While I have gotten a few hits from Wasilla, Alaska during the past few months, I really didn't think they were coming from the Palin household.  However, after hearing the name of Bristol Palin's baby boy (even though I was short a 'p') I have to think sandiegosportsguy.com may very well be a must-read for Sarah and the kids. Back on September 2nd I wrote the following:



Sarah Palin's future son-in-law, Levi Johnston, is about to become a household name.  I agree that a candidate's children should be off limits, particularly if they are minors.  However, I couldn't help but notice that the Palins like offbeat names beginning with the letters T-R (e.g. Track & Trig).   So, as a public service I'm going to offer my opinion on some possible names for Sarah, Bristol, and Levi to consider:


Ruled Out:

Tryst
Trough
Tragic
Trampoline (I happen to like this one, but the nickname just wouldn't fly)
Trick


In The Running:

Trade
Trait
Tranquil
Treat  (Mr. Williams will be pleased)
Trance
Train
Trap
Tram
Truth
Trip
Tribe
Trek
Trout
Trio


My Top 5 Recommendations: 

Tree (Wayne Rollins has given his blessing)
Trail
Tribe
Troop
Trellis






What follows is the final Fantasy Focus of 2008.  In the Landon League right now, Paper Tiger/Team of Destiny/House of Cards is clinging to a very slim two point lead over Charlie V/I Just Traded Rodney Stuckey.  Team Sarah Palin is sitting pretty in 3rd place waiting to pounce.   Today's fantasy lesson is very simple: avoid drafting a team of injury-prone players.  Here are the ten best guys on the House of Cards roster:

Chris Paul
O.J. Mayo
Yao Ming
Rashard Lewis
Tony Parker
Tracy McGrady
Jermaine O'Neal
Shaquille O'Neal
Nene Hilario
Luke Ridnour
 

On paper this looks like a very solid squad that will be in contention to win it all.  However, in reality it's a team with Chris Paul, O.J. Mayo and a slew of players that are very likely to miss long stretches of time.  It's always worth the risk of drafting one or two injury-prone guys each year but when you load up with seven or eight then you're only asking for trouble...






I'm not really sure if I'll have a chance to squeeze in a quick post tomorrow.  If not, Happy New Year to all and I'll talk to you again in 2009!!