Gone too soon... Posted by ChadWingert on February 1, 2010
As some of you may already know, the world of Thumb area sports suffered a huge loss with the passing of Huron County Press's Chris Ogryski this past Thursday.
I know that I am still fairly fresh to the Thumb sports media scene. But still, in my brief time ... | Read this entry and add a comment
Five to Watch - BOYS EDITION Posted by ChadWingert on December 23, 2009
So here we are for part two of my “Five to Watch” series. And, now that we are just over two weeks into the boys season, it’s time to put some not-so-familiar names in the spotlight.
Five to watch - girls edition Posted by ChadWingert on December 12, 2009
Sports Editor Chad Wingert gives Thumb area basketball fans five players to keep an eye out for this season. | Read this entry and add a comment
2009-10 WINTER HOOPS PREDICTIONS Posted by ChadWingert on December 5, 2009
OK - I wanted to run my thoughts on the season along with our 2009-10 Winter Sports Preview, but as you could probably tell, there was not much empty space. SO, if you DO want to know my thoughts and predictions on the upcoming hoops seasonk, you've come to ... | Read this entry and add a comment
What it takes to be the best Posted by ChadWingert on November 16, 2009
Just minutes after the North Branch volleyball team clinched their Class B regional title Thursday night against Mt. Morris, Broncos’ head coach Jim Fish was out the door.
Almost immediately after his squad was presented with their regional trophy, Fish bolted to the sidelines and started to gather his ... | Read this entry and add a comment
Athletes of all ages proving some things are bigger than sports Posted by ChadWingert on October 21, 2009
In what is possibly the most busy month in the sporting world, athletes from every level are going the extra mile once again.
October means baseball playoffs and the heart of the NFL season as well as the start of the NHL and NBA. But once again, these athletes ... | Read this entry and add a comment
Halfway Already? Posted by ChadWingert on September 30, 2009
The following is my column from the Wednesday, Sept. 30th edition of the Advertiser. There are many other things I could blog about right now (Lions winning, Tigers Pennant race), but we all know what is happening in the Statewide sports world. So, I've decided to go with this for ... | Read this entry and add a comment
Thoughts for fall.... Posted by ChadWingert on September 16, 2009
Now that the Football and Fall Sports previews are out, I will be able to take more time and focus on getting out and covering different events. With that being said, I would like to apologize to Caro High School for leaving a good chunk of your story out of ... | Read this entry and add a comment
A Whole new World Posted by ChadWingert on September 8, 2009
This past weekend I attended the 8th Annual Baja Brawl in Millington, and let me tell you, it was a very cool experience. Now, this is not my first time around the world of motocross and supercross. I once dated a local girl who's family was very much into professional ... | Read this entry and add a comment
No place to go but up with Staf-FORD Posted by ChadWingert on April 29, 2009
Just minutes before this year’s NFL Draft kicked off a college buddy of mine read this little speech, wrote by him, announcing the start of a new beginning to a houseload of friends in Milford as we started to gather around the TV for our annual NFL Draft celebration.
Officiating is much easier from the bleachers Posted by ChadWingert on February 23, 2009
Lately it seems as though everyone wants to be a basketball official.
Everyone from the fans in the stands to the players on the court have an opinion on how the game is being called.
Oh, and that guy in the black-and-white striped shirt, his opinion doesn’t matter... because ... | Read this entry and 1 comment
When will it be over for Major League Baseball? Posted by ChadWingert on February 11, 2009
I just don’t know who to believe anymore.
If you haven’t already heard, on Monday, New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez admitted to taking performance- enhancing drugs during his 2003 MVP season with the Texas Rangers, in an interview shown on ESPN.
Midseason report cards: Girls Basketball Posted by ChadWingert on January 21, 2009
Well, ladies and gentleman, we are about halfway done with the girls basketball season looking at conference standings leaves me quite pleased. For once in a long time, there is no clear-cut, dominant team in the Thumb. With that being said, I think it’s time to give the area ... | Read this entry and add a comment
Changes are a step in the right direction, just a little late. Posted by ChadWingert on January 13, 2009
The wheels of change are in motion at Frankenmuth High School, and I’m sure some members of the community could not be happier.
In the November 15 edition of the Advertiser, i wrote a column voicing my opinion on the new policy and how I felt that it was ... | Read this entry and add a comment
Thumb Area Basketball Leaders (as of 1-5-09) Posted by ChadWingert on January 8, 2009
High School coaches to start teaching “Crab Dribble”? Posted by ChadWingert on January 7, 2009
This past weekend one of the NBA’s biggest stars, LeBron James, got called for traveling in the closing seconds of two-point game against the Washington Wizards, ending in a loss for the Cleveland Cavaliers to one of the worst teams in the NBA.
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