UM, CHRIS COLLINSWORTH, PLEASE SEE AARON HERNANDEZ

We all say things that we'd love to take back. There are moments when we think dumb and say even dumber. We'd love to hit the erase button almost as soon as stupid comes out of our pie hole. It's life, it happens. It happened to Chris Collinsworth on Sunday night and I'm sure he was hoping most of us were watching the series finale of "Breaking Bad" or updating our Facebook status for the 10th time of hour.Collinsworth, who gets paid millions...

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DAD LOVED HIS DOGS---ALL 4 OF THEM

My Dad was like most Americans in that he was a big dog lover. He wasn't obsessed anddidn't oufit them in funny costumes and take pictures to put on a Christmas card, but myDad treated them like most of us do: like a great friend and family member. The only difference between my Dad's love for dogs and that of most people's was that hehad four of them to take care of at one time. He didn't plan it that way, but because...

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EDDIE MURPHY WOULD BE 'LOL' ABOUT COMEDY IN SPORTS

       You can always count on the sports world for giving us stories that are often stranger        (and funnier, a lot funnier) than fiction. When money, fame, power are combined with        booze, pizza boxes, and just plain old stupidity, a lot of hilarious things can happen.        They did this past week...

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I GOT DUSTED BY A 63-YEAR OLD MAN

                        Every day, thousands of tiny events happen and if you're not watching, if you're             not careful, if you don't capture them and make them COUNT, you could miss it.                                                                                                      ...

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10 NAMES I'D SWIPE FOR A DAY (VOL. IV)

10. Cassanova McKinzy Auburn. Cassanova is a sophomore linebacker for the Tigers so I'mpretty sure he can handle himself when it comes to a little ribbing from his teammates. TheAuburn Tigers media guide says Cassanova McKinzy is the son of Joann Brown and Charles Drake. How they came up with their kid's name is beyond me. By the way, would you lookat the size of Cassanova' hand? 9. Jordin Tootoo. Detroit Red Wings. Originally drafted by...

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BOBBY VALENTINE 'LET IT BE SAID'

Bobby Valentine has become a lot like Lolo Jones. The former MLB manager and masterof self-promotion, seems to be addicted to attention and will do just about anything to stayrelevant.On the 12th anniversary of 9/11, Valentine, who was managing the Mets in 2001, chose totake pettiness to a entire new level. During a radio interview, Valentine, almost enthusiastically,stated:"Let it be said that during the time from 9/11 to 9/21 ... you couldn't find...

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KERI CHAISSON-HARDEN: 100% IRON

Boyd Harden is an ex-Marine who was trained to fly high-powered helicopters. AtUNC, he was an All-American defenseman in lacrosse and while at New Canaan High School, Harden earned All-State honors in hockey. I'm not sure if he even knew those sports used a hard-rubber object to pass and score with because Harden was a heat-seeking missile who would much rather destroy an opponent than celebrate a goal. But in his household, Boyd takes a backseat...

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JOHNNY MANZIEL:TEXAS A & M's GOLDEN GOOSE.

 Hello? Anybody home? I'm hearing nothing but crickets.Amazing how the McMansion of Johnny Manziel haters has suddenly gone silent. Before Saturday game against Alabama, they had such disdain for the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback because this 20-year old kid didn't have the moral fiber of the Pope, the politenessof Tim Tebow,  intelligence of Mark Zuckerberg, and polish of George Clooney.They called him a punk, thug, and a disrespectful,...

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THE GREATEST JOB IN SPORTS

HELP WANTED One of the most powerful brands in the world seeks person towork 20 weeks per year outdoors. Travel to beautiful places aroundthe world and wear shorts to the office. Appear on television occasionallyand say, "great shot, boss" quite often. No degree required, seven figures possible.            Without even knowing what the job was, most of us would say, "that sounds...

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ERIC LeGRAND: BEST PLAYER IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL SATURDAY

The best moment in college football didn't take place in College Station, Texas or Ann Arbor,Michigan. It didn't happen in Tallahassee, Florida or Eugene, Oregon. There wasn't a play byJohnny Manziel or Devin Garnder that produced a goose-bump, make-you-think moment likethe one that occurred in Piscataway, New Jersey on Saturday. Yeah, I said Piscataway. Home of Rutgers, the school still rinsing itself off of the Mike Ricescandal and the not-so-smart...

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