Monday, December 20, 2010

The Dime

Welcome to the first installation of The Dime.  Basically this will be a column updated regularly pertaining to a topic that I am "burning" about.  This could be from any sport and will typically be the most controversial portion of the blog (with the possible exception of my can't miss picks which seem to miss regularly).  Enjoy and feel free to comment with any of your own thoughts or even some ideas for future Dimes.

The Eagle that Seems to Fly a Little Too High
As I was watching the end of the Giants-Eagles game yesterday I couldn't help but smile watching Michael Vick dominate the fourth-quarter as if he was playing against some no-name JUCO team.  Vick led the Eagles to a miraculous comeback and should be solidly commended for his efforts on and off the field following his prison sentence.  Michael Vick has done everything he has been asked and more, revitalizing a team that was in much need of fresh face following the departure of Donovan McNabb.

But....this column isn't about the superhuman abilities of Vick, rather the super UN-inspiring actions of Desean Jackson.  The play itself: A breathtaking 61-yard punt return that highlighted every ounce of what makes Jackson THE most electric player in the NFL.  Then, of course, came the egotistical theatrics that also accompany the Eagle wide-receiver.  Take a look:




Amazing. Ridiculous. Stupid.  All come to mind when I watch this.  Note to Mr. Jackson: You're good.  You know it, we know it.  Stop with the pre-endzone celebrations.  They're lame and outdated and nobody wants to see them, especially your true fans.  Another example of these actions:



Another display of shear talent gone to waste with a disgusting display of poor sportsmanship.  I'm sure many of you feel as I do and then there are many that don't.  Some love it.  Growing up in Miami I was surrounded by people embracing this type of showmanship.  Personally the hand-the-ball-to-the-ref dance is much mroe effective.

But hey, what can you do?

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