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By Joe Torosian

Kick it!

How fast has the narrative changed for the Rams this offseason?
Here’s a transcript from “The Exorcist” reboot.

Mother: “I thought you were supposed to be some kind of expert?”

Priest: “There are no experts. Your daughter doesn’t claim to be a demon, but Puka Nacua himself.”

I don’t think this is the reason the Rams are going to take a receiver in the first round — they were likely to take one anyway — but having #13 overall has to be very comforting.

And just like that, the Lakers aren’t very interesting.

Not sure of a lot of things, but I am of this. If I had attempted a “Euro Step” back in the 80s, I would have been whistled for traveling 95% of the time.

(The 5% exception would be if CB Bucknor was officiating.)

When your team isn’t playing in the Final Four, it’s one of the best things since sliced bread…When your team is in the Final Four, it’s a stress test without the treadmill. 

It also increases your ability to communicate in unknown tongues…Believe me, I’ve heard and can provide interpretation.

I’m generally a Wolverine guy, but Dan Hurley, again, acknowledging Jim Calhoun and Kevin Ollie makes it really easy to root for UConn.

I’ll also say this again, because I can’t say it enough—the five foul-out rule is incredibly jejune…Let the dudes play and make the consequences extra foul shots.

The college players are getting paid, they have free agency, give the fans something, and get rid of this archaic rule.

In one game on Saturday, the Angels’ Jo Adell stole more than the IRS—if such a thing is possible. Not even Gary Pettis took three home runs away in one game.

I think Wemby is what people dreamed Ralph Sampson would be.

Next Add Rams: Dropped the question over the weekend…If the Rams can’t reach a deal with Jimmy Garoppolo to be their #2 quarterback…what about making a pitch to Derek Carr to come out of retirement? The former Raider/Saint expressed a desire to come back if it were for a contender.

Something to think about: Can the Rams expect a fourth consecutive season of Matthew Stafford having near-perfect health?

I don’t know what happened between Dawn and Geno, and I don’t care—UCLA made it all irrelevant on Sunday afternoon.

The only Betts missing for UCLA against South Carolina was Mookie…Just like the only “Vich” missing from the Illinois roster this season was Pete.

Last Add Women’s B-Ball: Caitlan Clark was fun to watch at Iowa, but I had no emotional investment. The last time I was interested was when Cheryl Miller was playing at USC with the McGee twins…But I was glad UCLA smoked South Carolina.

Really Last Add Women’s B-Ball: How much trash do you think Gabriela Jaquez is going to talk to her brother Jaime the next time the family gets together? 

#20—May the San Francisco Giants rot and lie stinking in the earth…and after three losses to the Mets this weekend, they’re well on their way.

Not AI, but dogs are replacing Bat Boys. I saw the video. How is that going to work in August?

(Well, all the jokes can’t be good—you have to expect that once in a while.)

Question: It doesn’t upset me, but why do they have someone signing the national anthem if they’re not going to put them on screen?

I understand there’s closed captioning, but in the arena, are they shown on the scoreboard?… I’m open to correction/rebuke because I really want to know, and will be happy to get straightened out, but it feels like a bit of public piety to me.

The Dude abides…
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