I’m not the first sports writer the Observer has had, but I’ve enjoyed being the one who got to build on the foundation Matt Mauney and the rest of the original crew started. For those keeping score at home, I’ve been here a bit more than seven years and am glad I’ve gotten to stick […]
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What’s on Kline’s Mind? March Madness
Bracketologists and the people who win their pools picking by uniform colors can unite this week as the NCAA tournament begins.
Continue ReadingWhat’s on Kline’s Mind? 2020’s top fives: who makes the cut?
Though sports were cut short for many area athletes in 2020, the kids still deserve a shout-out. Which teams and athletes should make the cut for this year’s set of Plant City Observer top fives?
Continue ReadingWhat’s on Kline’s Mind: Do people have the wrong idea about what ‘strong’ leadership is?
Opening up about one’s personal struggles with mental health is not a sign of weakness, no matter what Skip Bayless thinks will sound good on television.
Continue ReadingWhat’s on Kline’s Mind? A bit of advice for athletes in the 2020-21 school year
A little preparation now could go a long way later on, regardless of what happens during the school year with a pandemic in play.
Continue ReadingWhat’s on Kline’s Mind? The FHSAA’s multiple-choice question
Which of the three proposed options for high school sports’ return makes the most sense?
Continue ReadingWhat’s on Kline’s Mind? What is the FHSAA even doing?
Monday’s nearly five-hour board meeting seemed like a colossal waste of time for everyone involved.
Continue ReadingWhat’s on Kline’s Mind? Trust me, the gyms can wait
While the idea of going back to the gym is tempting, it’s also not the best idea right now with a novel coronavirus hiding in plain sight.
Continue ReadingWhat’s on Kline’s Mind? An open letter to area senior athletes
Though the 2019-20 spring season is now lost, hope isn’t.
Continue ReadingWhat’s on Kline’s Mind? The death of a dream
One of COVID-19’s latest victims is the XFL, which suspended operations and underwent a massive round of layoffs on April 10.
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