CLEVELAND — "You Said It" is a reader participation column based on the premise that if you don't laugh about Cleveland sports you'll cry.
And that if you do laugh about Cleveland sports, you might still end up crying. But at least friends and family will like being around you more.
YOU SAID IT
Bud: Do you think a possum would be a better symbol for the Indians right now? — Pat.
I’m not sure. I think we can now say with certainty the Indians were not just pretending to be dead against Houston.
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Bud: How much longer do you think it will be before we see a NFL "Official Review" of a coin toss. — Jim Walsh, Olmsted Falls.
Followed by a Tuesday announcement from league headquarters that tails should’ve been called heads.
Bud: So the Indians are removing Chief Wahoo from their signage and uniforms, but will still sell merchandise bearing his likeness. That reminds me of the time in high school where a girl -- OK many girls -- refused to go out with me but still let me hang around with them to help with homework. — Vince G., Cincinnati.
Nice try. The only role harder to imagine than You Said It contributor as significant other is You Said It contributor as significant tutor.
I don't want to say many Indians fans left before the Astros had a chance but I haven't seen a rampage like that since Pamplona.
Hey Bud: Can you check with the news department on this? I'm thinking we have traveled into some sort of parallel universe where the Browns are exciting and the Indians are a disappointment. — Nate J., Brunswick.
I took your advice and checked with an editor. You might be on to something. He said sports columnists have never been in more demand and that the internet is just a fad.
Bud: China has 1.4 billion people. Do you think any of them cared that the “3-time Central Division Champs” got swept in the ALDS? — M.G. Skid, Warrensville Hts.
Have you ever stopped to think you might be selling short the global appeal of Greg Allen?
Dear Bud: How far is Mudville? — Jim O., Chardon.
If you mean Oakland Alameda Coliseum, 3,000 miles.
Bud: In hindsight, what did you think of the Josh Donaldson acquisition? — Tim.
At the risk of being made a fool, I suppose I must take your word for it that Josh Donaldson was here.
Bud: Was the football kicked in the Browns winning field goal against the Ravens eventually retrieved by a hunting dog? — Jim Corrigan, Fairview Park.
If You Said It "winners" are on target it's a lucky shot.
