As long-time readers should know by now, I love sports. Unfortunately, with how crazy election season has been, I haven't had much time to write about the world of sports in recent months. So I thought I'd touch on the subject with a few comments and observations:
- Congratulations to the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians on reaching the World Series. It's honestly hard for me to choose the side, for as I was growing up, both "Major League" (Cleveland Indians) and "Rookie of the Year" (Chicago Cubs) were showing in theaters. In the end, I think I'm leaning toward the Cubs, but if Willie Mays Hayes and Pedro Cerrano suit up for Cleveland, I may have to pull for the Indians.
- People need to calm down about the Golden State Warriors' opening night dud against the San Antonio Spurs. The Warriors this year remind me of the Miami Heat in their first season with the trifecta Dwanye Wade, LeBron James, and Chris Bosh. While Miami finished the season strong en route to an NBA Finals appearance, they started off sluggish. The team's chemistry didn't happen overnight. So with the addition of Kevin Durant to the mix, it's going to take Golden State some time to do similarly. Like the trio in Miami, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant are all unselfish players and will find a way to make things work. But again, it's going to take some time, so be patient.
- This Alabama vs. the world narrative ESPN has been citing in recent weeks is getting a little old. Yes, Alabama is a great football team, but they have a fairly young, one-dimensional offense, and should have probably lost to Mississippi earlier in the year. The Tide isn't unbeatable, and if they face a team that can stop the run, they'll be left vulnerable.
- Once again, the New England Patriots look like the team to beat in the NFL. After them, though, there are a number of question marks for potential competitors. Can Dallas keep things going being led by two rookies on offense? Are the youthful Raiders really ready to take that next step? Can Seattle hold steady until Russell Wilson is back to 100%? Will Arizona find their spark again on offense? Can Minnesota generate enough offense to make a deep run in the playoffs? Can Pittsburgh do what they did a season ago and play .500 during Ben Roethlisberger's absence? Are Cincinnati, Green Bay, Carolina, and Denver trending downward, or can they bounce back? To this point in the season, there appear to be millions more questions than answers.
- Oh, hockey has started as well? I'll be darned...
- Congratulations to the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians on reaching the World Series. It's honestly hard for me to choose the side, for as I was growing up, both "Major League" (Cleveland Indians) and "Rookie of the Year" (Chicago Cubs) were showing in theaters. In the end, I think I'm leaning toward the Cubs, but if Willie Mays Hayes and Pedro Cerrano suit up for Cleveland, I may have to pull for the Indians.
- People need to calm down about the Golden State Warriors' opening night dud against the San Antonio Spurs. The Warriors this year remind me of the Miami Heat in their first season with the trifecta Dwanye Wade, LeBron James, and Chris Bosh. While Miami finished the season strong en route to an NBA Finals appearance, they started off sluggish. The team's chemistry didn't happen overnight. So with the addition of Kevin Durant to the mix, it's going to take Golden State some time to do similarly. Like the trio in Miami, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant are all unselfish players and will find a way to make things work. But again, it's going to take some time, so be patient.
- This Alabama vs. the world narrative ESPN has been citing in recent weeks is getting a little old. Yes, Alabama is a great football team, but they have a fairly young, one-dimensional offense, and should have probably lost to Mississippi earlier in the year. The Tide isn't unbeatable, and if they face a team that can stop the run, they'll be left vulnerable.
- Once again, the New England Patriots look like the team to beat in the NFL. After them, though, there are a number of question marks for potential competitors. Can Dallas keep things going being led by two rookies on offense? Are the youthful Raiders really ready to take that next step? Can Seattle hold steady until Russell Wilson is back to 100%? Will Arizona find their spark again on offense? Can Minnesota generate enough offense to make a deep run in the playoffs? Can Pittsburgh do what they did a season ago and play .500 during Ben Roethlisberger's absence? Are Cincinnati, Green Bay, Carolina, and Denver trending downward, or can they bounce back? To this point in the season, there appear to be millions more questions than answers.
- Oh, hockey has started as well? I'll be darned...
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