In one of the most difficult mediums to succeed, Patrick again proves why he is the best. There is no one who can get the interviews that he gets and while he treats guys with dignity he never shies away from asking the hard questions. Today in an interview with recently dispatched Larry Johnson, you got insight that you rarely get. Listen to this link and you decide if you think Larry is sincere and has figured it out and more importantly listen to a broadcaster at the top of his game.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/danpatrick/?eref=sinav

Can you believe these guys, the self-proclaimed world-wide leader of sports and the best they can come up with on Sports Center is ‘Yankees end drought’? Are dictionaries not allowed at ESPN? As far as I know a drought would constitute more than waiting 8 or 9 years for a championship. The Cubs, now that’s a drought! Saying the Yankees ended a drought is like saying I was starving after not being to the drive through in the last 2 hours.

Fox made a great call with having Troy do the colour for this weekends Vikes/Packers game, Troy does colour like he QB’d, with class and without drawing to much attention to himself. He succeeded in the impossible Sunday, he found a way to give the game context and allow the situation to speak for itself most of the time. He didn’t overblow Favre’s greatness and didn’t fall into the ‘pity Aaron Rodgers’ trap. He called it like he saw it, highlighting each of their strengths as well as their flaws. While almost everyone makes it obvious whether they are a ‘Favre Guy’ or a ‘Rodgers Guy’, I have no idea after the game what kind of a ‘guy’ Aikman is. Isnt that how its supposed to be ?

yup, he is brutal!

joe buck sucks

Gators coach Urban Meyer easily wins our inaugural “Braincramp of the Week” award with his decision to “suspend” star linebacker Brandon Spikes for the 1st half of Florida’s game this week against conference rival Vanderbilt.  Spikes received this dire punishment for his attempted eye gouge on Georgia running back Washaun Early. Other possible “punishments” Meyer considered was limiting Spikes to one dessert or one joint after the team meal on Tuesday.  Come on Urban! Just because the drunken co-eds and boosters in Gainsville would elect you Emperor doesn’t mean the rest of us aren’t watching.