A few stimulating sports stories involving so-called bad boys are in the news. In MLB, Ned Colletti and the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly are offering Manny Ramirez either two years at $50 million or three years at $75 million. The bad boy ball basher is a free agent and should merit a few offers from teams willing to spend this winter. Rumor has it Manny’s agent, Scott Boras, turned down LA’s offer but when it comes to hot stove talk, all is speculative.
The Knicks’ Stephon Marbury is riding the pine. The controversial point guard was benched by new head coach, Mark Dantoni. Marbury was placed on the inactive list and won’t see time unless there is a big injury to one of the starters. I don’t understand the logic of paying Stephon $21 million to sit and watch as the Knicks still continue losing. Marbury is a troubled player and all reports indicate his teammates dislike him. However, the fans were cheering to put in Marbury during Dantoni’s Knicks debut. Mark was promoted to consult the crowd and question why they would want to see him on the court. I don’t think we need any more drama in New York.
Ohio State wide receiver, Ray Small, was suspended for an unspecified violation. Apparently his father is very displeased with Small’s suspension and lashed out at the administration. Ken Small believes his son was suspended two games for missing class.
Allen Iverson will make his Detroit debut at the Izod Center when the Pistons play the Nets tomorrow night. Iverson is often considered a selfish player (is there a more selfish nickname than “The Answer”?) who is hard to play with. It is true he is not a big passer and likes to take his share of baskets. But, I think he is misunderstood and has a bad reputation. Now that he is officially on the Bad Boy Pistons though, does he have an excuse to be a rebel?
Tonight Brady Quinn makes his first NFL start for the Cleveland Browns. It’s odd Romeo Crennel decided to start the backup during a short week in football. Derek Anderson will watch as the Notre Dame grad gets the nod. The Broncos and Browns are two teams looking to put something together in disappointing seasons. The Dublin, Ohio native Quinn is no stranger to the spotlight and I am looking forward to seeing what he can do against a dejected Denver defense. Jay Cutler throws the ball well and started off the season on the right foot. Since the 4th week or so, he hasn’t done much to improve and Denver has taken a few steps back.
The Devils’ Martin Brodeur is going to be out for three to four months. His backup, Kevin Weekes, has some experience in the net, but surely New Jersey will be hurting without their star player.
Finally, Ball State won last night to remain undefeated in college football. Northern Illinois was the 16th ranked Cardinals’ latest victim. Tonight in the ACC, Maryland plays Virginia Tech and TCU plays Utah. The latter game has definite BCS implications.
Parting points: Congratulations to David Wright on his second straight Gold Glove. I can’t say he really earned it. It just shows how mediocre the defense at third is in the NL.
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