At the time of my last entry, I spoke to the prowess of the players of the 2020 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class and how quite possibly, this is the prominent class in the history of the institution. To test that theory, I have put together the four classes that I think would beContinue reading “Are They the Best Class Ever? An (Imperfect) Statistical Analysis of the 2020 NBA Hall Inductees- Part 2”
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Are They the Best Class Ever? An (Imperfect) Statistical Analysis of the 2020 NBA Hall Inductees- Part 1
I hope that the nine individuals that will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020 will get the fanfare that they deserve. On Saturday the Hall of Fame announced that three men’s and one woman’s player, (Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Tamika Catchings, respectively) along with four coaches (KimContinue reading “Are They the Best Class Ever? An (Imperfect) Statistical Analysis of the 2020 NBA Hall Inductees- Part 1”
Where to Turn as COVID-19 Takes Our Games Away… Its all Digital These Days
It’s a quiet and bleak time in the world of sports. As all non-essential workers have been asked to step away from their work lives, the universe of professional sports has been put on pause. I’m sad to say that my previous prediction of how the athletic part of our society would react to theContinue reading “Where to Turn as COVID-19 Takes Our Games Away… Its all Digital These Days”
The Three At-Bat Minimum: A Crazy Idea to Up Interest in Baseball (its different than the three batter minimum)
Watch enough well-pitched baseball games and eventually you will hear something similar to: “Mike Clevinger was stellar today, pitching a complete game shut out. He allowed just one hit and one walk over 9 innings, but was the benefactor of two double play balls. He faced the minimum.” “The minimum.” For those that may notContinue reading “The Three At-Bat Minimum: A Crazy Idea to Up Interest in Baseball (its different than the three batter minimum)”
A Post About NBA’s Schedule Suspension- A Shocked Sports Fan’s Perspective
I am so frustrated right now. Some of what I am about to say might come off as short-sighted or selfish, I understand that. I want to make it fully known that I totally understand and ultimately accept the decision that the NBA has made tonight. NBA games are officially suspended following the conclusion ofContinue reading “A Post About NBA’s Schedule Suspension- A Shocked Sports Fan’s Perspective”
The Roller-Coaster That Is Just Trying to Watch Your Team’s Games in 2020
I breathed a really big sigh of relief Thursday night. After much trepidation caused by the roller-coaster that has become Major League Baseball broadcast rights, I found out yesterday that I will indeed be able to watch my Cleveland Indians play baseball on television this season. Allow me to explain. Like many (especially younger) people,Continue reading “The Roller-Coaster That Is Just Trying to Watch Your Team’s Games in 2020”
Historical Context: Sports, the Coronavirus and What Looms Next
The year is 1918. At this point in our history, World War I has waged on in Europe for four years. Individuals destined for myriad versions of fame, such as actress Rita Hayworth, businessman and founder of Wal-Mart Sam Walton, and historical and inspirational leader Nelson Mandela are born. The now world-famous Cleveland Orchestra isContinue reading “Historical Context: Sports, the Coronavirus and What Looms Next”
Cavs and Bickerstaff Are the Best Opportunity for Each Other
Well, we can’t say it hasn’t gotten off to a good start. After the not so shocking, yet still abrupt dismissal of Cavaliers Head Coach John Beilein over the course of the All-Star break, the Cavaliers were back in action last night for the first time in a week. They prevailed with a 113-108 victoryContinue reading “Cavs and Bickerstaff Are the Best Opportunity for Each Other”
MLB Caps off a Disappointing Off-Season with Questionable Rule Changes and Proposals
With the one exception of the Houston Astros organization still appearing classless, its been a week of change for Major League Baseball. On Wednesday, the league announced the full brunt of rule changes that will be a part of play for this coming season. They are, in to particular order: The 25-man roster is nowContinue reading “MLB Caps off a Disappointing Off-Season with Questionable Rule Changes and Proposals”
Digging Slightly Deeper on What’s the “Right Thing” for the Indians- Lindor Part 2
Last week, I spoke on the potential for the Cleveland Indians and Francisco Lindor to come to agreement on a contract extension and what such an extension would look like. At the time, I reached the conclusion that there might be a number out there that is both a reasonable possibility for the Tribe asContinue reading “Digging Slightly Deeper on What’s the “Right Thing” for the Indians- Lindor Part 2″
Pick-Up Sports Talk: Cleveland 