I couldn't believe the headline or the news release. While I haven't attended a Biddy Basketball game in years, I always assumed children would have the opportunity to be introduced to basketball and able to play the game through the Salvation Army's Biddy Basketball program. After all, my little brother and a hundred of my … Continue reading The end of Biddy Basketball in Wichita
Author: MermaidofthePlains
A (Wu) Shocker in Allen Field House
Again, a busy sports week. Or two. I was disappointed to see Jerry Sloan leave the Utah Jazz. How can you not respect Coach Sloan? One of my favorite playoff rivalries were the Bulls vs. Jazz. Jordan and Pippen vs. Malone and Stockton. Very sad to see the end of an incredible era. MLB spring training has begun, … Continue reading A (Wu) Shocker in Allen Field House
Boots we hate to wear
When a longtime friend of mine was diagnosed with peritoneal cancer, her best friend told her not to give up, it was time to get out the boots, lace 'em up, and go to battle. Her best friend already had hers on, laced tight. We all have them. That special pair of boots stored in the … Continue reading Boots we hate to wear
Superstitious Bundle of Wheat
Since I attended the KU/Missouri game at Allen Field House on Monday evening, my Shox lost at home to a very beatable SIU team and I came down with two days of the stomach flu. Needless to say, I will not be returning to Lawrence any time soon. I'm totally superstitious. I paint my toenails orange during … Continue reading Superstitious Bundle of Wheat
Movin’ on
So, this was the first time in many years I didn't truly watch the Super Bowl. It was on in the other room, background noise while I caught up on bills, emails, etc. I know the Packers won. Any time I heard the crowd noise get a little louder, I ventured to the bedroom to see … Continue reading Movin’ on
Old habits or why I can’t cheer for Green Bay
Rick Reilly gives you every reason why football fans should be cheering for the Packers come Sunday. I have to agree with a lot of his points. Packers have history. Lots of history. And they have true fans. Once a cheesehead, always a cheesehead. And because they are the last little town to keep their … Continue reading Old habits or why I can’t cheer for Green Bay
Sporty Spice
Not that it's a slow sporting news week, but I thought I'd post on a more personal note. Okay, so maybe I'm still licking my NFC championship loss wounds. I admit. Losing to Green Bay has been a bitter pill to choke on and spit out. And I'm a slightly miffed that while WSU continues to … Continue reading Sporty Spice
Best intentions
Intent: purpose; aim intentional: done by intention or design; intended intention: a determination to act in a certain way; purpose, aim (synonyms: intent, design, objective, Goal) The past few weeks this word seems to be following me, showing up in various places, blogs, conversations, even a PDF file for getting in shape. For a sports-crazed … Continue reading Best intentions
Beating a three-day-old dead horse
Yes, that three-day-old dead horse is Jay Cutler and his infamous knee. While others were busy on Sunday tweet-lynching Cutler and questioning the toughness of the guy, I was just disappointed our offensive efforts fell flat in the first half. I never questioned if he was truly hurt. After all, wasn't this the same QB who spent most … Continue reading Beating a three-day-old dead horse
Pride and Joy
It's only a few days until the biggest game of the season. At least, it is for Bears and Packers fans. This game is bigger than the Super Bowl. Much bigger. Pride is on the line. Lines of loyalty have been drawn in the sand. It's us versus them. And just what does this game … Continue reading Pride and Joy
Mermaid of the Plains 