March 8, 2000
The Game
It
is a game that is uniquely American, sport at the perfect pace and pitch.
It endures while generations pass and society shifts. Ryan Schuiling
says that today, with our pagers and impatience, we are unworthy of the
peace baseball provides. Only when we renew our awe will we return to a
golden age of the game, but baseball, as always, dictates the flow.
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Those
of you who thought Marty McSorley's attack was a federal crime were closer
to the truth than you thought. McSorley must appear in Canadian court to
speak for his cheap shot ... Soon you'll need a scorecard to keep track
not just of the games, but the standings. Leave it to baseball to come
up with a realignment plan that leaves four divisions in one league and
three in the other, and on top of it breaks up the Cubs-Cardinals rivalry.
The snowmen 'Av' him
Red Wings fans thought Raymond
Bourque was headed to Philly if he was going anywhere. But talks fell through
with the Flyers and Boston traded the legendary defenseman to Detroit's
bitter rival, Colorado, in a six-player deal. If our WBBL.com poll is any
indication, the Wings aren't to blame for
letting this one pass them
by:
What should the Red Wings
do about Ray Bourque?
Leave him alone
Trade young prospects for
him
Trade veterans for him
Trade at any cost to keep
him away from Dallas and Colorado |
78%
11%
7%
3% |
New
question: hat does this do to the Avs' chances?
The Coin Toss
By Kelly Feasel
Wayne Huizenga and Dan Marino
went 18 holes Tuesday at Huizengas private (he owns it!) golf course.
The topic? It has to be Marinos possible return to the Dolphins.
Dan the Man is clearly a shadow of his former self and many think the Dolphins
should chase down Jeff George. But next year Dan will have something he
has never had: a running back. Yes, Thurman Thomas is old, but he still
has some life left in him and playing in the warm Miami climate versus
the dreary Buffalo weather would breathe life into even the oldest pair
of legs. Will Dan return for his swan song in Miami? I for one think
he should. Dan Marino in anything but Dolphin aqua and orange is a sight
I dont need to witness.
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E-mail of the Day
I
don't think the michigan program is in as much trouble as hyped. Yes, Ellerbe
needs to be gone, and when the season ends he will be. With a new coach
and another good recruitng
class involving a good
center Michigan can be right back in the Top 25.
There is no way that
Michigan St. is 51 points better than Michigan. This game showed how bad
a motivator and coach Ellerbe is, and why he should be fired.
MC
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