2008 Woodie Awards
Kid Rockies reaching dreams at our age is crazy
Staff editorial
Issue date: 10/17/07 Section: Staff Reflections
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How many people in their mid-20's can say they have accomplished everything they ever set out to do?
There are about 11 members of the Colorado Rockies who are four wins away from being able to fall into that category.
The World Series bound Rockies have accomplished so much at a young age they make us feel like we're slackers. Of course, it is difficult to call any dedicated college student a slacker, but when you consider that shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is already making $381,000 per year, it puts things into perspective. Granted Tulowitzki's contract is modest compared to other major league contracts, but how many college students would give just about anything to be making that much money by the age of 23?
The Rockies youthfulness makes their historic playoff run even more impressive. It's surreal to think that at an age not too far off from the average University of Northern Colorado student, Tulowitzki is a leader on a team with men as old as 37 (pitcher Matt Herges.)
Most of us have had a class with someone in their late 20's or even their 30's, but how many of us have approached that person in a high stress situation and given them advice. This of course, is a situation Tulowitzki finds himself in on a nightly basis.
That is why Tulo is a unanimous pick as The Mirror's favorite kid Rockie. Although, with the way he plays and carries himself on the field it is hardly fair to call him a kid. Luckily, Tulo and many other of the Rockies core players will be around for years to come - unless of course Greeley's own Monfort brothers decide to stay cheap on Rockies fans, but that's an entirely different story.
So, as you watch the World Series, try not to think about how Tulo is making diving plays and throwing rockets across the diamond while you are likely to move back in with your parents after graduation.
Mirror Reflections are the opinion of The Mirror's editorial board: Emily Freed, Christina Romero, Nate Taylor and Mitchell Woll. Let us know what you think! E-mail us at editor@uncmirror.com.
There are about 11 members of the Colorado Rockies who are four wins away from being able to fall into that category.
The World Series bound Rockies have accomplished so much at a young age they make us feel like we're slackers. Of course, it is difficult to call any dedicated college student a slacker, but when you consider that shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is already making $381,000 per year, it puts things into perspective. Granted Tulowitzki's contract is modest compared to other major league contracts, but how many college students would give just about anything to be making that much money by the age of 23?
The Rockies youthfulness makes their historic playoff run even more impressive. It's surreal to think that at an age not too far off from the average University of Northern Colorado student, Tulowitzki is a leader on a team with men as old as 37 (pitcher Matt Herges.)
Most of us have had a class with someone in their late 20's or even their 30's, but how many of us have approached that person in a high stress situation and given them advice. This of course, is a situation Tulowitzki finds himself in on a nightly basis.
That is why Tulo is a unanimous pick as The Mirror's favorite kid Rockie. Although, with the way he plays and carries himself on the field it is hardly fair to call him a kid. Luckily, Tulo and many other of the Rockies core players will be around for years to come - unless of course Greeley's own Monfort brothers decide to stay cheap on Rockies fans, but that's an entirely different story.
So, as you watch the World Series, try not to think about how Tulo is making diving plays and throwing rockets across the diamond while you are likely to move back in with your parents after graduation.
Mirror Reflections are the opinion of The Mirror's editorial board: Emily Freed, Christina Romero, Nate Taylor and Mitchell Woll. Let us know what you think! E-mail us at editor@uncmirror.com.
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