Sports Guy Thursday!

Alright, let's talk sports, shall we?

Or are we just going to talk about sports figures and their mess-ups? Hmmm... maybe a little bit of both.

So, Mike Vick, already having pled guilty to dogfighting charges in Virginia and awaiting sentencing, failed a drug test and is now on Curfew! Yep, you heard that right... he's basically confined to his house from 10pm to 6am. Little ankle bracelet and everything I assume.

Now, call me crazy, but is this really punishment? I mean, one of his co-defendants also tested positive for drugs a couple months ago and they are keeping him in a jail cell until his sentencing. Why does Vick get to sit at home? Granted, most folks are in bed between the hours of 10pm and 6am so this is no real tough sentence here. I guess fame does have its rewards.

The bottom line is, one more hiccup between now and his sentencing date in December and he will be tossed right into GP. (That's General Population for the layperson out there reading this...)

Of course, the question in my mind is this, "What does this say about Vick the person?"

Countless talking heads have appeared on ESPN, CNN, Foxnews, etc... saying how sincere they felt Mike Vick was in his statement after pleading guilty. What do they think now? Is Vick truly sorry for his actions? Is he repentant? Does he realize that what he is doing is WRONG? Now, put aside the arguments for legalizing drugs... Vick is awaiting sentencing on felony charges that have probably destroyed what was a very bright career. He's bored... he wants to relax... probably feeling a little pent up watching football instead of out there slinging the rock.

What's a boy to do? Well, when I feel a little itch, I usually either call an escort or... oops! Wait a sec... That's not me! I turn on the good ol' Xbox! Nothing like a little Grand Theft Auto to put me right back where I need to be, right? Or in Vick's case, he could just fire up Madden Football on his Xbox. At least on the Xbox, Vick is not heading to jail.

Some more strange behavior... Barry Bonds, as we all know, has gotten the Home Run title. Now the Giants say he will not be back next year. It's time to find someone that can play everyday and move towards the future. There are three games left in this season for the Giants, in Los Angeles against their arch-rivals the Dodgers. A beautiful weekend series for Bonds to say farewell to the team!

Oh, what's that? Bonds is what? Sitting out? You mean he ain't playing? WHAT THE F*CK???

So, Bonds has decided to SKIP the final series of the season against his nemesis Dodgers in LA. I can't say I am surprised. I mean this guy has ZERO class. Before last season he was a free agent and NO ONE offered him a contract except his beloved Giants. No one wants him on their roster. He's a liability in the field at this point in his career, and outside of San Francisco EVERYONE thinks he is a cheater. So, WHY should he play this weekend?

Well, honestly I thought he should have been suspended from baseball anyways so I could honestly care less. But I'm sure there are a lot of Dodger fans that were waiting for their last opportunity to toss a syringe at him... or maybe a big giant beach ball with his face painted on it.

Can you tell I don't like Barry Bonds?

Good...

Final sports item today... Wish my Bears luck this weekend folks! Rex Grossman, here's your clipboard and visor. Enjoy watching from the sidelines. I don't know what you did with last season's NFC Player of the Month from September, but we would have LOVED to see that kid again. Instead, we have to hope that Brian Griese can be the opposite of Bad Rex.

Heck, with the way the Bears play defense and Special Teams, all we need is a guy that does not screw up too much. Hell, hand the ball to Battering Ram Wannabe Cedric Benson 30 times per game, throw a few passes around and we should be back in the Super Bowl in February.

I guess the only problem with that plan is our defense looks like it needs a permanent M*A*S*H Unit stationed on the sidelines for them.

In any event, my fingers are crossed that we get what we need out of Griese. I think he can get it done and give us 2-3 years of production. Meanwhile it's time to look at drafting another QB, or finding one buried on someones roster, like a young Brett Favre or something....

Oh wait... Grossman was supposed to be the next Favre...

Shit...

Peace Out...
Heitz