- The Michigan softball team became the first Big Ten team to win the title . . . the Wolverines upended two-time defending champion UCLA on Wednesday night
- I have never been a big fan of Angelina Jolie, but dang, she looks incredible in her new movie with Brad "Arm" Pitt
- If Natalie Gulbis ever starts winning consistently on the LPGA, she will be a huge star
- Imagine if Anna Kournakova ever won the U.S. Open or Wimbledon . . . her star power would have tripled
- Former Chicago White Sox Ron "Ma and Pa" Kittle has a new book out . . . in the book, Kittle claims that Barry Bonds refused to sign some merchandise that Kittle was going to put up for auction at a charity event . . . Kittle claims Bonds said, "I don't sign for white people" . . . true or not, imagine if someone claimed that a white star such as Tom Brady, Peyton Manning or Roger Clemens said, "I don't sign for black people" . . . hmmmm, imagine the uproar
- Talking about Tom Brady, how about his new contract . . . Brady didn't squeeze every last dime out of the Patriots . . . instead he gave the Pats some wiggle room with the salary cap in order to sign another player or two to keep winning
- Imagine if Ohio State had a freshman quarterback who went 9-3 and led the Buckeyes to the Rose Bowl in his first year . . . Ohio State fans would be clamoring that this kid is a Heisman Trophy front runner . . . hmmm, didn't Chad Henne do that for Michigan last year?
- Tonight is the deciding game in women's softball between UCLA and Michigan- I'm still undecided on my prediction for the NBA title . . . I like both teams and their emphasis on "team" play- The Yankees may be done this time . . . after a losing streak early in the season, the Yanks erupted in early May behind the hot stick of Tino Martinez . . . suddenly the Bronx Bummers are 2 games under .500 and have lost nine of ten . . . if this continues the ax may fall on Joe Torre which is something that I dread- A great site for Ohio high school football is www.jjhuddle.com . . . however, let me warn you right now -- if you log-on to the college football forum section, DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING REMOTELY CRITICAL OF THE OHIO STATE FOOTBALL PROGRAM . . . trust me . . . even the slightest hint of questioning St. James and his band of hoodlums will get you a one month boot . . .
It's been a while, but here are some thoughts that have been going around in my head . . .
Kellen Winslow Jr. made a boneheaded mistake by goofing off and getting hurt on a motorcycle . . . okay, the kid made a mistake -- it's time for the media to lay off him already. . .
I sure wish the Cleveland media would get after the criminal activities going on with the Buckeye football program with the same gusto they have with Winslow . . .
I still say Winslow is going to be a beast in the NFL . . .
It was disappointing to see former Buckeye standout Mike Doss get charged with various violations including discharging a gun outside of Canal Park in Akron . . . Doss was the leader of the 2002 National Championship team. . .
Face it Ohio State fans, the Buckeye football program has the criminal reputation of the Miami Hurricanes of the 1980s . . .
Speaking of the Canes, if you ask me, I think head coach Larry Coker needs to have a big season . . . I don't have any inside information, but I get the feeling the pressure is starting to mount on him . . .
Does the island of Hawaii have any slums or housing developments? . . .
If the baseball playoff began today, here would be your match-ups:
American League
Anaheim vs. Chicago
Minnesota vs. Baltimore
National League
Atlanta vs. St. Louis
Chicago vs. San Diego
Before the season began, how many people predicted San Diego, Baltimore, and the White Sox in the playoff race . . ..
Honestly now, how many people predicted that the Yankees and Red Sox would not make the playoffs? . . .
Derek Lee for the Triple Crown? . . .
The Cleveland Indians finally dumped Eddie Murray as a hitting coach . . . Murray better change his attitude if he wants to get back into Major League Baseball . . .
The Michigan softball team may be the first Big Ten team to ever win the college softball World Series . . .
NFL training camp is coming up fast . . .
I got the first pick in my fantasy football draft . . . I leaning toward LaDainian Tomlinson . . .
Great article in last week's Washington Post sports section about Redskins rookie quarterback Jason Campbell . . . he is a good kid . . .
Calling coach Tressel, it's 9:46 a.m., do you know where your star players are? . . .
Whatever happened to former Buckeye tight end John Frank? . . .
I know there are people out there who don't like Shaq, but when was the last time you heard his name in the news linked to drugs, DUI, assault, rape, etc. . . . it was reported that the Big Aristotle is going to pay for the funeral of former Minneapolis Laker great George Mikan . . . Shaq is a good person. . . you gotta love the giant . . .
My money is going on the Miami Heat in Monday night's game seven battle with the defending champion Detroit Pistons . . .
Is Mike Brown the real deal as a head coach? . . .
I say Giacomo will win the Belmont Stakes on Saturday . . .
Remember Thunder Gulch? . . .
What has Smarty Jones been up to lately . . .
Until next time, the beat goes on . . .
