‘Googly moogly’ cannot begin to describe past week

Wednesday, October 7, 1998

‘Googly moogly’ cannot begin to describe past week

COLUMN: Far stronger words needed to explain how Elvis lives,
Cowboys top NFC East

Consider the following observations as a public service
announcement from a sports writer who cares.

* After Monday night’s debacle at Lambeau Field, the Packers’
Brett Favre will be at children’s parks throughout Wisconsin trying
to gain his confidence back. Either that or admiring his stellar
performance in "There’s Something About Mary."

* The San Diego Padres’ only prayer against the Braves is if
Kerry Lightenberg transforms into Mark Wohlers in the ninth inning
for every game of the series.

* I still cannot believe the Bills beat the Niners. Oh well,
their records in the Super Bowl are quite dissimilar.

* All I got to say about the Yankees: win it all for the
Straw.

* At the current rate, the Denver Broncos’ John Elway may have
to delay retirement to go after an unprecedented
back-to-back-to-back Super Bowl championship.

* Score after one meaningless confrontation: Peyton Manning 1,
Ryan Leaf -1; this is after the San Diego quarterback lashed out at
a member of the media, something I take very personally.

* Even with the terrible season that they are having, the Dallas
Cowboys (3-2) are atop the NFC East. I think it’s safe to say that
is the NFL’s weakest division. The NFC West’s burden has been
lifted.

* There will never be another Jerry Rice. But Randy Moss just
might be the second coming.

* With a guy like Barry Sanders, it’s anyone’s guess why the
Detroit Lions are last in the NFC Central with a 1-4 record.

* Did anyone notice that the Major League Soccer playoffs are
going on?

* The polls tend to discriminate against UCLA. After Nebraska
squeezed out a 24-17 victory against Oklahoma State, they still
remain ranked second in the country, ahead of the Bruins, who tore
the Washington State Cougars to shreds 49-17.

* I am going to make a plea to all my readers: to express your
discontent at the nature of professional athletes and owners, avoid
watching anything associated with the NBA. Let’s lock them out of
our lives.

* The Miami Dolphins are making one last splash for Dan Marino
in hopes of letting him leave pro football with a championship
ring.

* McGwire’s 70th home run ball is going to the St. Louis
Cardinal Hall of Fame. Next door to this hallowed Missouri version
of Cooperstown: the Bowling Hall of Fame.

* Elvis returns. Kansas City’s version of the King will return
to action this week for the Chiefs. But they’re 4-1, so what’s the
need for the quarterback change? Great googly moogly.

* I formally apologize for still being distraught over the
Angels falling apart against the Rangers at the end of the season
and costing Anaheim a division title and a trip to the playoffs.
But at least they gave their fans something to cheer about, unlike
that other Los Angeles baseball franchise.

* My personal opinion: Cade McNown’s rushing touchdown against
Washington State should automatically earn him the Heisman.

* I wish I could throw passes like Kordell Stewart does in that
Nike commercial. Correction: I wish Cade could do that. Correction
again: Cade could do that.

* And as a former track runner, I can only say thank you to Flo
Jo for the countless memories and the style she brought to the
sport. You will forever live in UCLA athletic history.

Cadman is a second-year assistant sports editor for the Daily
Bruin. He is saddened that the Giants came one game short of the
playoffs and now can only hope that the 49ers will earn redemption
for the Bay Area. Send comments, responses or dirty jokes to
[email protected].

Al Cadman

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