CHOKING GF by MTSU player(s)

Wow, the fact that we have come to this is amazing.  I recommend that you view this article in conjunction with my post.  These (3) dudes appear to be redshirt sophomores.  Which is funny cuz they don't even start.  This is my official plee to NFL teams and, all collegiate sporting teams (particularly b-ball and football).  Please, look into a person's background and viability as being "college" material before letting them be on the "team".  I don't believe for 1 second that this is a racial thing; however I do believe it to be a morality thing.  Maybe, just maybe if we as a nation started profiling players before (or even during) looking at their stats. as to their moral past; we could promote our sport(s) better.  Going further, I do not believe that by looking at moral fitness that quality of play on field/court will be influenced one bit.  In fact, I believe that it will enhance it.  It will bring better ambassadors to the sport(s) arena (not intended to be a pun).  Particularly, basketball and football are team games.  In general, they do not live and die by any 1 player on their team.  Keeping this in mind; I think teams everywhere should be very selective about who they use to represent their school/team.  From now on....I promise that I will think of Middle Tennessee State as..."Isn't that where they had those dudes who choked they girl!?"

http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefootball/story/middle-tennessee-state-player-jd-jones-seen-choking-woman-on-tape-while-teammates-watch-072213

Paul E. Spors
7-23-2013

Ryan Braun Suspension****

It seems strange to me that Ryan Braun is the first domino to fall in the most recent round of drug abuse/misuse in the MLB.  First of all, my gut suspicion says that there are many (2-3) other big name guys that are "active" on rosters involved with this story.  Ryan Braun and, A-Rod are both the 2 names that keep coming up on this list of drug abuse.  Where are the guys that hit homers and, are offensive power houses for their teams?  Now let me be clear; I am not accusing any "one" player at this point.  But, I find it very, very convenient that Braun and A-Rod are the guys that the media and, MLB keep pointing to.  Its ok to point the finger at them b/c everybody knows that when you do steroids you start to play poorly or, have an injury to your thumb. 

On a side note; Why is Joe Girardi talking about how the game has cleaned up?  Really!? They (MLB) went like 15 years (something like 6-7 for darn certain) of knowing that this was going on and, did "NOTHING".  They had no problem taking that money from fans while Barry blasted it 500 feet.  We had no idea what was going on! Really!?  As far as I'm concerned Girardi in a very strange way....I think the game is as dirty as ever.  It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why baseball's popularity over the last 20 years in general has dropped.  Moms want their kids to play soccer b/c they don't want them to do steroids.  Don't worry when the NFL (due to safety issues/concussions) and MLB (due to steroids) can't get kids to play on the school yard; soccer will be there to pick up the pieces. 

Paul E. Spors
7-23-2013

Take Away His Cape!

Max Scherzer finally gets a loss.  As far as, I'm concerned so far he is the biggest story of the 2013 baseball season.  Giving up four runs and, not getting enough run support from an explosive offensive unit caused this loss.  It is almost a foregone conclusion that proportionately he will be the best pitcher this year and, we aren't even to the All-Star break yet.  The one big question I have is....At the end of the 2014 season will the Tigers be able to afford this type of an arm.  Or, can we get Verlander back to "out of this world" type pitching to the put the Tigers into real serious contention again. 

Along, with getting pitching straight and, riding Scherzer hard.  The Tigers should be able to make the playoffs and, make a deep run.  I am excited to see how Scherzer does the rest of the year and, ultimately see how he finishes his contract.   Are we looking at the next Yankee? 

Paul E. Spors

7-14-2013 

LeBron VS JORDAN

First, of all let me say that there is no way in "H" that LeBron is leaving Miami.  They're crazy if you think; he thought about this for one second.  The Heat are poised to be "THE" title contender for next year.  Onto, my point...Every era has their legends.  When I was 10 y.o. I didn't think it was possible to have anybody be better than Jordan.  I think that it is time; if you haven't already to visit or, revisit the...."IS LEBRON BETTER THAN JORDAN?" question.  At this point in time of being the same age LeBron and Jordan have the same number of titles. 
Admittedly, when LeBron, Bosh, and D-wade went to Miami in that super ridiculous media conference and, they said not 5, not 6, 7 championships....I laughed.  And, I laughed real hard.  Now no one can predict the future.  And, Erik Spoelstra is not Phil Jackson.  Albeit, that I do like Spoelstra.  The following are some questions that you should ponder.....
1. What would it look like if LeBron developed a "kill" mentality that Jordan had? (B/c currently I don't think he has it in him or, rather hasn't developed it.) 
2. Who is better defensively Jordan or LeBron?
3.  What would LeBron have looked like/been like had he been on the Bulls instead of Jordan and, vice versa?

I don't think for one second that someone would dispute LeBron being a better passer than Jordan.  As far as, question 3 is concerned....I believe Jordan had a much better team around him than LeBron ever thought of.  So the question continues is LeBron better than Jordan? 

Paul E. Spors
7-14-2013

Tiger VS. Twins Sun. 6-16-2013

Doug Fister taking the mound today in Minnesota the AL central stays a tightly contested race.  Fister plunking a league leading 12 batters still has a great ERA and, needs hitters to hit well for him.  Hopefully, with a  win the Tigers can extend their 4 game lead in the central.  This would put the Twins about 7.5 out of first place which would be very helpful to keep them out of the race early.  The Tigers currently have the best batting average and, on-base-percentage.  However, their biggest curse is not being able to string hits together.  Having the kind of firepower that they do; it has proven to be fairly disappointing to this point in the season.  Paul E. Spors 6-16-2013

BRUINS WIN GAME #2 Stanley Cup****

Games 1 & 2 of the Stanley Cup have proven to be quite entertaining.  Game 1 was the most watched first game of "the Cup" since 1997.  This is the first time in 61 years that Game 1 and 2 went to OT.  As always goalie play was critical tonight with Tuuka Rast on the winning side for the Bruins.  Daniel Paille went on to score the winning goal in OT.  The Bruins also put their sticks where their mouth was/is putting behind them game 1.  The Blackhawks and the Bruins this year are proving to me that hockey is better than ever and, that the extra attention is deserved.  Buckle up b/c we are in for a great series still coming.  Paul E. Spors 6-16-13

Tiger "OFF" his game!!!!

On holes 2 through 6 on Saturday's play for Tiger he got 3 bogeys.  For this weekend he has 16 bogeys.  Tiger is on "par" for his worst play as a professional golfer.  Despite being ranked #1 in the world; almost with certainty will end the weekend not winning another major.  It has now been five years since he has won a major.  The big question that I have is....Since he hasn't won in so long; how long can he hold onto the #1 golfer in the world title?  Is there a new Tiger on the horizon?  Or, Will we see Tiger take the reigns and, show the world his real capabilities AGAIN?????? Paul E. Spors 6-16-2013