Caught on the fly: in the endless stream of conroversy out of Columbus, it now has been learned that when he was a Buckeye, Craig Krenzel had unlimited access to Jim Tressel's collection of sweater vests

Sporting News, The, Nov 29, 2004

An old-age question

When Barry Bonds captured yet another N.L. MVP last week, he became the oldest player ever to win the award. Oh, and in wrapping up other age-related news from the 2004 Giants, Edgardo Alfonzo became the oldest player ever to he listed as being 31.

Undoubtedly, he was Listening to a solo act

Citing a violation of its dress code, the NBA has told Vince Carter that during pregame warmups he no longer can wear headphones and listen to his iPod. During games, though, Carter still plans to listen to meFirst.

If he thinks he still can play, then he's the secretary of state of denial

It is expected that he Senate will easily confirm George W. Bush's appointment of Condoleezza Rice as secretary of state, as well as overwhelmingly recommend the retirement of Jerry Rice. SCOT APPLEWHITE / AP

Look for the newest flavor: poisoned ivy

The Wrigley Company announced last week that it has purchased a number of candy brands from Kraft Foods, including Life Savers, for $1.48 billion. Really now, don't you think Wrigley is home to enough high-priced choking hazards?

NOW THAT WAS OFFENSIVE

ABC issued an apology for airing a provocative Monday Night Football intro, which featured Terrell Owens, Nicollette Sheridan and other cast members from the network's hit drama, Desperate Housewives. That's fine and all, but where's the apology for showing us the Cowboys?

You have to admit, this whole system really is goofy

Mickey Mouse will handle the coin flip at the Rose Bowl in January. It is uncertain, however, whether other BCS officials will handle these ceremonial duties at the Orange, Fiesta and Sugar Bowls.