Last week, I wrote that Clemens would probably deny everything connecting him to steroids in the “60 Minutes” interview. He did. Last week, I wrote that the press conference he would hold after, would prove to be useless and would probably be a rehashed version of the prior interview. It was. What I didn’t bank on, however, was Jim Caple of ESPN stealing my headline, well almost.

The headline reads: The Rocket speaks, the world listens and was updated on January 7th. The headline I wrote on the 3rd reads: Clemens to talk, baseball world to listen. Coincidence? I think not. Either My material is so good that brand name organizations feel the need to steal my thunder - or we’ve both heard the expression before and probably stole it ourselves. I’m going to say it’s the former.

I finally got a chance to view the ~20 odd minute interview which basically showcased Clemens’ ability to deflect all the tough questions, at least the ones he hadn’t memorized as of yet to his lawyer Rusty Hardin. One thing that did come out of the interview, however, was that Clemens would stand, preferably sit, before congress and undergo the same questioning process as McGuire, Palmeiro and the bunch. I wonder if Clemens is going to deny his ability so speak English - ala Sammy Sosa.

After reading up on the news, it seems Andy Pettitte is also going to speak before congress on his situation regarding HGH. If Pettitte is asked questions about Clemens, which is almost a guarantee, Clemens could be in some hot water if Pettitte decides to answer. He could always give the ol’ Alberto Gonsalez treatment and “next question”, but that’s probably considered perjury an, if Pettitte is a God fearing man, he will be hard pressed to lie for his “friend”.

Clemens defense video can be seen here. If you watch it long enough, you can see Roger Clemens slowly getting irritated as the questions are fired at him. He seems disoriented at points - mainly because there could have been a LOT of media there, I have no idea. Regardless, until Clemens comes before congress, and his finger points, tie adjustments and hair combs become available via YouTube or ESPN, we’ll still have to reserve judgment.

One more bit of info to throw your way - Clemens and his team of lawyers don’t believe in the accuracy of polygraph tests. I wonder why? Could Rocket have already taken a mock one and failed? I don’t think B12 can hide that.

Yesterday, Roger Clemens, in an interview with “60 Minutes” talking head Mike Wallace severed all ties between him and steroids and anything with the words “human”, “growth” and “hormone.” This just in, you need air to breathe.

Anyone who thought Clemens would confess to the entire world that he was on drugs would have to be on said medication. It’s very hard to ask permission, but very easy to ask forgiveness. On a world level, Clemens would be seen as another pin-up poster in the steroid era - had he confessed. On a smaller scale, to the baseball public, for example, he would be the subject of all-time mockery. I don’t know about you, but I’d be cool with just my peers mocking me - as opposed to the entire galaxy.

In the interview, which I should have watched instead of American Gladiators, Clemens said that he was shocked long-time friend and multiple teammate Andy Pettitte had taken steroids. Give me a break Roger. During the seasons you are accused of taking drugs in (1998, 2000 and 2001) Pettitte would have only been 26, 28 and 29. If anyone got Pettitte hooked on the juice, don’t you think it’d be the older - much more receptive player trying to keep his job and trying to cement his legacy?

I’m not here to place blame or be the judge of this case. I let the higher powers deal with that. But it’s just my inner brain telling me that younger kids wouldn’t be as inclined to take drugs simply because their talent alone should be able to take them to that next level. I’m not saying young kids don’t take them; I’m not saying that young kids don’t get influenced, but what I do know is that not all young kids are stupid.

Since I don’t have access to a television right now, I’ll have to catch highlights of Clemens’ post-interview, interview sometime tonight - or later on in the afternoon. I’ll get back to you on that - but for now - please hold your opinions of the Rocket for a later day. He might be a liar; but there’s one thing we can’t accuse him of - not knowing how to use YouTube.

A Roger Clemens exlusive interview will air on CBS’s 60 Minutes on Sunday likely regarding hot topics such as: steroid use, the Mitchell Report and retirement. When that is all said and done the Rocket will address the media on Monday for any follow up questions. Believe me, there will be some. But the real question is - do we really care?

No matter what Clemens says or does during the interview on Sunday and the aftermath on Monday, the world has already classified him as a cheater, even without his side of the story. All the public has to go on is a YouTube video of his denial.

The multiple Cy Young winner and fireballer, Clemens has repeatedly denied the use of any performance enhancing steroids, going even as far to acknowledge names such as Brian McNamee.

When Clemens takes to the podium, or simulated mound, it’ll be interesting to see what transpires and if he will even comment on what was said. Will be elaborate? Maybe. Will he tell everyone to replay the video on their PVR’s? Most likely.

I don’t see anything substantial coming out of the conference on Monday so make some time on Sunday to watch, what I’m dubbing, The Great Denial.