblueview.com/2008/10/14/635177/what-s-the-fascination-wit Intellectual Derriere Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:28:38 -0000 <p>Tynes???&nbsp; I don't get it.&nbsp; Yeah, Carney is 72 years old, and his kicking shoe is older then a couple pair of Jim's undies, but he's still outperforming Tynes.</p> <p>Tynes had his best season ever last year, and Carney (Again 72 years old) is outperforming him.&nbsp; Carney's KO's are still longer than Tynes.&nbsp; Carney has only missed 8 PAT in a 23 year career, to Tynes 6 PAT misses in a 4yr career.</p> <p>It can't be only his age, because kickers of Tynes ability are a dime a dozen.&nbsp; I just don't get it.&nbsp; Somebody, please tell me why they are even considering keeping Tynes over Carney?</p>