Remember when Charles Barkley used to talk about possibly running for Governor of Alabama. I've got 5-1 that's not happening. (I'll even give points).
Great playoffs this year in the NBA. Will it translate into higher TV ratings and popularity for the game? Maybe yes, maybe no. College basketball has universal appeal, but the pro game doesn't. In theory the NBA should overtake the NFL. In reality, it's not close.
The question has changed from whether the Patriots cheated to whether it helped them on the field. If you accept that Bill Belichick is a very smart coach, and he is, why would he have taken such risks if there was no advantage? We're not talking the 1919 WhiteSox, but what New England did to the intergrity of the game is in that neighborhood.
A Florida player used the gas card of a young woman who died in an accident with her boyfriend who played for the Gators. Pretty awful, even by college sports standards, and the player was kicked off the team. But where is the accountability for the coaching staff that recruited him? College coaches bring bad actors on campus and put up with misconduct, then act shocked when it crosses a line. Coaches preach accountability to players. They should practice it.
The NFL has it's own character problems. Off season arrests are stuck at the same levels as the past, regardless of Commissioner Goodale's actions against the likes of PacMan Jones. Sports is like education. It all starts at home.
When is Tony Stewart going to find a groove? Arguably the best driver in NASCAR has finished no better than 4th in his last five races. Stewart's driving style hasn't changed, but he's like a jockey coming down the stretch without enough horse under him. Is the real problem in the garage at Joe Gibbs racing?
The Saint Louis Cardinals will get Mark Mulder and Chris Carpenter back at some point this season. Already in the hunt, that will be the equivalent of two pretty good in-season trades without giving up a player. Most observers want to concede the NL Central to the Cubs, but St. Louis and Houston can't be counted out.
Speaking of the Astros, has anyone noticed the numbers Lance Berkman has hung up? Fifteen home runs, 43 RBI, and a .391 average. It works out to 57 home runs and 165 RBI. It could be one of the great seasons of modern baseball, and without even a suggestion of steroids.
Which makes you think. What is ARod doing for his $28 million? Four home runs, 11 RBI, .285. When you see Rodriquez and Tulowitzski going out with quadriceps injuries you start to believe strength training is a two edged sword. Today's players have more power than ever, but at the cost of durability.
Quick. Who is in the Stanley Cup chase? I don't know and I like to think I'm a hockey fan. The league took in alot of money in franchise fees and expanded to non-traditional markets to increase interest in the sport. Now there are no more than two good lines (if that) on teams and the quality of the game has eroded badly. Soon nobody will care.
Women's sports lost their best tennis player (Henin) and best golfer (Sorenstram) in the same week. Imagine if baseball lost Jeter and basketball Howard at the same time. They could sustain the loss, but will women's tennis and golf be able to? Hard to see how.
Big Brown should win the Triple Crown. But without a rival there to challenge in each race and build interest it will be the least exciting triple in racing history. The horse lacks something. You hate to say it, because it is an animal we're talking about, but there is a personality issue there (or lack of one).
Sir Charles shouldn't consider a small thing like half a million in upaid debts holding him back. After all, groping women, taking steroids, groping women, being unable to say the word California, groping women, didn't hold back Arnold.
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Duds...nicely done. Here's my problem with Spygate: they all cheat. There's a reason why coaches cover their mouths with laminated play sheets when they call in the signals...they know the other side is watching.
Is there really a difference between using a mole in the stands or sidelines to watch the other teams' calls v immortalizing it on celluloid? I don't think there is when the outcome is the exact same- stolen signals.
I'm not defending the Pats. But to me it's like saying the guy who took 500 bucks from a friend to buy himself a TV, and a guy who took 500 bucks to buy his friend a TV as a gift. Sure, one at least used the money he stole to buy his friend a gift, but he still stole it. One act may look not as bad, but the fact remains he stole money.
Penguins, Redwings, Stars,and um Flyers.
(I know what you ment)
SpeadBeagle is correct, for some reason Tony gets hot in the summer. (punny)
The second leg of the crown will get attention because of Eight Belles. If Big Brown runs away with it , then "they" will all flock to the third leg to "witness history".
If Big Brown doesn't win the second race- The third could be run on the moon for all anyone will care.
The Cardinals and Astros never go away, do they? The one year we figure we don't have to worry about either one we have to worry about both. The life of a Cubs fan is never stress-free.
Hockey can't fade into obscurity. I just became a fan this year.
Well I don't know much about the other sports but I do know a little about NASCAR.
Tony and Kyle both have the same horsepower in the JGR cars.Only problem is Tony is getting a bit pudgy and over weight if you know what I mean. Kyle is at least 50 lbs. lighter. 50 Lbs. less in the cars is good for a half second a lap more speed on round tracks.
Lisa-Interesting take on spygate, you should do a blog on that. With the high power lens these days I guess you could shoot from just about anywhere and get the same footage New England got.
Ian-The Cards outfield looks weak, but they will stay in I think. The Astros will have to deal for pitching at some point, but they don't have the organizational depth to do so. Backe and Sampson get lit up constantly.
Dwindy1-I understand some of PETA's concerns, but at the same time I've been around horses and the track and I honestly think those animals are happy most of the time in that environment. They are bred for what they do and most seem to like it.
He's a big star. I am his big fan. I saw him dating on a FREE & HOT celebrity&millionaire dating site called '' ~~~RichM atch M aking .c om ~~~ ''. Seems he is hooking up with a hottie. The girl is from California. Very soft and sexy.
Dudski, the Florida player using the gas card was reprehensible. But before we say the coaches should be held responsible, we need to know if this player had a history of bad conduct. They kicked him off the team, what more could they do? Would you suggest the coach who recruited him be fired?
