I have to say that, personally, I have come to enjoy the “Trouble With The Curve” grumpiness about advanced statistics that is re-emerging because of the MVP tug-of-WAR between Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera and the Angels’ Mike Trout. I came across several stories making the case that Cabrera should be the MVP, because (a) you would…
Month: September 2012
Trout, Miggy and the MVP
I have to say that, personally, I have come to enjoy the “Trouble With The Curve” grumpiness about advanced statistics that is re-emerging because of the MVP tug-of-WAR between Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera and the Angels’ Mike Trout. I came across several stories making the case that Cabrera should be the MVP, because (a) you would…
The Meaning Of Tiger (June 2008)
I wrote a little something about Tiger Woods from here at the Ryder Cup, and I referenced this piece that I wrote back in 2008. I realize that my archives are not available on the Internet at the moment. Working on it. But in the meantime, I’ll repost “The Meaning Of Tiger,” which was written…
The Meaning Of Tiger (June 2008)
I wrote a little something about Tiger Woods from here at the Ryder Cup, and I referenced this piece that I wrote back in 2008. I realize that my archives are not available on the Internet at the moment. Working on it. But in the meantime, I’ll repost “The Meaning Of Tiger,” which was written…
Swimmingly
Our oldest daughter Elizabeth swims. By this, I mean, she is on a swim team. She shocked the heck out of all of us a few months ago when she announced that she wanted to be on a swim team. Elizabeth had never shown any desire whatsoever to watch sports or play sports or even…
Swimmingly
Our oldest daughter Elizabeth swims. By this, I mean, she is on a swim team. She shocked the heck out of all of us a few months ago when she announced that she wanted to be on a swim team. Elizabeth had never shown any desire whatsoever to watch sports or play sports or even…
Couples and the Hall of Fame
Here’s another opportunity to talk about what being elected to a Hall of Fame really means. Fred Couples was just elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame. Inside the golf community, this seems to have set off some disgruntlement, largely because there are many in that community who believe that Couples is actually one…
Couples and the Hall of Fame
Here’s another opportunity to talk about what being elected to a Hall of Fame really means. Fred Couples was just elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame. Inside the golf community, this seems to have set off some disgruntlement, largely because there are many in that community who believe that Couples is actually one…
Stuff On Earth
OK, looks like we’ve got this blog integrated now with Sports On Earth. So, we should be off and running again. Coming up (I think): Something on Fred Couples and the Hall of Fame; my daughter the swimmer; the worst award-winners ever, the best board games ever* and the new Snuggie. *If you have any…
Stuff On Earth
OK, looks like we’ve got this blog integrated now with Sports On Earth. So, we should be off and running again. Coming up (I think): Something on Fred Couples and the Hall of Fame; my daughter the swimmer; the worst award-winners ever, the best board games ever* and the new Snuggie. *If you have any…