A game for the ages

For Maddie's 14th birthday present, I took her to last night's Sabres game. It was one for the ages.

I will get to the happy recap later today.

Second Person, the new Third Person

You know me, I've always been all about doing what is best for Greg Connors.

And jocks who talk about themselves in the third person have always been all about themselves.

But what are we to make of guys who talk about themselves in the second person?

Tony Dungy on Monday said he will remain as coach of the Indianapolis Colts.

Said Dungy:

"Obviously, you want to come back. You want to defend the title. We've got such a great group of guys, that that's eventually what draws you back every year."

I mean, what's the deal? Is it modesty, false or otherwise? It seems like everyone in sports is doing it now. That don't make it right, though.

Director's Cut

All systems go

I had an unexpected stay at Buffalo General Hospital on Wednesday night, due to some concerns about a possible cardiology "event." The concerns were unfounded, though. I had a nuclear stress test today, in the hospital, and the old ticker seems to be doing a fine job.

I went to give a special shout-out to Dr. Dominic Lipome, who really took charge of things for me in the hospital and got my test done earlier than expected, which allowed me to come home tonight. Nice job, doc.

His brain hurts

Ted Johnson of the New England Patriots told the New York Times about the sad state of his health since retiring from football. Johnson's post-concussion symptoms include depression and memory loss.

Johnson also told the newspaper that coach Bill Belichick went against doctors' recommendations and put Johnson back on the field a short time after the linebacker suffered a concussion.