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Perfection is a goal that few ever achieve.  Many abide by the expression, “No one’s perfect.”  So when I watch a football game, intellectually I can’t expect every referee call to be correct.  And they aren’t, which brings me to this blog.

The UCLA Bruins’ men’s and women’s basketball teams along with their football team are all ranked in the top 10 of their sports. Has that ever happened?

The NFL went on to say that “players are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the game and is consistent with NFL standard of sportsmanship.”  This is all appalling.  What does the gesture have to do with sportsmanship?

The NFL went on to say that “players are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the game and is consistent with NFL standard of sportsmanship.”  This is all appalling.  What does the gesture have to do with sportsmanship?

The NFL went on to say that “players are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the game and is consistent with NFL standard of sportsmanship.”  This is all appalling.  What does the gesture have to do with sportsmanship?

I’ve watched college and professional football for some 60 years. Injuries have always been part of the game. So even someone like me comes to accept the reality of this game.  But this year, I believe something is different when it comes to the number of injuries being experienced.

The NFL went on to say that “players are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the game and is consistent with NFL standard of sportsmanship.”  This is all appalling.  What does the gesture have to do with sportsmanship?

Every October 14th . . . like today . . . I’m reminded of how incredibly fortunate I was to share a sliver of Coach John Wooden’s life. On these days I’m prompted to relive my experiences with Coach. I’d like to share my good fortune with all of you.

I read a news report the other day that absolutely floored me.  Seattle Mariners coach Dan Wilson was handed his pink slip Sunday as the season came to an end.  This is the same coach who last year, in his first full season as head coach, was so celebrated for leading his charges to a 90-72 record. 

This topic has been on my to-do list for some time.  Recent examples of the behavior I’m about to describe motivated me to elevate the topic to the top of the heap.