Let’s celebrate Bobby Cox

Longtime Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox has announced that 2010 will be his last as Braves’ manager. I may be a Yankees fan, but let’s be fair: Cox has had a GREAT managerial career in the major leagues. I chuckle when people say he only won one World Series. Well, lets examine his career: 14 consecutive division titles, five NL Pennants and one World Series-not counting his years with Toronto. And people question his ability. Need I remind people that Earl Weaver won seven division titles, four pennants and one World Series and nobody questions his managerial skill. Bobby Cox, who broke in as a player with the Yankees in the late 60’s as a third baseman, has carved out a great career and I look forward to him being enshrined in Cooperstown. It is well-deserved.

Did the real Vols show up?

After a 63-7 beating of helpless Western Kentucky, the UT Vols again lost to UCLA, this time 19-15. Which is the real Vols? My answer would be the latter. A strong defense and a mediocre offense. Hopefully, Lane Kiffin can get this straightened out but I am afraid it won’r be against Florida.

Watch Out for Ole Miss!

The road to a national title goes through Gainesville, FL, but watch out for Ole Miss. Yes, Memphis gave them a battle for three quarters until Jevan Snead shook off the cobwebs and lead the Rebels to a 45-14 win, but the Rebels will be in the hunt for SEC and national honors. Houston Nutt has taken the talent left him by Ed Orgeron to the next level. Watch out and don’t take them lightly.

LET’S SEE WHAT HAPPENS AGAINST UCLA

I was glad, like many UT fans, to see the Lane Kiffin Era get off to a rousing start with a 63-7 win over Western Kentucky. But, let me be blunt; they should have beaten Western Kentucky 63-7! UCLA, a game that UT gave away last season, will be more of a test this year. Why? Revenge for such an embarrassing  loss to a Bruins squad that was defeated 59-0 the following game last year. The Vols don’t have to win the SEC title this year but they don need to post at least eight wins for it to be a turn around year. Let’s cheer them on!

GEHRIG WOULD BE PLEASED!

Very soon, a long time NY Yankee club record will be surpassed. 68 years after his death, Lou Gehrig’s team record of 2,721 career hits is about to be eclipsed by another classy Yankee captain, Derek Jeter. At age 35, Jeter is playing some of the best baseball of his illustrious career. In this era of free agency, I cannot see Jeter in a uniform other then of the Yankees. He is this era’s Joe DiMaggio; graceful, charismatic and a winner. He will retire as a Yankee and I am certain he will be the first player to spend his entire career in pinstripes to reach the coveted 3,000 hit club

GOOD TRY, BLUE DEVILS!

You had some good moments against Johnson County but in the end, their size was a difference. You proved in a 26-12 defeat that you do indeed have grit. A year ago, this team would have quit before the end of the first quarter. That is past. Soon, you will reap the rewards of your efforts.