TED WILLIAMS “THE SPLENDID SPLINTER” The year was 1939. Ted Williams was travelling to his first training camp, accompanied by manager Bobby Doerr and sportswriter Al Horowitz. Ted began talking about his hitting acumen what must have been seen as insufferable and conceited boasting. Mr. Horowitz countered by stating that the Red Hose … Read more
In case you missed it (and how could you), we recently unveiled the results of our 2013 accuracy competition. The honor of “Most Accurate Expert” went to The Tozzi Brothers (Legion Report), who took down over 120 of the fantasy industry’s top pundits. The Tozzi’s won the accuracy title in just his first year participating in … Read more
With DL spots overflowing more than ever, let’s take a look at some names that can fill in while stars get healthy! Hitters: Coco Crisp OF – Everyone desires a five category player and as often as Coco slumps, he catches fire. If I had Braun, or Harper, or any number of ailing stars, give … Read more
2014 NFL Mock Draft by Justin Smith Round 1 1. HOUSTON TEXANS- Jadeveon Clowney DE South Carolina 2. ST. LOUIS RAMS- Greg Robinson OT Auburn 3. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS- Blake Bortles QB UCF 4. CLEVELAND BROWNS- Sammy Watkins WR Clemson 5. OAKLAND RAIDERS- Khalil Mack DE/LB Buffalo 6. ATLANTA FALCONS- Jake Matthews OT Texas A&M 7. TAMPA BAY- Mike … Read more
El Dio de Strikeout & MLB Updates: Jose Fernandez – Fernandez out-dueled Atlanta’s Alex Wood in this one, snatching up the W in the 1-0 game. Hernandez K’d 14, allowing 0 ER. Tuesday’s victory moves Hernandez to 3-1 on the season with a 1.99 ERA and an astounding 47 K’s in 31.2 IP. Alex Wood – … Read more
This Hall of Fame luncheon was particularly special and not simply because the scheduled guest speaker. Sure, Urban Meyer was the big draw and for good reason, but after another fantastic meal and pre-speech camaraderie that only Tozzi’s on 12th can offer, the packed house was introduced to Derrick Brooks by new HOF President David … Read more
Browns Owner, Jimmy Haslam, is set to close out the Pro Football Hall of Fame Luncheon Club at Tozzi’s on 12th Street Restaurant in Canton, Ohio this coming May. Haslam will speak May 12, just two days after the conclusion of the NFL Draft, which the Browns are expected to be major players in. Along with an expected … Read more
Oscar Taveras – The number 3 overall MLB Prospect is back to his old ways in Triple-A is batting .300/.364/.525 with 2 HR’s and 8 RBI’s through 11 games. Expect him to hit the Bigs in about a month. Cardinal fans, you can breath again. Stephen Piscotty – Through 10 games, Piscotty is doing all he … Read more
Josh Hamilton – Down goes Hamilton! He will miss 6-8 Weeks with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his thumb, which he injured while sliding into first base. JB Shuck has been called to move into Hamilton’s vacated position. Shuck hit .293 for the Angels last season in 437 ABs and is currently hitting .375 … Read more
Coach D’Antonio Delivers Message of Empowering People Dictionary.com defines empowering as: to give power or authority to; to enable or permit. At the most recent Professional Football Hall of Fame Luncheon Club at the very inviting Tozzi’s on 12th Restaurant in Canton, OH – Mark D’Antonio, Head Coach of the Michigan State Spartans, spoke very clearly … Read more