Watching Doug Collins as a broadcaster for the NBA, I would often turn to my dad or friends and say, “You know what… I like Doug Collins as a commentator. He’s got insight and some good stuff to contribute.” And it was the truth. I do enjoy Collins’ work and appreciate his knowledge. But that wasn’t a compliment as much as it was double-talk for “I’m glad Doug Collins doesn’t coach anymore.” [click to continue...]
From the monthly archives:
May 2008
Has MLB Reached Parity?
Just a year ago I sat back and wondered if the game I had loved, will always love, and will continue to love no matter the course it takes, was being destroyed by the same extreme levels of capitalism and poverty that plague our society today. On one axis you had the Yankees and Red Sox, and then at the other end there were the Pirates and Royals. There was royalty, a couple good teams, and then everyone else. [click to continue...]
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Can Chipper Hit .400?
Lance Berkman has been amazing. Alfonso Soriano is on a terror like none other. Edinson Volquez, Cliff Lee, and Brandon Webb: phenomenal. There is, however, one man that has been better than the rest, yet, for some reason, he’s flying under the national radar. Take a look at your calendar, it’s about to be June and Chipper Jones is still hitting well above .400. [click to continue...]
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Race to the Title
Just four teams left, all fighting for the right to be called champions of their conference, to represent their half in a battle that will separate disappointment from triumph. In the east, three dominant forces lead the season’s best squad as they fight to stay alive against a familiar team, filled with experience. In the west, a high flying team from L.A., looking nearly flawless at times, battling head to head with the millenniums wisest and most fundamentally sound squad. [click to continue...]
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Replay is a Must
I love the nostalgia of baseball as much as anyone. I respect the tradition and the history of the game as if it was part my families, and in a large way it is. I’m sure many people in this country share the same sentiment. As a whole, we’re reluctant to change. We protect it. There’s this mentality that if it was good enough for generations past, then it should be good enough for us. I’m here to tell you this line of thinking is faulty, it’s bred through ignorance instead of logical reasoning. [click to continue...]
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