Millwood
Only the Indians can effectively make headlines when they are pursuing a talent and not signing him. Millwood is a guy that, if healthy, could further stabalize the rotation and improve the team.
However, you have to wonder why Millwood has been ignored by the baseball GMs all winter. Maybe they know something.

Holiday Hangovers
A week without cable TV or internet awaits me, starting Monday. I will likely be turning over the (light) blogging duties to Vivek and Nihar, mostly for the final Panel of the season.
- Fred Willard is brilliant in Best in Show, a movie Curtis A. picked up for me for the holiday. He makes Northern Ohio proud.
- Merry Christmas everyone, particularly to everyone who has imed me in recent days. A special wish to the Panel, who have been better than I could have ever dreamed.
I have failed more than I have succeeded in the last 12 months, but I am still ok with where I am going. Thanks to everyone.

Holiday Inn
I am really starting to like this movie, even if it is laden with stereotypes. It was made in 1942, remember.
But no one sings like Bing and no one dances like Fred.

Driftwood
Please. Stop those stupid commercials with people buying cars for Christmas and then having a big read bow on them. If you are rich enough to buy a car for Christmas, please don't show the rest of us who arn't.
Who are the ad wizards who came up with this one?

Vitamin Z's Magnificent 7: Favorite Christmas Songs
1. The First Noel
2. Oh Holy Night
3. The Christmas Song
4. White Christmas
5. Silver Bells
6. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
7.What Child is This

GMAC
Bowling Green wins big and Omar Jacobs once again shows he is a star. It pains me in ways to write this, but I think Jacobs is in many ways better than Josh Harris. He doesn't throw picks and makes everyone around him better. Gregg Brandon will soon get another job. If not this year, than certainly next.
- Mark Shapiro got a well-deserved extension from the Indians. I have in the past written some mean things about the GM, and I imagine I will write some more. But I think he has done the best with what he has, which isn't much. In some ways, I am surprised he signed an extension with a team that will never spend any money.
- It's a Wonderful Life is the only movie that can consistently send me to tears. I finally picked up the DVD today, and Curtis A. and myself watched it until very late. It's not really a Christmas movie in the normal sense, but it is associated with it because of the moving final scene.
Curtis A. commented that they don't make great Christmas movies anymore. He's right. But then, they don't make actors like Jimmy Stewart anymore either.
And Donna Reed is just wonderful. I had to throw that in.

Holiday
So it's been a while, you're looking well.
- I have been doing quite a bit of moving lately, so I have no idea what's going on in the world.

Here's a nice family conversation.

Curtis A.: I was talking about this, and MOM agrees with me. You never criticize Bush about anything!

Zach: I disagree with him on gay marriage.

Curtis A.: One social issue. Bravo.
He pulled the Mom card to prove his point. Funny.

The Panel: Week 16
Aaron Rund: Bringing the eggnog to the Vitamin Z staff party
Andy Barch: Bringing the Red Bull
Joel Hammond: Bringing the Brett Favre highlight video
Nihar Vasavada: Bringing the chocolate cake he always makes
Phil Prusa: Bringing the holiday cactus
Vivek Vasavada: Bringing the Kauffman $10 gift cards
Curtis A.: Bring the Christmas ZVacation DVD
Zach: Bringing my newly bought It's a Wonderful Life DVD
Sounds like some part huh?Buffalo at Cincinnati, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: Buffalo
Andy: Buffalo
Joel Cincinnati
Nihar: Buffalo
Phil: Buffalo
Vivek: Buffalo
Curtis: Buffalo
Zach: Buffalo

Dallas at Philadelphia, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: Philadelphia
Andy: Philadelphia
Joel: Philadelphia
Nihar: Philadelphia
Phil: Philadelphia
Vivek: Philadelphia
Curtis: Philadelphia
Zach: Philadelphia

Denver at Kansas City, 1:00 p.m.
Andy: Denver
Joel: Kansas City
Nihar: Denver
Phil: Denver
Curtis: Denver
Vivek: Denver
Zach: Kansas City

Houston at Chicago, 1:00 p.m.
Andy: Houston
Joel: Houston
Nihar: Houston
Phil: Houston
Vivek: Chicago
Curtis: Houston
Zach: Chicago

Minnesota at Detroit, 1:00 p.m.
Andy: Detroit
Joel: Minnesota
Nihar: Minnesota
Phil: Minnesota
Curtis: Minnesota
Vivek: Detroit
Zach: Minnesota

