Giant Weekend?

The San Francisco Giants are currently two games ahead of the San Diego Padres in the NL West.  They recently swept the Arizona Diamonbacks in a slugfest of a series.  This has been one of the most exciting division races this year and it all comes down to this week when the Giants host the Padres.  The Giants only need one win against their rivals to clinch their first division and playoff birth since 2003.  Will this happen Friday night October 1?  I don't think so.  It could come down to the last game of the series and with the Giants having timely pitching and hitting and players such as catcher Buster Posey and pitcher Matt Cain, it could a Giant weekend indeed.

Injury Prone?

Recently the NFL, players union and commissioner Roger Goodell met to discuss the issue of expanding the season to 18 games.  Now I am not a fan of this because of the possible injuries these athletes can face.  Football is a brutal sport no doubt and 16 games takes a toll on one's body.  Just look at the injuries that are already occuring and we just finished week three.  If they expand to 18 games then there is going to be more injuries that can affect a players season obviously but also the rest of his life after football i.e. concussions.  Now football is what everyone looks forward to each week and most in my opinion like the fact that the season could possibly move to 18 games.  However I think you have to look at what could happen to these athletes in the long run.  Also, I think they should just stay traditional with 16 games, you dont see the MLB changing from 162 games to say 182.  What are your thoughts on this issue?

Kolb Husked

Recently Andy Reid head coach of the Eagles announced that he has changed his mind and will be starting Mike Vick over Kevin Kolb.  This seemed to be for only week three however Reid has said he did it because he wants Vick as the starter for the rest of the season.  This is the right move in my opinion.  If someone goes down with an injury, suspension or something else, and the next person to take over shows something special, i.e. Mike Vick in week 2, then he should continue to play or at least until there is a reason someone (Reid) shouldn't start him.  It would be one thing if Vick had a poor outing but when someone with his caliber of skill and the damage he can do on the field, you have to stick with him.  How do you feel about this situation with Vick as the starter the rest of the season?

A Little Introduction

My name is Matt McHenry and I am currently a sophmore Sport Management Major.  My hometown is Latrobe PA, home of Steeler Training Camp and Arnold Palmer.  I enjoy playing baseball, golf and basketball.  Baseball is my favorite sport and in the summer I play in a wood bat league and help coach my old Legion team.  My favorite team is the Boston Red Sox however my favorite player is Mark Teixeira of the New York Yankees.   I have had the pleasure of meeting him in person since his Uncle was one of my High School varsity baseball coaches.  After graduation I plan on working in baseball either in Minor League or MLB.  My dream is to work with the Red Sox as an equipment manager or facilities operations manager.