PARDON MY INTERRUPTION!

Each day at 5 pm I tend to turn on the four letter network to get my sports fix, but it seems that I may as well be watching the local news instead.  Lately, the sports show starts off with some sort of breaking news, or the top story of today, and it has nothing to do with sports.  I just want to see scores, highlights and previews for tonight's games.  What do I get instead........ a bunch of bullshit!


There are so many exciting things going on in world of sports.  In football, we have the much anticipated NFL draft, but as soon as the weekend is up, all the attention will go back to "As The New Orleans Saints Turn"!  The beginning of baseball has begun and baseball fans all over the country are optimistic about their team's success.  Baseball was running smoothly until the morning of April 27, 2012 when Delmon Young involves himself in a racial hate crime which leads to an arrest.  The regular season in the NBA has come to an end and now the world can finally watch some good playoff basketball.  Leading up to the playoffs, last Sunday in the Staple Center, Metta World Peace's altar ego was at it again.  After having much success in recent weeks, he was shown celebrating after a made dunk.  Metta, who was pounding his chest, purposely woke up Big Bad Ron and what do you know....... he maliciously elbowed James Harden of the OKC Thunder in the back of the head/neck area, knocking him silly to a standing eight count. 


Breaking News:


Athletes, at every level, have to be accountable for all their actions.  There is no excuse for a player such as Delmon Young to exercise his right to be out in public at 2:40 in the morning.  He was intoxicated, and allegedly shoving a man to the ground and making anti-Semitic remarks.  What is the old saying? "Nothing good happens after midnight".  We all have heard that saying, and I have to believe it's a true statement.  I don't want to hear the apology written by Delmon's entourage because I know good and well he doesn't mean it, and the damage is done.  Delmon Young, look in the mirror son!  You are a black man in Major League Baseball that currently has only 8% African American in the sport.  Earlier this month the league just celebrated Jackie Robinson's Day.  What does that day mean to you, Delmon? Jackie Robinson was the man!  He was a pioneer, withstood  insults, and racism, while still having to compete in a league where no one looked like him, and certainly didn't want him there in the first place.  He is the reason why you and other minorities have gotten that slim chance of being a professional ballplayer.  You have been on notice since the day you reached the majors and you can ill-afford any negative publicity.  The Detroit Tigers cannot afford the racist remarks you've made; heck didn't you learn anything from the Ozzie Guillen fiasco?  Think son, THINK!


My last Rant goes to Mr. World Peace.  Fine time to bring out your evil twin.  As I said earlier, the worse thing you could have done Metta, is beat your chest because Ron Artest couldn't wait to come out and play!  Ron, you threw a vicious elbow to the back of James Harden's neck, and you even had the nerve to run down the court and act as if you did nothing wrong.  I guess I have to believe you were the last to realize you actually hurt this man.  As the great Charlie Murphy  would say, "You are a habitual line crosser"! Ron, you will lose over $350,000 in this latest suspension for swinging your elbow.  You have been suspended over 118 games in your career.  You apologized, but I am sick of them.  I don't want to hear it, sincere or not.  If it was an accident, you should have gone to him while he was lying on the ground immediately after the incident happened.  You are a buffoon. The league kind to you, and I don't understand why you are not appreciative of being a part of the game.   The LA Lakers have to do damage control as did Indiana back in 2004 with your altercation among players and fans during a game against the Detroit Pistons.  If there is talk of bounties in sports, you are it Ron!  There will be a time when you have played your last game, and don't be surprise if it's real soon.  My prediction for you, Ron, is you will be black balled from the league, and you will only have yourself to blame.  Come to think of it, you are better fit throwing your hat in the ring as a professional boxer.  Once again, America is salivating for an new Heavy Weight Champ. You would be perfect for the sport and without a doubt be loved by everybody once you became the champ!  Oh well, just a thought.


Now back to your regular scheduled sports program.


KCMAC38 A FAN'S POINT OF VIEW

A Letter to Roger Goodell

To the Commish,

I never thought I would see the day when the game of football would be watered down enough to allow women to play in the National Football League!  I never thought this day would happen, you have shown that you are an equal opportunist, and for that sake I will be entering my seven year old daughter in little league football this fall!

I think its ridiculous that we are in the year 2012 and you are suspending and fining four New Orleans Saints players for being part of the so-called bounty that lead to no career ending injuries on the football field. Jonathan Vilma gets suspended for a year for being part of the bounty, wasn't he taking orders from his coach?  This is professional football isn't it?  Football is America's newest past time.  Players look forward to the fall season to play this wonderful game because of the love, passion and without a doubt the paycheck that provides them a good living.   

