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Justin is a staff writer for OperationSports.com, majoring in NCAA and NFL football with a minor in Major League Baseball. He is also known to take courses in college basketball during the month of March. You can find him asking rhetorical questions on the forums under the username jmik58, or follow him on twitter @long_snapper as he steals other people's ideas and passes them off as his own work.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 10:24 AM.


Take a quick look at the AL East standings and you might find yourself feeling disoriented.

For the first time in the last ten years, both New York and Boston are missing from the top two spots of the AL East standings with a week to go in May. Instead, the Yankees and Red Sox are cuddling at the bottom of the baseball pyramid below Baltimore, Tampa Bay, and Toronto.

Since 2002, the Yankees ... Read More
Category: MLB Baseball
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Posted on May 22, 2012 at 02:01 PM.


"Hello O.S. My name is Justin and I have a football consumption problem."

[Reciprocate monotone welcome here]

"Wait, wait, wait. I'm not here to fix the problem."

[Light applause, general scoffing, mumbling about another sports blogger]

"What did I get myself into?" he thought to himself while speaking about himself in the third person.

"Where did ... Read More
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Posted on May 13, 2012 at 04:55 PM.
Little has been said of the season that Carlos Beltran is having for the Cardinals. More surprisingly, however; is that little attention is being given to just how amazing he has been so far in the month of May.

When you look a little closer it's easier to understand why he is flying under the radar.

Did you know...

  • Beltran had a two-homer game the same night that Jered Weaver threw his no-hitter against the Minnesota Twins.

  • Beltran also had a
... Read More
Category: MLB Baseball
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Posted on April 19, 2012 at 02:23 PM.
After purchasing MLB The Show and NCAA Football in 2011 I swore I wouldn't buy either version in 2012.

Interestingly enough the decision was based on two opposite perceptions, but now I find myself doing an about-face because of two crucial gameplay improvements.

With MLB 11: The Show I decided the game was good enough to survive two cycles. I wanted to save my cash. Then a little concept called ball physics came along and changed my world. Not only was the addition ... Read More
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Posted on March 5, 2011 at 09:28 AM.
I'm sure these will make it to OS eventually, but Pasta posted some gameplay videos from three games, a video of a Brian Wilson save, and a video showing the trophies available in the game.

LINK: http://www.pastapadre.com/2011/03/04...ameplay-videos
Friday, March 4, 2011
Posted on March 4, 2011 at 11:51 AM.
Neat story I just came across. As if The Show isn't already a great game, they tug at your heart strings too.

http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/pos...-Disabled.html
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 11:50 AM.
After playing the demo, there are some things that stand out as being improved in terms of fielding realism (although the fielders still appear to be way too quick, fast, and perfect in their routes). An adjustment of the fielder reaction time and speed sliders to the left did the trick. A minor pitch speed slowdown later, and the game felt just like The Show of old.

That is, until you try the analog controls for pitching and batting.

While most love or hate the controls ... Read More
Monday, February 7, 2011
Posted on February 7, 2011 at 08:18 PM.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004DI5H26/ref=ox_ya_os_product

Preorder for 57.99 and release day delivery (March 8) is only 99 cents.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:09 AM.
WWCD?

There's something about capital letters all smushed together that excites the simple minds of America.

There's also something about the life of Cam Newton that gets people a little too fired up.

Put the two together and you have a capital letter collection of life directing inspiration.

Cam Newton isn't a person. He's a symbol. Like Prince, only we know this guys real name.

Newton has turned into a product, a "stands-for" ... Read More
Category: NCAA Football
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Posted on December 28, 2010 at 04:26 PM.
http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/...-missouri-10-2

While most would argue the opposite, and rightfully so, it's very possible that the suspension of two of Iowa's key offensive pieces might actually make the Hawkeyes more dangerous against the Tigers in tonight's Inisght.com Bowl.

Iowa will be without their all-time leading receiver Derrell Johnson-Koulianos and leading rusher Adam Robinson.

DJK was suspended indefinitely ... Read More
Category: NCAA Football
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 01:39 PM.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5950873

The NCAA has ruled that a handful of Ohio State football players will be suspended from play to start the 2011 season due to obtaining improper benefits a couple of years ago.

The violations relate to the selling of merchandise such as awards, championship rings, autographed memorabilia, jerseys, etc.

NCAA officials stated that the players will not have to sit out this year's Sugar Bowl against Arkansas ... Read More
Category: NCAA Football
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Posted on December 21, 2010 at 10:34 AM.
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/n...ory?id=5939878

NY Giants punter Matt Dodge has done exactly the opposite of his namesake; he's stood up in the heat brought on by the wild finish that saw the Philadelphia Eagles mount a historic 4th quarter comeback over the Giants.

Who knew that a shanked punt was worth 28 points in the final eight minutes of a football game?

That's the weight that has been put on Matt Dodge. And he's standing up and taking ... Read More
Category: NFL Football
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:40 AM.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nba...ory?id=5924399

The details of how the playoff system would be implemented are still in the dark, but it's big news for those of us ready for a change in the way FBS crowns their champion.

Mav's owner Mark Cuban is taking up the cause on behalf of all Americans in favor of change to the BCS.

It's about time someone with some serious cash and a presence in the media did this.

Maybe we'll see change ... Read More
Category: NCAA Football
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Posted on December 12, 2010 at 10:38 PM.
My idea of how a BCS Bowl Playoff Hybrid can work

http://www.offthebag.com/ncaa/2010-b...layoff-hybrid/
Category: NCAA Football
Monday, November 29, 2010
Posted on November 29, 2010 at 08:45 PM.
Chizik Will Get the Last Laugh

Originally posted shortly after Chizik's hiring in Auburn.

I'm not into the whole "I told you so" routine and if ever there was a time this would be it, but I do think it's a great lesson in the importance of looking at all the available evidence before making a judgment.
Category: NCAA Football, Coaching

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