Good Morning, It's Thursday November 12, 2009
CHAD BEING CHAD
It's amazing how hard Chad Ocho Cinco works at getting attention. A lot of PR departments could learn a lot from this guy.
THE CONDIMENT CAPER
First Chad twittered that he was going to send some mustard to the Steelers at Heinz Field because "they'll never ketchup when we play Sunday". Marvin Lewis didn't appreciate his generosity or his cleverness. He shut down the mustard express. Replied Chad, "That's the way to spoil the fun, Boss man."
COVERING CHAD
Chad then employed Plan B. He posted a sign on his locker that read: "It is against NFL policy to cover Chad Ocho Cinco man-to-man. It has always been a rule, but with the events of last year, we have forgotten who he was. He is still the most uncoverable receiver in the league. This rule is for the safety of embarrassment to all defensive backs."
DISAPPOINTMENT
Ryan Clark, who plays defensive back for the Steelers was disappointed that Chad's shipment of mustard was derailed. Said Clark, "I've got three kids to feed. That's one less trip to the grocery store I need to make."
HOPE I DIDN'T JINX THEM
For the first time in at least 20 years, I put in a preliminary order for Super Bowl credentials. Wednesday was the NFL's deadline. You only get them if your team goes.
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
The Bowling Green Falcons play at Miami tonight...6pm kickoff at Yager Stadium in Oxford. Reigning MAC Offensive Player of the Week, Tyler Sheehan of LaSalle leads BG.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN THE MAC
Brian Kelly's old team at Central Michigan drilled Toledo
56 to 28.
THE TROPHY TOUR
The Coaches Trophy is making a tour stop in Cincinnati this week. It's the trophy given to the college football team that wins the national championship. Charley Green brought the trophy by our studio yesterday. It weighs 45 pounds and stands 34 inches tall. A sparkling football of Waterford Crystal worth $30.000 sits atop the trophy.
POSE WITH THE TROPHY
Fans can pose with the trophy. It's free. The trophy will be open for public viewing and pictures at two Kroger stores on Friday. It will be at the Middletown store from Noon until 2pm, then at the Mitchell Avenue Exit Kroger Store from 3-5pm. You can't touch it. Charley nearly fainted when I got close to it.
SLUGGING IN SEATTLE
Junior Griffey will play at least one more season with the Mariners. He signed a one year deal on Wednesday. Griffey says he'll do whatever they want him to do.
NATIONAL LEAGUE GOLD GLOVES
P-Adam Wainwright of the Cardinals
C-Yadier Molina of the Cardinals
1B-Adrian Gonzalez of the Padres
2B-Orlando Hudson of the Dodgers
SS-Jimmy Rollins of the Phillies
3B-Ryan Zimmerman of the Nationals
OF-Shane Victorino of the Phillies
OF-Michael Bourn of the Astros
OF-Matt Kemp of the Dodgers
LETTER OF INTENT DAY
Congratulations all the boys and girls who signed national letters of intent on Wednesday. Swimmers, divers, hoopsters, wrestlers...we had a million kids making a commitment to college.
THE XAVIER CLASS
Chris Mack signed his first class of recuits at Xavier.
Jay Canty is a 6-4 guard from North Carolina, Jordan Latham, a 6-8 forward from Baltimore, Justin Martin, a 6-7 forward from West Virginia and Griffin McKenzie, the 6-9 forward from Moeller.
THE MIAMI CLASS
Charlie Coles signed up three new Miami Players. Jon Harris is a 6-8 forward out of Twinsburg, Josh Sewell is a 6-4 guard from Louisville and Quinten Rollins is a six foot point guard from Wilmington.
THE BUCKEYES CLASS
Some think Ohio State has the best class in the nation. 6-9 power forward Jared Sullinger in Columbus heads the list. His brother J.J. used to play for the Bucks. The class includes Princeton's Jordan Sibert.
NO TICKETS AT UK
Kentucky reports that tickets for the UK-North Carolina game are gone. There are still tickets available for UK's games against Miami, Sam Houston State and Rider.
THE PUCK STOPS HERE
The Cyclones Reid Cashman has been promoted to the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL. Cashman appeared in the Cyclones first nine games of the season.
EASTERN REMATCH
In the NBA last night, the Cavs beat the Magic 102-93 in a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference finals. Lebron scored 36 points while Shaq kept Dwight Howard in foul trouble.
MUSIC HISTORY
19-year old Taylor Swift became the youngest person to win the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year Award. Darius Rucker, aka Hootie, became the first black singer to win New Artist of the Year.
BIRTHDAYS TODAY
Neil Young is 64...Al Michaels is 65..Wallace Shawn is 66. He was the little guy who kidnapped the princess in the "Princess Bride."
DEATHS THIS WEEK
McHale's Navy was one of my favorite TV shows in the 60's. Pretty dumb actually, but it introduced us to Tim Conway. Anyway, Carl Ballantine, who played crewman Lester Gruber died Tuesday at the age of 92.
IT HAPPENED THIS DAY
November 12, 1920, Kenesaw Mountain Landis, the pride of Millville, Ohio was hired as baseball's first commissioner. Millville is that little stop along Route 127 on the way to Oxford. They have that restaurant that proclaims it has the "World's Greatest Coffee" . It really isn't.
Enjoy your Thursday..we're having a great fall.
See you on TV
Popo
