Ron the Mon’s been popping up in some surprising places lately. Most recently, it was in Sports Illustrated. Senior writer Alan Shipnuck (and author of Bud, Sweat, and Tees) pulled Ron’s letter out of his mailbag, mentioning that Ron agrees with him on, apparently, everything. Here’s a snippet: Oh, it’s always nice to hear from an adoring public. There were a few stray voices in the wilderness who actually seem to appreciate my efforts. Ronald Montesano, of Buffalo sent this valentine: “No question, just abject agreement with every point you make. I especially support the ’smug look’ posit.” The “smug look” ... full post »

Chris Baldwin is at it again, this time doing his tabloid/hit-mongering thing ripping Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski. He’s attempting (I guess?) to defend Phil Mickelson’s character flaws by saying that at least Phil is better than Coach K. Among the many interesting comments from Baldwin, here are a few gems: • K is a control freak who berates his players, officials, reporters and anyone else who gets in his way • K is a phony because he claims to be an educator • Because K runs an “arrogant” program, it’s okay for fans of opposing schools to hate JJ Redick, a Duke player on this ... full post »