There was a time when conflicts amongst athletes, coaches and their administrations were held behind closed doors. Opposing parties said their peace, and even if unsatisfied, came out on the other side mostly unscathed. Nowadays those classy meetings are few and far between, making way for conflict resolution held in the court of public opinion,Continue reading “The Rules of Kindergarten Still Apply”
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A Heavyweight Title Bout Between the Kid and the GOAT
Tom Brady versus Patrick Mahomes. It will be impossible to divert our gaze on Sunday from arguably the most significant individual matchup in the history of the Super Bowl. The big four pro sports have successfully drawn more eyes to their games by highlighting individual matchups over the teams themselves. The NBA no longer saysContinue reading “A Heavyweight Title Bout Between the Kid and the GOAT”
Big Time Fan Bases and the Media Must Lower the Bar
Many fan bases would have us think that they are perennial championship contenders year in and year out for decades on end. However, their perceptions are based upon antiquated successes of yesteryear, opportunistic media, overspending on athletes, and the forgotten reality that other teams are working to build their teams in the face of theseContinue reading “Big Time Fan Bases and the Media Must Lower the Bar”