Ok, I know a lot of you are skeptical when it comes to shelling out hundreds of millions to bring some British pretty boy across the pond, but I'm going to help you understand the man behind the legend.  I'm not here to harp on the reasons why soccer is great, or how tough it is to play, rather I'd like to point out much more important issues at hand.  We as American's should be accepting Beckham with open arms, because he is a bona fide bada$$.  There are so many positives to this situation.  Remember, the glass is half full... it's just filled with tea this time. 

First of all, Beck-man is a package deal... we get Posh.  She's HOT!  Plus what are the odds that the one ####e Girl we manage to import happens to be the only one still remotely sexually attractive?  We need to count our blessings there.  I think we can all agree that one of America's BIGGEST problems is Paris Hilton monopolizing entertainment news with DUI's and small dogs, this should provide some primetime competition as well.  Win/win?  I think so.

I'm guessing about 4 out of every 5 of the people who read this (if I can get 5 people to read this) don't give a #### about the MLS.  I don't blame you, it can have some bad camera angles and it takes a while to understand and appreciate the sport.  Again, not important right now.  But with 16 of David's 17 games going to be nationally televised, that's bound to bump a few World Series of Poker reruns off the TV.  Also, if your wife or girlfriend has a crush on him, you can use that to get out of doing other things.  "Honey, I rented Pride and Prejudice!"  You just dodged that bullet, and now you're watching a sport!.  Thanks David.

And if that's not enough for you Beckham haters, you can take international affairs into consideration.  Stealing one of the biggest British icons less than a month after we pack up NFL Europe?  You know that stings.  It's not like the countries are at war or anything, but if they were, we'd be winning.

America: 1     England: 0  

There is no denying how great our new national treasure is on so many different levels.  All-star athlete, no criminal record, hot wife, cool accent... it doesn't end.  So do the American thing and celebrate our new shot bending buddy.  It won't be long before you're in an LA Galaxy jersey yourself.  (That's the team he plays for)

You'd have to have been living under a rock not to have heard the latest violent information reported on Michael Vick's dogfighting scandal.  Now that we've all had a chance to let it sink in, it's time to put emotion aside and look at the Atlanta Falcon's from purely a football standpoint. 

While Vick has successfully managed to deteriorate his image with obsene gestures, marijuana allegations (that lab tech must have been an Atlanta fan), and now his recent nationally exposed felony, who's career has he damaged the most?  This event goes way beyond the crushed reputation of the all-star QB out of VA Tech.  Teammates and staff will be suffering in the wake of Vick's actions for years to come. 

After a disappointing season, the one thing Atlanta had going for them was the NFL's most successful running game.  Warrick Dunn and Jerious Norwood can produce some yards, but it was always that threat of Vick's carries that spread the linebackers and created those extra yard plays.  With Joey Harrington handing off, don't expect the same results. 

How would you feel being one of the league's elite receivers coming away from one of the most successful offenses only to find out that your starting QB might be in prison and his reliable backup was just traded?  That's how Joe Horn feels.  Without too many good years left in his career, he can toss out any hopes of going out with a #### in Atlanta.

In this downward spiral of disappointments, the one who's potential will suffer the most is Bobby Petrino.   Clearly showing his high hopes, Arthur Blank was the first owner to toss out the old and bring in the new at the end of the season.  Comming out o####reat year with Louiville, Petrino lead one of the NCAA's most NFL style offenses to an impressive 12-1 overall season in the Big East.  In only a few years he molded QB Brian Brohm into what looks to be a heisman candidate in 2008.  Petrino was obviously the right man for the job, and he came to the Falcons with a new design for success. 

Everything was set up to center around Vick.  Knowing that no NFL player is capable of single handedly changing the outcome of the game more than Michael, Petrino wanted to place more offensive decision making into the athletic phenom's hands.  Trading Schaub alleviated the constant brewing questions of whether or not he should have a chance to start.  #7 was in the middle of the best preformance offseason of his career, and all sings were beggining to point towards playoffs. 

Now?  The chances Vick will even see the field in the 07-08 season are slimming on a daily basis, the next best QB option is starting for another team, and the last public relations aimed at many of the fans was a big middle finger.  All this (and whatever else errupts from this nightmare) has Bobby Petrino sitting in the worst spot in the NFL.  He did everything he should to deserve a shot at leading a great team to a great season, and has been rewarded with a team with no direction.  This is the beggining to a coach with great potential and obvious leadership talent having his season stolen out from under him because of one player's participation in the inhumane, disturbing culture of dogfighting.  Hopefully the NFL community will take notice and he will be given another chance. 

