There's probably not a lot of Utah Jazz fans on this forum, but I just have to share my feelings about the retirement of Jerry Sloan. Whether you like the Jazz or not, whether you even like basketball or not, or even if you don't like sports-- Jerry Sloan was a man's man, a man who was the epitome of poise under pressure, and a man who commanded respect from anyone that ever met him.

In an era where athletes dictate the course of not only franchises, but entire leagues; Sloan was the last staunch hold-out in all of professional sports. It almost seems fitting that Sloan would not abide a year when both the NBA and NFL will experience lockouts caused by greedy owners and players.

This truly is the end of an era, and Jerry Sloan will truly be missed.