Game of life far more serious for Coby Karl and the Karl family April 2, 2007
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Coby Karl will undergo surgery today, his second surgery in 13 months, in hopes of ridding his body of cancer. Coby Karl, son of Nuggets head coach George Karl, has been battling lymph node cancer but does not seem phased by the effects that cancer and chemotherapy have on one’s mind and body. Coby, a guard for the Boise State Broncos, averaged nearly 15 points, four rebounds and four assists per game, all while undergoing chemotherapy. Coby played with the idea of possibly entering the NBA draft but instead decided to return to Boise for his senior season.
Stories of courage and perseverance are nothing new when it comes to stories of people battling cancer. It is easy to give up when diagnosed with any form of cancer, a disease which continues to befuddle doctors and scientists. I can’t even begin to contemplate the effects that cancer and chemo have on a person. What I do know is that battling cancer takes more courage than you’ll ever find on a court or on a field. Because of that, my praise and admiration goes out to those who are battling and who have battled cancer.
China unhappy with Seahawks’ offseason moves April 2, 2007
Posted by thesportsmaster8000 in Blogroll, China, Football, NFL, Patriots, Preseason, Seahawks, Sports, Uncategorized.1 comment so far
The Chinese contingent of Seahawks fans is apparently upset at the lack of big moves made this offseason. The result, China refuses to allow the Seahawks into China to play in an exhibition game this preseason. When pointing out moves like DE Patrick Kerney or FS Deon Grant, the People’s Republic of China seems unimpressed. I can’t say I blame them.
Last season, the Seahawks had the glaring need for a dominate lineman to start next to perennial All-Pro LT Walter Jones. The ‘Hawks tried, but failed, to land Chargers guard Kris Dielman at the start of free agency. That was their only attempt to land a NFL-caliber guard. After letting TE Jerramy Stevens enter free agency, the Seahawks had the glaring need for a tight end that could stretch the field. Again, the ‘Hawks tried, but failed, to land TE Daniel Graham, who instead signed with the Denver Broncos. The Seahawks, in an attempt to sign a starting tight end, signed 74-year old TE Marcus Pollard. Simply put, that won’t get the job done come game time. Another glaring need, a big defensive tackle, doesn’t even seem to be on the Seahawks’ checklist.
China is a nation that demands perfection, and the Seahawks are far from that ideal. It is believed that China will reconsider their position depending on how Seattle makes out in the draft. But without a first-round pick, it is unlikely that Seattle will make up for its FA blunders. As Confucius says, “Team that does poorly in offseason will do poorly in onseason.”
