Top T.E.N Sports Stories of 2004Written by Gary Whittaker
Continued from page 1
Ricky Williams. Sometimes sports stories transcend actual sport. Ricky Williams' story was about much more than abandoning Dophines and contracts. This story also spoke to people who have disorders like Ricky's and believe that use of pot will lessen social anxiety they feel. It is about someone getting out of an environment or profession who's retirees are in constant pain for rest of their lives. It is about someone forsaking worldly goods and want to experience life. Only Ricky knows his heart. He may be throwing his life away, or he may finally be living it, only he can tell us. Montreal Expos become Washington Nationals. This is one story we plan to be tracking through next few years. If drama over stadium is any indication, we should be in for a few laughs and I-told-you-so-'s before Washington (and a few other teams) become downsized. Bud Selig has no intention of stepping down, but we feel that as soon as novelty of a new frachise has worn off, and off-season moves show again that former Expos have no resources or ability to field a competitive team, Bud, and a few other teams will be cut. Pat Tillman. Here is a man that left millions to serve his country. Unlike Ricky Williams, Pat Tillman knew what he wanted to do in life, and did it. He served for us all and we all owe him, and all soldier's that died in war, a debt of gratitude. For NFL fans, he put a face to number of casualties for otherwise unaffected population. Dream Team's rude awakening. Call it foreshadowing, call it lack of team discipline, call it what you want. The face of NBA will start to change over next fews years, especially if American's lose again in 2008. Franchises are run by Corporate Amerca, and Corporate America is all about their bottom line. Foreign players will be signed for a lot less money, be happier just to be playing in NBA, and are far more accustomed to a team game. All it will take is for 1 team to take lead and build a serious contender, and rest will follow. Janet Jackson's breast. The shock around now infamous wardrobe malfunction was itself shocking to witness from our perspective. The 5 second delay was implemented at almost every live event. Lawsuits were filed, similar acts were canceled or replaced, and North America just got a little more stupid everyday. Europe didn't care, nor did Quebec. They all love breasts. It is a natural part of human body (maybe there is some doubt as to how natural hers are, but I digress). In a nation where porn industry is king, and lead's most of technological advances (streaming video...hello!), United States continue to show world their hipocracy
Gary Whittaker is the editor of T.E.N Magazine, a sports and social commentary webzine with balls! Check out more articles at http://www.tenwebzine.com
| | AFC Road to the SuperBowlWritten by Gary Whittaker
Continued from page 1
Of course, more hype is about Chad Pennington. His detractors points to sub-par season he had, with most of his stats coming from dinky passes no more than a few yards away. His supporters will point to Wildcard game as his breakout game. That his critics should now step down. Not gonna happen. Steelers will win big and win easy. AFC Championship Match Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers If there is one team that can stand up to Indy, it has to be Pittsburgh. Steelers are an offensive powerhouse themselves, but have a very capable defense to back them up. Manning, for all his "greatness", is very hard on his players. If Pittsburgh can force some mistakes on Colts offense, they have firepower to take advantage and make Colts pay. We are going to go out on a limb, and predict a Steeler upset over Colts.
Gary Whittaker is the editor of T.E.N Magazine, a social and sports commentary webzine with balls! Check out more articles at http://www.tenwebzine.com
|
