Forty years ago in the summer of 1980, the Jets were reportedly on the verge of taking the next step. They were coming off an 8-8 season and there was plenty of optimism in the air. There were aspirations of making the postseason for the first time since 1969. Head coach Walt Michaels – who passed away at 89 roughly a year ago – came off consecutive 8-8 seasons after he … [Read more...] about For The Jets, Will History Repeat Itself?
Jeff Moeller
5 Things: Previewing the Yankees’ 2020 infield, full of potential
Can Gleyber Torres continue to evolve as one of the game’s best young players? Did Gio Urshela have a career year last season? Is Luke Voit the answer at first base? Those are some of the questions Yankees’ fans are pondering as they began their “spring training 2.0” workouts this week in preparation for a July 24 start of the season. The Yankees infield has the potential … [Read more...] about 5 Things: Previewing the Yankees’ 2020 infield, full of potential
Moeller: Jamal Adams putting pressure on Jets to react
Probably one of the most famous Cowboys to wear No. 33 was legendary running back Tony Dorsett. Within a month, Jamal Adams could begin to make his mark in the same jersey. Adams has publicly stated that he wants a trade over the Jets’ inability to rework his contract. He wants to be made the highest paid safety or be in the same ballpark as his high-priced peers. In a … [Read more...] about Moeller: Jamal Adams putting pressure on Jets to react
The 1970 Mets, high expectations, no miracle finish.
It was the eve of the 1970 baseball season, and the Mets were still on top of the baseball world. They continued to relish their improbable World Championship from a year ago, and still had their cast in place. Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, and Gary Gentry anchored one of the game’s best starting staff. Tug McGraw and Rod Taylor arguably were the best one-two punch in the … [Read more...] about The 1970 Mets, high expectations, no miracle finish.
Moeller: Yankees’ 1970 team, often forgotten, held their own
Fifty years ago, the Yankees had a year that many have forgotten. After their dynasty ended in 1964, Yankees’ teams from 1965 through 1973 were often lumped together as a collection of mediocrity. This year was different. It was 1970 and two years removed from Mickey Mantle’s final season. The Yankees took their first step to find their new identity the previous … [Read more...] about Moeller: Yankees’ 1970 team, often forgotten, held their own
