Sir Creep

Frank Kush, the fearsome coach who transformed Arizona State from a backwater football program into a powerhouse, died Thursday. He was 88. Kush was 176-54-1 with the Sun Devils from 1958 to 1979. His teams won two Border Conference and seven Western Athletic Conference titles. Arizona State won the Peach Bowl in 1970 and the first three Fiesta Bowls. His 1970 team was 11-0, and the 1975 squad went 12-0, capped by a 17-14 Fiesta Bowl victory over Nebraska, and finished a program-best No. 2 in the country. SC

Still haven't heard of either. Well done.

Gabe Pressman, the senior correspondent for WNBC-TV and the indefatigable dean of New York’s television reporters, who chased breaking news, interviewed countless celebrities and covered the hoopla of politics, protests and parades for more than six decades, died early Friday morning in New York. He was 93 and lived in Manhattan. SC

Ginger Rogers started looking for a new dance partner 30 years ago. (Fred Astaire - 88)

As a member of the Wikipedia (USA) Board of Directors, I take great offence to that characterization, and DEMAND a retraction. SC

Yeah, but there's no Quett in him.

If only his brothers would have been sexually abused, they'd be with us today.

At 95 you don't get Alzheimer's. You get Exactlytherightstateofmentaldeteriorationheimer's. I can see why they just say Alzheimer's now. That shit don't fit on the hospital forms or death certificates. SC

Grammy winning Portland jazz musician and instructor Thara Memory has died at 68. Memory suffered from diabetes (wouldn't it have been rich if it was Alzheimer's?) and had been in poor health in recent years. Memory left behind an impressive legacy of music ---- but more recently had been indicted by a Multnomah County grand jury on eight counts of third-degree sex abuse, two of attempted sexual abuse, and for harassment. Police said last February that there may be other victims. The status of the case Monday was not immediately available. Memory won a Grammy with his former student Esperanza Spalding in 2013 for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalists for the song "City of Roses" from her album "Radio Music Society." I think the status of the case is well known now. SC

Go on a treasure hunt.

I know as a FACT a few trees around where I live have had sex. SC

J.M. Barrie would be a boy who wouldn't grow up anymore 80 years ago, age 77.

Alzheimer's? I am not speaking medically, but rather common-sensically. The ALZ in Alzheimer's means old. It's a regressive DISEASE that afflicts someone who isn't terribly elderly, but who's mind goes. To me, that is Alzheimer's. Betty White is in her 90s. It is absurd to pin a regressive DISEASE to the mind of a 95-year old who starts having NATURAL brain regression....of say....oh I don't know....a FUCKING NINETY FIVE YEAR OLD. It's not unexpected, in fact NOT having some memory loss would be unexpected. I guess the bottom line is that Sir Creep is saying it's impossible for someone 95 years old to suffer from Alzheimer's. Rather, they suffer from being 95. I welcome all other opinions. Basically so I can get a good chuckle. SC

This was the same storm that had baseball size hail in Odessa. SC

110 F today in Pecos, TX. Throw on some coveralls and a hardhat and enjoy! Been 103-108 F all week really. Tied a record high yesterday 109. Good times. SC

Dick Howser became the first of what would be 3 Kansas City Royals from the 1980s to develop a brain tumour. Pitchers Dan Quisenberry and Ken Brett would be the others. 'Howser bout a brain tumour, Dick?' - 30 years ago, age 51.

Rodney King would avoid being beaten by police once and for all 5 years ago, age 47.

Well let's not miss out on a good money-making opportunity! 'Shawshank' tree merchandise made from the wood of the huge oak tree -- that fell over after severe storm damage -- will be on sale Saturday in Mansfield, Ohio. Items from the fallen tree include key chains and magnets ($40), mini rock hammers ($85), bottle openers ($130), and shadow boxes with an inscription of Andy's note to Red ($500). SC

Mark Coronado, president of the Cactus League (the spring training league for teams in the western states, vs the Grapefruit League in Florida for teams in the eastern states), dead at 59. SC

Well now he gets his chance. SC

Mowing the lawn with a zero-turn mower that had other ideas. SC

Oh I agree. And to be fair it was only a couple whiners, but still....the things one has to put up with.

Marine Corps Capt. Arthur J. Jackson, who received the Medal of Honor for killing 50 Japanese soldiers and silencing a dozen enemy pillboxes during the World War II battle of Peleliu, and almost two decades later was forced out of the service after covering up his slaying of an alleged Cuban spy, died June 14 in Boise, Idaho. He was 92. The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announced the death but did not provide a cause. RIP, and thank you for your service (I know that irks a couple of you SMFH). SC

How come we didn't hear about his 'battle with pancreatic cancer' before? I hate these families and/or celebs who won't spill the beans. Privacy....screw your privacy. TELL THE MEDIA! Anyway....RIP. SC

OLJs daughter Chloe Lattanzi posts a photo chock full of eating disorder troubles ramping up. SC