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The wizard of ... Steel City? (Caught On The Fly).(Column)
When it comes to linking Ben Howland with UCLA, all the connect-the-dots fit. He is personable, energetic and a SoCal native, and he has been deemed the Next Big Thing in coaching. But moving to Westwood isn't the no-brainer you'd think (please, no Steve Lavin jokes). Howland has his reasons why he'd like stay put at Pitt, namely: a fast-growing fan base, a brand spankin' new arena and a momentum-filled program steamrolling forward. Yet another 3-point play for which the Bruins have no answer.
The coach needs to buy a vowel; the G.M. needs to buy some players
It really, really hurts to watch the N-ugh!-gets play ball (considering his low threshold to pain, how does Marcus Camby do it?), but don't go thinking Jeff Bzdelik is turning into a Tim Floyd-type punch line. Bzdelik is getting passing grades for his teaching ability and the way he has handled a potluck rotation (half the talent of your average spread). That turns the heat on G.M. Kiki Vandeweghe. Kiki has the cash to wave at free agents, but when it comes to selling something to an NBA player, a rebuilding project ranks ...
- Bruce Froemming's home is behind the plate.(FEATURES)(CURRENTS)
- Newspaper article from: The Christian Science Monitor Kosa, Frank September 28, 2007 700+ words
...words that should be prohibited from appearing together for the rest of eternity. But only after this article. Because Bruce Froemming probably deserves the appellation. His legendary status derives not from bombs off a bat, flash with a mitt, or a proclivity...
- Bruce Froemming has umped nearly 5,000 games without fear, favor or doubt.
- Newspaper article from: Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA) Smith, Claire July 18, 2006 700+ words
Byline: Claire Smith Jul. 18--For 36 years, major-league umpire Bruce Froemming has been as noted for his talent as his fire. Who else can say that he was handpicked to man home plate in the last two National...
- Froemming streaks toward 5,000.(umpire Bruce Froemming)
- Newspaper article from: Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA) Smith, Claire July 17, 2006 700+ words
Byline: Claire Smith For 36 years, major-league umpire Bruce Froemming has been as noted for his talent as his fire. Who else can say that he was handpicked to man home plate in the last two National...
- Will Newly Mandated Strike Zone Survive or Fall By the Wayside?(interview with...
- Magazine article from: Baseball Digest KUENSTER, JOHN April 1, 2001 700+ words
BRUCE FROEMMING, WHO BEGAN HIS MAJOR LEAGUE UMPIRING CAREER 30 years ago, was talking about the newly mandated strike zone that was scheduled...
- Jocelyn Thibault finds comfort zone in Chicago.
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Johnson, K.C. December 11, 1998 700+ words
CHICAGO _ Every day, after a practice or a game, Jocelyn Thibault leaves the Blackhawks' dressing room and reminds himself why he is in the first stages of a whirlwind love affair with Chicago...
- Jocelyn Thibault: Canadiens goaltender
- Magazine article from: Sporting News Wigge, Larry April 29, 1996 700+ words
When Jocelyn Thibault was growing up in Montreal, he watched Patrick Roy lead the Canadiens to three Stanley Cup finals--1986, '89 and '93; Now...
- FOUR MORE AL UMPS STAYING ON NL SOLIDARITY STRONGER; 10 REPLACEMENTS...
- Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA) July 24, 1999 700+ words
...position that they won't talk to our counsel,'' NL umpire Bruce Froemming said. Major league umps announced mass resignations last...Davidson, Gerry Davis, Dana DeMuth, Bruce Dreckman, Bruce Froemming, Brian Gorman, Eric Gregg, Tom Hallion, Angel Hernandez...
- Baseball: IL Boxscore - Texas Rangers at Atlanta Braves.
- News wire article from: Sports Network June 4, 2003 700+ words
...Furcal). WP_I.Valdes. T_2:56. A_30,444. Umpires_Home, Bruce Froemming; First, Doug Eddings; Second, Ron Kulpa; Umpires_Home, Bruce Froemming; First, Doug Eddings; Second, Ron Kulpa; Third, Mike Winters. Third...
