Around the horn with Craig Dewalt:
By CRAIG DEWALT
Guest Reporter
CAD2BI@PSU.EDU
Hello and welcome back for the
second edition of Around the Horn
with Craig Dewalt. In case you don’t
know the rules; I prepare a series of
questions and ask four contestants for
their responses. The four contestants
will give their answers and be
scored with pluses and minuses. If
a comment is really good they can
receive up to three pluses. If their
comment is downright awful they
can receive up to three minuses.
If their answer is so terrible I w ill
shut them up by putting them on
mute. This time around, after the
second question, 2 contestants will
be eliminated and the remaining two
will battle it out. The winner will
then get their time to shine in the
"Moment of Fame” section. Here is
the second round of questions:
1. Do you think the recent
decision about Pac Man
Jones and Chris 1 lenry
was correct? (Pac Man:
season-long suspension;
Chris Henry: half-season
suspension)
Buy or Sell ? Donovan
McNabb w ill lead the
Fagles to its first Super
Bowl win this season?
Buy or Sell? Mel K.iper and
his job are overrated'?
4. Which wide receiver would
you rather have on your
team? Randy Moss or
Terrell Owens'?
QUESTION 1
Sarver: "I agree
partially on the decision
by the Commissioner to
suspend the players. Both
players have embarrassed
themselves and the entire
NFL. ( + ) However 1
feel that I lenry got off
easier then Jones. Jones’
suspension was appropriate.
1 le shot a man (who is now
paralyzed) (-) and had nine
other run-ins with police
which is embarrassing to
the NFL and the Titans
organization. For some
reason though Henry
only got a half season
suspension. That decision, 1
feel, was completely wrong.
1 le was arrested lour times
in the last 14 months and he
only gets eight games. (++)
l lenry should be suspended
the whole season. (+)”
(2 points)
Carroll: “Ofcourse
it's correct. I’m tired of
celebrities and athletes
being rewarded for criminal
behavior. (+) Ray Lewis
being rewarded for his
murder trial with a Super
Bowl MVP has led to other
players from the U to get
shot. ( - ) Our role models
should be held to higher
standards, and athletes
happen to be our de facto
Blumberg: Beyond the
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He is a people-person, which is
why he enjoys his held so much,
he said. It is intriguing to deal with
"interesting people, who become so
meaningful in my life,” he said.
Teaching for Blumberg is not
a one-way street. 1 le teaches his
students, but, simultaneously, they
also teach him.
Among the many classes he has
taught at Penn State Harrisburg,
some include management,
organizational theory and design,
and organizational behavior.
Blumberg actually taught at this
campus when it was only a two year
college.
“Things changed so fast," he said
“But for the better.”
His love for humanity shines
through with his volunteerism
in community organizations
such as the American Red Cross
and the Boy Scouts of America.
Blumberg teaches CPR, water
safety, swimming and how to be
a lifeguard at the Red Cross, all
of which he really enjoys. He
role models. Charlie
hustle's lifetime ban from
baseball has had almost
instantaneous elimination of
gambling from baseball and
other sports. (++)’’
(4 points)
Aumiller: “Ifanything,
it isn’t enough. The NFL
has some serious character
issues. “Star” players are
getting arrested, violating
the league's substance abuse
policy, and testing positive
for steroids (*cough Shawm-
Merriman*) WEEKLY. (+)
Roger Goodell did w hat he
needed to do and made an
example out of these two,
but it still wasn’t enough.
(+) I think there should be a
rule in the NFL that makes
you sit for the season if
you get arrested. There are
too many talented players
coming out of the Florida
Penal League, or the ACC
and the SEC. (+) these
guys, or oversized kids, are
milking their talent to get
around the law. (+) Pacman
and Henry’s punishment
is just, even though 1 think
they should be
banned for life.
