http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum GoTeamsGo Sports Forum. Chat about all sports and all teams with the best fans online. Hot discussion boards for every team at our sports forum. en Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:38:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/sprint-cup-forum/99290-mayfield-releases-letter-hopes-chicago.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:17:20 GMT *Mayfield releases letter; hopes to be a Chicago:* To all my fans, friends and fellow competitors: First and foremost, Shana and I want to thank all... Mayfield releases letter; hopes to be a Chicago:
To all my fans, friends and fellow competitors:
First and foremost, Shana and I want to thank all of you who have supported us. To say that the last two months have been two of the worst months of my entire life is an understatement. The only event I can think of that brought me even greater pain was the loss of my father in 2007.
Last Wednesday's ruling by Judge Mullen was a giant step towards clearing my name and getting the 41 car back on the track. Our hope was to bring our team to Daytona this weekend to qualify and race in the Coke Zero 400. For those who know me well, there is nothing in the world that I would rather do than race for you all on the 4th of July. Following Judge Mullen's ruling, we had less than twenty-four hours to prepare the car, assemble a team, get sponsorship and travel to Daytona. Ultimately, we were unable to get this done in time. We've received several phone calls from friends and fans as well as friends in the media wondering if we would be coming to Daytona this weekend, anyway. We've decided that our time is best spent back here in North Carolina working around the clock to try and secure the funding needed to get the 41 car to Chicago and beyond. Shana and I as well as everyone at Mayfield Motorsports will do everything in our power to race next weekend.
Finally, we've been watching on television and reading online about the "Storm Clouds Over Daytona" and the "Mayfield Media Circus." Honestly, this is the last thing Shana or I want for anybody. This weekend shouldn't be about a questionable drug test or a flawed drug testing system. It should be about celebrating our country, the greatest country in the world. So, enjoy the weekend with your friends and family, and have a very happy Independence Day. We look forward to seeing you all at the track very soon.
Thanks again for keeping us in your hearts and prayers.
Jeremy and Shana Mayfield
(Mayfield PR)(7-4-2009) ]]> Sprint Cup Forum Team Yates http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/sprint-cup-forum/99290-mayfield-releases-letter-hopes-chicago.html http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/sprint-cup-forum/99289-almirola-to-1-ride.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:14:46 GMT Almirola hasn't discussed #1 ride: Earnhardt/Ganassi could have an opening in 2009 if, as expected, #1-Martin Truex announces this week he will leave for MWR, but Almirola says he had not spoken with Ganassi about it. "That's not up to me," he said. "Those have been internal discussions that really have not involved me. Whatever happens I will be ready, race there or race somewhere else." Almirola said Ganassi has suggested he would allow him to leave if he finds work elsewhere.(St. Petersburg Times)(7-5-2009)

Wow, I guess silly season never ended from last year, everytime you turn around there's another shake up.
]]> Sprint Cup Forum Apollo 9 http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/sprint-cup-forum/99289-almirola-to-1-ride.html http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/sprint-cup-forum/99287-just-stirring-the-pot.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:59:03 GMT There's been a lot of talk about a potential third SHR/HMS team. Kasey Kahne's been mentioned. Kesolowski's name as popped up. I read anunsubstantiated rumor in another forum that A.J. Allmendinger might have caught Smokes attention?

Here's another one, a kid who I think is vastly under appreciated: Reagen Smith.

(1) ROY last year
(2) Sitting around 38th in point despite having run only slightly more than half the races
(3) Is averaging between a 22nd and 23rd-place finish for each race despite driving for a part time team.
(4) Currently has a string of 51 DNF and has yet to suffer a DNF in Cup competition
(5) Seems intelligent and is well spoken. He'd make a good spokesman for some sponsor

Looks like a kid who drives with his head as well as his gut and knows how to bring the equipment home in one piece. I believe Smoke could do far worse. ]]> Sprint Cup Forum Bob Tanner http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/sprint-cup-forum/99287-just-stirring-the-pot.html http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/arizona-diamondbacks/99286-d-backs-rally-late-down.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:56:59 GMT The eighth inning, which has produced so many heartaches for the D-backs this year, was for once their friend. The D-backs scored six times in the... The eighth inning, which has produced so many heartaches for the D-backs this year, was for once their friend.

The D-backs scored six times in the eighth to beat the Rockies, 11-7, on Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd at Coors Field.
The win snapped Arizona's three-game losing streak and came on the heels of a tumultuous 24-hour period that saw the team's third baseman, Mark Reynolds, call out his teammates for lack of effort and the manager bench two players as an example.
D-backs rally late to down Rockies | MLB.com: News ]]> Arizona Diamondbacks Bette http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/arizona-diamondbacks/99286-d-backs-rally-late-down.html http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/sprint-cup-forum/99281-tnts-coverage.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:38:01 GMT John Daly (Daly Planet Blog) wrote a pretty good article on last night's race coverage. He brings up a lot of good points and finishes the piece with:
This TNT production really showed what NASCAR TV could be if the three networks involved got together and pooled resources and ideas. This single telecast put the Hollywood Hotel, Digger and Fox's endless "Junior hype" in a new perspective. In a short time, ESPN will take over the Cup coverage with no online video, full-screen commercials and one pre-race driver question as the only connection with the fans.

