Some of the relatives of George Gipp are suing over the exhumation of old George . (George Gipp, a famous Notre Dame football player, was recently exhumed after 87 years.) They are suing other family members, ESPN, the county coroner, the cemetery workers and the owner of the hearse, which was used to transport the body.

Unfortunately for George, he never married and had a family. Because of this, he has no descendants of his own. So, what we have is a first cousin once removed suing the great nephew, who gave the consent. And, both side are claiming legal authority.

ESPN states that they had nothing to do with the exhumation. They were just there to film the event. The cemetery workers and the hearse driver claim that they were just following the legal orders from the coroner.

The only thing redeeming about this event is that I get to use words that I seldom use. I exhume it is going to be a long winter.