San Diego at Cleveland, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: San Diego
Andy:San Diego
Joel: San Diego
Nihar: San Diego
Phil: San Diego
Curtis: San Diego
Vivek: San Diego
Zach: San Diego

Seattle at N.Y. Jets, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: Seattle
Andy: New York
Joel: New York
Nihar: New York
Phil: New York
Curtis: New York
Vivek: New York
Zach: New York

New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 4:05 p.m.
Aaron: Tampa Bay
Andy: Tampa Bay
Joel: New Orleans
Nihar: Tampa Bay
Phil: Tampa Bay
Curtis: Tampa Bay
Vivek: Tampa Bay
Zach: Tampa Bay

St. Louis at Arizona, 4:05 p.m.
Aaron: St. Louis
Andy: St. Louis
Joel: St. Louis
Nihar: St. Louis
Phil: St. Louis
Curtis: St. Louis
Vivek: St. Louis
Zach: St. Louis

Jacksonville at Green Bay, 4:15 p.m.
Aaron: Green Bay
Andy: Green Bay
Joel: Green Bay
Nihar: Green Bay
Phil: Green Bay
Curtis: Green Bay
Vivek: Green Bay
Zach: Green Bay

Tennessee at Oakland, 4:15 p.m.
Aaron:Tennessee
Andy: Tennessee
Joel: Tennessee
Curtis: Oakland
Nihar: Tennessee
Phil: Tennessee
Vivek: Tennessee
Zach: Oakland

Baltimore at Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m.
Aaron: Indianapolis
Andy: Indianapolis
Joel: Indianapolis
Nihar: Indianapolis
Phil: Indianapolis
Curtis: Indianapolis
Vivek: Indianapolis
Zach: Indianapolis

Monday, Dec. 20
New England at Miami, 9:00 p.m.
Aaron: New England
Andy: New England
Joel: New England
Nihar: New England
Phil: New England
Curtis: New England
Vivek: New England
Zach: New England

Last Day
It seems to me that a last day at the job can often leave someone with a warm feeling inside. When I have left previous jobs, I have discovered this. Today was no different, as the people at the establishment where I work surrounded me and gave me a card thanking me for my service. They then asked for a speech.
I don't remember what I said, but my thoughts can be pretty well articulated in this space:
I will always be grateful to the newspaper that gave me my start, and to the people that believed in me and helped me in my year here. Thank you for your faith, your patience and your friendship. Wherever I go from here, I will always remember where I started and never forget your kindness.
A special thanks goes out to Dan (and Pam) Robinson and Shelly Dunson. Without their friendship and confidence, I don't know where I would be.
Thank you so much. Hopefully we will meet up again somewhere down the road.
Now it's 48 miles up that road to the next stop.

Somewhere, Somehow, Somebody
-I am staying out of the Rumsfeld argument, being that I thought he should have resigned back in June.
-Now, why does Mike Wilbon dress up as a cop for one segment, but refuse to dress as a psychic for another? PTI is my favorite show, but I like Tony Kornheiser a lot better because he never takes himself seriously.
-Tim Hudson has been traded to Atlanta for three guys I have never heard of. The Indians were rumored to be interested, but if you really thought they had a chance, you were nuts.
-John McEnroe's show was canceled, and that's a good thing. No one watches CNBC anyway, but McEnroe was more boring than ... everything that has ever been considered boring.
-And while we're at it, let's look at the most boring shows in history

Vitamin Z's Magnificent 7: Most boring shows ever
1. McEnroe
2. McEnroe
3. McEnroe
4. McEnroe
5. McEnroe
6. McEnroe
7. McEnroe

Best Wishes
... to the idiot nephew.

Cavs
How much fun is it to be a Cavs fan right now?

Harris a Brown
Josh Harris, the star quarterback from Bowling Green (my beloved alma mater) has signed with the Browns to be their number three quarterback. I hope he makes it with the Browns, who need some MAC Magic right about now.

