National Lampoons Sports Minute (or so)
Issue date: 3/5/07 Section: Sports
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In football, the Philadelphia Eagles gave backup quarterback A.J. Feeley a three year extension. The only person more surprised than Jeff Garcia was A.J. Feeley. Donovan McNabb was thrilled, as there's no chance Feeley will outperform him.
Ohio State's basketball team credits their top ranking in part to a motivational speech by Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressell. Expected in March is part two of the lesson, entitled "Coping with Postseason Disappointment."
On the same night, Kobe Bryant hit 21 free throws and Shaquille O'Neal passed the 25,000 point mark. Kobe said he is looking forward to 25,000 career points, and Shaq said he is looking forward to 21 career free throws.
Wrestler Rulon Gardner sidestepped death for a third time after a plane crash. We're hoping Gardner will be just as lucky later this week when he has drinks with Howard K. Stern.
And the famous 1909 Honus Wagner tobacco card sold for $2.35 million, just $2.35 million more than a Walt Weiss rated rookie. The buyer paid $1 million more than the card is allegedly worth, so he was immediately hired by the Texas Rangers. The card was co-owned by Wayne Gretzky, who sold the collector's item so his wife wouldn't lose it in a poker game.
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