St. Louis defenseman Erik Johnson tore his ACL and MCL recently in a freak golf cart mishap. Normally hockey players hit the courses after their playoff season ends. Does this mean the Blues were mathematically eliminated before the season even started?
Its already week five of the NFL season and, believe it or not, Plaxico Burress hasn't been listed on any official injury reports. I guess that explains his recent suspension. In a normal season he's already had two weekends off by the fifth game.
Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis injured an ankle in what has been described as a 'low speed mo-ped' accident. It sounds plausible enough. Its not like he's trying to make us believe he tripped over his dog or stumbled carrying groceries or something really far-fetched. I'll completely buy his excuse if he shows up at training camp with horn-rimmed glasses and a pocket protector.
Day 2746 of the Al Davis Senility Watch: The Raiders fired Lane Kiffin today 'for cause'. Owner Al Davis claimed that Kiffin was sabotaging the team and that Kiffin had lied about his interactions with Davis. Its hard to accept the reasoning of Davis considering Kiffin isn't even the coach he hired in the first place.
Tigers outfielder Gary Sheffield talked tough after the recent brawl between his team and the Indians, warning that if there's a next time he won't take it so easy on the Cleveland players. Hey Gary, how bout some basic fighting advice: Leading with your face isn't a winning strategy.
Right or wrong I'm still not sold on the Cowboys being the best team in the league, Marion Barber and Jason Witten do remind me of the Aikman/Smith years but something is missing. Wade Phillips seems a nice guy, but he has a tendency to make a team with 13-3 talent into one with 9-10 wins. This collection of players just doesn't have the look of a Super Bowl champion. Go ahead and call me romophobic if you want. It still won't change my mind.
Lance Armstrong is coming out of retirement. Since you're likely out of competitive shape, and because off the top of my head I can name four or five guys from my old neighborhood who could beat you in a race, don't hesitate to ask for advice Lance. I'll do anything I can to assist you in your comeback-short of changing my name to Quatro Murpho and trying out for the Cincinnattica Bengals. Best of luck to you.
A point to consider: Is it possible that one of the unintended consequences of the instant replay system is an erosion in the quality of officiating? Getting the call right seems to have been replaced by a mindset of 'get it close, fix it later'. Either allow everything to be reviewed or trash the system completely. How did the NFL ever survive all those years without invisible planes?
Anyone up for a new statistical category for the NFL? Minutes per game of TV time for the officiating crew. I get the impression a few of them are more interested in getting their faces on camera than in working the games.
As long as we're on the subject, give Mike Carey a raise. Fire the rest.
Thanks for reading.
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