So the 2009 F1 season kicked off with a bang. Rubens Barrichello managed to cause a four car pile-up in the first turn after chunking the start. Meanwhile, some guy named Jenson Button won the race followed by Barrichello (who got back to second after some other guys crashed) and Lewis Hamilton (thanks to a stewards’ decision that went his way for once).
Over here in Canada, things weren’t quite so rosy. Continue reading
It’s official!!! Friday Night Lights has been renewed for two more seasons!!! Continue reading
Six months ago, they were too young to be a threat. Five months ago, their record had them barely making the playoffs. Last month, they looked like fodder for the OUA West regular season champion. Yesterday, they were virtual locks for elimination. And today, when they fell behind to the UNB Varsity Reds, they were overmatched. In the end, the Mustangs’ storybook season came to a heartbreaking end. Continue reading
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Well, it turns out that I keep getting all my predictions wrong. The original ones, the revised ones, the one I’m going to make at the end of the post. But now it’s time to take a look at the CIS University Cup Hockey Championship final between the UNB Varsity Reds and the Western Mustangs. Continue reading
Yesterday, I gave you an update on how the Western Mustangs could make it to the finals. Today, here’s the path that the Lakehead Thunderwolves can use to make it to the national championship game in their home town. Continue reading
Midway through Day 2 at the Canadian University Hockey Championship, everything I (and most experts) predicted has been turned on its head. Since this is primarily a UWO blog, let’s play out the scenario the Mustangs need to play out for a shot at the University Cup. Continue reading
Welcome to part three of The Lowdown’s preview of the 2009 Formula One World Championship. With an examination of the teams and rules out of the way, it’s time to move on to predictions for the 2009 season. The new rules with the point system make picking a champion and sorting out the standings very difficult. However, as The Lowdown’s motto on the radio says: How hard can it be? Continue reading
It’s preview week here on The Lowdown Blog. Right now, I take a break from previewing the 2009 Formula 1 Season and instead preview the 2009 Canadian University Hockey Championships. This is the third and final of the major mens’ national championships for the 2008-2009 season. Since I can’t be there in person (though my boss neglected to tell me himself), I’ll give my expert opinion in The Lowdown’s University Cup preview.
The championship consists of six teams: Continue reading
Welcome to part two of The Lowdown’s 2009 Formula One World Championship preview. Today, I look at the new rules that have completely changed the face of Formula One. As a bonus, I also look at the one new track that will host a grand prix this season. Continue reading
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