ESPN's Bob Ley reported that former Nebraska football
coach TOM OSBORNE will run as a Republican to replace the
retiring U.S. Rep. BILL BARRETT (R-NE). Ley reported that
while Osborne is a "huge favorite for election," he "gave no
thought for the Senate seat being vacated by BOB KERRY"
("SportsCenter," ESPN, 1/27)....NASCAR Senior VP/Marketing
BRIAN FRANCE, on SMI Chair BRUTON SMITH'S comments that
Winston Cup drivers are making enough money: "That to me is
offensive, to the drives and to us. Bruton's got all those
car dealerships, and I wonder if he's really focusing enough
time on this sport" (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 1/27)....NHL Wild
VP/Communications & Broadcasting BILL ROBERTSON was named
one of the "100 People To Watch" by MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL
magazine, which stated that Robertson "could be named the
Wild's president or to a key position within the new Twins
partnership" (2/00 issue)....During his State of the Union
address last night, PRESIDENT CLINTON paid tribute to MLB
HOFer HANK AARON, who was seated in the gallery next to
First Lady HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON. Clinton on Aaron: "From
his days as our all-time home run king to his recent acts of
healing, he has always brought people together. We should
follow his example and we're honored to have him with us
tonight." Aaron received a standing ovation. U.S. women's
soccer team member JULIE FOUDY was a guest of President
Clinton's and sat next to his daughter CHELSEA (THE DAILY).
