Every group of friends has that one guy that everyone calls when they hear a rumor about their favorite team or when they find out that their favorite player might be traded. The guy that can always clarify the situation and make them feel that, for better or worse, they've gotten real, solid information from someone who knows what's going on.
Somehow, I became that guy.
Maybe that is a position of respect in the group, maybe it is that I have the most dedication to the sport, or perhaps, (and most likely) I just spend entirely too much time reading, watching, and researching sports information.
The thing about being that guy is that everyone always wants to debate you. I don't know what it is exactly that creates this reaction.
Maybe the want to prove they know more than me.
Maybe it is a challenge for them.
Maybe it is simply that they want to hear my thoughts.
Probably they just want to talk about the sports that they love with someone who knows what they are talking about.
Many of you married men, who spend most of their time talking to their wives, children, or co-workers, know how it feels to discuss sports with someone who has no knowledge of, or respect for the history, tradition, and pageantry of sports.
I've also met several women who are very passionate about sports and have a difficult time finding a person or place that will allow them to openly discuss the topic while respecting their opinions as equal, or really taking them seriously.
I hope that all will feel welcome to express their views here.
As a member of the University of Florida body of alumni, an English major, and an avid sports fan, I decided that I might have some insights into the sports world that people might find interesting.
I look forward to your comments.
Justin Hart
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