The Loss of LT

Not sure if you're aware, but San Diego is my team (MLB and NFL).

LOOK: The Loss of LT has been a long time coming. I called for his [long overdue] trade in last year's off season...unfortunately, the Chargers didn't take my call. Now he's been given his papers and is out walking the streets - SAD.
While I'll always wonder what could have been had Tomlinson not sat on the sidelines on 20 Jan, 2008 and watched his team fall apart in the AFC title game against the Patriots, I wont criticise. The Chargers literally built a team around Tomlinson, and rightfully so. In just 9 years of play, LT has put together quite a resume: NFL's all time single season record holder for touchdowns (31), rushing touchdowns (28), most points scored (186), most consecutive games with a rushing touchdown (18), and most consecutive multi-touchdown games (8). The list goes on for at least another mile.
But, more importantly than the records...LT made the Chargers fun to watch again, and brought life back to their fan-base. Thanks LT, you will be missed!

Leete

Favre's Destiny!?!?

Look: While I'll admit I was pulling for Favre last night, I honestly couldn't have imagined it going down any differently. As sad as it was to see yet another Super Bowl bid literally get thrown away with a Brett Favre interception, how else was it supposed to go down? He threw away his team's chances in the NFC Division Playoff vs. the Eagles, and then bombed a sure Packer Super Bowl berth vs. the Giants to (what we thought) end his career for good. Now....third time's a charm - in the NFC Title Game, a perfect strike to the men in black vs. the Saints (too bad the Vik's were wearing white last night).
Brett....it's time to walk away compadre. There's no question that you're a first ballot hall-of-famer, and as much as it's got to hurt to know your last act in the NFL was an I.N.T. that cost you a shot at the Super Bowl (again)...just accept it; you're the NFL's ALL TIME greatest at throwing interceptions - this is your destiny! We'll see you (and your record) in Canton soon.

Leete

Crabtree

Look: Is Crabtree ever going to play? In my opinion, his holdout is a crime! I remember Roger (Goddell) talking about potentially putting a cap on Rookie earnings the first year, and I think this is a clear indication of his need to re-energize said topic. The fact that an NFL team can essentially waste a first round draft pick on a guy who refuses to play because he's not being offered $5 Billion a year (despite the fact that he's NEVER PLAYED A DOWN IN THE NFL) is pathetic. It essentially makes the draft invalid. Okay, so Detroit didn't take him last year...well, now they can probably just pick him up next year. That's a crime. Let's put a $3 Million cap on rookies.

Leete

Okay...so Favre's back

Look,
I'm psyched to see Favre back in the game (again), and I think the Vik's are a good fit. It's either feast or famine for the Vik's this year though. You've got one of the greatest QBs of all time (who also happens to lead the NFL in INTs) coupled with the best RB in the league (who also happen to lead the NFL in fumbles). Could be great, could be terrible. I'll be watching either way!

Leete

Vick in Philly

Look: We all knew Vick was going to be back in the NFL sooner than later. I'll admit, I never thought it would have been to the Eagles though. Here's my new theory on the Philly plan: Keep Vick through this season and let him learn the playbook/get back in shape. Then in next year's draft, trade McNabb to the Lions for the #1 draft pick (hey...it's the Lions...they'll probably go for it). Vick gets the starts, and has the #1 draft pick (Crabtree) to throw to. Anyone else on board?

Leete

What the heck Tiger?

Look: I know I said I was excited for what was to come for Tiger from here on out, but...WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT?!?! Yes, I'm talking about his PGA performance. I'm sorry, but Tiger lost that all by himself. He was playing like he had a skirt on last Sunday! Laying up on par-5s? 3-putting par-3s? I can understand protecting the lead, but when you start playing so conservative that your "Sunday Red" shirt begins to turn pink, perhaps it's time to step it up a bit.

Leete

Let's get the Seligs out of Baseball!

I'm SICK of America's favorite pastime being tainted by this steroids (performance enhancing drugs) garbage. And the solution....get the Seligs out of baseball!

Look: I'm not placing the blame solely on Bud Selig's shoulders for where we are with the sport today. But reality is that the problem is so far out of control that the only way to save the sport from turning into the next Hockey is a complete overhaul...starting from the TOP! You've heard it before -baseball is a business. And we've seen it before that when a business begins to spiral out of control, they chop the head off and try to save the rest.
I appreciate what Bud's done for the sport during his time at the top (wild card/interleague play/world baseball classic), and I know he's tried to get his arms around this steroid fiasco by commissioning the Mitchell Report, etc... but the sport is just too far gone.
The only way to save it at this point is for Bud to step aside and allow a new face to come in and set a whole new tone. ZERO TOLERANCE!

I say every player should be tested before every game. You test positive...YOU'RE OUT!

Leete