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For those following the Penn State scandal, you will probably be interested to know that Joe Paterno cancelled his weekly press conference this morning. And as for indicted former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky, you can buy his 1986 Fiesta Bowl/National Championship ring on eBay.

Oh, and the New York Times says Paterno will be gone.

And here is Matt Millen breaking down on ESPN this morning.

"That sucker came out of no where!"

I love Jacksboro news.

(And I know how to get an interview with the suspect.)

The Well. The Well. The Well Is On Fire.

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Random Tuesday Morning Thoughts

• The Star-Telegram's home page has a video ad that takes up the whole screen this morning. That's in addition to the massive still banner at the bottom. (I may not be inclined to pay for content, but I might be swayed to pay to avoid irritation.)
• Yesterday I said head coach Joe Paterno might be in trouble at Penn State due to the "cover up" of the sex abuse scandal, but even I was surprised by the firestorm across the Internets and talk radio that followed. And a sign placed around his on campus statue is not a good omen. 
• And to think Ohio State's coach had to resign earlier this year because his players were trading jersies for tattoos. 
• There was another Oklahoma earthquake last night after a day of tornadoes. (Very funny screenshot of one Oklahoma residents reaction to the first earthquake.)
• Ever noticed how movie posters seem familiar?
• This Tarrant County case will be interesting to watch: A guy hears his car being broken into, goes outside, and then fires a shot at the vehicle leaving the scene. One 17 year old in that vehicle, who is said to have remained in the car while his buddies attempted the burglary, is hit and killed. The shooter has to be prosecuted, right?
• The cute hairdresser who was found dead in her burning car in Dallas last Friday is one heck of a mystery. Police now believe she was alive when the car was intentionally set on fire. There are no suspects. Weird.
• I don't have much of an interest in high school volleyball, but I couldn't help but notice that the Decatur team faces its long time playoff nemesis tonight: Abilene Wylie. 
• I always like to look at the high school football playoff brackets to see the worst teams who still qualified. This year it seems to be  Mexia (2-8) and Callisburg (2-8). Everyone gets a trophy!!
• Wow. I mentioned Joe Frazier's cancer yesterday and then he died last night. If you are a middle aged guy, Ali/Frazier will always mean something to you. (But the only way you could learn about most fights back then was by waiting for the newspaper.)
• I watched a documentary on TV about Ali/Frazier about a year ago and it was really, really good. For the life of me, I can't remember the name of it. (But I did note that the first Ali/Frazier fight is on youtube in its entirety.)
• The Crazy Couple was on Dr. Drew to have an on-stage sonogram to prove Mrs. Crazy doesn't have implants.  Nothing like a new couple in love. 
• There was a plea bargain in the Wise County courthouse yesterday for 29 years and 10 months. I know the defense lawyer, so I'll find out what's up with the weird 10 months aspect of it. (In state court with penitentiary time involved, 99% of the plea bargains are in years only.)
• And if someone agrees to 29 years and 10 months, there was also a 99% chance the jury would have given them more. 
• Whoever suggested answering the "Guess" questions from One Of The Kids in The House with multiple mind-numbing guesses, you are a genius.  I got hit with, "Guess what I made on my math test?" when I walked in the door so I started with 50 then 51 then 52.  It didn't take long before the kid got worn out and told me 95.  (And, yes, from there we talked about the one she got wrong.)
• The odds of someone having removed the umbrella from my car when I need it in a second: Overwhelming. 

The Weather Fear Monger Apparently Had A Long And Lonely Summer

When those 60 to 70 mph winds hit, let me know.

Random Wise County Deer Hunting Pic From Wise County Uploaded Within Last Hour

Without passing judgment -- because some of my very best friends love this stuff -- I just don't get it.

Somebody Spends A Lot Of Time Analyzing High School Football Playoffs

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This led me there.

You've Been Hit By A Smooth Criminal

"Man, I could use a hit of propofol right about now."

Verdict of Guilty today.

Had the deceased been anyone other than Michael Jackson, he wouldn't have even been arrested.

Almost Greatest Day Ever: Attempted Spider Monkey Escape

Story.

And he immediately created a Twitter account!

In The Category of "Best Re-enactment of Earthquake" The Award Goes To . . .

. . . this guy.

Keanu Reeves couldn't pull that off on his best day.

This Is America, Right?

I've never been shot with a rubber bullet, but I'm-a-guessing it doesn't feel great.

Over Sportsed

The Devil Is Now After Herman Cain

Story.

Nope, not the new accuser. Gloria Allred is the devil. She's represents people who don't need representation but who she knows will get her in front of the camera. She is the sparest of the spares.


But it's the best news Cain can have because once she is against you, all of America will be for you. 

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Saturday Night Images

There's no crying in football, sir.

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit in Stillwater at the second the earthquake hit. (Video)

Friends of NASCAR.

Guns 'n Roses fans in Dallas.

Random Monday Morning Thoughts

• We ended up with two Cowboys tickets yesterday morning and made the trek to Arlington. The older I get, the more surprised I am that people go through that beating to attend a game -- especially since the at home experience has been improved threefold over the last 10 years.
• Based upon my own scientific polling of the crowd, the person who just happens to be Hispanic is a big Cowboy fan.
• And the outfit of choice has to be the blue Cowboy jersey. It is insane the number of people that were wearing them regardless of when they were purchased or which player they support. (Marion Barber? You're wearing a Marion Barber jersey?)
• I told Mrs. LL that she should yell, "You pushed off during the Hail, Mary!!" during Drew Pearson's Ring of Honor Induction speech. (She holds that belief.)
• That stadium is 100% Idiocracy. There are more ads flashing around you than your brain can process. And everything is sponsored. (And a college football crowd would laugh at the incredible number of times the big video board had to encourage the fans to "Make some noise!!!!")
• My sinuses have been killing me for five days, but it's a great reminder of how much I value simply feeling good. 
• If true, an ex-trooper did an awful thing to his ex-wife.
• Motorcycle death at the Texas Motor Speedway. [Link fixed]
• Told Mrs. LL this weekend that Chicken Express needs to be renamed Chicken Whenever We Get Around To You. 
• I saw a 3D animated movie in the theater this weekend. Verdict: Is that 3D stuff really necessary?
• Boyd plays "Life Oak Cliff" in next week's first round of the playoffs? What's a Life Oak Cliff?
• Penn State got rocked over the weekend by a sexual abuse scandal which cost the Athletic Director his job. It might cost Joe Paterno his by the time all is said and done.  (But I'm not sure why the grand jury released a shockingly detailed report (pdf) about the allegations.)
• How do they transport millions of dollars out of the U.S. Currency plant in north Fort Worth to a federal reserve bank?  Just by truck? No huge security?  And I've always thought the robbery of that place would make a good movie plot. 
• The LSU/Alabama "game of the century" ended up without a touchdown being scored. Some say it was like watching a great pitcher's duel. Uh, no. The game was boring. (And I spent most of the time watching Baylor/Missouri anyway where 81 total points were scored.) 
• I'd be scared to be in the ocean if I saw Coco heading towards the water.
• Andy Rooney died over the weekend (just weeks after retiring from 60 Minutes), and it was announced that Joe Frazier has liver cancer and is under hospice care. 
• I've not listened to this, but Ron Washington's pre-game speech before Game Seven has been leaked.  I've heard it contains some salty language. I also know it didn't work.

Earthquake A Few Minutes Ago?

Any one?

Messenger Above The Fold

Body Found In Burning Car In Dallas This Morning Identified

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Her Facebook.