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Football fans have been waiting weeks for positive news to come out of the NFL labor dispute for weeks and finally, we may have a little.
The NFL Network’s Albert Breer is reporting that the CBA discussions between the owners and players are “serious,” even though the two sides will not talk over the weekend. Apparently progress is being made under mediator Judge Arthur Boylan and a new Collective Bargaining Agreement may be struck before or just after this month’s draft.
Of course, fans have gotten their hopes up before only to see them dashed. Back when the previous CBA was still in place, the two sides agreed to an extension and some thought that meant the owners and players were serious about agreeing on a new deal. But it wasn’t meant to be and a week later, the lockout began.
At this point, all we can do is hope that progress is actually being made. Nobody outside of the players and owners themselves truly know what’s going on behind closed doors, so maybe a deal will be struck within the next two weeks. Considering the issues at hand, I find it hard to believe that the two sides are any closer now than they were a month ago, and it’s rather disappointing that the players and owners won’t continue talks over the weekend. But at least they’re in mediation and talking. It’s certainly better than the alternative (i.e. leaving everything in the hands of the court system).
Lenny Dykstra has had a rough go of things since he officially retired in 1998 at the age of 35. He’s been arrested for sexual harassment of a 17-year-old female, has been accused of using offensive terms when speaking about Blacks, women, and homosexuals, was also accused of sexual assault, credit card fraud, writing bad checks, was named on the 2007 Mitchell Report and yes, is now being charged with bankruptcy fraud.
According to a report by the New York Post, the former Mets and Phillies star was charged with bankruptcy fraud for allegedly selling items from his $18-million mansion without permission. After filing for bankruptcy in July of 2009, Dykstra apparently destroyed and sold property that was part of the bankruptcy estate without the permission of the trustee.
Apparently the items he was selling ranged from sports memorabilia to a $50,000 sink. Now, I’m no financial whiz but I would assume if you’re having issues with debt, buying a $50,000 sink probably isn’t the best idea. I mean, a quick Google search resulted in this $342.48 Moen 22356 18’ Gauge Single Basin Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink, which includes free shipping. Me thinks $50K is a little much for one sink.
If you read through his Wikipedia page, it’s a wonder how this guy hasn’t spent serious time in jail. Seems like a real shady character to me. And when I say “shady,” I mean he likes to partake in illegal things and somehow evades punishment.
Yesterday, I ran through the first round using Dean Olivers Four Factors of winning. For an overview, click here.
SECOND ROUND
#1 Chicago vs. #4 Orlando
| TEAM | PACE | eFG% | TOR | ORR | FT/FGA | eFG%a | TORa | DRR | FT/FGAa | OEFF | DEFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI | 92.9 | .501 | .135 | .294 | .227 | .463 | .136 | .762 | .222 | 105.5 | 97.4 |
| ORL | 93.4 | .521 | .145 | .261 | .227 | .475 | .134 | .769 | .219 | 105.5 | 98.9 |
| -.020 | .010 | .033 | .000 | .012 | .002 | -.007 | -.003 | 0.0 | 1.5 |
These two teams are pretty evenly matched, with the Bulls leading in four categories to the Magic’s three. Chicago is a little better defensively and has home court advantage. I think point guard play will be the difference in this series and while I do like Jameer Nelson, he’s no Derrick Rose.
College football will enforce several new rule changes for next season, including one in which touchdowns will be taken away if a player taunts before he reaches the end zone.
In previous years, a 15-yard penalty was assessed on the extra point attempt, 2-point conversion attempt or the ensuing kickoff. According to ESPN.com, penalties called after the player crosses the goal line will still be assessed on those plays, but now live-ball fouls will be assessed at the spot of the foul or the score could be eliminated completely.
Also, if a referee sees that you’re having too much fun in the stands, armed security guards will usher you out of the stadium and banish you from further events. The NCAA apparently wanted to add a “lashing rule” in which fans and players could be lashed olden days-style, but they could not get it approved.
I’m kidding about the lashing rule, of course, but I do wonder about these judgment call rules. What if a defensive player intercepts a pass and on the way to the end zone, sticks his finger up in the air to celebrate? Is that considered taunting? Because by the letter of the law, I’m sure it is in some officials’ eyes. Where do we draw the line here?
I don’t think there’s any room in the game for choreographed dance routines, pointing the ball towards an opponent or even high-stepping the final 10 yards into the end zone. But the NCAA is inviting disaster by installing a rule that takes away touchdowns and you just know there will be examples of players getting away with certain acts, while others are penalized for “taunting.” I don’t know what the answer is here, but I can see how problem can and will arise because of this enforcement.
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