“We all know the Hall of Fame can be political in nature, so the same as any candidate running for office, the Broncos need to get out the vote for Terrell Davis. If I’m an NFL journalist, why should I vote for a player whose own team doesn’t even regard him in the same class as John Elway, Floyd Little or Frank Tripucka by retiring his number?
If the Broncos really are serious about getting Davis in the Hall of Fame, they should move his Ring of Fame induction to the Sunday night game against Pittsburgh and retire his number at the same time, then let owner Pat Bowlen use his influence to have NBC televise the ceremony to a national football audience.”
Erik, Parker
Kiz: You have a future as the campaign manager for struggling candidates, my good man. Next time your phone rings, don’t be surprised to hear the voice of Sen. John McCain on the line.
Seeing the big picture
“Have you seen ‘The Simpsons’ movie? The name Homer should be applied to Barry Bonds after breaking Hank Aaron’s record for career home runs. When critics point out how big Barry became in the late 1990s, they were mostly referring to muscle. Have you seen pictures of Aaron lately? The man is hugely overweight. Same for Tony Gwynn, the former San Diego Padres star.
“These guys were pure athletes, but at the end of their playing days they obviously indulged in too many doughnuts and what-not, without enough exercise. Not quite the role models needed to discourage more Americans from joining the obese of Generation XXL.”
Patrick, Laramie
Kiz: Seeing that sourpuss look on commissioner Bud Selig as he was forced to witness the record-tying homer of Barry Bonds, the uplifting exchange of words between Simpsons from the movie came to mind. Bart: “This is the worst day of my life.” Homer: “The worst day of your life so far.”
Significant slump
“The Rapids are mired in one of the worst slumps in professional Colorado sports history. Prior to their date with Houston on Saturday night, the Rapids had not won a Major League Soccer game since May 26, losing seven and tying three in that span. Imagine if the Avalanche or Rockies failed to win a game in more than two months.”
Dave, Longmont
Kiz: Beautiful game. Gorgeous new stadium. All marred by a crummy soccer team. Ain’t that a kick in the teeth?
Punt the publicity
“The feelings of relief after the guilty verdict in the trial involving the Northern Colorado football team stretch to all of Greeley. It was amazing how wide the story spread. I traveled to California, Missouri and Texas, and we were known as ‘the place where the player was stabbed.”‘
Bill, Briggsdale
Kiz: Don’t bring the Bears no more bad news. And, one day soon, let’s hope they’re known as a team that has actually won a Big Sky Conference football game.
Lynch a big hit
“Great article on Broncos safety John Lynch as a role model. I’m going to share it with my junior high literature classes when school starts.”
Terry, Goodland, Kan.
Kiz: Thanks, teach. Considering much of my academic career was spent on probation or in the principal’s office, my mother will be glad to hear that more than 40 years after dropping me off at kindergarten, her son finally earned a smiley face stamped on his homework.
Parting shot
And today’s parting shot is one broken-hearted baseball lover’s call as he watched Bonds go deep with No. 756.
“C*ngratulati*ns to B*rry B*nds on his acc*mplishment. B*nds is truly a st*r of these times, and deserves a st*r for his h*me run rec*rd.”
Chris, Louisville
