March 13, 2008
Scholarships and Varsity College Sports
Bill Pennington, of the NY Times, has written a great series about the downside of College Varsity athletic scholarships. I would recommend it for anyone vaguely interested in the craziness of high school and college athletics. You can find one article here, and another here.
I have some connection to college sports. I played football at a Div. I school when I was a freshman, then quit and moved to a swimming pool, where I played varsity water polo for three years. I left the sport for many years, but returned about 7 years ago as a volunteer coach for the now club water polo team of my alma mater. To some degree I see what the impact is on many of the students and the strain it places on their lives. I have become a huge advocate of the club college sports scene. I will write more of that at another time. Please read the articles. Mr. Pennington does a great job of describing many of the conflicts with our current athletic system.
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May 22, 2006
Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Make Beach Volleyball History
I think women's beach volleyball is one of the greatest inventions in sports. (AVP)
2004 Olympic Gold Medalists Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh made history today with their victory at the Santa Barbara Bud Light Open 21-14, 21-14 over Elaine Youngs and Rachel Wacholder. They become the first team in the history of women's beach volleyball to win 50 career titles as a team. May-Treanor and Walsh captured their third consecutive victory of the 2006 AVP Crocs Tour on FOX Network.
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May 21, 2006
Mr. Steroid Ties Ruth's 714 Homers
Barry Bonds tied Babe Ruth's 714 Home Run Total yesterday. Oh hum. (NYT). Why are we supposed to pay any attention to this when it is clear the guy cheated by taking steroids for years?
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May 17, 2006
Cavs Go Up 3-2 on Pistons
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. Unbelievable. Go LeBron (CNNSI)
So much for my fortune telling ability.
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May 16, 2006
A Great Man Resigns
I love Doug Flutie. I bought Flutie Flakes when they used to sell them in a local supermarket. I sent away for a red t-shirt with Flutie Flakes written on the front. I still have it. Mike Ditka thought he was too small to play in the NFL and never gave him a chance to play. I guess Doug proved him wrong. He went to the Canadian Football League and became a huge star. He came back to the NFL and had a good career. He was an inspiration, playing a game he loved and excelling not only because he was good, but because his enthusiasm infected his teammates and fans. He was a joy to watch and someone who created magic on the field, whether it be his famous pass as the BC quarterback who beat Miami with his Hail Mary, to his last play, a drop kick, which had not been completed since 1941.
In an era when major sports focus on money, he was a throwback to school yards and backyards, where kids gather, pick teams and spend an afternoon playing games, pretending they are big stars, scoring Super Bowl winning touchdowns, scrambling around having fun. We salute you Doug Flutie. You will be missed.
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May 10, 2006
Pistons Crushing Cavs
The Detroit Pistons are destroying the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the NBA playoffs. LeBron James and team does not have anywhere near enough firepower to defeat Ben Wallace and crew. Despite the fact I grew up just outside of Cleveland and am a big Cavs fan, I am afraid this will be a very short series. (CNNSI)
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April 28, 2006
The NFL Draft and Mid-Term Elections
I am soooooo sick of all the media attention about the NFL draft and the mid-term elections. In both cases the media can't seem to think about much else. It is definitely a case of networks, newspapers and magazines having too little to do, or competely losing sight of the big picture of events. Prognosticating is certainly fun, to a certain extent. I like to think about the future and try to figure out what might happen, it is fun, sort of. However it is more than a little bit like staring at your navel....a waste of time.
I have heard way too much information about draft picks. Everyday a new analysis comes out about Vince Young. He didn't take enough snaps under center during his college career...so he drops 3 slots. Matt Leinhart ran a pro-style offense, up 2 slots. 15 articles each week repeating the same stupid stuff. D'Brickashaw Ferguson, I love that name, moves up as the others drop, so does Mario Williams. Now today Vince is picking up steam and up to #3 in SI's mock draft. (SI) STOP already.
