Knucklehead of the Week
I’d never heard of Britt McHenry before last week, and I spend more time watching ESPN than all other channels combined. I know her now. McHenry is an attractive reporter who had a meltdown after getting her car towed. Can’t totally blame her for that, but the way she ripped into a parking lot attendant was ugly and personal. And she knew she was being videotaped! “Maybe if I was missing some teeth they would hire me, huh?” McHenry told the attendant, among other things. “Cause they look so stunning … ‘Cause I’m on television and you’re in a f——- trailer, honey.”
Kings Island opened Saturday. I love Kings Island, but not because of the rides. It’s because I can always point to Kings Island when the kids get a little crazy and suggest we visit Disney World. “What do you mean? We have Kings Island. It’s the same thing!” It’s worked so far. So far.
I hope the Cavaliers win an NBA title, but I don't think it will happen this year. In fact, I'm hoping someone else wins it this time around because it would mean more if Cleveland had to work for it. Not that the city hasn't waited long enough for a major sports championship, but you don't want to be compared with the 1997 Florida Marlins, who bought a title (and edged the Tribe in seven games).
If the Cavs win it this year, the “not one, not two, not three” chatter would start again, and we’re too blue collar for that nonsense. I’m thinking the Spurs will give us one more dose of old-school basketball and take out the Bulls in six games in the finals.
For all the hand-wringing over the Reds' bullpen, Cincinnati's bigger issue is the bats. The team batting average is hovering around the Mendoza line, and if not for Joey Votto's nice start this season might already be a total disaster. No offense, but when Zack Cozart is one of your big weapons, you have problems.
Only 36 players heard their names called in the WNBA draft, and Dayton had two of them. Ally Malott (8th pick) and Andrea Hoover (31st) leave an amazing legacy with the Flyers. Like the UD men, plenty of talent returns next season for the Flyer women, so UD Arena should remain a fun place to watch hoops of all kinds.
If you're in the market for a cool house, former DePaul and UD coach Oliver Purnell has put his 7,300-square-foot mansion in Chicago on the market for $3.2 million. The house was built in 2008 and has upgrades such as a wine cellar, elevator and heated floors. And an extra-large doorway for Rudy Flyer.
Trending up: Kris Bryant, Jordan Spieth, Adrian Gonzalez. Yeah, the Cubs star rookie had a shaky debut, but this kid could be the difference in the NL Central race. Bryant hits home runs like he's in a video game and has a great glove. But, he is a Cub, so you never know.
Trending down: Old guys at ESPN, Kevin Gregg, Jumbo Diaz. First Bob Knight, now Lou Holtz. The old guard is getting a push out the door to make room for youngsters who can connect with their fans on Twitter. I'll miss the verbal sparring between Ohio native Holtz and Mark May.
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