1. Outlaw the Foul Line Dunk
The NBA Dunk Competition has seen a resurgence in recent years, and this year's contest was no exception. Bron Bron put his name in the hat for next season's festivities, and Dwight Howard soared to new heights.
Then it happened.
Howard failed to defend his title by going to the most overused, overplayed dunk in the contest's history, the foul line dunk. Dr J's attempt was awesome. Mike Jordan brought it to another level. Then Brent Barry made a mockery of the high flying acrobatics with his attempt, tarnishing the dunk for the rest of time.
The ONLY way they should allow the dunk to be attempted in the coming years is if it is actually behind the line by at least a foot, or if its from the edge of the line. Its boring, and its played out.
2. Juiced Growing up, my favorite MLB player was NY Met third baseman Howard Johnson. Johnson was the third player in league history to hit 30 bombs and steal 30 bases in the same season, and won the National League's Home Run and RBI titles in 1991 with 38 home runs and 117 RBI. Modest numbers compared to some posted by today's players.
Now, in the midst of the "steroid era", I am so happy to be an NFL fan first, hoops fan second, and most everything other than baseball third. Which is a shame, because it looks like the Mets have a good chance at having another late season collapse in 2009.
3. Sampson and Iverson?
My favorite current baller, Allen Iverson, has cut off his famous braids/afro. Now on the downside of his career, I hope he does not lose his power like Sampson did when his locks were chopped off. It is still strange to see him in a Pistons uniform.
4. Farewell (good riddance) Brett Favre
As a die hard Bears fan, I have the inherent right to hate you. And as much as I do, I enjoyed watching you be the gunslinger that you are. Enjoy hunting!
5. Drive Fast, Turn Left
The Nascar season started this weekend, and I couldn't care less.
6. Very Rocky Top
I was shocked and insulted when I heard my Tennessee Volunteers hired Lane Kiffin. If he beats Florida this season, all will be forgiven. Well, maybe half.
7. Iron Mike
I dont read quite as much as I should, but Mike Tyson's forthcoming autobiography just might be the thing to get me started.
8. April 25-26
The NFL Draft. Two days of teams hoping to improve their rosters for a run at the title in 2009. Please Chicago Bears, select a WR. You got the steal of the draft last year with Matty Forte, try to repeat that feat with the 18th overall pick. There is also a glaring hole at the secondary position, if you could fill that need as well. Thanks and see you in Frisco.
9. Knockout
I cannot wait to see UFC 96 Jackson vs Jardine. I pick Rampage.
10. Say it aint Hoya
Two years ago, I was in Vegas attending my step sister's wedding. I remember watching my Georgetown Hoyas in their Final Four loss to Ohio State with a six-pack of Sam Adams in my hotel room. I proceeded to get drunk and lose $60 of my father-in-law's money in a poker tournament. But I digress.
After a promising run in the 2007 tourney, the Hoyas blundered away a loss to Davidson in the second round last year and are now on the outside looking in at this year's annual contest.
Somewhere, Zo is softly cursing.
