NASCAR has lost one of its ambassadors of the sport when stock car legend Benny Parson passed away.   Benny Parson was part of the broadcasting team for NASCAR's coverage on NBC.  He was good at providing insight and explaining what a bump draft” was and the different pit strategies during the race.  He provided novices like me a way to learn the sport quickly.  Thanks to Benny I can talk NASCAR with best of them. As my co worker Dave recently told me “For a Gordon fan……..Sarge you are pretty good”   That means allot because Dave is a die hard Earnhardt fan who loves Johnny Cash. 

R.I.P Benny Parsons

It has been awhile since we have had a true baller in DC.  Gilbert The Great or Agent Zero has sparked an interest in Wizards and put DC back on the map as far as respectability when it comes to being a legitimate NBA team. I no longer see people wearing other teams’ jerseys or cheering for players like Kobe, Lebron, Carmello, A.I. or Shaq when they come to town. Nor do the Wizards promote other teams’ superstars just to sell tickets. 

We got Gilbert Arenas.  Although it is early, if he continues to play like he has been playing. Gilbert can be a MVP.  I been through the hard times. I’ve seen Moses, Chris Webber, Rod Strickland, “Never Nervous” Pervis Ellison Jeff Malone, Mitch Richmond, Manute Bol.Ben Wallace and my two favorite player of all time Bernard King and Michael Jordan come and go. I have never given up on the Wizards/Bullets.  Year after year the I have been disappointed  in the Wizards.

Not now.  

Go Wizards

After two gulf wars, three presidents, six promotions, many bad hairs cuts and push ups. I have hit my 16 year mark.  Many have asked me “Sarge are you staying in past 20?”  my response….. “Hell Naw Hero!!!”  Besides let Barbara Boxer’s grandkids put on the uniform. I am done in less than four.  (unless my Country needs me)

16 years and 80 pounds later!! I still look good. 

My pointed ears are not that noticeable anymore.  Message to Barack Obama,  I too was picked on about my ears. (Get over it)