(4 points)”
Eggleston:
“The rulings
handed out by the
commissioner w ere
spot on, except he
wrote the wrong
name on each
form. (++) Chris
Henry should have
gotten the season-
long suspension
while Pac Man
should have gotten
half the year. I
understand that
Pae Man has
been in numerous
confrontations
around the
country; however,
he has newer
been convicted
of a crime. (++) The
commissioner could have
gotten his point across,
which was that you don’t
need to be convicted to
receive a suspension, by
hammering out an eight
game suspension. 1 lovvever,
if Commissioner Goodell
insisted on giving Pac Man
an entire year, Chris Henry
should have received the
same punishment. Henry
is a repeat offender. Ev er
since his career at the
University of West Virginia,
he has been in trouble.
He has already served
suspensions from the NFL
and has been convicted
tw ice, once for a DUI and
once for providing alcohol
to minors (He pleaded
guilty to this crime by the
obviously enjoys working with
children and teaching them like he
does when he is at work.
And speaking of children, he
has one son and grandson of his
own. His son, who he and his wife
adopted, is from Rhode Island.
But he is a Pennsylvania native.
Blumberg grew up in Philly and has
been living in Hershey since 1998.
His hobbies include swimming
and volunteering. But swimming
is his favorite way to relax and to
reliev e any tension.
He describes himself as a teddy
bear because it is cuddly, kind and
likeable. A line he read from a
book several years ago still stay
with him.
“1 ain’t much God, but I’m all I
got,” he quoted. This describes him
because he is always trying to better
himself, he said, even though, he
likes himself the way he is.
Blumberg’s advice to students is
to never give up. Quoting Oliver
Wendell Holmes, he said, “A person
not involved in passion of the
times, runs the risk of never to have
lived.”
way). 0 )
(5 points)
My Comments: - "Saner,
Pac Man was around when
the shooting occurred, but
he wasn't charged w ith
anything as tar as him being
the shooter. Pac Man has
never been convicted for
any crimes, Henry has.
My simple ruling is that
they should have beeirat
least sw itched, if not more
lengthy. Good answer
Josh!"
QUESTION 2
Sarver: “Sell, as much
as I dislike the Eagles,
McNabb is true leader but
1 don’t see them winning
this year. (-) There are too
many dominate teams in the
AFC and too many up-and
coming teams in the NFC
for the Eagles to go the
whole way. Sorry Josh and
Kris as much as you love
your Eagles there is no way
they are going to be w inning
there first championship this
year! (++)'
(1 point)
Carroll: "Sell. Ed even
THE WINNER'S CIRCEE
Josh Eggleston reads about his dominance over Server in
the last issue ot the Capital .Times.
short sell this one McNabb’s
recovery will be similar
to Culpepper’s, slow and
painful for the fans. If
anyone is going to lead this
team to a Super Bowl it will
be Westbrook and the stellar
defense bolstered with the
off-season acquisition of
Takeo Spikes. (++)”
(2 poinis)
Aumiller: “As much
as it pains me to say it,
I’m selling this one. I’ve
been an Eagles fan since
Cunningham, but even if
they make it to the Super
Bow l 1 don’t think they can
beat one of the superior
AFC teams. (++) The
Colts, Patriots, Chargers,
and Ravens arc tough teams
to beat. My Eagles arc an
improved team, despite
classroom
Blumberg’s list of fin s
Food: Chocolate ice cream
Drink: Martini
CD: Dorango, sang by a
Spanish opera singer
Traveled spot: Greece and
Achievement: Paper he
wrote on human behavior
Sport: Swimming.
Hershey High School is
his favorite team.
what all those people say
about losing Jell Garcia,
and will make it to the
Super Bow l, but 1 can’t
guarantee a w in. ( —)
(0 points)
Eggleston: "As a true
Cagles fan, 1 have to buy
this; however, I will note
that McNabb is not the
question mark of this
statement. McNabb is
being handed a power
oll'ense upon his return
from his knee injury'. (-)
The offensive line is simply
massive, averaging 331
pounds, and is stocked
with a nice mixture of
veterans and young talent.
