So, what in the hell has gotten into Bay Area sports? The Warriors fire Mike Montgomery and are set to hire, nostalgic gulp, Don Nelson Sr. The Raiders deliver an undefeated preseason and the new coach bitch slaps a mouthy star. The Giants begin the big tease that could land them atop the pile of mediocrity that is the National League West. One prominent sports analyst picks the Sharks to win the Western Conference. The A's ride into a kelly green sun.

Am I going to have to start caring again?

With all this time, I've almost made it through the complete works of Albert Camus, inspired by our president's recent dabble in high school perennial, The Stranger.

Must pro sports on television replace the printed page?