Only Time Will Tell

Super Sunday EPL Style

2012-01-22T08:35:00.000-05:00

Trim the Fat

2012-01-21T20:48:00.000-05:00

The movement to get rid of Andy Reid is gaining momentum. While walking through the Hamilton Mall today, I found this shirt in a t-shirt shop. If a make your own t-shirt shop has a shirt calling for your head, then things are bad.

Rugters making a statement

2012-01-21T14:23:00.001-05:00

There was a day when I thought I would never see this: seven former Scarlet Knights in Conference Championships games; three starters. This shows how far the program has cover the last decade.

The defining Sunday of the Season

2012-01-19T21:37:00.000-05:00

Fox Soccer has been promoting this Sunday Premier League games as "Epic Sunday,'' for once this is not over hype. The doubleheader of Manchester City vs. Spurs and Manchester United vs. Arsenal will go a long way toward telling us who will be lifting the trophy in May.

A City win in the early game and a Arsenal win in the late game could all but end the title race. If that happens, City would have a 6 point lead over United and an 8 point lead of Spurs. If Spurs and United both win the title race could still have a long way to go, then United would be level with City on points and Spurs would be two points back of the top two.

I can't remember a day of games that has the potential to impact the Premier League title race like this one can. This is shaping up to be a classic day. At the end of the season, we will look back on Jan. 22 as either the day the title race ended or the day it was blown wide open.

Oilers = the New Blackhawks

2012-01-19T15:28:00.002-05:00

For the last five years the Edmonton Oilers have struggled on the ice, but that appears to be changing. Over the last couple of years the Oilers have struck it rich in the draft and are ready to break out. Could the Oilers be set to rival the Blackhawks. The Oilers rebuilding plan seems to mirror the Blackhawks, according to the Edmonton Journal..

High School Football All Star Game Recap

2012-01-16T09:36:00.000-05:00

The high school football All-Star season has ended. Over the course of the last two weeks, the OTWT Scouting Department has been watching the three majors national games that where played and making a list. Here are some of the players that we where impressed with during the games.

Semper Fidelis Bowl:

DJ Foster, RB/DB, Arizona: He is a lock down corner who is very comfortable playing against the other team's fastest receiver, and he's very confident with a smooth backpedal and he can turn and run with the best of them. One of the nation's premier cover corners, he also showed great hands, burst, and displayed outstanding moves in the open field at WR.
Jayodon Mickens, DB/RB, California: One of the more explosive ball players in Los Angeles. He shows the speed, quickness, hands and burst needed to become an impact WR at the next level.

Under Armour All American Game

Chad Kelly, QB, Buffalo (pictured above): The nephew of former Bills great Jim Kelly is headed to Clemson. In the skills challenge Kelly arm strong was really shown, he can make any throw out there. Will be a perfect fit in Chad Morris's Clemson offense.
Ifenndi Odenigbo, DE, Ohio: The one that got away, instead of picking Ohio State, Odenigbo will be headed to Northwestern. I can not remember the last time the Wildcats had an athlete like this on defense.

US Army All American Game

Cyler Miles, QB, Colorado (pictured right): Miles is a dual-threat quarterback, but he uses his feet more as a weapon than a priority. He has a strong arm and can make all of the throws. Miles, who is heading to Washington next, will be the perfect replacement for Kevin Price in a couple of years. Miles will probably red shirt next years, which will help his development in the future
TJ Yeldon:, RB, Alabama:Yeldon is an instinctive runner with excellent speed and acceleration. He has a great initial burst, which allows him to hit small windows and attack the defense. His balance and vision allow him to set up tacklers and break tackles. During the game the 'Bama recruit showed his athletic ability hurdling defenders not once but twice. For a larger back he is incredible athletic.

Sometimes getting a 5-star is not all its cracked up to be

2012-01-16T08:57:00.003-05:00

In college football, getting 5-star recruits is the name of the game but sometimes it does not work out. Rivals.com took a look at the five years of 5-stars and the results are a mixed bag, for every superstar there is a bust.

President Cantona has a nice ring to it

2012-01-09T22:09:00.001-05:00

Wow this could be epic. Eric Cantona wants to be French president. Could you imagine him meeting with Obama, we need this to happen.

Professional Tailgating: Starting the New Year

2012-01-07T20:55:00.001-05:00

The OTWT Tailgating Crew kicked of the year by attending a different kind of event. The group headed to the AHL Outdoor Classic game between the Adirondack Phantoms and Hershey Bears at Citizens Bank Ballpark. The attendance at the game was a league record 46,653 people. So it was nice to be part of history.

Citizens Bank Ballpark looks a little different then it did the last time I was there

My baseball seats are some where out there

The Phantoms and the Bears take the ice

Our seats in section 417 where not that bad for an outdoor hockey game

New Jersey HS Football Wants Respect

2012-01-02T20:05:00.001-05:00

Players from New Jersey are out to prove that they produce some of the best players in the nation at the Army All-American Game. Players from the Garden State are out to prove they can compete with the best.

Start Spending Like Crazy

2012-01-01T09:01:00.002-05:00

A list put together by BBC Sport on the top 50 players from around the world that could be on the move during the month ahead.

