I would like to see Cincinnati go undefeated. Then a Buckeye/Bearcat national title game. America should be so lucky.

alright. That play is completely a judgement call, so I can't say he should or should not be called out. I think you should let guys play, but, I've been upended enough to know that a line should be drawn somewhere.

And the debris delay! Fun!

People got arrested for that? They threw water on grass. Many folks have made a career out of that. You think grass just grows itself? In arizona?

What happened to the good old days? Someone would throw something on the field - it's never been a smart thing to do - and someone would grab them and throw them out of the park, and that was that. Now, we need to haul people to the clink, fingerprint, have a hearing.... lets spend our taxdollars elsewhere.

Thanks for letting us know. Do you like peanut butter? Just want to complete the catalog of your likes and dislikes.

that is absolutely hysterical.

What I've concluded about this article and these letters:

Salon readers really dislike Bill O'Reilly. Even if he saved a little old lady from drowing and adopted refugee children from a war-zone - Salon readers will always hate him (I read salon, i dislike him as well) -- (ex: go back and read the letter that talks about Bill anally raping himself with a butt-plug - fyi - you folks shouldn't stoop that low)

And, other than leftychris, I see no respect or even civility offered toward anyone who tries to think about the world without looking through the prism of political correctness and victimization. I respect your opinions, please return the courtesy.

Goodday.

thank you for your defense.

(it's no secret that i'm a poor writer) so, i guess what i'm trying to say is:

"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby

become a monster"

-Friedrich Nietzsche

I'm just sayin, both are wrong and both should apologize.

But I've never seen an article by Carol (or any other liberal) titled, "Is The Group of 88 sorry now?"

I'm a libertarian. I don't have a taste for the US's partisan bombthrowing - it's so counterproductive.

Lets elect Obama, close our borders, bring home our troops, nationalize healthcare, and find some alternative energy? Anybody on board with that?

in 6.

So much animosity toward the EDT. You should blame Columbus for not sailing east from Japan.

I made that group of 88 comment, and I'll tell you why it's relevant.

Bill O'Reilly's job is to get people worked up and to keep people tuned in - for the sake of advertising dollars. His industry is about shock. He is shocking. It is not hard to imagine that he routinely crosses ethical boundaries for the sake of profit and popularity.

The Group of 88 is a different story. They are liberal professors at one of our country's finest universities. Their job is to teach young Americans about their chosen field. It is expected of them to be by the book. To carefully consider all sides of a topic and adhere the rules of logic and reason.

Bill O'Reilly did not apologize for blaming a kidnapping victim. The Group of 88 did not apologize for their petition which vilified innocent men and declared to "turn up the heat" on the innocent. This was an irresponsible act from a supposedly responsible group. (88 is a LOT of professors).

So, my comparison is relevant. Liberals cannot demand that a conservative talk show host apologize, if they won't demand that a group of professors apologize for the same offense.

disclosure: I disrespect Bill O'Reilly and most of his beliefs and assertions. He is not a good or kind man. I just write this on behalf of intellectual equality.

Perfect. This thread needs perspective.

I agree 110%.

your last comment was so utterly stupid and wrong that I had to point it out.

"if a hitter needs a hitting coach, that's a good sign that he shouldn't have been called up...

Wow. You know less that I imagined you do.

Even the best, THE BEST, are helped by a hitting coach. Even if it's only:

coach: "you're lunging a little bit"

hitter: "really?"

coach:"yeah, you're hands are coming forward early, just stay back."

hitter: "gee, i didn't feel that, lemme see next time."

That can make all the difference in the world.

first we complain about the sound. now we complain about the picture. what's next?

Individuals: Human up. You don't get the game in HD. Boo fricken hoo. A 10 year younger version of yourself you laugh in your face and ask if your panties are in a bunch while poking you in the chest a little harder than the current you is comfortable with.

Are you tethered to your cellphone for 'safety' reasons?

I apologize for any perceived animosity. I just don't want to see sports daily turn into Ebert & Kaufman.

This is the biggest no-brainer since yesterday.

We can't afford to live where we do, and we don't really like the 'look at me' culture.

We really like the midwest.

Um.

Move.

has it ever occured to anyone just to laugh at these foolish announcers and watch the game with friends with the volume turned way down? In fact, I prefer a boneheaded announcer. He is usually far more entertaining than his inverse.

ex1: Did you hear what that moron said? Are you serious? He gets paid for this?? (etc.)

no?

just me. wow.

Even the best hitters can't explain it. It is physics and physiology. Some people just have it.

It's kind of like talking about making love. It's best to just do it. Do you expect a pornstar to be able to talk about it remarkably better than your average Joe?

my answer - probably not, he's just a lot better at it.