Son of Swami
The Son of Swami can’t avoid controversy.
Last week, SOS asserted that Mrs. SOS was behind the breakup of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, which Mrs. SOS vehemently denied when she reluctantly arrived home after a week in Hilton Head.
Now there is this: Early this week, SOS received an urgent text message from Son of SOS, MBA, which included a link to a Free Press story that said police in London are investigating the iCloud account of Pippa Middleton, the attractive younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, and the alleged theft of 3,000 photographs.
It was reported that an alleged hacker contacted the Sun newspaper asking for a minimum of 50,000 pounds ($65,000) for the pictures.
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First of all, SOS is pleased that, even living in Seattle, Son of SOS, MBA, is still reading the Free Press on a daily basis.
But the reason for the text message was clear: SOS is a suspect in the hacking.
Obviously, Son of SOS, MBA, remembers how the London tabloids had a field day in 2012 when SOS was in London covering the Olympics and Pippa was reportedly quite taken with SOS. Neither SOS nor Pippa confirmed any relationship, but that didn’t stop the London tabloids from speculating on the dalliance.
Son of SOS, MBA, assured SOS that he would not say a word about SOS’s involvement in the hacking of Pippa’s iCloud account, which SOS appreciated. But SOS assured him he could not be involved in any such hacking. (After all, SOS is probably in at least 1,000 of those pictures, and he’s got copies of his own.)
If Scotland Yard is looking for suspects, SOS might suggest asking Free Press Red Wings writer and famed world traveler Helene St. James, who seemed exceedingly interested in the SOS-Pippa rumors four years ago.
So while SOS is preparing for a big weekend of high school games, Ms. St. James may have some explaining to do.
Pewamo-Westphalia(5-0) at Laingsburg (5-0), 7 Friday. Job One for the Laingsburg defense is trying to slow down running back Jared Smith, who needs only 11 yards to top the 1,000-yard mark this season, despite playing into the second half of only one game, after he ran for a state record 3,250 yards in 14 games last season. Good luck with that. But the P-W defensive backs better be ready for a long night, because QB Nick Putnam slings the ball around the field with the best of them and Nate Mentus is one of many quality receivers. Pewamo Will Fail You 42, Lamesburg 34.
Maple City Glen Lake (4-1) at Frankfort (5-0), 7, Friday. Glen Lake, ranked No. 8 in Division 6, will have to deal with the running of Griffin Kelly behind the blocking of Michael Stefanski, a standout two-way tackle. Frankfort is No. 3 in Division 8, but could be in over its head in this one. Not only must it be able to handle the running of Nick Apsey, it has to be concerned with the passing of junior Cade Peterson, the top passer in the north. Maple Syrup Glen Luck 31, Frankfurters 22.
Grandville (5-0) at Rockford (3-2), 7, Friday. Grandville’s 43-6 win over East Kentwood last week raised more than a few eyebrows across the state. The Bulldogs have perfected the full-house, tight T-formation offense, and all of its running backs are capable of taking it to the house. While it is apparent what Grandville will be running, Rockford has so many different offensive sets the Rams are a defensive coordinator’s nightmare. All we know for sure is whatever Rockford runs, QB Jason Whittaker will be very good executing it. Grand Villa 28, Rockford Files 27.
Canton (3-2) at Livonia Churchill (4-1), 7, Friday. Forget about Canton’s two losses, both incredibly close non-league games against Top 10 opponents. This game will decide the KLAA South champ and both teams are now playing well. Churchill has a balanced running attack, but the wildcard is the effecting passing of QB Evan Cummins. Few teams in the state run the ball as well as Canton and with Markus Sanders back in form, the Chiefs are once again a dangerous team. Can’t Win 28, Winston 26.
Detroit King (5-0) at Detroit Cass Tech (5-0), noon, Saturday. Forget about the two high-powered offenses, these teams also have terrific defenses. Cass has outscored its five opponents, 268-45, giving up 27 points to Oak Park in a 45-27 win and 18 points to East English Village in a 58-18 victory. King’s defense has permitted only six points in outscoring its five opponents, 243-6. So you can forget about a running clock in this game, but there will be some points scored. Momma Cass 32, King of Wishful Thinking 26.