UFL

I like the UFL, so sue me. I really hope that this league succeeds because I like the opportunities that it gives these former NFL players and college stars. I think that it would be great for the NFL if the UFL turned into the minor leagues of football. There are some diamonds in the rough and there are stars in this league that I think could thrive in the NFL. I do not think that this league is going to be a fad, and I have been watching and it is interesting and competitive. Going back to the opportunities there are a bunch of former college stars and former NFL players in the league and I just like knowing that they got a second chance to be an athlete and also that they did not have to give up on the sport that they love.

Lebron James

Lebron James, probably will become the next billionaire athlete after Tiger Woods. He has a high school education, and some medical students who dedicate their lives to discovering cures and breakthroughs in medical science will never reach the fame and fortune than this over spoken athlete. I find this disturbing because this is an athlete that never graduated college, and feels that he does not have to do what almost every other person his age did. However Bron Bron is not the only example, there is an innumerable amount of athletes in the NBA that skipped out on high school, or dashed after a of college. I just think that every athlete should have to have completed college. The guys that have completed college make up the population of the "good guys" in the NBA. Take Tim Duncan, he has had an illustrious career on and off the court, and is to me the exemplar of a college graduate in the NBA. He is one of if the best PF of all time, yes all time and constantly gives back to his and many other communities. Really, how bad could partying and studying about quantum theory be?

White Sox Season in Review

Hello Sports Fans!

2009 a season in complete disarray, and a season in the rear view mirrors. There is nothing to do, but bask in our sub-par 2009 season. The year started off okay, and we knew that it was not going to be a competeive division seeing as how bad it actually is. There were some bright spots along the way that made this season acceptable. First the call-up of rookie sensation Gordon Beckham, Beckham converted to third base and has made his presence known with a .275 BA, 14 HRS, and 63 RBIS. Beckham should be the top dog in a tight AL Rookie of the Year battle, but much to my dismay Texas SS Elvis Andrus protege of Omar Vizquel is leading the race. Second, the return of Scott Podsednik. This guy is unbelievable, we signed him in the beginning of the season to a minor league deal and now he is one of the best if not the best lead-off men in baseball considering the amount of games and ABS he has played. His line is an impressive .307 BA, 7 HRS, 47 RBIS, and now is showing why his nickname is "Scotty Pods" with 29 SB. Last but certainly not least is the acquisition of former Padres ace Jake Peavy. His first three starts he has racked up an era of 1.30 and has one each of his first three starts. He has 22 innings and has only allowed 14 hits. This guy is incredible because he is coming off an torn tendon in his ankle which effects his pitching motion. He was certainly worth the prospects we had to give up, and is showing why he was one of the most heralded pitchers this off-season. Overall I liked this season for the White Sox, and next year I think with the right moves this off-season which do not have to be made with money we can win the division and make a run for the World Series in 2010.

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Will

My take on Athletes

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This is my first article and I would like to introduce you to my writing with a topic that I hold dearly to my heart. Athletes, they originated in Athens, and now roam the likes of Los Angeles way above the blood - alcohol level. However there are good bunch of athletes that do not drink or drive, and those athletes I respect. For example lets take Dante Stallworth former Wide Receiver for the Cleveland Browns who ended the life of a 58 year old man in Miami. He was driving home (I would hope) at around 2am in the morning way above the blood - alcohol level. He must have been extremely giddy about his new 2 million or so signing bonus, and celebrated with a few (probably more) drinks with his buddies. I would also like to point out that the signing bonus of a mediocre Wide Receiver in the NFL makes more than lets say an English teacher would in 50 years. This disturbs me because of how lame, and lowly Dante Stallworth is because he sets a bad example for other aspiring athletes. On the contrary the teacher surely struggles with money, but opens the lives of others by installing in them a good education. I really should be doing homework, however keep reading.

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