Mr. Goodell, with all these rule changes, you, the commish are destroying this barbaric game I have enjoyed watching every Sunday.  A defender can't hit a defenseless receiver, I wonder how many receptions are completed because of that rule?  Helmet to helmet.  Football is a contact sport and collisions happen. No one is thinking about trying to tackle with their heads.  It's funny, I have seen players hit with their shoulder's and still get a penalty for helmet to helmet.  The rules are unnecessary and flawed!  I love the pending new rule about trying to omit the kickoff, because it's dangerous?  I believe in safety but stop trying to put kid gloves on grown men!  Each individual who plays this game knows the risk of injury.  I don't feel sorry for football players who go out there each weekend and play this violent sport. I think it's a bunch of crap that these players have lawsuits pending because of concussions and other injuries they develop in their career.  There is risk in anything and everything that you do.  I don't see anybody quitting the game because of an injury.  I see athletes working their butts off to get back in the game.

Mr. Goodell, I don't see our Government placing yellow jerseys on our military personnel. Our  soldiers know the minute they sign up the risk they are putting themselves in. Why do you think they sign on? Is it because of the patriotism, honor, integrity?  We know it's definitely not for the pay!


What about police and firefighters who risk their lives every time someone calls 911. Citizens have to think police officers are insane for potentially getting shot at for a living, or watching firefighters go in a burning buildings while everyone else is running out of them!  Police officers wear protected vest but it doesn't mean they won't get injured.  Firefighters wear SCBA masks to avoid smoke, but somehow are still threaten by black lungs.  I don't see anyone protecting them.  There are more police, and firefighters that are in worse shape long term than anybody in your league. I guess what I am really trying to say is, I don't care about injuries in your league!  I don't care about what happens to the players when their career is over. It's risky business out there. Do you think your league is the only place people get hurt?  Mr. Goodell, I bet if you asked a firefighter or police officer why they chose their profession they would tell you because of their love and passion. 

Mr. Goodell, you run the National Football League, and every since you have taken over as commissioner you have become more of a dictator. Your fans have paid good money whether they attend the functions in person, go to a bar, or watch your product at home.  There is nothing wrong with the game right now.  The bounties in the NFL resulted in the suspensions toward the Saints organization.  Who's career ended because of these bounties? Did you suspend people because of a tactic to get the job done? NO ONE WAS HURT from it.  I am sitting here as a novice spectator watching the NHL playoffs and all I see are hits after hits.  Makes me wonder if America should be watching hockey over the newest past time.

KCMAC38 A FAN'S POINT OF VIEW

Who's The Best, Who's The Greatest, Who's The # 1 vol. II

The phrase "Who is the best, the greatest, and the number one" has been a term used throughout my childhood. The original KCMAC used that phrase for years. He would tickle me as a child until I would give in and tell him he was the best, the greatest and occasionally saying that MOM was number one. To find out who was the turkey back then, KCMAC would pin me down and if I wanted off my back then I guess I would be the turkey. Well in sports we have athletes who have demonstrated greatness, and athletes who may not have been so great. So I think some recognition is in order.

WHO'S THE BEST?

The Best so far goes to the Baylor Lady Bears basketball program who won a NCAA record 40-0.  Baylor started and finished the season ranked #1 in the country with the help of All-American Brittney Griner who is the most dominant center women's basketball has ever witnessed.  Oh, by the way, their starting five will be back to defend their title next year. Congratulations to Coach Kim Mulkey and the Lady Bears for a magical season.


WHO'S THE GREATEST?


The Greatest goes to San Antonio Spurs, who for the second time this year has gone on an eleven game winning streak that suddenly ended Monday night against the Utah Jazz. Their streak ends because coach Greg Popovich arrogantly gives Tim Duncan, Manu Ginoboli, and Tony Parker the day off. I'm not sure if it was a wise thing to do considering they have the opportunity to get the number one seed in the Western Conference. The loss placed the Spurs one game out of first behind the Oklahoma City Thunder with 11 games to go. No one can really question the mind of Greg Popovich, who has been pushing the right buttons since 1999. We must remember the last time there was a shortened season the Spurs were holding the Larry O'Brien trophy!


