Reid Between The Lines
Saturday, February 16, 2008
And the Winner is...
I sat there and listened to Roger Clemens' account of steroids and HGH.. and how he didn't take it and then it hit me. What is going on? I can't say I believe Clemens. I mean Brian McNamee is slimy and can't be trusted but he apparently told the truth about Andy Pettitte, Chuck Knoblach and... oh by the way, Roger Clemens' wife Debbie. Her account in this whole thing is just weird. Anyway, I just can't believe that all that money on capitol hill was wasted on this.
The hearing, saw Republicans side with Clemens and Democrats go with McNamee. It was great television don't get wrong, but I couldn't help but think that money could have gone to removing soldiers from the war or child and health care in this country. It could have gone to a number of things but instead, Roger and his bad haircut and starnge sayings, was on the hill defending his baseball honor.
This was supposed to be about cleaning up baseball. Now we have hearings dealing with individuals. I didn't take it... or yes you did. Who really cares? What is the net result? By grilling Clemens and McNamee, does it mean that athletes are going to stop finding ways to beat the system. NO. In fact, while congress was playing "liar liar pants on fire" with those 2, I am sure some genuis found away to melt down a coffee bean and make it the next great performance enhancing drug.
Roger lied and McNamee lied and what's even worse, afterwards congress said maybe they should not of had the hearing. YOU THINK!!! These are the people in charge. GLORIOUS. Maybe we can hold a hearing and found how many licks it takes to get to the middle of a tootsie roll pop or why orange juice tastes awful after I brush my teeth. There were no winners in this one. People just got a chance to see their hard earned money at work and it was sad. ¶ 7:38 PM 0 Comments
The hearing, saw Republicans side with Clemens and Democrats go with McNamee. It was great television don't get wrong, but I couldn't help but think that money could have gone to removing soldiers from the war or child and health care in this country. It could have gone to a number of things but instead, Roger and his bad haircut and starnge sayings, was on the hill defending his baseball honor.
This was supposed to be about cleaning up baseball. Now we have hearings dealing with individuals. I didn't take it... or yes you did. Who really cares? What is the net result? By grilling Clemens and McNamee, does it mean that athletes are going to stop finding ways to beat the system. NO. In fact, while congress was playing "liar liar pants on fire" with those 2, I am sure some genuis found away to melt down a coffee bean and make it the next great performance enhancing drug.
Roger lied and McNamee lied and what's even worse, afterwards congress said maybe they should not of had the hearing. YOU THINK!!! These are the people in charge. GLORIOUS. Maybe we can hold a hearing and found how many licks it takes to get to the middle of a tootsie roll pop or why orange juice tastes awful after I brush my teeth. There were no winners in this one. People just got a chance to see their hard earned money at work and it was sad. ¶ 7:38 PM 0 Comments
Saturday, February 9, 2008
BAFFLED
If the reports are true and Jim Zorn is the next Redskins coach, then I am just baffled. This was Zorn's first job as a coordinator and after 2-weeks, of basically moving his stuff into Redskins Park, Dan Snyder and Vinny Cerrato have seen enough to warrant him head coach status. I bet you Zorn is a great guy with a good football mind but taking this on could be a bit much. Again, I am not sure of the process the Redskins use but it just seems a bit backwards. I will say it again. Zorn was hired as the offensive coordinator 2-weeks ago. What happened that made his stock better than, Fassell, Mariucci, Meeks, Williams, Saunders and the may other candidates interviewed for the job.
The Skins have put Zorn in a bad spot and now he has to try and bail them out. He has to be dynamic and ready for the position. He has to be able to capture the players thoughts and keep them interested. Hopefully, he will have his own ideas because right now, it looks like this idea is all Dan and Vinny. When we get a chance to talk to Jim Zorn, maybe he will change our minds. ¶ 7:09 PM 2 Comments
The Skins have put Zorn in a bad spot and now he has to try and bail them out. He has to be dynamic and ready for the position. He has to be able to capture the players thoughts and keep them interested. Hopefully, he will have his own ideas because right now, it looks like this idea is all Dan and Vinny. When we get a chance to talk to Jim Zorn, maybe he will change our minds. ¶ 7:09 PM 2 Comments
Saturday, February 2, 2008
FINALLY!!!
The good news about the Superbowl is this. Afterwards, the Redskins will finally name a head coach and life as we know it with the burgundy and gold can move on. This is a mess. I had someone tell me they wouldn't let Dan Snyder and Vinny Cerrato, pick their fantasy football players. Those 2 are in deep. They have to pick the head coach and they have to make sure the team does not have a 5 and 11 season next year. That is going to be tough because, believe it or not, this looks more like rebuilding than moving forward. Again, I can't wait for that new coach press conference. It's sad because there will be more questions for Dan Snyder, than there will be for the new man in charge. This will be the 6th, coach the Redskins will have under Snyder. Let's just say stability, gone.
Also, I am going to say Jim Fassell will be the new head coach. Not good with predictions, I just feel all the coodinators got hired after they talked to Fassell. He was Dan's pick before Joe Gibbs took the job. Dan may feel strong about giving him a second chance. Let's hope that second chance happens early next week.
To the Superbowl now and I have to believe that the Patriots are going to win this game. The weather is going to be nice. That favors the Pats and history is on the line. Bill Belichick is a history buff and getting that 4th ring against a team that he loves, will be a big accomplishment. I would love for Eli to win this. After all the stuff he's taken, in his short period of time in New York, a win would stick it to Tiki Barber and the rest of the haters. Eli can run off in to the sunset and go to Disneyland. That's not gonna happen. I pick the Pats to win this game and I pick them to win big. Tomorrow, we'll talk Superbowl commercials. ¶ 2:56 PM 1 Comments
Also, I am going to say Jim Fassell will be the new head coach. Not good with predictions, I just feel all the coodinators got hired after they talked to Fassell. He was Dan's pick before Joe Gibbs took the job. Dan may feel strong about giving him a second chance. Let's hope that second chance happens early next week.
To the Superbowl now and I have to believe that the Patriots are going to win this game. The weather is going to be nice. That favors the Pats and history is on the line. Bill Belichick is a history buff and getting that 4th ring against a team that he loves, will be a big accomplishment. I would love for Eli to win this. After all the stuff he's taken, in his short period of time in New York, a win would stick it to Tiki Barber and the rest of the haters. Eli can run off in to the sunset and go to Disneyland. That's not gonna happen. I pick the Pats to win this game and I pick them to win big. Tomorrow, we'll talk Superbowl commercials. ¶ 2:56 PM 1 Comments
