Peter King vs. Mo Rocca: You Make the Call
Random thoughts while wondering what ever happened to Blue Moon Odom:
Continuous Loop Dept. Pt. 3: Let's check on our four recurring Super Bowl themes:
Two Black Coaches: We are now at the point where people hope, as I do, that soon this topic will go away.
Peyton Manning, Legend: In order for Peyton Manning to be considered great, must he get over a media made hump? If he doesn't win, can he fall back on his musical career?
Bears as Underdogs: Even Hoosiers are smart enough to know not to mess with a wounded Bear.
New Bears vs. '85 Bears: I've seen the "46 defense Senator and let me tell you something: This is no "46" defense.
Bread & Circus Dept.: Yesterday was the annual abomination known as Super Bowl media day where legitimate, working members of the sports media are thrown together with posers to ask real and silly questions for one hour per team.
My highlight was when injured Bears defensive back Brandon McGowan, kept breaking into ESPN's live shots. At one point, he got up on the podium with Brian Urlacher and asked him if he was a democrat or a republican. Urlacher quickly and wisely replied "no comment."
I'm pretty old school about this. There is no reason that Mo Rocca should be at Super Bowl media day. Well, at least not a legitimate one.
I'm Just Happy to be Here Dept.: Meet Jim Sorgi the Maytag repairman of NFL quarterbacks. It would be some story if Mark Anderson or Alex Brown finished off Peyton Manning's thumb, forcing Sorgi to morph into his impression of Earl Morrall.
MAC Daddy Dept.: The Colts hung on to beat the Bears 26-20 in a computer simulation underwritten by Scout.com. Since Indianapolis is a simulated city, the results were not unexpected. Both MAC and PC were unavailable for comment.
Jonesing for an Encore Dept.: I'll be rolling my TIVO Saturday night hoping that SNL will be talking about a team from a Midwestern city know as "Da Bears." If I were writing it, I'd have Chaney bring Da Super Fans into the oval office and introduce them as the President's new Iraqi advisers. Bush could say, "So if I sent the Bears over to Iraq, how would it turn out?" "Bears 407, Shiites minus 234."
Looking for Mr. Bad Bar Dept.: One guy says that there aren't any unlikeable players in this Super Bowl (i.e. Terrell Owens, Dion Sanders, et. al.) Take Chicago's pulse Monday morning if "Bad Rex" shows up and I guarantee you'll find one.
In Through the Front Door Department: Apparently, in the movie, the part of Tony Dungy will be played by Isiah Washington. Besides, I'm sure the two gay guys who live in Indiana will get over it.
Looks Can Be Deceiving Dept.: The only thing I want to see planted on Sunday is Peyton Manning.
Is it Still Under Warranty Dept.: I guess everyone in Chicago is getting a big head.
Urine the Spotlight Dept.: The Chargers must be pissed that this story leaked to the media. I wonder if there is streaming video? I'll have to make finding that a number one priority.
Backup Dept.: Look! It's Pablo Ozuina lite! Memo to Kenny: Quit stockpiling utility infielders and find a fifth starter. Please. Of course, if the Sox come out slow, Kenny can trade Joe Crede and then award third base to either Pablo, Junior or Josh Fields. And, if Juan Uribe has issues stemming from his shooting incident in the Dominican, Junior can play short. And the outfield. Okay, Kenny you win. It's like buying flood insurance. Don;t know if you need it, but it's good to have just in case.
BLOG Tired Dept.: Hillary Clinton has started a chat site where she wishes to have a "national conversation." This from a woman who hasn't had a conversation with her husband since Lewinskygate.
Primary Problem Dept.: The early primaries are playing such a determining factor in slating presidential candidates that many states are considering moving theirs up so they have some impact. Why can't we just have one national primary in March and get the whole thing over with. Then, politicians could go back to work in the house, senate or Governor's office instead of being out on the road stumping.
Office Politics Dept.: If you own a computer that has Microsoft Office, Bill Gates has your wallet right where he wants it. Again, my caution: Don't take the leap on Office and Vista too soon. Your software and hardware manufacturers need to write drivers and Microsoft will take a year to 18 months to debug the new editions. If it doesn't say "service pack", it's not ready yet.
Pantie Waste Dept.: If your fans enjoy throwing their panties on the stage, best not call opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa. Apparently, it gets hers in a wad.
