Category Archives: sports

It’s Official!

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

“The referee is going to be the most important person in the ring tonight besides the fighters.” George Foreman   There is so much to talk about dear readers. First and foremost, let me give some hearty congratulations to the North … Continue reading →

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Pick A Winner

Posted on March 29, 2017 by

I am a terrible prognosticator. I realize it. I readily admit it. I know why it’s true. I bet with my heart and not with my head. All you have to do is look at my 2017 March Madness Bracket … Continue reading →

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Home Means Nevada

Posted on March 16, 2017 by

“I tell ya, I get no respect. If I was a politician I would be honest.” Rodney Dangerfield   The year was 2004, it was March. We were at a bar in Myrtle Beach or Austin, Texas, or West Palm … Continue reading →

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TV Sports Graphics “Unforced Errors”

Posted on February 4, 2017 by

“A good decision is based on knowledge and not numbers.” Plato   As 2016 turned into 2017 I secretly hoped the folks that head up the graphics departments at various television networks would have finally come to their senses. Oh well. … Continue reading →

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I Long To Be Bowled Over Again

Posted on January 3, 2017 by

We in the Hirshland household are not necessarily resolute people, instead we prefer to think of ourselves as goal oriented. So, at the beginning of each new year we don’t fall prey to the resolution trap and make vague and … Continue reading →

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Arnold Palmer 1929-2016

Posted on September 25, 2016 by

I first wrote this piece on April, 11 2016. Since then Muhammed Ali and now the great Arnold Palmer have passed. May they rest in peace.   “Mama, put my guns in the ground I can’t shoot them anymore. That … Continue reading →

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Just Musing, Pondering and Pandering

Posted on August 20, 2016 by

Pressure is an interesting thing. Many great athletes succumb to it at times, the best in the world embrace it. Those of us who don’t deal with it in any way, shape or meaningful form have no idea. The start … Continue reading →

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A Cut Above

Posted on July 15, 2016 by

This is your captain speaking. Please fasten your seatbelts because we are about to descend deep into the weeds. Thank you for your attention and we will advise when it is safe to move about the cabin again.   The … Continue reading →

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Playing The Woman Card

Posted on July 10, 2016 by

A couple of posts ago wrote about my affinity and enthusiasm for the United States Open Championship. I opined that if you are a golfer or golf fan, it’s a must-see in person kind of event. While that remains my … Continue reading →

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Thanks Tiger

Posted on June 28, 2016 by

“While I continue to work hard on getting healthy, I’m not physically ready to play in this year’s U.S. Open…” so said Tiger Woods on June 8th, 2016 referring to the national championship he has won three times. Woods is … Continue reading →

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