A mound of troubles: Rick Ankiel was the most promising young left-handed pitcher in a generation. Then his life - and his pitching - spun out of control

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Rick Ankiel's excellent 2000 spectacular rookie season, his high-pressure coach/father, and his 'can't-miss' high-school label seem to weigh upon his composure, and he currently is so wild that his career is threatened. The history of other players who developed throwing phobias is also analyzed.

Psychological aspects, Case studies, Ethical aspects, Personalities, Self-confidence, Self confidence, Fathers and sons, Father-son relations, Pitchers (Baseball), Phobias, Pitching (Baseball), Fear of success, Ankiel, Rick, Jr., Ankiel, Rick, Sr., St. Louis Cardinals

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What makes Turk tick?

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Minor league pitcher John 'Turk' Wendell may have more superstitions and rituals than any other baseball player before or since. Wendell brushes his teeth between innings, never steps on the base line, prays on the mound and chews black licorice.

Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Baseball players, Wendell, John 'Turk'

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This line will not be crossed: the indomitable, inseparable 2,224 pounds of the University of Miami's blocking machine

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The offensive line of the Miami Hurricanes football team is profiled for its outrageous collective personality and racial diversity. The group is credited as the foundation of the team's 2-year, 21-game winning streak.

Florida, Behavior, Demographic aspects, College sports, Football (College), College football, University of Miami, Linemen (Football)

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