Once upon a time...

Once upon a time, early in the 2008 MLB season, a man named Josh Hamilton began to merge and everyone told themselves they wouldn't forget that name. Remembering Hamilton isn't the problem, but remembering what team he plays for is. Remember when he hit 28 homers in the derby? Yeah that was him. He plays for the Rangers. They went from playing pretty well to flat out sloppy baseball, but that' s not a change in Texas Ranger baseball.

Once upon a time, there was a baseball team who ruled their sport. You either loved them or hated them. There was no in between. The New York Yankees would always finish first if not second in the AL East and make a run at the World Series, if not win it. Things change. The Yankees won't be in the playoffs. They won't win the division and they'll likely finish third. Yes, this is the team that plays in the House that Ruth Built but they won't be playing there next year. Note: the last time the pinstripes weren't in the post season was 1993. Bill Clinton was in his first year of office. The Cowboys were in their glory days and a gallon of gas cost only....well never mind. It's depressing. The Big Apple will still have a team in the playoffs. They're called the Mets.

Once upon a time, the Green Bay Packers were lead by some kid from Kiln, Miss. Now that kid is playing in a slightly bigger town after playing in the badger state since the last time Yankees failed to make the playoffs. Wow, things change.

Once upon a time, "LT" stood for Lawrence Taylor. Then people used it for Ladanian Tomlinson who became the favorite in fantasy football. A team with Tomlinson and Larry Johonson would have been dominant. No, there's no remorse here. They can still could technically turn around.

Just another thought: Anyone remember when coaches and player contracts actually meant something?

Once upon a time........you know, sports really are a measurement of time.

Life after Ike

I was talking to my brother on Saturday as I was flipping back and forth between coverage of Hurricane Ike and College Game Day. My brother was surprised I still had power but right after I told him that, it went out, just like that. I responded "oh never mind, there it goes."

It's amazing what lack of electricity will do to you. I couldn't give my week 2 NFL Picks nor Weekly Sports History. One thing I realized is that not only could I not survive without electricity, I couldn't survive without sports.

No, I did not miss the Cowboys and Eagles on Monday night. How about DeSean Jackson. What a moron. I watched the game in my office where I spent the majority of my time. I wouldn't go home until I was ready to sleep. Alright I know you don't want to hear all that but I'm glad to have the ability to watch sports from the comfort of my own home and be able to write about everything going on as it happens. Oh yeah, and thanks to you the readers, all three of you.

I don't have it bad at all. There are always people that have it worse than I do. In this case, that would include the Gulf Coast of Texas and practically everyone south of me. There are still plenty of people in East Texas without it but you're not alone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Anyway, I am back and I will continue to give the pathetic perspective of sports as I see it.