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13 years ago @ Sports Then and Now - Does the American Leag... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks Shawn. I know most of these guys are regulars at the Hall of Very Good.

I think the Yankees will definitely have to make some mid-season moves this year if they want to return to the playoffs.

13 years ago @ Sports Then and Now - The 20 Greatest Indivi... · 0 replies · +1 points

Rodgers' performance will definitely need to be on the list next year. Let's see if he can post a repeat against the Bears.

13 years ago @ Sports Then and Now - The 20 Greatest Indivi... · 0 replies · +1 points

As was noted in the beginning of the article, this was a look at playoff performances not including those in the Super Bowl. They will be featured separately.

13 years ago @ Sports Then and Now - Statistics Can Be Misl... · 0 replies · +1 points

AKJ,

I definitely agree with you about Jack Morris. He was the best pitcher of his era and pitched at a time when ERAs were starting to rise.

I also agree that Palmeiro was never considered dominant or the best at his position. However, when taken in total his numbers were very good and significantly better than many players in the HOF. So, had it not been for the drug test I have no doubt he would have gotten in. But, I do think players like Palmeiro, McGwire and Sosa and even to a lesser extent Bagwell, Gonzalez and others will change how voters look at Hall of Fame candidates. Getting into the HOF has traditionally been as much about career stats as it has been about being the best player at your position during your career.

It is probably too late for players like Dale Murphy, Dave Concepcion and Tony Oliva to make the HOF, but maybe others like them will get a second look just because their career numbers aren't as overblown as more recent players.

14 years ago @ Sports Then and Now - Oden Tale Is Familiar ... · 0 replies · +2 points

You are right, even with the Oden choice and injuries to others, the Trail Blazers are still relevant in the West, but they just don't have enough to contend with the Lakers. It could definitely continue to be a "wait until next year" deal for a while. Considering all the good teams they have had, hard to believe they haven't won it all since 1977.

14 years ago @ Sports Then and Now - 1945: When Army Domina... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks Sylvia and Carol. Glad you enjoyed the article. I always enjoy learning and sharing about sports history and the story of Davis and Blanchard and Army football was a great one.

14 years ago @ Sports Then and Now - Jeter's Act Not an Iss... · 0 replies · +1 points

Don, you are basically right, but think about this.

Dustin Johnson was kept out of a playoff for a major championship because he accidentally and with no malice did something that was against the letter of the law.

Derek Jeter intentionally and knowingly deceived the umpire to gain an advantage. While I guess in theory Jeter broke no rules, I bet there is a rule somewhere that players will not intentionally deceive umpires.

Of course, as you pointed out, players intentionally deceive umpires all the time. Jeter just got caught in his lie.

14 years ago @ Sports Then and Now - Jack Tatum: Fine Line ... · 0 replies · +2 points

Thanks for pointing that out Sammy. Honest error and simple fix. Of course Tatum and the Raiders defeated White and the Vikings 32-14 in Super Bowl XI.

14 years ago @ Sports Then and Now - Can Dez Bryant Continu... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks Michael. Early feedback is that he is doing everything he needs to do to be a great player. Hopefully that will continue and he and Miles Austin can team up to give Romo a dynamite duo of receivers.

25 years ago @ Sports Then and Now - Ohio State Situation I... · 0 replies · +1 points

Right on!!!!!!! It's obvious that the NCAA has for decades encouraged and protected those winners that keeps the cash coming while punishing the players when they try to take a cut even though its the players that actually bring in the cash. Unlike the Government that wants to redistribute all the wealth by taking from the 'haves' (who make it) and giving it to the "have-nots" (who haven't earned it) through more entilement programs. Go figure!

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