The recent sexual allegations against several of the clergy in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are an abomination. These deviants masquerading as moral leaders to the pathway of heaven, if found guilty, should receive the maximum penalties the law allows. And the hierarchy who cover up these atrocities should share the cell.
In 1984 the Philadelphia Stars of the USFL had a locker room adjacent to the visiting teams facility for Phillies opponants. Former Penn State All American and Stars QB Chuck Fusina was from Pittsburgh, and was familiar with then Bucs manager Chuck Tanner. Knowing the frustration of being a Cubs fan (at that point the streak was ONLY a paltry 74 years without a World Series victory), Fusina got Tanner to sign a baseball for me that read: Dear Ken, You are sure to have your 1st winner. The STARS, not the Cubs. Yours truly, Chuck Tanner. Boy was he right. Chuck Tanner died this week at his home near Pittsburgh at the age of 82, and the baseball remains proudly on my mantle to this day. Thanks, Chuck.
Kudos to the Philadelphia 76'rs and Coach Doug Collins for making a complete turnaround this season. Collins wears his passion on his sleeve, and has proven once again that a basketball team can compete with anyone as long as they play relentless defense and rebound.
As the people of Egypt celebrate the ouster of President Hosni Mubarek, I wonder if there is any truth to the rumor he is being replaced by Michael Vick?
Keep repeating after me....pitchers and catchers...pitchers and catchers.
...and it proves the point made to me by former Coach Paul Dietzel: "Without good material, not even Bear Bryant could make winning teams." Baseball or basketball - the statement applies to all sports.
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