Now, don't think this happens between a group men and a woman. It happens between women to women but they aren't homo social unless its like the movie "Players Club." You hear about these things at clubs, sororities, occupation with mostly women, competition like athletics or arts, and relations. "Whern" it comes to making that team or position, you trying to get that edge. Nice girls aren't so nice and mean girls are really mean.
What's the best way to "destory" a girl? Well, guys only know certain things but women know. It reminds me of an old story from the Charlotte Post about a female cop who stood 5'1 and weighed less than a hundred pounds. An interviewer asked her whether she feared large men on drugs carrying weapons during a "certain intervention." She answered no but she feared other women particularly her size because they know her and guys don't. Likewise, she felt that they were tougher to deal with.
Therefore, these weirdo's never seem to do that with the exception of Charles Manson and he got them to do the dirty work. These cases are the most talked about but they aren't the most realistic in daily routine life. Reason: gossip is tough to prove of who did it. A few blogs ago, I mentioned this lady had an issue with another professional, successful women with a house husband. She talked about another, successful lady with a house husband who had an affair. Implication is clear.
I'm a season ticket holder of the WNBA, Atlanta Dream. I put fliers out in the bulletin boards in buildings at my condominium. I came across some "haters" many of them are women. They don't admit directly but make these patterned statements "that I don't have the time, too expensive, its not like the men, and who watches them." Some are truthful but when I mentioned that NBA players watch them. They will say that they are new in town but they have Hawks tickets.
One lady got mad at me for missing practice because I went to a WNBA game (same lady who missed practice because she went to some dinner). Yet, many of these women like to talk about their character, strength, and perseverance but when you talk about other women's character in athletics or other professions like the armed forces, they go coy or accuse them of being butchy. Men understand that women can hurt you and are willing to admit but women don't want to because it makes them weak in the eyes of other men.
For some reason when a women calls another women out, it seems more justifiable for a man to do something harmful. I heard this story about a jealous woman accusing this pious woman of sleeping around when it actuality she was raped by a man. The jealous one spread the rumor through other ladies. The husband ended up blaming his wife of leading the rapist on. In response, she jumped off the well to meet her death. Women are powerful.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Coach Hews coaching.
Too much guard play on the point. The forwards need to be allowed to play point in certain situations particularly on the side wings just above the baseline toward the sideline near the paint. They just crash or go to the hoop in blind fashion without any reads. That is due to Mr. Hewitt's lack of confidence in their skills and their art. Likewise, the players lack confidence to make reads and passes on the run in a half-court set. In Hewitt's team, the forwards are always climbing Mt. Everest when it comes to making decisions.
However, Tech plays hard and will make a run when things look bleak and when everybody's tired. Guard play becomes important toward the end of the season and the tournament. Likewise, the length of the forwards and the hustle will make the difference for a run. But I would like to see Coach emphazize the forwards to make some reads instead of retreating to the guards to make all the reads. That way, all 5guys will have to defend 5 guys instead of just 2.
If you don't know what I'm talking about take a look at Rick Barry from 1975 with Golden State or John Johnson from 1979 Seattle Sonics.
However, Tech plays hard and will make a run when things look bleak and when everybody's tired. Guard play becomes important toward the end of the season and the tournament. Likewise, the length of the forwards and the hustle will make the difference for a run. But I would like to see Coach emphazize the forwards to make some reads instead of retreating to the guards to make all the reads. That way, all 5guys will have to defend 5 guys instead of just 2.
If you don't know what I'm talking about take a look at Rick Barry from 1975 with Golden State or John Johnson from 1979 Seattle Sonics.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
It Takes Two to Make a Thing Go Right
Indigo Girls and the Eagles were both in Atlanta last Friday. One thing that crossed my mind is that for a certain constant success, you need one who has great business savvy and the other with spiritual gratitude. Emily Sailers is the spiritual leader while Amy Ray is very talented and spiritual, her business acumen is what keeps the band alive. For the Eagles, Don Henley was the guru for the Eagles with his songwriter but Glen Frey was the promoter who got the money down. You can say the same thing about NWA with Ice Cube and Eazy-E as well as Chris Wong and Luther Campbell (You say, m; I say o, whatever) from Two Live Crew.
