What About Soda?

Chief Seinfeld correspondent Smoss (she of the unstolen car) sends us a Seinfeld mention regarding Super Bowl QB-to-be Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburg Steelers. SI.com tell us of 15-month old Seven Barber of Indiana, Pa., who was named after Big Ben's jersey number much like George intended to eventually name a baby Costanza Seven in honor of Yankee Mickey Mantle - only to experience much consternation when Susan's cousin who was actually pregnant liked the idea and wanted to use Seven.

SI writer Pete McEntegart chuckles over the fact Seven's grandma has already bought No. 7 jerseys in every size through adult large - just in case they aren't available when Seven is older. With the way Big Ben has been playing, looks like he could be around quite a while.

McEntegart carries the Seinfeld mention further in his next item about the temporary re-naming of Washington, Pa., as "Steeler" until after next Sunday's Super Bowl. He notes, "It seems Soda was taken."

The 10 Spot [SI.com]
Meet 'Seven' [PostGazette.com]