The retirement of Jerry Sloan as the coach of the Utah Jazz came as a shocker to basketball fans in and out of Utah. Jerry Sloan has coached the Utah Jazz for 23 seasons including two NBA finals and producing hall of fame players such as John Stockton and Karl Malone.

Even a bigger shock came as the world discovered for the first time that Jerry Sloan has a twin brother named Harry Sloan. It is now believed by many including past and present Jazz players the Jerry split time as coach with his twin Harry. They are almost impossible to tell apart physically. That is where in ends however. Jerry has spent his entire life living, learning, playing and coaching basketball. Harry has spent his life tucked away playing marbles. Jerry recently told the press that "no one can shoot a cats eye like Harry."

Splitting time as coach of the Jazz has really solved some on going questions. For years players noticed that some days it seemed like Jerry did not know "what the hell was going on," followed by brilliant basketball moves and perfect coaching.. The fact that Jerry and Harry split time as the Jazz coach really explains the holes in the Utah Jazz and their success. When Harry coached he was thinking a about ways to shoot marbles and how to win steelies while Jerry lived and breathed basketball.

The whole retirement issue shook the State of Utah but was nothing compared to the "twin revelation." The whole matter has put Jerry Sloan's 23 year coaching record in jeopardy. NBA officials what to know how  often Harry was the coach. One official who requested that his name was not reveled stated that Jerry should only get credit for 12.5 years.

It is unknown whether Jerry filled in for Harry at marbles competitions in the Midwest. One thing for sure, the controversy is likely to continue for some time as the facts are revealed and an official investigation is completed. David Stern NBA commissioner stated that the only thing that would be more shocking would be a revelation that Jerry and Harry were triplets and there is still one more Sloan to discover. After following this story nothing would shock this reporter.

Charles (Chip) VanPattrick

A recent study shows that snow storms and extreme weather affect stupid people more than smart people. A study funded by the University of Wyoming during 2009 and 2010 found that the "stupids" are much more susceptible to weather than the "smarties"

Stupid people have a difficult time with life in general states Jimmy Nickles from the department of Psychology at the University of Wyoming. Tack on three feet of snow, black ice and sub zero temperatures stupid people become even dumber. Making decisions as a stupid person is tough on a good day, let alone the extremes weather changes across the USA.

The University of Wyoming plans on introducing some new classes at its campus this spring. Being "Less Dumberer" and "Hiding Your Stupidity" are just two of the classes planned. The classes are promised to get easier as students advance.

Originally researchers believed that blond hair had a negative impact and perhaps even caused stupidity. Recent finding are proving this to be wrong. With all the hair dye available it is impossible to really know who is blond and who is dumb states Mr. Nickles.

Stupid people are encouraged to eat brain food which include extra fruit and vegetables in the hopes it may help. If you are going to be dumb at least be healthy states Dr. Nickles.

- Bev Labrum  / Lifestyle reporter

In the recent game against the 76ers the Jazz played a 6th man for over 8 minutes. No one in the audience or on the 76ers noticed the change. The idea was the brain child of Phil Johnson, assistant coach with the Utah Jazz.  The key to the plan lies in the size of the sixth man. The Utah Jazz signed a 20 day contract with Juan "Juan" Rodriguez. Juan is a native of Bolivia and is only 4ft 4 inches tall. The Jazz purchased a jersey that matches the pattern in the floor of the Energy Solutions Arena making it almost impossible to detect Juan. At the same time the extra man frustrated the 76ers and caused twice the normal turnovers.

Some have questioned the move and wondered if it was ethical. But the Utah Jazz adopted the position made famous by Charles Barkley. "If you aren't cheating you aren't trying." The Jazz plan on signing Juan "Juan" Rodriguez to a long term contract later this month. The good news said Jerry Sloan is that because no one knows he is there we don't need to pay him very much. There is some issue with the immigration situation but the Jazz are confident they can quickly get him a "green card.

Juan Juan Rodriguez played college ball at Bolivia Tech,  home of the fighting Blow Flies. Although basketball is not very popular in Bolivia the Jazz and the NBA are hopeful that moves such as this one will introduce Bolivians to pro basketball.