WHO IS THE #1

As if you really have to ask.  Who would of thought that a man named Bubba would be wearing the prestigious Masters' green jacket! Bubba Watson is his name, a man who last month squandered a 3 shot lead in the final round of the Doral by losing to Justin Rose by a shot.   This is a man that is self taught, never been coached, and was bold enough to go out there with a pink driver (dad died of throat cancer) to shoot a final round 68 to beat the likes of Mickelson, Westwood, and overcame Louis Oosthuizen in a sudden death playoff.  Bubba Watson has overcome ADHD to win his first major tournament.

Gobble, Gobble! 
Who does the Turkey of the Week goes too?


I would have said the mouth of the Ozzie Guillen for his ill-advised comments he made about his admiration of Fidel Castro.  Of course he was  misinterpreted when he said “I love Fidel Castro.”  He basically said he admires Castro for staying alive/in power this long with everyone out to get him.  He must have forgotten he was in Miami where there is a strong Latino community.  Ozzie is the most defiant person in sports, with authority I have ever seen.  He makes Charles Barkley sound like a role model.  Ozzie being Ozzie....I guess that's what Manny Ramirez would say. I thought he was finished as a coach on that remark.  However he only got a 5 game suspension which seems kind of light especially when people were calling for his firing.  Either way this is probably far from being over and if his comments affect butts in the seats, he's dead man walking anyway.

The true Turkey this time around has to be former Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino!  Unfortunately he and his mistress was involved in a motorcycle accident on April 1, 2012.   That motorcycle was coach Petrino's skeleton in the closet.  Yikes, Petrino is a married man, his mistress is engaged.  He was fired with cause because of misleading University of Arkansas about his accident. His relationship with this woman, who he used athletic department funds to hire her was an unfair advantage bypassing 159 other qualified applicants and was a conflict of interest.  He never informed his athletic director that he gave his mistress $20,000 in cash prior to hiring her.  Petrino's April Fool's joke is on him as he will lose his multimillion dollar buy-out.  Now that's an REAL TURKEY! 


KCMAC38 A Fan's Point of View

The 4th Coming of Parcells, Please I had enough.

When football enthusiasts hear the name Duane Charles Parcells they may think of a two-time Super Bowl winning head football coach of the New York Giants ('86 & '90).   His resume in the National Football League places him on that monument of coaches from the Lombardis, Nolls, Shulas, and his protege, Belichicks.  To some, Parcells was a great coach, not only because he won two Super Bowls, but he resurrected two different franchises which makes his legacy even greater.  He brought New England Patriots to the Super Bowl in 1996, though losing to the Green Bay Packers team.  He also brought credibility to the New York Jets by getting them to an AFC championship game.  Lastly, the two-time Coach of the Year, Parcells is known to leave franchises in a better position than they were prior to him being there.  So, it's a slam dunk that Parcells should be a rental coach for the Paytonless Saints team this fall.  I mean he can't possibly @#$# up the New Orleans Saints the next ten months, can he?

The real football coach of the New Orleans Saints is Sean Payton who as of April 1, 2012 will be suspended from coaching his team because he lied to Roger Goodell about the bounties his team were issuing in the NFL.  Payton has decided before he has to go into hiatus to make his most daring move as a head coach and bring in his mentor to coach his team. Oh Lord, please, do I really have to listen to the NFL, the four letter network, all the sports radio stations and internet sites kissing the Big Tuna's ring once again?  The Tuna's head is already enormous, and you know he is loving the fact that his name is out there again. What tickles me is he has the nerve to react as if he really isn't interested in coaching again.  I will say it, why not Tuna, who cares that you will have to wait another five years before being enshrined? The five year rule was made because you kept coming back to coach in the first place.  You will have your day in Canton, but I know you can't resist being on that sideline, especially when you  have a chance to win.  Your protege is reaching out for help.  He trust you more than anyone to take care of his baby!


This is a note to Them Saints Fans (Who That!).  I pray that the Big Tuna takes Sean Payton's offer to coach your football team this fall.  As a Cowboy's fan I would endorse him myself.  I pray that he takes over your team and destroys it the way he did MINE!  The best thing about Parcells being the Dallas Cowboy coach was the day he QUIT! His friends in the media announced his retirement, that's funny because the man QUIT!  Mike Rhyner from the Hardline calls him "The New Jersey Con Man" because he is an individual that we thought would bring credibility back to the Dallas Cowboys organization and all he did was defecated all over Jerry Jones.  I have never seen the hands on owner, Jones, so miserable as when the Con Man was the coach.  He paid Parcells handsomely right after his divorce settlement in 2002.  Those fat pockets didn't generate any playoff victories, as he went 0-2 in his tenure. I remember listening to his hour radio show, daily, doing more talking than coaching.  He wouldn't allow any staff members, players or Mr. Jones to speak with the media.  It was The Con Man's show.  The only coach that could get away with that is former coach, Jimmy Johnson, who has the skins on the wall with the legendary status here in Dallas.  Bill Parcells was a joke down here in Texas and I promise you Jerry Jones couldn't have been happier by his exit.


