From
where I sit it looks like the NFL is trying to pressure EPSN...
via technorati.com
Once
again the NFL is trying to hide from the horrible truth that are
concussions. I'm sick and tired of major leagues, including the NHL,
hiding from the issues of brain injuries. These are the lives of
people. Sure, they go into the sport knowing it's violent and there
is a risk of injury, but not the long-term affects of a brain turned
to mush. And those are just the pros. What about all those who
never play professional sports? Concussions happen at every level
of the game. Are those documented? Do those people make millions of
dollars? Do they get any long-term help? No, no and no. Until the
top levels start taking this seriously, there will be nothing done
anywhere else.
Pete
Rose needs a muzzle...
via hollywoodreporter.com
Please
don't try to write off the accomplishments of other athletes just
because their league doesn't measure up to your standards. You
can't compare leagues. Just like you can't compare eras. There were
less relievers when Rose played. For example in 1973 there were 7
pitchers with over 300 innings pitched. Last year there wasn't
anyone above 240. There's more and better scouting. Better
training for pitchers. Pete Rose would have been a great player
today, but he wouldn't have put up the numbers. Rose wants to start
counting his minor-league hits too. Try keeping to top level
playing here Pete. Sadaharu Oh is the all-time home run leader. Not
Barry Bonds. Josh Gibson's name should be in this conversation too.
There's a long list of players who put up amazing numbers, but didn't
see full time in the Major Leagues. That doesn't diminish what they
did...just as it doesn't diminish what Rose did. Only Pete Rose is
so petty, he refuses to acknowledge someone else may be better.
At
least that's how I see it...and I sit in the cheap seats.
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