1-3-07 Headlines

Something I am going to try to do more frequently is sift out and post some comments on stories, events and other miscellaneous items that I come across the world wide web... so here's the first installment, and the listing is in no order of importance...

Iverson ejected in the first game against his former team. The 76'ers end up beating the Nuggets fairly handedly as Iverson gets ejected with 1:44 left in the game. In a game that Iverson could display just what the 76'ers gave up on, the sixers end up with the last laugh by winning on the road against Iverson's new team.

Sadam's execution video-taped, official accused. It seems that anything done to any Islamic follower, especially a leader, will bring an outcry from their supporters as well as their opponents and the video-taping and subsequent releasing of the video on the internet and television has certainly stirred the pot. The official that apparently video-taped it on his cell phone is being held in custody and will likely face some punishment.

Ford's funeral. The first president I remember as a child, Gerald Ford will be put to rest in Michigan. Dubbed by the media as a down-to-earth, simple yet smart man. Born and raised in Michigan, those in Michigan have turned out in force to pay their respects to one of their state heroes.

Nick Saban to take Alabama job. Nick Saban seems like a coach that is willing to pack up and move to anywhere that will pay him more. He didn't show much success in the NFL so maybe he is getting out while the getting is good. He may be like Pete Carroll of USC, a good college coach but not so good on the professional level. The details surrounding his departure from the Dolphins does really cloud his character. Some early reports state that Saban did not show up at the Dolphins' headquarters and told his coaching staff he was leaving via conference phone.

Matt Millen to remain Lions president. Millen took over football operations for the Detroit Lions in 2001. Since then the Lions have gone 24-72, worst in the NFL over that same span. Have had top draft picks every year under Millen and the Lions continue to suck every year. Millen has to have something on somebody to have such a dismal performance record and maintain such a lofty position in a football organization. But they hire a new defensive coordinator...that should fix things up...

Peter Forsberg is killing my fantasy team! Peter Forsberg, who just so happens to be on my fantasy hockey team, when playing is about as good a player as you could hope for on a fantasy squad. But this season Forsberg has been hurt more than skating and when you use an early pick on someone like Forsbert your team as a whole suffers.

Golf Channel to begin airing PGA events. I'm not really a huge PGA golf fan, but I do enjoy watching it when it is on, especially the majors. Having DirecTV and the Golf Channel I thought the 'Golf Channel' would be airing PGA events...but only a few select rounds and really, not that much PGA. That all changes this year. The Golf Channel will have full coverage for a few events and early round coverage of others. I always thought why even bother having Thursday and Friday coverage on one of the other cable stations (USA or ESPN) when they only air 2 hours of coverage in the afternoon. If Tiger isn't playing during that time, no one is watching and not to mention coverage would often end with players still golfing...so why even bother? Hopefully this all changes with the Golf Channel's coverage. And to make things tough on themselves, the Golf Channel plans on having a female as the lead-caster for their coverage. I will reserve judgment on her ability until I have heard her, but they could have gotten a more recognizable name/voice that may bring them more instant credibility.

ESPN/ABC trying to lure Barber. The NY Giants are in the playoffs but with word that Tiki Barber is retiring has ABC sports trying to recruit Barber for their Good Morning America show. A popular east coast athlete usually has no problem landing a television deal after they are done playing their sport.

Will Favre retire? Just like winter turns to spring Brett Favre will likely do the same song and dance routine he did last year. He will hold off making an announcement about whether he is returning to play for the Green Bay Packers or will retire until god knows when. What is just plain stupid about Brett Favre is that he truly doesn't give a shit about the Green Bay Packers. If he did what he did last year by not telling the team his status before the draft, after the draft and then hold a press conference to tell everyone that he still doesn't know what he is going to do is just plain bullshit. I think he likes to make sure he remains a story in the off-season but I'm just plain sick of Brett Favre. You got your record and that is all I think he cares about now, is padding his consecutive start record.

The Wheel and Jeopardy signed through 2012. All these new game shows during prime time all SUCK, yes they all SUCK. They are lame and all about filling a time slot. The best game show has always been Jeopardy. Lots of questions, and tough ones at that, with a simple game play. The reason Jeopardy wouldn't last in prime time is because intelligent television viewers are clearly in the minority.