Friday, February 23, 2007

Who is the real Al Cotton?

If you're a fan of Science like me (huh?), then you probably seen a big story in all the publications and on-line sites this week,including the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. If you're not, well don't worry, I got your back on this one my friends....

And have you ever noticed Al wearing a Texas A&M jersey?? Ah, just wondering...

Has OUR Al Cotton been leading a double life?? My curiosity was peeked... When I read these words in the Trib about one "AL COTTON." Our boy??

"Al Cotton is a legendary figure at Texas A&M," Defense Secretary and former Texas A&M President Robert M. Gates said.

Cotton has written five text and reference books. More than 500,000 copies were sold, including editions in 40 foreign languages. His work earned him numerous honors, including the Priestley Medal from the American Chemical Society and the national Medal of Science.

Cotton earned his doctorate from Harvard before joining the Texas A&M faculty as professor chemistry. He also taught at MIT. The praises for Al go on and on, including being described as "the preeminent inorganic chemist in the world."

This Cotton quote had me thinking it was our Al....... "I enjoy the thrill of discovery and the challenge of finding out something that perhaps no one has yet."

Ah-ha..... Al could be referring to finding that sleeper at Catcher that will be a difference maker in fantasy baseball, right? Who is this Al Cotton they write about? I had to find out for myself... Hmmmm..... Yes, I'll Google him...... Al Cotton - Texas A&M - Science. Is this actually HOCKEY AL??

Ok, lets search for a picture, let's show Disco we're on to his smarty-artie 2nd life style.....

Gotcha, huh Al.....

Oops......

Guess this isn't our Disco Al.....
As for why this Al Cotton was in the news.....
Well, R.I.P. Mr. Science! Don't worry, the other Al Cotton will continue with the "challenge of finding out something that perhaps no one has yet."
Like that hard to find sleeper at the Catcher position!!