Thanks Timmy (aka: Dibida) for the suggestion!
So, here's the question to ponder over the weekend: After being away for an entire year...when will Tiger begin to dominate again (or will he ever)? I'd love to hear what you think - so, post a comment.
I'll provide Leete's Look after the Memorial Day weekend, but here's a teaser (and my first BOLD prediction) - Tiger will retain his US Open title with a win June 21st in Farmingdale, NY!
Leete
Friday, May 22, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Kobe vs. Lebron?
Look: Unless I'm actually at the game, I usually couldn't care less about the NBA (be honest - did you even know the draft was anywhere in the near future?). I can't name 2 players on ANY team.
But I must say...I am ADDICTED to the idea of a Kobe vs. Lebron NBA final. If it happens (and YES, I think it will) - I will watch every televised second. Talk about a front office dream come true!
Leete
But I must say...I am ADDICTED to the idea of a Kobe vs. Lebron NBA final. If it happens (and YES, I think it will) - I will watch every televised second. Talk about a front office dream come true!
Leete
Vick back in the NFL?
Should Vick be allowed back into the NFL? I say NO!
Let's look at this two ways - should he vs. will he. As previously stated, Vick should NOT be allowed back into the NFL. Now, now...those of you shouting, "he's paid his dues for what he did" just simmer down. I agree, he has paid his dues for what he did, and the fact that he wasn't miraculously put on probation within a week of showing up in prison is noble (well done US justice system, well done). But for the NFL bit: the league is a privilege, it's not a right. With the world following its super-stars' every move, and so many young eyes looking up to its players, the NFL needs to uphold a higher standard. A convicted criminal should never fit the bill. Vick does deserve a second chance. But that second chance is with society; he shouldn't be allowed back into the NFL.
Now, for the will he: Yes. Roger will let him back in, and it won't be long before Vick is a starter again somewhere. I can't and won't speak for what factors Roger will consider before he lets Vick back in, but reality is - Vick brings $$$ to the game. I'm not going to boycott his games (I love the NFL too much), and I'm sure he'll provide plenty of on-the-field entertainment. But if someone buys me a Vick jersey for Christmas...I'll kindly ask for a receipt.
Leete
Let's look at this two ways - should he vs. will he. As previously stated, Vick should NOT be allowed back into the NFL. Now, now...those of you shouting, "he's paid his dues for what he did" just simmer down. I agree, he has paid his dues for what he did, and the fact that he wasn't miraculously put on probation within a week of showing up in prison is noble (well done US justice system, well done). But for the NFL bit: the league is a privilege, it's not a right. With the world following its super-stars' every move, and so many young eyes looking up to its players, the NFL needs to uphold a higher standard. A convicted criminal should never fit the bill. Vick does deserve a second chance. But that second chance is with society; he shouldn't be allowed back into the NFL.
Now, for the will he: Yes. Roger will let him back in, and it won't be long before Vick is a starter again somewhere. I can't and won't speak for what factors Roger will consider before he lets Vick back in, but reality is - Vick brings $$$ to the game. I'm not going to boycott his games (I love the NFL too much), and I'm sure he'll provide plenty of on-the-field entertainment. But if someone buys me a Vick jersey for Christmas...I'll kindly ask for a receipt.
Leete
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Steroid Madness
So Manny apologized huh? Sigh....
Look: I'm a HUGE baseball fan. I LOVE America's pastime, but this steroids in baseball bit is beyond old. And honestly, I've stopped blaming the players. I've got to take a stand here - THE PLAYERS ARE NOT THE PROBLEM! Nope...the front office is the problem! The system that's in place today is practically encouraging players to make the same performance enhancing drug decision over and over and over again.
Everyone knows the long ball sells. Hit the long ball - make the CA$H. Nutrition research, workout regimens, and perfected hitting techniques can only take a player so far (about as far as everyone else). So aside from the few genetic marvels in the sport, the greedy players must result to performance enhancing drugs. And why not? The penalties for getting caught are a JOKE!
The root of the problem is an inverted risk/reward relationship. As it sits today, the reward for taking performance enhancers FAR outweighs the risk. They don't think they'll get caught in the first place, and if they do...so what? Do we honestly believe these players when they sit in front of a camera and apologize to their teammates, the sport, and it's fans? I don't buy it for a second!
Why? Because several million green reasons show up in their bank accounts each year reassuring them that steroids was the right decision in the first place. In fact...when they return to the playing field after their vacations (suspensions), those same green reasons start showing up again like nothing ever happened. If there is any integrity to a convicted player's apology, it's to his paycheck which we can only hope will take a hit in the form of lost endorsements.
But I'm not one to make a complaint without offering a solution...so here it is: MLB needs to quit encouraging roids and take a real stand on the issue (no more of these 10 game suspensions). Any player caught using illegal substances to improve their performance will have their pay capped at the US national average for the duration of their career. Not the MLB average; I'm talking - $40K a year like the rest of us. However, the team must keep paying the full contract. The $$$ above and beyond the $40K will go back to the team's season ticket holders (cause let's face it...the only ones really getting screwed in today's steroids boondoggle are the fans).
Leete
PS. Perhaps the money going back to the fans will help stimulate the economy and we'll get a 2-fer!
Look: I'm a HUGE baseball fan. I LOVE America's pastime, but this steroids in baseball bit is beyond old. And honestly, I've stopped blaming the players. I've got to take a stand here - THE PLAYERS ARE NOT THE PROBLEM! Nope...the front office is the problem! The system that's in place today is practically encouraging players to make the same performance enhancing drug decision over and over and over again.
Everyone knows the long ball sells. Hit the long ball - make the CA$H. Nutrition research, workout regimens, and perfected hitting techniques can only take a player so far (about as far as everyone else). So aside from the few genetic marvels in the sport, the greedy players must result to performance enhancing drugs. And why not? The penalties for getting caught are a JOKE!
The root of the problem is an inverted risk/reward relationship. As it sits today, the reward for taking performance enhancers FAR outweighs the risk. They don't think they'll get caught in the first place, and if they do...so what? Do we honestly believe these players when they sit in front of a camera and apologize to their teammates, the sport, and it's fans? I don't buy it for a second!
Why? Because several million green reasons show up in their bank accounts each year reassuring them that steroids was the right decision in the first place. In fact...when they return to the playing field after their vacations (suspensions), those same green reasons start showing up again like nothing ever happened. If there is any integrity to a convicted player's apology, it's to his paycheck which we can only hope will take a hit in the form of lost endorsements.
But I'm not one to make a complaint without offering a solution...so here it is: MLB needs to quit encouraging roids and take a real stand on the issue (no more of these 10 game suspensions). Any player caught using illegal substances to improve their performance will have their pay capped at the US national average for the duration of their career. Not the MLB average; I'm talking - $40K a year like the rest of us. However, the team must keep paying the full contract. The $$$ above and beyond the $40K will go back to the team's season ticket holders (cause let's face it...the only ones really getting screwed in today's steroids boondoggle are the fans).
Leete
PS. Perhaps the money going back to the fans will help stimulate the economy and we'll get a 2-fer!
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