Saturday night in Daytona was memorable for many reasons. One of them may be for a type of NASCAR TV broadcast that we will not see again until next July. That would be a shame.

The entire thing is a really good read that puts some things about TV coverage into perspective. It can be found at:
The Daly Planet: TNT Sets The New NASCAR TV Standard

One thing I didn't see John mention, which added to my enjoyment of last night's coverage, was the fact that Larry McIlliterate was kept in the background and apparently didn't have an open mike available to him throughout the race.

I have only two minor complaints about the way TNT handled the coverage last night:

• When they cut to Stewart in the first Burger King commercial it was kind of too real. I thought for a second they had patched into Tony's comm's when he was actually reporting trouble. The PIP effect enhanced this possibility.

• What brought out the yellow flag on lap 166? The fact that they had just finished commenting the Edwards felt a caution would come out soon and the inter-car comm's between Hamlin and Shrub and their vibrations... It just seemed kind of "coincidental" without an explanation.

Other than that it was about the best coverage I've seen since the major networks took over. It just proved to me that cable channel coverage is still the best. ]]> Sprint Cup Forum Bob Tanner http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/sprint-cup-forum/99281-tnts-coverage.html http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/football-forums/99280-nfl-trivia.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:25:05 GMT *This player was in his rookie year and seemed to forget that in the NFL, if you catch the ball and are not touched, you cannot spike the ball,... This player was in his rookie year and seemed to forget that in the NFL, if you catch the ball and are not touched, you cannot spike the ball, especially on the field of play. Which player that was seemingly very proud of himself spiked the ball that resulted in a lost fumble? ]]> Football Forums Bette http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/football-forums/99280-nfl-trivia.html http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/nascar-trivia/99278-nascar-crystal-ball-challenge-chicago.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:34:46 GMT *1. How many drivers will finish the race running? A 1-15 B 16-29 C 30-39 D 40+ 2. How many cautions will take place? A 1-5 1. How many drivers will finish the race running?

A 1-15
B 16-29
C 30-39
D 40+

2. How many cautions will take place?

A 1-5
B 6-9
C 10-13
D 14+

3. How many drivers will lead a lap?

A 1-6
B 7-9
C 10-13
D 14+

4. What manufacturer will have the most drivers finish in the top 10?

A Dodge
B Ford
C Chevy
D Toyota

5. What will be the highest number cars involved in a caution?

A 1-3
B 4-6
C 7-9
D 10+

Good Luck! ]]> NASCAR Trivia Curves24 http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/nascar-trivia/99278-nascar-crystal-ball-challenge-chicago.html http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/sprint-cup-forum/99277-our-lifelock-com-400-chicagoland.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:23:11 GMT This week takes us to the "windy city" of Chicago, where we will qualify for another Saturday evening race. Give us your predictions for 1st and 2nd place finishers.

QUALIFYING IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JULY 9th @ 7:40pm central on SPEED.

Your selections must be made prior to qualifying to win.

If you get 1st and 2nd place you'll get a permanent upgrade of your member title.

If you get just the 1st place driver you'll get a one month upgrade of your member title.


If you get just the 2nd place driver you get an honorable mention in the predictions thread.


Correct guesses after that will get honorable mention only.

To claim your prize you need only to PM Team YATES.
Have Fun & Good Luck

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Here's the rules:

1. You must be a signed in member in good standing. Violation of any GoTeamsGo rules will cause your active prediction to be cancelled.
2. You must pick the drivers (not cars) you think will finish in 1st and 2nd place. If you only pick one, your entry will be considered incomplete and ignored. You may make changes in your prediction until the entry deadline (see below). If you make a change and the change is not posted by the deadline, it will be ignored, your previous valid prediction will stand.
3. All entries must be posted by 5 minutes before scheduled qualifying (time & date is posted above). Should your entry be late and 1 or both picks be right, you will not receive any "Championship Points" or other awards.
4. Championship Points will be awarded as follows:
   1. 3 pts - correctly picking the 1st and 2nd place drivers
   2. 2 pt - correctly picking the 1st place driver only
   3. 1 pt - correctly picking the 2nd place driver only.
5. Additional awards include:
   1. 3 pt winners - permanent member title upgrade
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Championship Points will be used to determine the Season NSCS Predictions Champ. The top 3 at the end of the season will receive "All-Around GTG Championship" points and be eligible to compete for the end of year All-Around GTG Championship & prizes. Check the GTG Points Board thread in the General Discusson Forum for details on the All-Around contest. ]]> Sprint Cup Forum Team Yates http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/sprint-cup-forum/99277-our-lifelock-com-400-chicagoland.html http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/joe-gibbs-racing/99263-stewart-wins-coke-zero-400-a.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:40:34 GMT Tony Stewart won the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway after contact with Kyle Busch sent Busch hard into the wall right before the... Tony Stewart won the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway after contact with Kyle Busch sent Busch hard into the wall right before the finish line. Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson finished second.

