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When they hired him, I had my suspicions.

Sure, Ron Zook hadn’t been Steve Spurrier. But the hiring of Urban Meyer to replace Zook by the University of Florida in 2005 struck me as another episode of college football’s version of “Catch a Rising Star.”

Now, as an alumnus, I’m hearing (and seeing) some disturbing sounds (and sights) that might put me in line for a reprisal of the Yoda role.

To wit:

http://www.cbssports.com/columns/story/12585042/meyer-going-to-nfl-believe-it-numbskulls

Two great songs with sensational backing vocals. The first is “I Keep Forgetting,” performed by Michael MacDonald. Listen for his sister, Maureen, providing the background vocals at the 2:00 mark of the song (and continuing for the balance). One of my favorite voices in music. (By the way, how sick is the bass line here?!) Here’s the song link:

The second song is “Lay Down Sally,” performed by Eric Clapton. Marcy Levy provides the background vocals on this classic. Listen for her great voice throughout. Makes the song the gem that it is. Here’s the song link:

Love this country tune from The Remingtons.

“Two Timin’ Me,” by The Remingtons

8:07 by Global Communication

You know it really doesn’t matter how much we talk about the games we watch. I’m thinking particularly about this year’s ALCS between the Yankees and the Angels. But it could be any sporting event.

None us knows how these things are gonna play out. And it drives me crazy (doesn’t take much). The uncertainty. I watch the pre-game shows, listen to the “experts.” But you know what? None of it matters. It’s all nonsense because until the game is played, nobody knows anything for sure. There’s no certainty. It’s all grey. The ball still has to be pitched, hit, and maybe fielded. All bets are off once the games begin.

Sort of reminds me of……

I Need Your Lovin,’ by Teena Marie

WARNING: Must listen to with headphones. It’s the only way to fully appreciate the awesome bass line and guitar licks.

“Circles,” by Atlantic Starr

Sometimes you need a song that you can just crank up.

This is one of those jams.

“Early in the Morning,” by The Gap Band

With Jeffrey Osborne singing the lead for LTD, here’s a true funk classic.

“Back in Love,” by LTD

Dee-jaying a college fraternity party one night, I asked a surfer dude friend what song by the Rolling Stones he wanted to hear.

“Schtones r Schtones,” he replied. “Play anything. Just crank it up!”

Here’s my favorite:

“Brown Sugar,” by The Rolling Stones