Dickie Vitale To The Hall Of Fame
So, the Hall of Fame is getting: Pat Riley, Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing, and Dick Vitale? Just proof positive of two things:
- Flash is more important than substance. I dare anyone to provide me with evidence of Dick Vitale providing any kind of meaningful analysis. Don’t give me the “he’s got great energy” argument. Vitale is a creation. He’s a cartoon strip character, not an announcer, and putting him anywhere near the Hall of Fame is a joke.
- ESPN has too much damn stroke. They have pushed the Vitale character for all that it’s worth, and when Vitale hasn’t made the cut in previous years, they have made sure that it was a topic on their radio stations and their network outlets, in an attempt to influence Vitale’s getting in the HOF.
I have nothing against Vitale, I just have never heard a convincing argument for why he’s getting rewarded in this manner. I’ll admit it. I just don’t get what it is that people think is so special about him. Amazing energy. Sheesh. I show amazing energy myself sometimes, but I’m not getting in the Porn Star Hall of Fame anytime this lifetime.
For more on this year’s HOF inductees check out Deuce of Davenport (what? You thought I’d give you a different opinion from mine? Whatever. There’s strength in numbers).
For Dickie V. crying, just jump.