Tomlin Names Dixon Starter

Today Mike Tomlin named Dennis Dixon the starter for week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. God help us.

Fast Willie Is Gone

ESPN is reporting that Willie Parker has been cut by the Washington Redskins.

I haven't seen any of the Redskins pre-season games this year to see how he is doing but you would think this guy could make their roster. Pretty sure some team will pick him up shortly.

The Cuban Missile Crisis II

This Cuban is going to cause a crisis for the St. Louis Cardinals. This Cuban is Aroldis Chapman, his arm, the missile. The Cincinnati Reds recently called him up from the minors where it was not uncommon to clock his pitches at 105 mph. Randy Johnson topped out at around 102 mph if that gives you an idea of the stuff this kid has.

I think the addition of Chapman is going to be just the edge the Reds need to clinch the Central division and move on in the playoffs. My only concern is Chapman being overworked very quickly. Let''s hope Dusty Baker will take it easy on him so he lasts through the playoffs.

I just love seeing the Cardinals in crisis. It makes my heart warm.

Mariotti Arrested For Domestic Dispute

I was shocked when I heard this about Mr. Mariotti because he has always been one of my favorites on ESPN. But to me the most shocking part of it was it was with his girlfriend. Honest to God, I thought he was super gay. Really, truly I did. When I went to read more about it I just knew it would say with his long time partner Steve. Whooopsie!

Farewell Brett Favre

It is being announced on ESPN that Brett Favre told the Minnesota Vikings last night that he will retire.

I really thought he would play one more year so this shocks me a bit. Minnesota has a good shot to get back into the playoffs again and go all the way. I have always enjoyed watching him play and he will be missed.

More than anything though, I hope we don't have to go through all the retired, now un-retired stuff again. Stay gone Brett. Your last season was your best season stats wise, go out on top.

Game Over

Well Lebron has moved onto become a member of the Miami Heat. I think it is safe to say next years NBA Finals will be between the Lakers and the Heat. Lebron with D-Wade and Chris Bosh. It just isn't fair.

I feel bad for the people of Cleveland. They really haven't had much luck with sports in that town. John Elway will be forever famous for screwing the Browns out of the Superbowl with "The Drive." In 1997 blowing Game 7 of the World Series. Now this...the kid from your state takes off to Miami Beach. I am sorry people of Cleveland. You deserve better.

There is one bright spot...one of the best new shows on TV, "Hot in Cleveland" has just been signed to another year. No more Lebron but at least there is always Betty White.

How Much Longer Until Football Season???

I am bored. The Cubs suck. No arena football. World Cup???? Whatever. I need some football. My heart did beat a little faster this morning when I saw Yahoo is starting to let people sign up to play fantasy football. We must be getting closer. I got out my calendar and counted it out. 95 more days. That is 3 more months people! So I have to come up with something to keep me occupied for 3 more long heart-wrenching months.

After much thought I have come up with a list of things to have done by September 9th...aka the first NFL game that really counts.

1. I will have read at least 10 books. To some people that will seem simple but I am telling you it took me 6 months to get through that "Twilight" book. Whatever the 2nd one was called.

2. My bedroom closet will be cleaned out. I can barely open the door right now. By Sept. 9th, I will be able to have a small cocktail party in there.

3. I will have bought a new Steelers jersey for this season since I had to get rid of Santonio Holmes and don't feel too good about wearing Roethlisberger out in public right now. Thinking... I don't know...maybe Polamalu away jersey or Mendenhall home jersey.

4. I will finally make a budget and try to live by it. I spend so much money on stupid stuff all the time. This way I will have more money for Domino's Pizza delivery once the season starts. No more looking for loose change in the sofa.

5. I will have written both my regular bucket list and my sports bucket list down somewhere and put in a notebook so I can look at it and make a plan to make it all happen. Life is too short and I have a ton of things I want to see and do.

6. I will work out 6 days a week at least 30 minutes per day. This way I will be big and strong and able to throw heavy things at my TV when the Steelers lose.

7. I will watch all 5 seasons of "Weeds". Heard too many great things about the show...I need to see what it is all about.

8. I will take one more writing class. This time one that makes you actually write so that maybe one day this might be a decent blog.