Mark Burritt

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• Posted Should the Steinbrenners Sell Now? to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  Earlier this year, shortly after the $2.15 billion dollar sale of the Dodgers, rumors began to surface regarding the Yankees shopping the team. Representatives from the team quickly responded that the story was pure fiction and the story died there....
• Posted Athletes that Would Succeed in Politics to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  In a recent interview, Jets backup quarterback Tim Tebow indicated that he could possibly consider a career in politics. Would he stand a chance? In the spirit of last nights debate and Tim's comments, let's look at some current athletes...
• Posted NFL Monkey Replacement Refs to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  When I was a kid the local news station used to bring a monkey into the studio to make stock market picks. They'd compare the monkey's picks to those of an area stockbroker and in some situations, the monkey made...
• Posted Steve Sabol to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  When we were younger we had a cassette tape with all of the music from those old NFL documentaries. You know the documentaries I'm talking about. The one's with the slow motion shots, the dramatic orchestra music and that deep-voiced...
• Posted How to Complain to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  Here are the 7 top things you should keep in ming the next time you're at a concert or sporting event and wish to file a complaint: 1. Know what it is you're hoping to accomplish before complaining. If your...
• Posted Are NFL Games Better at Home? to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  My last post received quite a lot of feedback regarding the possible decline of the NFL. The responses I received spoke volumes about the passion this fanbase still has for it's sport. So assuming that the NFL is positioned to...
• Posted Could Football Be Facing a Decline? to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  Are you ready for some football? Me too! Can't wait for the season to get underway. with that being said, former NFL quarterback Troy Aikman believes that the sport that made him famous could soon experience a decline due to...
• Posted Faded and Worn, Just Like Fenway to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  I grew up hating the Boston Red Sox. Sorry Red Sox fans, just being honest. I hated the players, the history of the team and especially the ballpark. I thought Fenway Park was the miniature golf course of major league...
• Posted No Baseball in 2012 London Olympics to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  In a few days we get to rally together as a country to cheer on our American athletes during the 2012 London Summer Olympics. The Summer Olympics have introduced us to household names like Cassius Clay, Michael Johnson, Carl Lewis,...
• Posted Bringing Kids to the Game to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  I'm an overprotective dad. I'll admit it. If our family ever decides to go somewhere we always weigh, very carefully, if it's an appropriate place to bring a three year old. For the most part, professional sports venues are family...
• Posted Is it Unethical to Charge for an Autograph? to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  This past birthday my wonderful wife Lisa presented me with an Everlast boxing glove that was signed by Smokin' Joe Frazier. To be clear, Lisa didn't get this from Joe personally. She didn't stalk his location, track him down and...
• Posted Domestic Violence to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  Be forewarned - this is not a lighthearted post. Two weeks ago I was attending a game as a fan and witnessed a domestic dispute where an intoxicated couple was hitting, slapping and screaming at each other. I yelled for...
• Posted 10 Ballparks for Your Bucket List to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  I'm fortunate enough to get to visit a lot of sporting venues and definitely have my personal favorites. People have different tastes though so I'm not going to give you a list of "best" ballparks. Let's just say here's 10...
• Posted Was No Hitter Fate from 8? to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  Baseball history is full of some great "curses". The Curse of the Bambino, the Curse of the Billy Goat and the Curse of the Black Sox all deal with a perception that a singular action set forth some sort of...
• Posted Questions about Clothing... to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  From last week's posting regarding Ballpark Etiquette, I've received some feedback regarding clothing. At the end of the day, it's a free country and you can wear whatever you want to the game. However, if you're looking to potentially avoid...
• Posted Ballpark Etiquette to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  Going the ballpark is like being home but for many of us but for some people it can be a nerveracking experience. There are some very basic, commonly followed rules of etiquette that most fans follow. To make things a little...
• Posted Ticket Scams - Part 2 to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  Hello all! I was planning on spacing out the articles regarding ticket scams but I've gotten such nice feedback I thought I'd put out Part 2 sooner rather than later. Last week we covered the dangers of purchasing off the...
• Posted Ticket Scams - Part 1 to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  You've always wanted to experience a live playoff game but have never taken the leap and just done it.  This year is going to be different. You've made the decision that it's something you'd like to treat yourself and your...
• Posted When is it Ok to Switch Teams? to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  Does your favorite team stink? Have they stunk for a really long time? Tired of never knowing the thrill of having your team win a championship? Perhaps you've considered crossing over to a different team. You know it's wrong but...
• Posted Why Are There Rain Outs? to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  I can't stand rained out baseball games. I hated them as a player growing up and get frustrated by them as a spectator. Both New York baseball teams were rained out this past Sunday. Ugh. While I understand why we...
• Posted "No" Can Be a Good Thing to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  This past weekend was one of the very few that I was able to attend a game as a fan. I stood at the gate waiting to enter the ballpark while the couple in front of me argued with security...
• Posted The Return of Bacon on a Stick to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  In the late 1980s a group of young Glens Falls natives were on a weekend camping trip in the Adirondack foothills. Through extremely poor planning, they found themselves with nothing but a depleting supply of adult beverages, a couple of...
• Posted Does Your Team Return the Love? to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  The passion you have for your team is unquestionable. If you can't make it to the game, you watch on television and when you're in the car - you're listening on the radio. You buy the hats, jerseys, sweatshirts, blankets,...
• Posted The Other People in the Ballpark to The Good Sport By Mark Burritt
  It's ninety-five degrees in the middle of July and you're standing inside a baseball stadium ten minutes before the gates open.  It's the eighth day of a ten game home stand.  Your legs and back are already sore from standing...