Being a Redskins fan, during this time of year, I usually read the sports section a little more thoroughly than at other times of the year. Today I read something that increased my suspicions that sports just aren’t what they used to be. The Washington Post ran a short article on the San Francisco 49ers that proclaimed that their quarterback (Troy Smith) was “at the top of the defensive-adjusted yards above replacement list among quarterbacks with 67 or fewer passes.” I’m not making this up – it seems like it doesn’t matter who wins anymore – it’s all about statistics.
I, for one, think these “statistics” detract from the game rather than enhancing it.
Frankly, I don’t care if one of the Nationals’ pitchers is number one among all pitchers under 22 years of age, as of April 30, that has pitched to more left-handed batters, with a batting average less than .263, when the temperature was greater than 82 degrees on Tuesdays in the month of June when the game was called because of rain than anyone else.
I seem to remember when the term “play ball” meant – well, play ball.
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