Blackburn

Nick Blackburn is to pitching in big games as Skipper Morlan is to workbenches. After Tuesday, we will know what this analogy means. As for now, I don't have a clue, but I think I'll be able to justify it either way this turns out.

Another label I'd like people to focus on: Burt Reynolds. Here's are some examples...

Skipper once told me how he could see how women find Burt Reynolds attractive.

Or...

The Vikings would be better off with a 64 year old Burt Reynolds at quarterback.

Or...

Little known fact: Burt Reynolds' character in the movie Striptease was actually loosely based on Skid's dad.