SOME THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE WORLD OF SPORTS

From time to time a few things come about in the world of sports that we have some thoughts or comments about.  The following are a few of those topics and as usual we welcome and encourage your thoughts and opinions as well.

MLB

A Rod just broke the American League RBI record previously set by Lou Gehrig.

COMMENT

Who cares what a drug using individual accomplishes??

NFL

Ray McDonald was recently  arrested for domestic violence once again.  When
McDonald played for San Francisco, he was first arrested for domestic violence.
Some reason, local authorities decided not to prosecute and the NFL gave him a
clearance to continue to play.  The 49"ers decided they wanted no part of
McDonald's services any longer and cut him from the team.  The Chicago Bears
told everyone that McDonald was worthy of a second chance and signed him,
only to cut him  following his arrest for domestic violence once again.

COMMENT

Law enforcement, the NFL, and the Bears cleared McDonald for
his violent tendencies, while the 49'ers were the only ones to see McDonald for
the kind of guy, McDonald truly was. Congrats to the 49'ers.

It is reported that, Johnny Manziel  is working hard back with the Cleveland

Browns after completing his time in rehab.

COMMENT

I still do not think Manziel has the ability to lead a NFL team for
a whole season on a consistent basis.

 

GOLF

Donald Trump continues to be much involved in the development of new courses

or the renovation of older ones.  His latest is the unveiling of his latest at Ferrys

Point, just outside of New York City,  Along with the renovation of the Doral
Blue course in Miami (Home of the Cadillac WGC) the Donald  has spared no
cost in what are described as true golf course gems. Any serious golfer would be
thrilled to have the opportunity to play any Trump course.

 

COMMENT
Hats off to Trump for his dedication to golf, but like many PGA
or resort courses, the average paying golfer may find the fees to be a bit pricey.

 

(Examples)
Ferrys Point greens fees will go for $215.00 plus tax....Doral's fees
from June 1 through September 30 are $250.00 plus $25.00 for caddy fee
(mandatory) along with a suggested $20.00 gratuity.  Of course additional taxes
may apply.  Not sure the experience is for everyone at those prices.

 

Rory McIlroy is currently the # 1 golfer in the world, which is something he has
earned.  At least his consistency over shadows all the rest.

COMMENT

As good as McIlroy is, he will win more tournaments and more
majors, but we do not feel he will be the type of a dominating factor.

 

NCAA

Soon, the University of North Carolina basketball program will be getting hit with

sanctions stemming from their academic violations regarding classes and grades
from the African American Studies Department.  These violations go back as far
as 2006 when players attended no classes but received high grades just to keep
them eligible.   A policy that coach, Roy Williams claimed he knew nothing
about.  Not so sure I can believe that one but to date is unproven.

COMMENT

Sanctions are warranted in this case, but leave it to the NCAA to
punish the current players, who had nothing to do with what went on many years
ago, along with any other sanctions they may come up with.  Under the
questionable leadership  of Mark  "The Emperor" Emmert, the NCAA is known
for punishing those who were never involved.

NBA

NBA finals are now down to 2 teams...Golden State and Cleveland.

COMMENT

Our power ratings have had, Golden State as the highest all
season.  Our pick to win it all goes to....GOLDEN STATE