Larry B Blog

I recommend  that the L.A. Sparks adopt  Tom Petty's 

"I WON'T BACK DOWN" as their official theme song. The lyrics just seem to fit, especially after the team's heroic come-from-behind victory over the Shock. 

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The Sparks were down and out and playing terribly, but they refused to back down and pulled out the win.

"I WONT BACK DOWN"

"Well I won't back down, no I won't back down

You could stand me up at the gates of hell

But I won't back down

Gonna stand my ground, won't be turned around

And I'll keep this world from dragging me down

Gonna stand my ground and I won't back down

Chorus: Well I know what's right, I got just one life

In a world that keeps on pushin' me around

But I'll stand my ground and I won't back down 

Hey baby there ain't no easy way out

Hey I will stand my ground

And I won't back down"

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LB note: As much as I enjoyed calling the Sparks amazing victory, I can't help feeling bad for the Shock. That team plays too hard to be 0-5 in overtime games and have just  9 wins this season!

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