This Ain’t Your Diddy’s NASCAR
“They oughta fine that son of a bitch and suspend him the rest of the year, I say.” Strong words issued by a man in a late season championship hunt after being taken out while leading the race by someone out of the championship picture. If you guessed those were Joey Logano’s words following this week’s Martinsville race, you’d be completely wrong. No, those were the words of Dale Earnhardt, following the Fall 1989 North Wilkesboro race, after he and Ricky Rudd got tangled up in a “quintessential” NASCAR moment.1 I didn’t have to look up that quote, it sticks out in my memory, among the many former great moments of a former great sport. Cable TV was still fairly new, so hearing Dale saying a cuss word on TV was a pretty big deal for me. It was my Steve Harvey’s Sister Odell moment. I don’t think I’ve missed a Cup race since.
Local college will not change Joos name, mascot
SUFFOLK-Suffolk State University president Jenn Tyle reiterated Wednesday her long-held insistence that she won’t change the University’s “Joo” mascot, in the face of criticism from anyone that’s remotely Jewish or anyone who may find it offensive.
“I respect the opinions of those who disagree,” Tyle wrote in a letter to students, faculty and alumni. “But we cannot ignore our 100 year history, or the strong feelings of most of our alumni base throughout the country. After 100 years, the team name ‘Joos’ continues to hold the memories and meaning of where we came from, who we are, and who we want to be in the years to come.”
Local High School player wanted on and off field
SUFFOLK – If you’ve been to a St. Augustine Good Touch/Bad Touch Academy game lately, you’ve been in for a treat. Anthony Thomas, 18, of Suffolk, or “Tony T.” as he prefers to be called, is making quite a name for himself on and off the football field. Thomas leads the Jesus Loves the Little Children and 8 Man Football conferences in both touchdowns and rushing yards. In just his last game against the Children of the Poor Academy out of Dinwiddie, Thomas ran for 295 yards and 7 touchdowns, while making 14 tackles and an interception in the Good Touch/Bad Touch Academy’s 85-75 win. “I just go out there and try to make plays, like Coach says,” said Thomas. “My two down lineman were really opening up some holes and I was getting in the secondary on every carry. I just got to thank my Mom and God for this performance.”
Chester Hardy turned down for coaching job
COURTLAND—Southampton County School officials have turned down former felon and current pervert Chester Hardy for the assistant to the head high school volleyball coach and trainer position.
Hardy, a 1998 graduate, was recently paroled from the Greensville Correctional Facility after serving time for making lewd gestures towards participants during a Virginia Beach Women’s Beach Volleyball tournament in 2006. Since his parole, Hardy had spent the past several years attending every girls Volleyball game, home and away. On Friday, Hardy was told he is not a finalist for the position.
SEC West to Join NFC West, NFC West to be relegated
In a move that surprised few, the SEC West joined the NFL on Thursday, sending shockwaves throughout the College and Professional Football landscape. Fresh off its umpteenth National Championship that showcased two teams from the same power conference division, the SEC West decided to make the move after the invitation was extended by Roger Goodell.
SHS Lady Indians Honor Longtime Fan
Over the years, the Southampton Volleyball team has seen players and coaches come and go. One constant that has remained the same, however, is one man. Chester Hardy has been attending Girls Volleyball matches ever since he can remember. Win or lose, Mr. Hardy can always be seen in his own section for every game wearing his “lucky” brown trench coat, always in his now famous pose of having his hands thrust deeply into his pants’ pockets at all times. Known for his intensity during the games, other fans have learned to allow him his own section to himself. “He just gets really excited when the girls come out” Coach Sue Phyllis said.