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ORIGINAL: Duane Sampson

President Bush Believes in Jessica Simpson Jinx
Thu May 1, 2008
 
AP reports you can add this to the lore of championship ceremonies at the White House: President Bush believes in the Jessica Simpson jinx. Bush, a Texas guy, lauded the New York Giants on Wednesday for winning the Super Bowl. Any football championship is big to the team and its fans, but this one was all the sweeter because it required a riveting, comeback effort against the New England Patriots, who were heavily favored and had not lost all year. The Super Bowl-champion Giants were feted on the south lawn of the White House on Wednesday. The president noted that along the way the Giants vanquished a team from his home state -- the Dallas Cowboys. Many Dallas fans pinned their team's surprise playoff loss not on the Giants, but on Simpson. Seems the singer-actress was accused of being a distraction to her boyfriend, Dallas QB Tony Romo. Apparently, Bush bought in. "I'm a good sport," Bush said at the South Lawn ceremony. "We're going to send Jessica Simpson to the Democrat National Convention."

 
 
6,000 comedians out of work.... [&o]

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ORIGINAL: Ward Peterson

In this photo, Coach Coughlin explains to President Bush exactly how big Jessica Simpsons boobs are.

Chiefs to Try Out Chris Leak
Fri May 2, 2008



The Kansas City Star reports the Chiefs will have former Florida QB Chris Leak in for a tryout this weekend. Leak, who was not drafted, signed as a rookie free agent last year with the Bears but was cut before the season. Chiefs HC Herman Edwards said he will view Leak as a quarterback rather than trying to convert him to another position.

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ORIGINAL: Tim Cady

I remember lobbying for Chris Leak last year. I liked him better than Troy Smith. Not that Troy Smith is highly thought of on Baltimore, but he did play with some flare at the end of last season and has a chance to start over Boller, while Flacco learns the ropes. Chili can probably have the love he lost in Tyler Thigpen back if he so desires.[&o]

Cutler Discusses Recent Diabetes Diagnosis
Sat May 3, 2008



The Denver Post reports during his press conference Friday to address his recent diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes, Broncos QB Jay Cutler said he showed up at training camp last year weighing 238 pounds and played his last game at around 203. Don't blame the Broncos' medical team. They can't treat what they can't evaluate. As he gradually shed some 35 pounds, Cutler never reported any problem. "Looking back on it I probably should have," he said. "I don't like doctors. I don't like trainers. I tried to stay away from them as much as possible. Looking back, there was some throws where I didn't have a lot of pop behind it. I was able to go out and perform but I just wasn't energetic, I was tired. After games I was completely wiped out. And some games I didn't do a whole lot. There was just something wrong." In his 21-game career, Cutler has completed 62.6 percent of his passes for nearly 4,500 yards with 29 touchdowns, 19 interceptions and an 88.2 passer rating. Not bad for someone who was struggling through the early symptoms of Type 1 diabetes, a condition makes him insulin dependent. Cutler said was diagnosed with the disease on April 15 or 16th. He has since been taking insulin injections about four or five times a day and said his weight is back up to 220. Several Type 1 diabetic athletes have enjoyed productive careers, including former NFL quarterback Wade Wilson, who played 18 seasons and was a Pro Bowler for Minnesota in 1988. Cutler said he would have to monitor his condition before, after and even during games as physical activity tends to lower blood-sugar levels. But the condition is manageable and after a while becomes part of a person's daily routine. "I'm going to be fine," he said. "Obviously, this is a serious, serious disease and I'm going to have it for the rest of my life. It's not going to affect me on the field. I'm going to make some lifestyle changes but I'll be a better quarterback this year than I was last year."

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ORIGINAL: JamieH123

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3378829

Marvin Harrison investigated in shooting.  Owens, Moss, Harrison...do you think Randy will end up being the cleanest of all of them before this is all done?

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ORIGINAL: Tim Cady

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ORIGINAL: JamieH123

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3378829

Marvin Harrison investigated in shooting.  Owens, Moss, Harrison...do you think Randy will end up being the cleanest of all of them before this is all done?

Yes

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Quote of the Week IV
"As long as you're not killing anybody, getting anybody shot at and going to jail, then I don't have any issues.''
--Emmitt Smith, asked how he feels about the Cowboys' signing of Pacman Jones.
Emmitt the oracle.

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Another famous Chicago athlete was victimized early Monday morning.

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft choice Rashard Mendenhall was robbed at gunpoint while walking along the city's lakefront, his agent and mother said.

The former Illinois running back was with another companion along the South Side walkway when he was robbed of his wallet, phone and cash, sources familiar with the investigation told the Chicago Sun-Times.

"It was obviously a scary moment," his agent Mike McCartney said, according to the Sun-Times. "But he is fine. He is doing great. He said he doesn't have anything that is worth his life."

Reports said the two alleged perpetrators wore black hoodies and ski masks.

"He didn't get hit or anything, he didn't get hurt or anything," Sybil Mendenhall said. "He's fine."
Police spokesman John Mirabelli said a man and a woman were robbed at the lakefront around 2 a.m. Monday by two offenders, but declined to identify the victims. No one was in custody for the crime, he said.

Last year, both New York Knicks center Eddy Curry and then Miami Heat forward Antoine Walker were robbed at gunpoint in their homes.
Mendenhall was taken with the 23rd pick in the first round by Pittsburgh after he set University of Illinois single-season records for rushing yards, touchdowns and points.

Mendenhall played for Niles West High School and is from Skokie, Ill.

Randy Moss Causing Another Miss USA Scandal?
Thu May 8, 2008


The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Donald Trump has another Miss USA scandal on his hands. Miss Kentucky USA 2008, Alysha Harris, whose Facebook says she's only 20, was photographed partying and bumping and grinding with New England Patriots WR Randy Moss at the Kentucky Derby. Harris competed last month. Trump gave former Miss USA Tara Conner a second chance more than a year ago after her underage partying and other inappropriate behavior. Las Vegan Katie Rees had her Miss Nevada USA title taken away in December 2006 after scandalous photographs surfaced.