Danica Patrick’s Unfair Advantage??? March 28, 2008
Posted by John C in Auto Racing, Danica Patrick.2 comments
This perhaps must be the most ridiculous thing I’ve EVER heard in the history of sports. Danica Patrick (who has yet to win a race in 47 IRL events) is being penalized by the IRL because she weighs too little! Yes, it’s true! The preposterous notion that Robby Gordon off-handedly mentioned (and deservedly got lots of flak for) last year has been adopted by the IRL! Is it her fault that she stays in shape and has a small frame? Should a driver that weighs 250 pounds be allowed to take weight out of their car because they weigh too much? I guess so, if we follow this logic. Sheesh!!!
Needless to say, this is sure to stir up a hornet’s nest. For more on this story, please read Roy S. Johnson’s Blog “Baller’s, Gamers & Scoundrels”… The entry on Danica and the IRL’s crazy decision is entitled “To The IRL, Size Matters (Too Much)”.
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Bruins Gut Their Way To Elite 8! March 28, 2008
Posted by John C in UCLA Bruins, college basketball.add a comment
The UCLA Bruins jumped quickly to a 41-20 halftime lead against Western Kentucky in the NCAA’s “March Madness” regional in Pheonix yesterday. They then had to hang on as a furious rally by the Hilltoppers, some poor play and a few questionable officiating calls helped whittle the lead down to a four point margin (61-57) with just under seven minutes to play. The Bruins though regrouped, and thanks mostly to some good defense and timely shooting from Kevin Love (29 points, 14 points, 4 blocks) won going away 88-78. Next up for the Bruins in the round of 8 is Xavier, which romped to a relatively easy 79-60 win over Tennessee.
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