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Wow, this story was interesting, especially in terms of the “new” issues in college sports, though eligibility has been forever an issue in college sports.
As for the Rushmores, let’s do this.
Rushmore of best high school football players (high school careers only, friends) from this area — DGG, Jahmyr Gibbs, Gerald Riggs and Da’Rick Rogers. This one was tough for sure. And yes, DGG is the best I’ve ever seen.
Rushmore of straw hats — Scarecrow, Minnie Pearl, Nick Saban and Holly Golightly in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”
Rushmore of big-time stars who got their start on PBS shows — Morgan Freeman, Selena Gomez, Ben Affleck and Kermit.
Rushmore of June in pop culture — June Cleaver, June Carter Cash, “Benny & Joon” and “It was the third of June, another sleepy, dusty Delta day …”
Let’s bag the ‘bag.”
From J-Mac
What do you think of the recent PGA news? They might have two separate tours. One with the top 90 and the other one to play to get in the top 90. I read the signature events entries may be raised to 120. Also, there’s apparently been some internal problems with some of the execs.
J-Mac
I had not seen that until you mentioned it. Here’s more.
I think the big-picture ideas are nebulous at best, especially since the players have to approve this. And the glorified Nationwide version of the second tour will be exceedingly forgettable, and that’s from someone who watches a lot of golf.
The time is now, of course, because the PGA Tour is about to take a victory lap with the looming demise of LIV.
There will be changes coming either way.
That said, we’ll give the final word to the Golden Bear.
“I don’t want to comment on the tour’s schedule because I’m not exactly in favor of what they’re doing right now,” Jack Nicklaus told a reporter this week. “I want to sit down with Brian [Rolapp, PGA Tour CEO] and [retiring PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan] and have that conversation. I hate to see tournaments bunched too much together with too many big tournaments too close together. That’s a problem, I think, and I think that’s going to be a problem for the tour in the future.”
From Sam
A.J. Brown, Stefon Diggs, Tyreek Hill, Antonio Brown, TO, etc. — wide receivers: Why are they always the prima donnas? What makes them so special? Why can’t a nose tackle have five kids from five different women? Why can’t the left guard get all moody because there aren’t enough plays called for him to pull? Why can’t the placekicker holder be weighed down so heavy with gold chains he almost falls forward when crouched down?
Which leads into, if you had one uncontested punch to the face with no retaliation to a person in the sports world or related, who would you reserve that for? I would take my haymaker out on Jake from State Farm. So dang tired of him and his endless, stupid 30-second episodes. Been a SF policyholder for 35 years and not gonna jump ship because of a pitch man, but my next claim, I’m tacking on pain and suffering for having to constantly put up with this guy.
Sam
Great WRs can become divas because they are conditioned to always believe they are open and they are the best option on every single play. It’s a by-product of the persona that helps make them great WRs a lot of times.
As for the parental patterns of nose tackles and left guards, well, like Forrest Gump, I’m not a smart man, but I know what love is.
That said, I would love to see a blinged-out holder come on the field after removing his mink coat and with a full Mr. T. jewelry collection.
While I never suggest violence, I understand the angst against the ubiquitous Jake from State Farm.
But he’s not even villain 1 among the insurance realm for me.
I am knocking out Jamie — Flo’s running buddy from Progressive — if given the chance.
Conversely, the doctor from the “don’t become your parents” ads deserves a hug.
From Patrick
You think about all the Dodgers greats.
And Ohtani absolutely could be “that” guy for that franchise.
Other than Trout for the Angels — and that would be just over Nolan Ryan — I can’t think of another MLB guy to fit that bill.
Hell, LeBron’s the guy for two franchises.
Does Josh Allen become the guy for the Bills? I think they’d love to have someone supplant OJ. Jim Kelly could be it (or Cornelius Bennett). I think Allen has to make a Super Bowl appearance, though.
Is Zion Williamson that guy for the Pelicans? Is anybody? Ever?
Patrick
I thought about Zion, honestly, and he should be that guy. And if he’s not, then who knows if the Pelicans will ever have that guy.
I also thought about Anthony Edwards with the T-Wolves. Yes, KG assuredly has a say now, but KG leaving to win a title with Boston had to be painful for the T-Wolves backers. May need you to craft the “That Sport’s Guy” question for the 10 biggest sports markets in America.
Heck, let’s do this, and feel free to critique or analyze.
NYC — I say Jeter (at least right now); historically gotta be the Bambino
Chicago — Jordan, then now and always
L.A. — Magic
Boston — Mother bleeper, that’s impossible. You bounce between Larry Legend or Bill Russell, Teddy Ballgame, Brady, of course, but is it Bobby Orr?
San Francisco — Montana, right? Or Steph?
Philly — It’s the Doctor, right? Or is it Michael Jack Schmidt?
Atlanta — Man, I am tempted to say Michael Vick, just knowing the city. Likely would go Hank Aaron, though, to be honest. Or Herschel Walker, which is crazy for a pro sports town to pick a college superstar from 100 miles away and 45 years ago.
Dallas — It has to be a Cowboy, and while I think Staubach was better, the recency bias (which is real) points me to Aikman.
D.C. — Has to be a Redskins player because the Bullets/Wizards stink on ice, and the only Nationals nomination has spent the last half dozen years in Philly. Is it possibly Darrell Green? Thoughts?
Houston — I wanna say Earl Campbell or Bum Phillips. Jose Altuve has had a Hall of Fame career there. Biggio and Bagwell are all-timers. But I think this one has to be Akeem the Dream. Led UofH to two title games, won two NBA titles with the Rockets.
From Spy
The Drive-By Truckers have a great song called “Lookout Mountain.”
As an album, “Born in the U.S.A.” is really overrated. “Darkness on the Edge of Town” is a much, much better album.
And the title track of “Born in the U.S.A.” is not the happy, feel-good anthem many people think it is. It’s damn near a dirge. Very dark and depressing lyrics.
Spy
Yeah, but “Glory Days” speaks to so many of us.
And the “Dancing in the Dark” video gave us Courteney Cox. So there’s that.
Have a great weekend, friends.