Song quote of the day
All I got to do is to love you
All I got to be is be happy
All it's going to take is someone to make it
Blow away, blow away blow away--George Harrison

My Appearance and its reasons
My editor made a remark that struck me as humorous today. He remarked that when I was hired, I was clean cut and clean shaven. Now, eleven months later I am bearded with longer hair. He wondered if the job had done it to me.
(Note to my mom: He always kids me about everything. There was no underlying message about the importance of neatness).
My answer was that it wasn't the job, it was a girl.
Last year, I had developed a crush on a girl. Now, I know I look best with my hair short and when my face is clean. So for the final six weeks I had a class with this person, I kept my hair short and my face smooth.
All because I thought it made me better looking. Then, with the girl out of my life, I stopped caring.
Besides, it gives me a John Lennon/Van Morrison feeling of artistic cool.
Which is not to say that if someone came into my life, I wouldn't again modify.
Having said that, starting a new job and all (hat tip and thanks to Aaron Rund for the kind words), I may be looking more like Bing Crosby than a member of Metallica soon.

Moving
I am getting ready to move, so the posts this week might slow down. The panel picks are all in, so they will be posted later on tonight, probably while I watch Desperate Housewives ... Uh ... I mean the football game.
-I have seen three Browns' teams quit since becoming a fan. The first was in 1995, after the move was announced. The second was in 2000, when injuries destroyed Chris Palmer's second season. The third may have been this season, with the Browns' roster now being held together with chewing gum and scotch tape. Sixteen total yards? I like Terry Robiskie, but he is in an impossible situation.
-A day after I drill the Indians on not making any moves, they trade Matt Lawton for Arthur Rhodes. They basically traded one aging, overrated and overpaid player for another.

The Panel: Week 14
Aaron Rund: Soon to be graduate
Andy Barch: Columnist
Joel Hammond: Going strong
Nihar Vasavada: Mentioned on several blogs
Phil Prusa: On long tenure
Vivek Vasavada: Kauffman's employee of the month
Curtis A: OSU's latest recruitSunday, Dec. 12
Chicago at Jacksonville, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: Jacksonville
Andy: Jacksonville
Joel: Jacksonville
Nihar: Jacksonville
Phil: Jacksonville
Vivek: Jacksonville
Curtis: Jacksonville
Zach: Jacksonville

Cincinnati at New England, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: New England
Andy: New England
Joel: Cincinnati
Nihar: New England
Phil: New England
Vivek: New England
Curtis: New England
Zach: New England

Cleveland at Buffalo, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: Buffalo
Andy: Buffalo
Joel: Buffalo
Nihar: Buffalo
Phil: Buffalo
Vivek: Buffalo
Curtis: Buffalo
Zach: Cleveland

Indianapolis at Houston, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: Indianapolis
Andy: Indianapolis
Joel: Indianapolis
Nihar: Indianapolis
Phil: Indianapolis
Vivek: Indianapolis
Curtis: Indianapolis
Zach: Indianapolis

New Orleans at Dallas, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: New Orleans
Andy: Dallas
Joel: Dallas
Nihar: Dallas
Phil: Dallas
Vivek: Dallas
Curtis: Dallas
Zach: Dallas

N.Y. Giants at Baltimore, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: Baltimore
Andy: Baltimore
Joel: Baltimore
Nihar: Baltimore
Phil: Baltimore
Vivek: Baltimore
Curtis: Baltimore
Zach: Baltimore

Oakland at Atlanta, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: Atlanta
Andy: Atlanta
Joel: Atlanta
Nihar: Atlanta
Phil: Atlanta
Vivek: Atlanta
Curtis: Atlanta
Zach: Atlanta

Seattle at Minnesota, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: Minnesota
Andy: Seattle
Joel: Seattle
Nihar: Minnesota
Phil: Minnesota
Vivek: Minnesota
Curtis: Minnesota
Zach: Minnesota

Miami at Denver, 4:05 p.m.
Aaron: Denver
Andy: Denver
Joel: Denver
Nihar: Denver
Phil: Denver
Vivek: Denver
Curtis: Denver
Zach: Denver

N.Y. Jets at Pittsburgh, 4:05 p.m.
Aaron: Pittsburgh
Andy: Pittsburgh
Joel: Pittsburgh
Nihar: New York
Phil: Pittsburgh
Vivek: Pittsburgh
Curtis: Pittsburgh
Zach: Pittsburgh

Detroit at Green Bay, 4:15 p.m.
Aaron: Green Bay
Andy: Green Bay
Joel: Green Bay
Nihar: Green Bay
Phil: Green Bay
Vivek: Green Bay
Curtis: Detroit
Zach: Green Bay

