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Mike North
TOPIC 1: THE COLORADO ROCKIES SWEPT THEIR WAY TO THE WORLD SERIES. ANYONE SHOCKED?
21 wins in 22 games! That’s what’s shocking. And with Josh Fogg in the rotation, no less.
Fox TV executives. Nothing says sexy like baseball in Denver.
I am shocked. I should note, however, that I’m playing with a downed power line as I write this.
The D’backs must have brought the Cubs’ curse with them.
Yeah — the Cubs and the D’backs.
TOPIC 2: WHERE DOES GILBERT ARENAS RANK ON THE HUMILITY METER?
Somewhere between Jesus Christ and Mike North.
Somewhere between Kanye West and a mirror. Wait, you can’t get between Kanye and a mirror.
Don’t you mean “Where does the ’07-08 NBA MVP rank?” Oh, I’ve got Gilbert fever, people.
He’s down there with Phil.
He thinks humility has to do with the weather — like the humility is stifling today.
TOPIC 3: WHO’S HURTING MORE, BEARS PLAYERS OR BULLS PLAYERS?
Bears. They’re waking up at night screaming, “Yo, Adrian! You did it!”
Bears. Sorry, it’s tough to drum up sympathy when you hear the words “preseason injury.”
Bears players. If you look close you still can see Adrian Peterson’s cleat marks.
The Bears. It’s still preseason for the Bulls.
Bulls players. Why would Bears players be hurt? You have to make contact to get hurt.
TOPIC 4: SOMEONE NAMED A RACEHORSE OPRAH WINNEY. WHAT’S THE REAL OPRAH THINKING?
“I bet that horse is delicious.”
“How on Earth did they pass on ‘Felicity Hoofman’?”
“Prepare to be James Frey’d.”
“Can I still use the phrase ‘Eat like a horse’?”
The horse thinks he’s Oprah! It’s an honor to have an animal named after you! Look at Bag Dog.
TOPIC 5: WHAT SHOULD BE A CATEGORY IN THE WOMEN IN SPORTS AWARDS?
Sport Most Likely To Attract Crowds of Less Than 100 People.
Best Hair. And I’m talking about their legs. Send your letters to …
The Hope Solo Most Coachable Player Award.
Most Likely To End Up On Steroids.
Best Looking Women In Sports, of course, but no women wrestlers apply.
