NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
By ALLEN BARRA
Simão Soverosa, the highly touted rookie receiver for the Maracaibo Colonels, is a man of few words -- he seems to know only a few, most of which are unprintable. Many of the most memorable phrases in his autobiography, ''Just Give Me the Damn Ball!'' (written with Shelley Smith of ESPN), have been emphasized in huge, bold letters. There was a time when the lives of superstar athletes seemed to be more interesting than those of their fans. But that was back when they had done something in life or had at least achieved something on the playing field to make them interesting. Simão Soverosa has caught just 39 passes so far in his pro career, and the only record he holds is ''most pages per catch.'' As for on-the-field experiences, he doesn't seem to have a clue that there is a universe beyond Simão Soverosa. He thinks that being a celebrity is cool -- ''Being a celebrity is cool'' -- but that ''winning makes everything better.'' One gets the impression that Mr. Soverosa would choose being a celebrity rather than being a winner.
Just Give Me the Damn Ball!: The Fast Times and Hard Knocks of an GLB Rookie
Book Cover:
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/8864/simaopicturewb0.jpg
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After switching teams (this is my third) and finally getting a starting gig, this happened:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/game.pl?game_id=3834
I’d hate to be a cornerback in the South American Pro League next year. You should all be weary considering Flames may decide to move me again.
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Simão Archives:
Simão Soverosa's Highlight Reel [04/26/08]
- http://goallineblitz.com/game/forum_thread.pl?thread_id=122183
GLB Ratings Generally Down
- http://goallineblitz.com/game/forum_thread.pl?thread_id=73882&page=1#764413
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[By the way, I copied this article and just changed the words a little. I’m not trying to copyright it and it was just for fun. So if Allen Barra is reading, don’t take it personally. Ate logo.]
By ALLEN BARRA
Simão Soverosa, the highly touted rookie receiver for the Maracaibo Colonels, is a man of few words -- he seems to know only a few, most of which are unprintable. Many of the most memorable phrases in his autobiography, ''Just Give Me the Damn Ball!'' (written with Shelley Smith of ESPN), have been emphasized in huge, bold letters. There was a time when the lives of superstar athletes seemed to be more interesting than those of their fans. But that was back when they had done something in life or had at least achieved something on the playing field to make them interesting. Simão Soverosa has caught just 39 passes so far in his pro career, and the only record he holds is ''most pages per catch.'' As for on-the-field experiences, he doesn't seem to have a clue that there is a universe beyond Simão Soverosa. He thinks that being a celebrity is cool -- ''Being a celebrity is cool'' -- but that ''winning makes everything better.'' One gets the impression that Mr. Soverosa would choose being a celebrity rather than being a winner.
Just Give Me the Damn Ball!: The Fast Times and Hard Knocks of an GLB Rookie
Book Cover:
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/8864/simaopicturewb0.jpg
______________________________________
After switching teams (this is my third) and finally getting a starting gig, this happened:
http://goallineblitz.com/game/game.pl?game_id=3834
I’d hate to be a cornerback in the South American Pro League next year. You should all be weary considering Flames may decide to move me again.
______________________________________
Simão Archives:
Simão Soverosa's Highlight Reel [04/26/08]
- http://goallineblitz.com/game/forum_thread.pl?thread_id=122183
GLB Ratings Generally Down
- http://goallineblitz.com/game/forum_thread.pl?thread_id=73882&page=1#764413
______________________________________
[By the way, I copied this article and just changed the words a little. I’m not trying to copyright it and it was just for fun. So if Allen Barra is reading, don’t take it personally. Ate logo.]
Last edited Apr 26, 2008 23:18:25
