Here Are Some Questions That Need Answers

DENVER — 

Just thought I’d ask: Why? Why? Why?

Why would the Denver Broncos’ players vote 49-1 to strike when none of the 50 believe it is the best thing for the game, the players, or the owners?

Why do grown men get behind the wheel of an Indy race car and drive it 234 m.p.h. without expecting something bad to happen?

Why are the National Basketball Assn. playoff games so much more interesting this year?

Why is Dick Motta running out of jobs so fast?

Why do we always trust owners of dogs and horses, but remain suspicious of cat lovers?

Why doesn’t the NFL come into the 20th Century and adopt the two-point conversion?

Why would anybody dare question the legitimacy of Magic Johnson as MVP?

Why do so many athletes come to the end of their careers feeling as though time has deprived them?

Why is Larry Bird still so hungry?

Why do hockey players fight so much?

Why are the Lords of Baseball such Neanderthals on the matter of expansion?

Why can’t so-called progressives who want a new facility for major league baseball see the beauty of Mile High Stadium?

Why haven’t the Colorado Buffaloes been able to incorporate passing in their attack since going to the wishbone?

Why isn’t Alex English more popular?

Why hasn’t Al Davis done something about his quarterback problem and why is he apparently letting Marc Wilson take him down the tubes?

Why wouldn’t Phoenix be a great spot for an NFL expansion team?

Why wouldn’t the Nuggets kill to get UNLV’s Armon Gilliam?

Why are people always so quick to come to the defense of Bob Knight?

Why shouldn’t we all have great aspirations after what Vanna White has accomplished without talent?

Why would anybody in their right mind pick the Pistons to beat the Celtics?

Why can’t the Bears see the talent of Mike Ditka and rehire him with a long-term contract?

Why would the Spurs want to wait two years for David Robinson when the whole front office could be fired by then if the team doesn’t start winning?

Why would the Knicks want anybody but Don Nelson?

Why is Leon Durham playing so far over his head?

Why did the Nuggets pass up a chance to get Dale Ellis from the Mavericks?

Why did the Dodgers ever get rid of Cey, Lopes and Garvey?

Why wouldn’t the NFL agree to expand its rosters to 49 and do away with the phony injured-reserve stockpile?

Why do I wonder if the Broncos’ defense is running out of leaders, now that Tom Jackson, Barney Chavous and Rubin Carter have retired?

Why would Len Barker want to pitch for the Zephyrs in the American Assn. when he could be sitting back counting his $900,000 guaranteed annual salary?

Why did Kevin McHale get by with such a light $3,000 fine for going into the stands after a heckler?

Why do I keep thinking Red Auerbach will wind up with David Robinson?

Why does the Lakers’ arrogance make me want to do something mischievous to them, like let the air out of their tires on their BMWs, Porsches and Mercedes?

Why does Harry Caray remind me of the Pied Piper, unless its because I’ve been following him around on the dial for 35 years? And why doesn’t any other announcer stir the passions of fans like Harry?

Why are there so many suckers for professional wrestling?

Why are we even surprised anymore when a rich jock comes up with the nose candy habit?

Why do both Dennis Johnson and Jack Sikma always look as though they’ve got two black eyes?

Why can’t Curtis Strange play on Sundays anymore?

Why is it that I’m certain the Reds’ bullpen won’t hold up long enough for them to remain in the September pennant race?

Why can’t more NBA publicists operate with the efficiency of the Lakers’ Josh Rosenfeld?

Why is it that when you finally start putting, your irons go bad; you finally start hitting your long irons, your wedge goes sour, and when you finally get your whole game together, your wife won’t let you play.