On to other football business and this of the sad kind. I know it's late, but I want to send out condolences first to the family former Hudson Falls coach and athletic director Tom Heinzelman on the loss of his wife Linda. The toughest job is that of a coach's spouse, who during a sports season often takes on the roll of both parents. Next is that to the family, friends, teammates, coaches and everyone else I know at Queensbury High School over the loss of John Vasiliou. 16 years old and it happened 4 days before the season opener. I don't know how those kids went out and played a home game last Saturday afternoon. I'm glad I didn't have to call that one on WWSC. I'm still in shock and I'll be glad to shake a hand or give a hug to someone who needs it when we're there on the 15th to broadcast the Amsterdam game. Look for me or John in the press box.
One more passing to mention and that is of actor Michael Clark Duncan. Talented, funny guy with a great voice. My favorite line of his comes from the movie "The Whole Nine Yards." After finding out that Matthew Perry's character made love to Bruce Willis' ex wife played by Natasha Henstridge, Amanda Peet says to Perry, "Oz, you stud you." Duncan replies, "He's gonna be a dead stud!"
Note to Rutgers A.D Tim Pernetti and new football coach Kyle Flood. Please go back to the old football unis. Those new ones are downright ugly. Tulane's were sharp looking and they were made by the same company that made yours. Speaking of ugly, wait til you see what Adidas made for the Golden Domers when they play Miami at Soldier Field. Knute Rockne is already spinning in his grave. I only thought Nike and UnderArmour could embarrass college football teams.
I know its been almost 2 weeks since it happened, but even though the Travers didn't have the great three year olds like Paynter, Bodemeister and I'll Have Another running, that was one heck of a race! Wide open field with plenty of talent that fell short in the major races for 3 year olds and we had a dead heat for the victory! No complaints from this horse racing fan.
Snooki had her baby and hasn't cashed in just yet. Kris Jenner must be begging or screaming at either Kimmy or Khloe to get pregnant so they can cash in being with child.
MTV has given the axe to Jersey Shore after this season. I still think JWoww is smokin' hot looking. Hopefully where I grew up will go back to being known as the place where Bruce Springsteen got his start and not about tanning, gyms, and guidos. What the heck is a guido anyway?
Are we that desperate for programming when some little 6 year kid who appears in beauty pageants called Honey BooBoo has her own tv show. How much therapy is that kid gonna need when she becomes a teenager? My skin is crawling over that one.
Michael Strahan is Regis Philbin's replacement? Really?
Chad Kroeger of Nickelback and Avril Lavigne tying the knot. Didn't see that one coming now did we.
One more wedding to talk about and that was the one of Food Network star Robert Irvine. He hosts "Restaurant Impossible" and "Dinner Impossible." He married a pro wrestler named Gale Kim who he met while doing a Dinner Impossible show. They did a special called on the Food Network called, "Wedding Impossible." Shouldn't that have been the title of Kimmy Kardashian's and Kris Humphries wedding and 74 day sham of a marriage on "E"?
Paul Reubens a.k.a PeeWee Herman is really 60 years old now! Today's secret word is, "sexagenarian." When you hear the secret word to describe PeeWee, scream real loud!
Am I really missing anything of importance if I don't pay attention to the political conventions.
My bedroom is back to normal. There is new paint on the walls, new carpet on the floor, no leaky hot water heater in the closet and oh by the way the cat that has adopted us is still here.
Finally, another summer has passed. It goes by so fast and I always seem to miss out on all the fun that it brings. Didn't make that trip to track this year. Haven't played golf since June. No trip to see the Brooklyn Cyclones or Staten Island Yankees play the Tri-City Valley Cats in Troy. The one thing I didn't want to become when I grew up was a workaholic like my dad. He sacrificed so much in providing for our family and everyone else around him. I wanted him to enjoy life and relax. He's doing it now in semi-retirement. Guess what? I've followed in his footsteps.
Leccese out.
