Playoffs

In the short story, Jock Culture , Robert Lipsyte discusses his interview with the Columbia University crew coach, Bill Stowe and the difference of what he called “jokes” and pukes”. He describes the jokes as “brave, manly, ambitious, focused, patriotic, and goal-driven” people and the “pukes” as “wolly, distractible, girlish, and handicapped” (Lipsyte, 305). I would call myself a jock just because I was a 3-season athlete throughout high school. I was captain of my high school volleyball team…

Major League Baseball is easily one of the biggest sports that the use of statistics is very important. Many statistics such as, batting average, homeruns, runs batted in, and many more are used by every manager and every critic on a daily basis. The top four most highly sought after awards include the following: Most Valuable Player in each of the American League and National League, The Cy Young Award or in better terms, the most valuable pitcher in each of the American League and National…

When I first heard that we were going to be doing another speech I honestly was not happy about it at all because like many of you I was ready for school to be done for the summer. I began to think about it though and instantly I had three books that popped into my head and I thought that this assignment was not going to be hard. The three books that came to mind was: Coming Back Stronger: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity written by Drew Brees, Friday Night Lights written by Buzz…

inside of the court was amazing. He hurt many defenders with his Dream Shake move. Olajuwon's game was so good that players like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwight Howard wanted to improve their game by his playstyle. Hakeem has 2 NBA Titles, 2 Playoff MVP’s, and 1 Regular Season MVP. #9 Shaquille O’Neal Shaqs size made it easy for him to take advantage of other players.It was unfair how he brutillized his defenders. Shaq led the Los Angeles Lakers to three straight NBA Championships in…

As teams get eliminated from the playoffs, injuries that players were battling through inevitably come to light. Players shuffle off in a long line to their surgeons, physical therapists, and physicians to repair themselves before it all begins again in a couple months. This is also a time that certain hockey fans – you know the breed – come out of the woodwork to laud these battered soldiers’ toughness and grit. They come equipped with memes comparing their hardy hockey heroes to those pansies…

product Bauer can finally allow all of their NHL players to use the product in games. This is also a great way to gain free advertising. As a fellow hockey player I am always excited as the NHL season nears the end and playoffs begin. Not only because the hockey gets better and its the playoffs, but because this is when you see the sticks and new gear the players use. It is free advertising for companies such as Bauer and gets the consumer excited for next years…

Kobe and Lebron were and still the best NBA players of their era. Basketball fan or not, you have probably heard or had a strong debate. Who is a greater player: Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? Although they have never played a single playoff game against each other, the comparison is inevitable. Both came to the NBA out of high school, both have been very dominant since their early years, and both made a huge impact on the league. They are both first-ballot Hall of Famers, with a combined eight…

When was the last time you’ve heard of the New York Mets winning the World Series? Unless you’re a true fan, you probably haven’t. It's been 31 years! They won in 1986. Even though many people ( mostly Yankee fans) laugh at me for still believing in them, I do believe that they have a good chance to win another world championship. My belief comes from the team winning twice in 1969 and 1986, and how they have come so close many times. They have a strong chance to come back in the next…

young age and a passion for the game. A sport, where most fathers and his family cannot wait to watch their favorite MLB team clinch the playoffs and, battle for a chance to play in the World Series. Come the month October, Bars, Sports Restaurants, and Living rooms across America are filled to maximum capacity with nervous but, excited fans to watch the MLB playoffs and World Series. One of the biggest fears as a pitcher in the game of baseball, is to throw a pitch that will lead to one of the…

Ortiz was a key cog of three world championship teams, hitting another 17 home runs in 85 playoff appearance (Baseball Ref: Ortiz.) Even if he was overshadowed by his star teammates, winning only 1 World Series MVP among his three trips, just being part of the team that won Boston’s first championship in 86 years (MLB: Espn) is viewed by many…