After trying to absorb as much of the NFL Draft this weekend, I came away with thoughts about teams, as well as some of the other action occurring in sports over the weekend. → The draft really needs to go back to being in the morning and not the 3:00 pm start that it had this year. It is WAAAAAY too much time for Keyshawn, Steve Young and company to try and figure out who … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Draft Weekend Thoughts and other Rumblings
Tuesdays with Smitty: How to save the NHL
Like most, Spring is my favorite time of year. Snow melts, leaves bud on trees, flowers bloom and golf courses dry (yes, I got my first round of 18 in over the weekend). For me, Sports viewing is at its best. March Madness, The Masters, Opening Day and the NBA playoffs bring almost bring a daily water cooler conversation of "Did you see the game last night? " or "Did you see … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: How to save the NHL
Tuesdays with Smitty: In search of the Green Jacket
After watching my favorite Red Sox look tired and consequently taking a beating from the Toronto Blue - Jays; I got to thinking about this week's article. During the drive home we passed by a golf course, and I started thinking about the greatest of golf tournaments that starts this Thursday, April 10th - The Masters. The name says it all. Every year 100 golfers, some … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: In search of the Green Jacket
Tuesdays with Smitty: Navigating through the National League
As I have sat here and sifted through the National League one word seems to stand out – parity. Try to pick a possible NL Champ and contenders, is like a pot luck dinner party - Who knows who is bringing what to the party. The National League really has a bunch of teams that can win it all. Like we saw with the Colorado Rockies, it may come down to who gets hot at the end of … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Navigating through the National League
Tuesdays with Smitty: Forecasting the American League
When Casey approached me about doing Tuesdays with Smitty, I jumped at the idea.. Great, my own weekly pseudo-column. Then I said, "Great, what the hell am I going to write about this week? ". Well out of the Land of the Rising Sun arose my column. Almost as ritualistic as Groundhog Day, the end of the winter's blues comes with the famous words, "Play Ball". And with the … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Forecasting the American League