Deep Thoughts By No-Look McFadden: Episode 55

#1

Deion Sanders live-Tweets a domestic violence incident, using his preteen children as props. Case #4,612 of how people don’t ever really change.

#2

More proof that the average television viewer is allergic to anything that actually makes them think: the promising “Alcatraz” has been cancelled. With a clever, intriguing premise that was just gaining momentum, this show will never get a chance to prove itself. Instead, look for Fox to roll out a reality show based on failed presidential candidates who have quit the race.

#3

This infographic really nails how running differs around the globe.

#4

So a sociopathic kid carves his initials into a turtle’s shell and then his father finds the same turtle 47 years later. Charming story or the opening scene to “The Early Days of a Serial Killer”?

#5

It was very difficult not to laugh at the Bill Parcells “Draft Confidential” special on ESPN. Why the network elected to promote a 20-year-old draft philosophy that has resulted in exactly zero playoff wins in the past 15 years is beyond me. Taking one look at his qualifications for drafting a quarterback gives you more than enough reasons why this philosophy is outdated, shortsighted and illogical.

As well, not even referencing his multiple abject failures as the leader of the Dolphins’ draft efforts is akin to the “Simpsons” episode when they visit Germany and the tour guide conveniently leaves out any reference to World War II.

#6

How odd was it to see the final-day leader at the Players Championship seizing up Mackey Sasser-style with a mental block that precluded the start of his backswing? Kudos to Kevin Na for battling the demons on that stage and still putting up a respectable showing. Hope he gets it all figured out.

#7

Is Mel Kiper Jr. the NFL equivalent of Dick Clark and Bob Costas? Dude could be 45 or 70, it’s just impossible to tell.

#8

On the show “Magic City,” Ike Evans’s youngest son, Danny, is a dead ringer for a Kennedy. Considering the timeframe of the show, that makes him a tremendous fit as the do-gooder in a family that skirts the morality line every minute of every day.

#9

I find Merril Hoge to be an insufferable tool for a lot of reasons. His wee douchebag ties are among those reasons.

#10

In one of the many classic “Seinfeld” episodes, George goes off on his boss, walks out, later regrets it, is later officially fired and then has Elaine slip that boss a mickey for revenge. So imagine my delight when I saw the dude that played George’s boss, Fred Applegate, show up as a doctor in an episode of “Persons of Interest.” Too good.