You want big stories? This weekend delivered.

Before we start with the big sports headlines, we must start with the big movie of the weekend:

This weekend was the premiere of the new Batman movie, "The Dark Knight." Thank you to everyone for coming out in Hilo and Kailua-Kona. I was at the Hilo location at the Prince Kuhio Plaza. First off, someone actually admitted in line that they were related to me (still checking on that one), its amazing how annoying people can get to show that they want to win tickets, and free cookie and malasada samples REALLY make my day!

As far as the movie is concerned, I really loved it. I rate it an 8.5 out of 10 possible points. There were a couple of lull spots for me, but other than that, the action was great, the Joker character deserves an award, and it left me asking questions. I'm definitely seeing this again. (If you are a friend of mine and you read this, do you wanna go?)

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Now to the BIG sports stories of the weekend:

- Padraig Harrington wins The Open Championship. While many people are disappointed that we didn't get to cap the story of Greg Norman's honeymoon with a win at a major championship (by the way, at the ripe young age at 53), Harrington's story is also pretty good. Just a few days before the tournament, there was a very good chance he wouldn't even be healthy enough to tee off with a wrist injury. Four rounds later, he successfully defends his championship.

- Michelle Wie ALMOST proved me wrong. She did shoot a career round on Friday at the LPGA State Farm Classic. She also put herself into 2nd place during the 3rd round in Springfield, IL. But, that third round wouldn't matter, as she was DQ'd for not signing her second round scorecard. Tough break Michelle, but I can't feel bad for you. You are a professional. You must always remember to follow the rules. If you were an amateur, I may feel a little remorse, but as a professional, there is no excuse.

(by the way, the fact that Golf has the top two big stories on the blog is good for the game. this rarely ever happens.)

- Jason Taylor is now a Washington Redskin. Believe it or not, this deal makes sense. The 'Skins lost their top defensive end to a season-ending injury. Jason Taylor on record has said he will only play one more year. Why not trade for Taylor to fill in for the season? You give up only two draft picks, but in the end you strengthen your defense. Good move, Washington.

All of this and more, including our "Squawk With Brock" segment (hopefully) on Monday on the program!

Jason Taylor's Ego Too Big For Himself

I feel bad for the Miami Dolphins. They have had a bad couple of years. Only one win this past year, a brand new regime coming in, and the realistic expectation that as long as the Bellichick dynasty continues in New England, the Miami Dolphins will NEVER win a division crown.

With that all understood, it gets worse now with their best player saying he won't be attending training camp, among other team events. Their two best players appear to be out before this coming season. Zach Thomas is now with the Cowboys, and Taylor may either retire or ask to be traded.

This is all on Taylor. Apparently, his ego has gone through the roof since being a part of "Dancing With The Stars." For example, go to youtube.com. The first bunch of videos are from him on the hit show, not of him on the football field. I think that has gone to his head. In fact, take some of the quotes he has made:

"I know what the reaction's going to be: Oh, he's the leader of that team, and he needs to be there," Taylor wrote. "But, see, there're different types of leadership in sports. There're guys that can talk all the time, and try to lead by saying: 'Oh, this is what we need to do, let's go, rah, rah rah.' They're rah-rah guys.

"And then they're guys, like me, who lead by example. And people are saying now, 'Your example should be being there working out with the team.' Well, at the end of the day, I will show up and I will do anything I need to do, and I will be the best football player I can be."

Some leader by example, huh? I'll lead, as soon as I'm ready to. Yeah, whatever. And more...

"Yes, there's a new defense to learn," Taylor wrote. "But we've had a lot of coaches the last five years, and I've learned all those defenses. We'll make it work, trust me. We're not reinventing the wheel here."

Come on. Every coach has certain wrinkles to their defenses. Even Jason Taylor should realize that. Bogus.

Maybe it is time for Miami to get rid of this "distraction." Just like the Cincinnati Bengals should get rid of Chad Johnson, it's the same thing here with Taylor. Get rid of the monstrous ego. Now's the time to completely re-build the team.

Oh, in case you don't know what makes Jason Taylor famous now...



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