Do you remember June 17, 1994? What happened that day? This may jog your memory --- White Bronco. Yes, that is the day that OJ led LAPD on the infamous high speed chase. But, did you know that Jack Niclaus was playing in the US Open, MLB was in the pre-strike season, The World Cup opening was rocking in Chicago, Houston and LA were playing the fifth game in the finals AND the Rangers celebrated their Stanley Cup win at a parade? I had no idea that all of that was going on the same day --- much of it at the same time. I learend this from watching the most recent ESPN produced "30 for 30". I always love that show and have learned a lot from watching, but this date specific documentary was particularly enlightening. As I was watching I observed a common thing --- OJ's chase was the start of our obsession with reality TV, instant news and star-hounding. I've always wondered when that shift in our society occured and was astounded when the producer of this episode echoed what I was thinking --- that day in history led (with lots of assistance from mass publication, Internet, cell phones, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) us to our star crazy, reality driven present. Amazing!
So, what does that have to do with today? In addition to that revelation, I was amazed that all of those key events were taking place on the same day. I don't think that every day can boast that full of a plate. But, today, SC is poised in what could be a uniquely memorable day. Once again the World Cup is in full force and MLB is playing. But, South Carolinian Dustin Johnson is in the lead of the US Open and USC AND Clemson are preparing to play games in College World Series. All on the same day....June 20, 2010. Will this be a great sports day for SC? We'll see!
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