All-Star shenanigans
Well, I think I've just seen the greatest moment in Pro Bowl history. Nope, no big pass play or vicious tackle. Instead, Peyton Manning using the word "idiot" about four times (according to Dan Fouts) responding to Mike Vanderjagt's comments about the Colts' lack of passion. Nice to see Manning not play diplomat or anything, instead just absoultely ripping Vanderjagt for "getting liquored up and going on some show" to criticize the team. "Too bad, he's a very good kicker. He's given all kickers a bad name for a long time." In the midst of that truly excellent diatribe, Travis Henry scored a touchdown. That barely warranted a mention. Ah, the Pro Bowl.

On the other hand, it was a treat seeing Dany Heatley's breakthrough performance at the All-Star Game. Having Jaromir Jagr as a linemate doesn't hurt. But what seemed to be the case until recently, Heatley's team lost despite the heroics. I've come to think that the NHL All-Star Game keeps rising up the list as the most interesting All-Star Game. Setting off one period each for the goalies gives each of those players a nice set time frame to do their work (although it's usually ducking for cover with all of the shots). All of the other players can get a solid amount of work because of the rotation of lines. There may be little checking or penalties, but that probably helps the flow of the games. Plus, they are plans in place in case of a tie -- although in the case of the NHL, what's wrong with having a tie at the All-Star Game?