This week on the Double-A Zone:

• Barack Obama has shown millions of young Americans what can happen when they are viewed not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. Obama is an important and historic milestone, but the journey continues. What will this generation do to further equality for all men and women regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation?
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• By now, you may have heard that by the end of 2009, the Ladies Professional Golf Association will require all of its players who have been on tour for at least two years to pass an oral English test to compete. Since the LPGA is composed of a good percentage of foreign-born players, especially from Asian countries, the organization believes it is necessary to make them marketable in the U.S. And if they don’t speak English, the tour’s appeal to fans and sponsors is a tougher sell. In other words, from the LPGA’s perspective, this is about business. If American fans can’t identify with the top players – no matter how good they are – the LPGA’s market position is weakened. What do you think of the LPGA’s decision? Is it really good business sense or just discrimination?
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• What role have college athletics played in presidential politics? Do candidates have something to gain by aligning themselves to the ideals of intercollegiate athletics?
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• School’s out forever for NCAA intern Howard Smith. In this post Smith recounts the good ol’ days and reminisces about his days as a golf student-athlete at Carnegie Mellon.