OTWT Starting 11 for 2011

2011-12-31T09:27:00.000-05:00

Everyone is doing it, so I thought we would too. Here is the OTWT starting 11 for 2011

Goalkeeper: Joe Hart, Manchester City
Left Back: Ashley Cole, Chelsea
Center back: Vincent Kompany, Manchester City
Center back: Nemanja Vidic, Manchester United
Right Back: Gregory van der Wiel, Ajax
Left side: Eden Hazard, Lille
Central Midfielder: Javier Mascherano, Barcelona
Central Midfielder: Xavi, Barcelona
Right side:Mario Goetze, Borussia Dortmund
Striker: Ronaldo, Real Madrid
Striker: Lionel Messi, Barcelona

I know everyone does not agree with my starting 11, so let the trashing begin.

A year in Tailgating: Video Edition

2011-12-26T15:17:00.000-05:00

Its been a long year for the OTWT Tailgating crew. There have been trips to Buffalo to see the Eagles, to Harrisburg for a minor league baseball game and to Washington DC to see Manchester United. Here are some of my favorite videos from our 25 events that we attended.

Nats super prospect Bryce Harper comes to Lakewood
Manchester United take the field in Washington DC vs Barcelona

Rutgers Eric LeGrand leads his team out before the West Virginia game
Philly fans turn on Andy Reid during the Eagles Patriots game

Merry Christmas from Only Time Will Tell

2011-12-25T05:27:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas to all from our family at Only Time Will Tell.

World Junior Championships continue to grow

2011-12-24T11:12:00.001-05:00

On Monday the eyes of the hockey world will be on Western Canada for the World Junior Hockey Championships. Over the years the tournament has grown from scouting show to must see TV. The growth of the event has also led to it becoming a big money-maker for the host.

Will Uihlein be a trend setter

2011-12-19T21:04:00.000-05:00

After failing at PGA Tour Q School, former Oklahoma State star Peter Uihlein is heading to Europe to start his career. In addition to heading to Europe to start his career, Uihlein is heading to Europe for his agent. Uihlein, signs with Chubby Chandler. Chandler is a power broker in Europe, he manages three of the four of this years Grand Slam winners. So will more young Americans head to Europe if they don't make it here, its just a thought.

Open for Debate: Top 10 running backs in South Jersey history

2011-12-18T21:03:00.000-05:00

A very interesting list of the top 10 running backs in S.J. history on comcast. As a person that lives in the area its great to see all of the great backs that have come out of the area.

He will be missed

2011-12-16T12:34:00.002-05:00

I never thought that Chris Pronger would ever stop playing but yesterdays news that he will not play again this season because of concussion issues, leaves his future in doubt. Pronger was one of the nastiest and best players ever to play his position.

In 1993, the Ottawa Senators select Alexandre Daigle with the first pick, while Pronger was selected second overall by the Hartford Whalers. You think the Senators want a redo on that. If this is the end for Pronger, its been a great trip and career for him.

Andy Carroll makes money for doing nothing

2011-12-15T09:00:00.001-05:00

Last January Liverpool paid 35 million pounds to Newcastle for striker Andy Carroll and 13 starts later that its not looking like the greatest purchase ever. Despite his struggles Carroll is set pocket £150k bonus from Liverpool, according to the Daily Mail. Not bad for a guy who has only scored four times for the reds.

Happy Holidays Pro V1 Style

2011-12-14T20:04:00.000-05:00

One of the few truly great Holiday commercials in sports

Its so bad that Bieber is going replace Torres at Chelsea

2011-12-13T08:46:00.001-05:00

If life at Chelsea can not get any worst for Fernando Torres at Chelsea, now the blues are looking a signing a replacement him, Justin Bieber. Bieber trained at Chelsea with Frank Lampard and Fernando Torres and some people said he does not miss sitters like Torres does.

Savage on the move again

2011-12-07T08:02:00.001-05:00

Two years ago Rutgers starting qb Tom Savage was on track for big things. Then after getting injured and replaced by Chas Dodd, Savage decided to transfer to Arizona.

Now after a year there and coaching changes, Savages is looking for another place to play. Savage is transferring from Arizona for family reason, according to the Star Ledger His once promising career now looks like a thing of the past. It's a shame because he does have the talent to play and you wonder if their is something else going on here.

It's so bad now former Eagles Players are fighting on Twitter

2011-12-02T20:29:00.001-05:00

On Thursday while the Eagles were falling apart on the field again, two of the their former players where having their own issues on twitter. During the game, former running back Brian Westbrook, @36westbrook, and Dan Klecko, @kleck90, got into a twitter fight. Above is a screen cap of Westbrook's answer to one of Klecko's tweet. Based on Westbrook tweet it does not seem to be a pleasant twitter discussion.

I went searching for what triggered the fight but it appears that Klecko has deleted his account. Just when you think that this season could not get an worst for the Birds, now you have former players fighting each other in social media.

Cover Story: The Eagles season

2011-11-29T21:03:00.001-05:00

For the most part the Philadelphia Eagles season has been a total mess. Each week has been a total disaster. The only positive to come from this has been the headlines and back pages of the Philly Daily News. They have been terrific. Here is a small sampling of some of the better ones of the season so far.

Professional Tailgating: It has turned

2011-11-28T21:23:00.001-05:00

OTWT Tailgating Crew made the trip to the Linc to see the Pats take on the Eagles, it ended up not being much of a game but rather a funeral for the birds. Here are some of the sites from the game.

The Comcast crew breaks down the game during pregame.

At the end of the day, Howard Eskin would have plenty to talk about

TV trucks where ready to cover, what is left of the birds season

Maybe my final time saying good bye to Andy