Athletic correctness

[osorojo]

You proclaim "People who mention free speech [me] are against free speech." [See above] I concede the point. Your argument Trumps all objection.












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[osorojo]

What we have here is a generation gap, a big generation gap! During several years of the 1960's Cornell fans assumed Big Red Men's hockey would win the Ivy league, figured they would go to the D-1 hockey playoffs, and even complained when they did not win the D-1 national hockey championship. It's not like that any more. Today Cornell men's hockey fans are very sensitive to any statement which might possibly be construed as a criticism of the current hockey program. (See Above)

[Trotsky]

What we have here is a generation gap, a big generation gap! During several years of the 1960's Cornell fans assumed Big Red Men's hockey would win the Ivy league, figured they would go to the D-1 hockey playoffs, and even complained when they did not win the D-1 national hockey championship. It's not like that any more. Today Cornell men's hockey fans are very sensitive to any statement which might possibly be construed as a criticism of the current hockey program. (See Above)

Dude, I have been following this team for 43 years and I have no idea what you are on about.

You're the only person here who likes to hear himself talk more than I.  That's not a good look, trust me.

Less is more.

[RichH]

Dude, I have been following this team for 43 years and I have no idea what you are on about.

You're the only person here who likes to hear himself talk more than I.  That's not a good look, trust me.

Less is more.

It's clear to me: osorojo hates nerds. Nerds who analyze things like sports. Ruining their world.

[Trotsky]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlKDQqKh03Y

[Jeff Hopkins '82]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlKDQqKh03Y

Great movie.  The whole concept ruined baseball, but it was a great movie.

[Trotsky]

I've heard it's an even better book (like The Big Short) but I have not partaken.

[marty]

I've heard it's an even better book (like The Big Short) but I have not partaken.

I'm not into stats and thought the book was fascinating and a well told tale.

[nshapiro]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlKDQqKh03Y

Great movie.  The whole concept ruined baseball, but it was a great movie.

What ruined baseball was the realization by (I think it was) Marlon Byrd that a singles hitter with a .300 avg is worth less than a .240 hitting slugger.  He changed his swing angle, started hitting homers, and got bigger contracts.  He became the role model for the modern baseball player.

In 1980, 11 players had over 100 strikeouts.  Today, over 150 players strike out 100 times in a season.

Now baseball is changing the rules to prevent shifts with 3 infielders on one side of the diamond, or deep on the outfield grass.  These shifts are only effective because upper-cutting players have less bat control and cannot adjust their swings to take advantage of the shift.  

Basically, the game has gone to hell, but I am a moron who used to love it, but still am addicted, even though I am constantly frustrated by lack of fundamentals, unproductive at-bats, and the near disappearance of 'baseball IQ'

[Trotsky]

Basically, the game has gone to hell, but I am a moron who used to love it, but still am addicted, even though I am constantly frustrated by lack of fundamentals, unproductive at-bats, and the near disappearance of 'baseball IQ'

I'm just happy Keith Hernandez has time to post here. B-]

[French Rage]

I've heard it's an even better book (like The Big Short) but I have not partaken.

I'm not into stats and thought the book was fascinating and a well told tale.

Pretty much anything by Michael Lewis kicks ass.  ("Flash Boys" is my personal favorite.)

[jtwcornell91]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlKDQqKh03Y

Great movie.  The whole concept ruined baseball, but it was a great movie.

What ruined baseball was the realization by (I think it was) Marlon Byrd that a singles hitter with a .300 avg is worth less than a .240 hitting slugger.  He changed his swing angle, started hitting homers, and got bigger contracts.  He became the role model for the modern baseball player.

If you ask me, walk-up music ruined baseball, but that's less fundamental.

[George64]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlKDQqKh03Y

Great movie.  The whole concept ruined baseball, but it was a great movie.

What ruined baseball was the realization by (I think it was) Marlon Byrd that a singles hitter with a .300 avg is worth less than a .240 hitting slugger.  He changed his swing angle, started hitting homers, and got bigger contracts.  He became the role model for the modern baseball player.

In 1980, 11 players had over 100 strikeouts.  Today, over 150 players strike out 100 times in a season.

Now baseball is changing the rules to prevent shifts with 3 infielders on one side of the diamond, or deep on the outfield grass.  These shifts are only effective because upper-cutting players have less bat control and cannot adjust their swings to take advantage of the shift.  

Basically, the game has gone to hell, but I am a moron who used to love it, but still am addicted, even though I am constantly frustrated by lack of fundamentals, unproductive at-bats, and the near disappearance of 'baseball IQ'

Aaron Judge hit his 60th home run last night.
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[Scersk '97]

If you ask me, walk-up music ruined baseball, but that's less fundamental.

All things have gone downhill since the invention of the amplifier.

[Beeeej]

I've heard it's an even better book (like The Big Short) but I have not partaken.

I'm not into stats and thought the book was fascinating and a well told tale.

Well, that tears it - I've been keeping it shelved for a while, but I'm bringing it with me to Germany for next week.