And then there is the endless banter about the mid-term elections. Every day we hear more about the impending collapse of the Republican majority. Who is going to lose, what Dems will win. And what about the Senate, can the Dems take that too? Who is vulnerable? Where are the tight races. This has been going on for months. The party nominations haven't even been finalized. In addition, many races aren't decided until the last couple of weeks, or days. Talking about this once in a while is fine, but not all the time. It is like focusing completely on the NFL draft, or spending all your time thinking about next year's Super Bowl. Get a life....watch the game and shut up for a while.
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April 18, 2006
Duke Lacrosse
Karen Russell at Huffington Post writes about the Duke lacrosse rape scandal (HuffPo)
I'm also wondering what we should call her? Victim? Accuser? Single mom? Exotic dancer? Part-time student? Stripper? If you are Tucker Carlson, you call her a "crypto-hooker" and if you are Rush Limbaugh, she's a "ho".
Nothing like fair, balanced reporting, or that un-American concept "innocent until proven guilty." There are many unanswered questions about this case. I read reports about the woman, then more reports about the team and the party and I come out confused. I am not sure what to think, but to uncategorically blame one side in this is reprehensible. It appeals to the worst of our sensibilities. Until all the facts are known, I think it behoves anyone with half a brain to keep an open mind.
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April 14, 2006
Exercise
Political Sports pushes action, by that I mean life is not all politics, nor is it all spectator sports. You have to get up off the couch, get outside and do some good old fashioned exercise. It is our mission here at PS to get the world moving, in more ways than one. So how is our mission to slim down America going this week? What have you done for exercise?
My exercise schedule this week:
Sunday - 12 miles of in-line skating
Monday - 2200 yards swimming:
500 yds warmup,
250 kick.
500 yard swim,
2 x 200 yds free,
2 x 200 yards breast stroke
6 singles butterfly
Tuesday : off
Wednesday: bike 20 miles
Thursday: run 5 miles
As Nike says, "Just Do It"
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April 9, 2006
More Great Workouts
"Dana" suggested a good site for women to get advice on health and exercise, Women's Fitness.(WF) The site has tons of information on diet, exercise, nutrition, etc. There is also much more information related to yoga than you normally find on men's sites. I don't do yoga too often, but it is a regular part of my exercise regime. Yoga is still too much a female activity in this country. It is a great way to get in shape, plus a wonderful way to stretch your muscles and joints. Great site, so check it out. Thank you Dana.
If others of you know of good sites to get advice on exercise, please let me know and I shall pass them along.
Yesterday, I played water polo with some college age guys for about 90 minutes and the day before I managed to swim 2250 yards. I think I am going roller blading later today. It is quite a nice spring day.............I hope you get out and do something today too.
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April 7, 2006
A Great Workout
For those of you sports and exercise fans and wannabes who were appalled at the recent obesity report by the Federal Government, I found a terrific exercise program at Men's Journal (MJ)
The only equipment you need is a sturdy chair or two. I did this last night and broke out in a great sweat after doing 12 rounds. You don't have to do that many, or do more if you want, but it is quick, you get your heart rate up and develop some strength. My legs are aching today. Try it, get healthy. You can even do it watching the baseball game.
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Woman's BB Coach, 28, Dies of Arrhythmic Ailment
A young coach from West Point died today of an arrythmic heart attack. She recently led the women's Army team to its first NCAA tournament. It is always a shame when something like this happens under any circumstances. Political Sports offers condolences. (AP)
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March 30, 2006
Cavs Finally Make the Playoffs
As a long time Cleveland Cavaliers fan, actually Cleveland anything fan, I am pleased that LeBron James helped them to the playoffs for the first time since 1998. (CNNSI)
James helped end the NBA's third-longest playoff drought by scoring 46 points in a 107-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, clinching Cleveland's first postseason berth since 1998.
Cleveland sports fans are long suffering. We appreciate any ray of sunshine we can find.
