by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Some have said that the Internet is one of the greatest contributions to society in the past century. Sometimes I worry that the Internet, for all the advantages it has given us, does more to reveal our skewed priorities rather than advance us. Most mornings I visit a common news site. I usually visit CNN because from there I can link directly to … [Read more...] about Deron Williams, the Internet, and Our Sports Priorities
Performance of the Week | 4/19-4/25
By Patrick "Rey" Reynell It is that time again. Let’s hear from you readers. We had another week of stellar performances. Pick the ONE that stands out to you, and tell us a story. Filling in for Casey this week on "The Pine" in starting it off with the POTW. My pick goes to IUPUI's own George Hill now playing for the San Antonio Spurs. He scored 29 points, hitting 5 … [Read more...] about Performance of the Week | 4/19-4/25
Sarah Palin and the Palm Readers
By Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Sarah Palin, former Governor of Alaska and vice-presidential candidate, has caught some criticism at a recent convention for apparently writing notes on her left hand. Who knows what she really recorded on the all-natural notepad. Perhaps some notes to not forget in her speech or maybe just a reminder of what to do or not to do. This got me … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin and the Palm Readers
Tebow Injury Yet Another Reason For CFB Playoff
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell To play or not to play? Not quite the same philosophical pondering of Hamlet, but a question many players, coaches, and now-a-days, doctors, face on a weekly basis. When a BYU defender planted Heisman winner Sam Bradford's shoulder into the turf against Oklahoma on the opening weekend of 2009, many thought the Sooner's hopes of a national … [Read more...] about Tebow Injury Yet Another Reason For CFB Playoff
Neither Rain Nor Snow Nor Sand Nor Marsh, Soccer Plays On
by Rey The often misquoted and unofficial creed of the U.S. Postal Service on the James Farley Post Office building in New York City reads: Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. The statement encompasses the attitude of not only the postal service, but the American people in general. … [Read more...] about Neither Rain Nor Snow Nor Sand Nor Marsh, Soccer Plays On