I want to take this time (after neglecting the blog for so long) to welcome the newest member of the NBA’s D-League: The Ft. Wayne Mad Ants! Ft. Wayne actually had a locally popular CBA team before Isiah Thomas blew up that league (on his way to then destroying multiple franchises in the NBA) and I have a feeling that the Mad Ants will be successful there.
But damn, how about that name? I actually love it. It wouldn’t fly in a major league but it’s perfect for the minors. And for those curious, it’s a very roundabout way of naming the team after the city’s namesake: General “Mad Anthony” Wayne
And I absolutely love the logo. Who’s going to buy me a Mad Ants jersey for my 30th this year?
Update: The President of the Mad Ants (the queen? Hmmm.) is running a blog. No comments though but it does bring out this gem from Ants President Jeff Potter:
Oh, and by the way, my irrational fascination with Sanjaya has not waned. I make this promise to the city of Fort Wayne – I will do my best to bring Sanjaya to town to sing at one of our games! And, no, that is not a threat, it is a promise.
Words fail me.