Dr. James Andrews had a heart attack over the weekend. We were trying to figure if he'd be ready by training camp, after some rehab...yuk, yuk. I'm sure Andrews has trained someone to take his place, but he was supposed to perform Carson Palmer's surgery this week, so the guy must still use the knife. But what if his underlings aren't any good. I mean, what then? He must be OK, because Bags is coming for a visit tomorrow.

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The commission in charge of suggestions in the rebuilding of Nawlins had a public forum today. Residents appear to be steamed. This one will be messy.

Robert Altman gets an honorary Oscar. He's got a nice catalog, including "California Split", a great gambling flick.

Chuck Norris is a badass.

Exercise Yard

More Hall of Fame news, this time it's football. The 15 finalists were announced. We decided that Troy Aikman, Reggie White, Warren Moon and John Madden will get in. Can't see anyone else making it, including Thurman Thomas.

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18 Across: Turcotte who rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown (3 letters) Answer: Ron