We’re going to move quickly today. Got a lot to get to, and this Ryder Cup thing has my full attention.
Rushmore of clowns: Bozo, “Send in the Clowns,” Ronald McDonald, Pennywise.
Rushmore of best nicknames for NFL running backs: Sweetness, The Bus, The Galloping Ghost, The Nigerian Nightmare.
Rushmore of Lou: Gehrig, “Skip to my Lou,” Alcinder, Waterloo.
Rushmore of Beatles songs: “Yesterday,” “Hey Jude,” “Strawberry Fields Forever” and “A Day in the Life.”
As for the rules, here’s Hargis doing his thing on the status of Baylor and McCallie before tonight’s rivalry showdown and Paschall doing his thing with some UT football.
From Todd
What in the name of Phil Mickelson is happening at the Ryder Cup, Jay?
Todd,
It’s a massacre right now. Europe took all four of the Friday morning matches and while the U.S. team has been more competitive in the matches happening now, it has the look of an old-fashioned tail-whipping. And Matt Fitzpatrick has made like 100 feet of putts through five holes.
It’s staggering but should it be surprising?
Who is the guts of the U.S. team? Jordan Spieth?
And as likable as Zach Johnson is as a dude, not sure how motivating that guy is in the room, you know?
From a reader
Jay, (Larry) Munson is the biggest homer/ gomer of anyone who’s ever sat behind a microphone. Deal with it!
From another
I agree 100% about the money grab of going to a 12 team playoff. The ONLY team ever left out that deserved a shot was 2004 Auburn. The only good regular season left in any sport is about to be gone. Like you implied, why would you play your star players in the SEC championship game & risk injury when both teams will be in the playoff?
I disagree about Munson. He didn’t prepare, never used player names, just “we” or “they.” Never could tell how far a running play went until he said “second and 4.” Munson is not even close to John Ward. A few memorable lines doesn’t make him the best.
Gang,
I loved Larry Munson because he’s the voice that spoke to you like a fan.
Don’t get me wrong, John Ward was great — and we mentioned that Munson could go extended periods that were short on details like score and possession — but I don’t think there has ever been a connection between fans and announcer like what Larry had with Bulldog Nation.
And I don’t think there will ever be another one close to that either.
From JoeDon
It seems players and coaches use (and abuse) the term “disrespect” when firing up their team or themselves because of someone else’s quote — Hello, Lou Holtz. Hello, Lee Corso.
Is “disrespect” the most overused way to hype a team? I don’t think Knute Rockne ever used “disrespect” in one of his locker room speeches. Nor did Vince Lombardi.
JoeDon,
So true. The “no one believed in us” and “us against the world” faux outrage is everywhere.
Quite possibly the funniest oxymoron of a coach speech I have seen in quite some time happened last week.
Oregon’s Dan Lanning crafted a great line before the Colorado game, saying of Deion’s Buffs “they’re fighting for clicks; we’re fighting for wins.”
Great line. Of course the Oregon PR staff flooded social media with the clip, which actually means that Lanning and Co. were fighting for clicks, too.
From a bunch of you
You are on a roll! Keep it up!
Gang,
The picks have been smokin’ hot. There is no doubt. And I hesitate to even mention them, but transparency in matters like this is paramount in my mind.
Of course, our 10-day winning streak ended with last night’s 1-2 mark, but we are still well north of 80 units to the good as we approach the one-year anniversary of this venture.
Have a great weekend, friends.