December 23, 2008

The Mourning After: Year in Review


There are a lot of great moments that define a year. And 2008 was no different. We witnessed great finals, plays, and players take center stage. We were lucky to see so much great action, so lets take a look back at 2008.

- The New England Patriots headed into Super Bowl XL II undefeated and huge favorites over the New York Giants. One problem though for the Patriots, the Giants defensive line was one of the best units ever. The Patriots went down and the 72 Dolphins rejoiced.

- Ohio St. played in a second straight National Championship against an SEC opponent, and where blown out once again. Some things just never change.

- We witnessed one of the greatest NCAA National Championship ever. Kansas was trailing by nine points with two minutes left against Memphis. The Jayhawks stormed back and Mario Chalmers hit a dramatic game-tying three. Kansas would eventually take the championship right out of Memphis's hands.

- Michael Phelps won eight gold medals at the Olympics, and then everyone realized how big of douche he is after that.

- We witnessed one of the greatest U.S. Open of all-time. On the 18Th green, Tiger Woods sunk an 12-foot punt to force a playoff with fan favorite Rocco Mediate. Tiger would take the Open title, but would be forced to sit out the rest of the year with a busted up leg.

- The Wimbledon finale was also one of the greatest of all-time. Roger Federer was suppose to be unbeatable on grass. Rafael Nadal made the final look easy for the first two sets, then Federer stormed back in the next two sets. Nadal had to finish off Roger in the 5Th set to claim the title and the number one ranking in the world.

- The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers renewed their rivalry in the NBA finals. The Boston Big Three were too much for the soft Lakers. Kobe Bryant is still looking for a title without Shaq.

- The Tampa Bay Rays shocked everyone and made it to the World Series. Once they got there though, the Philadelphia Philies won their first title since 1980, and the first Philadelphia title since 1982.

- Jimmie Johnson dominated NASCAR once again. Some things never change.

- Andruw Jones signed a huge deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. One problem though, he was overweight and became one of the biggest free agent busts of all time.

- Josh Hamilton stole every one's heart with his story of redemption and his home run derby showing at Yankee stadium.

- Roger Clemens took his story to congress only to blame everyone for the Mitchell Report except for himself.

- John Daly was once again a train wreck, like I said nothing changes.

- Brett Favre retired, wanted back, fought the with the Packers, and was finally traded to the New York Jets. Now the Jets and Favre are fighting for a playoff spot.

- Stephen Curry and Davidson stole every one's heart this year in the NCAA tournament.

- We had controversy with the BCS. Do you see a pattern here.

- Donovan McNabb didn't know that there could be ties in the NFL.

- The Lions could be the first team ever to go winless in a 16 game season. We are all praying they finish the year strong and go winless.

- Isiah Thomas and Matt Millen were finally let go from their positions. And the teams are still horrible.

- Kimbo Slice folded faster than the EliteXC.

- Rain delayed the World Series. Bud Selig still has a befuddled look.

- Yankees didn't make it to the playoffs. Hank Steinbrenner's and ESPN heads exploded.

- Dick Vitale is still annoying people.

- Tyler Hansborough and Tim Tebow are still worshiped.

- Donald Trump called A-Rod a choker. Get in line Don.

- Charlie Weis is still not fired.

- Auburn made a surprising hire and infuriated Charles Barkley at the same time.

- Cincinnati Reds batted out of order. Just Dusty Baker going Dusty Baker.

- Manny Ramirez quited on the Red Sox. Just Manny going Manny.

- Al Davis is still alive and kicking. This time he used an over head projector to fire Lane Kiffin.

- The Mets choked again. And Cole Hamels let them know about it.

- Jason Giambi passed around a golden thong to his teammates.

- The Celtics started off red hot and are currently on a 18 game winning streak.

My Favorite Moment: Anthony Kim and the USA team beat down the European team in the Ryder Cup. And of course the Euro's were poor sports and called the American team classless.

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