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Monday, July 24, 2006 - Posts
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By Jeremy Brunner
Half-season picks are just about as important as that highly coveted Preseason MWC freshman of the year that they just gave to McKay Jacobson of BYU. Why do we give a frosh of the year, for kids who have yet to play a college down? Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
When I watched the World Cup finale yesterday, I was impressed by the high quality of play. I enjoyed the Italians flopping, and the French stepping up their game and flopping just as well, and getting a penalty kick out of it. But Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
There is a heated argument I have had with my co-worker Wesley Ruff over the years. He claims that the teams from the old days are just as good as the squads you see today. Although his argument is usually centered around the NBA, I Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
On some holidays, like Christmas, New Years' Eve, Easter, Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July; I wonder why one would get into a business that requires you to work pretty much all holidays. I know, I know, we get paid Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
I listen to sports radio. I'm not proud of it, in fact I hate it. But in my line of work, I can't really afford to miss the latest big trade or breaking news. So I listen, all the while biting my tongue. And then it happens. It happens every Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
This is a Glog or game log, an idea stolen from my brother at CBSSportsline.com, and the classic draft diaries of ESPN.com's Bill Simmons. 5:10 Stephen A. Smith takes the night's first shot at Michael Jordan. He has made the trip from Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
If you've read my mock draft, and I'm sure you have, you are probably looking for my round two picks. Not gonna happen. I don't have the patience, or the ability to pull it off. But I will list some guys the Jazz should consider. Utah Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
Every so-called expert in the country has a mock draft, so why can't I? Remember this is a mock draft, so if the real draft doesn't go down exactly like these predictions, be sure to write me nasty emails telling me what a moron Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
We all knew John Ellinger would get some kind of fine from Major League Soccer for his comments. But this is hard to believe. Today it was announced that Ellinger would be suspended for this Saturday's game against the New England Revolution, Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
To the many avid readers of my blog, I offer an apology. Its been awhile since my last offering, but I do have a good excuse. My wife recently had our third daughter, so I've been home with the girls. But I'm back now, just in time Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
For those of you who don't think Americans care about the World Cup I offer this story. Back in 2002, there was a miscommunication somewhere in the ABC4 compound, and our station aired infomercials instead of the World Cup Finals. This Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
Its getting tougher and tougher every year to predict just how good a player will be in the NBA, based on his college play. The best case-study in this phenomenon is J.J. Redick. This guy averaged 27 points a game in one of the best Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
In a sad bit of news, former NFL star Craig "Ironhead" Hayward passed away at the age of 39. He will best be remembered, by me, for his historic 3,000 yard season with the Atlanta Falcons on the video game Super Tecmo Bowl 3. Its a Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
Do you remember those old NBA commercials? The ones that said, "the NBA its FAN-tastic." They were always entertaining, or at least begged the classic SNL question: Who are the ad wizards who came up with this one? Well for about five Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
I just couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the story last week: the Knicks were reportedly negotiating a contract buyout with Larry Brown. This is the latest in a string of incidents involving Coach Brown that just tend to get me all Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
Its that time of year, when we find the only thing all year more meaningless than spring football. The Utah Jazz work out potential prospects(some of them with a better chance of winning American Idol than making an NBA roster) Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
This past Saturday, I was among 14,000 men, women and children running, walking or wheeling 5 kilometers. Its the annual Race for the Cure. This years' race brought in more than $500,000 for *** cancer research. It was a great race Read More
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By Jeremy BrunnerToday I was among the members of the ABC4 team in the inaugural "Utah Blaze Skills Challenge". All I can say is wow. Just when you think you are semi-athletic, something like this comes along and totally proves you wrong. Our team was Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
Don't you just love it when a sports 'pundit' will scream at the top of their lungs, or a columnist will rave about the indignity of something that is so obvious. They really have to shout to get their point across on something controversial Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
