Bron Bron and the gang..

Who is everyone picking to become NBA champs? I know I buried them throughout the season but I'm riding with the Heat and Lebron James. I just dont think Dallas can play enough D to stop the most hated trio in all of sports. Was it just me or did a lot of people really work Bosh over this year? I thought he had a great year and was consistant from begining to end. I will probably watch pieces here and there, but much rather have watched Kobe in the finals. I cant stand the Lakers but dont think anyone is more clutch than Kobe..Either way enjoy the games...

And just like he's gone...

As quickly as I posted defending Jim Tressel he goes and steps down...Ouch..I still stand by my post defending him, but understand a move had to be made.My guess is the university pushed this behind closed doors. No university especially one with prestige of Ohio State wants to be a negative light all season long. In the end this is probaby the best move and next year the team will hire a major name. Some names already being  mention Urban Meyer (shocking) and a actually shocking name John Gruden..Stay tuned more to follow..

Dot that i....

So as details emerge from Ohio State regarding Jim Tressel and the suspended Buckeye players I wondered what is the big deal…Rules are rules and both parties should be punished for lying to the NCAA, but as I think about it a little more I think some of the items are pretty small. I’ve heard stories from Charles Barkley about magically finding money in magazines while on a recruiting trip and we all know the Cam Newton story by now. First I will address Tressel’s part in this. What is wrong with a coach trying to protect his players? Think about it for a moment, what did Tressel stand to gain from lying to the NCAA? Nothing, this is Ohio State we are talking about it, if the players were suspended they would have just replaced them with equally talented if not more talented players. Yes they may have lost a game here and there, but in the end it would not have been much different. It was coach trying to protect his players from getting in trouble, I mean the guy reached out to Pryor and tried to steer him on the correct path. This is a man who was willing to put all the weight of this on his shoulders and carry on with it. Tressel knew at some point it would come out, how could it not. Tressel is known for his character and how he handles him stuff and the fact that he hired one of the best lawyers to represent him says even more. Usually when the going get’s tough the college coaches get going (see Pete Carrol), but Tressel is standing his ground and will rough it out no matter what the NCAA hands down.

As for the players this one will be much shorter, they all know the rules in regards to accepting gifts, discounts, etc, but where does it say you can not pawn school giving awards for money? I think it is a joke that a player would sell rings or gifts from the school that was awarded to them, but that is another topic.  I mean once you are handed an award isn’t it technically yours? What is the difference with someone selling back their text books?  Taking discounts for items for autographs is a big no-no, but I doubt any major student athlete from any major college sports program has paid for a meal at a local restaurants. The NCAA needs to stop picking and choosing what they go after, either go all in or continue to look the other way…

I'm a Goon ...

Ok not really, but I do enjoy fights in hockey. The NHL commissioner has been talking about making hockey safer for the players, but I enjoy hard clean hard hits and random fights. I know that is the goon in me, but I find it exciting and fun to watch two guys throw the gloves off and go at it especially if the goalies decide to get involved. Hockey fights are part of the game and can never be taken fully taking out. Now I am not saying going all “Slap Shot” and start fights on purpose, but I miss the days off seeing more enforcers on the ice. You Tube search PJ.Stock and you will know what I mean. I would go to Hartford Wolfpack games just to watch him play and he would be involved in some classic battles. Hockey is a demanding sport that is played at high pace, let’s guys play and keep the checks along with fights part of the game. As long as nobody is head hunting…Once the puck hits the ice  Game ON !!

Less Equals More

I read a couple weeks ago that MLB was thinking of adding another playoff team.Why? I think that MLB and the NFL have it right spot on with limited teams making the playoffs. The NBA and NHL water it down with some many teams in the playoffs.Yes more people watch but to say your team made the playoffs holds no value,it means nothing. In the NFL and MLB if your team makes the playoffs it has some value except for the Seattle Seahwaks. Im a Rockies fan so when they make the playoffs I am excited and on the flip side I am a Suns fan but could careless if they make the playoffs because almost every NBA team  does...

Just Make It Happen...

Every day I check out Twitter for the latest and greatest regarding the current NFL lockout and leave more confused. Anyone who personally knows me knows I follow football very close and for the current situation to confuse me is a issue. If I can't understand the problem then the average fan probably doesn't and will turn to other sports for enjoyment. Here is my question for the owners and players, If both parties are so concerned with getting a deal done how come you are not meeting everyday to make it happen? I don't want to listen to players like AP claim they are "modern day slaves" and I sure as hell don't want to listen billionaire owners complain about losing money. Nobody is losing money, it's about two greedy parties wanting more money. Nobody feels bad for the players or the owners, we just want our football...

Smell of Summer....

I've been away for awhile,but now I have returned. I was inspired on my way home  today by a fresh cut lawn that reminded me of baseball. Going to a live game is something everyone should experience atleast once. My first choice would be Fenway but even a minor league game would do. I'm a die hard football fan but there is something about walking up those stairs as you enter a baseball stadium and seeing that freshly cut grass, the aroma of the ballpark food and the official start of summer.