Grad school has been consuming much time I would normally spend on this blog, so I apologize for the extremely long delays between posts. I cannot predict an uptick in blogging here, but I can post what I can when I can, anyway. So here goes!
- Jay Nordlinger is, hands-down, my favorite political writer. Unlike most who write about politics, Jay displays in his columns an irrepressible humanity, a love of beauty, and a rare sincerity. He is, quite simply, terribly normal. His expression of conservatism is not a series of logical arguments that forth a political doctrine, but a window into the heart of a person who lives conservative values each day. And really, isn't conservatism about life and values anyway, and not doctrine? Read his stuff at http://www.nationalreview.com/, already!
- Michigan did manage to defeat Miami (Ohio), if underwhelmingly. I keep hearing that Steven Threet was outperformed by Nick Sheridan. Threet had his problems connecting with open receivers downfield--in the same sense that Varrus encountered some difficulties in the Teutoberg Forest (classics zing!) (Threet, give me back my touchdowns! I need to stop.)--but that option isn't even there with Sheridan. Not only that, but Threet seems to make better decisions than Sheridan, even out of the zone read play. I think Threet will eventually find those receivers, and he's the starter. At any rate, the real problems are in blocking: the offensive line is riddled with injuries, and the wide receivers are struggling in their new role as downfield blockers. These things will improve with reps, but it remains to be seen how effective the offense can conceivably be against major-conference teams.
- The defense is not a huge worry.
- John McCain is coming back in a big way. The latest indication? The Intrade Market Odds, which once had Arizona's senior senator down 20-30 points, now give him a 6-percent edge. Is it any wonder that the media are melting down?
- Speaking of which: Obama's skid is greatly satisfying, but not moreso than the media's Palin huffery. Men are revealed most in the sudden, unguarded moments of great emotion, and their immediate and natural condescension gave Americans a look at what their true colors: all blue. Happily, in more ways than one.
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