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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Respect, Sports & Loyalty
most of you that are sports fans know the San Diego Chargers recently released their franchise's all-time leader in yards and touchdowns LaDanian Tomlinson. Though the Chargers' front office expressed a great deal of remorse and gratitude towards LaDanian one has to wonder; is the business in sports worth the moral sacrifice? Now let's not get too carried away Mr Tomlinson has made plenty of money with the Chargers, and if they had not chosen to cut him he would have stood to make an estimated $5million this upcoming season. But for a man that had done so much to bring credibility back to that franchise I think he deserved to stay as long as he wanted. They didn't have to necessarily play him as if he were still the L.T. of 2006, but they didn't have to treat him like a used condom either and throw him away after they had their fun.
The Chargers are not the only NFL franchise that has cut ties with a key part of their team's recent success. The Philadelphia Eagles recently released their versatile running back of the past 8 seasons Brian Westbrook. Though not on L.T.'s level in the"name recognition" department, Westbrook was just as important to the Eagles' success in the time he spent there since being drafted in the 3rd round from Villanova. Westbrook has also proven to be more injury-prone, and in fact last season suffered two concussions. Still you can argue that outside of Donovan McNabb, Westbrook has been the most productive member of that team.
This is not the first time a professional sports team has cast vital members to way-side in favor of saving a buck....or a few million. Just look at the massive contract dumping...oops I meant, "trading" that took place in the NBA leading up to it's trade deadline. Moving good and great players(Tracy McGrady) to make a run at other great players that will no doubt suffer the same fate when LeBron James of 2023 comes out after completing his required 1yr in some lucky college's program. Pro sports have become such a money-maker that I am convinced alot of franchises don't even care about competing for their league's championship. The real champ is the owner that flips players like gymnast to fatten his own pockets. So the next time you turn to ESPN to watch your favorite player for your favorite team, remember this blog. And don't say I didn't warn you when next year your favorite player is playing for the rival team.
The Chargers are not the only NFL franchise that has cut ties with a key part of their team's recent success. The Philadelphia Eagles recently released their versatile running back of the past 8 seasons Brian Westbrook. Though not on L.T.'s level in the"name recognition" department, Westbrook was just as important to the Eagles' success in the time he spent there since being drafted in the 3rd round from Villanova. Westbrook has also proven to be more injury-prone, and in fact last season suffered two concussions. Still you can argue that outside of Donovan McNabb, Westbrook has been the most productive member of that team.
This is not the first time a professional sports team has cast vital members to way-side in favor of saving a buck....or a few million. Just look at the massive contract dumping...oops I meant, "trading" that took place in the NBA leading up to it's trade deadline. Moving good and great players(Tracy McGrady) to make a run at other great players that will no doubt suffer the same fate when LeBron James of 2023 comes out after completing his required 1yr in some lucky college's program. Pro sports have become such a money-maker that I am convinced alot of franchises don't even care about competing for their league's championship. The real champ is the owner that flips players like gymnast to fatten his own pockets. So the next time you turn to ESPN to watch your favorite player for your favorite team, remember this blog. And don't say I didn't warn you when next year your favorite player is playing for the rival team.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
today's thoughts
gilbert arenas should have had a camera crew follow him to the contract negotiations...called it "oceans 1." Dammit even Danny Ocean didn't get 112 million....and that was fiction!
folks were devastated to find out Tracy Mcgrady's knee hurt last night.....really?
yesterday the motorola droid won smartphone, gadget, and gps device of the year at engadget.com. It's been ages since someone tried to defend the iphone in my presence. It must be like Iran's president trying to explain his holocaust theory. Now apple has removed 5000 apps for showing as much as a woman in a bathing suit, claiming they were getting complaints from parents......uh huh. I'm sure it had nothing to do with the app store opening in a predominantly muslim country at the same time. I'm all for tailoring to your audience but getting in the censorship business is dangerous.
On a serious note, Iran's President says they're a nuclear power. somebody needs to stop lyin to the somebody who needs to quit whisperin in that man's ear. Didn't you see What happened to hitler? Oh...that might not be a good analogy for this guy...
folks were devastated to find out Tracy Mcgrady's knee hurt last night.....really?
yesterday the motorola droid won smartphone, gadget, and gps device of the year at engadget.com. It's been ages since someone tried to defend the iphone in my presence. It must be like Iran's president trying to explain his holocaust theory. Now apple has removed 5000 apps for showing as much as a woman in a bathing suit, claiming they were getting complaints from parents......uh huh. I'm sure it had nothing to do with the app store opening in a predominantly muslim country at the same time. I'm all for tailoring to your audience but getting in the censorship business is dangerous.
On a serious note, Iran's President says they're a nuclear power. somebody needs to stop lyin to the somebody who needs to quit whisperin in that man's ear. Didn't you see What happened to hitler? Oh...that might not be a good analogy for this guy...
Monday, February 22, 2010
Your NBA?
I'm in my mid twenties. This is my NBA.
I often wish I was a little older so I could have understood more when jordan was playing.
It's terrible that I fully expect Kobe to fill that void. (then again I'm sure he expects it from himself)
Lebron still scares me. I still think he weighs 260.....and is 29 years old. Name me a sport you don't think he can play.... don't worry I'll wait.
Even this small space has been dominated by talk of "the greatest" and musings about two of the "the greats," but guys my age talk about so many players cause the talent level is so high. Will it continue? Or am I doomed to witness the decline? Having a little Deja vu?
I'm in my mid twenties. This is my NBA. how's it so different from my fathers?
I often wish I was a little older so I could have understood more when jordan was playing.
It's terrible that I fully expect Kobe to fill that void. (then again I'm sure he expects it from himself)
Lebron still scares me. I still think he weighs 260.....and is 29 years old. Name me a sport you don't think he can play.... don't worry I'll wait.
Even this small space has been dominated by talk of "the greatest" and musings about two of the "the greats," but guys my age talk about so many players cause the talent level is so high. Will it continue? Or am I doomed to witness the decline? Having a little Deja vu?
I'm in my mid twenties. This is my NBA. how's it so different from my fathers?
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