Strange sports decisions
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Posted by Mark Barnes Apr 27, 2006 |
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Steve Nash as MVP? I've already commented on how simple this decision should be; how there is absolutely no logical argument against LeBron James for the NBA MVP. As hard as it is to believe I don't have much more to say on the subject. James is hands-down the most valuable player on the planet earth. Steve Nash is a good player, surrounded by marvelous talent. There is, however, no comparison talent-wise or value-wise between Nash and James, and those who didn't vote for James for MVP don't know basketball.
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Willie Randolph meet Barry Bonds: Someone needs to give the Mets skipper a basic baseball management handbook. Hey, Willie, there is such a thing as over-analyzing. Ahead by two runs in the ninth inning, in an early-season meeting with the Giants, Randolph decided to allow Billy Wagner to pitch to Bonds, even though there was a man at second and first base was open.
Now, baseball fundamentals would call for an intentional walk to arguably the most dangerous hitter in the modern era, in this situation. Randolph obviously doesn't believe in going by the book. Result? Bonds deposited a Wagner delivery into the San Francisco Bay to tie the game. It was home run 711 for the Giants slugger. Sometimes, conventional wisdom works best; this was obviously one of those occasions. Wake up, Willie, and get yourself one of those handy fundamentals books.
NFL's runners choose high life over football: Onterrio Smith and Ricky Williams are both out of pro football. Smith was released by the Minnesota Vikings, who don't want to wait for him to return from the latest of multiple suspensions by the NFL for substance abuse. The league banned Williams for using an herbal amphetamine, which was just too much, after other multiple marijuana-smoking offenses.
It's simply unconscionable for multi-million-dollar athletes, given a chance for a life that most people can only dream about, to choose a life of drugs instead. If they lose all they have, I'll have no pity for them.
Packers should let average receiver retire: The Green Bay Packers have allowed disgruntled Javon Walker to seek a trade. This is a horrible decision. Walker said he'd retire rather than play another season with the Pack and Brett Favre, who called him out last season for not reporting to camp on time. Walker subsequently got hurt early in the year, leaving Favre with a nuts and bolts receiving corp.
Green Bay brass should tell whining Walker he's a Packer or he's unemployed. It's about time professional owners start putting the brakes on jerks like Walker. We're talking about a guy who has had one good season. This isn't Jerry Rice; Walker has 157 career receptions in four years - less than 40 catches a season. Say good-bye to Javon and make the sports world a better place.
Oklahoma's recruiting woes: Jeff Capel has a three-headed problem, and he is about to make a turnover in his first big decision as new Oklahoma basketball coach. When former coach Kelvin Sampson bolted for Indiana, the Sooners' top three recruits said they want to go elsewhere, even though they've signed letters of intent. Capel is talking like he'll release them from their obligation. Big mistake, Jeff.
Coaches come and go faster than sales at Target. Basketball players must realize this, and as much as they may like the coach who recruits them, it's the school that is paying their tuition. College recruits trade basketball for a free education. Once they commit, they're in, whether their coach is, or not.
Make them stay, Jeff. Win them over, and they'll be happy in the long run.
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