The Greenhouse Effect has not failed a drug test

Hi there. Just to let you know "The Greenhouse Effect" has yet to fail a drug test and Selena Roberts has no plans to write an unauthorized biography. Well, while we're on the topic of failing drug tests we have an interesting trio that did so. Manny Ramirez, Jeremy Mayfield and one of Queen Elizabeth II's thoroughbreds. What was Manny caught for having in his system? A female fertility drug. That's not sad, it's hysterically funny. The fact you got caught was bad enough, but at least it could have been some cool illegal drug in your pee. It was a female fertility drug! The material that talk show hosts are coming up with must be flowing like the dam burst. The Jeremy Mayfield situation is a sad one because with the right team this guy can flat out drive.
The wonderful saga known as "The Brett Favre Turns" won't go away and another sequel is in the works. Now the Vikings and coach Brad Childress have already gone to speak to Brett Favre to see if he's interested in playing for them. The Purple People Eaters haven't had a decent QB since Tommy Kramer. But Brett Favre? They've asked for X-Rays and MRI's of his shoulder. Personally, I would want the psychological evaluation from the doctor who said he should keep playing and his career is still considered relevant.
I haven't mentioned NASCAR much this year but a note to my friend Coop. Your boy Mark Martin has won two races this year. Good for him. See what happens when you join a winner like Hendrick Motor Sports.
Speaking of winning, the Mets have won 7 straight. To quote Bryant Gumbel, "Let's move on."
So which teams bubble do you think will burst first? Royals or Blue Jays?
On the topic of horse racing, "Outside the Lines" had a great story on the state of the racing industry in Maryland, which I mentioned last week. Hopefully Bristol Tech will be airing it a few more times. One other racing note, Saratoga won't be the same this summer. While reading the NY Daily News, I found out that Jan Rushton has resigned from NYRA to take care of her ailing brother. That lady with the hats who talked racing knew her stuff.
I don't really like mentioning the deaths of prominent sports figures, but in the past week we lost 2 of the good guys to cancer. The first being Congressman Jack Kemp who was one of the few people I could stand who played for the Bills. The other was former hoops coach Chuck Daly. This guy was a winner and was one of those types who loved to teach the game of basketball. Practice was his classroom. He was an impeccable dresser before Pat Riley. He also had a Philly background. There's something about the coaches who come out of Philadelphia. The list is endless. Just ask Siena fans about Fran McCaffrey. He's one of those Philly guys.
Since we're on the topic of Philadelphia, I attended the press conference announcing the Adirondack Phantoms. I've attended enough of them over the years that they've become sort of predictable. The Flyers are one of the few NHL teams who have the tradition that hockey fans in Glens Falls and the tri-county area can embrace. The Snider family is a class act. While checking out articles announcing the arrival of the team, I was drawn to the Hartford Wolf Pack site to see what my friend and former Redwings broadcaster Bob Crawford had to say. With the addition of Abbotsford and Austin to the league, it will be interesting to see how the conference lines will be drawn. What will happen with Rochester and Syracuse? Do they go back to the East and an Empire Division gets created with all the New York teams in it like they had during the early 90's? Lots of questions will be answered in the coming months including the schedule. You know already that the Rats and Phantoms have asked for 12 games against each other. By the way, I think the first time Rats play up here, we thank them by not booing. Then all bets are off.
One of the people who was at that press conference was Mark Mulholland from WNYT. Mark's a class act and I hope he and his sons are doing O.K. Mothers day must be tough for him and his family after losing his wife to cancer not too long ago.
Just to let you know this blog is more than just sports and its been a banner week for material.
It's been in the news that a very conservative Baptist school in Ohio has threatened to expel one of its students if he goes to his girlfriends' prom. Their code of conduct which students must sign is really strict and permits you to do nothing. No dancing, holding hands, rock music, kissing. The list goes on. It's a real life version of the movie, "Footloose."
I believe in chivalry when it comes to defending the honor of a beautiful woman, but unfortunately it also can get you charged with assault. Just ask Kiefer Sutherland. At a charity event in New York City, fashion designer Jack McCollough bumped into Brooke Shields and didn't apologize. Our hero from "24" took exception and the matter into his own hands and head butted Mr.McCollough causing a broken nose and cut to his face. It also got him arrested. Don't forget he also has a prior conviction in California. I saw the photo of what Brooke looked like and I don't blame Kiefer one bit for what he did. She was smoking hot! That is one cougar I wouldn't mind being attacked by.
The new Star Trek movie made 76.5 million dollars. Not a bad opening weekend.
How many more romantic comedies do we have to see Matthew McConaughey in? Now its "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past." Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Garner, Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston are also in that category of actors who keep making them. Stop it please.
Last Monday night I wanted to throw something at my 37 inch tv when I saw the ending of "How I Met Your Mother." I was screaming in agony. No, not Stella again! It's plot twists like that one as a fan of the show you want the writers to get it over with and finally reveal who the mother is.
To my friend Jody, thanks for noticing that I've lost 31 pounds. You made my day Saturday. Outside my co-workers here at the radio station, I was wondering if anyone had seen the difference.
Finally we have not one but two signs of the apocalypse this week. The first sign comes from HBO's "Real Sports." Bernie Goldberg did a story on the "new" Phys-ed in schools. He reported about banning sports like Dodge Ball, doing things like jumping rope without the rope and he went to a school in Arizona that plays games like shadow tag where you tag your opponents shadow and the kids are not allowed to touch each other at all. No high fives, no hugging. They do "air" versions of those things. I'm not making this up. The second sign is from MTV where they were advertising and promoting...Ready for this one... Here it comes...The national texting championships! By the way what does LOL mean?..Leccese out.