EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 Since we have one week left, this seems like a good topic. What were your favorite games/events of 2006? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 - Rose Bowl - U.S. Open (golf) - Cindy Klassen winning five speed skating medals in Turin - Andre Agassi's final match - George Mason making the Final Four Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 Cardinals v. Mets game 7 of the NLCS. For a game featuring starting pitchers Jeff Suppan and Oliver Perez(!), it turned out to be one of the more entertaining games of the playoffs. Also had one of the best catches of the season, when Endy Chavez robbed Molina with the snowcone catch in the sixth. The end was less than perfect, Beltran went out with the bat on his shoulder on a perfect 0-2 hook. But it was a really, really entertaining game for an outsider (like me). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 Dallas Mavericks making it to the Finals with Avery Johnson as the head coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devo 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 Cardinals v. Mets game 7 of the NLCS. For a game featuring starting pitchers Jeff Suppan and Oliver Perez(!), it turned out to be one of the more entertaining games of the playoffs. Also had one of the best catches of the season, when Endy Chavez robbed Molina with the snowcone catch in the sixth. The end was less than perfect, Beltran went out with the bat on his shoulder on a perfect 0-2 hook. But it was a really, really entertaining game for an outsider (like me). I agree. It's hard for me to look past the heartbreaking result, but it was a fantastic game. My favorite game of the year, bar none... August 22nd, 2006 - St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets - This was the game where Delgado hit his 400th home run, a grand slam that was hit when the Mets happened to be down 7-1. Later in the evening, Beltran would finish the job with a two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth that sent me leaping out of my chair and shouting in joy. Mets won 8-7. Honorable mention to the Jets' defeat of the Patriots in Foxboro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 - Kenny Rogers' performance against the Yankees in the ALDS (Game 3, was it?). That ovation he got when he came off the mound was something special. - USC vs. Texas in the Rose Bowl - June 24th, Red Sox-Phillies nationally televised FOX game on a damp Saturday afternoon. I was there and saw both Papelbon pitch out of a bases loaded jam in extras followed by Papi bopping one out to win it, causing the drunk girl in front of me to jump on her seat and almost break her leg when she slips and it snaps shut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 24, 2006 Rose Bowl Lakers-Suns Game 4 George Mason-UConn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 Rose Bowl UCLA/ Gonzaga Ohio St/Michigan Games 6 and 7 of the Washington/Cleveland series. Game 5 Phoenix/LA Clippers Twins vs Red Sox. Schilling vs Santana. Jason Kubel walk-off Grand Slam. Twins vs Tigers. Justin Morneau's go ahead HR of Zumya ends the drought of not having a 30 HR hitter. Twins vs White Sox. Jermaine Dye two run homer off Joe Nathan ties the game. Twins win in 11 8-7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 Rose Bowl The 4-game sweep of the Cards by MY Houston Astros (including 3 walk-offs) The Saints vs. the Cowboys a couple weeks ago. Hell yeah~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest "Go, Mordecai!" Report post Posted December 24, 2006 Three words: "crown their ass" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 That's the quote of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted December 24, 2006 Of course, Kobe scoring 81 leading the Rapist(s) over the mighty Raptors. Seriously, Nadal d. Federer - Rome final. George Mason d. UConn - NCAA Quarterfinal. US Open - Hefty Mickelson's mighty collapse. May he never recover. The 2nd half of 2006 was really boring. Andre Agassi's final match No. Unless you mean the Baghdatis match. Which was fine drama. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 The MLB and NFL playoffs weren't that great this year. The Indy 500 had a good finish with Andretti and Hornish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 Andre Agassi's final match No. Unless you mean the Baghdatis match. Which was fine drama. More the event of his final match than the match itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Woolery 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 i'm going to second cardinals/bears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wolverine1007 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 OSU - Michigan Edmonton - Carolina, game 7 Stanley Cup (living in Edmonton made it even better, then worse) Colts - Steelers Agree with Aggasi's US open run Chargers - Bengals was maybe not the best game, but fun to watch USC - Texas, can't wait to see Leinart vs. Young in the NFL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 Rose Bowl Lakers-Suns Game 4 George Mason-UConn These win. Also, LSU/Tennessee. That's not just a fanboy pick. Said Edwin at one point on AIM: "WOW. Those last three plays get a WOW." Louisville/Rutgers was awesome as well. Indy 500's been mentioned. I can't think of much more, because I barely watched baseball this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted December 24, 2006 I enjoyed the World Baseball Classic (just not the ending), as well as the Rose Bowl and Lakers/Suns Game 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFer 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 In addition to the ones mentioned: Game 4-Tigers/A's (Maggs' walkoff was probably one of the top 5 Detroit sports moments in my lifetime) Women's CBB final-Maryland/Duke Sugar Bowl-Georgia/WV That Dodgers 4-HR game (even though most of us couldn't see the game live) EDIT: That Texas/Tennessee game yesterday was mighty good too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 I completely forgot Canada beating the US in the WBC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 In no order, USC-Texas: Best college football game I've ever seen, and one that lived up to the hype, which says a lot. Agassi-Baghdatis: I really believed the crowd willed Andre to this win, as many of the assumed "laws of tennis" were defined (holding serves, big leads blown within a set). I had about 5 people who don't care about tennis watching it with me. That's my barometer of if it was a great match. George Mason-UConn: I've never watched a sporting event where I was fixated on the clock more than the actual score. I was heartbroken when UConn tied it up, and shocked when the 3 didn't go in. Great game. Michigan-OSU: I'm a OSU homer, but it was a great game. Troy Smith showing his Vince Young like qualities in a big game. Mets-Cards NLCS Game 7: I loved the Cards, but I would have bet the farm the Mets were winning after Chavez stole Rolen's HR. This game, while dogged by some is a great example of why playoff baseball is great. Duke-Maryland NCAA Women's Title Game: Maybe it was the gambling, or that I coach women's sports now, but a small part of me died putting this on the list. Great game though. Phoenix-Lakers Series: Can't remember which game were great, but this and the Clippers series was extremly fun to watch. Wizards-Suns, Friday night: Don't usually stay in on a Friday night, but you knew this was going to be an exciting game. Argentina-Mexico WC Round of 16: Good emotion, pretty good game, and one of the prettier goals I've ever seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 Panama/Cuba without question was the best game of the World Baseball Classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shooting Star 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 I enjoyed the World Baseball Classic (just not the ending), You're so Cuban Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 24, 2006 That Dodgers 4-HR game (even though most of us couldn't see the game live) Oh shit, how did I forget that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepoMan 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 In addition to the ones mentioned: Women's CBB final-Maryland/Duke That games deserves a lot more love. That was the best game of hoops, men's or women's, at any level last year. Another one not mentioned: Itaily beats Germany with a late goal in the WC semi-final. Great atmosphere as the Germans can actually show thier national pride in a positive manner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted December 25, 2006 Andre Agassi's final match No. Unless you mean the Baghdatis match. Which was fine drama. More the event of his final match than the match itself. Those were phony emotions from Mr. Showman, but we don't need to get into that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2006 Montreal Canadiens "knocking out" the Toronto Maple Leafs at the end of the 05-06 season. Rose Bowl 2006 Masters 2006 Open Indy 500 Super Bowl XL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2006 As much as I love both Augusta and Mickelson, and I feel badly saying this, Baron, I'm gonna side with Leena and give the golf nod to the US Open and not the Masters. Game Six of the Stanley Cup Finals. Montreal's two-game series last March with the Leafs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted December 26, 2006 Thank you for joining the proper side of the Hefty bandwagon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2006 Italy over France in the WC Final Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
