My guess is that what made him happiest was the fact that these experiences were shared with his kids. If it didn’t his kids wouldn’t have felt such a bond with their father that they felt compelled to write the obit the way they did. I’m not really sure what’s so pathetic about that. In fact, I think we’d all…

That is just awesome. Norm is one of the best. And I need to use the word “jip” in conversation more often.

Archie’s waiting to take over the Buckeyes once Matta’s back completely implodes on him, which should be sometime in April.

He was so good even songs about him are classics.

Damn. I really loved this show.

That kid will eat anything.

Had no idea the lead singer of Wang Chung owned the Kings.

You know, it’s an odd name, Thomas Jefferson Starship Enterprise, I don’t recall seeing it on the club roster.

You’ve got to be fucking kidding me. The man was responsible for the torture and murder of thousands of people and you want to praise his literacy rates? Your agenda is blinding you, man. Castro was an evil mother-fucker. Period. And comparing other countries’ records against his just to make him look a shade…

The sharts at night, are big and bright...

Probably just stretching him out in order to make him a starter next season.

Just want to say thanks for starting this discussion. I’m pretty much in the same boat as you - it really sucks to be a Republican these days. The party has gone off the rails. I was really hoping Katich would get the nomination - I’m writing him in because I just can’t vote for either candidate. What this country…

Looks like Rickie needs language lessons.

So how was the Chili Peppers’ tribute to Roman Gabriel?

The author must be a descendant of Randolph and Mortimer Duke.

Completely agree. Now it’s more like the Sports Personalities With Opinions than the Sports Reporters. And Schaap was an absolute legend.

Two swimmers, one cupped.

You’re correct that Rose’s record is due in part to longevity, but Rose played at a high level for most of that time. He didn’t just merely show up and play. And he did win an MVP award.

I say walk little Kelly Leak, if you like being compared to Vic Morrow.