In addition, they had the
chance to play together
for a full season, which is
v ital for the success of an
O-Line. They should keep
McNabb oil’his back, which
should lessen the likelihood
of another injury. He has
a young, up and coming
receiving core that has all
types of wide receivers,
from the 220 lb possession
guy (Hank Baskett) to the
Matthew Carroll, this week's winner of
ATH shows his giddyness of being the
chosen one.
home run hitter (Kevin
Curtis). He also has a
talented tight end in Smith,
who is a quarterbaek’s best
friend. Not to mention
that he has one of the most
dangerous weapons in the
NFL. (+) Ile is the seeond
most versatile running baek
behind LT. Yes, his name is
Brian Westbrook. However,
the question mark lor this
team is the defense. The
offense plaeed the team in
numerous w inning positions
last year only to have the
defense let the game slip
through their hands. If the
Lagles draft properly and
add a veteran or two on
the defense, sueh as a run
stulling 1)T, this team has
the potential to run the table
and get to the Super Bowl.
Don’t get me wrong, the
best teams are in the AFC;
how ewer, the Lagles w ould
only have to be better than
that team 1 day! (-)"
(-1 point)
My Comments: "Ladies
and gentlemen lets get one
thing elear. 1 do not like
Donovan MeNabb but mv
answer to this question
isn't all biased. The man
gets nervous and throws up
during big games, literally.
But lunch isn't all the man
throws up; he also throws
up IN I"s to defenders in
pivotal points of the game.
He also throws up his ego
whenever another dominate
force comes to play on
offense. Despite what
you may have heard about
T.O. on TV, Donov an and
T.O. didn’t act alone for
one reason and one reason
only. Donovan didn’t
want to lose his “poster
boy" image. Why is he
the "poster boy" anyway?
What has he done? 1 le
has had numerous shots at
winning a ring, can't get it
done, and still keeps his job
and support from the fans.
Is it because he's a "class
act” guy? You might think
THE CAPITAL TIMES
so bccdusc of the way he
conducts himself through
interviews, but it’s behind
closed doors in the locker
room that matters. Prime
example for all y ou Philly
fans; vour hov Bobbv
Abreu. The man seemed
like a great player vv ith a
great attitude; he lost his
job because of his aw ful
attitude in the locker room.
1 wouldn’t have guessed it,
you wouldn't have guessed
it, but it's true! Thank you
Carroll for pointing out the
only way the Eagles can
win a Super Bowl under
McNabb. B West and a
stellar defense to stop the
opposition when Bonovan
makes his annual mistake."
DECISION time:
After reviewing the scores Sarv er
is going to hav e to hit the road
with his little 3 point show ing.
Yes Josh, it was a tie between you
and Mr. Aumiller, but he bribed
me w ith a Whafchamacallit candy
bar and boy was it tasty, so Kris is
moving on. The showdown is now
between Kris “Thriller" Aumiller
and Matt “Pops" Carroll. Aumiller
is the bomb dropper, but Kris,
Age=Experience. Watch out for
Pops!
QUESTION 3
Aumiller. “Sell (-). lie
works for HSPN. They
have an analyst for
everything. If you are
gonna can Mel Kiper, and
the greatest hairstyle FVKR
(MUTH)
(-1 point)
Carroll: “Buy. The great
prognosticator entered into
the debate Ryan Leaf vs.
Peyton Manning. (+++) He
even had good words to say
about Leaf. (+ ) I le can be
%v \
wrong, and allow ing this man
to single handedly drop Puz
out of the early first round
is a travesty. Puz should be
an early first rounder and get
paid like the stud he is. (++)"
(6 points)
My Comments: "I'm not
buying this for a minute,
just like I’m not buying a
word this man ever says.
These players are athletes,
not companies. Carroll, not
sure what prognosticator
means but bonus points for
your eclectic vocabulary.
How many times do you
hear Mel Kiper talk some
guy up, only to watch him
fail? Rvan Leal? Trie
Crouch? Akili Smith? His
jobs a joke. 1 honestly
believe the guy posts
options on a dart board and
then simply toss the dart and
make his predictions. Also,
how many late rounders
have proven to be studs.