Dear Superstar Athletes of Today,

I just wanted to clear a few things up with some of you who aren't keeping within the natural order of the Superstar Athlete Justice System.  Everyone knows how the system works... the better you are in your respective sport, the higher degree of illegality you are permitted to explore.  Lately, however, some of you are going well outside of your parameters. 

First of all I would like to thank those of you who ARE following the rules. 

Chris Henry:  I don't know where the commish get's off suspending you for part of the season, you are right inside of  your boundaries.  A few DUIs mixed in with some other traffic violations... perfect fit for an above average receiver like yourself.  I would bump you up to 'felony drug charge' eligible, but you're still playing behind Chad Johnson and TJ Houchamealksdlkfja;sd. 

Ricky Williams:  I've got to respect your decision to let professional football take a backseat to multiple marijuana infractions.  Before your first supsended season, I thought you were more of an 'aggravated assault' caliber RB, but after your 7 yard debut in the Canadian Football League, I think you're just where you need to be.

Sean Taylor:  'Brandishing a firearm' is right on par with your intensive play in the secondary.  A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do when his 4-wheeler is at stake.  You just make sure to keep leading a good example for the future NFL star's of Miami.  Apparently they're an aggressive bunch. 

Ok, now I hope you problem Superstar's learned something from that, because the following are overstaying their criminal welcome...

Ron Artest:  Looky here Ron, after all of your "success" with the Kings, I think it's time to take it down a notch.  You sir, would be better suited for a few reckless driving charges and maybe some littering every now and then.  Any way you look at your career thus far, this domestic dispute stuff is way out of your league. 

Tank Johnson:  It takes quite a few Pro Bowl seasons to start building an arsenal of automatic weapons in your home.  You're good, but you're not that good.  Why don't you start out a little slower, like a 'grand theft auto' or something, at least until your career develops a few more years.

Delmon Young:  Sorry bud, but there is absolutely no room for error from a non-Hall of Fame bound player from the D-Rays.  I don't care if you rap in your spare time.  Win a few Gold Gloves and we'll talk about unpaid parking tickets.

Michael Vick:  Just who the hell do you think you are????  Michael Vick four years ago?  Well you're far from it.  An illegal dog fighting racket is for those above a 100.00 quarterback rating only.  I'm going to let the pot water bottle episode go because you broke the QB rushing yard record this year... but you're still on notice until you can piece together a playoff season. 

Just unacceptable... And the only thing worse is the guys who aren't using their Superstar status to their advantage.

Tiger Woods:  I don't think you have even begun to understand the horrible things you could get away with in front of a public crowd.  You could do the Mike Vick dog fighting thing with children and still win over the fan's hearts.  Seriously man, find out what you want to do, and do it.  There is no stopping Tiger. 

Tom Brady:  While consecutively knocking up a hot actress and dating a supermodel is not a crime... you get honorable mention.  You are New England's pride and joy and you really needs to pull a Pete Rose and put all you've got on the Pats to win this year's Super Bowl.  A good illegal gambling scandal is no match for the iconic Brady. 

Derek Jeter:  Even the BoSox know you're a class act.  The New York Ladies love you, and the New York guys... love you.  Your Yankee captain career easily merits at least 1 kidnapping.  Get those pinstripes dirty!

I hope some of you have come to realize that you are messing up the way things work in the US of A.  Whether you need to quit lighting so many fires, or start knocking off a few 7/11's, get started.  You Superstars owe it to us fans to be all that we expect of you, no more, no less.

With Best Regards,

Wannabe Sportswriter

We love to hate in the sports world, and lately, I've been feeling the hate a little more than usual.  There are so many villians out there, that I say it's time we crown the most hated of them all for 2007. Kind of like that 'Who's Now' thing from ESPN, only not a shameful attempt to fill up air time.  After several nation-wide polls and a few major university double-blind studies, I have narrowed the list down to 5 (none of that is true). 

Read what I got and respond with YOUR vote in the comments.

Michael Vick, aka: Ron Mexico

How fast did this guy fall off of our pedestal.  He went from cool commercial, human highlight reel Mike, straight to pot smokin', dog fightin', fan flickin' off Mike.  How many mothers do you think made their kids take down the poster of the newly outed NFL bad boy?  It's not like his younger brother is boy scout of the year or anything, so maybe it's a family thing.  Either way this guy has made it to a lot of recent hate lists.

