Wednesday, September 29, 2010

NFL

Is the 3-4 the league's latest fad? I remember the rush to the 3-4 in the 1970s. One factor is the shortage of pass rushing 4-3 tackles. If you can't get a rush with those 330-pounders, you have to get it somewhere. Now, let's see how many 3-4 pass rushing OLBs the colleges can deliver. Paging Vernon Gholston! Paging Vernon Gholston.

The Splendid Splinter

Of such stuff legends are made!

Friday, September 24, 2010

The Civil War

An interesting discussion of Civil War art.

World War II

Death of a spy. A most remarkable woman. British agent escaped concentration camp.

Run away! Run away!

Reid leads retreat on key tax vote. President said it was vital. Harry said, not so fast!

'Bylines' cuts through heart of the South

A recent column about a book authored by my old college professor and friend Joe Cumming of Carrollton. The column doesn't do the book justice. It is an eclectic collection of pieces Joe wrote over four decades, many of them very powerful observations on the civil rights movement. Look for it at Amazon.

Warren's World

Shut up and take it, America!