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Billick called for a two-point conversion following Jamal Lewis's 75-yard touchdown run, which gave Baltimore a 14-point lead, 23-9, in the fourth quarter. Boller's pass to Hymes was incomplete. "I started in college as an engineering major, and obviously, as you can see, I'm too stupid to add, so I switched to journalism," said Billick, who has a communications degree from BYU. "I thought it was 15 when it was 14."
Marc
Peter Angelos still wants to fight, but if he loses, Lee Mazzilli says he'd like to switch.This is kind of an odd argument, since the O's would currently be in 4th place in the NL East, as opposed to 3rd in the AL East.While the Orioles owner remains dead set against what appears to be the looming move of the Montreal Expos to Washington, his manager said yesterday that if it happens, he has a "very simple solution." Mazzilli would like the Orioles to move to the National League East and have the Washington team take the Orioles' place in the American League East.
Brooks Robinson gets to the heart of the matter:
The Orioles just have to put a winning product on the field and they're going to draw a lot of people.Sorry, Brooks, but the O's are already preparing to use the Senators as an excuse for their sorry performance. OK, that covers 2005 - what about the last 7 (!!!) seasons of sub-.500 baseball? The best thing that could come out of a team in DC is a new owner for the Orioles.
Marc
Boy, I missed cable.
Marc
rushed
An Ellicott City resident awoke to the sounds of his large Republican lawn signs on fire early this morning, according to today's Baltimore Sun. Police have reported that this is not an isolated incident, and in fact as many as 12 large lawn signs and 50 small signs have been destroyed over the past several days. Police have another Ellicott City man in custody, but haven't released any details as to whether the burnings were politically motivated or not.Now maybe it's because I'm reading All The President's Men right now, but am I the only one who thinks it wouldn't be beyond reason to think Karl Rove may have had something to do with this. There are a great number of rumors out there about Rove, including a bugging incident that occured during a Texas gubernatorial race in which a bug was found in his office that many believe was planted there by Rove himself. Many of these rumors can be found in the book Bush's Brain, which has recently been adapted into a film.
The thing about Rove is that no one has been able to find a solid link between these types of activities and Rove. But that's just what you'd expect from the Diabolical Genius, now isn't it?
I don't know, I'm not normally a black helicopters kinda guy, and maybe it's the Nixonian paranoia seeping in. (I mean, I did just indirectly accuse Rove of ordering a series of arsons). Honestly, I think the more likely explanation is that it was some nutcase who, perhaps inspired by the new Che Guevara movie (Anyone out there interested, check out the review of this film, starring Gael Garcia Bernal, star of international acclaimed Y Tu Mama Tambien in the latest GQ. Referencing the casting, the author writes: "In terms of audience appeal, the right-wing equivalent would be Keanu Reeves as the idealistic young David Koresh, or maybe Justin Timberlake playing gallant, pensive Timothy McVeigh."), thought he'd take revolution into his own hands.
If Rove or the Bush campaign was involved, I doubt setting the signs on fire was part of the plan, probably just some low-level vandalism. The other explanation, that it was directed by the Kerry campaign, doesn't hold much water for me. Not only would it be incredibly stupid, but I don't think that campaign would be able to pull something like this off.
So, back to the flaming signs at hand. Don't worry about the Bush supporter whose sign was destroyed. He, like his president, is steeled in his resolve in the face of terror:
"I'm not going to be weak and let them control my life," McQuarry said.
After all, if McQuarry takes down his yard sign, then the terrorists have already won.
Tony
irritated
Following in the grand tradition of Lawrence Taylor, Dexter Manley and that guy who wrote that book about the seedy, underside of the NFL, Terrell Owens has come out with a book: Catch This. It's a look at Terrell Owens and, as the write-up on Amazon.com states, the outrageous gridiron personality "T.O." that Owens has created.(By the way, that pic is from terrellowens.com. I think this is a trend that the Jerks need to latch onto.)
According to the blurb on Amazon, the book allows the reader to learn how great T.O. is:
He takes us behind his apprenticeship to -- and eventual eclipsing of -- the legendary 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice.
And how, like Rosa Parks, he was wronged during this past off-season:
And, finally, he lets loose on the free agent scandal that shook the NFL in 2004 -- and reveals the truth behind the NFL's attempt to deny him free agency, his fraudulent trade to the Baltimore Ravens, and his ultimate happy landing with the Philadelphia Eagles.
But probably the most interesting, and least surprising, thing "revealed" in the book is his condemnation of the liberal white media who find it easy to come down hard on black athletes. Specifically, he mentions Dan Patrick, who conducted a rather rough interview with T.O. a couple years ago on Patrick's radio show.
Was Dan Patrick rough on T.O.? Probably. But was it because he's black, or because Owens is a loud-mouth jerk?
If T.O. thinks it's okay to arbitrarily assign motive to public figures, is it fair to say that T.O. wanted out of San Fran, not because he didn't think Jeff Garcia was a good enough quarterback, but because he is white, and (at least according to T.O.) gay? Is it out of line to suggest that he only wanted to go to Philly, and not Baltimore, because Kyle Boller is white and Donovan McNabb is black?
