HOCKEY PLAYOFFS EXPECTED TO WRAP UP BY AUGUST
The NHL is in the middle of the first round of playoffs leading to the Stanley Cup.Jeff sez: It's the first playoff hockey in two years because of last year's lockout, so they're milking it for all its worth - First and second round series are apparently Best of 11, then the Cup will be best of 15. Sure feels that way. When can we invoke the Northern Minnesota Rule? - Ice Melt, Hockey Stop. Alright, I'll confess - in two of the sixteen series, there's been some pretty fine action!
CLEMENS SEMI-UNRETIRES FROM IMPLIED NON-PLAYING STATUS
The rumor mill claims recently retired-again Roger Clemens may be picked up by a contending team sometime soon.
Jeff Sez: What is he, 58? Still throws heat like a nuclear reactor. I tore my rotator cuff spreading peanut butter on a bagel. It was chunky though. And for those of you who don't know, the "rumor mill" is on the frontage road off I-35 near Des Moines, just south of the Corn Museum exit.
NCAA SCALPS THREE MORE INDIAN NICKNAMES! ER, MAKE THAT 'SCOTCHES.'
The NCAA told North Dakota, Illinois and Indiana University of Pennsylvania they can no longer use their Indian nicknames.Jeff sez: The first two schools claimed to have tribal endorsement which apparently they did not have, so understandably, hasta la vista. But Indiana U of P? Just for having "Indian" as part of the 'Indiana' part of their actual name? That's not fair. I'm probably missing a detail. Ah, well. The Bradley Braves are on the NCAA's "Watch" list, which means a lead scout will sneak up on the perimeter of the school from a distance to see how the school uses the mascot. This just in - no Pulitzer again for Sportalicious!
