That’s right, I find it disgusting when reporters and TV people call Al Davis “Mr. Davis.” A lot of reporters did it at Davis’ Kiffin assassination press conference last Tuesday and they should be ashamed of themselves.

Why? It’s a form of butt kissing and it’s unprofessional. And excuse me for asking, but what makes Davis so special? I mean is he more eminent or important than other sports figures? No one ever called Bill Walsh “Mr Walsh” and Walsh was at least as important as Davis, probably more important. No one calls Billy Beane “Mr. Beane.”

Well, you get the idea. Professionals somehow crumble when Davis is around, feel privileged to be in his presence, revert to being children — good little children.

Give me a break. Calling Davis “Al” should suffice.

— Lowell