Indy 500 legitimizes open wheel racing!

Many people will look at this weekends Coca-cola 600 as the big race of the weekend? How can this be when the greatest spectacal of racing is going on in Indianapolis? Why could this take a back seat to NASCAR? Oh, you know the drivers in NASCAR & not in Open Wheel racing? You don't know the names of Andretti, Foyt, Rahal, Patrick, Kaanan, Castroneves? Oh you do know them? Great names, history, milk, and the great Jim Nabors make this not only the race of the weekend but the Greatest race of the year. To that I say BOOM goes the DyNaMiTe!


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WATCH HOCKEY!!!!

WATCH HOCKEY!!!!
By Derek Steenson, Producer, Doug and Daddy Show

Even though we are in the thick of the NFL off-season, there are still plenty of quality sporting events to catch on TV. The NBA is setting up for a couple of good conference finals series, the Major League Baseball season is heating up, and Big Brown is set to make a run at the Triple Crown. But, the best thing you can watch now is…….the STANLEY CUP FINALS!!! That’s right. Hockey. The Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins have been the two best teams in hockey this year, especially down the playoff stretch. It should be a compelling series, with the Red Wings bringing plenty of experience and offensive prowess with Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk, as well as a knack for finding the weakness in their opponent. For what the Penguins lack in playoff experience, they more than make up for it with sheer talent and an outstanding offensive attack, led by Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
If you are looking at one aspect of the game that will decide the series, it will be the power-play. Both teams have been fantastic in scoring in their power-play, with the Red Wings looking particularly efficient. The Wings set up a simple PP offense by sticking one man in front of the net to screen the goalie and have a chance at deflecting slap shots into the net. From there, they simply work the puck from the corners back to the point, looking for open shots. It’s a simple setup, and has been very productive through the playoffs.
The goaltending match-up should be fun to watch too, with Detroit’s veteran Chris Osgood and Pittburgh’s young gun Marc-Andre Fluery.
Another thing to watch for in this series is physical play. Even though both of these teams could be called “finesse” teams, especially the Wings, you must play physical at this point to win the Stanley Cup. I expect to see some hard-nosed physical play, and guys like Georges Laraque make Pittsburgh the more physical of the two. However, with physical play comes more penalties, which have to be avoided.
For me, the team that can be physical, yet stay out of penalty trouble and take advantage of power play opportunities will win the series. As strong as Detroit has looked these playoffs, I like the Pittsburgh to win in 7, with the Penguins winning a close game seven in Detroit. But regardless of who wins, it is going to be some absolutely great hockey……..so make sure to tune in!!!!

Nebraska Baseball

Nebraska in everyone's mind limps into the BIG 12 tournament this week in Oklahoma City after loosing 4 of the last 6 games. Many look at a sweep in Missouri as the end!! Why all the negativity? This team overachieved since day one of the season, ok will throw out day one at Stanford, so mabye day 2. These kids have come togeather to be 39-12 at this point.
The second season is just the begining!! Don't give up on them just yet.

Nothing going on....Really??

When the Husker spring game was put in the books, many area sports fans were wondering if anything happens before fall practice. Well plenty to talk about, including the leftovers of the NFL Draft. Daddy thinks having only 3 Nebraska players drafted was Bill Callahan's fault....did you expect more? What a difference a year makes. At this time last year Sam Keller may have been a first day selelction...now he waits 3 days before Tampa Bay invites him to mini-camp. NO CHANCE!!! Too many QB's at Tampa, look for Sam on a 50-yard field on ESPN 2 next season. The same will not be said for Danny Woodhead. I'm not sure if I was more surprised or disappointed that he was not drafted, but no matter, he will make an NFL roster. I think we'll see Woodhead scoring on the Patriots before the season is up. What do you think about Woodhead, he's done everything possible in his career?!?! May is another busy month with soccer, track, golf and baseball coming to a close on the high school level. I'll be at district track meets in Bertrand and Elm Creek, plus full coverage of the state meet at Omaha. Kearney boys a lock in Class A?? Have a great month and enjoy some nicer weather (we hope)!