What the hell, people? You mean you’re actually reading this? I’ll put this in an easy-to-read Q&A format, largely because I’m far too lazy to set up context for each individual situation.
(Don’t you give me that look! When Jason wants to start paying me for this, you’ll get more than an hour’s effort!)
The Ebenezer Scrooge of the Blogworld. (image courtesy of, um, us)
How are you liking the Extra Innings MLB package?
Lovin’ it, local blackouts notwithstanding. The best part of that particular situation is that I’m not a fan of any “local” teams, so I can catch another game of a similar interest level. I’m watching a lot of Dodgers games because Vin Scully is the best game announcer in the business, even at age 79, and his voice really takes me back to NBC’s old Game of the Week, which he’d call with Joe Garagiola. I think Vin is the last of his generation in terms of voices that are instantly recognizable with a franchise. (Skip Caray would count for the Braves, if TBS would ever show a damned Braves game. Enjoy “Sex and the City,” you sellout corporate whores.)
Of course, my Yankees haven’t been a whole lot of fun to watch of late. Still, seeing them lose is better than not seeing them at all… for now.
Did you see SI.com’s “On Campus” page this week?
Yes, and before I read the rest of the question, I knew what this was about. Ho-lee Hannah.
The Coppin State Eagles are 0-36 for the season, with a team batting average of .155, a team ERA of 17.00, and a team fielding percentage of .907. This is ineptitude on a scale that I can’t even comprehend. Of course, this is a team of eleven guys, none of whom appear to be pitchers, who have to take turns pitching anyway. They’ve got a whopping two players who seem to be able to handle a bat (kudos to you, Harry Williams and Teon Richburg, batting .305 and .262, respectively). I was waiting until after tonight’s contest against Lehigh to work this in, but it was mercifully rained out.
Go easy on them, folks. They still suit up and play the games, so they pass the heart test, no question.
Why isn’t anyone talking about the Detroit Pistons?
They’re playing the Orlando freakin’ Magic, who have three guys who’d crack the Pistons’ rotation and barely outlasted the most inept Indiana Pacers team in a decade to eek into the playoffs. When they get to the second round, match up with Miami or Chicago, and actually do something newsworthy, people will go back to talking about the Pistons. Relax.
Considering he can jump high enough to dunk with his teeth, Dwight Howard would most definitely crack the Pistons rotation. (image courtesy of NBA.com)
Hey, you made the ESPN 950’s local blog page! Aren’t you excited?
Yes. I’m glad that this project of ours is catching on, and once again, grateful to Jason for the opportunity to be a part of it. There are a lot of blogs out there in the mean ol’ cyber-world, so it’s nice to get the acknowledgment that we’re doing something that has some degree of quality.
Of course, I’d be more excited if I could return the favor and pick up their signal here in the Northside wilds of Broad Ripple (note to our non-Indy readership: Broad Ripple isn’t all that far North, compared to the general population of the area, so yes, I’m being a touch sarcastic). C’mon, fellas… hit up the big bosses for a better antenna.
Seriuosly, though, if you’ve got a question or comment that you want addressed but don’t want public, I’ll be happy to answer them. Just let me, or any of our other extremely capable writers, know.
As always, we are your humble servants.