Was Antonio Pettigrew's Admission Surprising? I Sure Hope Not

By PHiCTiON, Section Other Sports
Posted on Wed Aug 20 2008 at 8:55 AM EST
More on: Olympics, 2000 Relay Team, Antonio Pettigrew, Doping (all tags)

 It seems another of our All-Star American Athletes has openly admitted to unfair play while in competition. Antonio Pettigrew, a member of the America's 2000 1,600 Meter Relay Team, admitted that he was doping during the time the team was competing.

 As you read this, keep in mind that this is the sixth overall medal, and the fourth gold, that has been stripped from the U.S. Track Team in the past eight months. Four months ago the International Olympic Committee stripped gold from the U.S. Women's 1,600-meter relay team and bronze from the women's 400-meter relay squad because of doping by Marion Jones.

 But, in light of these new developments, are any of us really that surprised? I sure hope not.

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It's Really Over!

By PHiCTiON, Section Journals
Posted on Fri Jul 11 2008 at 7:03 PM EST
More on: Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers, NFC, NFL (all tags)

 If the reports are true, then Favre has already asked to be released from Green Bay. Finally! It's not that I'm happy that the our Star MVP Quarterback is leaving, but at least now another team has to deal with this crap!

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When Shaq Attacks!

By PHiCTiON, Section NBA
Posted on Sat Jul 05 2008 at 3:25 PM EST
More on: Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Rap (all tags)

"Kobe, tell me how my a** tastes?" This is something you think you'd hear from a Boston fan during game 6 of the NBA Finals. Alas, it was our old, over-sized, over-hyped, under-skilled friend Shaquille O'Neal.

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Favre's Comeback Good For Green Bay In Long Run? I Don't Believe So.

By PHiCTiON, Section NFL
Posted on Thu Jul 03 2008 at 11:09 AM EST
More on: Brett Favre, Retirement, Green Bay Packers, NFL (all tags)

    
     "He has the itch...," mentioned Al Harris, a guest host on ESPN's NFL Live this Wednesday, when asked about Brett Favre's potential comeback. He went on to say about Aaron Rodgers, "We embrace Aaron. We support Aaron. Aaron is our quarterback. Brett is retired, but if he wants to come back, there will be some guys that wouldn't mind it." Chris Mortensen of ESPN also reported that Favre had made Head Coach McCarthy aware of his "itch" to play. "Mort" also reported that a source in Green Bay made him aware that Favre's family is pushing him to return. Personally, I don't think he's going to return, but I'd be lying if I told you it wouldn't make me happy to see him back. I just don't believe it benefits Green Bay in the long run.

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Tired and Worn Out!

By PHiCTiON, Section Journals
Posted on Thu Jul 03 2008 at 4:39 AM EST
More on: Green Bay, Brett Favre, Retirement (all tags)

  This whole Favre thing is giving me headaches! He's coming back, he's not coming back...  For God's sake just let it go already!  

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Is Jackson's Coaching Legacy Tainted?

By PHiCTiON, Section NBA
Posted on Wed Jul 02 2008 at 11:14 PM EST
More on: Phil Jackson, Greatest Coach, L.A. Lakers (all tags)

The Basketball Universe has been inclined to see Phil Jackson's NBA coaching career as one of, if not the, greatest in NBA History. Fortunately, it just isn't so. Although it may seem like he has an impeccable coaching philosophy that continuously leads his teams to the game's grandest stage, the shroud of luck falls on to his legacy, and I am proud to say that I will be the one to make sense of it all!

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It Makes Me Sick...

By PHiCTiON, Section Journals
Posted on Wed Jun 25 2008 at 8:58 PM EST
More on: Crying, Whining, Athletes, Celebrities (all tags)

...when you see athletes complain about how they are treated unfairly in court, by the police, by the media, or even by family and friends.  You are a celebrity, different treatment, whether it be negative or positive, tends to come with the territory.  You didn't honestly think that you would be treated like everyone else even though your actions are documented on a daily basis by local and national media, did you?  Come on!

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