The King of Sports

This is a sport I could play, one-handed beer football.

Jump Off the Cliff?

Megan McCardle on why we should jump!

IU v Kentucky, RIP

Much to my chagrin, I discovered this week that the traditional IU-Kentucky match up is no longer.  It hit the rocks because of $$$,  According to this account, John Calipari, coach of Kentucky, wanted to only play IU in big venues, e.g. Lucas Oil Stadium.  IU wanted contests on the two campuses.

Most people outside of the two states might not appreciate the kind of rivalry basketball generates between the two states.  Each year, for example, the two high school all-star teams play each other for bragging rights.  IU and Kentucky have played 56 times since 1924 and every year since 1969.  To let the series die because of a disagreement over the venue is a shame.

A Metaphor for Life?

Story here

Belly Up, Boys!

The USGA and the R&A have decided to prohibit the "belly" putter in the sense that no longer can one anchor a longish putter against one's body when one is performing the putting stroke. Most people don't care, except those who are committed golfers (and they should be committed...bump ching)  But I agree with most commentators who argue that the belly putter has only become an issue since the last 3 of 4 majors have been won by golfers using it.  It's been legal for 30+ years and hasn't really been a concern until now. 

Conclusion:  keep it safe, legal and rare, guys!

*by the way "R&A" stands for the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of Saint Andrews, the official ruling body in Great Britain. Good luck trying to discover that fact---go to the R and A website and try to find where they define the name! 

Jimmy V Week

In honor of this week, here's his moving speech at the ESPYs.

Larry Hagman, RIP

Megan McCardle linked to this touching story about Larry Hagman by Mark Evanier.   It's well worth the read.