Today was supposed to be a day of celebration – for all Americans and particularly black Americans. Not only did Gabby Douglas become the the third straight American to win gymnastics’ biggest prize, she became the first African-American to do… Read More ›
Opinion
Hope Solo = the Terrell Owens of Soccer
My girl Hope Solo is at it again. First, there was the dust-up that involved Brianna Scurry during the 2007 World Cup. You remember when then-U.S. coach Greg Ryan who benched Solo, then a young goalkeeper for the veteran Scurry,… Read More ›
Penn State Players Loyal to a Fault
First, let me commend the football players at Penn State for vowing not to renege on their commitment and staying with the university. They maintained that not one person built Penn State, and not one person is going to tear… Read More ›
NCAA Is Headed Down a Slippery Slope
The NCAA is expected to make a ruling on Penn State at a press conference tomorrow morning at 9 AM. NCAA president Mark Emmert made the announcement earlier today that he will announce penalties levied against Penn State in relation… Read More ›
JoePa’s Statue Had to Go
Penn State’s president decided to remove Joe Paterno’s statue early this morning. I’ve got one thing to say to this gentleman. “Bravo”. Good for the president in making the right, albeit courageous decision. And congrats to the Board of Trustees… Read More ›
College Athletes Should not Be Paid – Just Do the Math
Another college football season is upon us in T-minus 41 days (or something like that). WHOO-HOO!!! Salvation is approaching us all – well, maybe not the football widows. And with the college football season comes the age-old question that STILL… Read More ›