Stewart wins Coke Zero 400 after Busch's last-lap wreck ]]> Joe Gibbs Racing http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/joe-gibbs-racing/99263-stewart-wins-coke-zero-400-a.html http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/sprint-cup-forum/99262-results-coke-zero-400-a.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:44:36 GMT Here are the results of the Coke Zero 400. Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola - Motorsports One (http://www.motorsportsone.com/2009-r18.htm) Here... Here are the results of the Coke Zero 400.

Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola - Motorsports One

Here are the Sprint Cup Series driver point standings.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 2009 driver point standings - Motorsports One

Here are the Sprint Cup Series owner point standings.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 2009 owner point standings - Motorsports One ]]> Sprint Cup Forum Motorsports One http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/sprint-cup-forum/99262-results-coke-zero-400-a.html http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/detroit-tigers/99261-tigers-win-16-innings-over.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:33:47 GMT What had been a blown six-run lead for the Tigers eventually became a victory -- it just took a while. Actually, it took quite a while, long enough... What had been a blown six-run lead for the Tigers eventually became a victory -- it just took a while.

Actually, it took quite a while, long enough for Placido Polanco to have two go-ahead singles, for the Tigers to empty the bullpen and for the calendar to turn to the Fourth of July by the time Polanco's RBI single spurred a three-run 16th inning. It was a tough 11-9 win for the Tigers to pull out over the the Twins, and it probably shouldn't have gotten to that point. But they also know it could have been worse: They could have lost a game that they twice led by six runs, 6-0 in the third and 7-1 in the fourth, and that's a good part of what kept them going from Friday night into Saturday morning.

Tigers pull out 16-inning win over Twins | MLB.com: News ]]> Detroit Tigers Bette http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/detroit-tigers/99261-tigers-win-16-innings-over.html http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/washington-nationals/99260-four-run-rally-lifts-nationals.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:29:30 GMT The Nationals rallied from a two-run eighth-inning deficit to defeat the Braves, 5-3, in front of 23,708 fans at Nationals Park on Saturday... The Nationals rallied from a two-run eighth-inning deficit to defeat the Braves, 5-3, in front of 23,708 fans at Nationals Park on Saturday afternoon

Four-run rally lifts Nationals past Braves | MLB.com: News ]]> Washington Nationals Bette http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/washington-nationals/99260-four-run-rally-lifts-nationals.html http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/los-angeles-dodgers/99259-manny-hits-first-homer.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:26:43 GMT Manny Ramirez homered in his first at-bat Saturday during just his second game back from a 50-game suspension for violating MLB's Drug Policy.


The solo shot gave the Dodgers an early 1-0 lead.
In his second at-bat, Ramirez grounded out to short on a close play at first. Ramirez briefly argued the call before retiring to the dugout. Ramirez then hit another sharp grounder to shortstop Everth Cabrera in the sixth, but Cabrera tossed to second to force out Russell Martin and end the inning.
Ramirez turned on a 1-2 changeup from Padres starter Josh Geer with two outs in the first inning. It was his seventh home run of the year, and the 534th of his career -- tying Ramirez with Jimmie Foxx for 16th on the all-time list.
Ramirez left the game in the bottom half of the sixth, and Juan Pierre took his place. In Ramirez's first game back Friday night, he went 0-for-3 with a walk and left after his sixth-inning at-bat

Manny goes deep in first at-bat Saturday | MLB.com: News ]]> Los Angeles Dodgers Bette http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/los-angeles-dodgers/99259-manny-hits-first-homer.html http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/milwaukee-brewers/99258-brewers-pound-cubs-11-2-a.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:20:03 GMT No hard feelings from Casey McGehee. Just some hard shots. The rookie homered while setting career-highs with four hits and five RBIs to help the... No hard feelings from Casey McGehee. Just some hard shots.
The rookie homered while setting career-highs with four hits and five RBIs to help the Milwaukee Brewers pound Rich Harden and the Chicago Cubs 11-2 on Saturday and snap a three-game losing streak.
Mike Cameron and J.J. Hardy also went deep to back a solid effort by Braden Looper (7-4). But McGahee delivered his best performance against the organization that let him go during the offseason.



Brewers pound Cubs, Harden 11-2 - USATODAY.com ]]> Milwaukee Brewers Bette http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/milwaukee-brewers/99258-brewers-pound-cubs-11-2-a.html http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/duke-blue-devils/99251-win-over-egypt-gives-usa.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:40:23 GMT Image: http://image.cdnl3.xosnetwork.com/pics21/400/TA/TAKTPWWZJDTCJIL.20090702141340.jpg Curry dishes out three assists in victory Win Over Egypt...
Curry dishes out three assists in victory

Win Over Egypt Gives USA Top Seed For Second Round ]]> Duke Blue Devils College Sports News http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/duke-blue-devils/99251-win-over-egypt-gives-usa.html