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A letter in today’s Inquirer about Ryan Howard:
Cheer Ryan Howard
On Monday, I suggested on Angelo Cataldi’s WIP radio talk show that Philadelphia fans should give Ryan Howard a standing ovation every time he comes to the plate. Those cheers would tell Howard that we understand the struggle, that we are with him, and that he still is the same hero in our eyes who won MVP and Rookie of the Year in successive seasons.
On Tuesday, I read that Pat Burrell attributes his success this year to confidence. From my own experience, I can attest that state of mind or confidence are crucial factors in success.
Obviously, Howard has been a big disappointment this year to the fans and to himself (”Manuel sits Howard against Big Unit, guarding progress,” May 7). However, there’s a good chance that a standing ovation and cheers could give him a shot in the arm and the confidence to shake out of his slump.
U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter
Washington
Yes, apparently ol’ Arlen is following in the footsteps of Post Game Live panelist/Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell and weighing in on the sports topics of the day. He’s actually involved in all the facets of sports: Spygate, the NFL Network and Comcast, Ryan Howard’s feelings. Aww, let’s all be nice to Ry-Ho so he hits some dingers.
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I dunno… my political differences with Specter aside, I kinda dig the fact that he’s actually into sports.
thank you mr. specter.however i heartedly disagree with the racist comment that the person made callin Ryan Howard ry-ho. its ry-how. i bet the ignorant person making fun of mr. specter, that said that has never hit a homer in his life Howard on the other hand has hit 159 just since he’s in the majors, ‘05 Rookie of the year, ‘06 silver slugger, MVP,and Hank Aaron Award. right now he’s 1st in homers and rbi.
Don’t be hating the man that’s gettin’ it done.