Strange times indeed as the sliotar goes Stateside

BEFORE I tell ye the startling truth that countless millions of American sports lovers were riveted to their TV screens a few hours ago by a unique display of hurling by hardy American soldiers, can I say there are already signs the sporting year we have just begun will be a memorable one on many fronts.

Given the strange event early this morning and others which I am about to mention, this could be the year Leitrim will win Sam Maguire and Liam MacCarthy will move to Dublin.

These are strange times indeed.