THE WRITING ON (AND OFF) THE WALL THE WISE HEISMAN STRATEGY.Byline: TOM HOFFARTH The names look like they belong in the new Trivial Pursuit game: Rex Grossman. Eli Manning. Charles Rogers. Chris Rix. Chris Simms. Philip Rivers. Cedric Benson. Dahrran Diedrick. Carnell ``Cadillac'' Williams. Dave Ragone. Seneca Wallace. Casey Clausen. Lee Suggs. Onterrio Smith. Avon Cobourne. These guys were once hyped as 2002 Heisman Trophy candidates? Yikes yikes interj. Used to express mild fear or surprise. [Origin unknown.] . Grossman, a close second in last year's Heisman voting, might have been a no-brainer. But after that, before a snap was taken, the PR machines at each school had their computer printouts and e-mail campaigns in full motion. Without a clear-cut favorite going in, the preseason pub became vital. Then, they began disappearing. And those having the great seasons began emerging and separating themselves from the rest. At last, a Heisman was decided on the field. And by people who paid attention. Maybe there is hope after all. ... --Welcomed to CBS' ``The NFL NFL abbr. National Football League NFL (US) n abbr (= National Football League) → Fußball-Nationalliga Today'' set Sunday, Carson Palmer heard this from Boomer Esiason: ``Have you ever been to Cincinnati? Because that's where you're going. ``As a former Cincinnati Bengal and head of the Alumni Association, I'd like to welcome you to our dysfunctional family dysfunctional family Psychology A family with multiple 'internal'–eg sibling rivalries, parent-child– conflicts, domestic violence, mental illness, single parenthood, or 'external'–eg alcohol or drug abuse, extramarital affairs, gambling, .'' ... --Even more pointed from Fox's Terry Bradshaw: ``He'll soon hear, `With the first pick, Cincinnati takes Carson Palmer.' Then he should go and get his master's degree.'' ... --O.J. Simpson, queried by ESPN's Dan Patrick about whether he wants his Heisman back after it was sold at auction three years ago: ``If somebody gave it to me at my house one day, I would say thank you,'' Juice replied. Quick, get me a hankie. ... --Obviously, Doug Flutie hasn't been going to church lately. ... --Terrell Owens has done more for the future of male cheerleading The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. with one slick move Sunday than Will Ferrell did on seven seasons of ``Saturday Night Live This article is about the American television series. For the show related to Big Brother (UK), see Saturday Night Live (UK). Saturday Night Live (SNL .''... --As soon as Rich Gannon finds Jerry Rice in double coverage with a late-season game on the line during a two-minute drill, then you can consider mentioning him in the same halitosis halitosis (hăl'ĭtō`sĭs), unpleasant odor carried on the breath. It is usually the result of gum disorder, tooth decay, smoking, indulgence in aromatic foods, or a mild digestive upset. breath as Dan Marino. ... --Evander Holyfield, on the wrong end of a decision to someone named Chris Byrd on Saturday, claims ``I will be back.'' Sure, in the new ``Rocky VI'' script Sly Stallone is supposed to be throwing together these days. ... --Is this the same Fred McGriff who had to be dragged away from last-place Tampa Bay to join the first-place Cubs? Gather up your Tom Emanski fielding-drill videotapes and hand 'em over to Shawn Green. ... --Updated odds on Pete Rose being reinstated: 4,192 to 1. ... --There's a barbecue company in Suwanee, Ga., cranking out officially licensed grilling irons that'll brand the logo of your favorite team or NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. driver into whatever slab of meat you're flame charrin'. ``It's a quick, easy way to show team support and in turn it gets everyone excited about more than just preparing a meal,'' according to the marketers at www.fan-brands.com. Guaranteed, you'll soon be hearing about the Jeff Gordon fan who, while throwin' down Coors Lights on the infield at Darlington, decides he'll be the first to have a No. 24 actually seared sear 1 v. seared, sear·ing, sears v.tr. 1. To char, scorch, or burn the surface of with or as if with a hot instrument. See Synonyms at burn1. 2. onto his left buttock but·tock n. 1. Either of the two rounded prominences on the human torso that are posterior to the hips and formed by the gluteal muscles and underlying structures. 2. buttocks The rear pelvic area of the human body. . |
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