Alex Rodriguez, aka: Couldn't find anything appropriate

This guy knows how to pile it on.  First of all, it's not hard to stir up some hate for a guy who makes more in a contract year than some small countries.  The over-paid pretty boy started really showing his true colors after what had to be the most girly slap in MLB history (Referring to his 2004 1st base slap attack on Bronson Arroyo).  And if that's not enough ammo for you, you have his 'I got it!!!' base running technique and his Kobe Bryantesque 2nd base slide to break up the double play earlier this year.  I mean, his wife actually wears a shirt that says F*** You.

Barry Bonds, aka: The Unnatural

Was there ever more of a kick in the teeth to all the true Bonds haters than a last minute vote into the All-Star game?              Yeah, he's about to take the home-run record and singlehandedly ruin the purity of the game.  I won't harp on Bonds too much because we've all been force-fed the stories, but doesn't he just seem like the type of #### who googles himself at least a few times a week?

PacMan Jones, aka: The Make-It-Rain-Maker

I totally just made that name up on the spot, I hope it sticks.  I don't think anybody likes him anymore, but the question is 'how much you hate him?'  While we should respect the fact that he hasn't been proven guilty in a court of law (BS, he did it), this guy thinks he can get away with whatever he wants.  The most annoying part about him is he doesn't have the descency to hook up with Tank Johnson and demand a trade to the Bengals. 

Any Starting Member of the San Antonio Spurs

aka: The Bore Corps

That ryhmes if you don't read it like a ####...

Lately a lot of commentaters have taken the easy way out and instead of praising the accomplishments and dynasty-forming history of the Spurs, they have chosen to whine about how 'boring' they are.  I am one of them.  The NBA playoffs is supposed to be an exciting bridge to cover the gap between the NFL draft and preseason.  I think the real problem began earlier in the season when Duncan got into that middle-school tiff with an elderly white guy from the bench.  It sort of took away any potential of a tough guy under all them book smarts. 

Arighty people, the voting booth is open...

Depending on how many of you respond I'm probably just going to pick one.

It's no secret why the NFL Players Association is not supporting retired players of the past.  On ink and paper it makes perfect sense.  Support those who are selling the tickets and forget those who aren't.  Once you get past the budget spreadsheets, however, there is a  painful reality for those who paved the way for the NFL that it is today.  Unfortunately, this is not the only example of a professional league selectively ignoring the well-being of it's players. 

In recent years, Major League Baseball has been under a microscope concerning it's various steroid scandals.  We now have many player confessions of the illegal use of steroids, and the league-wide decision to look the other way for the excitement of the game.  The MLB chose to allow their players to continue risking their health and well being for the 'good' of the game. 

While the NFL is only now beggining research into health hazards of multiple concussions, the MLB has thrown their players under the bus that is the U.S. Supreme Court.  Would these standards be allowed in any other profession?  All football and baseball players are responsible for their own actions and decisions, but are these leagues not also responsible for what is essentially neglect for the well-being of their employees?  The NFL and MLB are hiding behind public popularity to keep them from the responsibilities any other establishment has to their workforce.  There is an obvious double standard for the treatment of players in the sports world, and the leagues are getting away with it. 

Have these professional sports leagues grown so powerful they can use players as they see fit and then throw them to the wind with no repercussions?  As it stands now, the answer is yes.

Thanks guys, let me know what you think.  

Let me begin by going on record to say I am neither a Brady Quinn nor a Notre Dame fan.  However, once a player projected to draft top 3 by most slips past the 6th or 7th overall pick, you have to consider his trade value.  This QB has been given a collective tounge-bath from the entire sports world, and I can assure you his stock will never be higher than it is right now.  It truly amazes me that Quinn can lead his team to victory in every game ND is favored by 17 or more points, and yet loose to any actuall contender he has played, and then be considered a top 5 draft choice.  What amazes me even more is that none of the teams holding the 6th through 21st pick could see the gold in that.  With all the first round busts and other incredible draft dissapointments, I would have to ride all that media hype to damn near whatever I wanted from some of these teams in need.

What do you guys think?

