| Back in the New York Groove; Vikings thrash Giants
"New York Groove" is a song performed by legendary Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley on his self-titled 1978 album. It also happens to be the ditty that the New York Giants used to play after they scored a touchdown at Giants Stadium. The Minnesota Vikings defense may just claim the song as their own.
Two years ago in North Jersey, Vikings safety Darren Sharper picked off Eli Manning three times, returning one for a touchdown in a 24-21 Minnesota win.
And, while it didn't count, the Vikings trashed the New York Jets, 37-20, during a preseason game at the stadium in August, when both Sharper and linebacker Chad Greenway returned interceptions for touchdowns.
Fast forward to this past Sunday when Sharper, safety Dwight Smith and Greenway all returned Manning interceptions for touchdowns as Minnesota stunned the New York Giants again, 41-17.
Folklore Review
Using a soul to beat someone up sounds like sort of a strange hook for a game, but the quirky title Folklore from Game Republic offers exactly that. While it may appear to be sort of an RPG/action hybrid a more apt description would be a beat-em-up with a deep story, a brawler with some avatar advancement. Combining elements of such disparate titles as Silent Hill, Pokemon, and Final Fight, with a dash of PS3 motion-control (that actually works!) on top, the title's pitch stands out in a year already filled with unique offerings. The gameplay depth you experience in the first hour of play, unfortunately, is more or less the depth you'll experience throughout the game. Despite that, there's a lot to like here - especially for fans of things that go bump in the night. Read on for my impressions of this dark fantasy given form.
Make the holidays happier for kids
14 to Children and Family Services, Health & Welfare, 1720 Westgate Drive, Suite D. If you would like to donate to the Boise Soroptimist Club's Foster Children's Fund, send your contributions to Foster Children's Fund, Health and Welfare, Children & Family Services, 1720 Westgate Dr., Suite D, Boise, Idaho 83704. .
ALL-AREA FOOTBALL SOUTH OFFENSE: Four Sailors lead offense, behind bulky interior line
While Wayland Union captured the O-K Gold flag this season, league-rival South Christian made an impression during the postseason. The Sailors are well-represented on the Advance All-Area South Offense, including their quarterback, his favorite receiver, workhorse running back, and captain of the interior line. BRAD SHOUP Kelloggsville, Tackle This 6-4, 235-pound senior was moved to center a year ago due to injuries, then returned to right tackle for his senior season, his third as a starter along the Rockets' offensive line. "Brad is a great kid who worked hard to make himself better. He's really a force on the offensive line, excellent at finishing blocks," Kelloggsville coach Don Galster said. "He got better every week and really became a dominant blocker late in the season." JAY MORREN South Christian, Guard Jay (6-3, 195) excelled on both sides of the football for the playoff-bound Sailors, playing inside linebacker along with offensive guard.
Hidayat, Super Dan on course for HK clash
HONG KONG � Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat and world number one Lin Dan remained on course for a Hong Kong Open badminton quarter-final showdown after crushing wins here yesterday. Lin �Super� Dan dispatched Englishman Andrew Smith 21-17, 21-5 while Hidayat routed China�s Chen Hong 21-11, 21-13 in just 23 minutes in the first round. Hidayat, still in search of his first Super Series title, will play South Korea�s Park Sung Hwan in round two on Thursday while Lin is strong favourite against Shoji Sato of Japan. Hidayat and Lin share badminton�s hottest rivalry, although the famously hot-tempered Indonesian has not beaten his Chinese rival since the 2005 world championship final. �I�m not thinking about Lin Dan yet,� Hidayat shrugged. �We�ll see the day after tomorrow.
|
