-Dave Duerson had brain damage. Long time football player for the Fighting Irish and the Chicago Bears committed suicide this past February and requested that his brain be given to the NFL's Brain Bank for research. This updated report from espn is yet another strong link between brain disease and the game of football where 'knocking heads' is raised to new and frightening levels with every passing year. One good thing: Lots of attention to the issue. Eric was telling me yesterday of yet another advance: a helmet with electronic sensors that measures and records 'hits' and thus gives players and coaches early warning. Grandson Lucas is a player at North Daviess and is in weight training this spring. Yes, he's looking forward to playing ball next fall. Somebody keep count of his 'hits', please.
-On Westwood being #1 in the world after playing golf with the lesser lights over in Asia (Dustin Johnson was in the more recent tournament and he does qualify as a non lesser light): I would say there needs to be a change in the ranking system. Question: If you were making up a team of five, would he be on your list? Not mine.
-On Michelle Wie's early departure from the Avnet LPGA Classic in Mobile last week: She was in good company as Yani Tseng (world's #1 lady golfer) and Mika Miyazato also missed the cut. Unusual and disappointing. Also disappointing, a fourth round for the youngster, Lexi Thompson, who started the day tied for first and ended it tied for 19th after a +6 round.
-On rain: The .4 inches of rain expected over these last few days has turned into 3+ inches. Over nine inches for the last ten days. Grass is growing; water tables are full. Time for some sun and warm.
-Heading to the golf course for a bit.
-On Westwood being #1 in the world after playing golf with the lesser lights over in Asia (Dustin Johnson was in the more recent tournament and he does qualify as a non lesser light): I would say there needs to be a change in the ranking system. Question: If you were making up a team of five, would he be on your list? Not mine.
-On Michelle Wie's early departure from the Avnet LPGA Classic in Mobile last week: She was in good company as Yani Tseng (world's #1 lady golfer) and Mika Miyazato also missed the cut. Unusual and disappointing. Also disappointing, a fourth round for the youngster, Lexi Thompson, who started the day tied for first and ended it tied for 19th after a +6 round.
-On rain: The .4 inches of rain expected over these last few days has turned into 3+ inches. Over nine inches for the last ten days. Grass is growing; water tables are full. Time for some sun and warm.
-Heading to the golf course for a bit.
