Archive for April, 2010

MWAA and WMATA fighting over rail car costs

Dulles Rail Project hits a snag — railcar costs – WTOPThe Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is building the Silver Line, but the Washington Metropolitian Transit Authority is going to run it. They are fighting over what rail cars will cost, oh joy.

Penn State 2010 football schedule as of 04.22.2010

The 2010 Penn State Nittany Lions football schedule has a few kickoff times now (Intercollegiate Athletics). Their Big Ten opener against the Hawkeyes in Iowa City will be on ESPN, ESPN2 or ABC. The Michigan game, from University Park will also be at night on one of those networks.
09/04/10 vs. Youngstown State University [...]

Nats Jason Marquis to the DL

Jason Marquis placed on 15-day disabled list – The PostThat’s a good place for him. The big free agent pitcher has an ERA over 20 and “loose bodies” in his elbow.
His replacement, Luis Atilano has a 2-0 record and 1.64 at AAA Syracuse. He also has the knowledge that giving up less than 2 runs [...]

Thomas Boswell chat 04.22.2010

Ask Boswell: Nats’ start, Caps playoffs and Redskins draft – The Post“Washington Post sports columnist Thomas Boswell takes your questions about the start of the Nationals’ season, the Caps’ playoff series against Montreal and the Redskins draft prospects.”
Nats above .500, Caps in control — it’d be a great chat if the NFL Draft wasn’t about [...]

Caps beat Habs, lead series 3-1

Washington Capitals beat Montreal Canadiens, 6-3, in Game 4 of series – The PostCapitals take command of series – The Montreal GazetteWith my parenting responsibilities concluded for the evening, I sat down to watch the Washington Capitals. It was the second period and they were losing to the Montréal Canadiens 2-1 and and just after [...]

Nats get win #8, comeback to beat Rockies

Ryan Zimmerman hurts hamstring as Washington Nationals rally past Colorado Rockies – The PostNats show grit, but no one’s watching – Nats InsiderLefty John Lannan got off to a shaky start last night, giving up 3 runs before through 3 innings. The Washington Nationals caught up quickly and took a 4-3 lead over the Colorado [...]

Blue White Roundtable – Blue White 2010

Ah spring, when a young man’s fancy turns to… football.
1. Big Ten expansion talk is heating back up, with word coming out of an “accelerated timetable.” We’ll split this question three ways:a) What should the Big Ten do?
They should be prepared to add none, one or three new universities. Notre Dame should only be [...]

Colorado rocks Olsen; Nats back at .500 after blowout

Washington Nationals struggle from the start again in 10-4 loss to Colorado Rockies – The PostThe consistently inconsistent Nats – The Wash. TimesA heavy-hearted win for Rockies over Washington – – Denver PostThe Washington Nationals starting pitching has been going to extremes lately. Saturday was a feast with Liván Hernández going the distance with [...]

Penn State: An Aric Heffelfinger update!

Penn State Spring Football: Whatever Happened to Aric Heffelfinger? – StateCollege.comAric Heffelfinger is perhaps the biggest Blue White Game folk hero of our time. He starred at running back in the 2002 game but was never heard from again. His stats that day 5 carries, 92 yards. The walk-on could never break through and only [...]

Capitals take game 3, series lead over Canadiens

Washington Capitals rout Montreal Canadiens in Game 3, 5-1 – The PostHigh-powered Caps use Habs for target practice – The Montreal GazetteThe Washington Capitals scored on the Montréal Canadiens 4 times in the second period, led first by a Boyd Gordon short-handed tally. Gordon also won 13 of 15 faceoffs. Goalie Jaroslav Halak was pulled [...]

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