I usually post OITS on Fridays, but since tomorrow is an issue for me, it is a day early.
On Athletes Orally Committing
National Letter of Intent signing period for college football started yesterday. Of course, it is preceded by high school players giving nonbinding oral commitments. Being one believing that being true to your word carries some importance, I generally have an issue with players backing out on their word. For instance, a high school player in the Cincinnati area orally committed to three different schools the last 6 months. Sorry, that’s not the type of character I would want on my team.
On Public Stadium Financing
Too many professional sports teams have placed community’s feet to the fire with their build me a new stadium or we will leave approach. Although I’m a big sports fan, I was against Cincinnati’s stadium issues all not that long ago. Now, for a variety of reasons, the county’s stadium fund is having financial troubles. Hey hey … here comes the Bengals organization to save the day by offering millions! But for what in exchange? How about shortening the lease by 10 years or so?!!! Again, I stand by my original point.
On This Week
We record This Week (ABC’s Sunday morning show) because we like the format and the general respectful nature of discussions. Who made the bonehead decision to have FOX News President Roger Ailes and Arianna Huffington together on the round table?
On School Buses
There’s no question that school buses foul up traffic. There’s no question that I dislike school buses. Nonetheless, I just cannot convince myself to agree with a student boarding a bus at 6:15 am.
On Toyota
I will give Toyota credit – now that is one PR disaster! In their race to beat GM, they seemed to morph into the Detroit giant. Meanwhile, I feel for the sales staff whose salary is probably based on commission.
On 747 Tidbit
Although I haven’t been in one, the Boeing 747 is a big plane. Boeing originally designed it as a military transport aircraft in the 1960s. They did not win the contract (Lockhead did), so Boeing converted the design into a commercial airliner. I think they did ok on that investment.
On a New Link
I welcome Confessions of a Lazy Scribe to WordPress. Previously known as the Coach Potato at another location, I encourage readers to visit Brad’s new site.
To kickoff Super Bowl weekend, here’s a great Jay Leno JayWalk segment for another lively city (Las Vegas).
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