The World According to joeblack

This blog is my opinion and does not represent the opinion of any corporation, association, or other entity. Even my family will disavow affiliation or complicity with my opinions from time to time. It is also original material that I have composed although it may be published elsewhere.

Sunday, March 31, 2013

The Power of Touch

We have always referred to some sports as "contact sports." For most of the history of this phrase, it was used to describe f...

Sunday, March 24, 2013

How are you doing with those NYR's?

It's March 24th. Spring has arrived (at least on the calendar). How are you doing with those New Year's Resolutions? If...

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Little Nicky Nick and The Rocket

I got some serious one-on-one time with a 23 month old recently. Let me back up...my latest grandchild, Nichols Andrew Black, II, dec...

Monday, March 11, 2013

Preventing ACL Injuries: The Time is NOW!

I've been doing this stuff for over 35 years and it still hurts. And it wasn't even my team. Last Saturday night I was cove...

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Losing my Southern Card

I was born in the south, have lived here most of my life (so far), and own a pickup truck, but I may have to turn in my "Southern"...

Sunday, February 24, 2013

The Assist that counted most

Aaron Eakins was an offensive whiz on the basketball court. When he graduated from William Blount High School in 2005, he was their all-...

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Basketball Jones!

I can still feel the ball rolling off my fingertips. My eyes follow the arc of the ball until it swishes cleanly through the net. I...

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