Once Parcells retired from the "Big D", he found another fish in Miami.  At least he had some sense not to go back into coaching because of the failure in Dallas; heck his last playoff win was in 1998 as the New York Jets' coach. The Miami Dolphin organization must have been under the influence giving the Glorified Gym Teacher (thanks Mike Rhyner!) the keys to the kingdom by announcing him the Executive Vice President of Football (fattening his pockets once again).  Didn't the Patriots owner, Robert Kraft, teach anybody anything? The Con Man cried about not having enough input in player personnel decisions. Upon his departure, Parcells famously stated: "They want you to cook the dinner; at least they ought to let you shop for some of the groceries".  After Parcells departed New England, Kraft brought in a guy named Belichick, and the rest is history.  The Glorified Gym Teacher took over the Dolphins, gutted the coaching staff and team, put his usual Parcells guys in place, (he does this everywhere he goes) and by accident, year two, the team won the division, though losing in the first round of the playoffs.


Bill Parcells is a popular guy, he looks comfortable as an analyst on ESPN, and should consider staying there.  I know all coaches have that burning desire to get back into the game when an opportunity comes available.  The Con Man, Glorified Gym Teacher is 70 years old. We have seen that father time passes both athletes and coaches.  His act, truthfully hasn't worked in two decades.  His name holds plenty of weight but if you are Sean Payton, step back and ask yourself what has he done lately?  Close your eyes and what do you see? Nothing.  As a fan, I have already had a mouth full Tuna. No more please.




KCMAC38 A Fan's Point of View

Is Peyton Manning Fool's Gold?

The Peyton Manning sweepstakes goes to the Denver Broncos.  John Elway once again did his magical fourth quarter comeback by landing the biggest free agent ever in the NFL.  Its a wrap folks! Fold up your tents, the Super Bowl will reside in the Mile High City for the next 5 years.  Peyton Manning will go down in NFL history as the best quarterback to ever play the game.  He will win an additional 5 MVP's to go along with the four he already has.  Giselle's husband, Brett Favre's protege, the quarterback in New Orleans that knew about the bounties, and number eighteen's little brother will all be  afterthoughts as they will bow down to the G.O.A.T., Peyton Manning!

Well Denver Bronco fans,  Dr. Seuss stop writing feel good stories years ago.  I hope the Bronconation enjoyed their pep rally, because this is the closest to a Lombardi trophy your new quarterback will take you to.  Peyton Manning is a heck of a regular season quarterback that can get you twelve regular season victories each year. He has a Super Bowl win over the Chicago Bears although it was Rex Grossman as the opposing quarterback. Bottom line, his post-season is a frustrating 9-10 record.  Bronco fans, keep in mind Peyton Manning threw a PICK6 which cost Indianapolis Colts a Super Bowl win.

The dog and pony show happen this past week in Denver. The Broncos have introduce their new quarterback Peyton Manning, who is now public enemy #1 this fall in the National Football League. I don't think the NFL will have to worry about bounties anymore!(snickering!).  Manning has been the prey of defensive players since he has entered the league so the usual bulls eye on him (neck) won't phase him.  


I wonder if John Elway knows how much pressure he has placed on Manning to deliver a championship to Denver.  Peyton, I thought you wanted to win a Super Bowl. Isn't that the sole reason for leaving Indianapolis is to play for a contender? Of all the teams you could have gone to, you chose DENVER.  What is Denver, besides Elway? Denver is irrelevant. Denver is no Dallas, Pittsburgh,San Francisco, Green Bay, or New York.  No tradition, no one cares about Denver.  Is Denver going to really give you the best chance to win a championship?  The infamous John Elway, Terrell Davis, Shannon Sharp or even Rod Smith are not walking through that door. Believe it or not, the AFC West is one of the toughest, competitive divisions there is. The rivalry with Kansas City, Oakland, and San Diego will be more fierce than what you have experienced in the AFC South. 


I thought you had a sense of urgency, due to you being 36 years old this season.  Knowing it is important to be on a team that gives you the best chance to win, maybe the 49ers would have given you the best opportunity to hold that Lombardi trophy multiple times.  I am sure you will go out there and prove us wrong.  Although it would be good to see you on the field again, it is unfortunately doubtful that the 96 million dollar investment will show a good Super Bowl return.

