Hump Day.....News & Views

On the ......

11th second......of the 11th minute.....of the 11th hour....of the 11th day...of the 11th month.....

We hope you all paused.......on this Veterans Day.....and said a silent pray for veterans all across this great nation. The men and women of our armed forces have sacrificed so much....for so many.

I took my father (a veteran from the Korean War).....out the lunch of his choice. For he has more than earned it. Happy Veterans Day.....to all who have served.


Some......"stuff"......we're following:

Abdul-Jabbar says he has leukemia

NEW YORK, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Former college and professional basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says he has a form of blood cancer.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the guy we used to know as Lew Alcindor .....when he broke out of New York City....on his way to UCLA.



The story.....that just won't go away....From TMZ.com:

Jamie McCourt -- I'm No Cheater

Posted Nov 11th 2009 1:15PM by TMZ Staff

The soon-to-be ex-wife of Los Angeles Dodgers head honcho Frank McCourt says she never hooked up with another man before their marriage fell apart -- but she does plan on stripping Frank one last time ... with a plan that would make her the sole owner of Frank's beloved baseball team.



In an interview with the L.A. Times, Jamie denied her husband's accusations that she was engaged in an "inappropriate relationship" with former Dodgers employee Jeff Fuller before things ended with Frank, saying, "I have never been with another man until the marriage broke up. Ever. Ever."

Jamie added, "I never even had a date until I was separated -- besides my husband."

Jamie also mentioned she had a plan to buy the Dodgers outright saying, "I don't need to be the controlling interest, I just love baseball that much and want to stay a part of it and lend my expertise any way I can."

It's unclear when and how Jamie plans on making her move.

Enough......already.

And then.....there's our boy....Katt Williams:

Katt Williams Goes to Jail, But Doesn't Stay Long

(Coweta County Sheriffs Office)

Photo: Katt Williams mug shot.

ATLANTA (CBS/AP) "Pimp" comedian Katt Williams hasn't had it easy the lately.

Last Tuesday, Williams was accused of kidnapping a teen after a 911 call. On Sunday, he was thrown in jail on suspicions he had burglarized a suburban Atlanta mansion where he is staying while filming a movie.


He claims......it was all just a big misunderstanding....between him.....and 2 stupid detectives....okay, Katt.

Finally........

We had "sideways" rain in this small, college town......for two days.

Drought?.....what drought?

Have a great "hump day".......and hug a veteran.

Hump Day News & Views

Is it Wednesday already?

The it must be "Hump Day"...........


The week-end brought some decent college football, some outstanding pro football........mixed in with a little NBA.....and we are all just a little envious of our man Chris Rock (right) with his new entourage ....



So........let's dive right in.......






Remembering the Veterans........

Tuesday........on the 11th hour........of the 11th day.......of the 11th month.....We all paused to give the men and women who have served in our country's armed services a moment of silence....and in that moment of silenced ........we thanked them all..........over 42 million have fought for America........With almost 600,000 giving their lives.......for the ultimate sacrifice.

My father fought in the Korean War (United States Navy).......and was on a ship off the coast of Cuba during the Bay of Pigs incident .......Several of my friends fought in Viet Nam...... We thank them and all the other great veterans.

And even though it's a day late..........if you know a veteran.....call him....or her....and tell them how much they are appreciated.


So, I was wrong about Matt Ryan.......

I am man enough to admit it........Earlier this year.......I predicted the Atlanta Falcons would be lucky to get three or four wins this season with rookie Matt Ryan as starting quarterback .....I even went so far as to say he would not even last the season behind the team's porous offensive line.

Now........at 6-3, the Falcons are tied with Tampa Bay for 2nd place in the NFL east....and .....are suddenly looking pretty darn good after beating New Orleans Sunday.

Matt Ryan does not look like a rookie........These Falcons don't look like the dysfunctional franchise they were.....only one year ago. These Falcons........under Defensive Coordinator, Brian Van Gorder, actually play defense.........as in stopping people and making big plays.

These Falcons just look and feel different. They play smart.....and hard.... Just when the City of Atlanta was ready to give up on pro football.......these birds have made them proud.....

Now .....if Arthur Blank would just get off the side lines and back into the owners suite.......all would be right .......in the ATL.


Another bird soars..........

Must be something in the ATL air..........the other "bird" in the city, the Atlanta Hawks, are flat out playing some basketball. If you would have told me........before the season.......by game 6....there would only be 2 undefeated teams.....and one of which would be the Hawks........I'd have probably fallen down laughing.

But ...........it's true........the Hawks and the L A Lakers are a perfect 6-0. Last night , the Hawks went on the road.......again......into Chicago..........and beat the bulls....

Tonight they travel to Boston........that Boston.....the defending world champs.....Should be quite a game.......considering Atlanta took them to seven games in the first round of last year's play-offs.

Stay tuned.....


Who you got? Tennessee or Detroit?

The Tennessee Titans are 9-0 and is the only undefeated team in the NFL. Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions are 0-9 and is the only winless team in the league.

And yes.......the two teams will meet in three weeks (Thanksgiving Day)

In the history of the NFL, only two teams have finished the regular season undefeated.......Miami in 1972 (they went on to finish 17-0 and win the Super Bowl).....and New England last year (16-0 in the regular season, before losing in the Super Bowl).

On the other side.....only 1 team has finished a full NFL season winless. That was back in 1976 when the expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers were 0-14.

My money is on the Lions.........you see what's happening to General Motors.......


Have a great "Hump Day".....