Straight from the NCAA infractions committee.. NCAA bans California from a bowl game for violations. The Bears are currently trying to figure out what a bowl game is.

For the record, Cal went 1-10 last year. Way to go NCAA! Got em where it counts, eh?

What is in a name? Norman businessman E.Z. Million is campaining move the annual Oklahoma - Texas game from the Cotton Bowl. OU spokesmans R.U. Kidding stated that no formal steps have been taken and that the final say would go to Athletic Director A.O. Kay

If you don't get it, read the post out loud.

In the beginning In case you're interested, I found the 1869 NCAA Division IA Football Final Standings. I'm kinda baffled by it. Both teams won a game by the same score, yet Princeton was awarded a higher ranking, and Rutgers was given the higher strength of schedule. Ranking controversy from the start! The Gators showed up (DFL) in 1904, FSU made their debut in 1954. Not quite sure of the accuracy of these standings.

Maintenance Fixed the MP3s. Apparently all the links were broken. Thanks for letting me know.

Your shopping tip of the day I'm really not that big of a shopper. When I need something I'll go get it. Such was the case Sunday when I needed a new blender. I strolled over to my local Target. Of course there are several models to choose from. Ones that blend, mix, chop, slice, dice, puree, liquify, and vaporize. Now, all I want is one that blends, hence BLEND-er. Ok great, there's one for $19.99 which is a simple as I could possibly get. So I make my way to the check out area which slightly resembles the lines for Space Mountain. Great idea coming to Target on a Sunday afternoon. Most people would scout out which lines would move the fastest, but since I'm pretty much guaranteed to choose the slowest line anyway, I decided to save time and chose the closest line. Actually not too bad. I finally made my way to the checkout girl, your average Tampa trailer park queen who would not be working here if she were any brighter. As she scanned my blender, the price came up $34.99. What? I look down at the box. Martha Focker! I accidently picked up the wrong blender. I glanced back at the 20 or so people waiting in line behind me. Now, I absolute hate, and I mean HATE, idiots who other people's time with their stupid mistakes. Not wanting to be one of those people. I silently slid my debit card, grabbed my overpriced, over featured kitchen appliance and headed over to the girl at customer service.

"Now let me get this straight, you want to return something that you haven't left the store with?"

"Uh, yeah, I accidently picked up the wrong item."

"Was this blender in the $19.99 spot?"

"I really don't remember"

"Because if it was, we're required to let you keep this item and pay you the difference in price."

"YES! I remember perfectly now, I picked up that box right in front of the $19.99 tag."

She clicked away at the keyboard and handed me $15 and the more expensive blender. As I walked away, I realized that I still had the receipt for $34.99. Hmmm, are you thinking what I'm thinking? So there's your consumer tip for the day. Have fun ripping off Target!

"Umm, yeah, I just purchased this 27" television and I really meant to grab a bag of peanuts...."

I'll have another, err, on second thought Sam Adams recently released its 48-proof beer. You can't buy it in Florida, but you can register to win a trip to the brewery and sample it.

Stop it, you're killing me Councilwoman charges dog of racial profiling.

Great Picture How to look like a wuss in front of the whole world

You can take the almighty out of the ghetto... When is he going to learn? He was doing so good, but now God has gotten himself into trouble again, this time he's on trial for attempted robbery.

Zookiemonster Ron Zook is coming to speak in Tampa next week. I think I'll shell out the $25 and go see him. It'll be worth it to see him kick out old people for sitting down. I never saw Spurrier speak, but I heard he really wasn't that good. Of course, when you go see the head ball coach, you've got to be prepared with a good question. No, I mean a really good one. One that seperates you from the everyday fan. The kind of question that causes every head to turn and look upon you in pure awe. One that will cause the coach to blink his eyes, not being able to believe that he had just heard such a thoughtful and important question. Every newspaper covering that Gators will have your question and begin to chronicle the rippling effects it will have on the organization. Playbooks will be thrown out, practices will be restructured, Ben Hill Griffen Stadium will be renamed to honor you. When the season finally arrives, you can look out over your people from your band new luxury box and bask in the thought that Gator fans all over the world love and respect you for what you have done for them.

"Umm, no Son, I don't think they'll start serving beer at the stadium this year."

Damn! It's next Monday, June 10th at the Wyndham Westshore Tickets are $25 at the door. Refreshments and drink are at 6:30 with the program at 7:00. I'm going to try to leave St. Pete a little early, but I'll definately be there by 6:30. See you there if you're going.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Mom!