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March 22, 2006
Soriano Decides to Play Ball
The Nationals reported today that Alfonso Soriano agreed to move from second base and play in the outfield. Good for him. I realize that it is not his normal position, but it seems like the right thing to do in a team sport. (AP)
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March 21, 2006
A Real Team Player
Nothing like a guy who makes $10 million in a team sport to put himself before the team. Alfonso Soriano has decided that he doesn't want to play in the outfield, he wants to play at his normal position, second base. It doesn't matter that second base is already occupied by an All-Star, Jose Vidro, and that Soriano is new to the team. His attitude...screw them. What a great sportsman. (AP)
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February 18, 2006
Lindsey Takes a Fall
Sometimes a person with beauty, talent, intelligence, ambition, and is about to win the biggest prize is sports makes a mistake, a goofy, immature, silly little mistake that she and almost every fan of fumbles will never, ever forget. It also probably cost her a few million dollars in endorsements. Lindsey will snowboard a whole lot more, maybe make a couple more Olympics and perhaps yet win a gold metal, but she will never forget this. It is a lesson we can all learn from. Read one of many articles at CNNSI.
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February 6, 2006
Fabulous Fumble of the Week - Bill Leavy
We move outside of the pure political arena to present this week's Fabulous Fumble Award to Bill Leavy, referee at this year's Super Bowl, who creatively called Sean Locklear for holding while Matt Hasselback hit Jerramy Stephens on a pass play to the one yard line. Assuming the Seahawks scored they would have taken the lead with about 10 minutes left in the game.
Granted everyone makes mistakes, but this was bigger than big, especially coming from someone who it supposed to be one of the best referees in the NFL. In fact the officating was absolutely horrible from a Seattle perspective. I cannot remember when so many bad calls favored one team. It was very embarrassing. And Bill Leavy was the number one embarrassment of all.
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An Inspiring Story
This young woman is an true inspiration in a sports filled week. (CNNSI)
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February 5, 2006
Quick Super Bowl Thoughts
How much did the Steelers pay the refs? It was obviously more than the Seahawks paid them. The Steelers definitely played better, but man, talk about some bad calls. The Seahawks receiver, Stephans ought to be benched. He and Sean Locklear really lost them the game. Sean's penalty was inexcusable. When he did that, the game was over. Nice job Sean. And the kicker, what about the kicker. Granted, 50 yards is long, but two, one right and one left missing sure didn't help.
The bottom line is that the Steelers made fewer mistakes and managed to make a couple of big plays. That 75 yard run was impressive, otherwise the Steelers played a solid game. The Seahawks definitely got screwed on the calls, Matt's "block" below the knees, Ben's "touchdown", the phantom holding penalty, the questionable offensive interference call in the end zone. I don't mind one of two, but there were too many against Seattle to make me feel good about the outcome. However the game is done and the Steelers won. Congratulations Pittsburgh.
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Super Bowl Sunday
Seahawks in an upset. Why? Too many people think that Pittsburgh will win. Great rationale huh? Most of the time I think the Steelers will win. I want to see the Seahawks win. Ben is good, Matt is good. Bettis is good, Shaun is good. The lines are good, the receivers are good. Special teams on both sides are mediocre. I am going on gut here that we'll see an upset. It will at least make the game interesting between commercials and the Rolling Stones. Maybe Aretha will have a "wardrobe malfunction" Now that would be scary, and turn it into a VERY memorable Super Bowl.
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January 30, 2006
Director's Cup Rankings
For those of you interested in college sports, beyond the major action, you might find this site interesting. The Director's Cup ranks all schools based on results from every varsity sport. View the final fall results here.
It is fun to poke around the site, to see who won in the past, get a little history of who does well in which sports. Plus I enjoy looking at all the small schools, to see who has successful programs.
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January 26, 2006
An Admirable Goal
From Sports Illustrated's print edition, Kris Benson, former pitcher for the NY Mets, was traded to the Baltimore Orioles last week. He mentioned that he looked forward to playing there and working with pitching coach Leo Mazzone.
