While runnin' the offense for Tark's Rebs I averaged 11 points and almost seven assists per game. My future looked bright, but potential proved to be a scorned mistress. I spent time on both coasts, but I never regained the flair I had in college. After 11 seasons in the NBA with six teams, I decided enough was enough. The Hall in Springfield can't be large enough to … [Read more...] about Who am I?
Archives for November 2008
Breaking down the AP Pre-Season Poll – #s 6-10
Michigan State returns last year’s leading scorer – junior, Raymar Morgan, and leading rebounder – senior, Goran Suton. Tom Izzo preaches rebounding as a means to the promised land (I’m trying to imagine a game between UConn and MSU – that wouldn’t be for the faint of heart). His war drill – characterized as football without the pads – has taken on a life of its own. When … [Read more...] about Breaking down the AP Pre-Season Poll – #s 6-10
Who am I?
A review of my career stats can cause quite a heated debate. On one hand I struck out over 100 times in 9 of my 19 seasons. I fanned more often than I scored during 11 seasons. In fact upon retirement I struck out more than anyone in the history of the Major Leagues. Hard to imagine for a leadoff batter who was a first-ballot hall-of-famer. Of course the fine people of … [Read more...] about Who am I?
Cooking with Chas: A Weekly Look at What’s on the MLB Hot Stove
Welcome to the first installment of a new weekly series taking a look at the happenings of Major League Baseball's "second season", otherwise known as the Hot Stove League. In this first week, I'm going to ease into things by simply giving a rundown of the major stories that are sure to make this off-season quite intriguing. Will MLB institute any major rules changes? With … [Read more...] about Cooking with Chas: A Weekly Look at What’s on the MLB Hot Stove
Breaking down the AP Pre-Season Poll (#s1-5)
Did someone mention college hoops? Was it Wally who expressed his longing for the campus hard wood? All the major media outlets have published their Top 25 lists. Figured I take a look at the old standby – the AP – and breakdown their predictions. Sporting News has provided a list of dates that should whet our appetites: Nov. 10: 2008-09 season begins Nov. 18: Kentucky at … [Read more...] about Breaking down the AP Pre-Season Poll (#s1-5)