BlogsBlogsNFL should just tell the truth...- September 14, 2008 This is one occasion when the NFL's well-oiled P.R. machine should put away the "spin book" and just opt instead for telling the truth. Most everyone - at least those of us with a heart - would understand. The decision to cancel the game in Houston wasn't about money. The decision to not make the Texans play their week 2 game in New Orleans, Atlanta or even Baltimore wasn't about scheduling integrity. The Texans aren't playing this weekend because it's not the right thing to do. It's not right..http://wnst.net/WNSTBaltimoreSportsRadio/tabid/36/EntryID/6257/Default.aspx NFL Drops the Ball on Ravens vs. Texans (surprise)- September 13, 2008 Well if the NFL was looking for a solution the hurricane Ike dilema that didn't disrupt the season too much or mess with the competitive balance of the schedule, than they couldn't have missed the mark worse. Here's what they should have done instead.http://wnst.net/WNSTBaltimoreSportsRadio/tabid/36/EntryID/6256/Default.aspx Ravens game officially moved to Nov. 9th in Houston- September 13, 2008 Finding a fair answer to Ravens-Texans scheduling wasnt easy. As the afternoon dragged on and the NFL powers-that-be stressed out and searched for a sensible solution, it became more clear that the fallback plan of moving bye weeks and keeping the schedule in tact might be the ONLY solution. For the Ravens and Texans, it means tomorrow BECOMES the bye week. Obviously, its more punitive to these two teams than anyone else, having basically forfeited the chance to go rest for a few days in...http://wnst.net/WNSTBaltimoreSportsRadio/tabid/36/EntryID/6255/Default.aspx Blog & Tackle: Where will Ravens-Texans game be played- September 13, 2008 The NFL, Ravens and Texans are switching gears today as daylight and calmer winds bring a chance to assess the damage from Hurricane Ikes path from Galveston through Houston and points north on Saturday.Monday nights game (as well as baseballs Astros-Cubs series set for Minute Maid Park over the weekend) certainly takes a shuffle to the back of the deck after homes and lives have been ravaged over a large swath of Texas. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the storm. (If you...http://wnst.net/WNSTBaltimoreSportsRadio/tabid/36/EntryID/6254/Default.aspx Obviously, the NFL didn't learn their lesson after Katrina...how would you fix it- September 13, 2008 First of all, its important to remember that peoples lives and livelihoods are at stake here. The last thing on anyones mind in the state of Texas is: where are the Texans going to play this week Ill echo Vinces opinion that this whole incident goes way beyond a football game. But, many of us are worried about how this will affect our football team. You shouldnt feel bad about that because its a legitimate concernat the same time, its important to keep things in perspective. I wanted to reserve.http://wnst.net/WNSTBaltimoreSportsRadio/tabid/36/EntryID/6253/Default.aspx When a Game Really Doesnt Matter- September 13, 2008 I am sure some of you are not happy about the Ravens game being movedfirst toMonday night and now it appears the game could be cancelled altogether because of Hurricane Ike.Many of you probably have plane and game tickets, which now cant be changed.Others probably had big plans for tomorrow, like a party with friends or at a neighbors house.Some wont be able to watch the game now if it is played on Monday night because of work or family. The hardship we are feeling, however, is nothing compared.http://wnst.net/WNSTBaltimoreSportsRadio/tabid/36/EntryID/6252/Default.aspx Maryland-Cal Live Blog- September 13, 2008 I'm here, so send questions, comments, etc!http://wnst.net/WNSTBaltimoreSportsRadio/tabid/36/EntryID/6251/Default.aspx How will Houston Texans leave town for game at this point- September 13, 2008 Like the rest of you, Im watching in horror at whats happening in Houston right now. On the football side, it appears that New Orleans could be the first option but even that must be a sticky proposition right now and I'll go into that later in this blog. But before I do, I'd prefer to address the "real world" issue by saying that i was up late and into the early morning tracking this storm because I have some other vested interests. I have family in Houston. I have friends in Houston. I have..http://wnst.net/WNSTBaltimoreSportsRadio/tabid/36/EntryID/6250/Default.aspx No Monday Night Football in Houston- September 13, 2008 According to the Houston Chronicle, the Ravens Texans game for Monday night is not going to happen. Here is the article from the Houston Chronicle stating that Reliant Stadium has had structural damage done,facility will not be usable. I spoke with some one from the Ravens organization who said that they have not heard anything from league in regards to the game being cancelled and or moved at this time.http://wnst.net/WNSTBaltimoreSportsRadio/tabid/36/EntryID/6249/Default.aspx Report: Ravens Monday game will not be played in Houston- September 13, 2008 UPDATE AT 12:08 pm Saturday: According to a report by John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, the Ravens game against the Texans scheduled for Monday night in Houston will not be played at Reliant Stadium.According to an updated report, a conference call will take place among the Ravens, Texans and the NFL later today to discuss the future plans for the game. The choices seem to be either a move to another site for Monday night or a postponement to a later date by way of some schedule switching..http://wnst.net/WNSTBaltimoreSportsRadio/tabid/36/EntryID/6248/Default.aspx |