While Marty's 5-13 playoff record isn't dropping any jaws... I would like to draw attention to the fact that he has brought a team to the playoffs that many times.  How many coaches would kill for that opportunity?  The best thing you can ask for as an owner or GM is for a coach who can put your team in a position to make a run for a title.  He may not have won a playoff game since 1993, but how many of those 13 losses were due to missed potential game winning field goals from less than 35 yards?  4. 

Marty has been fueding with GM A.J. Smith for years now.  Their latest argument stemming from the end of last season was whether or not to get rid of Drew Brees.  Marty fought to keep Brees and claimed he would recover from his injury, while Smith said he was washed up and it was time to go with Rivers.  Well as we all know Brees came back to have an outstanding year, came close to breaking Dan Marino's season passing yards record, and lead a team with a standing 3-13 record, to a 10-6 season ending in the conference championship game.  Had Smith not dropped that ball... The Brees/LT combo would have been hard to argue against as Superbowl favorites. 

What do you guys think?

At first I was thinking to myself, 117 yards on 21 carries... 5.4 average with a touchdown... That's good.  Numbers like that must be pretty valuable to a football team.  In fact, one could infer that those numbers were the most valuable.  With a player like that, you could even, oh I don't know, win the Superbowl.  If only there was some way we could recognize the player that added the most value to a teams performance in the Superbowl.  Oh well.

But man that was awesome that Peyton Manning got that car.  It was so funny when he wrote 'Loaded' on top of it.  He's so funny.  I bet you that he's screaming funny jokes at the offensive line after every play.  It's like, whenever I see his commercials, I forget all about how he threw a pick in the opening drive only to fumble on the next one.  He is so awesome.  Laser rocket arm... he totally must have written that himself.  He totally lasered that rocket TD pass to 1 of his 2 probowl receivers after he got about 15 yards away from his completely blown coverage.  You can't teach that.  God he's awesome. 

(This ####'s rigged)

It's easy to look at a Superbowl XLI stat sheet to determine which QB had the better game, but if you take a deeper look at the plays, Rex wasn't given much of a chance to begin with. 

The Bears obvious strategy for this game was to establish the run.  They wanted to use Benson and Jones to keep the momentum, control the clock, and keep the ball the hell out of Peyton's hands.  Once the run had been established, they could play action downfield like they have more than any other team all season. 

Well, they skipped a step... establishing the run.

When you have not produced on the ground game in the first half, the opposing team does not fear your play action in the second.  Six or seven times the Bears offense used that play action play that sent Muhammed on a post and Berrian on a fly.  Not one member of the Colts' Defense bit on it once.  As a result, anything but a perfect pass is at risk for an interception, and you leave your quarterback to get pounded on through the line.  Both of Rex's picks came as a result of that play.

Defensively, the Bears let themselves be picked apart.  Since they bring their corners into a zone, they had to bring pressure, and they didn't.  After the first kickoff return TD and the first Colts drive, they had Peyton where they wanted him, and didn't bring any more pressure.  If you run a zone, and give Peyton Manning time to see the field, you may as well pack it in and go home... which happens to be my next complaint.

With 1:50 left in the 4th quarter, down by 12 points, they gave up!  The one time in the game that it is ok to close your eyes and sling a few downfield, they decided not to.  In the Superbowl, you go all out.  You have nothing to loose and 1:50 is plently of time to try and get one into the end zone and go for the onside kick.  Not that it's a likely situation, but what the hell, it's the big game.  Instead Lovie rolled over and went back to what they should have been doing all game. 

The Chicago play calling is the reason that they did not keep themselves in this game.  While Rex's passes weren't Peyton's, they shouldn't of had to be. 

There were two major styles of run offense this year in the NFL.  Most teams featured the more traditional one back system.  Bill Parcells, however, noticed that teams featuring two main backs were producing more rush yardage and decided to adopt the system to his own offense.  I decided to test his theory.

Here I have compared 4 teams using each system.  Games sat out have not been taken into consideration as that is a major benefit to using the 2 back system.

1 Back System

Team                   RB                     Season Rush Yardage        Yards Per Game

Kansas City          Larry Johnson                 1789                                 111.8

Baltimore              Jamal Lewis                    1132                                 70.75

Philidelphia           Brian Westbrook              1217                                 76

New York              Tiki Barber                       1662                                103.9

These 1 back system teams averaged 90.6 rushing yards per game.

