By Paul Gotham The first signs of Spring Training arrived last week when pitchers and catchers took to the fields. It is that time of year when 'hope springs eternal.' Play will begin in the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues, and soon enough we will all be outside enjoying peanuts, cracker jacks, and baseball. The onset of Spring Training in the same week as the Tiger … [Read more...] about Mark McGwire: Timing Is Everything
Archives for February 2010
Who’s Sorry Now?
Another Rant From the Couch by Bill Ribas I didn't watch yesterday's weep fest, the public apology by Tiger Woods. I am, however, listening to it now, in the background, and it carries about as much weight with me as a performance by a high school drama major at a talent show. Why? Well, for starters, it is such a heavily guarded construction of words, that if you … [Read more...] about Who’s Sorry Now?
Siena-Butler: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: The Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference clashes with the Horizon League when Fran McCaffery takes his Siena Saints (22-5) west for a non-conference showdown with Brad Stevens and his Butler Bulldogs (24-4). Plot: Seeds are on the line. With a win Butler could be in position for a four seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Siena could secure an … [Read more...] about Siena-Butler: Tale Of The Tape
Who Am I? | February 17, 2010
By Paul Gotham ****Let's see who can do this without any research.**** It is hard to imagine that anyone could have one up on my college roommate, but I do. It might be even harder to imagine that with my resume. I didn't even get drafted in the NBA. Instead I have spent my post-playing career on the sidelines. I have had jobs as a head coach in the Southern Conference, … [Read more...] about Who Am I? | February 17, 2010
St. Joe’s – Xavier: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: It's Atlantic 10 action at the Cintas Center, Wednesday night when Phil Martelli brings his St. Joe's Hawks (9-16/ 3-8) to Cincinnati for a showdown with Chris Mack and his Xavier Musketeers (17-7/ 8-2). Plot: The Hawks will be playing with a sense of urgency. A win over the Musketeers could make up for an otherwise disappointing … [Read more...] about St. Joe’s – Xavier: Tale Of The Tape