What if Jeff Garcia were to write a book stating that T.O. didn't want to play with him because he's white. Would Garcia be lauded as being "never politically correct and always controversial and colorful on and off the field." And would his publisher hype Garcia's book as a "...wickedly insightful book, he's (Owens) full of sharp-eyed observations on the contentious, demanding, insane phenomenon that is pro football."
Tony
special
Anyone man who has ever played contact sports, or been attacked by a rabid dog, or a small child with good aim will know how important a quality cup can be in making sure that you're last name doesn't die with you. Shockingly, however, it seems that professional football players are not amongst those concerned with taking a shot in the almonds. Accoriding to this piece on ESPN.com's Page 2, players have shunned cups because of their bulk and those who wear cups are in fact ridiculed by their teammates.But wearing this vital piece of equipment should not be taken so lightly, particularly after you hear the story of Virgil Livers.
He's a former defensive back who played for the Chicago Bears from 1975-79. While fielding a punt at Soldier Field, Livers was speared in the groin. By halftime, one of his testicles had swollen so badly it had to be...drained with a needle by the trainers. Somehow, Livers suited up for the second half. That was a bad idea. A really, really, really bad idea. Later that night, he was rushed to the hospital where the mangled orb was surgically removed.
Personally, I'd run the risk of lost mobility in order to prevent a scene even close to the one described above. I'd like to continue, but I'm doubled over with sympathy pain, trying not to throw up on my keyboard.
Tony
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Non-library related, but this might be of interest to you, Sean. Just remember: you're not a writer, you're a killer!
Marc
suave
Well, well, well. It seems that the Jerks, despite all evidence to the contrary, got one wrong. Over football on Sunday Martin, Steve and Chevy argued over the theme song of the newest CSI franchise, CSI: New York. (At this point I would normally provide links to all three of the CSI shows, but I've provided only one link to the CBS page, where you can find all three shows if you choose. Which, of course, none of you will.)Both Draper and I were certain that it was a song by The Who, although we were unsure as to which one. I was beyond incredulous that it was "Won't Get Fooled Again," which, as it turns out, was wrong. (That, incidentally is the theme song to CSI: Miami). Marc, however, insisted that it was not a Who song at all, speculating that it might be Rush.
Of course, Marc doesn't watch network television, and would not know that The Who provides the theme music for the original CSI, set in Las Vegas ("Who are you") and the aformentioned Miami song. It's what people who call themselves "analysts" might call a trend.
To make a short story long, the theme song is a Who song, "Baba O'Riley", which is better known for a line in the song, "teenage wasteland".
So, while nobody was exactly right, we can rest assured that Marc, as ususal, was exactly wrong. ZING!
Tony
hug me
The South Korean gymnast who took bronze in the Men's all around has been awarded a facsimilie gold medal and the same $20,000 cash prize that is awarded to all South Korean gold medalists. He also plans on appealing his case, which has been denied by the International Olympic Committee and chortled at by the U.S. Olympic committee, to the World Court of Sports (or something like that).For those of you who aren't familiar with this case, it basically breaks down like this. A judge made an error, and as a result the outcome was affected. Sound familiar? It should. It happens all the freakin' time.
Just this past weekend refs made a mistake that allowed Tennessee to kick a game winning field goal over the Florida Gators. And T.O. made a touchdown grab that, upon further review, was neither a touchdown nor a catch. But both of these plays stood, and the results were affected. (Although, the Eagles were going to win that one anyway, but for argument's sake, go along with this one.)
This happens in sports (all sports, not just ones where judges determine the outcome, but any sport where there are human officials) all the time, because the judges or refs or umps are humans, prone to mistakes, even when aided by technology. We all must live within these bounds, and the fact that the Koreans are continuing to harp about this speaks more about their poor sportsmanship, rather than Hamm's (which many American sports columnists alluded to soon after his victory.)
Kudos to Hamm for not giving in to the pressure to return his medal in the "spirit of sportsmanship." And huzzah for the U.S. Olympic committee for sticking with him.
Tony
I think it's just about about time for Operation Torricelli: Kerry is diagnosed with lupus and gets replaced on the ticket by John Edwards.
Marc
The Vuelta a Espa?a has been rocked this morning by news that Tyler Hamilton (Phonak), has returned two positive blood tests that showed evidence of a homologous blood transfusion. One test was performed at the Athens Olympics and another at the Vuelta. Both tests showed evidence of a "mixed red blood cell population, an indication of a homologous (self) blood transfusion," Phonak's press officer Georges Luechinger was quoted by AP as saying. Phonak will hold a press conference later this evening.
Hamilton, winner of the gold medal at the Athens 2004 Olympics in the individual time trial, abandoned the Vuelta prior to stage 13 claiming stomach problems. Hamilton has denied having a transfusion, saying the positive test was the result of a surgical intervention he had some time ago.
Phonak team director Alvaro Pino said, "I have spoken to Tyler and he has claimed he is innocent and apart from whatever the (Phonak) team decides, he will do whatever he has to do to defend himself from these accusations."
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