Okay, I can't use the word HATE, because of all the Hate Crime legislation, but here are the Top Ten things that I really DISLIKE about the Sports World. I guess you can say it is a sign that yes, I am getting old. But, then SO ARE YOU.

1.) High school football on ESPN. Are you kidding me? ESPN already is on the forefront of establishing bad attitudes and poor sportsmanship in the sports world, now they are expanding their tentacles into high school football. Listen, high school kids do not need to be on "national" network TV. First of all, unless you go to that school, you don't given a darn about that team. Secondly, MTV's run with Hoover High School in Alabama ended with both the head coach and principal shown the door and allegations that grades for athletes were changed to make them eligible for college sports. So, there.

2.) The infatuation with Michele Wie. Well, she finally won a tournament. Good for her. But the next time I see her enter a men's golf tournament, I am going to gouge out my eye with a fork. Tell me, what has she done prior to winning in Mexico? Okay, I'm waiting. She finally gets a LPGA win at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational, but before that? I'm waiting.

3.) The constant call for a playoff system in college football. Keep it up, fellas, and you're going to turn the regular season in college football as meaningless as the regular season in college basketball.

4.) The amount of money made by the SEC. Anyone who knows me knows that I frequently joke about the "fix" in the SEC. I have often commented that the SEC will do what it takes to make sure Florida and Alabama are undefeated heading to the Georgia Dome in December. Do I believe that? Not really. However, the more money at stake, the more potential for corruption. Remember that.

5.) Not paying college athletes. Okay, I know I just said the money at stake, the more potential for corruption, but the fact that schools gets millions, conferences get millions, networks get million and the athletes get bupkis is not right. And don't tell me these kids are just students.

6.) The World Series in November. Oh my God. Please stop.

7.) The winner of the All Star Game earning home field advantage for its league in the World Series. It's a rule pushed on us by Fox Sports.

And while where at it, 8.) anything produced by Fox Sports.

9.) Defensive players celebrating ever sack as it they've won the Super Bowl. It's a trend begun by the wonderful addition to society and former wife-beater Mark Gastineau. And it sucks.

And finally, 10.) the media proclaiming every time Tiger Woods falters in a major tournament that he is on the decline. Pluuleeeseee...the world's top athlete is just getting started.

Until next time....