Tuesday 6.29.2010 - Our Sports Blogger - Lebron, Please Come to the Nets
| Although the Nets move from New Jersey to Brooklyn is imminent, they will still always have the support of us Jersey fans. There will always be a place in my heart for watching games when I was younger at the old Continental Airlines Arena; boy, is that place just full of nostalgia or what? Jayson Williams, where have you gone (jail?)?...... |
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Monday 6.13.2010 - Our Sports Blogger - Tom O Reflects on Rutgers Sports Future
- With conference expansion Armageddon running ramped throughout the country these days, nearly every school in America is left wondering where it will end up. From a New Jersey standpoint, our only major football program is Rutgers University, thus making the Scarlet Knights our main concern. Rutgers currently plays in all sports in the Big East Conference, which has eight football members (including RU) and eight more non-football members. |
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Wednesday 6.9.2010 - NJ Sports - Nets Get New Coach & Nebraska Rock Big 10, RU Next?
- A day after Steven Strasburg (no NJ connection) lights up the sports world, two major bits of news that will have lasting effects on the New Jersey Sports Scene for years to come. The New Jersey Nets are about to announce that they will name Avery Johnson, the NBA all time leading in coaching winning percentage as their new coach. He is a great choice and well liked by players and fans league wide. His addition should unlike the door along with new owner Mikhail Prokhorov's billions some of the best free agents in this years free agent class.
- The second major "unofficially" announced sports news of the day is that the University of Nebraska will be leaving the Big 12 to join the Big 10. While many might have no idea why this has anything to do with New Jersey, those of you in the know... know that this is the first domino to fall in major conference realignment. In the end Rutgers will likely join with Nebraska, Missouri, Notre Dame and either Pittsburgh or Syracuse in the new Mega-Big 10 (16) for 2112 or 2113. Look for an upcoming major blog on the future of all the conferences, we think we got it all figured out.
Monday 5.31.2010 - Happy Memorial Day to Every - Enjoy the Day, but Don't Forget Our Vets
- While its easy for us to just enjoy today as the unofficial start of the Jersey Shore Summer Season and a nice extra off day to enjoy a cold brew and some BBQ with friends and family, don't forget what Memorial Day is all about. Make sure to thank and remember our Veterans and thank them for their service and sacrifices. Enjoy a great day!
Sunday 5.30.2010 - Great article about a New Jersey Superbowl Halftime Show on NJ.com
- Really good article today on NJ.com by Jay Lustig. Talks about what an amazing all New Jersey halftime show could be waiting for our Super Bowl in 2014. Springsteen, Bon Jovi and Queen Latifah could just be the beginnings of a all Garden State spectacular. - Full Article Here
Saturday 5.28.2010 - "Jersey Shore" casting call set for Sunday at Harrah's Atlantic City
- So you think you got what it takes to take your place as a cast member on "Jersey Shore"? Well MTV is looking for perspective cast to join our controversial show. The open call for potential new members will be held this Sunday from 11am to 8pm in the Ballroom and Harrah's Atlantic City.
Thursday 5.27.2010 - Rain Puts No Damper on Bon Jovi's Second Sold Out Show
- Despite period of steady rain and a lingering fear that Thursday night's show may have to be postponed due to severe thunderstorms in the area, Bon Jovi rocked the New Meadowlands Stadium for the second night.
Wednesday 5.26.2010 - Bon Jovi Opens New Meadowlands Stadium as Only They Can!
- Keeping with the tradition of having a New Jersey Icon opening new facilities at the Meadowlands, Bruce Springsteen opened what is now the Izod Arena. With the first of three sold out shows, Jon, Richie, Rico, David & Hugh rocked the new stadium for two and half hours.
The setlist was: "Blood On Blood", "We Weren't Born To Follow", "You Give Love A Bad Name",
"Whole Lot Of Leaving",
"Born To Be My Baby", "Lost Highway", "Raise Your Hands",
"Runaway",
"When We Were Beautiful",
"Superman Tonight",
"We Got It Going On", "Bad Medicine",
"It's My Life",
"Love's The Only Rule",
"Lay Your Hands On Me", "Hallelujah",
"I'll Be There For You",
"Something For The Pain",
"Someday I'll Be Saturday Night",
"Have A Nice Day",
"Work For The Working Man",
"Who Says You Can't Go Home", "Keep The Faith". With an
encore featuring:"Dry County",
"Wanted Dead Or Alive",
"Livin' On A Prayer".
Wednesday 5.26.2010 - TMZ Reports: 7-10 Cops to Protect "Jersey Shore" This Summer!
- According to TMZ, MTV is looking to have no bad situations in Seaside Heights this summer, just "The Situation". MTV is planning on using 7-10 police officers and private security to keep control over the ridiculously popular Jersey Shore cast as they return to New Jersey to film the final parts of season 2. For the original shoot, MTV only used one police officer. This season the cast will be followed 24/7 while in New Jersey. - Jersey Shore Page
Wednesday 5.26.2010 - Renovation of MSG to Begin Soon, Phases to be Done By 2113.
- Now that plans for a complete new Madison Square Garden have been scrap. MSG has announced renovations for the existing complex. The plan is to be move the New York Liberty out of MSG for the next 3 years and to do the renovation in phases between Rangers/Knicks season.
- Check out artist rendering of the new MSG.
Wednesday 5.26.2010 - Jersey Taking Care of its Own - Help Support Our Local Troops!
- Saw this great new website highlighted on New Channel 12 today. FreeMilitaryBeaches.com highlights all the local Jersey Shore towns offer free and discounted offers to our local military members and their families. Check it out and let your friends in the military know about it.
Tuesday 5.25.2010 - New Jersey is Just Super..... Superbowl 2014 to be in Meadowlands!
- First ever cold weather outdoors Superbowl is coming to the Garden State in 2014. Full Story coming later today. It's a big week all around for the new Meadowlands stadium, as Bon Jovi will play host to the first ever concerts this week as well.
Tuesday 5.25.2010 - Can We Not Take Credit For This Guy? Seriously?
- A 21-year-old New Jersey man pleaded guilty Tuesday to vomiting on another spectator and his 11-year-old daughter in the stands during a Philadelphia Phillies game. Matthew Clemmens, of Cherry Hill, NJ, pleaded guilty to one count each of simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment for his conduct during an April 14th Phillies-Nationals game at Citizens Bank Park.
Monday 5.24.2010 - Memorial Day Weekend is Almost Here. Weather calling for Mid-70s!
- Ok it's the Monday before the official start of the Jersey Shore season, but we are happy to announce (as of right now) the weather forecast for the upcoming holiday weekend is looking very nice! Friday is calling for highs around 82, while the rest of the long weekend is calling for sunny and highs from 72-75 degrees. Let keep our fingers cross and get ready for our pilgrimage down the Garden State Parkway for another great summer!
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