OPINION
Chip Shots: Wrong, Right, A Week In The Life
Exactly one year ago this weekend I was discussing how my previous week’s column was wrong about daylight saving time’s correct weekend starting point. This year, I was wrong about something I posted last week… again.
The Penalty Box: Friendly Rivals
With the Tigers knocked out of the boys’ sectional tournament on its opening night, I was staring at a basketball-free weekend last Friday and Saturday for the second time in three weeks. I spent time with my family on Friday. We had a birthday party to go to and it …
Chip Shots:
We’ve had a few area boys’ high school teams end their seasons this week, and the prospect of The Basketball League (TBL) launching a franchise in Warsaw would feed the need for live basketball as prep and college basketball draws to their respective closes.
The Penalty Box: Time To Deal With The Transgender Issue
At the urging of some of this column’s most loyal followers, I have decided to address the issue of transgender athletes in Indiana High School sports. Again, we must start with some foundational ground rules.
Chip Shots: Are You Followin’ Me?
In the same spirit as the Manning brothers’ Monday Night Football (MNF) alternate telecast, the NBA All-Star Game will have an alternate broadcast featuring the usual Inside The NBA hosts, Ernie Johnson, Chuck Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal. Draymond Green will join the crew to watch the game and …
Howe In The World: Still Some Magic In Radio
One of the great memories I have of childhood was the gift of an AM transistor radio. It was about the size of an index card, as thick as maybe three decks of cards, had a black leather carrying case and it was a device that allowed me to violate …
The Penalty Box: A Matter Of Honor
I read with a lot of interest the story in the Times Union last week about the Wawasee School Board meeting. The school board has been approached with the concept of naming the football stadium at Wawasee after Harry J. Michael. Not everyone believes this is a good idea.
The Penalty Box: A Role Reminder
No matter what segment of life we are talking about, a clear hierarchy of leadership is pretty important to the overall success of that segment. It’s true in families, in businesses and organizations, in churches and in sports.
Chip Shots: No Ambien In Your House? Keep Reading
I’m feeling self-indulgent this week. If you don’t have Ambien at home, just keep reading. . Props to my editor as I unapologetically take another swing at Class 6A high school football sectional alignments.
The Penalty Box: Kickers Dreams Are Coming True
I have a secret. I don’t consider it an earth-shattering secret. You may even find it not a big deal. Actually, you probably will feel that way—I understand. Here it is: I grew up wanting to be a football kicker.
Chip Shots: No Seeding? Be Thankful
I wondered how a complete month’s separation of boys’ and girls’ basketball post-seasons would fly, but it works out nicely. Hats off to the IHSAA. Otherwise, in rare cases, some schools would be making schleps in two straight weeks to Indianapolis to watch their boys’ and girls’ teams play for …
The Penalty Box: The Draw, The Drama, And The Punk
Once again, the small brain inside this large skull of mine has so many thoughts floating around in a circle like a parade inside it that I just can’t lock into one. So here comes as many as I can fit in today.
Chip Shots: Tiger Baseball Facilities, Playing The Hand You’re Dealt
There are numerous recent and in-progress renovations among Warsaw Community High School’s athletic facilities. A new tennis court is due for completion by the arrival of the spring sports season. The school added the Tiger Recreational Athletic Center during the 2019-2020 scholastic athletic season. The new painting and woodwork on …
