I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, but played on the diamond for the Skunk Bears of UM. During my 19-year career in the Major Leagues I had 3,148 put outs, 5,858 assists, and a measly 235 errors, yet I only won 3 Gold Gloves. All the while I took home 9 Silver Slugger awards by finishing in the top ten of batting average four times, slugging % twice, hits three times, on-base % … [Read more...] about Who am I?
Archives for September 2008
Notre Dame Stumbles at Michigan State
The shoe was on the other foot this week as the Irish had the bad luck with turnovers and eventually succumbed to a pretty good Michigan State team in East Lansing. In many ways, this game mimicked the Week 2 game vs Michigan, but unfortunately ND was on the wrong end of turnover margin as MSU beat the Irish 23-7. If this didn’t cost them the game outright, it certainly … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Stumbles at Michigan State
Who am I?
I was born in East Chicago, In. In my 17 seasons in the 'Bigs' I have worn 11 different jerseys. I have played in the World Series twice. I have won four gold gloves. I led the league in hits once. Four times I finished fourth in batting average. I have led the league in steals five times. I played on a team that qualified for basketball's NCAA Final Four. Who am I? … [Read more...] about Who am I?
Who Am I?
I played college hoops at the University of Alabama where I averaged 12 points and 1.8 assists per game. I was chosen in the first round of the NBA draft. In my sixteen year NBA career I have played with three different franchises. I have averaged 7 points and 2.1 assists per game in the regular season and have made 34% of my three-point attempts. In the playoffs I have … [Read more...] about Who Am I?
Tuesdays with Smitty: Remembering a storied program
Over the weekend, somewhere in Western, NY, a young child was watching football with his Grandfather, when a commercial came on showing the preview for the upcoming movie “The Express” - a Walt Disney movie about the life of Ernie Davis. The kid while munching on popcorn takes in the preview, thinks for a couple of minutes, turns to his Grandfather and says, “Syracuse was good … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Remembering a storied program