Random Thought of the Day

Topic----Cows and illegal immigration

Is it just me, or does anyone else find it amazing that our Government can track a single cow born in Canada almost three years ago, right to the stall where she sleeps in the state of Washington? And, they tracked her calves right to their stalls. But they are unable to locate 11 million illegal aliens wandering around our country. Maybe we should give each of them a cow?

What do you guys think out there?

You go girls...

The University of South Carolina "Lady" Gamecocks Softball team, is ranked No. 21 in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association's final softball poll of the 2007 season. The poll was released this past week.

Also last week, USC capped off the season with a No. 24 ranking in the ESPN.com/USA Softball poll.

Blake's summer work outs seem to be going well

Friday Joke of the Day

MEXICAN OLYMPIC TEAM

Q: Why does Mexico have such a bad Olympic Team?

A: Everyone who can run, jump, climb or swim has already crossed the border.

Ex-Gamecock reaches majors

{Source: Greenville News} Former University of South Carolina infielder Kevin Melillo has reached the major leagues.

The Oakland Athletics today called up Melillo to replace outfielder Milton Bradley, whom the team removed from its roster by designating him for assignment.

Melillo had been playing for the Athletics' Class AAA affiliate in Sacramento, Calif. He was hitting .267 with seven homers and 40 runs batted in.

We here at the LOHD wish him success!

Funny Ravenel Video...

With any scandel there will be You Tube videos.

Here is a Ravenel Remix video on YOUTUBE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EupDOxtpj_U

Sparky needs a Job...

USC’s former head coach Sparky Woods is looking for a job these dayz. Anyone got any leads for him?

Coach Woods record at USC from 1989-93 was 24-28-3 record. After getting the "boot," he would hop around the SEC, and most recently was the running backs coach under Mike Shula at Alabama. But, since Shula got canned, all of his assistants have found employment elsewhere.
Except for Sparky Woods. I know it is hard to believe.

Sparky hoping to harvest new job soon [The Huntsville Times]

Anyone what a tall glass of Cucumber?

{AP report} Japanese are staying cool as a cucumber this summer with "Pepsi Ice Cucumber" — a new soda based on the crisp green gourd.

The soft drink, which hit stores this week in Japan, doesn't actually have any cucumber in it — but has been artificially flavored to resemble "the refreshing taste of a fresh cucumber."

"We wanted a flavor that makes people think of keeping cool in the summer heat," Pepsi spokesman stated. "We thought the cucumber was just perfect."

The mint-colored soda is on sale just for the summer and only in Japan.

LOHD fans what do you think about a glass of cucumber?

USC Baseball losing its' Players to the Pros

South Carolina left-handed starter Arik Hempy has agreed to a contract with the Chicago Cubs, the school said today. Hempy, a junior, was taken in the 17th round by the Cubs in the Major League Baseball draft earlier this month. Hempy spent the first few weeks of the season recovering from reconstructive “Tommy John” surgery he had on his left elbow in April 2006.
He made 13 starts for the Gamecocks, going 7-3 with a 3.58 earned-run average.

Hempy joins two other South Carolina juniors who gave up their final year with the Gamecocks to go pro. Travis Jones joined the Atlanta Braves’ organization, while starting pitcher Harris Honeycutt went to the Cincinnati Reds. Jones was taken in the draft’s seventh round by Atlanta, while Honeycutt was selected by the Reds in the 10th round. The junior college transfer hit 18 home runs and led the Gamecocks with 83 hits. Jones also hit .318 with 14 doubles, two triples and 68 runs batted in. He also had a team-leading 13 stolen bases.

South Carolina coach Ray Tanner also expects junior reliever Wynn Pelzer to forgo his final year. Pelzer was taken in the ninth round by San Diego.

Kyle Greenwalt, a University of South Carolina baseball signee, has decided instead to play professional baseball in the Houston Astros organization. The right-handed pitcher from Harleysville, Pa., was a 20th-round draft pick of the Astros in the Major League draft two weeks ago. Greenwalt is the third USC recruit for next season to sign a pro contract, joining infielder Austin Gallagher (Dodgers) and outfielder L.V. Ware (Braves).

Losing all of these guys above hurts! I hate to see Jones go the most, I think he could have been a big time star next year. Also losing our pitchers hurts we need those guys badly....Tanner has some work to do next year.

What are your thoughts? Team Outlook for 08?