World serious notes …
Carmelo Anthony, when asked if he found motivation in LeBron James and Dwyane Wade taking their games to a higher level than his: “I’m not on their level? That’s an insult. That’s an insult, that’s all I can say. It’s an insult to say I’m not on their level. I motivate myself.
“I don’t look at them and say, ‘They’re doing good, now I want to do good.’ I don’t look at it like I’ve got to force it or do whatever. I just go out there and play my game. Whatever people say, people say, but I know I can play this game.” …
Remember early last season when the Nuggets were among the NBA’s worst teams from beyond the 3-point arc? They’ve made 32-of-77 (.416) in the preseason, among the league’s best. …
True story. Before CU’s season started, Gary Barnett was asked if tight end Joe Klopfenstein could be a third- or fourth-
rounder in the NFL draft. “Oh, he might be better than that,” Barnett said.
Sure enough, the Hair Apparent, ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr., has Klopfenstein ranked 18th on his latest Big Board, which encompasses the top 25 draft prospects, sans underclassmen. …
Just wondering: They’ve got 10-day contracts in the NBA. With Todd Bertuzzi rolling into town any minute now, you figure the Avs could sign Peter Worrell to a 72-hour deal? …
Talk about a trip down memory lane. It will be 1 versus 2 on Saturday when Oklahoma and Nebraska get it on in Lincoln. As in, the combined points for the two teams in the “also receiving votes” section of the AP and coaches’ polls: OU 1, Nebraska 2. …
Sure, the BCS might screw it up, but it sure looks like USC and Texas will play for the national championship. If so, PinnacleSports.com has established the Trojans as 5 1/2-point favorites. Southern Cal would be favored by 7 1/2 over Virginia Tech, and Texas would be 2 1/2-point favorites over the Hokies. …
Not that I’m in the doghouse at home, but I’ll be spending Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve covering the Broncos. And you thought Arbor Day wasn’t an excuse for a party. …
According to an Associated Press poll, 40 percent of baseball fans favor dumping the DH. Responded David Thomas of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, “Meanwhile, 100 percent of Rangers fans favor finding pitchers who can pitch.” …
Houston, we have a problem, and it’s the guy under center. David Carr against the Colts: 48 yards passing, three fumbles, five sacks, one interception. … Oh, before I forget, will the last man standing in Green Bay please turn out the lights on the Packers’ season? …
Blowing a fourth-quarter lead at Giants Stadium wasn’t the only bad thing to happen to the Broncos over the weekend. The Chiefs won at Miami, where the Broncos lost their opener. In the end, that could win the West for K.C. …
Just about everything could be finer than to be a 49er. To wit: The Niners have allowed 212 points in six games and are on pace for 565. The NFL record for most points allowed in a season is 533 by the 1981 Colts. …
I see where Red Wings antagonist Kris Draper took a puck to the eye the other day. At least that’s the rumor. With a mug like that, how would anyone know? …
We can’t be sure, of course, but feel free to assume that Pacers bad boy Ron Artest is the first athlete ever to land on the cover of Sports Illustrated and Penthouse in the same week. …
And finally, happy birthday to Terrell Davis, who turns 33 on Friday. In case you didn’t notice, no one is wearing number 30 for the Broncos these days. Says here it ought to stay that way.
Catch Jim Armstrong from 6-9 a.m. during “The Press Box” on ESPN 560 AM. He can be reached at 303-820-5452 or jmarmstrong@denverpost.com.
