Oh well, the Chicago Tribune had some explaining to do

... also, when Dewey took it on the chin from President Truman.  

So, in this same spirit of taking personal accountability for one's gaffes, I knew what my Blog said when I signed it.  I hereby apologize to the formerly fightin Christians of Elon University. Calling them slimy eels was locker room fodder that in all likelihood inspired and motivated their players to ring up a cool 56 points on DC, while holding the 'Cats scoreless.     

Now, on a more positive note, ND got off to a marvelous start, crushing U. of Nevada, and Middlebury remains unbeaten.  The Panthers will be undefeated until at least September 26th when they open their season against the Bowdoin Bears of Maine.  Its it a welcome change from the semi-pros of the BCS conferences, who play a game or two before school for real students even starts?