Hey, the Browns played this evening. There is a reason they call it an exhibition game though. Because it doesn't count. It's a little too early to start finding those elusive diamonds in the rough. Because the second and third-stringers are playing guys most likely to be cut.

I recall Coye Francies (who?) getting buzz a couple of years ago and believe it or not, he's still with the team. I saw him in for two plays before going to the bench injured.

So, we need to pump the brakes before we start declaring the Browns division champs. Do like I do. Observe and then pencil them in for 4 wins, like they always seem to achieve.

Browns win, 27-17.

Meal of Links

Catching up with Glen Campbell and his Alzheimer's. Lots of mixed emotions here.

We have Rick Perry in the race and Bachmann beats Paul for the Iowa Straw Poll. Sure she's nutty, but you have to admire how quick she dispatched Pawlenty. With Perry, it will be different. It'll be interesting to see if they beat up each other and Mitt is left holding the bag.

How we became Vodka Nation. It all started with the Moscow Mule.

Exercise Yard

Today is like Christmas, in addition to the Browns, it was Opening Day for the EPL. Last we left him, Joey Barton was unwanted by Newcastle. But they kissed and made up and Barton, with his new Travis Bickle haircut, is still with the team.

Naturally, he caused trouble today. He tweeted afterward: "O Lord, help me to be pure, but not yet."

Joey Barton Makes Me Laugh



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