As Dan V pointed out upthread, that was Cosell at his absolute best, calling that fight. Boxing in its last heyday.
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"Down goes Frasier! Down goes Frasier! Down goes Frasier!"
-------------------And you've spelled his name wrong twice now. :-) But you're getting closer. :-)
"Ali, Frasier, Forman, Sugar Ray, The Hitman, Roberto Duran, classic fights that I enjoyed watching as a young boxing fan"................Hagler........
-----------------Was a big fan back then as well.
RIP Joe.GO LIONS "24" !!
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Arkansas TE Garrett Uekman dies
Associated Press
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Arkansas' football team was in mourning Sunday following the death of backup tight end Garrett Uekman.
The university said in a statement that Uekman was pronounced dead at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville on Sunday afternoon. The cause of death wasn't immediately known and police and university officials wouldn't comment until all of Uekman's family had been notified.
University police Lt. Matt Mills said he expected to have more information on Monday.
The 19-year-old Uekman redshirted last season for the Razorbacks but had seen limited action this season as a freshman.
David Estes, the football coach at Little Rock Catholic where Uekman played in high school, said he was told by Arkansas running backs coach Tim Horton that Uekman had been found by his roommate in his dorm room on campus. Estes said he watched Uekman play and was "beaming from ear to ear" Saturday night in Little Rock's War Memorial Stadium as the Razorbacks defeated Mississippi State 44-17.
"Garrett was any parent or coach's dream," Estes said. "He was one of those special kids and had a passion for everything. He loved Catholic High, loves UA and wanted to be a Razorback forever.
"He got to live that dream."
The No. 3 Razorbacks (10-1, 6-1 Southeastern Conference) play at No. 1 LSU on Friday.Benny Blades~"If you break down this team man for man, we have talent to compare with any team."
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Originally posted by Tony G View PostArkansas TE Garrett Uekman dies
Associated Press
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Arkansas' football team was in mourning Sunday following the death of backup tight end Garrett Uekman.
The university said in a statement that Uekman was pronounced dead at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville on Sunday afternoon. The cause of death wasn't immediately known and police and university officials wouldn't comment until all of Uekman's family had been notified.
University police Lt. Matt Mills said he expected to have more information on Monday.
The 19-year-old Uekman redshirted last season for the Razorbacks but had seen limited action this season as a freshman.
David Estes, the football coach at Little Rock Catholic where Uekman played in high school, said he was told by Arkansas running backs coach Tim Horton that Uekman had been found by his roommate in his dorm room on campus. Estes said he watched Uekman play and was "beaming from ear to ear" Saturday night in Little Rock's War Memorial Stadium as the Razorbacks defeated Mississippi State 44-17.
"Garrett was any parent or coach's dream," Estes said. "He was one of those special kids and had a passion for everything. He loved Catholic High, loves UA and wanted to be a Razorback forever.
"He got to live that dream."
The No. 3 Razorbacks (10-1, 6-1 Southeastern Conference) play at No. 1 LSU on Friday.Originally Posted by Tony G
maybe it was the wind....
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Mariners OF Greg Halman stabbed to death; brother arrested
Dutchman helped the Netherlands win 2007 European Baseball Championship
ROTTERDAM ? Seattle Mariners outfielder Greg Halman was stabbed to death in Rotterdam on Monday and his brother has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Halman, 24, was signed as a free agent by Seattle in 2004 and after a long spell in the minor leagues he was called up to the majors last year.
"A 24-year-old died this morning in a stabbing and we have arrested the 22-year-old brother of the victim," a Rotterdam police spokesman told Reuters.
NOS-TV said Halman's family had confirmed his death.
The Dutchman helped the Netherlands win the 2007 European Baseball Championship.
When not playing for the Mariners, Halman had helped boost baseball in Europe by holding coaching clinics with youngsters.
Halman hit .230 with two home runs and six RBIs in 35 games with the Mariners last season.
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.#birdsarentreal
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Celebrity death for the UK and world soccer today. 42 year old Wales football manager Gary Speed found hanged. Excellent soccer player during his career, and was shaping up to be an excellent international manager with Wales.
RIP Gary, God rest your soul."...when Hibernian won the Scottish Cup final and that celebration, Sunshine on Leith? I don’t think there’s a better football celebration ever in the game.”
Sir Alex Ferguson
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Originally posted by Marko69 View PostCelebrity death for the UK and world soccer today. 42 year old Wales football manager Gary Speed found hanged. Excellent soccer player during his career, and was shaping up to be an excellent international manager with Wales.
RIP Gary, God rest your soul."We'll know for the first time if we're evil or divine. We're the last in line." - Ronnie James Dio
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RIP Gary.AAL:to be determined
2011 NFL Draft Wish List:
1. Patrick Peterson Cornerback LSU
2. Mark Herzlich Outside Linebacker Boston College
3. John Moffitt Center Wisconsin
4. Steve Schilling Guard Michigan
5. Jeremy Kerley Wide Receiver TCU
6. Carl Johnson Tackle Florida
7. Johnny Patrick Cornerback Louisville
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Shocked myself. Villa keeper Shay Given was distraught before KO. Should've been postponed."...when Hibernian won the Scottish Cup final and that celebration, Sunshine on Leith? I don’t think there’s a better football celebration ever in the game.”
Sir Alex Ferguson
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