Saturday

Just a few lines before I head over to the Augie game with 2. I've had a busy day with work, and a work-out. All on a body getting over a little bit of bad shrimp at Biaggi's last night.

The news out of Ames is that their football coach is headed to Auburn. I guess the rationale is that his 2-10 record this year is not indicative of his potential. Whatever. I'll be surprised if he lasts three full years in Alabama. Those people demand victories. Now.

(The former Iowa State coach is the line coach at Florida this year. He'll probably get a shot at another head job too. He actually won at ISU.)

The political mess in Illinois is not surprising many people in this area. Its almost SOP in the state.

The tough economy continues to make headlines in NASCAR. The Watkins Glen road course race lost its primary sponsor this week, and the Petty's released Bobby Labonte from his driving contract with the 43 car. The 43 lost its primary sponsor (Betty Crocker/General Mills) for 2009, so the Petty's have no primary sponsors for either of their cars for next year. They've been rumored to be in merger talks with another mid-level team. Lots of lay-offs on several teams. Future funding from Ford and GM absolutely in question. It will be an interesting year.

So my goal is to get back on to a more regular blog schedule starting tomorrow AM.

BCOT