Archive for Blog
May
18

Why Competitive Balance Failed…Again!

Nothing’s changed so much since I wrote about why it failed the first time…same issues with many of the same people, and more distrust for the process.

May
16

What Is…Your “Fair” Share?

The President mentions it every day. Your congressman and senator talk about it. But no one has yet to answer my letters and emails asking to explain just how much “my fair share” really is.

May
12

Was Josh Hamilton A Bad Trade?

He has 17 home runs through the Rangers’ first 30 games while the Reds struggle to simply score runs. And the question: Why did the Reds ever trade him?

May
9

The Reader Speaks…May 10, 2012

The latest from an impassioned reader on the topic of the economy, competitive balance and expansion of the OHSAA football tournament. His question seems to be: Aren’t we all in this together?

May
5

How Coaches Find Their Soul….

In a week where three of the area’s most successful basketball coaches said “enough”, the question must be addressed…why don’t more do it, and sooner?

May
2

Speaking On “The Reader Speaks”

Some well-chosen words on issues of the day and your comments written to Press Pros. So many who wrote: So little space to address them. I’ll pick two!

Apr
25

The “Sonny” School Of Baseball Appreciation….

Before you either get too high or too low on the Reds, or any team, consider the numbers and the fact that there’s plenty more out there who feel just like you.

Apr
23

A Comment On Metta World (There Is No) Peace

It was sickening and so unnecessary. And surely the NBA will take action as a result of the latest Ron Artest incident. Unfortunately, no one really cares.

Apr
21

A “Must” Read: Six Months Late, But Never Too Early…

To those with a choice to make, please, before you click off this column let me bend your ear for the sake of your own health. Get your prostate checked…before it’s too late.

Apr
18

Thoughts On What Used To Make Sense…Or, A Few “Snarky” Statements On What Now Makes No Sense At All!

You won’t necessarily agree with me, but hey, does that really matter? This has to be said…some words on why the rest of us look at those who call themselves “student athletes” in college sports today and turn up our noses!