Part III
WHEN I’M KING OF THE WORLD…..
PART III
With apologies to Bill Conlin – Philadelphia Daily News
By John Leon
When I’m King of the World--- People will stop holding up the lines digging for the odd change in their pockets or purse so they can pay the $21.59. Doesn’t that aggravate you? Just hand over $22.00 so the rest of us can get on with our day!
When I’m King of the World - Fans that go to a game will learn to walk on the outer edges of the ballparks so the rest of us can get to our seats. It’s nice that you want to walk around and check things out and that’s all well and good, but contrary to belief, you are NOT the only ones in the park! Do your sightseeing BEFORE the game.
When I’m King of the World – Stop buying cars that you can’t park! We’ve all seen them, the people that just have to buy that $30,000 car and then try to park it. If you can’t drive it then why’d you buy it! Take a lesson if need be.
When I’m King of the World – Broadcasters have to stop making every pitch or every play seem like its life or death. During the playoffs, the Yankees got their first hit in the 3rd inning, while being down 5-0. What do I hear? “Here come the Yankees!” What? You’re kidding right? Can’t it wait until they string 3 or 4 hits together before that statement comes along? By the way, the next hitter grounded into a double play. There go the Yankees?
When I’m King of the World – Every player agent will work for the client instead of his or her own interest. They are there to represent the client, not make the final decisions. That’s up to the player. Stop making demands. Say what you want about A-Rod, but he stepped up a little in the respect category by contacting the Yankees WITHOUT his agent to hammer out a deal. Is he worth all that money? No, but who is? If somebody offered that to me, I couldn’t sign that sucker fast enough.
When I’m King of the World – Sportswriters, such as myself will admit when they’re wrong. I am the first to admit that my emotions sometimes get in the way of a good story. I’ll admit I write better when my emotions are stirred, and I may be wrong about the 2008 Phillies. I wanted Aaron Rowand in Philly, but the moves they’ve made have me thinking that maybe, just maybe, they know more than me. Hard to believe, Harry.
When I’m King of the World – Final thoughts on the 2007-08 Eagles. Does Donovan want to be here and does he want to be “The Man?” Brian Westbrook should be given an extension RIGHT NOW! I believe Brian Dawkins will return next season with a vengeance. He obviously never got healthy and there’s at least one maybe two, more years left in him. The young linebackers will be stars. The offensive line needs to have Max Jean-Gillies in there and move Todd Herremens to the bench or left tackle. Shawn Andrews will take over for Jon Runyun after next year and Winston Justice will be the left tackle also. I know, I know, the last statement maybe was a stretch, but I think he will be a good tackle. And PLEASE will they get a return man?
When I’m King of the World- Everybody will have a better 2008 than they had in 2007. Dave Sholler will become the next superstar-boxing analyst. Mike Gill will have a national radio show. I will be the next Joe Buck, without the TV contract and last but not least, local high school games will be broadcast at least twice a week. The local athletes are starting to get recognition all over the country so why not here?
