Food for thought...

Proverbs 19:17 (NLT)
If you help the poor, you are lending to the LORD--and he will repay you!

William & Mary to Appeal NCAA

As some of you may know, the NCAA is cracking down on Native American nicknames and mascots. The William and Mary Tribe were just notified that its logo, which consists of the nickname "Tribe" flanked by two feathers, is discriminatory.

Since when were feathers threatening?

From a Washington Post article...
The NCAA ruling, rendered in a two-page statement released Tuesday, represented a split decision for the college, which had argued that its nickname conveyed "ennobling sentiments of commitment, shared idealism, community and common cause." NCAA officials agreed in part, ruling that "Tribe" itself was not objectionable but that linking "Tribe" to an image of two feathers was. As a result, William & Mary has been retained on a list of schools subject to penalties because of what the NCAA deems to be "hostile and abusive" nicknames or mascots.

Here is my favorite quote though...
Bill Walker , associate vice president for public affairs, said William & Mary felt compelled to fight for the right to display its logo. "It's hard for us to understand how the NCAA could approve Florida State's wild representation of an Indian on horseback with the flaming spear and be perturbed about feathers," Walker said.

And the school President, Gene Nichol's comments...
To the Campus Community:
We learned last evening that the NCAA staff review determined the use of the nickname "Tribe" by our athletic teams was neither "hostile nor abusive." The report did object, however, to the use of feathers as part of our sports logo. We will appeal the ruling as it applies to the logo.
The good news, of course, is the NCAA has agreed with our assessment of the term "Tribe." The nickname—so close to the heart of this community—will remain the College's moniker.
The NCAA's varied interpretations of mascot policy—what it allows and what it rejects—are impossible to comprehend or justify. It is unsurprising, therefore, that the U. S. Congress is considering taking the matter out of the Association's hands. It remains my belief that the William and Mary athletic program should be touted as a national model for unparalleled academics and athletics.
Go Tribe!

A close call...

Spanish bullfighter Eduardo Gallo barely misses a bull's horn during San Isidro's bullfighting fair at Madrid's Las Ventas bullring May 11, 2006. Madrid celebrates its patron saint San Isidro every year with a fair which includes cultural events and concerts, as well as three weeks of bullfights.REUTERS/Susana Vera

Ward in the BIG BROWN TRUCK??????

Say it ain't so! RUMOR from jayski.com

Ward to Yates? from LastCowboys.com: ... couple of little birdies have told me in the last couple of weeks that Ward Burton is off the market in terms of driver availability. And while it is claimed that this information comes from people we would all consider ‘official’ type people, these ‘official’ type people are being coy in regards to whom or what has taken him off the market. One rumor that has gained momentum has Ward taking over the #88 UPS Ford owned by Robert Yates Racing when Dale Jarrett bolts for Toyota. Again, Jarrett hasn’t officially said that he is going to Toyota, but he hasn’t exactly denied it either. Another little nugget of information floating around out there states that if Jarrett bolts, UPS will stay with Yates, but they don’t want the next ‘potential’ Cup star. They want a proven competitor, not just some cat with little or no experience.(LastCowboys.com)(5-11-2006)

Black Jelly Beans

I just heard that eating lots of black jelly beans can be a contributing factor to high blood pressure. Bummer.

Worcestershire Sauce

Did you know that a main ingredient in Worcestershire Sauce is anchovies? I found that out this weekend. Who knew???

O'Sheas

My favorite casino last week...

Viva, Las Vegas!

Thanks for the 29 and 6 mo! It was a great time!

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce

Bruce Arena is naming his 23-player World Cup squad this afternoon at 6 PM (ESPN Sportscenter). Something tells me that although this team may have more talent than 2002, we will not advance as far. I just think we will not be able to surprise anyone this year. Other teams know we are good now, and will be ready for us. I hope I am wrong though, as watching the 2002 US games was friggin awesome!

Here is a great article about Bruce. Enjoy...

NASCAR on the Radio

There is nothing quite like listening to a NASCAR race at Talladega on the radio. The commentators get so excited that you feel like you are there watching it with them!