Run DMC fascinates me the most in this concept but it was of three. It was a Rick Rubin show like he did with the Beasties but only because he brought the music to suburbs. Russell Simmons or Run managed them, did all the promotions, and behind the scenes. Yet, you had Jam Master Jay who had that promotion sense while DMC was a mystic to himself. They could have focused on what the people wanted and given it to them like Hammer but they didn't. They focused deeplya on their spirituality. However, DMC couldn't sugarcoat because it had deep thought implications that young divinity students want to understand but mature adults can.
Most of the groups or artist when they come to town are "protrayed" as either being the business/promoter advocate and the other being the artist, guru, or spiritual guide. There is only a few people that I remember being promoted as both. James Brown, Jerry Garcia, Prince, Sly Stone, Rick James, Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull, Quincy Jones and George Clinton. Just to name a few. However, most bands have a producer that do all the talking for them like a tennis coach. Like George Martin, James Guericio, Mutt Lange, and Berry Gordy but he let Smokey and Otis do their thing. Of course, most of the bands have had producers other themselves but they hire them to work for them not the other away around.
Of course that is where the problems come when you have a manager and the band folks are trying to be their own. To explain. It is sort of like tennis players from the 70's and before. They didn't have coaches or money managers with some exceptions. They had to make their own deals with companies to sponsor their travel, pay tournament fees, and equipment. But Ion Tiriac, a former tennis player did this with fellow tennis players, Illie Nastase, Guillermo Vilas, and Boris Becker. Likewise, he coached them or hired coaches like Gunther Bosch for Becker. But he got into issues just like Harold Melvin and Teddy Pendegrass but unlike Tiriac, Melvin couldn't replace a talent like Pendegrass.
In musical terms, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes are a tragedy. Harold Melvin did all the arranging and brought in talent but Teddy Pendegrass was the man, dude. When he left, Harold should have quit and taken over as manager for Teddy. Teddy was great on his own due to the help of producers, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff (Harold's discovery). Once they left, Teddy found sorry producers who couldn't understand his idiosyncracies. Harold did. It would have benefitted both of them but Harold replaced musicians before and thought Teddy was just another James Brown wannabe. Likewise, Teddy thought Harold was a Quincy Jones wannabe. Both are right and wrong (re-recording Teddy's hits to your singers is not cool, Harold). Snoop says "leaving me is like Blue Notes leaving Harold Melvin, you will never go platinum." In Harold's case, he should have put Teddy Pendegrass on the name.
If you look at the history of bands, two's operate best with some exceptions. Look at Otis Williams of the Temps and David Ruffin. When Ruffin left, the Temps survive to this day due to Mr. Williams but the soul of the band died in 1967. Look at the Rolling Stones but you would think it is different with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. You think its all Mick but talk to the band, it is Keith that is the spiritual leader and Mick the business man (Be good to your kids and I want a burial). As he said when writing music, "its better to have two than one because you always get a different angle."
Run DMC fascinates me the most in this concept but it was of three. It was a Rick Rubin show like he did with the Beasties but only because he brought the music to suburbs. Russell Simmons or Run managed them, did all the promotions, and behind the scenes. Yet, you had Jam Master Jay who had that promotion sense while DMC was a mystic to himself. They could have focused on what the people wanted and given it to them like Hammer but they didn't. They focused deeplya on their spirituality. However, DMC couldn't sugarcoat because it had deep thought implications that young divinity students want to understand but mature adults can.
