Random Thoughts (November 6, 2007)

Great news from the Red Sox. The team has agreed with Curt Schilling on a one-year contract worth $8-million (with an additional $5-million in incentives). Good signing for the Red Sox and a smart move for Schilling, who could have made more money on the open market but will pitch in the comfort of Fenway as he makes a final push for another World Series as well as the Hall of Fame... The Patriots are 9-0 and the talk of an undefeated season gains momentum. With their 24-20 defeat of the Colts in Indianapolis on Sunday, the Pats have only three more "challenges" on their way to 16-0 -- the Steelers (in Foxboro) and the Ravens and Giants (on the road). The other four games are against the Eagles, Bills, Jets and Dolphins. I hate to say it but the Patriots will finish 16-0. However, it is more important for the Pats to finish the season holding up the Lombardi Trophy than it will be to run the table. I don't doubt for one second that Belichick and the team believe that is the case... From UNH offensive coordinator to OC at Oregon to head honcho at a Pac-10 school. What a story that would (will?) be... I really hope BC runs the table in the ACC (at Maryland and Clemson, at home against Miami and then the ACC Championship game) and makes it to the Orange Bowl. The Eagles have a very fickle following locally and a run to a BCS bowl game would make people take notice that BC is a legitimate program. It would also help Jeff Jagodzinski recruiting efforts -- especially down south... My early Final Four prediction: North Carolina, Kansas, Memphis and Indiana... Kevin Garnett is a joy to watch. The NBA brand of hoops might not be to your liking but the passion that KG plays with is Cowens-like. The triumvirate of Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen just might keep the Duck Boats busy come late June... Enjoy reruns of The Office on TBS tonight