2 Back System

Team                        RB                   Season Rush Yardage      Yards Per Game

New England             Dillon/Maroney                1557                           97.3

Dallas                       Jones/Barber                   1738                          108.6

Chicago                    Jones/Benson                  1857                          116

Indianapolis               Addai/Rhodes                  1722                          107.6

These 2 back teams averaged 107.4 yards per game.

The 2 back system teams averaged 16.8 yards per game more than the single back teams.  Parcells know's what he's talking about.

What do you guys think?

*By the way you will notice I did not include Ladanian Tomlinson into the mix.  No one deserves to have to be compared to him.

Aright everybody, I think it would be fun for us all to fess up to our awful preseason picks for the Superbowl.  I'll be the first to start with Redskins vs. Patriots.  Not too far off on the AFC side (who ever is picking the pats), but man did I blow it on the NFC.  Let's put our ego's aside and have a laugh.  Who did you think it would be?

In the words of Chad Johnson, there are two types of corners.  95% of the corners in the league play a safe zone around their man.  If they have the opportunity to cut off the pass they will, otherwise their goal is to allow no yards after catch.  The other 5% are big play corners,  the type Johnson would choose to avoid.  While they can give up more yards on average, they allow less catches and produce more interceptions.  Asante Samuel is the 2nd best big play corner in the NFL.

The underrated Samuel is and incredible playmaker.  With 10 interceptions, 65 tackles, and a forced fumble on the season, he has been one of the biggest reasons behind the Patriots' success.  Being as that his last name is not Seymour or Brady, he's getting a little too good to play for Belichick.  As Samuel is currently a free agent, I would like to make the case that the Washington Redskins should do everything in their power to pick him up.

The skins pulled the switcheroo over the last two seasons.  As a defensively sound team in 2005, it was Ramsey, Brunell, and a poor receiver core that couldn't put up the points.  This past season, it was the aging defensive line and injury plagued secondary that kept playoff hopes away from Washington.  While Springs is trying to make the move to safety, a big play corner like Asante would fill the gap in the Skins' backfield.  This would allow Carlos Rogers to move to the #2 spot which would be a little more his speed.  That tighter coverage gives Sean Taylor the freedom to blitz or try and force fumbles which is where he excells. 

We all know Dan Snyder is not afraid to write a check.  And after this season, Samuel is sure to be expecting a Snyder sized pay day. 

What do you guys think?

As football season approaches its end (damn), we can now take a good look at all of the individual accomplishments across the league.  While many players deserve recognition, Tomlinson has to be considered the stand out player of the year.  Breaking the rushing TD's record, the total NFL career scoring record, and the mulit-TD's scored in consecutive games record, we have to stop and accept possibility of a 'best ever.'  Many people can't accept that LT could be better than Jim Brown or other retired hall of famers.  Those people have what I like to call 'Major League Baseball Syndrome.'

What is MLB Syndrome? 

The refusal to recognize the advancements in fundamental qualities of a sport, combined with the inability to accept that there are active players now who are better than your favorite childhood heroes. 

Why do I call it MLB Syndrome?

Baseball is a game of statistics and records.  It is also a game where players are becoming faster, pitchers are pitching harder and with more diversity, and batters are getting stronger and improving averages (against those pitchers).  And amongst the ever improving sport, analysts, coaches, and fans alike, consistently choose to compare current day players with legends of the past.

Who is susceptible to catch MLB Syndrome?

Old people.

Just like a growing society, the sports world is ever evolving.  Football player's 40 times are getting faster and their bench repetitions are increasing.  On more than just a physical level, coaching schemes are becoming more diverse and require more preparation.  At first, passing the ball was basically considered to be a trick play.  A prime example of this strategic advancement, Joe Gibbs.  Considered to be an offensive genius, his hard nosed, run first ask questions later game plan led him to three Superbowl victories in the 70's.  This season, his team was supposed to be a Superbowl contender.  The Redskins had all the talent one could ask for and went 5-11. 

MLB Syndrome is not only represented in football and baseball, but can be found in all sports.  Despite Roger Federer's successful attempt to turn the world of men's tennis into his own personal playground, he is still considered by some to be inferior to the likes of Bjork, Ash, and McEnroe.  For whatever reason, serve speeds, player athleticism, and racket and string technological improvements go unnoticed.  It is a tougher game with better players, he IS the best there ever was. 

MLB Syndrome takes away from player accomplishments around every league today.  It's time for us all to embrace the incredible growing talent in the World of Sports.  Ladanian Tomlinson, you are the best there ever was.

Thanks again guys, tell me what you think. 

