OT: Dr. Joe Morgan

by cubs0505 on Jun 15, 2008 10:46 PM CDT

Cal State University recently bestowed upon the talented and well-spoken broadcaster Joe Morgan an honorary doctorate of humane letters.

Full article is here:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/mlb/06/15/morgan.degree.ap/index.html

Hopefully this won't mean Jon Miller is going to start refering to him as "Doc Morgan" during telecasts now.

And, finally, to meet the minimum word requirement, here's a video with some interesting "trivia":

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5qadt_al-oliver_latino

THIS GUY gets a doctorate degree. THIS GUY.

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people get honorary degrees for a variety of things

he could have donated money to the school for example.

by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 15, 2008 11:03 PM CDT reply actions

You've hit it on the head.

I’m really down on Morgan as a broadcaster, but he’s been really active in the Oakland community, especially with his alma mater, who is awarding him the honorary doctorate. From AP, via The Mercury News:

When the Oakland native began attending the university in 1984 after his final major league season, he established a scholarship fund for kinesiology and physical education majors. He has contributed more than $150,000 toward the endowment while embracing his role as one of the school’s most visible alumni.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 15, 2008 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks for pointing this out.

We can justifiably criticize Morgan for his broadcasting “skills”, but he has given back to his community. Good for him.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Jun 16, 2008 6:55 AM CDT up reply actions

So I am just curious...

do they give these things for community action and such? Or, is Morgan really an intelligent guy? I am being facetious here, seriously asking.

How does that make you feel?

by Kinky Reggae on Jun 16, 2008 8:21 AM CDT up reply actions

There are lots of reasons a university might grant an honorary doctorate.

They give them for service to the university community, namely in the form of donations, creating scholarships, etc, and they also give them to notable alumni, as it serves as a great recruitment tool for the school. It just so happens that Morgan fits both cases.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 16, 2008 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions

Thanks. One more Q

“Physical Education Major”?

What does one do with this degree? I know you need an MD to be a trainer right?

Not sure why I think you have all the answers just thought I’d ask.

How does that make you feel?

by Kinky Reggae on Jun 16, 2008 8:52 AM CDT up reply actions

My friend actually majored in kinesiology and physical education

at U of I, so that’s the only reason I’m familiar with this, but there’s actually quite a few things you can do with that degree, but most either teach/coach at the high school level, work at a physical rehabilitation clinic, or work as a professional trainer, either privately, or in a facility.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 16, 2008 9:05 AM CDT up reply actions

Don't trainers need an MD?

I thought they need to have a background in medicine.

How does that make you feel?

by Kinky Reggae on Jun 16, 2008 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions

no MD but they do need (or should be) certified

by Emelie on Jun 16, 2008 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions

I think this is correct.

Per the Cubs website, here’s the Cubs’ medical staff:

Stephen Adams, M.D. Team Physician
Stephen Gryzlo, M.D. Team Orthopaedist
Michael Schafer, M.D. Orthopaedic Consultant
Mark O’Neal Director, Athletic Training
Ed Halbur Assistant Athletic Trainer
Tim Buss Strength and Conditioning Coordinator

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 16, 2008 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions

Thanks!

How does that make you feel?

by Kinky Reggae on Jun 16, 2008 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions

I've always found...

...firejoemorgan.com a hilarious take on anything Morgan (and sportscaster-related). But yes, this is a sign of the apocalypse. I’d love to hear his speech, if he gave one…

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jun 15, 2008 11:49 PM CDT reply actions