30 Copyright 2008, CBSSports.com http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/view/5814661 en-us I call it a salute to all sports, but mostly auto racing, and perhaps a few other random thoughts. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:06:23 EST http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11812090?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11812090?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing According to a team press release, Roush Fenway Racing has signed Matt Kenseth to a multi-year extension. Kenseth was set to become a free agent after the 2009 season along with Jamie McMurray. ... Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:54:33 EST http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11812090?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11805370?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11805370?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing This was one fan's take on Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards] From: Dan ... Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:36:18 EST http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11805370?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11738081?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11738081?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Jimmie Johnson added his name to the history books with his third consecutive championship, but for many fans, those championships come with an asterisk. ... Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:17:13 EST http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11738081?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11676151?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11676151?source=rss_blogs_General So in addition to being the college basketball and auto racing producer here at CBSSports.com, I'm also the father of a 4 1/2-year-old boy and 1 1/2-year-old twins -- boy and girl. ... Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:40:21 EST http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11676151?source=rss_blogs_General http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11614949?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11614949?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Are you kidding me? ... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 9:25:21 EST http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11614949?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11520871?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11520871?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Truck series points leader Johnny Benson was on “Tradin’ Paint” on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio and broke the news that he would not be back at Bill Davis Racing next season. ... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:03:32 EST http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11520871?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11418863?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11418863?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB So you may or may not have noticed (and may or may not care) that I haven't blogged in a couple weeks. ... Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:54:53 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11418863?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11128193?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11128193?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB OK, so I'm doing my due diligence and checking the site to see whether we have updated logos for all the D-I teams in preparation for the upcoming college basketball season and I come across the interesting tail, er, tale of the South Dakota Stat ... Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:36:33 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11128193?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11100483?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11100483?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Susan G. Komen Foundation -- to learn more or make a donation, visit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure website -- three cars sported pink schemes during Saturday night's race at Lowe's Motor S ... Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:05:20 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11100483?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11015194?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11015194?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Army will serve as the primary sponsor for Ryan Newman's new 39 ride at Stewart-Haas for 22 races next season plus the All-Star race. No word yet on who will sponsor the the car for remainder of the schedule. ... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:36:22 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/11015194?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10989019?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10989019?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing In a nutshell, NASCAR leaves too many "rules" open to interpretation. ... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:23:17 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10989019?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10933836?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10933836?source=rss_blogs_MLB Even though their postseason history is, well, to put it mildly, atrocious, I really thought this was the year the Cubs at least made it to the World Series. ... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:20:40 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10933836?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10878798?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10878798?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing For just the third time in his career, Jeff Gordon will be sporting a new primary paint scheme. He started his career with the "Rainbow Warrior" scheme before transitioning to the current "Fire and Flames" scheme. ... Tue, 04 Nov 2008 1:23:27 EST http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10878798?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10860277?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10860277?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Just when you'd thought the Silly Season rumor mill had pretty much dried up comes the nugget that Rusty Wallace is considering a return to the track with DEI. ... Thu, 02 Oct 2008 0:28:49 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10860277?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10826474?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10826474?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing That was quite an interesting line Carl Edwards took over the final laps while trying to run down Jimmie Johnson. ... Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:38:57 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10826474?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10454418?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10454418?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Meant to get this posted yesterday, but in case you missed it, here is the David Letterman Top 10 (12 in this case) list in all it's Youtube glory: ... Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:17:45 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10454418?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10305109?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10305109?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Joey Logano fans and diecast collectors might find this video interesting ... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:04:31 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10305109?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10277593?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10277593?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Just a little update on my blog from yesterday speculating on whether Dan Wheldon, who had mentioned the possibility of running stock-cars as recent as last season, might be working on a jump to NASCAR. ... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:54:58 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10277593?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10260373?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10260373?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Interesting news out of Chip Ganassi Racing today. ... Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:36:59 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10260373?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10119297?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10119297?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Clint Bowyer is moving to the 33 car in 2009 and here's what it will look like. Casey Mears moves into the 07, but it doesn't look like they plan to makes any changes from the current 07 scheme, so thus no pics. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 9:56:33 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10119297?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10101589?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10101589?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing A couple of thoughts about some of the weekend happenings at Bristol. ... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:37:06 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/10101589?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9930750?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9930750?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing OK, so now that we know that Ryan Newman is officially joining Tony Stewart at his new operation, all the "A-list" drivers are off the market with two high-profile rides still available (RCR and Penske). ... Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:58:25 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9930750?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9787490?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9787490?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Those who managed to pry themselves away from the Brett Favre coverage for a minute, might have noticed a few NASCAR Silly Season hit the wires late Wednesday. ... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:57:17 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9787490?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9747721?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9747721?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing So CBSSports.com senior college basketball writer Gary Parrish was featured in a Q&A on A Sea of Blue, a site dedicated to the University of Kentucky athletics. ... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:29:17 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9747721?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9730754?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9730754?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Let's see here, a little history was made when the Nationwide Series race in Montreal became the first NASCAR points race run in the rain. I'm already planning for Pete Pistone and I to discuss it in this week's Feud as he feels strongly ... Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:58:08 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9730754?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9655939?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9655939?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing I personally don't like the direction IndyCar has headed adding more and more road- and street-course events. ... Thu, 02 Oct 2008 4:01:12 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9655939?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9611672?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9611672?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Just a quick update on my blog from a couple of days ago about how Tony Stewart lit up a couple of USAC officials ... Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:13:23 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9611672?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9598875?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9598875?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing You have to give NASCAR PR an A+ for attempting to put a positive spin on the unmitigated disaster at Indianapolis Motor Speedway: ... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:27:30 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9598875?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9585779?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9585779?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing In case you missed it, the irascible Tony Stewart was on full display during a USAC race at O'Reilly Raceway Park on Thursday. ... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:44:30 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9585779?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9582295?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9582295?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing What a disgrace. ... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 2:15:45 EDT http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5814661/9582295?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing 100 http://images.sportsline.com/images/cbsdm/spec/cbssportscom.gif http://brian-de-los-santos.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/view/5814661 100