1. Equality in Professional Sports

    Lately I've been thinking about how "unfair" some sports are. I think a salary cap and salary floor, should be a must in every sport. I think all sports should have non-guaranteed contracts like the NFL...

    Robert MacDonald Written by Robert MacDonald about almost 2 years ago 84 reads 1 comments

  2. My Brett Favre Epiphany

    I have come to a realization this morning: I'm a Brett Favre apologist. I can't say that I'm proud of what I've found out, but I know it’s true beyond a shadow of a doubt...

    Robert MacDonald Written by Robert MacDonald about 2 years ago 863 reads 8 comments

  3. With the First Pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions Select...

    I've been told on many occasions that I'm "too optimistic." I don't think there is such a thing. After an 0-16 season, I could see the Lions making the playoffs. Not likely, of course, but with the right coaching anything could happen...

    Robert MacDonald Written by Robert MacDonald about almost 3 years ago 420 reads 0 comments

  4. Looking Back on the Iverson-Billups Trade

    As an initial supporter of the Iverson for Billups trade, I have to admit that I was wrong. There are still some obvious positives from the trade, but I expected so much more...

    Robert MacDonald Written by Robert MacDonald about almost 3 years ago 300 reads 1 comments

  5. Can University of Michigan Make It Over the Hump?

    For the first time in a long time, I have to say I'm impressed with the Wolverines basketball team. A win over then-No. 4 (now No. 9) UCLA, a close game against the Maryland Terrapins, then a win over the No...

    Robert MacDonald Written by Robert MacDonald about 3 years ago 399 reads 0 comments

  6. Were the Texas Longhorns Done Wrong?

    I can't help but feel sorry for the Texas Longhorns. They beat a team that gets to play in the BCS National Title game. There are many arguments, but however you look at it, Texas was done wrong...

    Robert MacDonald Written by Robert MacDonald about 3 years ago 175 reads 7 comments

  7. Looking Back On The Lloyd Carr Era

    While I'm sure I wasn't the only supporter of Lloyd Carr, I heard many times how he should have been fired. How poor he was for the University of Michigan. How he couldn't win against Ohio State...

    Robert MacDonald Written by Robert MacDonald about 3 years ago 234 reads 4 comments

  8. Dear Mr. Ford...

    I would like to put my name in the running for a front office position with the Lions. I'm not particular about the position. I'll even get the Starbucks in the mornings, if need be...

    Robert MacDonald Written by Robert MacDonald about 3 years ago 72 reads 2 comments

  9. Allen Iverson Fallout: The Positives for the Pistons

    I've heard and read a lot of negatives referring to the Allen Iverson trade. Being a Pistons fan, as well as an Iverson fan, I felt it was my duty to put a positive spin on this trade...

    Robert MacDonald Written by Robert MacDonald about 3 years ago 568 reads 4 comments