I'm back!
Well, sorta. This time difference is not conducive to following baseball. But, ironically, we get more baseball coverage than Olympic games coverage. Ironic but irritating. As an athlete and as a coach, I care about the Games. I understand the issue of broadcast rights, but if the designated station isn't going to cover all, it should turn over the rest of the coverage to a cooperative and not-immediate-competition station, like ESPN or BBC Sports. ARGH.
We haven't yet gotten SlingBox set up. Which adds to my frustration further. Especially since the only technically inclined person in the family.... is me. And I'm halfway across the globe from where the SlingBox is sitting right. now.
Anyway, when I found myself glancing up at a game recap on ESPN above the treadmill to catch a 10-12 score then after a few huffs and puffs, look up to see 16-16, I knew it was time to set up my baseball routine.
When I realised I didn't even recognise the pitcher's name, I knew I lost my touch.
When I realised I had a colleague whose 11 year old son loves the Red Sox even though neither parent is baseball-inclined, I knew I suddenly had a responsibility to not only impress but also educate the kid.
So, I'm back. Will be blogging within a few days once I read up and catch up on the Red Sox changes from the past two months. Yes, I know Manny is gone. Yes, I know who Bay is. I'm not that out of touch.
We haven't yet gotten SlingBox set up. Which adds to my frustration further. Especially since the only technically inclined person in the family.... is me. And I'm halfway across the globe from where the SlingBox is sitting right. now.
Anyway, when I found myself glancing up at a game recap on ESPN above the treadmill to catch a 10-12 score then after a few huffs and puffs, look up to see 16-16, I knew it was time to set up my baseball routine.
When I realised I didn't even recognise the pitcher's name, I knew I lost my touch.
When I realised I had a colleague whose 11 year old son loves the Red Sox even though neither parent is baseball-inclined, I knew I suddenly had a responsibility to not only impress but also educate the kid.
So, I'm back. Will be blogging within a few days once I read up and catch up on the Red Sox changes from the past two months. Yes, I know Manny is gone. Yes, I know who Bay is. I'm not that out of touch.
Welcome back. I agree about the Olympics coverage. Whatever is not selected to be televised should be fair game for competing networks.
Michael Norton
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Thanks, Michael. Have you settled into your new blogging homes? I need to import my bookmarks. As if my moving wasn't enough to deal with, I had to replace my laptop as well!
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