And You Thought He Was Normal for Talking To the Goalposts

From ESPN:
Quebec Remparts goalie Jonathan Roy was suspended for seven games, and Remparts coach Patrick Roy -- Jonathan's father -- was suspended for five games following Saturday's melee between their team and the Chicoutimi Sagueneens in a Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoff.

As a Patrick Roy fan, I don't quite know what to think about this. Yes, Patrick was always a little strange, talking to the goalposts, not touching the blue line, and of course, battling it out with other goalies.
But this is a little too strange. The reports say, that Patrick signaled his son to go after the opposing goalie, while everyone else seemed to be exchanging pleasantries. Now, don't get me wrong, I love goalie fights, in fact Roy vs. any Red Wings goalie is in my top 5 NHL moments. What was great about those was the fact that both goalies were trying to pound the snot out of each other.
In the video of the younger Roy fight, it seemed as if fighting was the last thing on the opposing goaltenders mind. He did not even take a swing, he simply covered up and dropped to the ice. After that fight, Roy skated away, "saluted" the fans, and proceeded to pummel another player.
So is the 7 and 5 game suspensions enough? No way. If senior Roy did in fact instruct junior Roy to go after the opponent, it should be at least 10, and for mercilessly beating a unwilling opponent I say 20.

G.A.P. in the Championship

I hate to say it, but I was wrong. After being plastered on every sports magazine in the pre-season, the Celtics did indeed live up to expectations. "Dream Teams" full of all-stars don't often fulfill their lofty goals. But Boston, with their 46-12 record, is inching closer and closer to a NBA Championship.

My problem wasn't Garnett, who I think would do anything to win after 12 years of futility in Minnesota. I think Ray Allen wouldn't care if he had to share the ball with two other "super-stars". My problem was with Paul Pierce. The Celtics were, after all, "His" team. Could he co-exist with his new Boston All-Star team? The answer was yes. Even though they are below their career average for ppg , they are still just as good. The "leader", Pierce is the highest scorer, averaging 20 per game, the the other two are around 18. In fact, all three haven't had scoring averages like this since their first 3 years in the league.

The next problem with Boston was the bench. They did everything they could do in order to get the team that they have now. Including trade away their depth. Now, with their average 56 points coming from 3 of the starters, depth isn't as important as it once was. Eddie House, and Glen "Big Baby" Davis have both been solid off the bench, even though Davis is still a little streaky.

Finally, and possibly the biggest problem was the point guard. Who would deliver the ball to G.A.P.? The biggest question mark at the beginning of the season: Rajon Rondo. The answer today: Rajon Rondo. He has started in all 54 games this year, after starting in 25 last year. He ranks in the top 25 in steals, steals pg, and assists pg. It shows what playing with 3 all stars can do for a career.

So can three championship deprived all-stars work together and pull it off? Or will they end up like Gary Payton, Karl Malone, and the Lakers? My guess is no, they will not win it all this year. But hey, I've been wrong plenty of times.

Mentions of "Gunslinger" on Telecasts Are Now Down 92%

It is finished. Brett Favre is no longer a Packer. He is finished as a quarterback in the NFL. He was one of the best (a poll on Fox Sports had him ranked 1st all time with Joe Montana in second). It will definitely be different to see someone else at under center in green and gold.

I think he chose to leave at the perfect time. If he chose to leave a couple of years ago, when everyone told him to retire, his career would have been slightly tarnished due to the fact he was "playing past his prime". But now, with the TD record in hand, and just one year removed from a playoff run, he can retire on the top tier of NFL QB's.

Personally I did not care for Favre. I hated how I heard the MNF crew say the word "gunslinger" about 65 times in a half when the Pack where playing. I do realize that I was watching a great QB play. And I am glad I appreciated the legacy of #4.

Let the legacy of Aaron Rodgers begin!

Come on Larry

Larry Bowa recently said that he would not wear the now-mandatory helmet for base coaches. Even if he got fined for every single game. For this, I believe Bowa is even more of an idiot than when he coached the Phillies.

Major League Baseball didn't just come up with this rule in one night. They did it for a purpose. To protect the base coaches. Even if they are ungrateful.

Sure, it may be uncomfortable, and yes, it still doesn't look right, but it is now the rule. Give a little respect for the Coolbaugh family, just wear it.