Report: Favre "tired of Phelps", denies owning pit bulls

In a bizarre postgame interview this evening, Brett Favre said he was "tired of that punk from Baltimore stealing the headlines" and denied that he owns pit bulls. Favre failed to throw an interception in six pass attempts against the Redskins, but was in mid-season form by forcing some throws into coverage. During the postgame interview, Favre was asked if he watches the Olympics. He launched into a tirade. "I'm tired of that punk from Baltimore stealing all the headlines. Look, I came to Minnes-- I mean New York - to win. At my age, I have to stay focused. I don't have time for other things. I barely have time to text Peter King and get a restraining order for Wendi Nix. I don't have time for running a pit bull kennel, and I don't know why anyone would accuse me of that, either."

When asked for more details about the accusations, Favre declined comment and left the press room. John Clayton is contacting Favre's cousin's stepsister's brother-in-law for more information from the family.

Stolen thoughts 8-16-08

The Sooners are shuffling DB spots again. I am not a fan of the constant shuffling of DBs. I feel like it contributes to those plays where we completely blow coverage, since the safety was just playing CB two weeks ago sometimes. With so many returning starters at the QB position this year, changing positions in the secondary has to put the secondary at a disadvantage.

Jacque Taylor is a TT doubter for the same reason I am.

SI has a great eight pic slideshow of Phelps victory in the 100M butterfly last night.

Jarboe Signs with Troy

This means he will play in Oklahoma - Stillwater, that is - later this year. A real journalist would actually look at the OSU schedule and give you the exact date. But I'm watching the Olympics and tired.

On a related Boone State note, the dip in the price of oil has apparently delayed the Boone State indoor practice facility. I wish this fund would have been in place earlier in the decade to load up on Enron stock.

Our Long National Nightmare has Ended

The news broke yesterday that Reveille VIII has been chosen. Fortunately for us here at LandThieves, Reveille VII was able to use his inside connections at Cash Machine U to obtain a picture of the new Aggie mascot. Because of the secrecy around the process, Reveille VIII remains masked until the big unveiling in late August.

Stolen Thoughts 8-12-08

• One of West Virginia's attorney's is foregoing his $109k of legal fees, and believes he "helped unify the state".
• Doug at Hey Jenny Slater has his 2008 motivational posters for the SEC up. They're like mine for the Big 12, but funnier.
• Apparently Bob Stoops had some offensive lyrics on his web site. I didn't know he had a website. When going to http//www.bobstoops.com, I end up at the SoonerSports football page. Since Stoops has not been arrested for packing heat on campus, I'm sure some minor disciplinary action will be sufficient.
• Troy University coach Larry Blakeney is my choice for preseason Coach of the Year. When asked if he thought the Troy-Boone State game this year was a "revenge" game, Blakeney responded, "They might have a bonfire and burn some of T. Boone's money to get ready for the game." T Boone is not in favor of burning his paper for energy sources, but he is an advocate for wind, as long as your tax dollars are helping.

Scrimmages Closed

The scrimmages Stoops did close
Why he did that? No one knows.
Can DeMarco still run?
Did Sam peak in year one?
This topic is making me doze.

Around the NFL

Was wondering this a.m. how some Sooners are faring...

• Vikings LB Rufus Alexander blew his knee out last year 1/4 into his first Vikes preseason game. Reports from various sources Fox Sports, MVN and the Daily Norseman are mixed on his chances for a spot on the roster this season.
• Dusty Dvoracek continues to battle injuries for the Bears.
• Malcolm Kelly had minor knee surgery. The only minor surgery is a surgery that's not your own.
• The Daily Norseman doesn't expect CB Marcus Walker to make the final roster.
• Dan Cody is injured again.
• Travis Wilson (Browns WR) and Reggie Smith (Niners DB) are making positive impressions.

Overall, this Sooners and NFL blog is a great blog for tracking Sooners as they get injured in the NFL.