tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507111563956285303.post8689680606723577737..comments2024-03-16T01:46:58.642-07:00Comments on reverse sweeper: DON'T MENTION THE "C-WORD"Scott Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538172265090774038noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507111563956285303.post-59083367599896899702011-06-16T07:52:36.122-07:002011-06-16T07:52:36.122-07:00Yes. I agree ScottYes. I agree ScottAndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06456925948557222277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507111563956285303.post-51774995487193183342011-05-25T19:53:52.318-07:002011-05-25T19:53:52.318-07:00Karlito, apologies for the slow reply; I have only...Karlito, apologies for the slow reply; I have only just seen your comment. Anyway, thanks for your kind words.<br /><br />There is an interesting discussion of the Dutch attitude to penalties in the brilliant 'Brilliant Orange', by David Winner (one of the best sports books I've ever read; highly recommended). They have an abysmal record. No spoiler here...<br /><br />Yeah, agree about your idea making for a good piece; not sure I 100% endorse Snape's definition though. I'd have thought that choking was, more precisely, losing from an almost impregnable winning position. Jean van de Velde at the Open springs to mind.<br /><br />Lastly, the reason for eskimos' snow-heavy vocabulary is touched upon here, in a lecture given by a philosopher I drew on a lot for my thesis, Manuel DeLanda: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXzc1V2nTKk&feature=player_detailpage#t=428sScott Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13538172265090774038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507111563956285303.post-51314993184077936042011-05-16T09:57:25.744-07:002011-05-16T09:57:25.744-07:00Eloquently put as always Scott. I have also read y...Eloquently put as always Scott. I have also read your follow up with Jeremy Snape with interest. There have been many sportsmen and teams over the years who have made poor decisions under pressure - the media feast on it - it is what makes sport so interesting. The fascination of the penalty kick under pressure (Rugby or Football); the right club selection coming up the 18th with a two shot lead; will the fast bowler go for length or yorker to the tail ender in a tight situation - has he got the skills to execute. An article on the great chokes of sporting history would be a great read...<br /><br />One more thing - 29 words for snow - a bit of an urban myth perhaps?Glendo90https://www.blogger.com/profile/04672597071935762349noreply@blogger.com