His wife said she was excited because it would allow her and hubby to have sex at yet another major league ballpark.... She also expressed a desire to "christen the parking lot" of Camden Yards, a reference to the couple's plan to make love at every stadium Kris plays in.
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January 20, 2006
Weekend Playoff Picks
Since I am on such a roll with the football picks, 1 for 4 last week, I thought I would put in my Great Guesses for this weekend.
Steelers @ Broncos
The Steelers seem to be playing with I-beams, rods, and every piece of heavy equipment, including one big bus, they can come up with. They complete shutdown Peyton last week and I think they will do the same with Jake. This team is on fire, and while the Broncos are very good, and haven't lost at home in over a year, I think their streak will end. Ben and Bus will get it done, not by much, but they will find a way to win an imperfect game. Steelers by 4.
Panthers @ Seahawks
After last week, I believe. The Panthers are for real. No fake kittens are they. The big black cats are playing some mighty tough football. I know their offense is dominated by Steve Smith. Take him out and they might have nothing, but so far it has worked pretty well. I think they will figure out a way to keep getting him the ball. Delhomme is battle tested. He knows the drill and can deliver under pressure. Like the Broncos, the Seahawks are very good, and they will have Alexander back, but I don't think it will be enough. I think Delhomme is better than Hasselback, especially in a championship game. I like the underdog here too. Panthers by 3.
If the Panthers play the same way they have the past couple of weeks, and the Steelers win, I think we will be in for a great Super Bowl.
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January 16, 2006
Hmmm, My Picks Were a Little Off
I didn't have a particularly good weekend on the "Picks" front. So, let's see here, I picked the Seahawks over the Redskins. That was good. I said they would win by 10 and they did. Other than that I would say I got thrown for a few huge losses. The Patriots made too many errors including 5 turnovers, which is highly uncharacteristic. Tom Brady was off the mark on too many throws that could have changed the game. This was definitely his worst playoff appearance, and one of his worst games ever. So much for continuing the dynasty this year. Oh well.
The Steelers really took it to the Colts. I am always afraid of the Steelers. I grew up in Cleveland and am a huge Browns fan. The Steelers were never any good when I was growing up, but in the seventies they really changed. Now I never lose the sense that they are a lurking giant, not to be counted out until they are actually eliminated, stone cold dead. They proved it again. They are one tough SOB team. Congrats to them. I do feel sorry for the Colts. They are a great team, who had some bad luck at the end of the year. Plus they have been so close the past few years. I would like to see them break through. A friend of mine is a big Colts' fan. He has been suffering for years, though not as long as I have. I will probably see him this evening with tears still in his eyes.
Finally, the Panthers and Bears....The Panthers are hot. They really stepped up their play in December. They are playing some inspired football, no question. They thrashed the Giants last week and look great yesterday.. I think next week's game with the Seahawks is going to be a real slugfest. It will definitely be fun.
One out of four isn't too good. My fortune telling career doesn't look promising. But next week will be MUCH better.
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January 13, 2006
Weekend Playoff Picks
For the first time in a few years I am really interested in the divisional playoffs. I think there are eight good teams playing in the four games over the weekend. I am sure, if you have any interest in football that you have an opinion on the outcome or read any of the thousand sportswriters picks. Well, I am going to throw my 2 cents in as well. Take it for what it is worth, because I don't profess to be a complete expert on all sports. Here is my take:
Saturday -
Seahawks vs. Redskins:
I know, you are asking yourself how can a bunch of Seahawks defeat a tribe of Redskins? Normally I would say they can't, but the Redskins are slow, plus they are really beat up. They are strong fighters and don't quit easily, but I think the Seahawks are too fast for them. Their beaks are sharp and those talons are really, really nasty. They fly high then drop like a rock out of the sky, knocking their prey before they know what hit them. I know that the Redskins protect themselves well, they put up a good defense, but I think those birds can see everything and use the air much better. And for a bunch of birds they manage to get around on the ground exceedingly well. Seahawks by 10.
