Not everyone's on board with going green

The words "... but not the Irish" were famously uttered by:

• Rock Ridge mayor Olson Johnson in "Blazing Saddles," on easing his town's homesteading policy.

• Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, in listing Syracuse, Pitt and Rutgers as candidates to join the Big Ten.

Works fine on grass

The Vikings say they plan to add some wrinkles for top draft pick Percy Harvin — who reportedly tested positive for marijuana at the scouting combine — to take advantage of Harvin's skills in catching, running and returning kicks.

Best pass play so far: a smoke screen off a rollout.

Headlines

• At TheOnion.com: "Stan Van Gundy draws up play in barbecue sauce."

• At SportsByBrooks.com: "Mayfield sues to be allowed to race poorly again."

No clothes horse

Fashion photographer Steven Klein shot a photo spread of Rachel Alexandra — yes, the race horse — for the August issue of Vogue magazine.

As for rumors the filly didn't have any clothes on, Donald Trump says she still gets to keep her Preakness crown.

Dog daze of summer

Sports quiz question, courtesy of Chris Ferrell of the San Antonio Express-News: "Since being released from federal prison, Michael Vick has:

"a) Gone to see his probation officer several times.

"b) Started a $10-an-hour construction job.

"c) Watched 'Old Yeller' and 'Where the Red Fern Grows' and didn't cry once."

Spanks a lot

Aussie kayak star Nathan Baggaley, charged with producing and selling ecstasy pills, faces a possible 55 years in prison.

That would be some paddling.

Talko time

• Steve Schrader of the Detroit Free Press, on the Red Wings' Jonathan Ericsson playing in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final — three days after undergoing an appendectomy: "I think I have the same HMO."

• Dan Wetzel of Yahoo! Sports, on why the Magic ousted the Cavaliers in six games: "Cleveland had the best player in this series. Orlando had the next four."

• Dan Daly of the Washington Times, on Fenway Park possibly hosting the NHL's next Winter Classic on Jan. 1, 2010: "Which could pose a problem if the World Series runs long."

• Greg Cote of The Miami Herald, on possible improprieties at Memphis: "Sure enough, I just saw a bumper sticker that read, 'Honk If You Took the SAT For Derrick Rose.' "

Something about Manny

And in birthday news, Manny Ramirez turned 37 on Saturday.

But veteran Dodger-watchers, citing the miracle of modern medicine, swear she doesn't look a day over 29.

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