Pandering to the ‘stars’ degrades the integrity of the game. It does not matter the star power of the player, they should know the rules, AND the consequences of what happens when the rules are broken.
I know this is a comic strip, but I still fear that it’s a short step from recognizing a “big draw” in any sport (football, basketball, golf, tennis, …) to subtly slanting the playing field toward them as well. Some big name basketball players, for instance, seem to be exempt from traveling penalty calls because their drives to the basket are so exciting.
Old baseball anecdote (that probably never happened): The pitcher complained about a pitch the umpire called a ball. The umpire told him: “Mr [Rogers] Hornsby will let you know when it is a strike.” (In other words, by crushing the pitch!)
jarvisloop about 6 years ago
I’m impressed. No sacred cows for Mr. Hinds.
Polsixe about 6 years ago
Occasional penalties are just part of the show.
I was FRAMED!!!!!! about 6 years ago
Pandering to the ‘stars’ degrades the integrity of the game. It does not matter the star power of the player, they should know the rules, AND the consequences of what happens when the rules are broken.
Robert Nowall Premium Member about 6 years ago
Well, so long as her caricature isn’t drawn into the strip, everything ought to be okay.
buckman-j about 6 years ago
I’m gonna take my broken racquet and go home, so there.
Bob Blumenfeld about 6 years ago
I know this is a comic strip, but I still fear that it’s a short step from recognizing a “big draw” in any sport (football, basketball, golf, tennis, …) to subtly slanting the playing field toward them as well. Some big name basketball players, for instance, seem to be exempt from traveling penalty calls because their drives to the basket are so exciting.
Godfreydaniel about 6 years ago
Old baseball anecdote (that probably never happened): The pitcher complained about a pitch the umpire called a ball. The umpire told him: “Mr [Rogers] Hornsby will let you know when it is a strike.” (In other words, by crushing the pitch!)