Did you get your fill of holiday bird? I’m serving my version of leftovers: Baltimore’s Sports Turkeys for 2007. What’s the criteria for earning turkey honors? It’s self-evident. Dig in!
Aubrey Huff. He’s the first guy who came to mind when I considered our local turkeys. This Oriole chirped out of turn when he called Baltimore […]

It was one of the most bizarre scenes in NFL history: the Ravens and their fans celebrated a much-needed victory after a field goal attempt by Cleveland’s Phil Dawson was ruled “no good” on the final play of regulation. Ravens players rushed to the locker-room believing their losing streak had ended. But their streak of […]

Orioles first baseman Aubrey Huff admits that his language and behavior on a shock-jock radio program were not smart on his part, then added that no one’s ever accused him of being intelligent. That’s a plea of stupidity before the court of public opinion: “hey, sorry- I’m stupid!” I appreciate Aubrey’s honesty but “I’m dumb” […]

I’m old fashioned. I’m reminded of that often when talking to and about modern day athletes. My old school ethos regarding team sports is along the lines of “all for one, one for all.” “win as a team, lose as a team,” rah rah, blah, blah. So you probably understand why I blanche at comments […]