As an eventful season approaches its finale, expect your office's self-proclaimed NFL expert analyst to share (force feed) all of his revelations and behind the scenes information with you.  You'll nod your head and try and squeeze in a few words, but ultimately they will go unnoticed.  It's really a shame that franchises pay people millions to decifer off-season salary cap complications when all they had to do was go ask Todd over in Accounting*.

As football fans we are entitled to our own opinions, however, I believe that we should demand more from ourselves.  While it can prove difficult to overcome our subjective views of our home teams, taking a good look at the league as a whole helps us all understand what is really going on with headlines.  To be a knowledgable amateur analyst, we must first accept what we don't know.

As as far as new coaches coming into the league go... about 99% of the population is hearing this guy's name for the first time.  Occasionally he will be kin to a previous coordinator, but the resemblance is usually negligible.  Give him a chance.  Owners spend weeks making sure that their 7 figures are going to the right man.

In my experience, the most common reason behind screaming at coaches through your televion set is whether or not to bench a player.  I would just like to point out, that while the coaching staff spends more time with these players than we do with our own families, we see a QB pass about 30 times a week.  Who knows?  Maybe Aaron Brooks, Kurt Warner, and Drew Bledsoe were phenominal Monday - Saturday. 

The worst display of sports ignorance is by far the commentary surrounding player personalities.  How different do you sound when you are at a meeting at work or speaking to a public crowd?  Completely different.  Players are not an acception.  As many 4 second SportsCenter clips you've heard or out of context quotes you've read, you are not the expert on the individual at hand.  The media tries to turn these players into heroes and villains, don't buy into it too easily. 

The underlying theme (that you all have already picked up on) here is that you shouldn't fill in the gaps with your own guesses.  Make your opinions, but understand we have the luxury of changing our tunes after the fact.  Respect the experts that put together quality teams from the start, and ignore Todd in Accounting* because Reggie Bush is not a degenerate, Marty deserves to stay in San Diego, and Tom Brady is not washed up.  Thanks again for reading.

*Todd in Accounting is a real guy who does work in accounting in my building.  He is a complete #### who totally embodies everything I just complained about.  In summation, he picked the Bears to go 0 - 16 this year.

Drama is not a dish seldom served on primetime television.  Lying, cheating, backstabbing, and all other forms of ill-mannered storyline fluff is great for your average medical drama or reality show, but not my sports.

The sports world does not need the added media distractions which only serve to increase ratings.  The very essence of what makes sports great entertainment is its realness.  Watching the best of the best, not actors, and their incredible abilities is the reason we all love it. 

Last night in the wake of the retirement announcement of Bill Parcells, SportsCenter featured a recap of the T.O. vs. Big Tuna 'Saga' (yes, 'Saga').  And if you'll notice, other than the standard 'I don't want to talk about it,' answer from Parcells, there really isn't any malicious dialogue between the two.  Every little thing turns into a story between them.  Owens misses practice, shows up in a biking suit, overdoses on pain medication, complains about his lack of passes, and doesn't invite Bill to a party.  All of which, managed to bring about the dramatic backround music and the slow spoken loaded questions of the reporters.  We don't need that from you ESPN.

Who doesn't remember last year's trifecta of clogging air time... Kobe, Shaq and Phil.  Not once was there any negative connotation in the way they spoke of eachother.  In fact, most of the time they just tried to avoid the confrontation like mature adults.  But not the reporters... they had to make something out of nothing. 

Even in the NBA this year, SportsCenter as well as many other Sports programs chose to commit weeks of headlines to the 'situation' with Denver.  Will Anthony accept AI?  Of course he will, why the hell wouldn't he!?!  But that makes too much sense.  Personally I would have rather watched stories of the potential that the Nuggets had now with them both.  When Carmelo finally came back, it was one of the best displays of teamwork domination I've ever seen on a basketball court.

My favorite piece SportsCenter has ever done was the one a few months ago about Pat Tillman. While being respectful and informative, they set a tone correctly reflective of the situation. Now when they use the same audio and visual effects to cover this TO ####... it is ridiculous and borderlines disrespect.

There is no room in Professional Sports for all this drama.  Sports fans will watch SportsCenter for sports.  We aren't going to stop watching if you stop fueling controversy.  As long as we get to see incredible athletes do things that we can't, we're happy.  Leave the drama to '24' and 'Survivor.'  They are much better at it anyway.