In less than 24 hours I have to eat my words. I was wrong. Yesterday, in a post titled “First Shoe Drops”, I expressed skepticism that the US vote for FIFA President would be cast against the incumbent, Sepp Blatter. I wrongly assumed that Sunil Gulati, President of the US Federation [USSF] would … [Read more...] about Courageous Act [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Doug Logan
First Shoe Drops [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
The overnight news was stunning. In an early morning raid at a fancy hotel in Zurich, Swiss police arrested a gaggle of FIFA officials. Americans who are used to our traditional “perp walks” had to be disappointed: no firearms, no handcuffs, and no meat wagons. The subjects were detained in a … [Read more...] about First Shoe Drops [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
The Tulips Are Out [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
The month of May is bracketed by two floral parentheses. The month begins with the bursting of tulips and ends with the lusty blooming of ant-infested peonies around Memorial Day. In between we will see and smell lilacs, hydrangea and iris. In the tropics we have experienced the all-too-short … [Read more...] about The Tulips Are Out [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Baltimore and Bruce [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
I love the city of Baltimore. I attended University of Baltimore Law School in the late 60’s. I became a fan of the Orioles when they had two Robinsons and a gentle giant named Boog. Manager Earl Weaver perfected the art of the theatrical rant and grew tomatoes in the bullpen. They had four … [Read more...] about Baltimore and Bruce [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Get Off My Lawn [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
I can get into “cranky old man” mode pretty easily. I usually feel I have adapted to modern times. I have acquiesced to the necessary technological gadgets of this era, and have, in some cases, become an “early adopter”. I am a discerning consumer of contemporary culture including music, film, … [Read more...] about Get Off My Lawn [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Dancing in the Dark [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
The grainy cell-phone video footage was of poor quality. However, the action was unmistakable. Adam Levine, brilliant frontman for the band Maroon 5, and crusty judge on The Voice, was being accosted by a female fan while he was singing on-stage. The incident took place on Monday night, April 6th … [Read more...] about Dancing in the Dark [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Pete and Monica [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
What do Monica Lewinski and Pete Rose have in common? Both made big mistakes several decades ago. For both, their transgressions offended the moral indignation of the self-styled pure of heart. Both have paid a huge price in the cruel marketplace of celebrity pundits and voyeurs. Both were guilty … [Read more...] about Pete and Monica [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Win the Goat [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
A counterintuitive proposition is one that defies perceived logic or common sense. Science based truths are said to be counterintuitive when they fly in the face of emotions, and other cognitive processes outside of rationality. The most famous brain teaser related to this paradox is named the … [Read more...] about Win the Goat [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
What I Can’t Teach [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
As the winter snows begin to melt, and we try to survive the absurdity of Daylight Savings Time, we have reached the advent of “interviewing season”. Those who are completing their final year of schooling are trying to land the perfect job. Others are competing for internships. Bonuses have been … [Read more...] about What I Can’t Teach [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Life After Killing [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Last week I read a powerful essay posted on The New York Times Opinion website. The piece, titled “How We Learned to Kill”, was subsequently published in last Sunday’s print edition. The author, Timothy Kudo, is a Marine captain and graduate student at New York University who was deployed to Iraq in … [Read more...] about Life After Killing [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
