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Chicago Cubs Mental Ineptitude Becoming Routine

Posted: 19th June 2010 by Carl Stine in MLB
As a lifelong Cubs fan, I am used to watching failure. From the infamous Bartman ball, to being swept out of the playoffs by the Dodgers in 2008, inability to win games has been a hallmark of Chicago Cubs baseball. This season, however, has been even more difficult to watch than usual due to the slew of mental errors and unforced mistakes. Today, for instance, when Ted Lilly threw a double play ball ...

Michael Jordan, and What I Learned About Life

Posted: 10th September 2009 by Carl Stine in NBA
While some folks hate Michael Jordan and everything he stands for (John Stockton) others worship him with a blind adoration, turning a blind eye to his every fault. Me, I learned some things from Michael. Mainly about fathers...you see, my dad is a pastor, but he has always been a basketball fan. When I was a kid he even coached for a while. My first introduction to Michael was when my dad and ...