Thoughts over the past week

• Barry Bonds stated the other day that he has been receiving death threats. No shocker there. But Bud Selig was shocked when he heard the news. He was overheard saying, "You just now got those?"
• At 6'5" and nearing 240 lbs., Georgia Tech WR Calvin Johnson ran a 4.35 40 at the combine. This is after not planning on running. And not having his own shoes. He had to borrow a quarterbacks shoes to run. Yea, so, ummm, I'm quite speechless when it comes to this guy. I'll just let this picture explain. And this one. And this one. And this one. Satisfied yet? No? Okay, one more. This one.
• The Bears drudged Lovie Smith out of the hellish world of underpaid NFL coaches. I know if I were going to make $1.45 million next year alone, I would be outraged.
• The NFL is thinking of instituting a 'three strikes and you're out rule' when it comes to players in legal problems. Besides the fact that it is an idiotic idea, I actually might want to see it go into effect. The Bengals would self implode. I would put the over/under at 9 months.
• Texas SF/PF/C/SG/PG Kevin Durant had another double-double last night. Nothing shocking there. The fact that he had it done in the first half against Texas A&M, the 6th ranked team in the nation, is beastly. This guy should be in the top 5 for player of the year talks, if not number one.
• Three claps for the Blue Devils who finally got a good shot on the Tar Heels. It didn't score them any points, but Gerald Henderson's right cross lit up Tyler Hansbrough more than the Dukie's have lit up scoreboards all year. Then, in a post game press conference, Coach K preceded to take responsibility for the act. Then dole it out elsewhere. He's just practicing for his end of the season press conference. "We'll take all responsibility, but...".