Concerning the PGA, I might have my choice on which day (or maybe days) to attend. At first I was thinking final round, but maybe Saturday would be best. This way, I can watch the fianl round on the tube and actually keep up with all the holes.
I wasn't a big NBA fan (to say the least) BEFORE this scandal. I think this will do some harm to a sport that is clearly a collection of superstars that think team has an "i" in the spelling. I just hope it doesn't keep OKC from getting the Sonics...which would make this state an actual player in the professional scene. I mean, outside of golf (which I like), this state has no worldwide sporting interest. And, we all know the chances of an NFL team ever coming to OK.
Stoops isn't paid to kiss the rear ends of the media...but I will agree that he needs to work on his relations with them. Late in the season after several post game conferences might be an excuse for being cold...but before fall camp?? I guess the NCAA stuff has him on edge. The raises EARNED by the coaches shouldn't reflect mistakes players make. Stoops did a great job last year winning the Big 12 with all that happened. He set the bar too high when he won it all in year two...so he had no way to go but down...
I know, I know...soccer in America is not what it is over seas, and it never will be. I'd say that I can watch about 2/3 of the soccer games that are on the tube...and I love the sport! What does that say about the many Americans that have little to no playing experience? By contrast, I never played a down of football in HS, but can watch 100% of the college or pro games that hit the tube.
Hope: Good point about the two-month test drive. Man needs to see how the ride is going to handle in several climate changes. But don't you think the fans have earned a better humor from the coach?
J. Lance: Yeah, my favorite soccer moment was when what's her name yanked off her jersey.
Yoda: I'll grant you, it's the average American's fault for preferring action over subtlty. But guess what, that's what we're talking about, soccer in America. Not soccer in Manchester. The game will have to change before the American fans will want to change. It's the same thing that drove ice hockey to the Grocery Channel, not enough scoring.
Football trumps all things sports for TV in my opinion...with college hoops right up there. The NBA stinks for me. I like golf on the weekend (final two rounds)...and I love a good horse race on the tube.
Hope...you are obviously not a Sooner backer...so I'll assume that you are in love with OSU, UT, or TU. Regardless...why keep pounding the fact the OU has been in trouble with the NCAA?? Guess what...so have MANY schools, including OSU. In fact, OSU received sanctions that were darn near equal to OU's in the 90's. Do you think that OSU, UT, or any other big time institution doesn't cross the line to some extent? Maybe it's only players that mess up...maybe it's coaches...maybe it's boosters...maybe it's small, and maybe it's large. But don't be naive. OU gets a bad wrap because (1) IT'S A WINNER (OSU doesn't have this problem...the nation doesn't care if they cheat or not), and (2) Charles Thompson appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, further infuriating OU and Switzer haters.
Don't get me wrong Hope...if any school, including OU, breaks the rules, then they should be punished. But don't give me this crap about OU fans whining. If YOUR favorite school was sanctioned, you'd have something to say too.
Hope...Pitt St. University. But, I'm a life long Sooner fan and proud of it. I do root for all state schools though...and hope OSU goes 11-1 every year (with the loss to OU of course).
Even when Letterman does Bin Laden fake clips, a person wonders what those who lost somebody in the war must think.
It is true, Yoda, we are read in Iraq.
Soldier at the Baghdad airport checks in all the time.