Most of the groups or artist when they come to town are "protrayed" as either being the business/promoter advocate and the other being the artist, guru, or spiritual guide. There is only a few people that I remember being promoted as both. James Brown, Jerry Garcia, Prince, Sly Stone, Rick James, Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull, Quincy Jones and George Clinton. Just to name a few. However, most bands have a producer that do all the talking for them like a tennis coach. Like George Martin, James Guericio, Mutt Lange, and Berry Gordy but he let Smokey and Otis do their thing. Of course, most of the bands have had producers other themselves but they hire them to work for them not the other away around.
Of course that is where the problems come when you have a manager and the band folks are trying to be their own. To explain. It is sort of like tennis players from the 70's and before. They didn't have coaches or money managers with some exceptions. They had to make their own deals with companies to sponsor their travel, pay tournament fees, and equipment. But Ion Tiriac, a former tennis player did this with fellow tennis players, Illie Nastase, Guillermo Vilas, and Boris Becker. Likewise, he coached them or hired coaches like Gunther Bosch for Becker. But he got into issues just like Harold Melvin and Teddy Pendegrass but unlike Tiriac, Melvin couldn't replace a talent like Pendegrass.
In musical terms, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes are a tragedy. Harold Melvin did all the arranging and brought in talent but Teddy Pendegrass was the man, dude. When he left, Harold should have quit and taken over as manager for Teddy. Teddy was great on his own due to the help of producers, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff (Harold's discovery). Once they left, Teddy found sorry producers who couldn't understand his idiosyncracies. Harold did. It would have benefitted both of them but Harold replaced musicians before and thought Teddy was just another James Brown wannabe. Likewise, Teddy thought Harold was a Quincy Jones wannabe. Both are right and wrong (re-recording Teddy's hits to your singers is not cool, Harold). Snoop says "leaving me is like Blue Notes leaving Harold Melvin, you will never go platinum." In Harold's case, he should have put Teddy Pendegrass on the name.
If you look at the history of bands, two's operate best with some exceptions. Look at Otis Williams of the Temps and David Ruffin. When Ruffin left, the Temps survive to this day due to Mr. Williams but the soul of the band died in 1967. Look at the Rolling Stones but you would think it is different with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. You think its all Mick but talk to the band, it is Keith that is the spiritual leader and Mick the business man (Be good to your kids and I want a burial). As he said when writing music, "its better to have two than one because you always get a different angle."
Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
Down and Dirty, Rosalee?
I like the below-the-waist fashion that you see a lot of black teenager's wear today. Doesn't look good when I did it. Particularly when you see the look at those straight-laced women. LOL. This would make an educated Indian man with a daughter wince. But no one cared. But with black guys, it does something. Cities in the south are making ordinances in their counties on "wear and tear". I say, whatever.
I was at the Marta train station in Sandy Springs. There was this group of 6 girls and 5 guys going to a Braves game. I think they went to... a preppy school (by looking at some of their T-shirts. I went to Galloway). The guys were trying to show off their so-called "swag" to the ladies (They were tall-toned except for one). Couple of the girls ignored me when I looked at them (too old for this). Inside the train, they were all chipper, talking it up like summer camp or recess. Then all of sudden, you saw this brother with his pants hanging down and underwear up. The train stops, he gets up to walk. Complete silence from that group. Jaw dropping. The dude destroyed whatever swag them preps had for life as well as the girls for the rest of that ride.
Likewise, there was this couple with Atlanta Braves T-shirts, kissing in increments, warm and fuzzy on the train. They were some seats down from the teens but a couple from the bro. Ole time, they were embracing each other like birds on a tree. When the "Mr. Pant" walked out, the guy was still feeling fuzzy but some of the fuzz left the lady because her eyes were wandering in thinking mode of what if. The guy wasn't trying to make a statement because he wasn't looking at them. He was just being himself.
An ordinance should only pass if I did it which was back in 1989. Go Indigo Girls and M.C. Hammer! Problem was, no one cared because the girls looked at my skinny butt with disgust and pity (pant button broke and I tried to use the belt to keep it up). As Alex Hawkins would say, "that Roger Staubach runs like a sissy."
