SB Nation User Blog: EddieTheAlbinoSquirrel

Cedric released by Bears

EddieTheAlbinoSquirrel — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:35:39 -0000

I hope the drinks were really tasty.

Cedric has been booted by the Bears, according to the Statesman.

So does he get picked up elsewhere? Or is he radioactive for now? I've seen some speculation out there that the Titans might be interested, since they need a strong back. Also, he would already have the VY chemistry going.

Of course, there's the possibility that owners won't want to deal with the commish. Unless, of course, Jerry Jones needs a hard case to fill a hole. Since that's not currently the case, might he be unemployed this year?

Baseball loses to Mizzou in Big 12 tourney

EddieTheAlbinoSquirrel — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:34:50 -0000

Baseball loses to Mizzou in Big 12 tourney

That didn't take long. For the first time in a long time, I'm not liking our chances in the tourney.

Do guys do THIS all the time?

EddieTheAlbinoSquirrel — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:18:22 -0000

First there were the allegations that The Rocket aubsed steriods.

Now there is more ugliness, with claims that Roger Clemens had a 10-year affair with country music star Mindy McCready. The nasty part? The affair allegedly began when she was 15 years old.

So is Roger destined to be another black eye for the University's athletic program ... right up there with Ricky's weed habit?

This all came out because of Clemens' defamation lawsuit against his former personal trainer. That's they guy who ratted out Roger's alleged steriod use.

Central to the defamation claim is that he started with a good reputation, which was then ruined by false statements. So the defendant's lawyers want to show that Clemens didn't have a good reputation to start with.

An affair with a 15-year-old would definitely fit the bill - especially since he would have been 28 at the time.

Is this just more mud being slung at one of UT's all-time best athletes? Does he deserve the benefit of the doubt?

I was withholding judgement on the steriods. But now, I'm not so sure. All I can say is ... ICKY.

Btw, Clemens acknowledges a relationship with Mindy. He claims they were just friends.

Great expectations?

EddieTheAlbinoSquirrel — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:59:13 -0000

Some time ago, there was a poll on BON asking what would make us happy. Would Rick Barnes have to take his team all the way to a national championship for this season to be considered a success? Or would a win or two in the tourney be enough?

I'm interested to see how the BON community's feelings have changes - or perhaps have not - since that prior poll. How do you feel now? What does Rick have to deliver to avoid "Coach February"-type sentiments?

Poll

What would make you satisfied with the basketball season?

What kind of fan are you?

EddieTheAlbinoSquirrel — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:52:45 -0000

Why do you bleed orange? Are you a student, a graduate, or the much-maligned "T-shirt fan"?

Since BON is a pretty learned sports community, I'm wondering about the population. Let us all know ... what are you?

A few days ago, Peter asked how many lawyers and law students were on the site. This started me thinking about a friend of mine who's a Baylor fan.

He claims that most Horns followers he knows are simply "T-shirt" fans. This guy spends a lot of time on a Baylor message board, where most members are grads and students. He likes to contrast that with Horns boards, but bases his comparison on supposition alone.

I'm curious, what are you?

Poll

Describe yourself, people!

Another COY award for Barnes

EddieTheAlbinoSquirrel — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:37:19 -0000

The Associated Press has named Rick Big 12 coach of the year. Baylor coach Scott Drew came in a distant second.

Check out this nice Dallas Morning News piece, which includes some coaching highlights for the year. Barnes is a tough coach, who even acknowledges that his tough-love style is not for everyone. Clearly, it has worked wonders with this group.

Big 12 COY