KCMAC38 A FAN'S POINT OF VIEW!

  

A FAN'S POINT OF VIEW: BOUNTY IN THE NFL.........ARE YOU F'N KIDDING ME?

A FAN'S POINT OF VIEW: BOUNTY IN THE NFL.........ARE YOU F'N KIDDING ME?: First thing we learn when playing the game of football is to put your head on a swivel and when a player chooses not to, that his A$$!  Adri...

BOUNTY IN THE NFL.........ARE YOU F'N KIDDING ME?

First thing we learn when playing the game of football is to put your head on a swivel and when a player chooses not to, that his A$$!  Adrian Peterson has the NFL rushing record of 296 yards in a single game against the San Diego Chargers.  I bet there were Charger players, coaches and fans making a vow  to each other to get this Mother, SHUT YO MOUTH, out of there!  Tom Brady threw for 517 yards and 4 touchdown in the first game this past season in Miami!  How embarrassed were the players and coaching staff after an ass whooping they received in front of all their fans on Monday Night Football.

Breathtaking highlights happens while competing in football from week to week.  We watch unique players on offense, from pee wee football all the way up to the professional level trying to embarrass the opposition.  We watch hotdogging, showboating, and other celebrations when a touchdown happens. It is part of the game and that is one of the reasons why football is so popular today.  The other reason why football is so popular, it's a physically demanding game. 

I am in disbelief at several football analysts and radio sports jockeys we listen to who have never played the sport criticize how horrible it is to have a BOUNTY on a player.  ARE YOU F'N KIDDING ME?  A BOUNTY, FOR REAL, SERIOUSLY! There has been a BOUNTY on football players since the game began. 

Lets define the word BOUNTY.  The definition of BOUNTY is a gift or a reward, something freely provided.


High school and college football use some sort of a mascot sticker (a reward) usually given out on Monday for outstanding plays that occurred in the past game.  In professional football there are no STICKERS given out; but there are motivation tactics for succeeding.  Now what would be an incentive to blast the upcoming opponent's top player whether it be the quarterback, running back, or receiver?  Could it be money? Well if so, then what is the problem?  

Football players receive a playbook each week, and in that book coaches put on a sermon about certain ball players that need to be stopped.  This is where the BOUNTY begins.  Coaches may practice a play fifteen times until a play is right.  If the opposing team has an offensive or defensive stud that is a threat to a possible victory, then we might need to take his A$$ out! 



America..... Are you really shocked that a BOUNTY exist in the NFL? Do you know what these NFL players do for a living?  THEY HIT FOR PAYCHECKS!  Is the NFL going soft on us once again? I shell out a few hundred bucks each year for the NFL Ticket on Directv purposely to watch smash mouth football.  I pay to see some of the best performers run, catch, and throw touchdowns.  As a defensive minded guy, I want to see blood making the grass grow from a pulverizing blow from a James Harrison quarterback sack on Colt McCoy or a TKO'D by Donte Whitner on Pierre Thomas. MAN DOWN! Down goes Thomas! 

Brett Favre was quoted the other day "I've always been friends with Darren Sharper, and he came in a couple times and popped me hard. I remember saying, 'What the hell you doing, Sharp?' I felt there should have been more calls against the Saints. I thought some of their guys should have been fined more.''  Players are trying to win by any means, if you are the best player then you are public enemy #1.

The game of football is the best sport in America,  our modern day clash of the titans.  With that said, I am tickled by all of these non-athletic media experts astounded to what went on in New Orleans. There are media types that think Gregg Williams and Sean Payton should receive a lifetime banishment from the NFL for allowing a BOUNTY pot to go on.  Last I checked football players wear protective gear from head to toe.  NFL referees are responsible for protecting players, and if there are illegal hits, the league does not have a problem handing out  fines and suspensions.  



Football is a contact sport better known as legalize violence at any level. Its popularity comes from being able to knock the snot out of the opposing players.  At anytime a player can literally hit somebody as hard as they possibly can and fans in the stand will jump up and down cheering for that exclamation point. 



You can take the money out of the equation all you want, but the BOUNTY will still exist, they will just call it a TARGET! The Indianapolis Colts won ten games, 11 out of 12 years. Last year they were 2-14, you don't believe Peyton Manning thinks he was a TARGET. The last time I checked in 2010 the New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl using the BOUNTY system. 

In the words of Herm Edwards "YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME"! 

KCMAC38  A FAN'S POINT OF VIEW