RIP Andy Lopez

Why Obama may not Win.

Most of us would like Obama to win, is that a fair statement? Maybe not. What is fair to say however, is that for a large number of the US White Population, the thought of a Black Man in the White House is pretty unnerving. White Folks probably ain't ready for a Black President, judge for yourself.

Nobody Here!!!

 



The Phrase 'nobody here' could be interpreted in two ways when one speaks of Stephen Francis. We Could easily be referring  to the fact that in the eyes of the JAAA, he's a nobody here, atleast that's the way he's been made to feel. and i the other instance, we could easily be referring to the fact that , as it relates to his post as head of Utech and M.V.P track club here in  Jamaica, a knock on his door would reveal there is " Nobody Here". Lets traverse these issues in retrospect.

  With all the hype surrounding the success of the athletes in China and the numerous honors being meted out, many people are still asking what of the coaches? Prior to the 2008 Olympics, Stephen  Francis was top sports news maker, as he was there calling out to the JAAA to not only do more for athletes, but to recognize his status as a top coach in the island, to the point where he was left off the Olympic coaching team. That for many was nothing but a big 'Diss', taking into account that atleast 60% of the team was coached by Francis and so  his expertise was seen as compulsory in helping to prepare the Nations' athletes for the Games.  Well if this were a quiz, we'd all be WRONG!!! As the title suggests, the answer is simple and easy, Francis is 'Nobody Here', and that is the message that many got from the decision to leave him out in the cold as the  Nation stepped out to break numerous records in Beijing.

   The other lens through which the term 'Nobody Here' can be analysed is that of absence. In respect to absence, we speak of the fact that Francis is no longer at the helm of the prestigious UTECH Athletics Programme, but has opted to migrate his expertise. What's disheartening is not that he is no longer planning to hone is wisdom at UTEC, but he has also opted to take it out of Jamaica. In light of the situation outlined above, it is no surprise that feeling unappreciated, Francis would be heading for the door, looking to cash in on his enunciated status as the best Track and Field coach in the World. The word coming from the Maximizing Velocity and Power(M.V.P)   camp  is that Francis is leaving because he's been getting increased demands to coach international athletes that may not sit well with Jamaica. True this man be, but we as Jamaicans know how it is when we feel unappreciated, we quickly lose attachment to whatever body we had been loyal to.   

   The association of the term ' Nobody Here' with the name Stephen Francis is the mark of a sad and gloomy future for Jamaica. Think of what is being lost; first we are losing one of the top coaches in the World , the most successful track club in Jamaica's history, the appeal to tourists of coming to Jamaica  with the opportunity to watch the best athletes in the world train in our  shores. Those at the helm of the JAAA need to hurriedly get their act together and stop playing politics. They need to first bestow Stephen Francis with all the Accolades and Honor that he deserves and the same to all the other coaches that contributed to the Olympic Success. We cannot at any time have local world class coaches feeling like they are 'Nobody Here' or very soon we will have in terms of expertise, Nobody Here!

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It seems like total destruction is the only solution" - Bob Marley.

This is JamRock!!! Jaaaaaaaaaaahhhh!!!

Indeed, it is like a scene from the 300 movie, where the brave Theodoris led his mighty Reggae Boyz out to the field of battle. Drawn from a small nation of just over 2.3 million people, the brave 24 led as front runners of an army of 30,000 fans crammed inside  the National Stadium to witness the death of the Once mighty King-  Mexico and  their would-be successors, the abitious Hondurans- lol, They must have never heard about the Office!!!  Jamaica is once more on course to save their African Campaign with 1-0 victoires over both Mexico and Honduras here on the 'Rock'.

  The second victory was made even more sweeter with the news  that Canada had played to a scoreless draw with Mexico. the ideal resut would have been a Canadian Win, but as jamaicans, we don't need a window of oppertunity, all we need is the Window, we always create our own oppertunities. The group is now up in shambles as Mexico being under pressure will have to Win to atleast save face as well as save the Job of an under- fire Coach. Honduras on the other hand will engage the match on full attack as they must win, leaving an open defense for Mexico to exploit, should be a thriller. All Jamaica will have to do is Win atleast, never mind how much, just win, and the rest id up to faith, and we al know how she envies Stella, so she must be smiling at her win win situation in Jamaica. It feels like 1997 when i was singing " Rise Up" with all the hype of the Reggae Boyz and the fact that all Jamaicans knew of the fact- "Jesus Saves".

    The best part of the Reggae Boys' victories is the fact they were filled with a new confidence and they won in style. They never withdrew, not once, they kept attacking and constructively too, yes i am talking about the Reggae Bowyz of Jamaica, they played proud and assertive; with  class, speed, skill and flare, sound like a footballer i once knew, oh wait i still know him, only now is is the coach. Theodore Whitmore, the "Magician"  showed that the 'Tappa' way is best. There was no Ping Pong , tennis football that we have come to know of the Jamaica team, a just a passing game and everybody showed up. The most impresive players  however were Jamaal Campbel-Rice, Ian 'Pepe' Goodison , Tyrone Marshall and brace for this one- Claude Davis, yes people, Claude Davis. He has been reborn and both Mexico and Honduras felt the wrath of a man coming from Exile. John Barnes must  be thinking, " i got the  dream team".  The word on the Street however is that Whitmore must keep the job, but we wll see how much the team changes once Barnes comes in, he would be a fool to try changing anything, he just needs to work with the Magic, don't fight it, embrace it!!

   The Next match will be on the 19th of November and i don't know about anyone else, but i'll be there on my teeth. I wouldnot want to be Canadian on that Day, it doesn't look good for them, after all speed kills and we do have the fastest people on earth living here, lol!!!

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