I was at the Marta train station in Sandy Springs. There was this group of 6 girls and 5 guys going to a Braves game. I think they went to... a preppy school (by looking at some of their T-shirts. I went to Galloway). The guys were trying to show off their so-called "swag" to the ladies (They were tall-toned except for one). Couple of the girls ignored me when I looked at them (too old for this). Inside the train, they were all chipper, talking it up like summer camp or recess. Then all of sudden, you saw this brother with his pants hanging down and underwear up. The train stops, he gets up to walk. Complete silence from that group. Jaw dropping. The dude destroyed whatever swag them preps had for life as well as the girls for the rest of that ride.
Likewise, there was this couple with Atlanta Braves T-shirts, kissing in increments, warm and fuzzy on the train. They were some seats down from the teens but a couple from the bro. Ole time, they were embracing each other like birds on a tree. When the "Mr. Pant" walked out, the guy was still feeling fuzzy but some of the fuzz left the lady because her eyes were wandering in thinking mode of what if. The guy wasn't trying to make a statement because he wasn't looking at them. He was just being himself.
An ordinance should only pass if I did it which was back in 1989. Go Indigo Girls and M.C. Hammer! Problem was, no one cared because the girls looked at my skinny butt with disgust and pity (pant button broke and I tried to use the belt to keep it up). As Alex Hawkins would say, "that Roger Staubach runs like a sissy."
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Helen Thomas, Get Back
All I could think about is this guy in the 6th grade who said, "Get Back to where you belong." He meant India but I was born in United States. I don't recall him being kicked out of school. This dude had a weight problem and I'm remember this Jewish guy made fun of his weight but he never said that to him or about his religion, ever. Bullies are smart folks even in elementary schools. They know who they are allowed to make fun of and who they aren't. I became friends with the Jewish guy even though he made fun of India and me. I didn't know what Israel was to make a comment. Back then, it was about being associated with Communism like Russia and those nations like "Poland."
I give Helen props that she was an equal opportunity bully unlike "Dice" Clay, Rush Limbaugh, Dinesh D'Souza, and Dr. Laura (weren't homosexuals killed by Nazi's). I don't get on these folks so much as to their followers. They attract a large minority following. Don't be suprised if you see those folks at a pooja or other minority dominated events. Reason: they put down groups in a "check and balance" counter, a British technique. That way, a 50-50 from each group that will hate them but will also love them. For instance, Limbaugh puts down Arabs but he also put down Gays and Blacks. There are Arabs who don't like Gays and Hispanics and vice-versa from Gays and Blacks.
She seems to be more in the line of Pat Buchanan and Bobby Hull in that they hate everyone who is not white and Christian. However, Helen is Catholic but of Syrian descent. In viewing her comments, I notice that she doesn't tell Jews of Arab descent to go home to Lebanon, Ethiopia or even back to India with the exception of "wherever they are from." My take is this: she is been having issues with Eurocentric Jews ruling Israel. They rule like Nazi's to her and she is just calling it like she sees it.
My take is she is not Anti-Semite. She is Anti-Zionist and thinks the Israeli's are terrorists. I really don't care because of my whole point is this. She could have blasted Indians, Pakistani's (bootleg tape on Get Back on Youtube), and others, she would have had her job and maybe even gotten a raise. So to you traditionalist, conservativie, Indians, don't give me that crap! You didn't get Helen fired. By the way, I rememeber a few years ago both J.C. Watts and John Lewis were trying to pass a bill to get a Holocaust Museum for African-Americans. Who turned them down, the same folks who passed the bill for the Holocaust Museum in D.C.
I give Helen props that she was an equal opportunity bully unlike "Dice" Clay, Rush Limbaugh, Dinesh D'Souza, and Dr. Laura (weren't homosexuals killed by Nazi's). I don't get on these folks so much as to their followers. They attract a large minority following. Don't be suprised if you see those folks at a pooja or other minority dominated events. Reason: they put down groups in a "check and balance" counter, a British technique. That way, a 50-50 from each group that will hate them but will also love them. For instance, Limbaugh puts down Arabs but he also put down Gays and Blacks. There are Arabs who don't like Gays and Hispanics and vice-versa from Gays and Blacks.
