A CEO writes about NBC and how "Lazy Sunday" was a rebirth for SNL.
Second City Tour Co. will be at Purdue tomorrow. They are at UK today.
Eric Clapton will tour Europe this summer.
Scott Spiezio is hoping to make the St. Louis Cardinals this season.
Signed just eight days ago as a non-roster invitee, Spiezio has joined the team where his father, Ed, won world championships in 1964 and '67. The Cardinals even gave him his father's uniform number — 26.It's Mardi Gras time in New Orleans, Louisiana.
"He was there for the opening of the first Busch Stadium," he said, "and hopefully I can be there for the opening of the second."
Spiezio will if he can rediscover the hitting form he had a few years back with the Angels, where he hit.285 in 2002 and.265 in 2003. While he's never hit with much power, he'll long be remembered by Angels fans for his three-run homer in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the 2002 World Series against San Francisco that started Anaheim's rally from a 5-0 deficit to a 6-5 victory.
"He can definitely bring something good to the clubhouse," said shortstop David Eckstein, who along with Jim Edmonds, played alongside Spiezio in Anaheim. "He's a good, fun guy who can keep everyone loose, but he's also a very versatile player.
"He can play a lot of positions very well, and that's kind of what this club has been missing since we lost John Mabry." Spiezio, who played second base in his lone full game with the Mariners last season, will be expected to back up all infield spots.
With a lot of new faces in the Cardinals' clubhouse, Spiezio's good-natured humor might also serve to bring together a team that some feel has yet to find an identity.
"I just like to have fun," he said. "You've got to remember it's just a game.
Endymion One of the "Super Krewes," Endymion marches Uptown this year, but plans a return to Mid-city next year. Celebrity co-grand marshals are Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi who will also perform at the Endymion Extravaganza. The theme of the 40th annual parade is "The Legend & The Lure of Gold," depicted on 33 floats. 3:30 p.m.Ravi Moss or Cameron Mills? Who do you think is the best walk-on that played at UK? That's what Mark Story asks today in his column.
Expert witnessesMost, if not all, of Kentucky's delegation is against the sale of port security to Dubai.
A series of experts address the question: Best Kentucky walk-on, Cameron Mills or Ravi Moss?
Former UK great Kenny Walker: "It's a tough one, but I lean a little bit toward Ravi. Ravi's hit so many big shots, but Cameron hit a lot of big shots, too. But Ravi gives you the all-around game, the toughness. I'd have to give the edge to Ravi."
Former Kentucky head coach Joe B. Hall: "Oh Lord, I'm not sure I'm gonna put my dog in that one. I love them both. But Ravi's had more playing time, shown more production. Cameron hit big shots when given the opportunity, but not as many as Ravi."
Former Kentucky assistant coach Doug Barnes: "I'd have to say Ravi. Because of his all-around play. Where Ravi doesn't get credit is defense. He's pretty much our stopper. Cameron is the best shooter. But basing it on all-around play, it's Ravi."
A surprise witness
We ask the mystery man, Best Kentucky walk-on, Cameron Mills or Ravi Moss?
"As far as who had more talent, more athleticism, who was more consistent in the game, I think you'd have to say Ravi," says Cameron Mills.
"It's no secret, I could do one thing and do it really well. It was sort of understood that as long as I wasn't turning the ball over and I wasn't killing the team on defense, I was in there to shoot.
"So, if you want to say who was the best walk-on, I'd say Ravi. But if you're asking who played on better teams, I do have two national championship rings and I played on three Final Four teams."
The verdict
The Court of Never-Ceasing Big Blue Basketball Debate has reached its decision.
Ravi Moss will leave UK this spring with the mantle Best Kentucky Walk-On of All Time.
Cameron Mills retains the designation of one of the classiest ex-Cats you'll ever meet.
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