* Two matches watched this weekend, two 0-0 draws. Not exactly enthusiasm-building, but interesting. I definitely like Ian Darke and ESPN2’s coverage over Fox Soccer, but the latter is now in HD and that’s a nontrivial improvement over five years ago.
* seriously, the GOP’s man on a white horse is a Texas governor? This is the worst fucking joke I ever heard.
* this post brought to you by another go-round with the iPad. Blogging just to see what’s up; also need to try the Bluetooth keyboard on SBNation sites again.
* Texas A&M needs the SEC to give them the throw-weight to compete with Texas and their private network. The SEC needs Texas A&M not at all. For the Aggies to think the SEC would cast aside all thoughts of legal liability and divisional balance to throw open the doors says a lot more about the pathologies of Texans than about the practicalities of college football.
* Brooks Brothers now sells Vanderbilt merchandise INSERT YOUR JOKE HERE.
* Why does one always get the urge to spend money when money is tight? Even if – especially if – there’s nothing remotely justifiable to buy?