Alexander GootOn Letting Go, Letting Your Guard Down, and Letting People InFor the last couple of years, there’s been a movie scene I’ve thought about quite a lot. It’s from ‘Cinderella Man’, the depression-era…Aug 10, 2019Aug 10, 2019
Alexander GootinFrom The SidelinesNovak Djokovic, Forever The InterloperHe might be the greatest tennis player of all time, but his latest incredible Wimbledon triump begs the question: Will Djoker ever be…Jul 15, 2019Jul 15, 2019
Alexander GootinFrom The SidelinesZion Williamson and the Not-So-Free MarketThe biggest star in college basketball is still no match for capitalism’s excesses.Mar 11, 2019Mar 11, 2019
Alexander GootinFrom The SidelinesReid and ReactAmidst the madness of the 2018 news cycle, the Panthers Safety has kept the player protest in the NFL spotlight.Nov 4, 2018Nov 4, 2018
Alexander GootinFrom The SidelinesDJ Durkin Was A Bridge Too FarMaryland’s far too tardy decision to release their coach proves that there are still lines that can’t be crossed.Nov 1, 2018Nov 1, 2018
Alexander GootinFrom The SidelinesWWE Put Itself In A Choke HoldWith just two weeks to go until “Crown Jewel”, the apparent murder of Jamal Khashoggi is exposing the limits of WWE’s wholesome marketing.Oct 19, 2018Oct 19, 2018
Alexander GootinFrom The SidelinesThe NFL Really Doesn’t Want To Talk About ItWednesday’s rule change says plenty about who the NFL is actually willing to listen to.May 24, 2018May 24, 2018
Alexander GootinFrom The SidelinesThe Quarterback Who Wasn’t ThereAs the NFL season draws to a close, the shameful exclusion of Colin Kaepernick must not be allowed to fade from view.Jan 8, 20182Jan 8, 20182
Alexander GootinGrandstand CentralWhat LaVar Ball Can Teach #TheResistanceThe Big Baller isn’t afraid to take sides, so why are we?Dec 15, 2017Dec 15, 2017
Alexander GootinFrom The SidelinesColin Kaepernick, and the Cost of ConversationThe quarterback spoke up, and the league cast him out. So perhaps it’s time we all listened closely.Oct 19, 20171Oct 19, 20171