San Francisco at Arizona, 4:15 p.m.
Aaron: Arizona
Andy: Arizona
Joel: Arizona
Nihar: Arizona
Phil: Arizona
Vivek: San Francisco
Curtis: Arizona
Zach: Arizona

St. Louis at Carolina, 4:15 p.m.
Aaron: Carolina
Andy: Carolina
Joel: Carolina
Nihar: Carolina
Phil: Carolina
Vivek: Carolina
Curtis: Carolina
Zach: Carolina

Tampa Bay at San Diego, 4:15 p.m.
Aaron: San Diego
Andy: San Diego
Joel: San Diego
Nihar: San Diego
Phil: San Diego
Vivek: San Diego
Curtis: Tampa Bay
Zach: San Diego

Philadelphia at Washington, 8:30 p.m.
Aaron: Philadelphia
Andy: Washington
Joel: Philadelphia
Phil: Philadelphia
Vivek: Washington
Curtis: Washington
Zach: Philadelphia

Monday, Dec. 13
Kansas City at Tennessee, 9:00 p.m.
Aaron: Tennessee
Andy: Tennessee
Joel: Kansas City
Nihar: Tennessee
Phil: Tennessee
Vivek: Kansas City
Curtis: Kansas City
Zach: Tennessee

Vitamin Z's Magnificent 7: Best Christmas gifts for Zach
*A special to my parents, who complain I am tough to shop for.
1. Ipod
2. DVD: Heat (Al Pacino/Robert Deniro movie)
3. Guitar strings, picks
4. Ray Charles CD
5. Friends, season 5 or six DVD
6. A nice new winter coat
7. SledgeHammer, the series, on DVD.

Conte
BALCO founder Victor Conte's article in ESPN the Magazine is one of the morally corrupt perspectives I have read in a long time.

The Indians need to shut up
When the Indians traded Robby Alomar almost three years ago today, I began to get the feeling that the glory days were over and may not be back for a long while.
In June of 2002, when Indians' general manager Mark Shapiro inexplicably dealt Bartolo Colon (who would have become the first 20-game winner for the Indians in forever and was under contract for another year) I really felt it was the beginning of the end.
Then two underwhelming seasons followed. Last year, it looked to me as though Shapiro was rebuilding the Indians despite an owner who doesn't even know how to sign his name to a big check. In late August, the Indians trailed Minnesota by just one game and looked to be headed for a pennant race.
It didn't happen. The Indians lost nine straight games and fell out of the race. Then they did not retain Omar Vizquel in the offseason, despite his strong 2004 season.
In 2002, when the official rebuilding process began, Mark Shapiro answered every question about the future with "2005."
Here we are almost three years later, and this is the time to make the push. The Indians DID win 81 games last year.
In 1993, the Indians won 76 games. They responded by trading for Vizquel and signing Dennis Martinez, Eddie Murray and Jack Morris. Some signings were better than others, but the Tribe was ready to win.
Within two years, Martinez and Murray would be postseason heroes and Vizquel would be an emerging Cleveland legend.
Fast forward 11 years. The Indians have headed into the season that they said would be the crucial one. They have responded by signing ... uhhh no one, despite an AWFUL bullpen a year ago and a starting staff that could use at least one more pitcher.
Instead of action, Indians' fans get excuses about a limited payroll.
Well, I have a message for owner Larry Dolan: No one put a gun to your head to make you buy a professional baseball team. This is the way baseball is played now. If you don't have the money to compete, get out now.
Dick Jacobs never forced John Hart to insult the fans' intelligence by bribing them to buy tickets.
Mr. Dolan, either make this team a winner, or sell it. Your excuses will buy you no time with me.

Vitamin Z's Magnificent 7: Favorite Holiday Movies
1. It's a Wonderful Life
2. Miracle on 34th Street
3. Christmas Vacation
4. Holiday Inn (Yes, that's a proposal)
5. A Christmas Story
6. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (Hat tip, MST3K)
7. It's a Very Brady Christmas (OK, that's a joke)

