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How About a Little Separation Between Sport and State?
By Paul Knepper As I watched some girl from Glee sing America the Beautiful before Sunday’s big game, I found myself wondering when exactly the Super Bowl became mistaken for Patriots Day? Sports are supposed to be a diversion from controversial issues like politics and religion and I’ve grown increasingly disgusted by the way sportingContinue reading “How About a Little Separation Between Sport and State?”
Top Ten Athletes I’d Like to Hear Sing the National Anthem
by Paul Knepper Everybody has heard by now that Christina Aguilera flubbed the words of the national anthem in front of 160 million viewers prior to Super Bowl XLV in Dallas. Any time I hear a botched rendition of the Star Spangled Banner at a sporting event I think of Carl Lewis’s infamous hack jobContinue reading “Top Ten Athletes I’d Like to Hear Sing the National Anthem”
Andy Pettitte – The Tipping Point
By Paul Knepper Andy Pettitte was a tremendous competitor. He was a winner. And he was a cheater. Before he even made an official announcement that he’d hung up his pinstripes for the last time, sports journalists began penning their Andy Pettitte tribute pieces. Interestingly, most relegated his use of performance-enhancing drugs to a mereContinue reading “Andy Pettitte – The Tipping Point”
Curtis Martin is More Than a Hall of Famer
By Paul Knepper Curtis Martin is one of 15 finalists on the ballot for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and should be among those selected this Saturday for induction. As his long time coach Bill Parcells said on Monday, “Running back is a production position, and his production is indisputable.” Martin’s 14,101 career rushingContinue reading “Curtis Martin is More Than a Hall of Famer”
Top Ten Basketball Books
By Paul Knepper Last week a friend of mine asked if I could recommend a good basketball book. That’s not a simple question for a hoops junkie like me. It gave me the idea to come up with a list of my favorite basketball books. Let me know what you think and if you haveContinue reading “Top Ten Basketball Books”
Will the Real Joe Dumars Please Stand Up?
By Paul Knepper Joe Dumars was one of the most beloved sports figures in Detroit when the Pistons named him their President of Basketball Operations and General Manager in 2000. During his first several years on the job, the architect of the “Bad Boys” reincarnated became a Motown legend. Now, three years after their lastContinue reading “Will the Real Joe Dumars Please Stand Up?”
DAWSON’S DOH!
Andre Dawson was trying to be a role model, but no parent is letting their child near the former right fielder any time soon.
Charles Woodson is a Michigan Man
by Paul Knepper When the University of Michigan fired head football coach Rich Rodriguez a few weeks ago there was a lot of talk about him not being a good fit for Ann Arbor. Boosters and alumni complained he wasn’t a “Michigan Man.” So what exactly is a “Michigan Man?” The term dates back toContinue reading “Charles Woodson is a Michigan Man”
Top Ten Point Guards in the NBA
by Paul Knepper The point guard is a general on the floor, responsible for setting the tempo of the game, running the offense and creating shots for himself and his teammates. NBA rules prohibiting handchecking by defenders has placed a premium on point guards who can break down the defense by driving into the paint.Continue reading “Top Ten Point Guards in the NBA”
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