This is such a great thought. I wish I could write one of my papers on this subject, I could go on and on about this. Since there is a limited amount of space one can write a blog without losing readers, I will try and keep this short. Here is a list of things that I would change about sports in no particular order.
*I would train basketball referees on all levels to call intentional fouls when they are intentional. Grabbing someone at the end of the game when your team is down three is an intentional foul. The intent of the play is to foul to stop the clock. Hence the intentional foul.
*Left-handed power hitters (e.g. Bonds, Giambi) would learn how to bunt. When the third baseman is playing shortstop there is no reason not to push a bunt down the line. I guess you can tell I am a NL/Billy Beane guy.
*The mid-range jumper would be developed and a "mid-range jumper specialist" would exist. Kind of like the three-point specialist but at a way higher percentage, like 75%.
*NBA players would either play tougher defense or go to a 3 on 3 game in which frequent dunks are expected at a high rate.
*Soccer would be more appreciated. More of the elite athletes in the US would choose to play soccer and the US would compete with national teams in Europe.
*Tickets for all sporting events would be cheaper and free for kids under 10.
*LeBron James would have played four years for Kentucky. That would have been great as a UK fan.
*No guaranteed contracts. That one is for you Bob.
*And the obvious...the Cubs win the World Series.
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H0w about salary caps.
Nike couldn't pay athletes to wear their shoes.
"star" baseball players are required to play day games after games the previous night.
Good suggestions. I think the list could go on and on.
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