The Kind-Hearted Smart Aleck

At Jupiter Lanes in Florida yesterday, as a bowler's arm brushed up against his pocket during a back-swing, the man accidentally discharged his gun and shot himself. When this man's friends were asked if they'd ever bowl with him again, they said, "Only if he provides us with bulletproof vests and helmets." The shooter and victim of this incident then engaged in the following back-and-forth with reporters: Reporter Jebediah Fiction: "Why did you feel the need to bring a gun to the bowling alley?" Self-shooting bowler dude: "I like hunting three things - birds, deers, and bowling balls. ...and let's not forget what a brave act it was to stand up for our 2nd Amendment rights by bringing a gun into a bowling alley! I sacrificed myself for the good of this country!" Reporter Fiction: "But, you shot yourself, correct? If you hadn't have brought the gun, you would not have been shot, right?" SSBD: "I'd rather sh...

In previous blogs, I've gone into detail about how Tim Tebow should NOT be the person being praised and heralded for the Denver Broncos' recent winning ways. The defense has come up big, allowing just 14.2 points per game in 6 of Tebow's 8 starts, which would rank them 2nd behind only San Francisco (14.0). In 6 of his 8 starts, the Broncos have averaged only 15.2 points per game, which would rank them 27th (of 32) in the league. The offensive line has also been extraordinary in their run-blocking. The running backs keep coming up large. The special teams have done their job in either scoring points themselves or setting the offense up in good scoring position.  What makes me laugh about all of this is the fact Tebow has played dreadfully in most of his starts for approximately three quarters, before turning things around in the 4th. It's the ol' recency effect - people remember the last thing in a series of events more so than any other. It's what's freshes...