TheNew Mouth of the South

This appeared in the Truth and Rumors section on SI.com and I had to laugh when I saw it.

Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin denied telling South Carolina recruit that he "would end up pumping gas for the rest of his life" on Tuesday, according to ESPN. Alshon Jeffrey of St. Matthews, S.C., one of the nation's top prospects at wide receiver, signed with South Carolina after an intense recruiting battle with Southern Cal and Tennessee. On Tuesday, Kiffin told ESPN, "I never said that to Alshon, nor would I say anything like that. That's just not something I would say."

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How great of story is that?!?! It is like this "kid" is a clone of ole Stevie Ball Coach himself. Kiffen may not ever win a game at UT, but at least he came onto campus with guns ablazing. and now he is even taking shots at the master of SEC Coach Trash Talk...Stevie Ball Coach. Over the years UT has been know for having a solid winning program, but it seemed to lack the swagger that other programs had. And many years it seemed as if it was the step child to Florida and Stevie Boy. Now Lane swaggers into Knoxville and his gums are a flappin'. UT may not win much this year, but I am certain Laney is going to keep us all entertained.

Please, Please, Please

I am a praying man and there are times in which I am prone to pray for selfish things. I have to admit that just a few moments ago while engaging in on of my favorite activities, watching ESPN, when I saw a news item come across the crawler at the bottom of the screen. It mentioned that there might be interest in San Fransisco signing Terrell Owens. I pray that TO would sign again with the 49ers. Why? Is it because I hate the 49ers? Nope Is it because I think TO is a great player .who will make the Niners into winners? Nope. I want the Niners to sign To so that I can see more press conferences like this one.



Can you imagine what Samurai Mike would do if TO pulled some of the stunts he has in the past few years? How awesome would it be to see Samurai Mike go Samurai on TO? To loaf through a play or miss a cut or drop a pass or complain about not getting the ball or calling his QB gay or doing crunches in your driveway... Only to be greeted by this:





How totally awesome would that be! I grew up watching Samurai Mike slicing and dicing opponents as part of the Ditka Bears. OH yeah, I would dig change out of the couch cushions in order to pay to see Samurai Mike introduce himself to TO after TO is TO!

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Help Me Out

I am in the midst of fantasy baseball league draft. I have finished last in the standings for the last 3 years. This year we have switched to an NL only league. I took Chase Utley in the round 1. If you have an advice I am listening.

I AM FAMOUS!!!!

There are times in ones life whe you are proud to be you and today is one of those days. I have made it...I was featured in the Hot Clicks section of SI.com recently. Just click here and scroll down toward the bottom and you will see my moment of glory and fame!

Ugly Baseball Uniforms

Fan IQ recently ranked the Top 10 Ugliest Baseball Uniforms Of All Time. As I read the list I was immediately thrown back into my youth. I loved the Pirates uniforms...We Are Family!

BOO HOO, WAA, WAA

A couple of days ago the story broke about the Denver Broncos had entertained talks about a 3 way trade involving Jay Cutler. Cutler has come out and aired his thoughts and feelings about the news. News flash to Jay. Because I know he is reading this being a Vandy grad he is a smart guy. You are a good QB, way better so far than Vincey Young or Matty Lienart who were taken in the draft ahead of you. Being a Titans fan I do wish we had gone with you than Vince, but that is hind sight. But you are only 17-20 as a starter and have not been to the playoffs. That doesn't make you Joe Montana, heck that doesn't even make you Kurt Warner, so quit acting like you are Joe Montana. Also, you are a football player and in football at any given moment you are up to be traded. It is the nature of the beast we affectionately call the NFL. Stop crying and whining and play football. The last time I checked they did not already have your bust carved in Canton. You are a decent QB and time will tell if you will be a good QB or a great QB or maybe Hall of Famer. I like the swagger and confidence, but I say to you...suit up and win some games. Until you have a championship ring or three you need to keep quit and play ball. Get over yourself, your not a Manning.