Crispy Nuggets of Thought

• David Carr has got to be the happiest man in the world. Sure, he's being labeled a bust by headstrong Houston fans. And he hasn't even begun to match the hype that was spewed about him when he entered the league. Nor has he even scraped at the talent that he holds. But what an accomplishment to get himself out from behind of that black hole known as the Texan's offensive line. Go ahead David Carr, let out one big "Whew!".
• In more chronicles of former franchise saviors turned first round busts, the Falcons signed former Detroit wunderkind quarterback Joey Harrington. Who let out the "Whew!" this time? No, not Mr. Harrington, but the slightly erratic Michael Vick. Congratulations Michael Vick, you've secured your starter spot. At least until Louisville QB Brian Brohm enters the draft next year.
• Hey! Who doesn't need any more quarterback news? Not me! Hall of Famer and Bart Starr award winner Warren Moon was pulled over for suspicion of drunken driving this past week. Two things can be learned from this. One, we, as a people, either care to much or the media believes we do because frankly, I don't give a shit that a former star athlete got pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving. Lesson two is something the kids can learn, even when you win an award for your outstanding conduct, you can still have irresponsible fun!
• This space was intended for me to rave more on Calvin Johnson, but I'll let Len Pasquarelli do it.
• Coming from the 'What Were They Thinking?!?' files, the Twins will get a new stadium slated to open in 2011. It was also announced that the stadium will not have a retractable roof; it will be open all day, every day. This announcement happens the same week that the Cleveland Indians had to move their home games to Milwaukee because of snow. For those out there who are geographically challenged, Cleveland is further South than Minneapolis. As someone who lives in Minnesota, you'll have to trust me on this, but snow in April isn't exactly a rarity here. Three cheers for no foresight.
• Brad Lidge has been demoted to middle man after starting the 2007 season with a blown save. This move may be construed as long overdue, since Lidge's demise can be traced back to Pujol's blast off of Lidge that still hasn't landed. Regardless, this move might've been made to early, and executed completely wrong by Astros manager Phil Garner. After Lidge blew that save, Garner should've dragged him into his office to talk to his talented but struggling closer. He should've given him one more shot at the job. Because really, Garner doesn't really have more options. Dan Wheeler is solid, and behind him, there is nobody.
• Vancouver and Dallas played the sixth longest playoff game ever on Wednesday, amassing a total time just short of 140 minutes. Henrik Sedin scored the winning goal off an assist from his twin brother Daniel. Now, at first I was against the shootout, but I'm thinking that business managers in Dallas and Vancouver are calling for playoff shootouts. A quarter of their work-force showed up still drunk, another quarter showed up hungover, and the last half still hasn't shown up.
• 7-1. Man U beat Roma 7-1. In the Champions League quarterfinals. Roma captain Francesco Totti proclaimed that it was the "saddest night of sporting career". You know what would've been worse though? Hmmm, can't think of anything. Totti was right. Getting embarrassed that badly by Man U in the Champions League really is one of the worst things to happen to a guy.
• Prince Crosby got a wake up call in his first playoff game. His Penguins got dominated by the Senators, in a 6-3 loss at Ottawa. The Kid didn't have to shabby of a game though. He scored a power play goal, only had a -1, and on top of all of this, he got 8 numbers from Ottawa chicks. GOOOAAAALLLL!!!!!