Santa's letters
Yes, in the heart of every cynic is the touch of a warm, loving and optimistic person. At the place I currently work, their is a box where kids can drop off their letters to the fat man with a beard and red suit.
Yes, I am cynical and yes I stopped believing in Santa and the tooth fairy when I was seven. When the kids come in, Bad Zach wants to say "You do realize that "I" will be writing the response letter, and you can expect a barrel of wheat for Christmas."
But Good Zach remembers what it was like to believe, to think that Santa was real and ate the cookies and left the letters. It was the same Zach that believed the Browns would win the Super Bowl in 1986, 1987 and 1988, and who believed that Michael Jordan wasn't good enough to get off a shot with the Cavs up by one and three seconds left.
In my most nostalgic moments, I miss the positive kid who was wrecked by middle school and the Bill Clinton administration.
But then, that kid didn't have as good of a sense of humor and wasn't nearly as good of a writer. So you take what you can get.
-Joey is not good. Matt Leblanc is, but the writing is poor and the cast is worse. His "nephew" is as annoying as the girl that aged three years in one summer on Growing Pains. This was the first episode I watched since the pilot. Leblanc does his best, but the material is so poor it makes him look like an idiot trying to make it funny. I think Friends worked because they were all able to play off each other so well.
Oh, and if anyone is looking for a gift for me, Friends Season Five or six will do nicely. I'll write a song for you in return. (I actually did that for a friend one year when I wasn't sure what to get him.)
-I finished All to Human, by George Stephanopoulos. It was frustrating remembering the scandals of the Clinton administration, but it was important for me to hear a different perspective on the former president.
- Happy Hanukkah everyone!

Song quote of the day
Nobody told me there'd be days like these
Strange days indeed-John Lennon

Barch Uncut: Volume 5
DELAYED AGGRESSION
By Andy Barch
I apologize for the delay, there are several reasons for my absence over the last couple of weeks. Before Thanksgiving I was laying down on the soundboard in the radio booth after the FCC charged me with an irrefutable fine when suddenly one of my biggest critics threw a cup of kovasier at me causing me to charge into the hallway outside of the booth. I violently grabbed one of my interns not knowing if it was him or not, and little did I know the man trying to hold me back was the coward who threw the kovasier at me to begin with.
I was also waiting for the incredible streak of Mr. Ken Jennings to come to an end on Jeopardy. How come nobody talks about this guy when they mention Favre and Ripken? This guy is like a glorified Einstein. Imagine the Jeopardy groupies waiting for this guy after every show. My guess is that they probably rival those of Ben Franklin’s after the signing of the Declaration of Independence back in the 18th century.
I also have an announcement to make. In honor of Don Nelson allowing Avery Johnson to run the team a week ago, I’m going to allow my good buddy Nick Seuberling to write the rest of this article for me. (Editors Note: Oh dear God no.) Like Nelly said of his decision to allow Avery Johnson to coach, I will make suggestions for Seube, but I will not make the decisions. Right, on we go.
Barry Bonds “unknowingly” took steroids. Really? Are you kidding me? What a shock. I was under the impression that Barry’s inhumane physical condition at an age in which most men settle for the beer guts and love handles that come with fatherhood came naturally to the fan friendly superstar. This is believable isn’t it? I see no reason why we shouldn’t trust Barry Bonds. I believe he “unknowingly” took these steroids like George O’Leary “unknowingly” lied on his resume` to get the job at Notre Dame.
Speaking of Notre Dame, how much does it suck to be an Irish fan right now? As a lifelong Notre Dame basher, and Urban Meyer supporter, nobody was happier to see the hottest commodity in college football head to the sunshine state at the end of last week than me. Despite what we saw on the surface, for Meyer this decision was as easy as choosing the 6’1, 110 lbs. Blonde bombshell over the 250 lbs. Red headed beast. Meyer knew that by going to Florida he could win RIGHT AWAY.
By going to Notre Dame you have to deal with the high academic standards which handcuff you in terms of recruiting and there is no way that he’d win right away. In Florida Ron Zook left one hell of a talent pool and Meyer has the tools to compete for the top spot in the SEC next season. This in addition to Meyer’s early success with Florida recruits. Lets not forget that Meyer landed Bowling Green Quarterback Omar Jacobs a few years ago, who is a Florida native and may be the best College Quarterback that few people outside of Northwest Ohio have heard of.
Finally, I had to make a comment on the Ron Artest situation. I think that we’ve gone Jaworski and overanalyzed this situation from every angle possible. However, one can’t help but wonder what Vincent Kennedy McMahon could have done with situation. Was that or was that not reminiscent to a classic ending of Monday night Raw?
The match ended prematurely and all hell broke loose with several parties involved. Ron Artest against Ben Wallace would of course be the main event. During the course of action, the officials warn Ben Wallace after retaliating and demonstrating illegal tactics. In the process he distracts the officials while the fan throws the beverage on Artest with the officials back turned. Artest’s attention is diverted and he chases after the fan. Out comes Stephen Jackson from the “backstage area” and he delivers a roundhouse right, but out comes another fan to get into the skirmish to hold back Ron Artest and throw some cheap rabbit punches to the side of his face.
When it appears as though order has been restored and we’re ready to get back to action, another fan comes from the “backstage area” and confronts Artest until…here comes Jim Ross…” wait!! Wait!! My God King!! That’s Jermaine O’Neal’s THEME MUSIC!!!!” Jermaine O’Neal comes in and delivers the best punch of the night knocking a Piston fan to the floor. Then the scene ends n.W.o. style with beer, soda and popcorn being thrown at the alleged “bad guys”. The only thing that would have made it even more like RAW is if Bill Walton were screaming and letting out Lawler like scowls, and Mike Breen yelled out “That’s ALL THE TIME WE’VE GOT!! TUNE IN NEXT WEEK WHEN RON ARTEST TAKES ON THE VENDOR THAT SUPPLIED SECTION 103 AT THE PALACE WITH BEER!”
That’s all the time I’ve got, I’ll see you next week when Chuck Bednarik takes on Deion Sanders and Terrell Owens in a handicap match.
(Editors Note: The comments of Andy Barch do not nessecarily reflect those of the Vitamin Z editorial staff, most notably, Zach. That said, keep up the good work AB!)

