Nice to see those bunny slopes scattered about the Linc. But by the end of the NFC championship game, the Falcons probably felt like they had tumbled down a few double black diamonds. Still, we thought a trip to a ski resort -- Idaho's Bogus Basin comes to mind -- might be just the thing for Vick, et al. Heck, pretty much everyone could use a couple days of moguls and powder at some of our favorite slopes:
Fun Valley, Bob Bowman: MLB official says the construction of fantasy teams by amateurs "is part of our national fabric." Funny, it also seems to be part of our Nationals' fabric.
| _____ Monday Morning_____
A look back at the weekend and a look ahead at the coming week's action with a fresh new edge.
• Norman Chad's Couch Slouch
• Starting Lineup
• The Chat: Director Michael Hoffman of "Game Six"
• 7 Days
• The Web
_____ The Quote _____
"It's the Oscars for horse racing, except horses are a lot faster and less temperamental than people in show business."
-- Actor and horse racing fan Jerry O'Connell, who will host the 34th annual Eclipse Awards today. _____ The Monday Morning Poll _____
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Suicide Six, Jimmy Devellano: Red Wings VP expresses willingness to forgo season, saying, "The hockey's not important." And we thought NHL execs were out of touch with reality.
Grouse Mountain, Alex Rodriguez: Says comments by Curt Schilling "give us great motivation to beat him up." The Yankees are considering several methods of assault, although the favorite seems to be a good old-fashioned choking.
Giants Ridge, Jason Sehorn: Pretty-boy defensive back attends D.C. Armory's youth inauguration concert. We figured an event like that would require a cover.
Showdown, Tracy McGrady: Facing lawsuit after his dog mutilated a man's nose. Apparently, the man is still suffering emotional trauma from the incident, due to repeated comparisons to Michael Jackson.
Camp Fortune, Lennox Lewis: Coming out of retirement because the money is "just too good to turn down." Lewis will fight a rematch with Vitali Klitschko, then join the Astros' starting rotation.
Devil's Head, Robert Hoyzer: German soccer referee resigns amid accusations that he bet on games. The German Football Association pledged to immediately investigate, while Hoyzer pledged to immediately begin selling his autograph at card shows.
Fortress, Doug Mientkiewicz: Red Sox first baseman continues to stash his World Series-clinching ball in a safe deposit box, although the Bush administration has recommended that he force the District to provide security for the overpriced ball.
Mt. Baldy, Andre Agassi: Overcomes a record 51 aces by Joachim Johansson to advance in Aussie Open. Agassi, however, didn't feel compelled to utter his traditional post-match taunt of "You got served!"
Ragged Mountain, Kwame Brown: Doctors want him to keep his right foot motionless for several weeks. Team officials plan to consult with Doug Collins on how best to immobilize Brown.
Mt. Bachelor, James C. Dobson: Conservative activist says video promoting diversity that features SpongeBob SquarePants is actually "pro-homosexual." Dobson demanded that Spongebob call a news conference at Shea Stadium to confirm his heterosexuality.
Benched: Inaugurists, anarchists, Jayhawks, Michael Powell, Qyntel Woods, the Horri-Bulls.
