Sentences with phrase «surprise team of the year»

Red Schoendienst flashed early in the season but injuries and age slowed him down The surprise team of the year the St Louis Cardinals couldn't win a game in the first week of the season and were in fifth place in July, but they came fast and actually threatened the Pirates in August.

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Thanks to the surprise factor of Loyola - Chicago, along with the team's lovable 98 - year - old chaplain Sister Jean, the school's fans have come out in droves to show their support during March Madness.

Tratt is using much of the $ 3 million raised this year to flesh out the development team (11 employees and counting), improve the product (a web - based version rolled out this summer) and offer above - and - beyond customer service (Haiku Deck employees like to surprise customers who make a support request by picking up the phone and calling them).

So, it should come as no surprise that the hard work by our fundraising team paid off in a big way for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Man & Woman of the Year annual campaign.

Most seemed pleased, if a little surprised that a group of 12 year olds had fended off Lambeth Palace's best team.

Every year in this edition, the magazine's team of editors defines notable and of - the - moment wine and food programs nationwide, from impressively deep cellars to quirky, laser - focused wine lists and eclectic small plates or multicourse «surprise» menus.

And with around 10 odd teams strengthening themselves don't be too surprised if you see Arsenal languishing in 13th or 14th by the end of the year.

But the Woods announcement comes as somewhat of a surprise and seems a bit soon for the 42 - year - old who now looks like he could have a real shot at qualifying for next year's Presidents Cup team.

- Coyotes: The Desert Dogs could end up being one of the NHL's most surprising teams this year.

Given the Women's Blues exceptional performance last season, placing them as one of the best teams in the University, we were very proud and not too surprised to see them win the hotly - contested «Team of the Year» Award at the Annual University Sports Awards.

To the surprise of many Team Hakimian did not make it out of the Group stage of the Volleyball Tourney for the first time in 7 years.

The Bulldogs are averaging three goals per game, led by junior Kevin Grewal who has a league - leading 23 goals with eight assists in 22 games this year and has become one of the most - consistent scorers on the team in surprise fashion.

Some of this year's surprise No. 2 teams arrived there via attrition.

With two teams that embody the evolution of NBA offenses in recent years, emphasizing floor spacing, passing and long - range shooting, it's no surprise the Spurs and Warriors put on such a show in Game 1.

The Rebels benefited from 20 Vol turnovers and put away the Crimson Tide byconverting 34 of 37 foul shots and by getting 11 assists from Guard Sean Tuohy.That left Mississippi with victories over three of the top four teams in theSEC and revived memories of its surprise triumph in last year's conferencetournament.

With most of the key players on all four of this year's «final four» teams returning, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see these teams at the top of the betting board.

Having said that I am also not a blind believer in Rambo's greatness although I do think he is a very good box - to - box midfielder when in form, so I was surprised to say the least to see a Metro report showing that it was the Wales international and not our German international play maker Mesut Ozil who was included in the shortlist for the UEFA team of the year.

A pleasantly surprised Green agreed to a three - year, $ 4.7 million deal, and the team of misfits and castoffs he had assembled over the last seven years rejoiced.

Hi Fatboy, it may all change this year, and I for one would not be surprised if we do finish behind the spuds and out of the top four come May, I was always a big AW supporter and would constantly say to other gooners to be cafeful what you wish for, but the time has come, no genius makes the same mistakes over and over again, when was the last time Arsenal played champagne football, its not good enough to say we do nt worry about how the other team are going to play we just play our game, this has not been working for years now and a change is needed, if AW cant change then we need some new

There's no surprise at the very top with Todd Bowles (NYJ) and Hue Jackson (CLE), as the Jets and Browns are expected to be two of the worst teams this year.

It will be a massive surprise and in my opinion a travesty if Ozil does not pick up the Arsenal Player of the Year award as he has been one of only a few consistent performers in the Gunners team this year and his contribution of goals and assists has been the most telling, while he also broke the Premier League record for consecutive assists and chances created over the seaYear award as he has been one of only a few consistent performers in the Gunners team this year and his contribution of goals and assists has been the most telling, while he also broke the Premier League record for consecutive assists and chances created over the seayear and his contribution of goals and assists has been the most telling, while he also broke the Premier League record for consecutive assists and chances created over the season.

Xhaka never impressed in bundesliga but was in their team of the year and also captained his club at the ripe old age of 22 similarly ozil was one of the best players in the world when he was in real but here he is being ridiculed match after match i won't be surprised when people start to criticize kolasinac after a few matches Over the last few years Wenger has developed the ability to turn quality players into crap aka arshavin, ozil etc

This is the fifth year I've gone out on a secure limb at the start of the season to pick the most likely surprise teams.

Last year's surprise playoff teams are this year's baseball casualties, mostly because of offseason inactivity.

Juventus have an impressive seven players in the team of the year — not surprising given the way they strolled to the title last year.

Should we really be surprised that in one year in Indianapolis, he's turned himself from someone considered a contract albatross into one of the league's best two - way guards, an all - star, and the leader of a damn good team?

tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow creeps in this petty pace from day to day to the last syllable of endless gallic bullshit....4 th place junkies wetting themselves over 3rd place finish should realise that other teams will be strengthening in summer definitely the others in top 4 and always a surprise or two outside... wenger has f @@@@@ us over for ten years now selling top players and bringing in a string of jokers... yes that changed with ozil and sanchez... but giroud coquelin and monreal while all decent and can help us to another 4th place but not beyond that (coquelin could still be a top class player but ai nt there yet) walcott and podolski will never deliver and merteshaker would not be in any other top 15 team in europe... so the idea that the squad is on the cusp of greatness is moronic and confirmed by end of season performance... we need four quality signings but i would settle for two (attacker plus DM) and an upgrade (left back)..

