Odds & Ends

• Sad note that Darrell Russell died yesterday. Potential unrealized.
• If we thought Donovan McNabb's deal with the devil expired, Daunte Culpepper's not only expired but negotiations on an extension were contentious enough that he made the devil mad. I mean he went from all world QB and person, to stinking, getting hurt, watching the team immediately win every game without him, to getting charged for alleged lewd behavior. If you listen closely, you can hear the leader of the Philadelphia NAACP blaming Daunte for turning his back on his own race, bringing on his own demise. This year can be called revenge of the star, ostracized receiver, as Moss and TO must just be laughing hysterically at this point
• Selfish move by Randall on the Apprentice last night. He had a chance after he secured his job to get Rebecca one too and he basically told her to screw off. He made some ridiculous claim that the show is called the Apprentice, singular and not the Apprenti, plural. I guess he did get caught off guard, but he should have taken the high road and given her the thumbs up.
• Last day for Howard Stern today on regular radio. He played a classic bit with the original appearance by the late, great Hank, the angry drunken dwarf. Classic. Sign up now for Sirius so you will be ready for the debut performance on 1/9/06. One interesting question: will Howard be as funny when there are no bounds, or is part of his winning formula that he is always pushing boundaries without stepping over the line. Will he be negatively affected by having no line to step on? Time will tell.....
• For those in Philly used to listening to WIP and the most annoying, condescending buffoon on the radio, Howard Eskin, there is a great alternative now at 950 AM. Jody MacDonald (Jody Mac) is on against Howard, and so much more enjoyable. IN addition, they simulcast the Jim Rome show each day.
• 40+ degrees out today. I need to get my sunscreen and get up to the roof for some rays...