The Fastest Thing Since Sliced White...

His name is Cody Paul. He's a running back. He's white. He's the best running back you've never seen.

Oh, one thing. He's not in middle school yet.

Just a detail, considering rumors have circulated that the young Paul has already made a silent commitment to USC. With the recent transferring of RB Emmaneul Moody, it's all starting to fall into place for the young phenom.

First of all, check him out, immediately. I'll be here when you get back.

Impressed? It's almost hard to not be either amazed at the kid's ability, or the editor's ability to alter reality (or, the space time continuum, as it may be).

Beyond his age, what also aids his phenom status is his skin color. I'm sorry to bring race into it, but let's be fair. When was the last time there was a great white running back? Or, skill position player outside of the tackle box? Ed McCaffrey? Ricky Proehl?

The only RB I can think of is Robert Smith, though his skin color (and, planet of origin for that matter) is still up for debate.

If this kid can make it to any sort of prominence, the white-speed athlete may be on its way back. That is, if it ever was there to begin with.

Notes:

• Sad as it may be, it's official: The Silly Mo Era in Boston has officially ended, for only a player to be named later to the sturdy, talent laden Washington Nats. Funny, it comes at around the same time that the Eric Gagne Era ends as well.


• You've got to love NFL training camps, and the NFL pre-season. Guys like Brad Smith of the Jets getting snaps at QB, LaDanian Tomlinson not playing one second of any game. Holdouts lasting all summer for guys like JaMarcus Russel and Larry Johnson. Really, just family fun all the way around. Pardon me for being glued to the NFL Network for continuing coverage.


• In other, ultra-important sports news, the Spurs have reached a preliminary agreement with former Trailblazer SF Ime Udoka. Good thing, the Spurs needed another unknown, foreign talent.


• Penny Hardway recently signed a contract with the Miami Heat, to return to the NBA. That's it.