It's about time that Slats stepped down as coach but he should have given up the GM mantle as well - he has made a mess of this franchise and he should not be in charge of the March 9 Fire Sale at MSG !

Bobby Brown is in jail again ? What a surprise......not ! Bobby & Whitney are like a wreck on the side of the road. You can't help but slow down to watch but you are damn glad that it's not you. What a waste.

Clinton Portis for Champ Bailey is enough to, as my friend Nate said, throw up in my mouth.......

How happy was Derek Jeter to play Jerome to A-Rod's Morris Day at the press conference today ? I can't see this working in the long run.......

I know my wife is right when she bugs me about finishing one of the children's books I have written. I just can't seem to take that final step and begin the rejection process. I know that they are good enough I just don't believe in myself enough.

Last night I shook hands with Rod Gilbert, Steve Vickers, Dave Maloney, Nick Fotiu and Adam Graves. Graves was awesome in that he took time to shake every kid's hand, pose for pictures and sign autographs all while patiently trying to get to his seat.

Brian Leetch's wife is going to be serious MILF once she becomes a mom.......

Tonight the NY Rangers will honor Mike Richter and raise his #35 to the rafters. It is a well deserved honor for which I will be glad to be present. I was in Denver in 1988 when Richter made his professional debut with the Colorado Rangers of the International Hockey League. I watched him make me forget his forgettable Olympic performance as he won 10 straight games. I remember calling my brother at the time and telling him that I had seen the goalie that would finally win the Rangers the Stanley Cup. I was also there in June of 1994 when Mike Richter did carry the Rangers to their first CUP in 54 years and I gladly reminded my brother that I had told him so. I remember watching his Canada Cup performance in 1996 when he lifted an overmatched American team onto his back and carried them through to victory over Canada in the finals. I was there to see the shot ricochet off his head to fracture his skull and I was there when he sustained the concussion that ended his career. Mike Richter was a hell of a goalie and has proven in every way to also be one hell of a man.

I hope to see him up in the Lake Placid region someday.

Pitchers & Catchers !!! Pitchers & Catchers !!!!

WHO CARES !!!!

SuperDuperBowl Thunks

the menu stayed the same with the addition of some port wine cheese and some marbled cheddar - the bread did change from sourdough to cheese & herb - the Texas Crabgrass was awesome

8 different # combos and I didn't hit a single one - the failed 2 pt conversions screwed me

Kasay kicks it straight down the field and we go to OT

Anyone who knows footbal knew that Vinatieri wasn't going to miss - how did Branch get that open anyway ?????

The less said about the has-been halftime show the better

Budweiser consistently had the best ads last night - Fetch and Tuning Out were my favorites - though the little boy in me loved the Blue Lily Flameout

Had the ESPN pre-game and CBS pre-game shows on but can't tell you a single thing about them

All-Star Survivor was worth the lost sleep - hard to know who to cheer for this time around - they got a great mix of players and some great teams put together - www.realitynewsonline.com for all the best recaps

you've been a great audience - don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out

SuperDuperBowl Menu Draft #1

Mini Crawfish Pies
Pressed Quesadillas - Italian Chicken and Asian Seafood
Babyback Ribs
Coconut Conch Chowder
Texas Crabgrass
Sun-dried Tomato Dip
Sourdough Bread
Corn Muffins
Shredded Pork Roast w/ yellow rice

maybe more - never less

# 8 for # 88 was just further proof that Big Deal Neil sold his soul to the devil back in 1994

I was there to see the Rangers win the Cup so I can't really fault him

I need to order some more alligator burgers

thought I fixed my broken nordictrack last night by scavenging parts from an old machine - this morning the other drivewheel broke so I give up and I will wait for the parts and the repair man

I like shoveling snow at night - it's quiet and you see the footprints of the animals that normally stay in during the daylight hours

still no Pier 11 service

All-star Survivor is a must - so is tonight's episode of "The Apprentice" - I am still ashamed that I watch this show......

Draft # 1 of my SuperDuperBowl Menu to be posted later today

I'm here all day - don't forget to try the chowder

finally a place to put all the random thunks that pop into my head........

4 days until the SuperDuperBowl and I haven't finalized my menu yet - maybe the return of Coconut Conch Chowder......

Jagr is not the answer but then Slats still hasn't figured out the question

Why didn't I ever go to the Phoenix Open when I was single ?

Jennifer Aniston hasn't done it for me in many years but she looked hot at the Golden Globes

This week's List of 5: Jennifer Garner, Marg Helgenberger, Diane Lane, Emily Proctor & Michelle Charlesworth

I can't believe I am actually watching the Apprentice - that said, Sam HAD to be fired

Hearts says Cats - Head says Pats NE 23 Carolina 17

Kevin Costner should only be allowed to make westerns and golf movies

Fantasy Golf season is upon us and I plan to win my Survivor League again this year

why do we let places like Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina have so much early say in who does and doesn't run for President ?

Page Six is a daily must read

so are Get Fuzzy, Mutts, Boondocks and Pearls Before Swine

www.cajungrocer.com is possibly my new favorite website

I quit watching wrestling when i started reading CRZ recaps - I stopped reading wrestling recaps when CRZ stopped doing wrestling recaps - wrestling which was once a big part of my life is now dead to me

I hate riding the PATH train - I wish the ice would break up by Pier 11

Scarlett Johansson may not have won a Golden Globes but her dress certainly made sure we knew she had some Golden Globes

I don't know how many days until pitchers & catchers and i really don't care

I do like how Clemens screwed the yanks - bet he doesn't have the guts to pitch in Shea though

6 inches of fresh powder this morning made me wish I was out west

you have been a great audience - don't forget to tip your soup and slurp your waitress