Philosophy
Laptops and iPads are now used extensively in sports. From scouting to playbooks, like everything else it is all going electronic. If allowed during games, coaches and players could analyze opponents' tendencies and pick up on weaknesses with statistical and video applications designed to allow them to see things they could not see. It would take the game to a higher level. But is that level sportsmanlike? Is the use of the computer like better training or is it like a corked bat? Would it remove an element from sport that needs to be essentially human? Should computers be allowed in the dugout and on the sideline?
- Drinking Games
I had lunch yesterday with a Playground regular and had an interesting discussion about an element of college policy. Underage students are not allowed to possess alcohol, those of age are, but even those who may legally purchase and imbibe are not allowed...
- How Good Is Too Good For Little League?
Confused, Maybe Not sent me the link to this article about a nine year old boy who can throw around 40 miles per hour. He is not allowed to pitch because he throws that fast. The opposing coaches claim that it is a safety issue, that they are afraid of...
- Age Limits And The Olympics
If the Chinese gymnasts were underage (and there seems little to suggest they were not), then that would be problematic because China would have knowingly broken the rules to give themselves an advantage. But should that advantage be given to all? If...
- Big Blinds? Ditch The Sunglasses.
When the PGA was asked to accommodate golfer Casey Martin?s disability, they could have learned a thing or two from the World Poker Tour ? it?s amazing how they?ve been able to make provisions for so many blind players. O.k., the guy sitting in the big...
- How Big A Deal Is It If Nadal's Uncle Was Coaching Him?
There was a dust-up at the French Open, in which Roger Federer accused his arch-rival Rafael Nadal of cheating. The claim was that he was being coached by his Uncle Toni from the stands. If you are unfamiliar with tennis, you might wonder why this would...
Philosophy
Should Computers Be Allowed on the Sidelines?
Laptops and iPads are now used extensively in sports. From scouting to playbooks, like everything else it is all going electronic. If allowed during games, coaches and players could analyze opponents' tendencies and pick up on weaknesses with statistical and video applications designed to allow them to see things they could not see. It would take the game to a higher level. But is that level sportsmanlike? Is the use of the computer like better training or is it like a corked bat? Would it remove an element from sport that needs to be essentially human? Should computers be allowed in the dugout and on the sideline?
- Drinking Games
I had lunch yesterday with a Playground regular and had an interesting discussion about an element of college policy. Underage students are not allowed to possess alcohol, those of age are, but even those who may legally purchase and imbibe are not allowed...
- How Good Is Too Good For Little League?
Confused, Maybe Not sent me the link to this article about a nine year old boy who can throw around 40 miles per hour. He is not allowed to pitch because he throws that fast. The opposing coaches claim that it is a safety issue, that they are afraid of...
- Age Limits And The Olympics
If the Chinese gymnasts were underage (and there seems little to suggest they were not), then that would be problematic because China would have knowingly broken the rules to give themselves an advantage. But should that advantage be given to all? If...
- Big Blinds? Ditch The Sunglasses.
When the PGA was asked to accommodate golfer Casey Martin?s disability, they could have learned a thing or two from the World Poker Tour ? it?s amazing how they?ve been able to make provisions for so many blind players. O.k., the guy sitting in the big...
- How Big A Deal Is It If Nadal's Uncle Was Coaching Him?
There was a dust-up at the French Open, in which Roger Federer accused his arch-rival Rafael Nadal of cheating. The claim was that he was being coached by his Uncle Toni from the stands. If you are unfamiliar with tennis, you might wonder why this would...