By Aaron M Smith We are more than a week away from the British Open and it has been an interesting weekend of discussion surrounding one position on the baseball field. So I thought I would keep it light and just comment on a few interesting topics that have happened throughout sports in the past week. Here we go: - Lance Armstrong has quickly moved up to second place in … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Odds and Ends
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Temple Guards in the NBA: How Will Dionte Christmas Fare?
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Quite a few Temple University guards continued their careers at the highest level of professional basketball these last two decades. Some became first round draft picks while others signed after going undrafted. With the 2009 NBA Draft finally coming Thursday June 25, Dionte Christmas has completed all of his pre-draft workouts including an invite … [Read more...] about Temple Guards in the NBA: How Will Dionte Christmas Fare?
Luke Walton: Role Model for the Aspiring Non-Superstar
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Charles Barkley famously expressed the phrase, "I am not a role model," in a Nike Air commercial. Many have lost the message from that commercial where Barkley also said, "Parents should be role models." Unfortunately, Charles, for you and the many superstars who have graced the NBA, you are role models. Maybe not role models for social behavior … [Read more...] about Luke Walton: Role Model for the Aspiring Non-Superstar
The Undaunted Task of Mickael Pietrus
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Somebody has to do it. If you plan on winning an NBA title in this era, you’re going to have to go through two of the most prolific scorers of all time. Of course I’m talking about former league MVP Kobe Bryant and reigning MVP LeBron James. Kobe Bryant: the youngest player to reach 20,000 points. LeBron James: the youngest player to reach … [Read more...] about The Undaunted Task of Mickael Pietrus
Tuesdays with Smitty: Dear LeBron…
By Aaron M Smith Dear LeBron, Well it has been 3 days since you and the rest of the Cavaliers were eliminated by Superman and the Orlando Magic. Not sure what you are up to these days. Resting some place warm? Hanging out with friends, playing Playstation 3 ? I recommend the Tiger Woods golf, but play the game for awhile before taking on Tiger. You can't make too many … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Dear LeBron…