Continuous Loop Dept. Pt. 3: Let's check on our four recurring Super Bowl themes:
Two Black Coaches: We are now at the point where people hope, as I do, that soon this topic will go away.
Peyton Manning, Legend: In order for Peyton Manning to be considered great, must he get over a media made hump? If he doesn't win, can he fall back on his musical career?
Bears as Underdogs: Even Hoosiers are smart enough to know not to mess with a wounded Bear.
New Bears vs. '85 Bears: I've seen the "46 defense Senator and let me tell you something: This is no "46" defense.
Bread & Circus Dept.: Yesterday was the annual abomination known as Super Bowl media day where legitimate, working members of the sports media are thrown together with posers to ask real and silly questions for one hour per team.
My highlight was when injured Bears defensive back Brandon McGowan, kept breaking into ESPN's live shots. At one point, he got up on the podium with Brian Urlacher and asked him if he was a democrat or a republican. Urlacher quickly and wisely replied "no comment."
I'm pretty old school about this. There is no reason that Mo Rocca should be at Super Bowl media day. Well, at least not a legitimate one.
I'm Just Happy to be Here Dept.: Meet Jim Sorgi the Maytag repairman of NFL quarterbacks. It would be some story if Mark Anderson or Alex Brown finished off Peyton Manning's thumb, forcing Sorgi to morph into his impression of Earl Morrall.
MAC Daddy Dept.: The Colts hung on to beat the Bears 26-20 in a computer simulation underwritten by Scout.com. Since Indianapolis is a simulated city, the results were not unexpected. Both MAC and PC were unavailable for comment.
Jonesing for an Encore Dept.: I'll be rolling my TIVO Saturday night hoping that SNL will be talking about a team from a Midwestern city know as "Da Bears." If I were writing it, I'd have Chaney bring Da Super Fans into the oval office and introduce them as the President's new Iraqi advisers. Bush could say, "So if I sent the Bears over to Iraq, how would it turn out?" "Bears 407, Shiites minus 234."
Looking for Mr. Bad Bar Dept.: One guy says that there aren't any unlikeable players in this Super Bowl (i.e. Terrell Owens, Dion Sanders, et. al.) Take Chicago's pulse Monday morning if "Bad Rex" shows up and I guarantee you'll find one.
In Through the Front Door Department: Apparently, in the movie, the part of Tony Dungy will be played by Isiah Washington. Besides, I'm sure the two gay guys who live in Indiana will get over it.
Looks Can Be Deceiving Dept.: The only thing I want to see planted on Sunday is Peyton Manning.
Is it Still Under Warranty Dept.: I guess everyone in Chicago is getting a big head.
Urine the Spotlight Dept.: The Chargers must be pissed that this story leaked to the media. I wonder if there is streaming video? I'll have to make finding that a number one priority.
Backup Dept.: Look! It's Pablo Ozuina lite! Memo to Kenny: Quit stockpiling utility infielders and find a fifth starter. Please. Of course, if the Sox come out slow, Kenny can trade Joe Crede and then award third base to either Pablo, Junior or Josh Fields. And, if Juan Uribe has issues stemming from his shooting incident in the Dominican, Junior can play short. And the outfield. Okay, Kenny you win. It's like buying flood insurance. Don;t know if you need it, but it's good to have just in case.
BLOG Tired Dept.: Hillary Clinton has started a chat site where she wishes to have a "national conversation." This from a woman who hasn't had a conversation with her husband since Lewinskygate.
Primary Problem Dept.: The early primaries are playing such a determining factor in slating presidential candidates that many states are considering moving theirs up so they have some impact. Why can't we just have one national primary in March and get the whole thing over with. Then, politicians could go back to work in the house, senate or Governor's office instead of being out on the road stumping.
Office Politics Dept.: If you own a computer that has Microsoft Office, Bill Gates has your wallet right where he wants it. Again, my caution: Don't take the leap on Office and Vista too soon. Your software and hardware manufacturers need to write drivers and Microsoft will take a year to 18 months to debug the new editions. If it doesn't say "service pack", it's not ready yet.
Pantie Waste Dept.: If your fans enjoy throwing their panties on the stage, best not call opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa. Apparently, it gets hers in a wad.
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