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TheStartingFive Launched Feb.1: Come On Over
Be Peace It’s time to do some renovations. They’ll also be subtle changes to the new site as we settle. Any questions, complaints or concerns, hit me up by email. Our previous posts will be archived...
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Where Were You When Doug Williams Shocked The World?
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of Doug Williams successfully leading the Washington Redskins to victory in Super Bowl XXII. In the process Williams became the first Black quarterback to do so....
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Throwback Thursday: Doug Williams, Soul Survivor
The position of quarterback has been a microcosm of the Black struggle in America – a door supposedly “open to all” – except for us of a darker hue who continuously knock, kick and scream until an...
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Five Questions To Take Advantage of a Black Sense of Urgency
I sent out five questions to folks (writers, bloggers an athlete or two) of all races–including The Starting Five collective–and I received 21 responses. To those who didn’t get an email I apologize,...
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Chris Webber and Don Nelson Reunion? Tiger Dominates Buick; Roger Clemens...
Calm yourself Michelle. Be EZ. Coming out of Michigan in ’93 it seemed Chris was headed for the same success he’d had in college. The second sophomore drafted first overall (Magic), was in a position...
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Ron Artest Bangin’ In Salt Lake: “No Layups!”
Hat Tip to Hardwood Paroxysm This is what every team needs–a cat that won’t take any smack down low. Ron Artest is my dude. Utah past, present and future is the wrong place for Ron Ron to bang like we...
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Barack Obama Wins South Carolina 2 to 1 Over Hillary Clinton
We’re in uncharted waters politically. Blacks are getting out to vote and Whites are making a statement never before seen in the South. With his landmark victory in South Carolina, Barack Obama...
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NBA On TNT Notes 1/24/08: All Star Game Starters Announced
Nate Dogg takes center stage at The Commission TNT NBA Tip-off presented by AutoTrader Magic Johnson on what playing in the NBA All-Star Game meant to him: “One of the greatest honors besides winning...
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Friday Fire 2: Is Kobe Bryant the NBA Midseason MVP?
Top Four? In our Eastern Conference Preview, I predicted Kevin Garnett would be MVP. No flip flopping here, so I have to stick with my choice even though Kobe most likely has a stranglehold on the...
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Friday Fire: Choose Your Weapons
The Super Bowl is a week from Sunday and the New England Patriots are in a position to complete the second undefeated season in NFL history. On one hand – I would like to see it done for the...
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Throwback Thursday: Andre Tippett
In football more than any other sport there is always the debate of “Who ranks where?” The discussion can gofrom quarterback – down to the special teams gunner. In most of these discussions, there is...
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The Chuck D of Public Enemy Interview Part II: Whos Your Hero
Whos Your Hero. We live in time where trust, loyalty and honesty mean absolutely nothing. Folks say they are your friend one minute and hate you the very next second. Hate you so much they could care...
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NBA On TNT Notes – The MLK Day Editon: Carmelo Anthony Goes Down; Kobe Bryant...
Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley Barkley on the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his lifetime: “Even the short period of time (Dr. King) lived, his legacy speaks for itself. Some...
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The Chuck D of Public Enemy Interview: Soul and Sports Part 1
Just so you know, this entire week is dedicated to Martin Luther King on The Starting Five. We don’t do the one day thing…April 4th is just as important because it documents the true struggle of...
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Who Da Cap Fit
“Every Brother aint a Brotha, ‘Cause a Black hand squeezed on Malcolm – X’d the man. The shootin’ of Huey Newton – From the hand of a nig that pulled the trig.” Chuck D – Welcome To The Terrordome...
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NFC Championship: Green Bay vs. New York Giants
We goin’ to the Super Bowl baby! The Pats are in the Super Bowl awaiting the winner of this game right hurrr. Show of hands… Who actually thinks the Pack is going to lose this game? Is that crickets I...
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AFC Championship: New England Patriots vs. San Diego Chargers
LT will bring the pain if he plays but can the rest of his team follow suit? I don’t think most realize how nice a team the Chargers have. To win in Indy in January is a feat all its own–at least in...
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Speeches of a Dream
We miss you both. Thanks for all you’ve done for all of us.
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NBA On TNT Notes January 18th: “The Suns Are Softer Than Tissue Paper”
TNT NBA Tip-off presented by AutoTrader Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley Spurs guard Manu Ginobili on how the Spurs defended LeBron James in the 2007 NBA Finals: “We didn’t let (LeBron...
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Breaking News: Golfweek Editor Fired For Noose Cover Shot (More to come)
Bad mistake Power to the people! We do make a collective difference. Sorry for the anger yesterday. Hope I didn’t offend anyone. I humbly apologize if I did. Courtesy of Richard Prince (site is...
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