Tim Sullivan, Sports |
"Welcome. For those of you who have stumbled into this corner of cyberspace, please allow me to introduce myself. (For those of you who are familiar with my stuff, please keep your snickering to yourself.)
"I've been writing about sports for The Cincinnati Enquirer since the blizzard of 1977, and it has been suggested that some areas of my brain have yet to thaw. The rule of thumb in column writing is that if some of the people don't think you're an idiot, you haven't said anything. Cincinnati Magazine said I was the city's worst sportswriter one year. The next year, the same publication said I was the best.
"I doubt that I improved that much in one year. Probably, they just happened to agree with me about something. It does happen sometimes, albeit rarely."
December 1998 columns: | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov
How now, Brown cow? Nov. 30, 1998NBA: Greed kills Nov. 29, 1998Brown sees problem, not cure Nov. 26, 1998Justin deserves another start Nov. 23, 1998Wildcats didn't have it in them Nov. 22, 1998Steinmetz's death a life lesson Nov. 21, 1998Justin another sign Bengals still looking Nov. 19, 1998McAfee lift XU at right time Nov. 18, 1998UK won't be same without Couch Nov. 15, 1998Don't trust trade rumors Nov. 14, 1998BCS is a formula for chaos Nov. 12, 1998Tomorrow comes today for Reds Nov. 11, 1998No excuses for Buckeyes Nov. 8, 1998Money game on, but Reds can't play Nov. 7, 1998175,604 suits can't be wrong Nov. 4, 1998Wrong place for Pickens Nov. 2, 1998
15 yards and cloud of dust Nov. 1, 1998
TD's never grow old for Hall Oct. 31, 1998Super Bowl for Bengals Oct. 29, 1998Reds need visionary at top Oct. 28, 1998It can't get worse for UC, can it? Oct. 25, 1998Yankees are greatest team money can buy Oct. 22, 1998Everything's coming up Brosius Oct. 21, 1998Gwynn wouldn't change a thing Oct. 20, 1998Padres know trouble they're in Oct. 19, 1998Two swings bury past Oct. 18, 1998Leyritz: On your side or on your nerves Oct. 17, 1998Indians close but no cigar Oct. 15, 1998Cloud over Yankees' pennant Oct. 14, 1998Fans taunts fuel Wells' fire Oct. 12, 1998Yanks don't have to go to Wells Oct. 11, 1998Yanks knocked down to size Oct. 10, 1998O'Neill leaves Reds red-faced Oct. 10, 1998Knoblauch finally sees his error Oct. 9, 1998Bad call makes bad day for Yankees Oct. 8, 1998Wells sets loud tone for Yankees Oct. 7, 1998Minor leaguer emrges as major phenom Oct. 6, 1998No Series for Sosa, only toasts Oct. 4, 1998Yankees miss but don't need Strawberry Oct. 3, 1998Another Cubs heartbreak Oct. 2, 1998Cubs brave, but not the Braves Oct. 1, 1998Cubs can ease their pain Sept. 27, 1998Flynt's new hustle won't impress Reds Sept. 26, 1998Drug questions cloud memory, career of FloJo Sept. 24, 1998Hawkins is up for the challenge Sept. 21, 1998OSU isn't No. 1 for nothing Sept. 20, 1998Bench can't catch a break Sept. 19, 1998'70 Reds won't get postage due Sept. 17, 1998Big play makes up for bad day Sept. 14, 1998Only Selig can solve Schott case Sept. 13, 1998Put me in coach, I'm ready to play Sept. 10, 1998Roger, over and out Sept. 9, 1998Aaron doesn't have to worry - yet Sept. 9, 1998Will record make it to Cincinnati? Sept. 8, 1998Maris sons watch with mixed feelings Sept. 7, 1998McGwire ties Babe Sept. 6, 1998Reds watch and wait for history Sept. 5, 1998What would you do with The Ball? Sept. 3, 1998Fame takes heavy toll on Griffey Aug. 31, 1998As passers go, Blake is passe Aug. 28, 