Unnecessary Roughness
The new millenium
Patrick Ritter
December 21, 1999

What will happen to sports in the new millenium? When January 1, 2000 is here, how will things be different?

With all the hype surrounding the big "transitions", I get the idea that some believe the world will suddenly change because it is a new millenium. Sorry, but sports, and everything else, will be just about the same on January 1st as it will be on December 31, 1999.

But, if the sports world could suddenly change, we'd never miss this things:

Dancing Fat Lineman

Wow, you sacked the quarterback. Now, tak all 270 pounds of yourself back to the defensive huddle. Save that nasty dance for the club.

"I wanna thank God"

Why aren't players honest? I want to hear a holdout wide receiver accept an Espy and say, "I want to thank my new $8 million contract for making this all possible."

Then we hear comments like, "The Lord was with us today for the victory." People actually think that some religious fiqure is watching football and filling out scorecards? Take the offensive lineman out for a few beers after the game, they are the ones who need a little more credit.

Steve McGraw

Some players and fans over the years have liked the Trojan coach, and others certainly have not. The most common complaint is that he shows little respect for his players.

It's time to snap out of dreamworld. Fat boys are still dancing on ESPN, money players are still thanking God for their $50,000 pinky rings, and McGraw is still sitting on the East bench with the usual smug grin.

A few people will get one of their milenium wishes. This is my last column for the Orange and Black.

Updated 12/24/99 by Mike Bowser