BARBER, MANNING GO AT IT ONE YEAR TOO LATE
Former New York Giants tailback Tiki Barber, now a TV analyst for NBC, criticized his former quarterback Eli Manning during a recent pre-season telecast and questioned his leadership abilities.Jeff Cez: Tiki, I like the Cadillac Escalade commercial. But let us remember, you announced in mid-season you were not only hangin’ it up, but you really didn’t feel much like playing anymore. I'm only a comic, but maybe you should've lit this bonfire last year, amigo - might've kept you from that 8-8 farewell season.
RANGERS SCORE 30; 'ROID INVESTIGATION ALREADY STARTED
The Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 30-3 last week to set a modern record for most runs in a game. They actually broke the record for most runs in a doubleheader in just the first game.Jeff Cez: Boy, I bet that Oriole clubhouse was fun to be in between games: “Aiiiight guys – let’s tighten up the D! And I don’t wanna be pushy, but pitchers, let’s toss a curve in there there once in awhile. C’mon, let’s go out there and honor the game, boys.” The last time anyone scored 30 it was the Chicago Colts in 1897, 36-7 winners over Louisville. Wait a second, the Chicago team was named the Colts despite Louisville being in the league? What were they inhaling off those handlebar mustaches?
UH OH - BETTISGATE!
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis revealed in his book, “The Bus: My Life In And Out Of A Helmet,” that he faked the timing of an injury so the Steelers couldn’t cut him in 2000 pre-season camp.Jeff Cez: First – I like Jerome, but was anyone clamoring for a Bettis book? Wow. I gotta write a book. And second, in JB's defense, I might fake my own death if it meant keeping my job. That acting class at Notre Dame paid off, Bus.