1998Splintered bat super souvenir for Sosa fan Aug. 27, 1998Sosa learns to embrace celebrity Aug. 26, 1998Reds might bolt if they don't like stadium vote Aug. 23, 1998McGwiremania reaches red seats Aug. 22, 1998Jim Murray: Babe Ruth of sportswriters Aug. 19, 1998Now, it's O'Donnell's job to lose Aug. 18, 1998With Milne missing, who blocks? Aug. 18, 1998Money doesn't faze Sargent Aug. 16, 1998UC's Ward makes you believe again Aug. 15, 1998Chang will never lose faith Aug. 13, 1998'Turf war' between Bowden, Allen Aug. 12, 1998QB controversy or calamity? Aug. 9, 1998Ledecky pursues 'lifelong dream' Aug. 8, 1998Simmons shares NFL wisdom Aug. 6, 1998Time to get Schott out of limbo Aug. 5, 1998Munoz: Faith and family first Aug. 2, 1998Tough guys tend to melt at induction Aug. 1, 1998Munoz never cheated himself -- or his fans July 31, 1998Rose doing himself more harm than good July 30, 1998Jordan awaits buzzer July 26, 1998This summer camp is no fun July 25, 1998Harnisch valuable on, off field July 23, 1998Bengals can hold on for holdouts July 22, 1998With Carroll driving, track can't lose July 19, 1998Reds field some dreams July 18, 1998Streak putting Reds 4 years ahead of plan July 16, 1998Pageantry just part of Esiason July 15, 1998It was a Coors Field type of game July 8, 1998Griffey bows to wishes of fans, voters July 7, 1998Numbers say Larkin should play elsewhere July 6, 1998Bowden focused on future July 5, 1998McGwire spreading the magic July 4, 1998McGwire new Big Red Machine July 3, 1998Time to move forward on Wedge July 2, 1998UC gives itself soft slap on wrist July 1, 1998Baseball's circle stays unbroken June 21, 1998Even Nux finds Reds tiresome June 19, 1998Obstinate Tarbell isn't helping Reds June 18, 1998Who doesn't want to be like Mike? June 17, 1998Testaverde would only be stopgap June 14, 1998Can't afford not to trade Larkin June 13, 1998It probably is time to trade Larkin June 11, 1998Rodman more dysfunctional than functional June 10, 1998Even retired, No. 8 makes memories June 7, 1998Excelling means exit for Harnisch June 6, 1998Interleague play worth keeping June 6, 1998Bengals pray Dillon doesn't stumble hard June 4, 1998Kearns well-armed but born to hit June 3, 1998McGwire's early slugfest sets outlandish expectations May 31, 1998Vulnerable Bulls make better story May 30, 1998Priest's second chance will come quickly May 28, 1998Drew may win battle, lose war May 27, 1998Retiree status can't keep Foyt from racing May 17, 1998Marty will honor Sinatra his way May 16, 1998Larry keeps adding to his legend May 14, 1998Reds can't keep Young out of lineup May 13, 1998Hunt, Korb unlikely co-conspirators May 10, 1998As questions mount, where is Huggins? May 9, 1998Ewing shows heart, but mostly rust May 8, 1998Goin knows how to make tough calls May 7, 1998Are athletes next to be compensated? May 6, 1998Real Quiet a bargain at $17,000 May 3, 1998Derby victory would certify Mott's skill May 2, 1998TV creates early Derby controversy April 30, 1998Taubensee finally full-time April 29, 1998Derby debate tricky April 26, 1998Bulls should bow out while they're on top April 25, 1998White gives himself shot at redemption April 23, 19982-for-5? That's slump for Morris April 22, 1998Bengals count on top picks being hits April 19, 1998Griese worth Bengals pick? Odds are yes April 18, 1998McCarver's view of game compelling April 16, 1998Sadly, Yankee Stadium now disposable April 15, 1998Early speed fatal for Favorite Trick