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A Rough Start
June 30, 2009 by
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Brandon Jennings has yet to play in his first NBA game, he has yet to play in his first NBA exhibition game and he has yet to play in his first NBA summer league game, and he is already stirring up controversy. First, he decided against playing in college, but that was his right and [...]
My NBA Draft and Trade Thoughts
June 26, 2009 by
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Last night the NBA draft took place and I must admit it was hard to watch after hearing about the passing of Michael Jackson (RIP MJ). Before I give my opinion on the draft and the different trades, I must say that Michael Jackson, in my opinion, was the greatest entertainer of all time. [...]
Owens Is Out! Smith Disagrees! I Don’t!
March 20, 2009 by
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The thrill is gone baby, the popcorn is stale and nobody is loving you anymore in Dallas . It’s official; Terrell Owens is no longer a Dallas Cowboy. Terrell is shocked, but I’m not. Dallas has decided to move on in another direction and I cannot blame them. If you read this [...]
Grow Up Cutler
March 03, 2009 by
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The NFL free agency game started over the weekend and there have been several moves made. Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel are now Kansas City Chiefs. Albert Haynesworth will be lining up for the Washington Redskins, but it wont be with Jason Taylor because the Redskins and Taylor could not come to ...
Wrongly Exposed
February 09, 2009 by
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It was reported over the weekend that three-time MVP, Alex Rodriguez tested positive for anabolic steroids in 2003. Before we all jump on A-Rod and call him a cheat, remember that his name was on a list of 104 names. This list was supposed to be confidential and it was leaked. [...]
A Good Man
January 14, 2009 by
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After thinking it over for a week, Tony Dungy decided to retire as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. This does not come as a huge surprise because Dungy had been thinking about calling it quits for the past two years. Although not a surprise, it?s a sad day in football because [...]
One Old Man?s Opinion / Detroit Pistons 1
December 23, 2008 by
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I have not been a fan of Detroit Pistons President Joe Dumars. If you take a good look at his body of work; you would readily understand why this team is in the position it finds itself in today. Flip Saunders coached the Pistons the same way he coached the Timberwolves. [...]
Race Is The Factor
December 23, 2008 by
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At the beginning of the football season there were 6 head coaches in Division 1A college football out of 119 positions. Going into next season there will only be 4 coaches. I thought we were supposed to be improving in this area.
Charles Barkley?s said race was the number one factor in ...
Is Brandon Roy The Next Great Shooting Guard?
December 23, 2008 by
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The nightcap game on TNT was built up to be an exciting game. It paired the Phoenix Suns against the young rising Portland Trailblazers. The Blazers, who have lost four out of their last six games, knew a win would give their team a definite confidence booster. The Suns who were 2-0 [...]
The Suns Season Got Brighter
December 15, 2008 by
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On Wednesday the Phoenix Suns traded Raja Bell, Boris Diaw and Sean Singletary to the Charlotte Bobcats for Jason Richardson, Jared Dudley and a second round pick in 2010. To my surprise I heard a lot of people questioning the Phoenix Suns decision to make this trade.? I heard Charles Barkley ...
One Old Man?s Opinion / Orenthal James Simpson
December 14, 2008 by
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Thirteen years to the date of October 4, 2008, O. J. Simpson was finally found guilty of killing his wife; Nicole and her friend; Ronald Goldman.? Don?t tell me that this jury in Las Vegas, Nevada didn?t know who O.J. Simpson was and what his past held.? The finding of Simpson guilty on all ...
More Money More Problems
December 14, 2008 by
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It looks like the New York Yankees have done it again. They netted the biggest off-season free agent when they came to terms with the 2007 American League CY Young award winner, CC Sabathia.? Sabathia was unquestionably the best free agent available and the Yankees spared no expense in signing ...
Carlesimo Gone
December 11, 2008 by
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The Oklahoma City Thunder parted ways with P.J. Carlesimo after Friday nights crushing defeat to the New Orleans Hornets.A A Carlesimo was told by Thunder's General Manager, Sam Presti before he boarded the team flight to New Orleans.A Assistant coach Scott Brooks, the former Houston...
One Old Man's Opinion - Showtime Sho-Box
December 11, 2008 by
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From the time I was five years old my father introduced me to the art of fisticuffs; from a spectator's perspective. I watch I do not nor do I want to participate.A This evening on "Showtime;" from Casino Rama, Ontario; Canada, a unification bout of two Super Bantam Weight...
Comets Crash
December 10, 2008 by
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I was shocked when I heard that the WNBA's Houston Comets were disbanding.A This is certainly sad news for the WNBA because the Comets were one of the eight original teams when the WNBA started off in 1996.A The Comets went on to win the first four WNBA Championships, attendance was up and ...
One Old Man's Opinion/ Paul Douglas Collins
December 10, 2008 by
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I have great respect for Paul Douglas Collins; the ex-Pistons; ex-Bulls; ex-Wizards coach.A Doug Collins chose to attend Illinois State when my good friend; Will Robinson became the first African American head basketball coach at a Division 1 university.A Doug Collins; in college and a seven ...
A Sloppy Comment
December 10, 2008 by
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On Tuesday, Sean Avery of the NHL Dallas Stars made a demeaning statement about his former girlfriend Elisha Cuthbert who is currently dating Calgary defenseman Dion Phaneuf.A Apparently Avery called the press over and made the following statement: "I am really happy to be back...
A Perfect Season?
December 10, 2008 by
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Wednesday night I watched North Carolina take on Michigan State. The game was a part of the ACC Big Ten Challenge. The game was televised on ESPN and played inside Ford Field, the site for this year's final four. North Carolina completely annihilated Michigan State; it was absolutely no ...
A Testament Of Will
December 10, 2008 by
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I encourage you to watch this video about Wayman Tisdale, the accomplished Jazz Musician and former NBA star's triumphant victory over bone cancer. I have been a fan of Tisdale since he arrived at the University of Oklahoma in 1982 when he became the first freshman to become an All-American.
A Giant Fall From Grace
December 10, 2008 by
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On Friday, O.J. Simpson was sentenced to 9 to 33 years in prison for armed robbery. Simpson, who is 61 years old, will have to serve at least 9 years in prison and that will make him 70 years old if he only serves the minimum time he was given. [...]
Maddux Calling It Quits
December 10, 2008 by
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My favorite pitcher has decided to call it quits. 43 years old Greg Maddux was the best-controlled pitcher I have ever watched. I am a big fan of pitchers who don't have to overpower you and who have terrific control. Maddux, who is known for his impeccable control would paint the [...]
One Old Man's Opinion / Three Great DVDs
December 10, 2008 by
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There are three great DVD's on the market that chronicle African American players introduction and participation into major college and professional basketball. All three chronicle the harsh realities and racial inequities of the time; and are history lessons for the entire world...
An Alternative Voice
December 10, 2008 by
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Since the whole Plaxico Burress incident, the main topic of sports talk shows has been the issue of athletes owning guns. In my earlier post "Shot Heard Around New York City", I said athletes should make prudent decision about the type of protection they use when they go...
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