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Good Morning, Stumpers!
On this fine Monday we’ve got a couple things for you! First off, we shine a Stump Spotlight on Jonathan Quick and how he turned back the clock⏱️! Outside of that, we had a big day in basketball, where we saw our first 50-win team! We had a Husky of Honor get named, and also more news for gang green! Good stump for ya! Let’s get down to brass tacks!
Today’s Rundown
What’s in today’s edition?
🇺🇸 Who is Johnathan Quick?
⛳️ Joe Highsmith goes from ZERO to HERO! Wins Cognizant Classic!
🐺 Paige Bueckers joins ‘Huskies of Honor’
🎵 “I’m gonna get ya get ya get ya get ya”
On This Day
On This Day…
🏈 “Tom Brady” Gets Surgery in 1983
Photo // USA Today
The year was 1983, and Pittsburgh Steelers QB Terry Bradshaw checked into the hospital to get surgery on the torn muscle and tendons in his throwing elbow. On March 3rd, Bradshaw was admitted to Doctor’s Hospital in Shreveport, LA, for surgery. To avoid being descended upon by press and fans in the hospital, Bradshaw chose an alias: Tom Brady.
It is by far one of the most interesting and unique stories in the history of the NFL. At the time, Brady was just six years old. I can’t imagine what Bradshaw was thinking when he started to see a guy named Tom Brady become one of the GOATs!
🧠 Test your sports knowledge…
The SEC had a three-way tie for first place to end their women's basketball season, how did they decide the no. 1 seed for the tournament? |
Yesterday’s Trivia Answer: (B) Failed to make tournament! The back-to-back NCAA Champions, Florida Gators, failed to make the NCAA tournament, and even lost in the NIT tournament to the UMass Minutemen!
Before We Dive In…
👀 Here’s Yesterday’s MUST-See’s
🔍️ Stump Spotlight
NHL
🏒 Quick Turns Back the Clock
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There aren’t many guys who are able to play professional sports at a high level at the age of 39 years old. Jonathan Quick is one of those guys. At one point in his career, Quick was arguably the best goalie in the whole sport of hockey, but now, he holds down the role of backup tendy for the New York Rangers. We’ll take a look into his interesting career full of ups and downs.
Quick, originally from Camden, Connecticut, played his collegiate hockey at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. He was the 72nd pick in the 2005 draft, beginning his professional career in the 2007-08 season.
He spent almost all of his career with the Los Angeles Kings, making his debut in 2008 and being a mainstay in LA until a shocking trade during the 2022-23 season. He helped the Kings to two Stanley Cup Finals wins in 2012 and 2014, while being a two-time All-Star. Quick was one of the best goalies in the NHL during the 2010s and was an NHL icon. So why then, did the Kings get rid of the face of the franchise?
Quick, for lack of a better term, had fallen off. Pretty hard too. He had a poor season and was on a big contract the year he was dealt. LA needed to move on, and they threw away Quick to Columbus, who at the time, was the worst team in the NHL. Pretty brutal.
Jokes on LA, as Quick was cut from the Blue Jackets and stuck on with the Las Vegas Knights. Quick helped Vegas win the Stanley Cup that year. The guy is a winner. Quick signed with New York that offseason, where he’s been the backup since. But this year, Quick has had some memorable performances. Including last night’s shutout of the Predators.
Last night was his 800th career game, so it was fitting that we got an absolute masterclass from Quick. Just a month ago, Quick became the first US-born goaltender to win 400 games in his career. When Quick left the Kings, many thought that was a shot to the heart for his NHL career. But not Quick. We’ve seen a resurgence from him this season.
Quick saved 35 shots last night, including 20 third period shots, en route to a 4-0 win for New York. Quick went vintage mode when he made a masterful save with elite athleticism and a scorpion movement with his leg (seen here), something that someone who is 39 should not be able to do. He was nothing short of elite last night, and if you told me when he was dealt by the Kings that he was still out there producing on an NHL ice, I’d say you’re crazy.
Quick is the greatest US born goalie of all time, and the fact that he’s still out there after being cast aside by the team he spent 16 seasons with is an amazing story of determination and grit. With Quick’s high level of play and Rangers starting goalie Igor Shesterkin, the Rangers may have the best goalie duo in all of hockey. Shoutout to the Rangers front office for putting their trust in the veteran.
The Hot Stove
AP Photo // Rebecca Blackwell
🏀 Cavs Get 50th Win! In COMEBACK Style!
Just one game after the Cavs 22-point comeback against the Boston Celtics in Boston, they found themselves in another deficit against Portland. They were down 18 points in the third quarter and then said they would not be denied their 10th straight W. They got the OT win, 133-129, and are the first team to 50 wins! The great year for the Cavs continues!
⛳️ Joe Highsmith Wins Cognizant Classic!
Just a few days ago Joe Highsmith was on the bubble and had a must-make putt in order to make the cut! After a stellar weekend of golf after that, Joe is now a WINNER on the PGA Tour for the first time! He went Bogey free yesterday and overcame a three-stroke deficit to get the W! Quote from Joe: “Winning was the last thing on my mind…I played probably the best round of my life.”
🐺 Paige Bueckers Join ‘Huskies of Honor’ on Senior Day
UConn Women’s basketball has been synonymous with National Championships for the last 20 years, so the fact that they haven’t won one during the Paige Bueckers era may come as a shock. Despite this, through both ups and downs, Paige has been a great UConn Husky! Watch out for the Huskies in March and for Paige to further cement her legacy in Storrs!
🏈 Jets Expected to Release Davante Adams
It was an all-around failed experiment for Gang Green this past season. Now that Aaron Glenn is in town and he’s ready to fully right the ship, it seems that like Rodgers, Davante Adams will be out as well. It doesn’t come as much of a shock as Adams was a Rodgers signing. We’ll see what comes next for the Jets.
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What We’re Watching
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🏀 Little bit of a lighter NBA load, but that’s okay!
NBA TV: Rockets @ Thunder (8:00 PM), Pistons @ Jazz (9:00 PM)
More to watch: Warriors @ Hornets (7:00 PM), Kings @ Mavericks (8:30 PM)
🏒 Hockey! Hockey! Hockey!
Senators @ Capitals (6:30 PM), Lightning @ Panthers (7:00 PM), Islanders @ Rangers (7:00 PM on NHL Network)
⚾️ Spring Training Schedule:
Red Sox @ O’s (1:05 PM), Guardians @ Mariners (3:10 PM on MLB.com), Pirates @ Yankees (6:35 PM), full schedule
🏀 College Basketball ranked action:
Men’s: Wake Forest @ (2) Duke (7:00 PM), Kansas @ (4) Houston (9:00 PM)
Women’s: All ranked teams are currently in a pause before conference tournaments start this Wednesday!
⚽️ International Futbol!
English FA Cup: Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich (2:30 PM)
LALIGA: Villarreal vs Espanyol (3:00 PM)
Serie A: Juventus vs Verona (2:45 PM)
The Moment You’ve Been Waiting For
Glue Guy OTD Groutfit Clothing This one just feels right. An all grey outfit should be more acceptable. It’s a beautiful thing especially when you’re lounging. | Quote OTD “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” George Bernard Shaw Create yourself this week! | Song OTD One Way or Another Blondie I’m gonna get ya, get ya, get ya, get ya |
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