Hey to all you Rockets fans out there in Clutch City and elsewhere around the globe. I am feeling pretty good after my long summer hibernation. I know most of you think bears hibernate in the winter, but NBA bears have become a product of spontaneous Darwinism and have switched their sleep schedule to the NBA offseason. Contrary to popular belief, I will not be morphing into a Panda bear when Yao Ming arrives in the states ... or will I? Yao Clutch?? To find out I guess you will just have to come to the games this season and uncover the truth for yourself.

What's up with these new billboards? Don't get me wrong, they ROCK, but where's mine? BE PART OF SOMETHING BIG? Look at my waistline. It does not get any bigger than that. All in favor of a Clutch billboard say, “Cluch Got A Big Ol' Butt, OH YEA!” I mean, type “Clutch Got A Big Ol' Butt, OH YEA!” Get it? A little computer humor. Or better yet, just look at my head. You all come to the games to see me, right? Calvin Murphy thought there should be one of him, but the billboard company told him that they did not have paint in the colors of his suits.

Hopefully the Comets are going to win yet another championship. My girlfriend, Haley, keeps rubbing it in that she has four rings and I don't have any. All you lifelong fans will remember that I did not come to Houston until October 1995. That was just in time to hear about how great winning a championship was, but not in time to party down with everyone. Much love goes out to the Comets and their efforts this season. I hope they win another one. Does the halftime guest appearance that I made on June 11 qualify me for a ring should they win?

For all you kids out there who are just getting back to school, good luck hitting the books this year. In the spirit of shameless self-promotion, tell your teachers to schedule a Clutch appearance at your school today or you will never listen to them again. No, for real, I can remember as a little bear cub always being sad to see the summer go, but happy to see the rest of my friends on a regular basis again. For some reason they were not as excited to see me.

That's it for now everyone. Be sure to visit my web site and e-mail me your questions. I will be answering as many as I can next time. Remember, I put my pants on one leg at a time just like you.

Until next time … Go Rockets!