I can appreciate Curt Schilling's honesty, but count me as one of the many people that just can't stand the guy. Whether you like him or not, this story is actually pretty funny. Red Sox Monster caught an item on a WEEI blog during Game Seven the other night, and apparently Schilling had nothing better to do, but join in during a live-blog on Sunday night. Not only that but he had some "strong" words for TBS announcer Ron Darling (Schilling is commenter, "gehrig38")...

9:44- Rob Bradford: Curt, would you agree that inside fastball to Coco, in my estimation, was a big pitch for Garza
9:44 - gehrig38: i dont see big inning tonight, unless someone mismanages
9:44- [Comment From FenwayWest.com] how many pitches for Lester and how long do they let him go tonight?
9:44- [Comment From ML] 97 was a pretty damn good game, but I have to go with 01
9:44- gehrig38: that wasnt a fastball, it was an 89 mph cutter or slider
9:44- alexspeier: If it's to the bullpens, then this man is the pivotal one...
9:44- [Comment From Jon Eisenberg] The hook seems to be working for Garza tonight. Would you tell the hitters to be more assertive and not wait on the pitch?
9:44- gehrig38: Darlings a doofus not seeing that

Ohhhhhhh snap! A doofus? Did poopie head or numskull pop into your first??? Someone needs to tell Curt that cursing is allowed on the Internet and that "douchebag" is our insult of choice. I like that Schilling takes the time to chat up the fans, but I can't wait for him to retire and be out of the news. Actually, with my luck.....he'll be hired by ESPN.

Curt Schilling ends season live-blogging, plugging gamer stuff (Red Sox Monster)
ALCS Game 7 (WEEI)

It's hard to blame someone who scored 45 points and got almost zero help from his teammates in a Game Seven, but Lebron James once again missed important shots at the end of an important game.

The Celtics looked on their heels a couple of times, but in the end role players like PJ Brown and Eddie House along with 41 from Paul Pierce won it for Boston. Lebron has been criticized in years past for taking jumpers at the end of games rather than driving to the rim, but this Playoffs showed you why James probably should be taking those jumpers. It's certainly a Catch 22 for one of the NBA's most dominating players, but in the end those are shots he has to make to be considered one of the greats.

Also, can a ref maybe look at Lebron's feet every so often? The guy takes upwards of four steps at times on his way to the basket. Oh wait, according to Celtics Blog there's a new NBA rule.....

I've figured out why Lebron is so good. Article 6.54 of the NBA rule book: "Any player named Lebron is allowed four steps on any drive to the hoop. Such named player is also allowed to throw the opposition out of bounds after they out hustle you down the court to make a layup. Further the call of palming or carry shall not apply to this player."

1st Half Thoughts (Celtics Blog)