A column of random thoughts from the sporting world in August, 2005.
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Two Cents: Athletes Should Provide More Hurricane Relief (9/02/2005)
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, athletes were among those helping by donating money. This is my column from September, 2005 explaining how it wasn’t enough.
Two Cents: Agassi’s Win Proves the Elderly are Doing it for Themselves (9/14/2005)
In September of 2005, the ancient Andre Agassi made the finals of the U.S. Open at the age of 35.
Two Cents: Miami Criminals Coming Down with a Case of Shaq-Fu (9/16/05)
This is how I imagined Shaq’s first collar went down as a reserve officer in the Miami police force from September, 2005.
Two Cents: The ‘Unknown NFL Quarterback’ Wins Again (9/21/2005)
I wrote this column in September, 2005, defending Trent Dilfer, a winning quarterback that never got his proper respect.
Two Cents: Spirited Dance-Off Leads to Ugly Brawl (9/23/2005)
Septermber, 2005 column detailing the dance-off in Wichita, Kansas that turned into a melee when someone made the wrong move.
Two Cents: Another Montana Cements Notre Dame Legend (9/28/2005)
In a September, 2005 game, Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis used a play called by a terminally ill Fighting Irish fan on the first play of the game.
Two Cents: Some Stars are Too Bright to Shine for Very Long (10/5/05)
Column from October, 2005 wondering if some once in a generation talents aren’t meant to have long careers.
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