April 12, 1998'Trick' is real treat for colt's local owner April 11, 1998Keeping DH can't hurt game's appeal April 9, 1998Schwartz was better than sport he loved April 8, 1998Surprising Reds supply some hope April 5, 1998Don't count on Indians for retirement April 4, 1998Colleges get rich; athletes get more work April 2, 1998Burba can give thanks; Reds fans can groan April 1 , 1998Right trade, poor timing for Reds March 31, 1998Bengals get quarterback Justin time March 28, 1998Tarbell can't hear lullaby of Broadway March 26, 1998XU anxiety may prompt Prosser's exit March 25, 1998Murdoch won't ruin game March 21, 1998NHL vandals can't buy off public opinion March 19, 1998Nicklaus should take fair way in March 18, 1998Blame UC, not fate March 15, 1998History still to judge Catlett's reign at UC March 14, 1998Wakeup call doesn't spoil UC's dream March 13, 1998Where's Northern Arizona? In UC's way March 12, 1998UC, this spud's for you March 11, 1998XU Soldiers ready for battle March 8, 1998Williams gets some redemption March 7, 1998Defense is secret of UC's success March 6, 1998Storybook end eludes Miami March 5, 1998Coles should listen to his heart March 4, 1998Best and worst of the Games Feb. 23, 1998Vehr sharpens skills as Olympic diplomat Feb. 23, 1998The Winter Games of our discontent Feb. 22, 1998Tara finds joy at the Olympics Feb. 22, 1998Lipinski: 'It felt so perfect' Feb. 21, 1998No greatness from Gretzky Feb. 21, 1998Hockey team leaves ugly mark Feb. 20, 1998Hesitation hurt Witty Feb. 21, 1998Gold is Kwan's to lose Feb. 19, 1998U.S. hockey team lacks talent Feb. 19, 1998Golden moment for women's hockey Feb. 18, 1998Whyte gets the last word Feb. 18, 1998U.S. hockey stars on rink of disaster Feb. 17, 1998'Herminator' wins with icy nerve Feb. 16, 1998Cold words inflame hockey rivalry Feb. 16, 1998Timing all wrong for Eldredge Feb. 15, 1998U.S., Canada ready to rumble Feb. 15, 1998Team USA stunned but not out Feb. 14, 1998You gotta love these lugers Feb. 14, 1998Eldredge takes the steady path Feb. 13, 1998Medal reversal is just, excuse is lame Feb. 13, 1998Street was something to sing about Feb. 12, 1998Nike tells Kenyans: Just do it Feb. 12, 1998It's gold or die for Canada Feb. 11, 1998New boot leads to sore lugers Feb. 10, 1998More fun than you can shake a broom at Feb. 10, 1998Women's hockey seeks acceptance Feb. 9, 1998Olympics thrive on conflict Feb. 8, 1998Olympic torch burns for a new era Feb. 7, 1998Nagano offers golden welcome Feb. 6, 1998NHL players chase the gold Feb. 5, 1998Eldredge weighs risk of quad Feb. 4, 1998When stadium opens, all this may be forgotten Feb. 2, 1998Horton learns from dad's mistake Feb. 1, 1998McKeon best salesman Reds could have Jan. 31, 1998Female rink rat's reward: Olympics Jan. 29, 1998Good or bad, stadium deal must be done Jan. 28, 1998Muskies can't pass road tests Jan. 25, 1998Anderson deserves to be in Hall Jan. 24, 1998'Favorite' takes odd path to Derby Jan. 23, 1998With Allen, the fan is always right Jan. 21, 1998XU's Braggs escapes foul mood Jan. 18, 1998Offer too good for Boomer to pass up Jan. 17, 1998Money can't buy Brown happiness Jan. 15, 1998PGA can't put the cart before the sport Jan. 14, 1998Kwan paints masterpiece on ice Jan. 11, 1998Small things in skating's future Jan. 10, 1998U.S. skating roster not yet in the can Jan. 9, 1998For Weiss, its quad or bust Jan. 8, 1998Kwan ignores pain, dreams gold Jan. 7, 1998Minus Tonya, skating lacks drama Jan. 6, 1998