Watchdog

In addition to my look at Bob Papa and the NFL Network, my Friday newspaper column includes interesting items on Bob Knight's expanded role with ESPN, and Kenny Smith's and Lee Mazzilli's expired roles with MSG and SNY.

Thanks for reading all this stuff.

Starting Sunday, Newsday is going to offer a selection of WatchDog items from the week to enlighten old-school loyalists who continue to purchase and read only the print edition and enable me to continue paying for poodle food and dark beer.

You are excused from reading that roundup because of your diligence all week, but you still should read my newspaper articles - online or in print - as well as those of all my capable Newsday sports colleagues.

Gotta go now. Enjoy "Xtreme Hunts" on Versus at 3:30 p.m.

Reminds me of the beefy beetles I sometimes have to track down behind the dehumidifier in the basement.