The Morning Wood - 10/30/2006

Stud: St. Louis Cardinals
This is likely the most reluctant Stud designation I've ever done. With an amazing collection of talent and likeable characters, the Cardinals, won the World Series on Friday night. This guy cannot wait to drop down and get his eagle on during the parade. I'm just kiddin' like Jason!!! Preston Wilson just struck out again.

Dud: Ben Roethlisberger
The walking emergency room threw 4 interceptions yesterday and is unfortunately causing other Steelers fans undue pain and stress. I don't want to say, bench him. But you should probably bench him. And as a public service announcement to all Pittsburgh residents and all NFL teams Grande Ben will be playing against - just stay away from him. He's a danger to himself and others. Just walk the other direction. I'm fairly positive that separated shoulder, torn ACL and Brett Favre painkiller addiction are on his to-do list for this season. Really depressing fact of the day - The Raiders had 98 total yards on offense. Chris Carr's 100-yd interception return for a TD (for the Raiders) did more for his team on one play than his offense could do in 4 quarters.

Talk Around the Cooler:
I'm not old enough to truly appreciate the legacy of Arnold Jacob "Red" Auerbach, but this right here should probably give you an idea of his impact on the league and those who've had the fortune of being in his presence.

Romo-bangers unite! It's truly amazing what Ron Mexico can do when his "problem" isn't flaring up. Instead of looking to put a franchise in LA, it might make sense to relegate the 49ers and Cardinals to Arena League Football.


Quick Hits:
WHO WANTS TO SEX MUTOMBO?! I like college football, but hate this BCS bullshit. So...there might be some talent available this offseason