1) RIP George - Hall of Fame QB George Blanda passed away today at the age of 83. He played for 26 years in the NFL as both a QB and a kicker, just amazing when you think about it.
2) Mike Johnson - Who? That was my 1st thought when I heard the 49er's fired Offensive Coordinator Jimmy Raye today and promoted Johnson who was their QB coach. I was already to start screaming "racism" as Raye is black and Johnson white. Well guess what? Johnson's black (and has quite a resume....). For those that don't know who Mike Johnson is, here's a write up I found about him from the Bleacher Report: The Walking Lemonade Stand. Sounds like a good guy, I'm pulling for him to succeed.
3) Vikings and Cowboys - Big wins for both teams, neither could afford to go 0-3. Cowboys I think can straighten themselves out but the Vikings have a tough road ahead. After a bye this week, they go on the road against the Jets, home to Dallas, then on the road at Green Bay and at New England. I think they lose all 4 of those games which effectively ends their season. We'll see.
4)Football Coach Fired For Mooning Fans - I'll let you read this piece from the NY Daily News. This guys real proud today! Coach Fired For Mooning Fans
5) Adenhart Killer Found Guilty - Last year, Angels rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed by a drunk driver after pitching 6 innings and getting his first win. Two other passengers in the car also died. The man was found guilty today and will be sentenced to a minimum of 55 years behind bars. The Orange County Register has all the details: Driver Guilty of Murder. Just sad all the way around... Some touching photo's in the write up.
6) Omaha NightHawks - Did anyone out there get a chance to watch any United Football League games this weekend? Truthfully I hadn't heard much about it, however this past summer I was in Omaha and got some information about the NightHawks. I knew Ahman Green was playing for them (exciting news as he's a big name from Lincoln just down the way) but I didn't know Jeff Garcia, Maurice Clarett, DJ Shockley, Dusty Dvoracek and a couple other ex "names" were also out there.. Peter King had a mention in his Monday Morning QB article this morning and it sounds like some good football is being played. Might be worth checking out. Here's the WikiPedia entry talking about the teams and the league - UFL in Second Season.
Bill
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