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More Browns, some Cavs

Pat McManamon — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:17:49 +0000

From Sunday's Beacon Journal.

For the record …

Pat McManamon — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:15:45 +0000

… those of you who get this will understand … I have never had a gingerbread latte in my life.

The Browns took George Kokinis' cell phone

Pat McManamon — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:01:15 +0000

The media and Delonte West

Pat McManamon — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:02:37 +0000

Cleveland Scene's fine sports blog (by Vince Grzegorek) does a fine job here discussing how the media covers Delonte West's situation. And no, it's not fine because I'm quoted. It's merely fine.

A chill went down my spine

Pat McManamon — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:59:33 +0000

Eric Mangini said today that he'd be involved — perhaps included is a better word — in the hiring of the Browns new GM.

A question … and a statement

Pat McManamon — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:42:03 +0000

Someone e-mailed this morning to say that all CBS announcers — Bill Cowher, Dan Marino, Shannon Sharpe and Boomer Esiason — called for Eric Mangini to be fired. The e-mail said they said he's not right for the job. I've been saying this for some time now, but I was curious if this is accurate. Did anyone see CBS yesterday, and did these three say these things?

As for the statement, it's time to hit the road from Chicago … and ponder the Browns on the way back. I ask: Is this fair? And is it fair to have a work day that consists of driving for five hours and then writing for five more? Alas, we push on.

Might be wise to blast the Bruce CDs … to prepare for his show, which is a mere eight days away! Not that anyone is counting.

More from Sunday against the Bears

Pat McManamon — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:34:52 +0000

Here is some more of what Randy Lerner, Jamal Lewis and Brady Quinn had to say after the Browns loss in Chicago.

Memo to all the folks commenting with different aliases

Pat McManamon — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:23:33 +0000

I enjoy the gag of signing on as Alan as much as anyone, but the bosses sent me this note. I include it to advise all my loyal and kind readers:

"We don't allow people to post under multiple names from the same IP address. So you may want to mention that if people continue posting under the same IP address — either impersonating others or doing it to further an internet fight — that their IP will be banned forever."

I don't make the rules. I just follow 'em.

Chad Ochocinco is hysterical

Pat McManamon — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:15:20 +0000

You have to love this guy for this idea – although the day may come when I regret supporting it.

In response to Drew

Pat McManamon — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:23:21 +0000

Drew wrote in a comment: "Pat, since you have been focused on the Browns and Indians the last few days, why not throw the Buckeyes into the mix; you know, to make us feel even better?"
Well OK then …
Here's my question: Do you think Terrelle Pryor regrets choosing Ohio State?
Feel better?