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2009 World Series: Five Key Storylines

Mr. Lidge & His Unstable Bridge If one was creating a children’s book with this title, perhaps the best cover picture would be the following: Hilarious ...

Written by Ben Livingston about about 1 month ago 178 reads 0 comments
First Annual OBG "Pre-Season" Playoff Predictions

Back on October second, we kicked off the season with the first-ever round of OBG's pre-season predictions, giving a look at what the final standings might look like...

Written by Ben Livingston about about 1 month ago 40 reads 0 comments
The Truth About the Flyers-Penguins Brawl

Last night, the Flyers and Penguins met for the first time this season. The Penguins were able to grab a 5-4 victory, but it wasn't the final score that headlined this game...

Written by Ben Livingston about about 1 month ago 437 reads 16 comments
MLB Playoff Predictions

National League Division Series Cardinals vs. Dodgers When the Dodgers got off to a blazing start earlier this season, I was very skeptical of how good they really were...

Written by Ben Livingston about about 1 month ago 725 reads 1 comments
2009-10 NHL Regular Season Predictions

Well, ladies and gentleman, it's finally begun. The 2009-10 NHL season began last night, and in a matter of hours the Flyers and Penguins will both be playing their first games of the year...

Written by Ben Livingston about 2 months ago 222 reads 0 comments
Pittsburgh Penguins: October Predictions & Prophecies

With the Flyers' half of our first monthly Predictions & Prophecies segment complete here at OBG, it's time to jump right into the Penguins half.Here are your October Predictions & Prophecies for the Penguins:Predictions10/2 vs...

Written by Ben Livingston about 2 months ago 178 reads 1 comments
Flyers' October Predictions & Prophecies

Well hockey fans, whether you believe it or not, the season starts tonight. It’s an earlier start than normal this season because of the Winter Olympics, and with September just finishing yesterday, it doesn’t feel like hockey season yet...

Written by Ben Livingston about 2 months ago 34 reads 0 comments
Inconsequential Clash: Introduction / Jerseys & Logos

Due to the G-20 roaring through Pittsburgh this week, hockey has been the last thing on anybody's mind. However, life goes on in the hockey world, as does Orange, Black, & Gold...

Written by Ben Livingston about 2 months ago 238 reads 5 comments
The Bizarre Culture of Hockey Fighting

In most sports that are played in the 21st century, every move that you make on the field, on the court, on the ice, or on whatever surface you play on, has a direct effect on the outcome of the game...

Written by Ben Livingston about 2 months ago 315 reads 1 comments
"Top 10 Most Painful Moments" #7: Luck, Dumb Luck

We continue our "Top 10 Most Painful Moments" feature, counting down the ten times that the Penguins have caused Flyers fans the most pain over the past few years. Before continuing, here's a rundown of the previous moments we've counted down on OBG...

Written by Ben Livingston about 2 months ago 161 reads 3 comments
Top 10 Most Painful Moments: No. 8 Biron the Boob

We continue our "Top 10 Most Painful Moments" feature, counting down the ten times that the Penguins have caused Flyers fans the most pain over the past few years. Before continuing, here's a rundown of the previous moments we've counted down on OBG...

Written by Ben Livingston about 2 months ago 189 reads 2 comments
Report from Penguins Training Camp

Today I did something that required a bit of restraint, but more importantly required me to die a bit inside. I decided that, for the sake of reporting and getting photos, I would go to Mellon ...

Written by Ben Livingston about 2 months ago 189 reads 1 comments
Top 10 Most Painful Moments, No. 9: Letang's OT Winner

We continue our "Top 10 Most Painful Moments" feature, counting down the ten times that the Penguins have caused Flyers fans the most pain over the past few years. Before continuing, here's a rundown of the previous moments we've counted down on OBG...

Written by Ben Livingston about 2 months ago 181 reads 3 comments
Philedelphia Flyer's Top 10 Most Painful Moments #10: Sykora's Called Shot

Welcome back to the "Faceoff Spectacular" here at OBG (which is, for those of you kids who forgot, or who were in the bathroom for our first two posts, the Orange, Black, and Gold blog)...

Written by Ben Livingston about 2 months ago 291 reads 0 comments
Welcome to OBG!

With that lengthily introduction complete, I'd now love to formally welcome you to the Orange, Black and Gold blog which will hereby be more affectionately known as OBG...

Written by Ben Livingston about 2 months ago 47 reads 1 comments
Introduction to Orange, Black, and Gold

PittStart: The Start of a University of Pittsburgh Student's College Experience I was ecstatic for my PittStart, as I was champing at the bit to make any sort of jump I could into college life...