She seems to be more in the line of Pat Buchanan and Bobby Hull in that they hate everyone who is not white and Christian. However, Helen is Catholic but of Syrian descent. In viewing her comments, I notice that she doesn't tell Jews of Arab descent to go home to Lebanon, Ethiopia or even back to India with the exception of "wherever they are from." My take is this: she is been having issues with Eurocentric Jews ruling Israel. They rule like Nazi's to her and she is just calling it like she sees it.
My take is she is not Anti-Semite. She is Anti-Zionist and thinks the Israeli's are terrorists. I really don't care because of my whole point is this. She could have blasted Indians, Pakistani's (bootleg tape on Get Back on Youtube), and others, she would have had her job and maybe even gotten a raise. So to you traditionalist, conservativie, Indians, don't give me that crap! You didn't get Helen fired. By the way, I rememeber a few years ago both J.C. Watts and John Lewis were trying to pass a bill to get a Holocaust Museum for African-Americans. Who turned them down, the same folks who passed the bill for the Holocaust Museum in D.C.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Bad Color analysts
I watch a lot of women's basketball games, pros and college (even high school) on TV. Women's basketball, regardless of what family and friends say about it, is great. I will not apologize for their abilities (Yeah, they don't dunk). The one issue I will take heat for is bad color analysts/commentators. Most of them are women but they are some males ones too. They don't coordinate well with the main announcer. No chemistry or sense of respect for each other's ability. There are some exceptions and circumstances that create this. But it is what it is.
Usually, you have an announcer who did news programs for local affiliates before moving to the broadcast booth. Likewise, they have covered "mundance" stuff like eating contests or other events. They are either trying to move up, help out, or trying to get back up after hitting bottom. The color analyst are either former solid player/citizen or mediocre player/coach. Reason they are there? Same as an announcer but not in media.
I like the experienced announcers because they have a great sense of history. However, if he tries to make a reference of "tipped rebounds" to Moses Malone, the female color commentator invariably stays silent or says "oh, yeah him. He was good." Ah, man. A turn-off but if she is a good listener, its okay. But if that commentator gets on her high horse and starts acting "thou art more holier than you" when criticizing players. I'm taking her outside. At least, Bill Walton knows and appreciates basketball history including the women's game.
These women don't even know and appreciate their own history. Unless, its a one day seminar where old-timers meet the players and the announcers. Whats worse about this? The same commentators will criticize today's players for not appreciating what "these women" have gone through. Yet, ask them about who won the 1985 NCAA Tournament. They couldn't even tell you who Dawn Cullen was much less appreciate what she did in the final to sacrifice her body. Anne Gregory. Clarissa Davis. Molly Bolin. Val Whiting. Saudia Roundtree (damn shame her knees). I'm sure they know about Cheryl Miller, Lynette Woodard, and Immaculata University. And if these commenators know something, share it.
The worse is Doris Burke when she covers the women's game. Debbie Antonelli does the same thing but comes second because she knows basketball history from Kay Yow and on. Yet, in the men's game, they are better listeners because both are men in a women's body when it comes to commentating. They don't go on their high horse like like they do in the women's game, they calls it like it is with tact (Funny thing about those two, the announcers in the women's game give respect to them).
Now, why is this? Well, remember what I said about Moses Malone and "the tipped rebounds" comment. In the women's game, its okay because the viewers are just happy to see women playing. But in the men's game, fans and advertisers are watching to see if you got game. Those talk shows won't let you forget it. Likewise, if they get on their high horse about morals, the commentators will make a reference to John Havlicek which they bull around but what about Larry Siegfried (Bill Bradley or Mike Riordan). Who? "Yeah, good man." Not going to work.
