The TEN
(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)
1—Los Angeles Dodgers’ closer Edwin “El Sugar” Diaz to have surgery for loose bodies in elbow.
2—Los Angeles Kings face Colorado Avalanche in game two of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Avalanche lead the series, 1-0.
3—Former West Covina Bulldog linebacker Roger Paez turns 33 today.
4—Billy Donovan steps down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls after six seasons.
5—Legendary Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders linebacker, Rod Martin has passed away. He was 72.
6—Atlanta Hawks beat the New York Knicks 107-106 in the NBA playoffs. Knicks only scored 15 points in fourth quarter.
7—On this day in 1994 Eddie Murray sets the record for switch hit home runs in a game at 11.
8—“An old song goes: ‘the games people play, every night and every day; never sayin’ what they mean, and never meaning what they say.” So true for all these guys who make smooth, non-volatile statements on their way out, especially at such a late date…”—MVS commentator “Educated Guess” on Rand Holdren’s departure from Maranatha.
9—Kevin Durant remains a game time decision for the Houston Rockets, who face the Los Angeles Lakers tonight in game two of their NBA playoff series. Note: A single ticket, upper level at Crypto, will cost you $203.
10—In a 2014 Tweet from Dan Patrick show producer Paul Pabst “Reggie Miller said he would take Bird over LeBron as his teammate…at their peak.”
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Years ago, when Crypto was called Staples, I had lower-level seats, and at halftime, I went up to see what the upper level view was. Trust me, you don’t want to pay for seats in that area of the arena. Way up there, you feel like you’re not even in the building, but instead looking down from the Goodyear blimp. This unfortunate situation has been caused by the money-grubbing need to have all those luxury suites piled on top of the lower level. To show how serious I am, I would decline FREE upper level tickets to game seven of the NBA championship…they are that bad.
From Joe T.: When I was young, I’d have done anything to be at the Forum…but you’re right. Unless I was in the press box, for most of these stadiums and arenas, I’d rather watch the game from the RamCave. Traffic, costs beyond ticket price, and the lottery of who you’re sitting with and around are great persuaders to stay home.
#8. The MVS sure has a diverse group of commenters!
From MVS Staff: Only the best make the cut.