Apparently there are some in the NBA who were history majors during their sometimes brief stints in college.
Two players over the holidays thought it was a good idea to bring back the old days of the Wild West – a card game that results in near gun play. Yes, it was 2009 when it took place and yes, it was the NBA.
Gilbert Arenas not only pulled his piece, but he even went Barney Fife by pulling (fortunately) an unloaded weapon. Brilliant.
Here we go with the whole image problem that everyone wants to pin on the NBA.
The players were certainly out of line, and a message should be sent by the league. The problem I have here is that some paint NBA players as the only ones who have behavior problems.
Need I remind you of Major League Baseball and their problems where they have had players who seemed to lie to Congress? The NFL and their legal woes? Do we need to venture down the Michael Vick lane?
Even the National Hockey League has issues. The league that prides itself on having the classiest group of professional athletes has had a hiccup, the latest where two players on the same team were reported to be sleeping with the same woman. Sure, it happens from time to time, but what if the woman they were sleeping with happened to be married to one of the players in question?
Then there is Tiger, and former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach, who seem to have a few social issues. In short, there is enough stupidity to go around when it comes to today’s athletes. The NBA is no different than the others, they just seem to be the morality whipping boys. Why is that?
Last link
Thank goodness it’s over. The Rams season is now in the rear-view mirror.
While this is a season we would all want to forget, there is one player that we should not. For Leonard Little, it could be the last time we see him in a Rams uniform. Injury, age, and contract issues could be his demise with respect to his tour of duty in St. Louis. It’s part of the business that every player goes through and has to accept.
Little is the last link to the Super Bowl teams. He had a season that saw him as the Rams’ best pass rusher and probably best defensive lineman. Everyone knows the Little story, as he made a mistake early in his career. He should be remembered for taking advantage of a second chance on his life and career.
Little is a pro on and off the field. He was involved in a lot of behind the scene activities in St. Louis to help others. Not looking for attention, he just did it because he thought it was the right thing to do.
If this is it, then I would say: Thank you, Leonard, for what you have learned about life and applied to your profession. Good luck, wherever it may be.
25 in 42
Don’t know if you are a Blues fan, but if you are you have to be used to their shenanigans by now.
Yes, they did it again. Fired another coach. In their 42-year history, the Blues have had 25 coaches. That is more than the Cardinals, the football Cardinals, and the Rams in that same time frame. Interestingly enough, the Blues have yet to win a championship. Go figure.
The current regime truly lacks leadership in every category. One thing you can count on: another missed playoff. Another missed chance at winning the Stanley Cup.
While I am a Blues and hockey fan, this act is really getting old and there is no relief in sight.
Mizzou blues
Was it me, or did we see Mizzou get out everything in the Texas Bowl?
I am not sure if I have ever seen Missouri get handled like that. Navy gave everyone a lesson on not counting your eggs before they are hatched. The glaring issue was that Missouri never had a plan B until it was too late.
Here is some advice for next season: more flexibility.
As for coaching changes, forget about it. Gary Pinkel, to his credit, has been loyal to his assistants and that is commendable in an era of throwing one over the side to save his job. To his fault, a new set of eyes and approach may be needed, as the same problems continue to come up only with different players. Coaching is the only common denominator here.
