Just got word that the great Bob Ford won a big columnist award from The Associated Press Sports Editors association (or whatever they're called). It's for greatest sports columnist ever, which is well deserved and long overdue. I guess it's kind of like winning best actor at the Oscars, so kudos to Bob. Kudos.
On another note, had a nice little chat with Gonz the other day and we both came to the conclusion that Bob Ford is our "hero." And by hero we mean someone we aspire to be like if this media business we have chosen to work in continues to exist.
But for those who don't know or haven't had the pleasure to meet Bob, he definitely has a Marlboro Man vibe to him... better yet, he's almost exactly like Sam Elliott as The Stranger in The Big Lebowski... sans 'stache.
So in tribute to the much-deserved recognition we say to Bob, "I like yer style, Dude."
In the meantime, go check the archive of Bob's columns and his blog.
On another note, we're swamped working on another project today, but will come back with a full slate of material for both Finger Food and Center City on Friday. Among the topics we'll dive into are Donovan McNabb, NFL free agency, steroids in baseball/football, Charles Barkley and Manny Ramirez.
So come on back, I'll have a few stories to unfold.
Former Senator George Mitchell will release his long-awaited report on his investigation into baseball's alleged performance-enhancing drugs problem. Senator Mitchell will make an announcement at 2:30 p.m. in press conference from New York City.
At 2:32 p.m. tumbleweed will blow across Mitchell's podium and one lone cricket will chirp. At 2:34 p.m. Major League Baseball will go back to business as usual.