Mike Coulter

In the news...

OK, so maybe Roger Clemens hasn’t yet been linked to Jacko or Achy Breaky’s daughter, but seriously, who would be surprised at this point.

If the recent reports that Clemens started a romantic relationship with an underage Mindy McReady weren’t enough, more allegations of infidelity are now gaining steam.

Apparently, Clemens may have also had a relationship John Daly’s ex-wife, and was accused of trying to put the moves on the wife of former wrestler Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake. (Looks like the Rocket may have made a pass at Jose Canseco’s wife after all.)

Wow. Can someone tell me how this cluster of freaks doesn’t have a reality show already? I mean, shouldn’t they at least have made an appearance on Springer?

“Can you imagine what would happen if we stuck Roger, Jose, four women, Brian McNamee, a few congressmen and 100 bottles of steroids in one house... and then forced them to stop being polite and start getting real?”

I know what would happen... I would take a bat to my television set.

The biggest problem here is that there is only one person that can stop the circus... Roger Clemens.

Enough already, Roger. This is getting painful to watch, and there’s nothing you can do to save your image. You’ve probably got more skeletons in that closet, too. They will be found, Roger.

All you have to do is stop being stubborn and drop the legal action. You’re a cheating dirt bag... and we all know it. You will never go to the Hall of Fame, and will probably end up coaching a minor league team after your wife leaves you.

Please Rocket, think of my TV, and don’t forget about that guest house you had at the Neverland Ranch.

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From the Blogosphere...

OK, so everyone is tired of LeBron's faking and complaining, right? That's what BennySmack02 says, and he has more than enough proof to back it up.

As always, our unofficial, official Marlins blogger, PAOLO, brings us his thoughts on the Florida's most recent action. It you didn't see the game, this member has everything you need... Oh yeah, and don't forget to drop Kevin Gregg from your fantasy team. What a bum.

Are the Yankees in trouble? Can New York fans and ownership deal with a rebuilding phase? These are the questions that mf10018 poses in Fisher's Baseball Blog.

TigerMAN breaks down the MLB Cy Young races after one month of action. So far, this user puts Brandon Webb at the top of the NL, while Cliff Lee sits atop the AL heap.

In the news...

So, Randy Moss is starting a Motorsports team that he hopes will compete in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series by the second half of the 2008 season. How many people saw that coming?

Actually, maybe we should have. Moss, has been sponsoring a local drift track program, and is also a Goodwill Ambassador for the Urban Youth Racing School.

Who knew?

Still, the move seems like a strange fit, and it is... but it’s also absolutely brilliant.

Randy is doing what more athletes should be doing, he’s positioning himself as a businessman and investor. If he’s able to launch the team, and he should be, Moss will find himself waist-deep in a rapidly expanding market.

I’m also sure that companies will be lined up, checkbooks in hand, clamoring for the chance to get their names on the No. 81 Moss-mobile. NASCAR, meanwhile, will love the influx of new and diverse sponsors that the new team will bring.

A move like this could, not only help Randy finish polishing up his still-tarnished legacy, but could sustain him and build his brand well after retirement from the NFL.

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From the Blogosphere...

Curtisteff says that we're all a little bit to blame for the use of performance enhancing drugs in sports. I can see your point, Curtis, but it seems obvious that our eyes have been opened for a couple years now, and guess what... a member of the San Fransisco Giants was just handed a suspension. Athletes take the lions share.

Bengals fan Bpm793 was not so happy with his team's draft. Turns out three wide receivers and two guys with character issues are not quite what he had in mind.

Why are some athletes forgiven, while others are despised? Feanor thinks he might know the answer... the media. Man, we get blamed for everything these days.

Crazy_piump is questioning the fanhood of some of our community members. If you're an instigator, you might want to check this out.

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Surprisingly, the best pick of the 2008 NFL Draft may have come in the seventh round... at least in the "feel-good" sense.

Army safety Caleb Campbell was drafted 218th overall by the Detroit Lions, and, thanks to a new rule, will have the chance to pursue his professional career immediately.

The new Army policy lets drafted players “owe” two years of active duty service while they play their first two years as a pro. After the first two years, players that wish to remain in the League will be able to “buy out” their remaining three years of active duty service in exchange for six years of reserve time.

Since the draft, I’ve heard a lot of positive things about this alternative service plan, but I’ve also encountered a surprising amount of negative reaction. Some people think that military recruits owe the service that they signed up for. Some people think that the new rules will place an inappropriate importance on the athletic teams.

I call B.S. - Which of course stands for “better served”. As in, the Army will be better served if a few athletes are allowed to go pro. If Campbell can carve out a career for himself, imagine the effect it will have on recruiting and overall morale. Every military man and woman will have someone to cheer for. Lions jerseys will fly off the shelves in Post Exchanges around the world.

In any case, it’s not like anyone goes to West Point as a way in to the NFL. That’s just not how it works. If you attend a military academy, you expect to serve your country. It’s only in very rare cases that a recruit is offered a chance to be a little bit more than “all you can be.”

I, for one, hope that we get to see it happen. Campbell is known as a smart player with a lot of natural ability. He’s able to make quick reads around the line, and has been outstanding as a run-stopper. Some suggest his instinct and tackling ability would make him a great fit as an NFL linebacker.

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From the Blogosphere...

The NFL Draft continues to be the hot topic in the community. After careful deliberation, pooloo2 brings us his NFC draft grades, as well as his post-draft thoughts.

Section_725 returns to the blogosphere to rant about something outside of sports - the price of gas. This member says he would even consider buying a scooter if people knew how to drive.

Toronto has been eliminated from the NBA playoffs, and takman_777 has volunteered to conduct the Raptor's autopsy to see what went wrong.