To you analysts/commentators: if you don't know your history, get off the box. You are not a preacher. But if want to preach, learn your history. Since you don't have time or an interest (most were too focused as kids) for that, be a good listener and an appreciate the players now and then. Show some pointers and make observations. Finally, get it together with the announcer. Okay, if he or she disrespects you, don't take it out on the players. Because, I'm watching you.
Usually, you have an announcer who did news programs for local affiliates before moving to the broadcast booth. Likewise, they have covered "mundance" stuff like eating contests or other events. They are either trying to move up, help out, or trying to get back up after hitting bottom. The color analyst are either former solid player/citizen or mediocre player/coach. Reason they are there? Same as an announcer but not in media.
I like the experienced announcers because they have a great sense of history. However, if he tries to make a reference of "tipped rebounds" to Moses Malone, the female color commentator invariably stays silent or says "oh, yeah him. He was good." Ah, man. A turn-off but if she is a good listener, its okay. But if that commentator gets on her high horse and starts acting "thou art more holier than you" when criticizing players. I'm taking her outside. At least, Bill Walton knows and appreciates basketball history including the women's game.
These women don't even know and appreciate their own history. Unless, its a one day seminar where old-timers meet the players and the announcers. Whats worse about this? The same commentators will criticize today's players for not appreciating what "these women" have gone through. Yet, ask them about who won the 1985 NCAA Tournament. They couldn't even tell you who Dawn Cullen was much less appreciate what she did in the final to sacrifice her body. Anne Gregory. Clarissa Davis. Molly Bolin. Val Whiting. Saudia Roundtree (damn shame her knees). I'm sure they know about Cheryl Miller, Lynette Woodard, and Immaculata University. And if these commenators know something, share it.
The worse is Doris Burke when she covers the women's game. Debbie Antonelli does the same thing but comes second because she knows basketball history from Kay Yow and on. Yet, in the men's game, they are better listeners because both are men in a women's body when it comes to commentating. They don't go on their high horse like like they do in the women's game, they calls it like it is with tact (Funny thing about those two, the announcers in the women's game give respect to them).
Now, why is this? Well, remember what I said about Moses Malone and "the tipped rebounds" comment. In the women's game, its okay because the viewers are just happy to see women playing. But in the men's game, fans and advertisers are watching to see if you got game. Those talk shows won't let you forget it. Likewise, if they get on their high horse about morals, the commentators will make a reference to John Havlicek which they bull around but what about Larry Siegfried (Bill Bradley or Mike Riordan). Who? "Yeah, good man." Not going to work.
To you analysts/commentators: if you don't know your history, get off the box. You are not a preacher. But if want to preach, learn your history. Since you don't have time or an interest (most were too focused as kids) for that, be a good listener and an appreciate the players now and then. Show some pointers and make observations. Finally, get it together with the announcer. Okay, if he or she disrespects you, don't take it out on the players. Because, I'm watching you.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
If You Hit Once, You Hit Again
When thinking about Yeardley Love death's that title says it for me. It is a quote by a counselor/therapist at UNC-Charlotte by Dr. Lisa Brandyberry around 1995-1996 period. She said this at a forum about domestic violence among college students. Looking at her, she seemed to know what she was talking about. She was very obese then but it seemed more out of pain than negligence. I think it took place at a dorm room or an events center. Can't remember anything else but that quote.
I couldn't even tell you if it was mostly men or women at that seminar. I think I was invited by the another counselor, not sure. Here I was being angry not being able to get a date much less a girlfriend. Now, I'm hearing this lecture. My family and others who "know me" think I'm a nice guy but the girls then and now think I was a creep. I was thinking to myself and laughing, "ha, ha" you all got beaten by the cool and acceptable guys but not by me. My mind blasted back to the past concerning family members, female acquaintances, and associates. I smiled inside for a bit. Then, Lisa gave a stern, indirect look and said those magic words.