That's not all that surprising given that we addressed that as a team in free agency and that the relative quality of the prospects this year is not that high.

Secondly, Wenger needs to become far more flexible when it comes to his formation selections... remember this is the same individual that hadn't used a 3 - back system for 20 years and only conceded to the experiment when the proverbial shit hit the fan... you know it killed him to adopt «Conte's» system, which is probably why he resisted so long; in fact his stubbornness to adjust even earlier might have cost us the 4 hole... much like most sports that have tactical formations, every team should have a «base» offensive and defensive scheme, but they likewise need to have some inherent flexibility depending on the opposing teams tactics and / or when specific substitutions are made... how many times have you watched a Wenger - run team make a late substitution but not change their shape on the pitch... furthermore, how many times have you seen our team fail to make the necessary adjustments at halftime due to Wenger's tactical stubbronness, which often led to giving up goals in the early minutes of the second - half... the best teams in the world know how to make halftime adjustments whereas we always seem to be surprised when the opposing team throws a wrinkle into the mix following halftime... this my friend is soccer 101

Why are any of us surprised what was said at the AGM no one really grills anyone and it's the same questions asked about a lousy 3 million that went to one of Stans company for management fees or something who cares about pocket change, and every year the management are always saying that they have confidence in the team to do well and yes they do up to a level

It was his mistake at the Liverpool game recently, he created his own problem by switching around in a big game like that, at times it feel like he arrogantly underestimating Liverpool and I think his team selection would have surprise not only Klopp but almost everyone and until now it still puzzle me for a men that have 22 years of experience.

It was probably not a surprise to the Arsenal midfield star when he was not voted as the best player of the Germany national team for the calendar year 2014, despite the fact that Mesut Ozil had won the award for the three previous years and was looking untouchable.

Of course every year you have a surprising team who is in the top four.

After losing some very key players from last year's team, the success might be coming as a bit of a surprise.

The 23 - year - old Egypt international has been the Tigers» stand - out performer of the first half of the campaign, having created two goals for team - mates as Steve Bruce's men have surprised many with their confident and attacking approach that they have taken to life back in the Premier League, and none more so than their right wing back.

Don't downplay the ability of next year's team to surprise us.

A lot of NFL people were surprised when the Browns decided to fire first - year coach Rob Chudzinski, who led a team...

It is no surprise to see Team Clark in the top few spots to begin the Summer as they were in the Championship Game of this League a year ago.

Jonker stated that the 20 - year - old has surprised everyone with his step - up into the senior squad, saying «He's the example of a good player who has not been identified by anybody as a potential first - team player.

The 32 - year - old Argentine defender, who is still a regular in the Magpies team, would be a surprise choice to say the least, considering his lack of managerial and coaching experience.

Williams was one of three teams (along with Brawn and Toyota) that started that year with the controversial «double diffuser», and with it offering an advantage it wasn't all that surprising to see Williams near the top - it had been there or thereabouts for most of testing.

They're currently top of northern 2A and have a incredible goal difference of 232; 208 more than runners up Lancaster 1s, which is no surprise considering the quality of their team this year.

Surprised with all the universal praise of City that no - one has commented that they are waltzing away in to the distance atm with basically the same team as last year and Aguero has just one of their 10 PL goals.

If you told them at the beginning of the Season that they'd go 3 - 0 in Hoops to start the year with a 3OT W against Team Hakimian and a 2 pt victory against Team Harris, well they'd take it obviously, but they might have been a bit surprised as well..

If wenger and Ivan sign anything more than their wage slips I'd be surprised, he might sign one or two but they'll be unneeded players, I won't be expecting anyone of any note anyway.no top 4 for me this year, too many teams improving around us

While neither team is a surprising entry in this year's Super Bowl, the Seahawks and Patriots didn't take the easy road to the top of their conferences.

Although the Ivorian missed 13 league games for Jose Mourinho's side last season, Bailly put in some seriously impressive performances towards the back end of last season as United won the Europa League, and should the former Villarreal man manage to keep up the form he showed at the end of last year, it shouldn't be surprising to see the 23 - year - old claim a Team of the Season place come May.

Following the Belgian forward's big - money # 90M move from Everton to the Red Devils, United's new no. 9 would do well to surpass the 25 goals he bagged for the Toffees last season, however with creative midfielders like Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan behind him, it wouldn't surprise many to see the 24 - year - old beat the tally we saw him achieve last year and retain his place in the PFA Team of the Season.

The two biggest factors in the Cubs» surprising turnaround last year were rookie outfielders Jerome Walton -LRB-.293, 24 steals) and Dwight Smith (52 RBIs in 343 at bats), the first position players from the same team to finish 1 - 2 in the Rookie of the Year voting since Fred Lynn and Jim Rice did it for the 1975 pennant - winning Red year were rookie outfielders Jerome Walton -LRB-.293, 24 steals) and Dwight Smith (52 RBIs in 343 at bats), the first position players from the same team to finish 1 - 2 in the Rookie of the Year voting since Fred Lynn and Jim Rice did it for the 1975 pennant - winning Red Year voting since Fred Lynn and Jim Rice did it for the 1975 pennant - winning Red Sox.

Attacking players are clearly on the agenda for Tottenham this summer, with the club being somewhat over-reliant on the form of youngster Harry Kane in 2014/15, with the 21 - year - old emerging as a surprise star of the team by scoring 31 goals.