I HAVE BEEN ACTIVATED FROM THE DL, CH GIRLS WIN

I have been activated from the DL, since being on the shelf since November 25 I have been able to do little or no exercise but now I can. I still can't go 100% but being able to run some is better than nothing, I think I will stay on the treadmill for the next week or so before I venture back outside. The CH girls basketball team bounced back from Thursdays loss with a 65-59 win over Mills Godwin on Friday, the Colonials will play Highland Springs today at noon in there final game of 2007. The Richmond Renegades woes continued last night at the RC, the Gades built a 2-0 lead after the 1st period but were unable to hold on to the lead. The Gades fell to Huntsville in the SO 4-3, th Gades will be in Knoxville tonight. I went down to Wal-Mart this morning and there were allot of last minute shoppers on the loose, I didn't see any fellow bloggers though, I did get some glazed donuts though. There are three college bowl games today and one NFL game, the Packers will be rooting for the Carolina Panthers tonight for sure when they play host to the Dallas Cowboys. Also today fellow blogger is going to see Virginia play another cupcake on there schedule when Elon comes to the JPJ Arena. I hope all you fellow bloggers have finished all yawls Christmas shopping. MICKEY

Winning isn't everything, but it beats anything that comes in second.
Paul Bryant

TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY
1894 - The United States Golf Association (USGA) was formed in New York City.
1962 - Vince Lombardi, coach of the Green Bay Packers, was on the cover of TIME magazine.
1974 - Phil Esposito (Boston Bruins) scored his 500th goal as a Bruin.
1983 - The New York Islanders scored three shorthanded goals against the Washington Capitals.
1986 - Joe Paterno was named Sportsman of the Year by "Sports Illustrated" magazine. It was only the second time a coach had won the award.
1996 - Vinny Testaverde (Baltimore Ravens) became the eighth quarterback in NFL history to pass for 4,000 yards and throw at least 30 touchdown passes in a single season.
1996 - Brett Hull became the 24th player in NHL history to score 500 goals. Brett and his father Bobby became the first father-son combination to score 500 goals apiece.

EXERCISE TIP
Importance of Cooling Down
After vigorous aerobic exercise it is important to take 10 minutes or so to cool down gradually. Do not stop abruptly. For example, after a long run or jog, walk around and keep moving, rather than just stopping.

Cooling down properly (moving around) redistributes the blood that may have pooled in the extremities when you end your workout, and it prevents muscle stiffness because it allows the metabolic wastes to be worked out of your muscles.

Jim Wright Former House speaker is 85
David Pearson Three-time NASCAR Winston Cup champion is 73
Hector Elizondo actor is 71
Red Steagall Country singer is 69
Steve Carlton Baseball Hall of Famer is 63
Diane Sawyer Broadcast journalist ("Good Morning America") is 62
Rick Nielsen Rock musician (Cheap Trick) is 61
Robin Gibb Singer (The Bee Gees) is 58
Ray Guy maybe best punter to ever play the game is 58
Jan Stephenson Golfer is 56
BernNadette Stanis Actress is 54
Chuck Mead Country musician (BR549) is 47
Ralph Fiennes Actor is 45
Lauralee Bell Actress ("The Young and the Restless") is 39
Lori McKenna Country singer is 39
Dina Meyer Actress is 39
Heather Donahue Actress ("The Blair Witch Project") is 33
Chris Carmack Actor is 27
Jordin Sparks ("American Idol") singer is 18