Black 'n' Gold Girl's Book Spot

Today is the first Steelers playoff game of the season against the Denver Broncos. I thought it was only fitting to celebrate by paying tribute to the late, great Myron Cope. Myron was the radio voice of all things black 'n gold for decades and the sports broadcaster for Channel 4 news here in the 'Burgh. Check out this cool video of his parody of "Deck the Halls" aptly titled, "Deck the Broncos" made in 1984. Gotta love Myron. :) Myron Cope's "Deck The Broncos" Song - Video - WTAE Pittsburgh Go Steelers!!!!!

Girls Playing with Boys : According to statistics there are over 1,200 female high school football players across the country. What are some of the positives and negatives of blurring the lines between female and male sports? Do you support it? Positives: * Girls can be just as strong and fast as guys. Why not prove it? * If girls prove they are as awesome as guys on the field, they can prove they’re awesome off the field. * I can’t wait until we have a female president of the USA. Or even a Vice President! Negatives: * Girls’ body frames are more fragile than guys’. They get hurt more easily. I would be remiss if I didn’t say this. * I don’t think there are any other negatives! I definitely support girl power. One woman who truly impresses me is former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. I bet she’d get along well with my character in Catching Jordan, Jordan Woods. Not only is Dr. Rice a beautiful woman, she’s smart and she followed her dreams. She loves football, and ...