ESPN's College Game Day

I love Saturday mornings in the fall with ESPN's College Game Day. The three man crew normally broadcasts from a college campus with a bunch of crazy college kids yelling in the background - many who hold up signs. The signs have become nuttier and more confusing over the years. But this morning gave rise to new level of oddness. I saw a kid from the University of Pittsburg holdking a sign that read: "WADE BOGGS IMITATES WIZARD OF OZ CHARACTERS".

Educational Tidbit

Is New Orleans under "marital law"? What is "martial law"? A quick article explains it.

Thanks But No Thanks

Three nuggets from the Dallas Morning News: - The City of Denton turned down Dallas' request for refugee help "because they don't have the resources or personnel to run such an emergency shelter, city spokesman John Cabrales said." - "Collin County has asked its five largest cities to take in at least 2,000 evacuees. Plano, Frisco and Wylie were considering setting up shelters." - And Mayor Laura Miller said this: "I'm amazed at the lack of help we're getting," the mayor said. "The state has done zero to help us, the governor has done zero to help us – besides coming here for a photo op."

When I'm Ready To Walk Away From It All . . .

... I'll do this on the courthouse steps. (Video).

Just When You Think Everything Has Been Invented

I've heard of Chinese Finger Cuffs but this thing creates far more questions in my brain than answers. (Warning: A tad bit sensative). Edit: I don't know if it will remain there, but the initial advertisement under the photo was for Yahoo Personals. A bit ironic.

10,000?

"US Senator David Vitter said that the death toll from Hurricane Katrina could top 10,000 in Louisiana alone. 'My guess is that it will start at 10,000, but that is only a guess,' Vitter said, adding that he was not basing his remarks on any official death toll or body count."

Salma Hayek

Happy 37th birthday to the hottest hispanic on the planet.

Christian Indian Football Update

Sam Houston State beat the Bacone College Warriors 77-7 last night. "Bacone College is a four-year liberal arts college affiliated with the American Baptist Church embracing a historic educational mission to American Indians."

Ok, I'll Go Loot Somewhere Else

Speaking of People On TV . . .

. . . . Louisiana Governor Katherine Blanco sure comes across as shell shocked and unsure.

Making Me Feel Guilty

A list of people willing to open up their homes to Katrina victims.

Gulfport, MS

Spam Spam Spam

Sheesh, the comments section is getting spammed with junk (well, it's happened twice). Anyway, I've enabled a spam-killer that will require those that want to comment to enter a code generated by this site. Here's an example of what it will look like.

Thank You, Sir. May I Have Another?

The head of FEMA, Michael Brown, has appeared on TV around the clock it seems to answer questions about the government's slow response to Katrina. I don't necessarily agree with him, but I'll give him huge credit for his willingness to step up to the plate and take a verbal pounding.

Uncomfortable Name

I remembered this morning the name of a one-hit-wonder band from the 1980s: Katrina and The Waves.

His Wednesday Was Better Than My Wednesday

How would you like to be 21 years old and a minor league baseball player? Let's add the fact that you are called up yesterday to the big leagues by your boss, the Florida Marlins. You don't start the game but sit on the bench. You are happy to be there. Then you are called into the game as a pinch hitter with the bases loaded (the Marlins are far, far behind so its not the perfect fantasy). That's what happened to Jeremy Hermida. Anyway, you guessed it, in his first major league at bat he hits a grand slam. That hasn't happened since 1898.

While The Poor Struggle In New Orleans . . .

.... it's good to know that Houston Rockets basketball player Yao Ming signed a $75 million contract extension today. Our society is so screwed up.

"Don't Buy Gas If You Don't Need It" - Pres. Bush

When I first saw that quote today, my initial reaction was (1) uh, thanks, I was going to buy a little extra just for fun and (2) I think I know what the guy means (don't use gas unless it is a necessity) but figured it was just another inartful Bushism that he is known for. Then I checked the official White House site and learned it was part of a prepared text. Edit: The first comment (inside) is proof that spam can even reach a blog. Sheeesh.