Yeah, she was talking to me too. She mentioned that no matter how soft or what the motive of the other person, if you hit, you will hit again. She wasn't concerned about being aggravated or wanting to control somebody. I tried to block it off by thinking "I would only hit a person when aggravated." But, she wouldn't have it. She said it, again and again.
As for Yeardley, her coach said about her "being great without trying to be." Yet, she only started 3 games in her senior year compared to 9 games, her junior year. It indicates to me that the coach knew about her relationship with George and that it was affecting her play. A good player is supposed to get better from freshmen to senior year and that never happened to Yeardley. This happens to players who have injuries, maturity issues or is a star player on a bad team. But Yeardley didn't seem to have injuries, issues, and was not a star. Yet as a senior, the coach put her on the defense coming off the bench.
I'm not blaming the coach because this has happened to me. My main point, I think had Lisa given the lecture to the team before all this, she would have educated both the women and the men lacrosse teams including George. He may not have changed but the coach and Yeardley probably would have taken action, sooner. Likewise, maybe George would have benefited from her seminar because it sure benefited me.
I couldn't even tell you if it was mostly men or women at that seminar. I think I was invited by the another counselor, not sure. Here I was being angry not being able to get a date much less a girlfriend. Now, I'm hearing this lecture. My family and others who "know me" think I'm a nice guy but the girls then and now think I was a creep. I was thinking to myself and laughing, "ha, ha" you all got beaten by the cool and acceptable guys but not by me. My mind blasted back to the past concerning family members, female acquaintances, and associates. I smiled inside for a bit. Then, Lisa gave a stern, indirect look and said those magic words.
Yeah, she was talking to me too. She mentioned that no matter how soft or what the motive of the other person, if you hit, you will hit again. She wasn't concerned about being aggravated or wanting to control somebody. I tried to block it off by thinking "I would only hit a person when aggravated." But, she wouldn't have it. She said it, again and again.
As for Yeardley, her coach said about her "being great without trying to be." Yet, she only started 3 games in her senior year compared to 9 games, her junior year. It indicates to me that the coach knew about her relationship with George and that it was affecting her play. A good player is supposed to get better from freshmen to senior year and that never happened to Yeardley. This happens to players who have injuries, maturity issues or is a star player on a bad team. But Yeardley didn't seem to have injuries, issues, and was not a star. Yet as a senior, the coach put her on the defense coming off the bench.
I'm not blaming the coach because this has happened to me. My main point, I think had Lisa given the lecture to the team before all this, she would have educated both the women and the men lacrosse teams including George. He may not have changed but the coach and Yeardley probably would have taken action, sooner. Likewise, maybe George would have benefited from her seminar because it sure benefited me.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Hannah Storm, Revised
I have been a critic of Hannah Storm since she started her career at CNN. I didn't like her because she acted like a bitchy, Indian woman, all stuck up and married to a nice guy (Isn't America supposed to be different from those countries? I like Dan Hicks, though). Her father was the ABA (American Basketball Association) Commissioner, Mike Storen. I think he was GM for a couple of teams and even owner. Back to her, I remember the Albert Belle incident, guess who I favored? Now, I'm her biggest fan.
I don't know what happened when she moved to CBS. Maybe covering those wars and those tragedies or perhaps admitting that she had port-wine stain under her left eye. Whatever it is since she moved to ESPN, I absolutely adore her. Its not those skimpy outfits that Tony Kornhiser got suspended for (player-hater). She has this confidence, you can't shake. Something I truly admire.
She have evolved from the Lisa Kudrow to Jennifer Anniston and now, Courtney Cox. Hell, yeah.
I don't know what happened when she moved to CBS. Maybe covering those wars and those tragedies or perhaps admitting that she had port-wine stain under her left eye. Whatever it is since she moved to ESPN, I absolutely adore her. Its not those skimpy outfits that Tony Kornhiser got suspended for (player-hater). She has this confidence, you can't shake. Something I truly admire.
She have evolved from the Lisa Kudrow to Jennifer Anniston and now, Courtney Cox. Hell, yeah.
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