Torn Brady ring a bell? It
doesn't take a genius to
determine the best guys
coming out of the draft.
After about the top 3 picks,
his predictions go out the
window. The man, his job,
and yes Aumiller his hair
are all overrated. Best hair
in the business goes to the
Barry Melrose mullet.
QULSTION 4
Aumiller: "Being an
Lagles fan, this is painful
to bring baek up, but I’m
picking T() without thinking
twice. ( 4 ) TO has a god
awful image problem (see
Roger (ioodell in question
t> I), but he shows up to play.
( 4 t) Ile has more TD’s.
more yards, and doesn’t quit
on his team. (t) He doesn’t
leave a game early and
doesn't take a play off w hen
he leels like it. ( -t ) Not 100
mention, who has been on a
winning team lately?”
(5 points)
Carroll: "This is tough
because they are both great
Wide outs and cancers in
the locker room. I have
to take Moss on this one
though. 1 will note that he
does quit on some plays
and some seasons but the
media circus that follows
TO around will make even
the best teams implode.
April 30, 2007
part 2
Moss's record ol distraction
pales in comparison to
that of the T() circus. (--)
McNabb mav not be the
most well adjusted but the
Fagles were a sound team
emotionally until TO came
to tow n and almost single
handedly turned a perennial
NFC Fast champ into a 6-10
team needing to rebuild just
to win the Wild Card while
playing in the NFC' Least
Division. CO
(0 points)
Mv Comments: "I'm a
huge I .<). supporter so my
answer is clearly T.(). Not
because I'm biased, not
because the man can rap.
not even because he can do
sit ups in his driveway and
get national attention. I'm
going to go with T.<). here
because of what he does
on the field. I le's the best
in the league when he's
playing at 100%. Yes, we
all hear about T.(). in the
media. What size shoes
he wears, what he got
For Christmas, and how
many sips of Gatorade he
drinks until his ulass is
empty. Fveryone says that
T.O. crav es the attention
ol'the media. They say
he is obsessed with it. Is
it just me. or is the media
obsessed with him? lie
never gets in trouble with
the law, never breaks any
league rules, yet he goes
out week after week and
produces. The man played
w ith a broken ankle in the
Super Howl. Ile played
with broken liimers and
still led the league in TD’s
in 06-07, yet the man is the
most hated wide receiver in
the league. Randv Moss has
served time in jail, knocked
a traffic control officer to
the ground by bumping her
w ith his ear, and smokes
more marijuana than Ricky
Williams. ()k, so not quite
that much. As my boy
Nelly would say, "Randy
Moss says, I play when 1
wanna.’’ T.O. is the easy
answer here what he does
on the held is unmatched,
and his oil'the held
problems don’t compete
with criminal acts and jail
time.
FINAL Rl SI LIS
Folks it appears that
Matthew Carroll has
dominated this edition of
Around the Horn beating
out Kris Aumiller 12-8.
Ladies and gentlemen,
before 1 allow Matthew
Carroll his moment of
fame, I would like to thank
Joshua Lggleston for his
cooperation and would
like to coimratulate him
in adv ance lor graduating
from this line l ’niv ersity. I
would also like to publicly
apologi/e for my derogatory
comments towards him in
the last edition. I attended
a game only to see a gold
glove effort by the elderly
left fielder. Mr. ( arroll is
indeed a two-way force
Now it’s time for Ins
Moment of Fame
;nt of fa ml
Carroll: "After the last
edition I felt my manhood
MOM l
was m question choosing
the sometimes blind
Aumiller over the now two
way player and new 5 hitter
Mr. Matthew ( arroll. Mam
spectators would even say
that on a rainy Saturday at
PSL Beaver I looked better
behind the plate for the two
innings I caught than the
great Mr. Aumiller. I think
we were all a little quick
to judge the v derail talent
that I possess. I think we all
owe me an apology for last
edition. I will start, sorry
me, you are a better baseball
talent than Mr. Aumiller.
Sarvcr you owe me the
biggest apology and as in
South Park 1 will be waiting
like the Reverend Jackson
for my apology