Armstrong way off base
The World Cup is an exciting time for soccer fans. But, unfortunately, it’s also the time when we must endure soccer-hating sports columnists.
An example of this were the ridiculous comments in Jim Armstrong’s Sunday column. I can’t think of any other sport where columnists feel compelled to vent their hatred. If you don’t like, or understand, a particular sport, that’s fine. Don’t write about it. Leave the writing to those who are competent. And let those of us who like soccer enjoy it.
What’s wrong with that?
Rob Roper, Denver
Cup articles interesting
I wanted to thank you for the superb World Cup articles you have written. Admittedly, I am a soccer fanatic, but that does not keep me from being critical of the many stock articles about the World Cup.
Your articles, however, have been excellent. The Bruce Arena article was interesting, I learned things about him, and I liked that you pointed out that the U.S.’s fifth-place world ranking is inflated. I am proud of this U.S. team, but they are not fifth in the world yet.
This morning’s Ronaldinho article was excellent. I did not know the information you provided and it is great that you are including club accomplishments and not just national team stuff. The people you quoted – Derek Rae, for instance – took work to track down and demonstrate that you are not just rewriting the marketing packets! The other articles have been great as well. Keep up the outstanding work.
Enjoy the Cup, and after that, go Rapids.
Thomas Cope, Boulder
CU’s support called for
I applaud Mark Kiszla on a decent column, “Aces appear out of thin air.”
While I’m sure he could have dug up several other names, such as Fairview standout turned Minnesota Twin Jesse Crain, I imagine Colorado is the only state that ran articles following the MLB draft applauding Colorado pitchers. I would like to see a follow-up column (or article) as to why Colorado doesn’t get more recognition for its amateur baseball prospects. In fact, I have an excellent lead to share with you – the University of Colorado.
Last week the NCAA regionals were held. Seven of 10 Big 12 teams were in the round of 64, and two advanced. Ten Big 12 baseball teams, you ask? That’s correct, Iowa State and Colorado are two schools that do not have baseball as a varsity sport. If CU supported a varsity baseball program, Colorado high school ballplayers would have a much better avenue to display their skills and gain recognition on a national level.
Jeff Percell, Littleton
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