The Morning Wood - 11/29/2006

Stud: Michael Redd
45 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists last night in a 109-105 victory over the Lakers last night. The rebounds and assists were an added bonus. Kobe had 27, and I doubt was too thrilled to be shown up like that. God forbid he decides to take out his frustrations on someone (white women - head for the hills!).

Dud: This doesn't come as a surprise but today it's official. Priest Holmes will finish the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list alonside Ben Roethlisberger, Randy Moss, Mike Vanderjagt, Jake Delhomme, Edgerrin James, the Atlanta Falcons wide receivers and the Detroit Lions.

Talk Around The Cooler:
So, not to be outdone by the genius Red Sox front office, the Yankees have reportedly won the bidding rights to another Japanese Pitcher, Kei Igawa for about $26M. What does this all mean? Sushi at the concession stands, videos of Kabuki theater on the Jumbotron, throngs of geishas in the dugout and about 16 bukkake-themed victories. I unfortunately see this working out very well for the Yankees. I also don't believe that Matsuzaka will be twice as valuable as Igawa. I also think the Red Sox front office is a clueless about what they're doing as the Ying Yang Twins are about their coonery.

If there's one thing about Jeremy Shockey, he's an athlete that doesn't suffer from foot-in-mouth syndrome. That being said, he's essentially guaranteed a victory against the Cowboys this weekend. Romosexuals UNITE! And what's with players on down and out teams guaranteeing victories? Roy Williams, Braylon Edwards, the list goes on. Shut the fuck up and play.

Great thinking being exhibited by the Texans this week. Why? They recognize they need another wide receiver. Two, they understand that the NFL turns a blind eye to steroid use (see: Carolina Panthers - Super Bowl). So, who do you bring in? A world class runner that's tested positive for steroids multiple times who hasn't played organized football since 10th grade. BRILLIANT!!!

Quick Hits:
If you're the destructive type, take a gander. Brett Saberhagen, please shut the fuck up. You cannot be serious.