It was a nice Friday morning surprise to dial up the ole STLToday.com this morning and see a picture of St. Louis University High School runningback, Ronnie Wingo, headlining the sports section. Always love front page promotion for the alma mater.
Personally, I enjoy the prep sports coverage...but truth be told, it stands as evidence that there's not a damn thing to talk about otherwise - since the Mizzou chatter hit a mid-week peek.
Completely off-topic, try saying the following headline three times in a row out-loud.
Here's a Mizzou rumor that should keep the message boards busy today: head coach Gary Pinkel walking to his peeps at the University of Washington. [STLToday]
Your official betting-odss preview for the upcoming Rams - Redskins game on Sunday. [Sports-Odds.com]
Keeping with the degenerate theme - the preseason hockey betting odds are in, and the Blues are favored at 70/1 to win the Stanley Cup this year. Frankly, that might be a little low. [The Spread]
The Cubbies have resigned trade deadline acquisition, Rich Harden, all but assuring his health will be an ongoing issue next season. [National Post]
Former St. Louis Blues owner Michael Shanahan Sr. has been ordered to pay nearly $8 million in restitution and serve three years of probation for backdating stock options. [Associated Press]
Kurt Warner on the "watch list" for NFL MVP a fourth of the way through the season. [Miami Herald]
