College of Idiots: Happy 25th Anniversary Ryno Day!

Finally a voice of reason. On the anniversary of the "Ryne Sandberg Game", Ryno appeared on the "Waddle and Silvy" show and was asked whether Sosa belongs in the Hall of Fame. "I don't think so," he said.

Here are some quotes:

"They use the word 'integrity' in describing a Hall of Famer in the logo of the Hall of Fame, and I think there are gonna be quite a few players that are not going to get in...

"I did admire the hard work he put in. He was one of the first guys down to the batting cage, hitting extra. I figured he was working out hard in the offseason to get bigger. It was just happening throughout the game, that even myself was blinded by what was really happening, maybe starting in the '98 season.

"Players participated in it and, as the names have come out, I think that they will be punished for that.

"I think it has to be spoken very loud and clear on the stance, and baseball needs to stand as they have.

"For the society, for the up-and-coming players and youth out there, I don't think those guys should be recognized at all."

Now, let's say someone else close to Sosa was asked about his "alleged" use. Let's just say maybe that guy is a manager as well. Let's just say that guy likes to chew tooth picks. Can you guess who I'm talking about?

Here are his quotes:

"The worst part for me is that I don't know what to tell my son.

"Who knows if it's real or not, and if it is real, still, what do you say?

"I had no way of telling because I had never seen it. They asked me the same thing in San Francisco. I don't think any manager knows."

If there was ever a case of classy versus ass-fucker, this would be it. Ryno's answer's are articulate, well thought-out and are harsh but fair. Dusty's answers are what his answers always are, no matter what the question is. First, he hides behind his son. Then he pleads ignorance and then denies it.

So GFY Dusty! I won't even bother with you anymore. This is Ryno's day. I suggest you celebrate by heading over to Thunder Matt's Saloon and reading my first post as an Intern for the Bartenders.

Go Cubs!