So the NCAA is thinking of implementing more strict penalties for taunting and celebrations.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3899874
For those that are too lazy to click and read, it basically states that there could be a new rule in place next year for taking the points off of the board if a player taunts before the endzone. Come the eff on. I'll agree that sometimes its a little over the top what players do but eventually its going to be like watching emotionless robots on the field.
The advantage that college football has, and always will have, over the Pros is that the passion is unparalleled. By players, by fans, by coaches, etc. Let the passion stay in the game. I'm not a proponent of players constantly celebrating but when you put your team up and 50,000+ fans let you know their appreciation, its gotta be hard not to celebrate. For a good example of that happening last year and the punishment that ensued, check Washington's Jake Locker and his celebration against BYU.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009
A-Rod Tests Positive.
So I just a text alert from ESPN saying that A-Rod has tested positive for steroids. When I read the article, it stated that A-Rod tested positive in 2003. He won the AL home run crown and AL MVP award that year. He was with Texas that year.
Before I go into anything else, I just want to point out that I called it. Before last season, I said to a friend "I bet A-Rod juices". He came back (being a Yankees fan-die hard at that) saying "Giambi's the only Yankee, past or present, to juice. Guaranteed."
Yes, I know he was with the Rangers when he tested positive, but I love picking on NYY.
Rodriguez denied ever using performance enhancers in an interview a year or so ago. He said he "never felt overmatched on the baseball field". Conveniently, Scott Boras, A-Rod's agent, couldn't be reached. Both the Yankees and Rangers said they would not comment.
This makes me wonder how many of those players that said they "never juiced" actually were telling the truth. Come on boys, the feds are into the investigation. Did you really think you'd get away with a lie, even if it was X-number of years old?
Baseball players, trainers, families, and organizations need to start coming clean. In this time when our economy brings us down, we need something to keep our spirits running high, or higher than normal. Baseball and its current state are not doing a very good job so far. This isn't something to be proud of.
Here's a link to the article on ESPN.com, complete with video clip:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3890785
-Jay
Before I go into anything else, I just want to point out that I called it. Before last season, I said to a friend "I bet A-Rod juices". He came back (being a Yankees fan-die hard at that) saying "Giambi's the only Yankee, past or present, to juice. Guaranteed."
Yes, I know he was with the Rangers when he tested positive, but I love picking on NYY.
Rodriguez denied ever using performance enhancers in an interview a year or so ago. He said he "never felt overmatched on the baseball field". Conveniently, Scott Boras, A-Rod's agent, couldn't be reached. Both the Yankees and Rangers said they would not comment.
This makes me wonder how many of those players that said they "never juiced" actually were telling the truth. Come on boys, the feds are into the investigation. Did you really think you'd get away with a lie, even if it was X-number of years old?
Baseball players, trainers, families, and organizations need to start coming clean. In this time when our economy brings us down, we need something to keep our spirits running high, or higher than normal. Baseball and its current state are not doing a very good job so far. This isn't something to be proud of.
Here's a link to the article on ESPN.com, complete with video clip:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3890785
-Jay
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Budget draft
ESPN Is doing a budget draft right now: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3864280
Frankly, I think that whatever team wins out can beat the Yankee's high powered payroll. Even if it doesn't, lets consider the following:
1) Yankee's payroll is right around 200 million, just bought two starting pitchers and a starting fielder who's reliable in hitting
2) These drafted teams have a max payroll at around 40 million
Consider both of those things, and then tell me you'd be anything but amused if the drafted team managed to win at least 2-3 of a 7 game series against the Yankees. Granted, its all simulated, but frankly I think that gives an edge to the Yankees.
I hope this shows that the talent you get through the farm system can easily create a team that can beat a team built from a couple of highly paid all-stars. Maybe some teams out there will realize this and really dump some money into improving the farm system, which will make the game much more exciting and diverse in talent.
Frankly, I think that whatever team wins out can beat the Yankee's high powered payroll. Even if it doesn't, lets consider the following:
1) Yankee's payroll is right around 200 million, just bought two starting pitchers and a starting fielder who's reliable in hitting
2) These drafted teams have a max payroll at around 40 million
Consider both of those things, and then tell me you'd be anything but amused if the drafted team managed to win at least 2-3 of a 7 game series against the Yankees. Granted, its all simulated, but frankly I think that gives an edge to the Yankees.
I hope this shows that the talent you get through the farm system can easily create a team that can beat a team built from a couple of highly paid all-stars. Maybe some teams out there will realize this and really dump some money into improving the farm system, which will make the game much more exciting and diverse in talent.
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