Superman

"You need a baller like I..."

Jay-Z - What They Gonna Do

I've been a fan of comics for a good number of years...and like sports there are triumphs and tragedy.

Heroic

About five years ago I was asked to be a guest on a college radio show at UNC Chapel Hill...and when the host introduced me...he said that I was the Clark Kent of the sneaker game. I was flattered by his words, as I grew up reading about and watching Superman.

I never asked him what he meant by that, nevertheless I understood...because Kent is the secret identity of Superman...which leads me to Dwight Howard. His nickname is Superman because of what he can do on the basketball court, so he and I are on opposite ends of the spectrum, yet on the same page.

His new "This is Sportscenter" commercial is classic, as I look forward to seeing it on television.

The Magic are playing well, and with a former Orlando center now taking residence in Cleveland, the upcoming playoffs are certain to be nothing less than monumental.

Stay tuned!

Dominate

"I'm Morpheus in this hip-hop matrix..."

Common - The 6th Sense

The Lakers began this season on a tear playing well without Pau Gasol, and once he rejoined the team, they stepped things up a notch. Lately they've toiled , yet the victories have continued (except for Christmas), and while the collective difficulties have baffled LA supporters...one thing has remained constant...

Exit Wounds

I got home on Friday evening from a long day at work, and as usual I turned the cable box to channel 7. The familiar melody of Sportscenter began to chime through the speakers, and at last I was reunited with one of my favorite programs. Before I could untie my Nike boots, Stan Verrett announced that the Lake Show was down 20-points to the Kings in the 2nd quarter.

I looked up to see how much time was remaining before the half, and then I proceeded to get comfortable...fire up my MacBook, and break the seal on my room temperature Fiji water. This has become the norm most recently, as the Lakers have struggled until the 4th quarter, then Kobe Bean Bryant emerges and saves the day with an array of Dark Knight acrobatics, and insanely clutch shooting.

He is currently playing with a broken index finger on his right hand, nevertheless, the hits keep coming. Kobe has an unfathomable desire to win, coupled with a highly competitive nature...making him a one man wrecking crew with really nice sneakers.

Photo: Evan Gole/NBAE via Getty Images

Birds of Prey

New school

"This ain't back in the day...but you don't hear me though..."

Notorious B.I.G. - Things Done Changed

For the first time since 1979, the Temple University Football program is eligible for a Bowl game.

Dirty Thirty

On the last Saturday in October, the Temple Owls defeated the Midshipmen of Navy, in a come from behind victory 27-24. This game hits home as anyone that knows me will tell you...I'm a big supporter of my beloved TU...however as I sat in a rain delay during the World Series...I learned that the Owls have won their 6th game of the season...good enough for a Bowl.

The news while extremely heartwarming...came as a welcome surprise. Don't get me wrong, I'm a believer, but Temple is not by any means a football school. Head Coach Al Golden has done a great job a changing the culture, with a no nonsense approach. I've seen first hand how demanding Golden is, however he looks like a genius now.

Lead by true freshman Bernard Pierce, Temple secured a 14-10 halftime advantage. Then Navy took over, as Temple's passing attack or lack thereof enabled Navy's 24-17 4th quarter lead.

Pierce emerged from the anemic pass offense...as he did what he does best, becoming the first letterman since 1986 to run for consecutive 200 yard games. He gained 1,033 yards thus far and is the first Temple back to gain 1,000 yards rushing since 2002. He rushed for 100 yards in five of his last six games.

Pierce's teammate James Nixon etched his name in the books as well...as he returned a kick for 100-yards, a school record.

I've written this before, and I'm going to write it again...the only thing constant in this world is change...and now that Temple Football is mentioned on ESPN's Sportscenter, and receiving national attention...change is good, very good.