Broncos vs. Patriots:
Broncos are fast and they are accustomed to running around at that high altitude. Like the Colts, they are young and always seem to have a bunch of fast runners. Plus they have that sneaky Jake Bronco. He is berry, berry twicky. He never does what you expect. I loved him when he was still a youngster in school down in Arizona. The Patriots are a long way from their New England home, but they are tough, they did beat the entire British Empire after all. I know they had a big game last week, but I think they are ready. They come into town with their Brady muskets. Those muskets have managed to do an awful lot of damage the past few years. I realize they are single shot muzzle loaders, but over the course of 60 minutes they should have more than enough time to shoot 22 Broncos. Patriots by 3.
Sunday -
Colts vs. Steelers:
The Colts are young, quick, and strong. They are bigger than most Colts you find these days. Their hooves are stronger and they manage to get up fast and swing their legs around in the air much harder than anything I have seen. Plus, if you get behind them they can kick the living shit out of you. I don't think a group of Steelers, right out of the factory, is going to be able to keep up with them. They're probably tired and out of shape. I've seen those Steel Workers. They drink a lot of beer, spend time in bars and seldom work out. I know that Bettis guy is big. He has a great beer belly, but I doubt he can be effective the entire game. He is a spot player at best. I think the Colts are going to run all around these guys. Colts win by 10.
Bears vs. Panthers:
Now this is a really interesting game. Those Panthers are big, and fast. They have been training hard and seem to be coming into their own at just the right time. If last week was any indication against the big, mighty Giants, those Bears are going to get all they can handle. The thing about the Bears is that they give the appearance of being big and lumbering. However, did you know that they can run down a horse in a quarter mile? They are deceptive. The Grossman Bear was hurt and there is certainly some question whether he is ready, especially for Panthers, but I think he can get his act together and do some real damage. I feel the Bears just might be fast enough to force the Panthers to change their game plan and get too close for their own good. Then it will be all over, they are going to get caught by those amazingly powerful, sharp claws and teeth. I like the Bears by 3.
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January 4, 2006
A GREAT Game
For those of you conventional sports fans you couldn't beat last night's fabulous Orange Bowl game between Florida State and Penn State, culminating in PSU's field goal victory in triple overtime. The two winningest coaches in college history slugging it out until 1 AM. What a game and what a tribute to two great coaches who have had storied careers. You can turn to any of the numerous sports sites, like this one, to get the lowdown. Congratulations to both of them.
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December 16, 2005
Dictionary Definition
Arrogant, self-absorbed, athlete. Bad role model. Everything you would not want your child to be = Terrell Owens.
See Article.
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December 15, 2005
Well, This is Shocking, Absolutely Shocking
So, four members of the Minnesota Vikings were charged with misdemeanors (article here) for their partying on a boat in October. I know that this is "wrong" and everything, but I can hardly think of a red blooded guy who didn't think something like, "Damn, that would have been one fun party. I wish I would have been there." Guys are guys. One doesn't want to be destructive, or dangerous, but guys like to look at naked women, it is a fact of life. They also like sex, and they dream of lots of naked women running around parties. I know it might be bad in the politically correct sort of way, but there is no denying reality.
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December 1, 2005
A Most Interesting Perspective on "The Greatest"
Daniel Pipes provides this most interesting analysis of Muhammed Ali and his recent Medal Of Freedom Award from President Bush here. He says, among other things,
...his refusal to fight was not because he was "a man of peace" but rather because his allegiance was to the stridently anti-American, anti-white organization known as the Nation of Islam, headed by the malign Elijah Muhammad.
Forty years ago, Ali explained his draft evasion: "War is against the teachings of the Holy Koran. I'm not trying to dodge the draft. We are supposed to take part in no wars unless declared by Allah or The Messenger [i.e., Elijah Muhammad]. We don't take part in Christian wars or wars of any unbelievers."....
The president also did not touch on Ali's religious side, but Mark Kram did in his 2001 book, Ghosts of Manila: The Fateful Blood Feud between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier: "Ali broke every tenet of real Muslim law, from whoring to being truant at Temple service; he was a religious fake who abdicated his personal worth to the Black Muslims for their expediency and draft evasion, [and was] therefore, counterfeit down to his socks."
