Sexy Reporting

ESPN might have made the best decision in the world of sports reporting when they hired Erin Andrews. She is the most beautiful woman in reporting! Yeah that's a bold statement, and it's open to debate. Voice your opinion. Tell me she isn't, or show me someone who is more beautiful.

Alex Rodriguez

It really isn't Alex Rodriguez's fault.

How many times have you done something wrong because you knew you wouldn't get caught? Alex Rodriguez was doing just that. Major League Baseball's testing policies are just not strict enough, and Boston's David Ortiz mentioned this in an interview. I also agreed with him when he said that the penalties weren't harsh enough when someone tests positive. It is the job of the governing body of any group to enforce their rules. If the League isn't going to administer tests, the players are going to use every advantage at their disposable. And with deep pockets, the players can use a lot.

Athletes, for the most part, can take great pride in how good they are at their profession. They want to be the best, especially when being the best gets the player a bigger contract. Why shouldn't a person be able to buy a huge house, a fast car, and expensive jewelry?

Winter Coats

The purpose of a winter coat is, primarily, to keep the individual wearing it warm. The second purpose of the coat is to make the wearer look good. When a shopper finds a coat that satisfies these purposes, they look at the price tag (depending on their income). If the coat is affordable, the person purchases the coat. If the coat is not worth the price, the shopper shops on.

How often do you do this? How often do you think, "That's just too expensive. I'll look for something cheaper." The front office personnel of NFL teams shop the same way for players. If they think they can spend less for a less notable player, but still get the same performance as a more notable player, they will do it.

The problem with bargain shopping is that you don't always get the coat that keeps you warm...

Fanhood

I love almost everything about football. But I can't understand how fans can hate a team. At work today, I heard many people say they were rooting for Arizona just because they are Cincinnati fans and hated Pittsburgh. Hatred is a strong feeling. I can't grasp how a person can hate an organization or player when they most likely have never even come into contact with them. James Harrison may have hurt your feelings when tackling a Bengal, but he never did anything to specifically target one of these haters.

I posted on my Facebook Status today something good about the Steelers, and a friend of mine told me to trade in my Bengals jersey because I'm not a true Bengals fan. If hating someone I've never met is a necessity to being a fan, I won't cheer anymore. I'll just enjoy the game, no matter who is playing.