Wait... I Did Think of That!

Linked here is the Indians' press release on their arrangement to give free tickets to local non-profits.  Now I know why Paul Hoynes didn't answer my question about the Tribe's failure to fill the Jake in this way.  Or...  it's because Hoynsie is a bit on the lazy side and only answers softball questions asked by the maniacally uninformed.  It's ok, he writes for a newspaper.  Sucks for him.

My Bobcats took care of business in the opening round of the MAC tournament, dispatching Toledo 74-57 in Athens.  OU advances to Cleveland where they will take on Ball St, Thursday @ 9:30p.  5'11" sophomore DJ Cooper (16.5 points, 7.6 assists, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 steals/game) leads the way.  Remember him from last season's improbable run?  6'8" Sr. DeVaughn Washington (12.7 ppg, 5.7 rpg), 6'5" Sr. Tommy Freeman (11.3 ppg, 44% 3pt), and 6'8" So. Ivo Baltic (11.2 ppg, 5.8 rpg) return as well.  Time again to shock the world. Watch live with me on STO.

OSU's self-imposed penalty on Jim Tressel for his failure to report his knowledge of the gear for tats scam way back in April?  A 2 game suspension and a 250 millll-ion dollar fine.  All right, it's only $250k, but the real damage is to Tressel's rep.  Known for his supposed integrity, this scandal will leave an indelible mark on Coach's legacy.

Tiki Barber has filed papers to come out of retirement.  A whopping 72% in a Cleveland.com poll warn the Brownies to stay far away.

Not only did Luke Harangody and Semih Erden miss Tuesday's loss to Golden State, but JJ Hickson left with a dislocated finger.  Luckily, it only benefits us to lose at this point.  Plus, the Heat lost... again.  5 in a row and 6 of 7.  Whah.  Whah.

Cheers.