Sideline Reporting a Distraction at the College World Series…For Good Reason!
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by user LastRow
Well, now that the U.S. Open is buried somewhere in that Oakmont rough, thus closes the book on a month of championships galore. Once again after the glorified horse back racing tour ended yet again in no triple-crown winner for this year, the sporting world was handing out trophies faster than Pacman Jones throws around C-Notes in a strip club…Or is that sprays bullets in a strip club? Either way, that’s pretty difficult to do. In the past month we’ve had the French Open, Women’s Softball, the NCAA Lacrosse Championships, the Stanley Cup Finals, the NBA Finals and the U.S. Open. Out of all of these championships the best one which gave us the most theater, the most drama, the one that kept us awake was the U.S. Open. Yes, surprisingly enough a golf tournament out of all the rest was the one keeping us on pins & needles, (perhaps that’s why my entire body hurts).
So where do we go from here? Well, the football publications have hit newsstands, but the flying pigskins are a month away from coming out of hibernation. Although may I suggest something, if one tries sleeping with one of these publications it might make the situation better. I’m sure the ball & chain won’t mind…If she does, well it’s safe to say that she doesn’t understand you nor will she ever! This little idea of mine doesn’t come without warning….Please be advised of paper cuts if you do decide to try this! Paper cuts can hurt like the dickens!
However this "dead period" in sports, the boys of summer take center stage…Only until the first fight among teammates happens during two-a-days. Although, there’s one last championship trophy to be handed out and I’m not talking about the long awaited rematch between Joey Chestnut & Kobayashi in Coney Island to see who’s better at reverse regurgitation. It’s the one time of year that the sporting world recognizes that Omaha, Nebraska really does exist…Well, at least it does for two weeks anyway! For these two weeks in the nations heartland baseball in the summer actually means something. Where funnel cakes and a hearty dose of "PING" becomes top priority in ones diet. Is there anything better than watching individuals step to the plate with rocket launchers in hand? This is college baseball…Not everyday one can witness a called shot headed straight for Lincoln like an asteroid!
Is there anything better than competing for a championship? Few would argue with that notion…"I don't want to hide from the fact that the kids are going to be excited," Louisville Cardinals Coach Dan McDonnell said. That pretty much sums it up right there! Although, I know what you mean, Dan…Those funnel cakes at the CWS are to die for! I get so excited when that combination of dough & sugar hits my tongue…It gives me that warm and fuzzy feeling inside. They’re certainly a far cry from IHOP’s!
Going along with trying to claim a championship is several distractions…The team that does the best job eliminating those combined with excelling on Rosenblatt’s diamond is a very good recipe for success. While Omaha poses several of these with of course the most dominant being just playing the game of baseball. Just believe me…Watch the tape…How can anybody concentrate on baseball and trying to win a national championship at a time like this! Damn you ESPN! Where’s Herold Reynolds! This gives "HUGGING" a whole new meaning! And that fuzzy feeling that the funnel cakes offer, well, eat your heart out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIP7a9Z-YBM
All those in favor of cuddling up next to an Erin Andrews publication…Say, "I"!
