The Top Ten Things That Would Be Amazing to See in Sports

Long Island Sound by Contributor Written on June 04, 2009

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12:  Scoreboard operators watch the action during the ICC Women's World Cup 2009 round two group stage match between Australia and the West Indies at Drummoyne Oval on March 12, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Cameron Spenc
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So I am sure there are many concepts that we all wish could be implemented in sports or to a team, such as a pitching staff, or fore-some that could be assembled just once to witness. The common comparisons of Tiger and Jack continue, and we all wish they could play against each other in their respective primes.

Those kinds of drastic time-altering dreams will not be presented in this list, but ideas are formed from present athletes and current rules. For example, we all have our aspirations, but this list will present ideas such as the salary cap not in the NFL. Now that is one thing I totally disagree with, but it that is just one variation that may be presented.

A few days ago Gene Wojciechowski of ESPN came out with his list of Top 50 things sports can do without, and a majority of the list was agreeable.

It is his list that sparked this slideshow.

Now I am sure there will be things we would all like to add, but here we go...

10. A Good Halftime Show at The Super Bowl

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 04:  Prince performs during the 'Pepsi Halftime Show' at Super Bowl XLI between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears on February 4, 2007 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Ima

Prince, Springsteen, Rolling Stones.

It is nice to get your satisfaction in your little red corvette that was born in the USA. All these performers would be a great concert to attend, but AT A DIFFERENT VENUE.

The Super Bowl is unique because of the vast audience you need to satisfy. There are few who truly meet the requirements. AC/DC would.

Foo Fighters? Kanye West? Metallica?

All would be interesting choices and would satisfy a larger fan base.

9. Alex Ovechkin And Sidney Crosby Fight

WASHINGTON - MAY 13: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals and Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins shake hands after Pittsburgh's 6-2 victory in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinal Round of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizo

Just once please.

We know you both hate each other and Ovechkin would probably win the fight, but just drop the gloves once.

Hockey needs the publicity anyway.

8. Someone Break Cal Ripken Jr.'s Consecutive Game Streak

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In the modern era of sitting out for a minute hamstring strain, it would be refreshing for someone to even come close to the competitor of Cal or Brett Favre's consecutive start streak.

Do you love the game?

Play the game with pride and don't be a pansy.

7. Just One Professional Team in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - MARCH 04:  Jermaine Dye #23 of the Chicago White Sox can't get to a ball hit for a double by Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs during an exhibition game at Cashman Field March 4, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Im

If Oklahoma City can have Kevin Durant, can Las Vegas at least have an MLS team?

The constant gambling is in question, but if an athlete wanted to gamble there are so many bookie and online resources for him or her to do so. I doubt they would walk into a casino sports book.

UNLV athletics do not suffice anymore in Sin City!

6. Every Athlete Takes Steroids

WASHINGTON - MARCH 17:  Former Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers player Jose Canseco (C, top) listens to testimony March 17, 2005 for a House Committee session that is investigating Major League Baseball efforts to eradicate steroid use in Washington, D

If all athletes "misremembered" and took steroids it would be fun.

Who did not enjoy Mark McGwire's home-run derby show at Fenway?

Let Kevin Durant bulk up and dominate even more so.

Roddick serving close to 160 mph. Athletes hate life after sports anyway, so why not let them deteriorate even more.

5. Someone Challenge Tiger Woods

DUBLIN, OH - JUNE 03:  Tiger Woods watches a tee shot as Jack Nicklaus looks on during a skins game prior to the start of the Memorial Tournament at the Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 3, 2009 in Dublin, Ohio.  (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Ali had Frazier. Sampras had Agassi. Federer now has Nadal. Tiger has.... Phil?

Maybe for the first 15 holes.

Sergio? Need to win a major to qualify.

Maybe Anthony Kim, but by the time he is ready, Tiger may be on the downfall.

4. Playoff in College Football

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 04:  A view of the logo on the Rose Bowl field before the start of the BCS National Championship Rose Bowl Game between the USC Trojans and the Texas Longhorns on January 4, 2006 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Get

It's the talk every year so can we please just implement a playoff?

I know that games spikes the ratings for TV, but we have to snub a few.

Make the Rose, Fiesta, Orange and Sugar bowls in the semi or quarter finals, so the naming and sponsor rights still apply and everyone gets their money.

Make it eight teams; we all want it and that includes President Obama!

3. Baseball in The Olympics Would Matter

DUNEDIN, FL - MARCH 5: Shortstop Derek Jeter #2 of Team USA watches play against the Philadelphia Phillies March 5, 2009 at Bright House Field in Dunedin, Florida.  (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

The World Baseball Classic has become a bust.

It is too close to the season and all organizations are too worried to send their stars.

If and when baseball is re-entered into the Summer Olympics, lets bring as much enthusiasm as the World Cup into that.

When Oswalt and Peavy are our aces, when we could rotate Sabathia, Lincecum, Halladay, Beckett, and now even Greinke. Peavy was admirable, but he was not in top form. Who plays third base? Longoria or Wright?

Teixiera at first. Chase Utley at second, Ryan Howard, Josh Hamilton.

The list goes on.

Let's show the world that the United States is still the dominating country when it comes to baseball.

2. All of America's Athletes Play Soccer

CARSON, CA - JULY 11:  In this handout photo provided by Adidas, LA Galaxy star signing David Beckham and New Orleans Saints star Reggie Bush swap kits as they launch the new LA Galaxy strip on July 11, 2007 in Carson, California. (Photo by Adidas via Get

The world is dazzled by Ronaldo's ball skills and Messi's quickness.

Imagine if our finely tuned athletes such as Reggie Bush, Carl Crawford and Adrian Peterson were trained from infancy to play soccer.

Our nation would be at the top of the world. All other nations emphasize soccer as their game.

England plays soccer and rugby. Argentine and Brazil are top-notch soccer nations.

There is such a selection of athletics to play in this country. Calvin Johnson in box for a corner?

Sounds good to me.

1. Lebron James, Usain Bolt, and Randy Moss in a Receiving Core

KINGSTON, JAMAICA - APRIL 06:  Usain Bolt of Jamaica sits on a massage table following a training session at the National Stadium on April 6, 2009 in Kingston, Jamaica.  (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

We have Bolt at 6' 6", Lebron at 6' 8", and Moss at 6' 5". Put Lebron at tight end, and think not of Antonio Gates, but Lebron James!

Randy Moss runs a sub 4.30 40-yard dash, and James could most likely run in the 4.5 range.

Now Bolt, seriously, who is covering him? Yes, get a bump off the line but he is gone. And the automatic fade to Moss on the goal line, now goes to Lebron James, who makes the catch as easily as dunking the basketball.

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