Dear Mr. Campbell, You have taken the high road for weeks, while your boss, Washington Redskins owner, Dan Snyder, has now twice tried to publicly fire you and embarrass you. I commend you for your decency during what must be an uncomfortable and trying time. You are truly a southern gentleman. You are much more decent […]
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An Open Letter to Jason Campbell
Posted: 28th April 2009 by DavidBurnett in NFL, QuarterbackTags: dignity, Jason Campbell, NFL, Quarterback, Washington Redskins
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Swooning Over Sanchez
Posted: 24th April 2009 by DavidBurnett in NFL, QuarterbackTags: Mark Sanchez, NFL draft, Quarterback, star-quality, swooning
I’m not surprised at all that NFL scouts and executives are swooning over USC’s Mark Sanchez. And his stock continues to rise as draft day approaches. The guy who started only 16 games in his college career is now projected to be the second quarterback drafted, probably within the first four overall picks. […]
Share on FacebookSurprise, Surprise: Wilbon Upsets Malott
Posted: 19th April 2009 by DavidBurnett in Bowling, PBA TourTags: Bowling, Mike Wilbon, plastic balls, Wes Malott
Jim Nabor’s famous TV character Gomer Pyle often proclaimed: “Surprise, Surprise”. And surprise is the best word for what happened when I finally got a chance to watch the Mike Wilbon – Wes Malott bowling challenge the other day. Believe it or not, with a surprising effort, Mike Wilbon, the co-host of the popular […]
Share on FacebookJohn Madden Calls it Quits: The Audience Loses its Voice
Posted: 17th April 2009 by DavidBurnett in NFL, TelevisionTags: broadcasting, John Madden, NFL, retires, Television
John Madden transcended football, the sport he coached and later covered. There has never been a sports announcer quite like him. He was an American sports original. Madden never talked over our heads. He would hit us at eye level with small, punchy syntax challenged word pictures and insights. He said it, we got […]
Share on FacebookTiger Falls Short at Masters: Do We Care Who Won?
Posted: 13th April 2009 by DavidBurnett in Golf, Masters, Tiger WoodsTags: Golf, Masters, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods was making another one of his legendary charges on Sunday at the Masters. He was 10 under, 2-shots back of the lead, and 6 under par for the day. This time Tiger was being pushed to the limit by his playing partner Phil Mickelson who also stood at 10 under and was simultaneously […]
Share on FacebookHow Should We Judge Tyler Hansbrough?
Posted: 7th April 2009 by DavidBurnett in College Basketball, NBA, NCAA TournamentTags: NBA future, NCAA Tournament, Tyler Hansbrough, University of North Carolina
He just helped lead his team to a national championship. He is a four-time All-American. He was once the national college player of the year. But really, seriously, honestly, just how good is Tyler Hansbrough? Why is he yet another lightening rod for debate about an NBA future when we’ve barely had time to […]
Share on FacebookDestiny’s Choice: Michigan State
Posted: 5th April 2009 by DavidBurnett in Final Four, NCAA, NCAA TournamentTags: destiny, Detroit, Final Four, Michigan State, North Carolina
If a Michigan State national championship helps to uplift the hopes of a troubled state and inspire its people then I’m all for it. I don’t always root for the Spartans, since I didn’t go to school there or live in the state but I will cheer for them wholeheartedly when the game tips off […]
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