- The Lion will always live on:
A great American passed away today. Senator Edward Kennedy passed away from complications with brain cancer. Whether or not you agree with his policies, what you cannot dispute is that he fought for the people of this country. His strong mind and his compassion for all people let him to be a major player in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, the 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act and the Kennedy-Hatch law of 1997. A supporter of comprehensive healthcare, Kennedy fought with Pres. Clinton and Sen. Clinton for the reform this country needs. Although they feel short in their effort, he remained strong. In 2008, he stood with now President Obama and promised that health reform will come and Pres. Obama was the strongest candidate to make this a possibility. Sen. Kennedy, you have been a great inspiration to me in my short 22 years on this planet. Rest in Peace Sen. Edward Kennedy, This nation will miss you and I will miss you.
- Back To Back:
Last night, Troy Tulowitzki hit a walk off single to beat Los Dodgers in 10 innings. The Rockies, back in June, were 15.5 games back from the NL West leaders but now sit just 2 games back by going 58-22 (ESPN). The Dodgers are very aware of the Rockies comeback, "We feel them coming. That is a good team," Dodgers manager Joe Torre said. "They keep playing. That's what you want a team to do is keep playing. They are very dangerous because they keep coming at you." Tonight, the Rockies try to attack the Dodgers again at Coors Field to cut the lead down to 1 game. Josh Fogg will make his first start of the season due to Aaron Cook being on the DL. EY2 will be in the game again after his professional debut yesterday where he got his first hit as a major-leaguer.
- Homer News:
The Broncos announced the injury of Chris Sims today. A “high ankle sprain” has sidelined the backup QB for 2-4 weeks. Tom Brandstater will fill the role of #2 QB for the highly anticipated Broncos vs Bears at New Mile High Stadium (Yes, I refuse to call the new stadium by its corporate name).
The Rockies just sit 2 games back of the Dodgers after another walk off win in the 10th.
The Potomac Nationals won against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Unfortunately, the Wilmington Blue Rocks won as well. The PNats still sit 2.5 back of the final playoff spot.
George Mason midfielder Richard Edgar was named a candidate today for the 2009 Lowe's Senior CLASS award for men's soccer. Edgar is one of 30 candidates in the nation for the award. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence - classroom, character, community and competition (Gomason.com).
- Weird News:
ORLANDO, FL: A 60-year-old man is convicted of groping Minnie Mouse at Walt Disney World in Florida. John William Moyer protests his innocence to the judge, but he's still slapped with 180 days probation, court costs, community service, and a possible mental evaluation. Moyer is also ordered to write a letter of apology to the victim. (AOL News)
-JB
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