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A few midweek thoughts…
After being suspended for the rest of the season earlier this week, Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley apologized and said “I chose Chicago as a free agent because I wanted to be part of bringing a...
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Dinosaurs Alive.
Stunners in the NFL: Brett Favre throws a last second touchdown pass for a Vikings win over the 49ers, and the Lions finally get a win, against the Redskins. In related news, Washington has just...
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Errors and omissions.
John McCain said not sending enough troops to Afghanistan would be “an error of historic proportions.”. And if anyone knows about historic errors, it’s the man who chose Sarah Palin for his running...
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First in war, first in peace, and last in the National Football League…
The Washington Redskins are again facing controversy because some people feel that their nickname defames Native Americans. Of course, these days, the problem is that you can’t find an animal, a...
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Awaiting the Winter Classic.
Yet another example of why we all love the Yankees…. C.C. Sabathia, after New York won the ALCS “It’s not really a surprise that we are here. - Makes sense now that they are the Los Angeles Angels...
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Schwarzenegger and other rock stars.
It wasn’t embarassing enough for TMZ to catch his wife Maria Schriver driving while holding a cellphone and parking illegally. Now Governor Schwarzenegger has also been photographed with HIS Porsche...
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Military intelligence and other oxymorons
Since the troops are stretched so thin, a new order from the general in charge of northern Iraq makes getting pregnant or impregnating a fellow soldier an offense punishable by court-martial. Wouldn’t...
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After NFL week 17.
The Vikings beat the Giants. So their fans can look forward to a bye-week. The Redskins had another late minute loss against the Chargers. Now THEIR fans can look forward to 35 bye-weeks. - After...
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Taking a shot at it…
Unclear on the concept award for Gilbert Arenas, who said the guns in the locker room incident was “a joke.” Note to Gilbert, real guns are never a joke. Now the Wizards’ record this year – THAT’S a...
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Beginnings and endings.
Mike Shanahan appears to be ready to accept the job as coach of the Washington Redskins. For non-sports fans, this is essentially the equivalent of signing on to be the fifth trophy wife of a...
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Poor performances.
Charles Rangel was found guilty on 10 counts by the House Ethics Committee. This was shocking news to most Americans – the House HAS ethics? - Despite stories of Donovan McNabb’s new $40 million...
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Benched, bothered and bewildered.
So the Redskins benched Donovan McNabb in favor of Rex Grossman. Wonder how many folks in Chicago are recovering from beer, milk, wine coming out of their nose? - Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo will...
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Cam, we hardly knew ye.
Or at least beyond what the NCAA considered reasonable doubt. Auburn quarterback and Heisman winner Cam Newton declared for the NFL draft. Just in time for the NCAA to complete their investigation and...
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No laughing matter?
As we remember September 11, some think it’s inappropriate to joke on such a solemn anniversary. But I think if we can’t laugh, the terrorists win. - My friend Keith Ogden, who I agree with on politics...
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Not the best and the brightest.
Some discussion on whether or not Redskins should change their name. After this week D.C. residents are thinking to avoid embarrassment maybe the team should drop the “Washington.” - If team keeps...
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The Pretenders?
USC announced that imposters pretending to be from the University contacted both Jack Del Rio and Tony Dungy about their vacant coaching position. There’s a certain symmetry, for years, Lane Kiffin was...
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What’s in a name?
Washington owner Dan Snyder about the Redskins name “It isn’t just where we came from — it’s who we are.” “Who we are?” Well, guess “Sucky Football Team” doesn’t fit on a jersey. - In the SF Bay Area,...
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Any given Sunday
In New Orleans. Where they do love their football team…. Although, up four points, 10 seconds left, no timeouts for the Patriots…. Why not line up six men on the goal line, five at the five, and...
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Final, Final Last Chances…
Really? Email Monday from a vendor “Final Day to Shop Our Columbus Day Sale.” But presumably tomorrow is the “First day to shop the Halloween Sale”. So while we’re on the football team name game… In...
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Snow place like home field?
NFL powers that be have to be wincing at all these awful games played in wintry weather today. Good thing it never snows in New Jersey in February. Urban Meyer and his Ohio State Buckeyes have to be...
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