What You Think

Well, those who know me knew this was going to come up...is it OK for teams and colleges to continue to use the Native American symbols as their name and mascot? As the Cleveland Indians (MLB) have used the "Indian" image since it's inception the argument of tradition is the ongoing reason...or the Washington Redskins (NFL) using the most descriptive of them all...or the North Dakota Fighting Sioux (NCAA) using the tribal symbol...or the Atlanta Braves (MLB) using the obvious...or the Florida St. Seminoles (NCAA)...well, here goes...being a Native American....my thoughts go to comparative representations of like...whites or blacks or Jews or Mormons or ...even worse...you wouldn't allow that so how is this allowed? In reality it probably was supposed to be a fighting nature of sorts...but you could make a case for a lot of garbage...so enough with the tradition crap and find another symbol that would be easier to swallow...get real people!

As I have been saying for over a year now...the GM of the Padres, Kevin Towers, has to go through a change in ownership and whether he weathers the storm is up in the air...my feeling is he did what was needed, but took him too long to make the adjustments...maybe with better direction he will thrive...

Remember, just remember...when the Dux got ripped by Boise and the TB popped the taunting Bronco? Sure you do...and Blount (the TB) got the boot for the season (sort of)...well, Orygun had him continue to practice throughout his suspended senior season...well...as I suggested...the rumor is he is coming out to play due to good behavior...

Be cool...