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I didn’t write yesterday because I was sick. A bunch of us thought it would be a good idea to have a party at Tom’s on Sunday, and yada, yada, yada, I got home at midnight and threw up. That reminds me…I need to call the carpet cleaners.
Every MLK Holiday, I am reminded of a bad beat. The day was January 15, 1990. I had a losing weekend betting football, and decided to “double-up” on the NBA contest between the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks on Monday.
I bet the “Over” which was 217. The game was tied at 106 with one-tenth of a second left in regulation, and the Knicks had the ball. That’s :00.1! I fart longer than that.
During a time-out, everyone prepared for what was seen as the only possible outcome – Overtime. With the total resting at 212, all I needed was six points in OT to win.
When play resumed, the Knicks’ Mark Jackson threw the ball inbounds to Trent Tucker. Tucker then turned around, and hit a three pointer before the buzzer, giving the Knicks the win, 109-106.
The following season the NBA implemented what is known as “The Trent Tucker” rule. It states, “NO LESS THAN :00.3 must expire on the game clock when a player secures possession of an inbounds pass and then attempts a field goal.”
The Bulls filed an official protest with the NBA about the play, but it was disallowed. I also filed an official protest with my bookie, but he told me to pay up.
Stupidity Tax Offense: Pronouncing the word “Ask” as “Ax.” Cha Ching! $10.
– Bill Clinton has a dream.
– Hillary Clinton has a new fragrance as heard on the Bob and Tom Show.
Hello. Hello. Hello.