Being that this column is decidedly slanted towards my teams, you have to realize that is opinion based. When I say something like “Missouri is the worst team in the Big XII this season because their ’40 minutes of hell’ is a total gimmick, and last year was complete luck”, that is an opinion. There is really no factual basis there except for the fact that their supposed vaunted press was absolutely raped last night by Texas A&M.
I understand that because I write an opinion column, some misguided people will have an opposing opinion on the same subjects. That is why Ihave opened myself up here. I have provided my e-mail address (lwood@kcsportspodcast.com) to any and all who want to write in, and tell me what they think. This idea has been met with overwhelming support. Which means that I can now publish the very first official L. Wood Kellogg Mailbag.
And away we go…
Who the hell gave you your own column on a website? From what I can tell, you are nothing but a Kansas homer who is so blinded by your fandom, you can’t see reality anymore. Douche. – Bill (St. Louis)
LWK: Well, we are off to a positive start. I don’t know how the hell I convinced a man I had never met to let me post here. I guess I got a vote of confidence from Bellwether. And you’re right; I am a KC homer. So what? You clearly like your teams. Doesn’t that make you a homer as well, Bill? Yeah. The funny part is, despite my failure to “see reality”, you still take the time to read this, and email me. Now who’s the douche? Oh, it’s still me. Dammit.
How can this be a “Kansas City Sports Column” when you write about hockey? Kansas City doesn’t have a hockey team!!! Douche. – John (Olathe)
LWK: Well, I love hockey. I don’t care if there isn’t a team in KC. It’s the best sport ever. It’s not my fault that you guys failed to support the one team you had. If and when KC gets a team, you’ll be damn lucky to have such an amazing hockey beat writer already entrenched in KC sports. You don’t want Bellwether covering the Kansas City Coyotes for you. Trust me. Oh, and it is not required that all emails to me end in “douche”.
I saw a recent comment on one of your columns from BW Johnson alluding to someone you know shitting in their bed. Did that actually happen, and who was it? - Scottie (Lenexa)
LWK: Uh…let’s just go to the next question…
How do you think the rest of the season goes for KU? I think they will fall flat on their faces. Goddamn Beakers. – Claude (Columbia)
LWK: While I don’t think that they will “fall on their faces”, I do think there will be some struggles down the stretch. I think they lose to Texas on the road, and then lose in the semifinals of the Big XII tournament. However, I think they get the overall number one seed in the NCAA tournament, come to St. Louis, and go to the final four. After that, it’s anyone’s guess. I really need that to work out like that. Otherwise, Bellwether, HP and I will be getting drunk watching teams we don’t care about play here. That’s just not going to be as good of a blog…or is it?
Did you know they are making a MacGruber movie? WTF??? – Drew (Levenworth)
LWK: Oh, come on. MacGruber is awesome. Here is the trailer. Now tell me you don’t want to see that. Oh, you don’t. Well, I am going to see it. MACGRUBER!!!!
So you’re the hockey expert, eh? Well, didn’t you predict the Red Wings would beat the Hurricanes to win the Stanley Cup? The Red Wings will be the 7 or 8 seed in the West at best, and the Hurricanes are the worst team in the entire NHL!!! – Jay (Minneapolis)
LWK: Um, injuries? I don’t know. The Eastern Conference is so inferior to the West that it really doesn’t matter who makes it. I guess I’ll just eat it on the Canes prediction. Sorry. I’ll revise my picks and say Chicago over New Jersey (formerly KC Scouts) in 6 games. Enjoy.
So, you gonna watch the Olympics? Can we expect Olympic coverage from the KCSportsPodcast Team? - Kendall (Wyandotte)
LWK: Hell yes I am. While I can’t speak for everyone else, I will absolutely write about the Olympics. In fact, be prepared for my Olympic Hockey preview and my Curling preview in about 7-10 days. Yes, I am serious…curling rules.
Why are you so much better than me at Golden Tee? I mean, I practice and practice, but every time we play you crush me. Please give me some pointers. Hippolito (St. Louis)
LWK: I don’t know, HP. I think it’s about consistency. You have stretches where you’re good, but then the wheels fall off. I’m never too high, never too low. And in the end, I win. Good luck!
What’s your prediction for the Royals this season? Will Rick Ankiel make a difference? - Bryan (Overland Park)
LWK: I am not as down on the Royals as some. That being said, I am strongly considering asking my cable company for the exclusive Royals/Pirates/Padres package that only runs from April through June. The Royals signed Rick Ankiel??? Well, we found our fifth starter. Oh, wait…
I saw on one podcast that Bellwether was referred to as “Head Writer”, while you are listed as “Contributor”. How’s that make you feel, bitch? P.S. I own you. - Name Witheld (Des Moines)
LWK: Not cool, dude.
When I find your Mizzou bashing ass, I am going to kill you. – Steve (Unknown)
LWK: Just make sure it doesn’t conflict with any of your NIT games.
So there you have it. For those of you whose emails didn’t make it this time, feel free to keep trying. And if you think you have what it takes to make the mailbag, give it your best shot. Oh, and HP, just keep practicing.