Written by Ben Livingston about 2 months ago 62 reads 11 comments
NHL Playoff Previews: Ducks/Sharks, Blues/Canucks, Jackets/Wings

No. 8 Anaheim Ducks vs. No. 1 San Jose Sharks Season Series: Sharks won, 4-2 The Sharks have been a perennial disappointment when it comes to their performance in the playoffs...

Written by Ben Livingston about 7 months ago 25 reads 0 comments
No. 6 Carolina Hurricanes vs. No. 3 New Jersey Devils

Season Series: Hurricanes won, 3-1 The Devils have all of the pieces in place to make a run deep into the playoffs. Both their offense and defense has been great all season, but it’s the man in the crease that’s going to be the key for them.

Written by Ben Livingston about 7 months ago 88 reads 0 comments
NHL Playoff Preview: No. 7 New York Rangers Vs. No. 2 Washington Capitals

No. 7 New York Rangers vs. No. 2 Washington Capitals Season Series: Capitals (3-1) Why should I pick the Capitals in this one? Ovechkin. Oops. I probably should write more here…Alex Ovechkin...

Written by Ben Livingston about 7 months ago 63 reads 2 comments
NHL Playoff Preview: No. 8 Montreal Canadiens vs. No. 1 Boston Bruins

No. 8 Montreal Canadiens (41-30-11) vs. No. 1 Boston Bruins (53-19-10) Season Series: Boston won, 5-1 Oh, how the tables have turned in this rivalry! After the Canadiens swept the season ...

Written by Ben Livingston about 7 months ago 761 reads 9 comments
NHL Playoff Preview: No. 5 Calgary Flames Vs. No. 4 Chicago Blackhawks

No. 5 Calgary Flames (46-30-6) vs. No. 4 Chicago Blackhawks (46-24-12) Season Series: Blackhawks won, 4-0 In the MLB’s most recent season, we saw the two teams that are arguably two of ...

Written by Ben Livingston about 7 months ago 297 reads 0 comments
Winter Classic 2010: Who Will the Boston Bruins Host?

For those NHL fans that have been waiting to know where the next Winter Classic will be played, the wait is finally over...

Written by Ben Livingston about 7 months ago 1,116 reads 0 comments
Phillies Offseason Moves, Thus Far

A summary of the transactions the Phillies have made and other things that have happened to the team since their World Series Championship clincher back on October 29th of last year...

Written by Ben Livingston about 10 months ago 220 reads 0 comments
Why America Loves Baseball

On Oct. 31, 2008, a massive sea of people swarmed into Center City in Philadelphia, their numbers estimated to be from one to three million...

Written by Ben Livingston about 11 months ago 72 reads 1 comments
New York Mets Fans: Let's Take a Time-Out

I'm going to step out of my normal, objective, tone for a second, to speak directly to the New York Mets fans (and Phillies fans) on Bleacher Report...

Written by Ben Livingston about 11 months ago 235 reads 18 comments

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Ben Livingston Article Archive

2009 World Series: Five Key Storylines

First Annual OBG "Pre-Season" Playoff Predictions

The Truth About the Flyers-Penguins Brawl

MLB Playoff Predictions

2009-10 NHL Regular Season Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins: October Predictions & Prophecies

Flyers' October Predictions & Prophecies

Inconsequential Clash: Introduction / Jerseys & Logos

The Bizarre Culture of Hockey Fighting

"Top 10 Most Painful Moments" #7: Luck, Dumb Luck

Top 10 Most Painful Moments: No. 8 Biron the Boob

Report from Penguins Training Camp

Top 10 Most Painful Moments, No. 9: Letang's OT Winner

Philedelphia Flyer's Top 10 Most Painful Moments #10: Sykora's Called Shot

Welcome to OBG!

Introduction to Orange, Black, and Gold

NHL Playoff Previews: Ducks/Sharks, Blues/Canucks, Jackets/Wings

No. 6 Carolina Hurricanes vs. No. 3 New Jersey Devils

NHL Playoff Preview: No. 7 New York Rangers Vs. No. 2 Washington Capitals

NHL Playoff Preview: No. 8 Montreal Canadiens vs. No. 1 Boston Bruins

NHL Playoff Preview: No. 5 Calgary Flames Vs. No. 4 Chicago Blackhawks

Winter Classic 2010: Who Will the Boston Bruins Host?

Phillies Offseason Moves, Thus Far

Why America Loves Baseball

New York Mets Fans: Let's Take a Time-Out

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