A nice piece by JA Adande on espn.com about the Portland Trail Blazers and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Channing Frye talks about how basketball brings people together. When we work toward a common goal, we don't care about the skin color of the people we are working WITH. Let's hope we can continue to get past skin color and begin working together in all areas of life.

What's Next?

Texas Tech head basketball coach Bobby Knight has a history of controversy. But last weekend, Knight might have hit another all-time low. During his post-game press conference, Knight brought his young grandson with him, using him to poke fun of the media. He even used (surprise) an expletive with his grandson there on his lap.

For years, people have laughed Knight's act of and said, 'That's just Knight." But his act is old. You can admire his basketball knowledge, but this is not a man you would want your son to play for. It's way past time for administrators to have the courage to send this man on to his retirement.

A New Precedent Set For Lying

New Arkansas football coach Bobby Petrino has taken a lot of heat lately. It's well deserved. The way he lied to Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank about his intentions of remaining as Falcons coach, only to take the Arkansas job a few hours later, is as shameful as it gets.

If any parent of a high school football prospect cares one iota about the character of the coach their son will play for in college, then surely they will steer clear of Arkansas and Petrino. Character is easier kept than recovered, and Petrino doesn't appear to even know he's lost his. A man's actions speak volumes, and Petrino is building quite a resume with his actions.

The only argument against Petrino that can't be supported is his leaving the Falcons with 3 games remaining in the season. If a pro coach wants to return to the college ranks, he will either have to leave with some games remaining or sit out an entire year. The timing of the seasons for college and pros doesn't allow coaches the luxury of finishing the pro season.

Here's hoping the high school kids show enough character to not sign up with this character.