I was wrong, the saga did not end yesterday. I now feel a lot better about the situation; now I am skeptical instead of cynical.
Cropp Blocks Council Vote On Stadium – The Post
D.C. Council Chairman Linda W. Cropp says that she has found investors to put $350 million down for the ballpark to take advantage of what Stephen M. Green, the mayor’s point man for baseball, called a tax loophole. Cropp also said that if this did not work, she would support the mayor’s plan. That might be great news, but she said that in September too. For the next two weeks, Mayor Williams needs to keep his seven council members on board.
Council puts off vote on ballpark – The Wash. Times
Some notable quotes:
“We are still offering Major League Baseball a new stadium, and on the site they prefer,” said Mrs. Cropp, who publicly has backed three different ballpark plans in less than a week. “But this will allow for more time for review of my plan, which I believe will offer substantial tax savings to the residents of this city…
During the 1990s, Mr. Gross served as legal counsel to T. Conrad Monts, who engaged in a lengthy and bitter legal battle with city officials over renovations to the John A. Wilson Building.
“If this is who is involved [with Mrs. Cropp], this is not a good thing,” Mr. Williams said. “[The Wilson] Building ended up being one of the worst real-estate deals we ever did. Why would we want to go back to the same person? To do so in the dead of night is just wrong.”
My gut says the Cropp plan will not fly and they will vote on the original plan instead.
Stadium Backers In Line for Reward – The Post
How would George W. Bush put it — Tony Williams is using a lot of his political capital. In fact, I think getting this ballpark built would use just about all of hizzoner’s political capital, making a third term unlikely. I (with my three whole poli-sci classes) think/hope he realizes that fact.
Expos to Release Plans For 2005 Season Tickets – The Post
Good news on the actual baseball front. I know at least two people that are getting season tickets and others who want to get partial plans.
Delay by council surprises some GMs – The Wash. Times
Speaking of skepticism…
Tom Knott – Cropp goes the weasel – The Wash. Times
If there is a hatchet man in the D.C. sports pages it is Knott, though Mike Wise seems eager to take that role on for The Post. He accurately calls out Cropp and makes his typical criticisms of D.C. politics and the political party involved.
A CANDID PATERNO?
Paterno press conference transcript: 11/9/04 – Post-Gazette
The whole transcript, sounds like he was in a better mood, he must of gotten knocked on the head or something…
Paterno receives stitches after blow to head – CDT
Wow, on the same day as Myron Cope’s head injury. What are the odds?
Paterno standing fast that he will return next season – CDT
I wish I could be excited about him coming back. What about Jay Paterno? If he leaves, I will feel much better. I do not expect Galen Hall to be around though.
More from the Post-Gazette: Paterno won’t be intimidated to quit.
Paterno on Morelli: He’ll play this week – CDT
I will believe it when I see it.
More from the Post-Gazette: Penn State Notebook, 11/10/04: Robinson’s versatility hampers his progress.
Derek Levarse – Hope for Penn State lost after BC game – The Collegian
I lost hope after the Iowa game when the offense got shut out and an incredible defensive effort was completely wasted.
Bob Flounders – A down year…in a down year – Patriot-News
Another column about how much we stink.
Also see: THE PENN STATE HOT LIST – Patriot-News
YOI!
Myron Cope released from hospital, to skip one game – Post-Gazette
Good news for Stillers fans. He will skip the next game, against the Brownies though, which just helps support my theory that Pittsburgh will lose. Big Ben will throw 2 INTs too.
MO TROUBLE FOR THE OHIO STATE
Geiger denies Clarett’s allegations – Buckeye Buzz
Sport’s most annoying individual, Maurice Clarett (okay, second most, I forgot about TERR-uhl Owens), is back with accusations of The Ohio State breaking all the rules, which is further proof that the Buckeyes sold their sole to the great deceiver to win that national championship.