Blackchecking is ManInBlack’s quick thoughts. Quick Thoughts ~I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a team that has accomplished so little and still rankle opposing fans like the Pittsburgh Penguins.  Lets face it folks, the current incarnation of the Penguins aren’t the Yankees, Lakers, Red Wings or Patriots.  They’ve only won one championship.  They just aren’t the dominant force that inspires mass [...]

Blackchecking is ManInBlack’s quick-hit thoughts of the day.  Today, we’re trying a new format. First Thoughts ~Former NY Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor was arrested on rape charges today.  The allegations are pretty serious, as the girl involved is 15-years old and was apparently beaten.  He has been charged with 3rd degree rape.  Anyone who knows football knows LT is generally considered [...]

Blackchecking is ManInBlack’s quick thoughts of the day. ~The Jets cutting perennial pro-bowler Alan Faneca was a bit of a surprise.  Apparently, they think he’s gone the route of Orlando Pace; a dominant player who has just run out of gas.  I don’t buy it.  I think Faneca has at least a few years left.  Not surprising at all, was [...]

Blackchecking is ManInBlack’s quick thoughts of the day.   ~Broncos.  First Round.  Tim Tebow.  Really?  Never mind that the Broncos showed zero support for Kyle Orton this offseason by first trading for Brady Quinn and then spending a first round pick on a quarterback.  But why bring in Brady Quinn at all if you don’t think you can develop him for [...]

Blackchecking is ManInBlack’s quick-hit thoughts of the day. ~With the exception of the Chicago/Nashville series, every playoff series sits at 1-1 after two games played.  Does that say something about the absence of home-ice advantage, parity in the league, or just dumb luck?  I’ll go with curtain number two, although I think a little of each is involved. ~Speaking of [...]

Blackchecking is ManInBlack’s quick-hit thoughts of the day. ~Its going to get worse before it gets better for Ben Roethlisberger.  Reports are coming in that comissioner Godell wants to suspend him.  But the Steelers might beat him to the punch.  Now rumors out of Pittsburgh are that the Steelers are willing to seriously listen to trade offers from other teams.  [...]