For a quick WTF, here’s a photo of John McGraw with a baby leopard in his arms. Even more amazing, he’s actually smiling.
I collaborated a tiny bit with PitcherHit8th. Yes, they’re a Cardinals blog and podcast but they do a good job over there and it’s worth a plug. If you’re a Redbird fan, check them out.
Interesting bit of digging by Illinois Loyalty. Seems that the firm that was hired by the University of Illinois to consult them on the search for a new Athletic Director (Parker Executive Search) was paid $90-105 grand by University of Tennessee to do the same job. No word on how much the U of I is paying but I bet we’re not getting a discount.
Finally, some are pushing for the Pirates to be the lucky (?) ones to move to the American League. What now, when they are having a winning season? The Pirates haven’t had a winning record this late in the season since 1999.