What’s the buzz from the world of sports? Here are some items that will have people talking:
1
The Oregon Ducks have nothing on the Camas Papermakers.
Well, OK, perhaps the Ducks might win the game, you know, because they are all Division I college athletes ranked No. 1 in the nation.
But as far as offensive schemes go, the Papermakers looked a lot like the Ducks this week.
Camas’ starting offense ran 15 plays Friday night, gaining 365 yards and scoring six touchdowns before giving way to the reserves.
That is Duck-like.
Of course, those of us who live in Clark County can be grateful that Camas still looks like Camas and does not change its uniforms every week.
2
There is a report that NBA commissioner David Stern is considering contraction.
If you recall, Major League Baseball tried to scare its fans with the same threat a few years ago. It didn’t happen.
While we agree that a few less NBA teams would make the association a bit stronger, we’ll believe it when we see it.
Not to mention, there is another point of view from this great state of ours. Instead of contraction, how about expansion? There is a market in Seattle that got robbed of a franchise. You want to make friends in the Northwest, Mr. Stern, find a way to get a team back to Seattle.
3
The NHL suspended Rick Rypien for grabbing a fan in anger the other day. It was a good move by the league. No excuse to go after fans.
But that fan is also wrong. He has said he is going to get legal advice for a possible lawsuit.
C’mon, you know the fan was mouthing off. The players just grabbed him by the shirt and let go within a second. The incident is not worthy of a lawsuit.
A true hockey fan would accept an apology and perhaps some autographs, a stick, and a jersey.
