Bernard J. Kosar

     I’m pretty sure that’s not his real name, but by far the most people reach my site by googling “bernie kosar”, “bernie kosar drunk”, bernie kosar divorce”, or some combination of those.  I find this funny because I think I’ve made 2 posts lifetime about Bernie, but after every preseason game this site gets flooded by people trying to figure out what is wrong with Cleveland’s poster boy.

     I have no answers myself, but he was certainly in rare form last night.  It’s almost worth watching the entire game to listen to his juxtaposition of random bablings that sound like one word strung together to form a complete sentence, and occasionally very insightful commentary.  One minute he’s interrupting Jim Donovan mid sentence sounding like he just woke up from a coma, and the next he is spot-calling out defenses before the snap like he’s Rain Man.

I swear we are about 2 quarters away from Jim Donovan just breaking down and saying “So Bernie, how long has it been since your last fix?”

Oh, and apparently the Browns have no regard for my striped socks plea.  Sigh.

Is This Me?

    

It very well could be.  I’m  pretty sure many Browns fans had the same thoughts when ESPN kept flashing that picture of Brady Quinn on the screen against the backdrop of him falling through round 1.  Like many Browns fans I probably have a dozen or so pictures of me donned in Browns garb from an early age, and now our QB is no different.  Everytime they showed that picture I kinda wished that we could have drafted him too…and then we did!

    I hate to sound like the pessimist, but I can’t help get the feeling that all of our celebration is a bit premature.  This is Cleveland, high draft picks and free agents don’t do so well–and now we have 2 more to worry about.  This was the only thought that could temper my otherwise incredible glow on Saturday as the Browns took centerstage and pulled off a draft day blockbuster.  Something is not right here, good things don’t happen like this to the Browns on draft day.  I’ll put those thoughts on the back-burner now, but being from Cleveland one can only wonder if we’re being set up for one collossal letdown.  Until then i’m off to buy my newest Browns jersey–two of them!

Browns Consider Bringing Back Brian Sipe

     Obviously, that's a joke.  But it's not far off considering the fact that they are considering Vinny Testaverde for the backup job.  I for one feel this isn't a bad move.  Bringing in Vinny near the end of camp would be good because it would give Charlie the veteran presence that he needs, and he's probably better than what we have going right now with Dorsey and Anderson.  Plus, Vinny is the last QB to win a playoff game for the Browns.  Who cares if that was 12 years ago, and he was a seasoned veteran then.

    There's really no downside to this, as if Charlie should falter or go down at any point during the season the Browns would be hurt significantly.  That's why so much depends on his success this season.  I'm still not convince we should have mortgaged our future on this guy by having nobody behind him, but if he is the real deal this team could turn heads this year.

     On a side note, it's hard to believe, but Vinny is actually OLDER than a favorite son of ours–one BERNIE KOSAR.  I think you know where I'm going with this…

Your Cleveland Sports Roundup

 

Since I haven't been able to post much lately, I figured I would give a recap of the past week in the land of The Burning River.  Let's just say, it hasn't been good.

• The Indians have dropped to 15 games out.  This after getting swept by the mighty Beer drinkers of Wisconsin.  For a positive spin, they are now only 11.5 games out of last place.  Although, we did learn in the process that CC should probably be our DH.  Boy were we wrong for question Charlie Manuel about his ability to hit.
• Jason Johnson, it was good to know you.  Actually, it wasn't.  Was anybody really excited when we signed this guy to begin with?  He was at best mediocre for his career, and let's just say he wasn't at his best with us.  This does mean that we will finally get a look at Jeremy Sowers. 
• Mini-Camp was completed by the Browns, and the biggest news is that they don't like their QB situation.  Were they really shocked to find out that they can't find a servicable back-up between Ken Dorsey, Derek Anderson, Lang Campbell, et al?  Hell, many people could argue that their number 1 guy isn't even a number 1 guy at all.  There were also reports of Kellen Winslow being near 100% which is fantastic.  It's like getting another 1st round pick if that guy can play a full season this year.
• Just a quick fact:  between the Browns starting QB, and their backup, there is a combined 1 season worth of starts (16).  I don't think there's any doubt as to where the question marks will be this season. 
• And finally, the Bernie and Babette Kosar divorce saga just won't die.  Bernie went on WTAM yesterday saying how the allegations are way off base, and how he is still trying to mend things with his wife.  C'mon Babs, how you not take him back?  He's Bernie Kosar, Cleveland Legend.  Also, by far more people get to my site by searching for "babette kosar" than by any other means.  Weird.

(UPDATE:  Somehow Jason Johnson was already picked up by the Red Sox.  Wow.)

Bernie, Bernie

          So by now this isn't news, but it's worthing mentioning.  Apparently our hero, Bernie Kosar, and the Babs have hit the rocks.  That's fine, it happens.  People get divorced.  But the best part is her accusations and allegations against our side-armed slinger.  She is claiming that he has been acting "irationally and irresponibly."  So much so that she has asked a judge to order him to undergo a complete pyschiatric examination.  Additionally, she is requesting that he be forced to take a drug test, and claims that as proof of his irrational behavior he has been giving away money to family and friends. 

     I don't even know where to start on this one.  First off, when you're rich and you give away money to family and friends, that's call being a good friend Babette, that's what great individuals like Bernie Kosar do.  What have you done Babette?  Besides marry Bernie at an early age and leach off of his wealth?  I'm pretty sure The Burning River readers, and the rest of Cleveland are in agreement with me that Bernie could never do a thing wrong.  I mean, come one, look at the picture up there, he's Bernie Freaking Kosar–Cleveland Legend.

Bernie, if you need a place to stay, there's always room for one more here at The Burning River.