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10 delicious notes (Bengals & more)
===LUDWIG AT LARGE spoke with wide receiver Maurice Purify at Cincinnati Bengals rookie minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium. The former Nebraska star participated on a tryout basis, then signed a two-year contract on Thursday, May 8. Here’s a transcript of the Ludwig-Purify chat:===
I. MIGHTY MAURICE
“It was real tough not getting drafted. Real tough. The Bengals called my agent and invited me to camp. Now I’m here, trying to make the team.
“I’m trying to show that I’m competitive. I can make plays. I know how to learn the system. I can learn the system. I’m here to do whatever they need me to do. I’m just trying to show it all.
“(Quarterback) Jordan Palmer makes us look good, putting the ball right on the money. I thank him for a lot of my catches.
“This is a great opportunity for me. I’m very thankful for the Bengals letting me in here, giving me a chance to play football again. I’m just trying to show what I can do.
“This is a fresh start for me. It means that I’m in here and now I need to do everything right to stay in here.”
II. KEEP AN EYE ON …
Non-drafted rookie cornerback Simeon Castille of Alabama.
He’s the son of a famous father — Jeremiah Castille, the Denver Bronco who stripped the ball from Cleveland Browns tailback Earnest Byner in a play forever known as “The Fumble” in the 1987 AFC title game.
Simeon fell out of the draft because of his 4.6 and 4.7 speed, but he sure knows how to make plays on the ball.
If he doesn’t make the Bengals’ 53-man roster, he’s definitely a candidate for the eight-man practice squad.
III. TORN ABOUT SHAUN
I’m still torn about the prospects of ex-Seattle Seahawks star tailback Shaun Alexander joining the Bengals roster.
If he longs to be the featured back, then the Bengals aren’t for him.
If he’s content to be a complementary back to Rudi Johnson and Kenny Watson, then I’m all for him.
Bottom line: I think Alexander would be an outstanding addition.
The mere fact the Bengals brought him in for a visit is a sign they’re very concerned about their running game.
Alexander can no longer grind it 20-25 times a game, but he sure would be a nice 1-2-3 punch with Rudi and Kenny.
IV. NOTRE DAME PARODY
Notre Dame fans aren’t going to like this. But anybody who roots against the Fighting Irish will love it.
It’s titled, “Fake Men of Genius — Here’s to you Mr. Delusional-Irrational-Hopelessly Pathetic-Irish-Fan.
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1780723
V. ATLANTA HAWKS DANCE TEAM
I love the Atlanta Hawks Dance Team. Members are known as the “A-Town Dancers.”
Check ‘em out at:
VI. ARE YOU A DANGEROUS GOLFER?
Then this Web site is for you.
http://www.dangerousgolfer.com/
VII. SPEAKING OF GOLF
The only hole more intimidating than the par-3 No. 17 “Island Green” at TPC Sawgrass is the par-3 No. 12 at Augusta.
Tom Weiskopf found Rae’s Creek five times in the opening round of the 1980 Masters. His “13” remains the highest score ever taken on a hole in Masters play.
VIII. INDY 500
The most dangerous part of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway isn’t the track. It’s Pit Row.
Personally, I’ve had my fill of Danica Patrick and Sarah Fisher.
Neither can touch Janet Guthrie and Lyn St. James as race car drivers.
IX. PARTY OF TWO
The only reason I listen to the Cincinnati Reds on radio is because of broadcasters Marty Brennaman and Jeff Brantley.
They inform, entertain and persuade.
They are the best. The very best.
X. WHEN I THINK OF ‘CLASS’ …
I think of Anthony Munoz, Isaac Curtis, Dave Lapham, Carson Palmer, Takeo Spikes, Willie Anderson, Bobbie Williams, John Thornton, Jon Kitna, Brian Simmons, Madieu Williams and T.J. Houshmandzadeh.
THE CHICKSTER is proud to be host Ken Broo’s guest on WLW Sportstalk at 11:05 a.m. on Sunday, May 11.
Happy Mother’s Day to studettes EVERYWHERE!!!
UNTIL NEXT TIME…
This is “The Chickster” saying, “Make Love, Not War; Give Peace a Chance; and Strawberry Fields Forever.”
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By singhoff
May 10, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this
when you think of class, you think of Housh? wow, really? the same guy who threw his helmet across the field in Baltimore, who went to the concession after scoring a TD in JUCO to show up the other team, and who is constantly talking trash on the field? i love housh. he handles himself well off the field, he always comes to play, and i’m sure he’s a pleasure to interview, but i don’t know if you can label the man as classy.By Ft. Myers Foursome
May 10, 2008 8:53 PM | Link to this
Chickster, I bought into everything you wrote in today’s blog except the cheap shot to Danica Patrick. I know you covered racing for a number of years, but as an old timer, I saw Janet Guthrie and Lyn St. James race. I’ve seen Sarah Fisher race. They are what guys in my field call, “costume wearers.” They attract attention and sponsers but lack(ed) the equipment and skills to compete at the top level. Before the Cart/Indy reunion, Danica was the top draw. Danica has done more for open wheel racing than any woman racing at that level. She deserves some credit, considering she’s the only woman who’s won a race or led a lap at Indy. After all, this Sunday is Mothers Day.