Happy 52nd birthday to Mr. Art Monk, a former wide receiver in the NFL who was inducted into the National Football League Hall of Fame in 2008. A member of the Washington Redskins, New York Jets, and Philadelphia Eagles, he is the first and only player to record over 100 receptions (106 in 1984) in a season before NFL rules changes prior to the 1990 season that ushered in the "pass happy era".
Trivia of the Week
Art Monk was inducted into the HOF in 2008. Can you name at least 2 other members of that class? Extra Credit: Art Monk is a distant relative of this jazz musician.
Answers to November 28's Trivia of the Week
For which team is Righetti presently the pitching coach? San Francisco Giants
Extra Credit: For which other 4 teams did Righetti play between 1991-1995? San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago White Sox
College Fare
I don't think I'd be allowed to continue writing about sports if I didn't make reference to the Florida v Alabama game. 1 v 2. I didn't get a chance to watch, but based on highlights and stories, Alabama essentially dominated Tebow and the Gators. Let's see how crimson looks in Pasadena. Against the green and yellow of the Ducks...
In other news, Boise State put their finishing touch on an undefeated season.
East Carolina defeated Houston yet again for their second straight Conference USA title.
Arizona has given USC another loss at home. So sad...
And it looks like the other Huskies might just pull it off against Cal.
Too soon to tell for UCONN at this point...
Woods takes golf into a year of uncertainty
With great power comes great responsibility. Just ask Peter Parker. And Tiger Woods. What happens when an icon disappoints the public? Some in the public are startled by the fact that such a thing can happen. And then come the rumors. Then the jokes. Then the questions about what will happen to golf as a result. Then the people who say that Tiger Woods the player must be separated from Tiger Woods the person. He'll lose some fans. Gain others. Suit up and play golf again. Reconcile with his wife and tell the public as much. People will forget. And we'll all move on. And in a couple years we'll watch as Tiger and Lefty vie in the Masters. Or the British Open. And in the end, as John and Paul said of that sad day in the graveyard, no one will be saved.
TD's NFL Picks - Week 13
Rapid fire... I have about 20 minutes. And then a shave and shower before going out.
Oh, yes, you didn't miss it. Rather, I missed it. The Jets-Bills game. Completely spaced. First day back to work. Lost track and stayed at work late. So I take the loss.
As for the others
Philadelphia @ Atlanta
I think Philly is the best team in the NFC East. Not by much, mind you. But I think they will win the division. Atlanta has too many holes right now. TD chooses: Philadelphia Eagles
Tampa @ Carolina
Tampa's bad. Carolina's not as bad. If you combined their winning percentages, you'd still be below 50%. Not averaged... combined. TD chooses the one with the better record, i.e. Carolina Panthers
St. Louis @ Chicago
I am not inclined to say that the Rams will win another this year. TD chooses: Chicago Bears
Detroit @ Cincinnati
I am encouraged by the Lions, but not enough to toast the Bagels. Then again, I have to remember back to that Raiders game. Eh, fluke I say. Bagels prove me right. TD chooses: Cincinnati Bengals
Tennessee @ Indianapolis
These Colts best be watching themselves in this one. These Titans promise to be a dangerous opponent. And, Peyton, stop waiting for the second half to come back. Just start from the beginning and don't let go of the lead. Or else it's gonna burn you... TD chooses: Indianapolis Colts
New Orleans @ Washington
New Orleans plays 1 more team with a winning record. ONE. Okay, 2. Atlanta is at 6-5. TD chooses: New Orleans Saints
Oakland @ Pittsburgh
This matchup used to be something in the 70s. Dare I say the 70s are a long time ago. TD chooses: Pittsburgh Steelers
Houston @ Jacksonville
Tough choice not much separates them. And the coin flips. TD chooses: Jacksonville Jaguars
Denver @ Kansas City
KC is showing signs of life. The problem for them? So is Denver. TD chooses: Denver Broncos
San Diego @ Cleveland
And next... TD chooses: San Diego Chargers
Minnesota @ Arizona
This only has the chance to be a shootout if Warner plays. And I'm not convinced that he will play. Not only because he's hurt. But because the rest of the NFC West is that bad. TD chooses: Minnesota Vikings
Dallas @ New York Giants
Last time they played, I chose Dallas. Since I'm superstitious when it comes to such things, I'm doing it again. TD chooses: Dallas Cowboys
San Francisco @ Seattle
Not one I care to see, to be honest. I really don't know what to expect. Seattle shows up some weeks and eats dirt on others. TD chooses: San Francisco 49ers
New England @ Miami
This would have been more intriguing if Ronnie Brown were playing. And if Dan Marino were at quarterback. And if Don Shula was coaching. But none of that is happening. TD chooses: New England Patriots
Baltimore @ Green Bay
This is when the frozen tundra's at its best. TD chooses: Green Bay Packers
There you have it sports fans. UCONN game is still too close to call, and I'm off to shave and shower. Until next I write, happy sporting...
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