Best Stories of 2006
As 2006 comes to a close, we look back on many stories, and not the annoying ones about wide receivers riding an exercise bike at training camp or nearly committing suicide by accident. For me, three stories stood out.
This year, a trend developed shortly after the college football national championship. The major sports championships were won by the teams who peaked at the right time. Just ask the Pittsburgh Steelers, Florida Gators, Miami Heat, and St. Louis Cardinals; however, all of these are overshadowed by George Mason making it to the Final Four (don't worry, there's an article to come).
There was also Tiger Woods, who had to struggle emotionally and mentally throughout 2006 following the passing of his father, Earl - his best friend and confidant. His eight PGA tour victories included a run of six straight that started with a win at The British Open and went until October. In a game in which mental toughness and concentration is paramount to all else, Tiger dominated the playing field in 2006, channeling his grief into honor for his father.
Jason McElwain, the 5'6" team manager from Greece Athena High School in Greece, New York, captivated audiences nationwide [thanks to someone videotaping the game] with a 20-point performance in four minutes and raised autism awareness in the process. The fans storming the court immediately after the game, hoisting McElwain on their shoulders showed the town's embrace. Undoubtedly, this is the best sports moment of 2006. If you don't think so, watch the footage (press "launch" to see the video]. If you still don't think so, check your pulse because you may not have a heart.
As 2006 comes to a close, we look back on many stories, and not the annoying ones about wide receivers riding an exercise bike at training camp or nearly committing suicide by accident. For me, three stories stood out.
This year, a trend developed shortly after the college football national championship. The major sports championships were won by the teams who peaked at the right time. Just ask the Pittsburgh Steelers, Florida Gators, Miami Heat, and St. Louis Cardinals; however, all of these are overshadowed by George Mason making it to the Final Four (don't worry, there's an article to come).
There was also Tiger Woods, who had to struggle emotionally and mentally throughout 2006 following the passing of his father, Earl - his best friend and confidant. His eight PGA tour victories included a run of six straight that started with a win at The British Open and went until October. In a game in which mental toughness and concentration is paramount to all else, Tiger dominated the playing field in 2006, channeling his grief into honor for his father.
Jason McElwain, the 5'6" team manager from Greece Athena High School in Greece, New York, captivated audiences nationwide [thanks to someone videotaping the game] with a 20-point performance in four minutes and raised autism awareness in the process. The fans storming the court immediately after the game, hoisting McElwain on their shoulders showed the town's embrace. Undoubtedly, this is the best sports moment of 2006. If you don't think so, watch the footage (press "launch" to see the video]. If you still don't think so, check your pulse because you may not have a heart.
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