Things that Scare Me in Sports
Dave Betancourt | Sports Section Manager
Okay, so how do you make the sports world relate to Halloween? Easily. There are plenty of scary things in sports--there's ACL injuries, broken bones and all that stuff, but here are the things that are really scary.
Marty Schottenheimer calling the shots as a GM and a coach. Besides the fact that his offense looks like the beginning scenes of The Little Giants, he’s also a militant in an era where players aren’t trying to be disciplined when they’re making millions of dollars. Combine that with the inhabitants of D.C. who have about zilch when it comes to patience and you’ve got an ugly situation.
Speaking of Marty, coaches who try to be GMs as well is not only scary, but flat out stupid. Where's Bill Parcels when you need him?
Trent Dilfer. It's one of the greatest mysteries in America, Trent Dilfer keeps on winning. What is going on? This is the guy that absolutely nobody wanted in the offseason, but wherever he goes he keeps getting wins. Can't you just see this on Unsolved Mysteries?
Shawn Kemp not being able to jump anymore. Remember when Shawn Kemp would have dunks so nasty you would slap your hand on your forehead? Now it's just Kemp, or should I say Klump, attempting reverse layups while barely getting off the ground. Not pretty.
Michael Strahan's teeth. Okay, Michael Strahan has, like, boo-koo money and he just won't get that gap fixed. Come on, Mike, I know you've got the loot, make a trip to the ortho man, please. Then again, when you're one of the best defensive ends in the league, you do what you want to do.
Michael Jordan in a Wizards uniform. Hey, I'm from D.C. and I'll be the first to tell you Jordan playing for the Wiz is one of the coolest things in the history of D.C. sports, but it's just going to take a while for me to get used to not seeing him in white and red.
Let us not forget Dennis Rodman.
The Hogettes. Hey, I'm a Skins fan, but four fat guys dressed in drag with big snouts is just out there, man.
Ricky Williams dancing. Hey, don't act like you didn't see that Direct TV commercial.
Sports stories that talk about scary things in sports.
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Dave always writes great articles. He is just a natural.
Name: Jeff Year: Senior Major: English Comments:
Betancourt is indeed one helluva writer, isn't he? Be sure to check his stuff out in the Tartan too.
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Great Article Dave!!!!!! You are the only reason I read Whim!!!!!! Keep it up!!!!!!!!!
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Great Article Dave!!!!!! You are the only reason I read Whim!!!!!! Keep it up!!!!!!!!!