Whenever anything happens in the world of sports, I have this habit of blaming it on the Racist White Media. I am kidding, I don't really believe that the Racist White Media depicts white athletes in a favorable light, while portraying Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
Dig this picture, if you will. You are sitting at work, at your desk one day, and a genie magically appears before your eyes. He offers you a pill. This 'magic' pill will make you the very best in the world at what you do. You will Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
NBA Playoff Preview
Milwaukee vs. DetroitThe Pistons had one of the best regular seasons of all time. Former Ute Andrew Bogut will have his hands full in his first postseason experience. Pistons in 5Chicago vs. MiamiThis is the time Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
The latest NBA trade rumor has the Utah Jazz sending Carlos Boozer to Memphis. There is nothing that I hate more than trade rumors. Mostly because that's all they are...rumors. I picture lazy NBA "writers" sitting in their hotel rooms Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
What is it about the NFL Draft? This event can turn an intelligent man like Kent Rupe into a vegetable for nearly two straight days. Don't get me wrong. I am among the biggest NFL fans our there, but I just can't get into it. Among Read More
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The List - NBA MVP
As voted by the ABC4 sports department
10. Tony Parker9. Tim Duncan8. Elton Brand7. Shawn Marion6. Chauncey Billups5. Dwayne Wade4. Kobe Bryant3. Steve Nash2. Dirk Nowitski1. LeBron JamesWesley Ruff's top 1010. Pau Gasol9. Vince Carter8. Read More
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The List - Best Utah Jazz Guards of All Time10. Howard Eisley9. Raja Bell8. Pete Maravich7. Theodore "Blue" Edwards6. Bobby Hansen5. Jeff Malone4. Rickey Green3. Jeff Hornacek2. Darryl Griffith1. John StocktonAgree/Disagree? Post below Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
Has there ever been a player cursed more by Jazz fans than Greg Ostertag? Fans expected more from a guy who once signed for more money than Karl Malone was making. He showed the flashes of brilliance, followed by floodlights of inconsistency.When Read More
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The ListAs voted by the ABC4 Sports Department.Greatest Centers in Utah Jazz history10. Greg Foster9. Mike Brown8. Felton Spencer7. Ben Poquette6. Jeff Wilkins5. Rich Kelley4. Mehmet Okur3. Greg Ostertag2. Antoine Carr1. Mark EatonAgree/Disagree? Post Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
This year boasts the most wide-open NBA MVP race in my lifetime. Here is a short list of reasonable MVP candidates:Chauncey Billups - When in doubt, its always safe to go with the best player on the best team. That would be Billups, Read More
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The ListAs voted by the ABC4 Sports DepartmentGreatest Forwards in Utah Jazz history10. David Benoit9. John Drew8. Matt Harpring7. Carlos Boozer6. Tom Chambers5. Bryon Russell4. Andrei Kirilenko3. Thurl Bailey2. Adrian Dantley1. Karl MaloneAgree/Disagree? Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
Today, the ABC4 sports department was engulfed in a serious debate. Is Jeff Kent a Hall of Famer? I said no. Dana Greene(with Dodger blinders firmly in place) thinks Kent is good enough for Cooperstown. Kent Rupe, as is his tradition, Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
Before I get into my column praising the Patriots of George Mason, I have to address an important question that has come up. Is it okay, as a neutral fan, to root for a heavy favorite in a game, just because it will win you money? This Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
What a game. Though some may not admit to watching women's college basketball, I saw the Utes take on Maryland in the Elite 8, and it was a great matchup. Utah played like an underdog, getting tired out by the deeper Maryland squad. Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
Why is it, every sports radio jock in the country has to pile on, whenever any story deals with Terrell Owens? Just for once, I feel the need to be the only member of the media(anywhere?) who will defend this guy. The latest news: Owens Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
The first weekend of March Madness is behind us, and like most of the nation, I spent this morning ritualistically burning all my brackets. We knew there would be upsets, but when Ohio State lost to Georgetown, the rest of my daughter's Read More
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By Jeremy Brunner
Am I the only one who got sick to my stomach watching Selection Sunday? After the brackets were posted, the CBS announcers went after Craig Littlepage of the NCAA in an interview. The unforgivable Billy Packer was leading the way, giving Read More
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This list was voted on by the Hot Ticket Sports team, then we added the votes you submitted online.10. Dennis Hopper - Hoosiers9. Tom Hanks - A League of Their Own8. Paul Newman - Slap Shot7. Denzel Washington - Remember the Titans6. Kurt Russell - Miracle5. Read More
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We voted and you voted, here was the final tally in our vote for Best Actress
10. Goldie Hawn - Wildcats9. Geena Davis - A League of Their Own8. Amy Madigan - Field of Dreams7. Jessica Lange - Everybody's All-American6. Christine Taylor - Dodgeball5. Read More
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