Manager of the Texas Rangers, Ron Washington, admitted yesterday that he failed a drug test during the last baseball season.  He admitted to using Cocaine.  He also said this was a one time mistake.  To his credit, he’s been tested since and has passed every one of them.  I do believe in second chances in life and in sports, and I love to see stories like Rangers OF Josh Hamilton, who almost killed himself abusing drugs, only to work his was to the allstar game a few years later.  I just wonder if Washington shouldn’t be held to a higher standard because he is supposed to be in charge.  He’s a leader of men and I just wonder if his players will trust him and show him the same respect as before these revealations came out.  Im not optimistic.

Almost every day there is a story in the news about the latest health care bill or a tax being levied on “fatty” foods like sodas, candy, fast food etc.  If you enjoy these things in moderation why should you supplement health care or pay additional taxes for people who either can’t live in moderation or simply choose to be unhealthy. Doctors agree that obesity is one of the leading health risks in America costing billions in health care costs. However, why do we have to bear the burden for idiots?

My case has been made this week by Donna Simpson of New Jersey who now weighs 600 pounds and is trying to gain 400 more in two years to become the fattest woman in the world tipping the scales at a biscuit over 1000 pounds.  If she doesn’t die first she certainly is going to be our problem forever with a myriad of health issues.  While she is the extreme case there are millions of other people out there who ignore their own health causing the rest of us the shoulder the load.  If you don’t believe me check out the story.

And by the way life is tough enough but it’s even tougher if you’re stupid.

,http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,589377,00.html?mep

Big surprise here!!!  Tiger Woods announced yesterday that he’ll be returning to Golf to play in the Masters golf tournament April 8-11 in Augusta Georgia.  It’s a perfect place for Tiger to return because he’ll be shielded from almost everything by the Augusta National Golf Club which treats the Masters like their own little country–complete with its own laws.  He will not have to face the media onslaught or the rowdy galleries because Augusta wont let it happen.  I’m ready to see Tiger at his nextgolf tournament because I’m curious to see how he reacts when he actually has to face the music.

A guy did a series of back handsprings, grabbed a basketball between his feet in mid-flip, and made the shot.  (–Search for “amazing backflip basketball shot.”)

http://www.break.com/index/amazing-backflip-basketball-shot.html

There has been quite a bit written about the personal life of Ravens Pro Bowl defensive end Mike McCrary.  One of our heroes from the Ravens Superbowl winning team has been portrayed as an abusive husband by his wife who got a temporary protective order against him March 8.  All the joy he brought to us on the field as well as his extensive charity work were being overshadowed by ugly allegations that were printed in the Baltimore Sun.  Tomorrow at 7:05 Mike finally gives his side of the story when he joins us on the show.  Much came out during yesterday’s court proceeding and he’ll tell us what really happened as well as how he feels about the coverage by local media outlets.

Please join us tomorrow at 7:05 when number 99 gets his side out when he joins Maynard, Ken and I on the show.

As a lifelong Terps fan, I have always had hatred in my heart for the Duke Blue Devils.  I’ve always been sickened by the national love affair the national media seems to have them (yes Dick Vitale I’m talking to you).  Well now you can add the NCAA tournament selection commitee to the list of those who love Duke.  They somehow got the 3rd #1 seed even though there were pundits out there who thought they might slip to a #2 seed.  They get to play the winner of the play-in game in the first round.  Then look at their region.  It seems to be by far the easiest road to the Final Four.  The #2 seed Villanova, limped in to the tourney.  The #4 Purdue lost one of their best players (Robbie Hummel), and #6 Notre Dame had to rally at the end of the season just to get into the dance.  I’m personally hoping Louisville gets by California in the first round and can pretend the Blue Devils are Syracuse (Louisville beat Syracuse twice this year).  Otherwise, I expect a deep run into the tournament for Coach K and company.

I told you on Friday that I was worried about Maryland’s game against Georgia Tech that night in the ACC tourney.  The Terps came out flat against the Yellow Jackets.  They were down by as many as 19 in the first half, and trailed by 16 at the half.  The 2nd half looked like a different story though.  They immediately made a run, and were back in the game with more than 10 minutes to go.  Unfortunately, they could never get over the hump and lost 69-64.  That’s the bad news.  The good news is the seasons not over.  The Terps have a date with the Houston Cougars Friday night at 10pm.  Remember you can hear that game on 105.7 the fan!!

I know this is not an NHL town and mentioning anything Washington is anathema to Baltimoreans however, the Washington Capitals are playing the best hockey in the NHL right now. Moreover, Alex Ovechkin is perhaps the most dominant player in all of sports and something really special to watch….especially in person.   Guys like him truly come along once in a very long time and it’s a shame to miss seeing his play live.  Recently against the Dallas Stars he deked so well the Stars defenseman nearly fell over and then he wristed a goal over a stunned goalie. Ya gotta see it to appreciate it so here it is <br><br>

The Terps play Georgia Tech tonight in the quarterfinals of the ACC basketball tournament (7pm 105.7 the fan), and I’m a little worried about the game.  When they played at the Comcast center a few weeks ago, ACC Freshman of the year Derrick Favors dominated the Terps inside.  It took a hail mary buzzer beater from Cliff Tucker to win the game, and that was at home.  I hope I’m wrong about this one, but don’t be surprised if Maryland’s not playing on Saturday.

All of a sudden this Ravens receiving corps doesnt look half bad.  Anquan Boldin is, in my opinion, a legit #1 that defenses will have to account for.  That means that Derrick Mason will now be covered by the other teams 2nd corner.  Donte Stallworth will be getting one on one coverage from  the other teams nickel back, and he has to abe accounted for as well.  So now on third downs, Mark Clayton will be spied on by the defenses dimeback.  I haven’t even mentioned the dangerous Ray Rice coming out of the backfield.  Its crazy talk, but all of a sudden the Ravens might finally be able to create matchup problems.