As he aged, Ali did become more devout, but in unfortunate directions. He declared himself against "the entire power structure" in America, which he declared was run by Zionists who "are really against the Islam religion." He became so radical a Muslim that the notorious Council on American-Islamic Relations, North America's most powerful Islamist group, also honored him with an award in June 2004. As its press release stated: "Ilyasah Shabazz, the daughter of Malcolm X, presented the first Malcolm X award to Muhammad Ali."
I am not familar with Mr. Pipes' work, but if the facts are correct, and I suspect they are, it certainly pops the idealistic bubble.
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November 30, 2005
Great Teams = Great Organizations
The Detroit Lions fired head coach Steve Mariucci a few days ago. Once a successful coach with the San Francisco 49ers, Mariucci couldn't find the winning formula in Detroit. I think it is a big mistake however to think that the blame is Mariucci's, if at all. Great teams only happen when one has a great organization, and by that I mean the right people running the organization. Excellent coaches leave one team then coach for another and never achieve the same success. Do they suddenly become bad coaches? I would contend that their new teams don't have the right management.
Think of successful professional football teams as an example. The Pittsburgh Steelers seldom won until Dan Rooney turned control of the team over to his son. Suddenly they got very, very good, and have remain so despite changing coaches and the inevitable turnover of personnel. Good teams have bad years, as the Steelers have, but they always manage to come back. They were good with Chuck Noll and are very good with Bill Cowher. The constant is the front office.
Each piece must work perfectly in order for a team to succeed, no matter what the game. Matt Millin, the President of the Lions, never had a high management position in football before the Detroit job. His head coach selections have failed, all of them. It has been so long since this team has been a real factor in the NFL that I can't remember. For any team to win, every part of the organization plays a role, from the front office to the players riding the bench. Ultimately, the team is only as strong as its weakest link. I doubt that the real problem rests with Mariucci.
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November 22, 2005
Can the Colts Run the Table?
The Indianapolis Colts are looking exceptionally good these days? Can anyone stop them? Thoughts? They have three tough games left with Pittsburgh, San Diego and Jacksonville. Will they do it?
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November 21, 2005
Tournament Weekend
I was away Friday through late today coaching a team at the National Collegiate Club Water Polo Championships. You can find results here. It was a fabulous, fun, well-run tournament, with many excellent, exciting games and great competition. I am sorry for not posting, but I had no access to a computer and didn't even read a newspaper for almost 3 days, which is exceedingly unusual for me. I highly recommend watching if you have never seen a water polo game. The only thing better than watching is playing, if you like the water. I will return tomorrow after I have a chance to catch up on the news.
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October 3, 2005
RIP Great Chief Wahoo - Until Next Year
We honor you in your attempt to scale the great mountain of the eternal Yankee/Red Sox enemies. The Battle may be lost but the war is not over.
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September 30, 2005
Baseball - Three Games (Well, Six Actually), Three Days
Three days, Red Sox vs. Yankees, White Sox vs. Indians. The White Sox are in. Three teams, two spots. You can't get any better than this. Go Indians!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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August 3, 2005
More Palmiero
We can really believe this guy. The latest news about his positive steriod test says that it was a type not found in supplements. This is from the AP:
Rafael Palmeiro's positive steroid test was for stanozolol, a powerful anabolic steroid that is not available in dietary supplements, according to a newspaper report.
Ben Johnson lost his Olympic gold medal for using Stanozolol in 1988. Perhaps it is not so remarkable that Palmiero testified before Congress not long before the test that he had never, ever used steroids. He could have a big future working in the White House. You know, no weapons of mass destruction, nothing to do with outing Valerie Plame. He would fit right in.
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August 1, 2005
Rafael Palmeiro
Does anybody actually believe this guy? But then again, what is he going to say, "Oh yes, I cheated"?
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