Day 174

Short blog today as I have a pounding headache that I haven't been able to shake all day. A few things I wanted to hit on.

-For many of you who don't live in Cleveland, this won't mean anything to you, but Cavaliers TV play by play man Michael Reghi was suddenly fired Tuesday with two years left on his FSN contract. Reghi, to me, is one of the best in the business. He is enthusiastic, very entertaining, and has no problem being real. He is well respected in the business. His 12 years of service are dumped down the drain essentially because Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert wants more of a homer calling the games on TV. That is what he is getting with the man replacing Reghi, Fred McLeod. He is known in the NBA circles as a total homer for his team. He has been doing Pistons TV play by play for years. Reghi will sorely be missed by all Cavs fans. I feel sorry for him. FSN clearly still wants him around as they have him doing their new Browns nightly show "Browns Camp," so the writing is on the walls - The Cavaliers organization was behind this move. I think it is a lame move and a step backwards. The overall tone in this city is that people aren't thrilled with this one bit.

-This Mel Gibson story is just astounding. Now the p.r. machine for him is in full swing. Its like his firm went out and found the one black person and the one Jew in the business to defend his character. I heard some quotes saying what a great guy and philanthropist he is. Then you hear guys like Dr. Phil saying "he sounds contrite and we've all said things when we were blind drunk that we regret." Hey, Phil, so that means if you call a Black person the N word when you are drunk, its ok? That is the most ridiculous thought process. I dig Barbara Walters stance on this. I heard a clip of her saying she would never see a movie of his or do any promotion for him at all the rest of his life. I totally am with her. I can't wait to see who the first sap director who gives him a job is. What about the alleged documentary he was working on for ABC on the Holocaust? Think that was done to appease Jews in the wake of all the anti-Semitic reaction to The Passion of the Christ? Bottom line, he is a bad guy who should be shunned. I love now that he is going to rehab. Please with that. Lock him up for a 20/20 interview in 6 months to try make him look good.

-Still no condo sale. Still no Job yet for Leah.

-My cousin Amy is getting married this weekend. It is crazy to me that my little cousin Amerz will be walking down the aisle in a wedding dress. It is gonna be hilarious to me, but I am really looking forward to it. Seth, the man she is marrying, is a great dude and a welcome addition to our family.

-Poor Fausto Carmona. All my man wanted to do was make the Tribe. He went from Buffalo starter, to key middle relief guy in June, and now he was thrust into the closer role after Bob Wickman was dealt. Tribe brass wanted to see if he was ready for next year. Looks like he isn't so far. I watched him blow another save last night in painful fashion. Two outs, nobody on, he hits two guys, then walks another guy, then gives up the game winning double. Game over. He went from one strike away, to a loser - a microcosm for the Tribe season.

-You all need to be watching The Contender on ESPN. Great Boxing reality show. Leah and I are hooked.

Days until we move into our House: 28
Song of the Day: "Fakin The Funk" by Main Source