Hillary
I was checking out the idiot nephew's post on the possiblity of a Hillary Clinton presidency. My friend believes that Hillary won't be elected, but I am not sure. Here's why:
1. The Clinton Machine: Bill Clinton supporters have money and influence and they will transition that to Hillary. I imagine Hillary will have the money and support of the DNC. Terry McAuliffe has ties to the Clintons, and I imagine he will support them.
2. Triangulation: Don't underestimate Hillary's ability to moderate. She has played it smart over the last year, staying away from John Kerry and voting rather hawkish. She can use those votes, as well as her ties to Arkansas to sway some southern conservative voters.
3. She's a Clinton: What does that mean? They are survivors. I have read two books on the former president, and his eight years in office were essentially a tight rope walk. The Clintons know how to play the game, and they know how to win it. They also know how to survive.
I see Hillary winning the nomination, but thankfully, we don't have to worry about it for a few years.

Dec. 7
A good day to remember the sacrifices of those who came before, as well as those who continue to sacrifice for what is the greatest country in the world.

Congratulations
To my brother, who continues to make us all very proud.

Magic in milestones
The dateline for this blog may be changing. Updates as they occur.
-This may shock some people, but I have been reading George Stephanopoulos' book on Bill Clinton from 1999. There was something I always kind of liked about George, but I was never sure what it was. I think it's that he knows the man his life is built around is flawed, and doesn't make excused for those flaws.
My dilemma is I have breezed through the first 350 pages, but can't get motivated to finish. Despite my political differences with Stephanopoulos, I suppose it is healthy to get a good dose of the other side every now and then, and the author is much more affable than, say ... James Carville.

Harry Chapin
One can often be cynical about celebrities and their causes. Multi-millionaires flying their jets from one place to another to complain about SUVs ... their sincerity and convictions have at times appeared plastic.
Not Harry Chapin. His cause was world hunger and he gave every penny he ever made to end it. He worked tirelessly and used his music to support the cause, not the other way around.
Along the way, he wrote some pretty good songs, including Cats in the Cradle, WOLD and Taxi.
Sometimes I wonder if my generation is even aware of him. Luckily, there are columnists who still remind us of his legacy.

Song quote of the day
So believe no lies
and dry your eyes
and realize
By surprise-Van Morrison

The Panel: WEEK 13
Aaron Rund: Blogger
Andy Barch: Notre Dame Hater
Joel Hammond: He hate me 2004
Nihar Vasavada: Replacing Tommy Thompson
Phil Prusa: Weekly corrospondent
Vivek Vasavada: Movin on Up
Curtis A: Given up on the Browns
Zach: Losing Faith in his favorite team

Sunday, Dec. 5
Arizona at Detroit, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: Arizona
Andy: Detroit
Joel:Detroit
Nihar: Detroit
Phil: Detroit
Curtis: Detroit
Vivek: Detroit
Zach: Detroit

Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: Atlanta
Andy: Tampa Bay
Joel: Atlanta
Nihar: Atlanta
Phil: Atlanta
Vivek: Atlanta
Curtis: Atlanta
Zach: Atlanta

Buffalo at Miami, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: Buffalo
Andy: Miami
Joel: Buffalo
Nihar: Buffalo
Phil: Buffalo
Vivek: Buffalo
Curtis: Buffalo
Zach: Buffalo

Carolina at New Orleans, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: Carolina
Andy: Carolina
Joel: Carolina
Nihar: Carolina
Phil: Carolina
Vivek: Carolina
Curtis: Carolina
Zach: Carolina

Cincinnati at Baltimore, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: Cincinnati
Andy: Baltimore
Joel: Baltimore
Nihar: Baltimore
Phil: Baltimore
Vivek: Baltimore
Curtis: Baltimore
Zach: Baltimore

Houston at N.Y. Jets, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: New York
Andy: New York
Joel:New York
Nihar: New York
Phil: New York
Vivek: New York
Curtis: New York
Zach: New York

Minnesota at Chicago, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: Minnesota
Andy: Minnesota
Joel: Minnesota
Nihar: Minnesota
Phil: Minnesota
Vivek: Minnesota
Curtis:Minnesota
Zach: Minnesota

New England at Cleveland, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: New England
Andy: New England
Joel: New England
Nihar: New England
Phil: New England
Vivek: New England
Curtis: New England
Zach: New England

San Francisco at St. Louis, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: St. Louis
Andy: St. Louis
Joel:St. Louis
Nihar: St. Louis
Phil: St. Louis
Vivek: St. Louis
Curtis: St. Louis
Zach: St. Louis

Tennessee at Indianapolis, 1:00 p.m.
Aaron: Indianapolis
Andy: Indianapolis
Joel: Indianapolis
Nihar: Indianapolis
Phil: Indianapolis
Vivek: Indianapolis
Curtis: Indianapolis
Zach: Indianapolis

Denver at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.
Aaron: San Diego
Andy: San Diego
Joel:San Diego
Nihar: San Diego
Phil: San Diego
Vivek: San Diego
Curtis: San Diego
Zach: Denver

Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.
Aaron: Kansas City
Andy: Oakland
Joel: Kansas City
Nihar: Kansas City
Phil: Kansas City
Vivek: Oakland
Curtis: Kansas City
Zach: Kansas City

Green Bay at Philadelphia, 4:15 p.m.
Aaron: Green Bay
Andy: Green Bay
Joel:Green Bay
Nihar: Philadelphia
Phil: Philadelphia
Vivek: Green Bay
Curtis: Philadelphia
Zach: Philadelphia

N.Y. Giants at Washington, 4:15 p.m.
Aaron: Washington
Andy:Washington
Joel: New York
Nihar: Washington
Phil: New York
Vivek: New York
Curtis: New York
Zach: New York

Pittsburgh at Jacksonville, 8:30 p.m.
Aaron: Pittsburgh
Andy: Jacksonville
Joel:Pittsburgh
Nihar: Jacksonville
Phil: Pittsburgh
Vivek: Pittsburgh
Curtis: Jacksonville
Zach: Pittsburgh

Monday, Dec. 6
Dallas at Seattle, 9:00 p.m.
Aaron: Seattle
Andy: Seattle
Joel:Seattle
Nihar: Dallas
Phil: Seattle
Vivek:Seattle
Curtis: Seattle
Zach: Seattle

Whoa, Domino
Jason Giambi being outed for steroid use is not a surprise. But here's a fact. Giambi is not the only one, and I suspect that other names will surface as the time passes.
Giambi has now lied to the public on numerous occasions, and it won't be long until a number of others are forced to admit their dishonesty.
Mr. Giambi is the first reality of steroid use in Major League Baseball. It's time that baseball owns up to its problems.

Finding Somewhere
-I'm very surprised that Jesse Jackson is going around challenging the Ohio election's result. Oh wait, no I'm not. He couldn't be more dishonest when he says this is not about who won the election. Of course it is. President Bush won the election, and some people can't accept it. If Jackson wants a recount that badly, he can pay for it. Not that I think one is justified. We are not talking about 500 or 5,000 votes like in Florida four years ago. We are talking about 130,000 votes. It's over.
-GMAC Bowl for Bowling Green. Congratulations to them.