The Morning Wood - 07/13/2006

In all honesty, yesterday was the slowest day in sports. No professional sports activity whatsoever to speak of. And if you want to say, but what about the WNBA All-Star game? I'll reply by saying, there was no professional sports activity to speak of. That being said, my stud/duds today are not based on any athletic achievements from last night.

Studs: Sam Cassell, Peja Stojakovic, Chris Bosh, Radmonovic. They may make a bit more money than I do.

Dud: The ESPY's.
What the fuck is the point of having an awards show if you're going to announce all the winners leading up to the airing of the event? I'm angry!

Talk Around The Cooler:

I can only see the joking about Danica Patrick getting more comical when she starts winning races. Jokes from fellow drivers such as, "Danica's trip to the winner's circle is a momentous occassion...but it won't be as amazing as me getting into her winner's circle."

HUGE WHEELING AND DEALING in the MLB right now! Most notable deal? Houston gives away spare car parts for Aubrey Huff. This frankly isn't going to pan out. The last time Aubrey Huff played a meaningful game was probably when he was at the U. of Miami. He'll crack under the pressure of purposely not providing run support for Roger Clemens. I dare you to make any comments about him in a Yankees uniform. I hope he's not what you're focusing on. You f*cking Mariotti.

So, Big Ben (hate that nickname) was "seconds" away from death as a result of his accident. He won't say whether or not he'll ride a motorcycle again - which means he probably will. And if he does, I'm assuming something like this will happen, causing him to then decide to wear a helmet next time around.

Quick Hits:
Breaking news - Bonds did steroids. What the fuck happened? This has "Best World Cup Ever" written all over it. It'll be great to see players living in shantytowns and trudging their way to worn down stadiums via dirt roads. I'm really surprised Jose Canseco is involved with anything having to do with steroids.