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
CIS Hockey Championship Final Live Blog
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CIS Hockey Championship Update 3
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
CIS Hockey Championship Update 2
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
CIS Hockey Championship Update
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
Formula One Season Preview: Predictions
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
2009 CIS Hockey Championship Preview
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
Formula One Season Preview: New Rules
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
Formula One Season Preview: The Teams
Welcome to part one of The Lowdown’s 2009 Formula One Season preview. Over the next three days, I’ll do a thorough breakdown of the upcoming F1 season. Today, I take a look at the 10 teams and 20 drivers that will contest the world championship. Continue reading
Lowdown Music Show Play List
So we tried our hand at being a music show on Sunday. If you were interested, here’s the songs we spun while acting like real DJ’s. A special thanks to those who called in to chat and make requests. Another shout out to our recurring guest Graham Page who chatted with us about soccer, motorsports and cars in the run up to 2:00 AM. The songs listed in red are what I picked and the songs in turquoise are Jackie’s picks. Continue reading
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