December, 2007 archive

News Year’s Blogging Resolutions

December 24th, 2007 | Uncategorized | 1 comment

I will not use the word “Nike” in a critical way in 2008. (Which, of course, precludes me from using it at all). I am trying to figure out a code word(s) to use instead. EVIL Corp is one possibility.
I will stop needling Roger Clemens. (OK, that one I probably won’t [...]

The Request Line Is Now Open

December 22nd, 2007 | Uncategorized | 1 comment

9:38 in the night time, the right time, at WJOX where the request and dedication line is now open. Caller, where are you from and what can we play for you?
"Morgantown, West Virginia. I’d like to hear "Your Cheatin’ Heart" by Hank Williams.
And who does it go out to?
"Rich Rodriquez, who used to [...]

Numbers Game

December 21st, 2007 | Uncategorized | 1 comment

Ever wonder why some numbers just seem to fit a player? It’s a trick of the mind. The player makes the number and then we associate it with him. But there are numbers that just seem so right…
#51-Dick Butkus. The one after the five looks like an exclamation point. The [...]

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

December 19th, 2007 | Uncategorized | 2 comments

Boosters at WVU are angry at the school because Rich Rodriquez has signed a contract to coach at Michigan. 
But mad at Rodriquez?  Not  a bit of it.
"I’ve been in business 36 years, and it’s the
worst business decision I’ve ever seen," according to Bob Reynolds, former chief
operating officer of Fidelity Investments.
"I’ve been the COO of [...]

The Evil Of Two Lessers

December 18th, 2007 | Uncategorized | 3 comments

You’re a baseball player.  Dream time.  Money for nothing and your chicks for free.
And you’re a citizen.  Wrapped in the American flag and your constitutional rights.
So, hand over your that urine sample.  Once the union caves I’ll be back for your blood.
This is not a defense of steroids.  Or an excuse for Barry Bonds, Roger [...]

The Great Belichick-Mangini Handshake Debate

December 15th, 2007 | Uncategorized | 2 comments

In ancient times you showed an open palm to prove you were not carrying a weapon. With that assurance, you could greet anyone you met as a friend. For a few thousand years it’s been a workable system.
Until now.
Nobody spends any time thinking about how the Jets-Patriots game will turn out tomorrow in [...]

Weird Scenes Inside The Gold Mine That Is Baseball

December 14th, 2007 | Uncategorized | 1 comment

First thoughts on the Mitchell Report.
Two guys in their seventies (Mitchell and Selig) collaborating to explain a drug subculture?   
Brilliant!  Finally baseball has figured out how to compete for attention with the NFL.
Speaking of the NFL, look at those guys and tell me that’s a league free from performance enhancing substances.  Gimme an [...]

When Blogging Is A Crime Only Criminals Will Have Blogs

December 12th, 2007 | Uncategorized | 7 comments

“And when you look at the internet business, what’s dangerous about it is that people who are clearly unqualified get to disseminate their piece to the masses.”-Steven A. Smith 2007
Quite frankly, I hope you’ll pardon the interruption.
Get over Steven A. Smith, an untrained actor, appearing on General Hospital as a reporter at the scene of [...]

Inquiring Minds Want To Know

December 10th, 2007 | Uncategorized | 4 comments

Are the Rangers just playing games with Milton Bradley?
Would you show up for a morning shoot around with Jamal Tinsley?
If you missed seeing the Heisman awards, can you replay it on your Tebow?
Would NASCAR ever allow a car number 3.1466666666, or is it just a pie in the sky dream?
Is the reason Oakland didn’t make [...]

Black Thoughts While Waiting For The Next Big Thing

December 8th, 2007 | Uncategorized | 1 comment

And it isn’t Tim Tebow.
Let’s start there.  The 20-20 TD club?  An interesting stat.  Like knowing the ratio of pigeons to statues in New York City.  But what does it tell you? Does it put Tebow up there with the best ever?  While we’re at it, is the Heisman trophy even relevant?   Here’s your four [...]