Archive for November 1, 2008

After Halloween…

November 1, 2008

President Bush enjoyed Halloween.  But with the election approaching Tuesday, he’s waiting for the Republican National Committee to tell him he can take the mask off.

The University of Michigan is paying almost $2 million to new coach Rich Rodriguez, in addition to a $2.5 million payment to West Virginia to buy out his old contract.    For that money, the coach has led the team to a 2-7 record.

Well, at least the school will be able to count on saving the contract’s $50,000 to $200,000 bowl bonus.

Over four million in a year for a 2-7 record?   Are we sure he isn’t coaching the Lions?

Although speaking of the Detroit Lions, who are actually 0-7, they have reportedly agreed to a two year contract with Daunte Culpepper.  Guess he gave up hope of signing with an NFL team.

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Barack Obama and John McCain will both be interviewed during halftime on Monday Night Football.  Ralph Nader was also looking for an appropriate game for an interview, but the Bengals and Lions don’t play each other this season.

Barack Obama is coming to Cincinnati on November 2.  Which may be the town’s only chance this fall of seeing a winner on Sunday.

That confusing first amendment….

November 1, 2008

Sarah Palin said Friday that her First Amendment rights are being threatened by reporters who criticize her.  Wow.  Even Dan Quayle knows that trying to misrepresent the constitution is a “hot potatoe.”

Of course, to be fair, it is possible Governor Palin didn’t mean to misrepresent the First Amendment.  It is possible she’s never read it.

 

And new San Francisco coach Mike Singletary is still trying to explain why he dropped his pants during a halftime speech to his team last week.

One thing he did accomplish,   the 49ers’ play on the field is no longer being talked about as the most embarrassing thing that happened this week in San Francisco.

And Phillies fans jammed the streets of Philadelphia to cheer their team in a victory parade.  Then after the parade they went home and got ready to boo the Eagles.