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Spring Time, At Last

I think it’s safe to say spring is finally here in Dallas, and that can only mean one thing. It’s the best time of the year for sports fans. The warmer weather means sports are returning for a new season. Nascar is back. Golf is back, although without Tiger. Football has the draft hype, and it’s during primetime this year.

There’s truly something for every sports fan, and for me baseball is back.

The swing of the bat and ball hitting the glove means the warm temperatures are here. Most people associate warmer weather preceding baseball, but I think the opposite.

Baseball brings the warm weather.

This year is turning out to be the most excited I’ve been in years when it comes to baseball. I can afford to go to more games, and the Texas Rangers are legitimate contenders, with pitching no less. Money use to be an issue making the trip from Denton to Arlington, but now there are no excuses.

In 2008, I got a chance to have a private lunch with Rangers GM Jon Daniels. I can’t remember exactly the questions I asked him, but I certainly remember the answers. He flat out told me 2010 is the year things change happens. I’ve been telling Ranger fans every day since then.

The year is 2010 and Mr. Daniels has done nothing since then to change my mind. It might have been that day I really became a Jon Daniels fan, and anchored my fandom with the Rangers. Let’s face it wasn’t easy over the last decade.

Although, I’m not getting my hopes up for a World Series Championship this year, it would be a disappointment if they didn’t get close. The hype and excitement is spilling out from the players and management, and that really makes me ecstatic as a fan.

I have a theory that until the Rangers at least make the playoffs no Dallas sports team will win a championship. If my theory, turns out the 2010 season could be pandemonium for the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.

Baseball is here, and let’s enjoy the ride for another great season.

Wishing for Good Hockey in Dallas

After sitting here watching a great hockey game between the USA and Canada, I can’t help but wonder what happened to good hockey in Dallas? I remember the years when Dallas was one of the best teams in the league, going to the Stanley Cup twice in a row.

I think there are a lot of reasons, but I think it might start at the top. Tom Hicks is bankrupt. He has already sold the Texas Rangers, and now it’s time to sell the Dallas Stars too.

Mark Cuban even talked about buying a share of the Stars. Who knows how much influence the NHL has on the teams’ plans. The Stars are in financial woes.

Regardless of whether Mr. Hicks can afford the team or not, there’s a dark cloud over the Dallas Stars. There isn’t anything to get excited about in Dallas when your team goes to overtime and loses every time. What happened to the big names and stars in the NHL?

I love Mike Modano, but he’s about to retire after a long and Hall of Fame career.

That doesn’t mean hockey is dead in Dallas though. There are plenty of fans and good teams in the area, just not the Dallas Stars.

I’m actually a huge hockey fan and will watch a good hockey game, but it’s rough watching a bad team. Good hockey is awesome to watch, but bad hockey is brutal.

There just isn’t that much good hockey on when the best games are on NBC and ESPN once a week.

I await the day when the Dallas Stars will be watchable again, because hockey is one of the greatest sports to watch.

Confident Again In Mavericks

At the beginning of the season almost everyone would tell you the best teams in the NBA were the Lakers and Cavs. Some might have even thrown Denver in there. It’s why I couldn’t excited about my favorite basketball team, the Dallas Mavericks.

Every time I saw a game and a Mavericks victory, my excitement was always kept in check by one statement. The Mavericks are not better than the Lakers.

Now, everything is different. The Mavericks made what looks to be a brilliant trade and have become one of the premier teams in the league once again. Dallas should be in the conversation in the best team in the league especially after wins against the Lakers and Hawks.

Enough of those excuses LA.

Maybe Josh Howard really was the bad apple on the team. I’m not saying Howard was all negative, but even a little can kill the spirit of a team. The Mavericks certainly have the swing in their step now.

Usually, it takes time for a team to gel with new team members. Not so with the Mavericks.

The new acquisitions were thrown into the fire early and succeeded.

All aboard the Mavericks train. It’s going a long ways.

Check back next week for baseball coverage

Super Bowl 44 Thoughts

Well, that was certainly a great game to watch. It was one of the best games I’ve seen all year and among the best ever. I’m not only talking about the Saints victory either.

As far as the actual game goes, there was a little bit of everything. A goal line stand is always fun to watch and talk about. The onside kick was absolutely crazy and genius at the same time.

That kick won the game for the Saints. It gave them the momentum and overwhelming confidence. Say what you want about momentum, but the truth speaks for itself.

The game also had a very smooth feel to it. The referees kept the whistles in their mouths and let the game go. Did you notice how quick the game went?

I think the whole game was played in roughly three hours. The NFL might be on to something with the early evening start.

This year’s Super Bowl is now the most watched program in television history. Move over MASH. I don’t think there’s any doubt the NFL is now America’s favorite sport.

The New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts isn’t exactly a game which you would expect to break viewing records.

The one thing that continues to get worse and worse is the commercials. It’s never good when the commercial you remember the most is one with chickens promoting a free Grand Slam breakfast.

I think I’ll put something up on the commercials next week. I have a theory the Daytona 500 has better commercials. Last year, that was certainly the case.

This is the greatest time of year for sports guys, and it’s only just beginning. Enjoy it.

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