July 2010
13 posts
RT @buzzbissinger: What America wants from Obama—break into O’Reilly’s house, grab him by his lips, break his legs. Shoot him as he beg …
Aaand, Spencer Hall for the win! http://bit.ly/9Q4J4y #lebron #espn
Great SI article on Masoli. Not troubled, just quiet- http://bit.ly/bp25Fe
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ESPN Officially Kills Lebron James Vegas Story,... →
ESPN is losing credibility as an objective news source by the day. Sure, they’ve been bleeding credibility for most of the last decade, but now it’s a full-on hemorrhage, for crying out loud. They might as well just put LeBron on the payroll and hire Maverick Carter to do all of their publicity, because that’s essentially what “The Decision” and this latest little...
Story on LeBron that ESPN pulled by Arash Markazi - simply stunning how childish and unaware LeBron is. http://bit.ly/bKxN8d #espn #lebron
RT @williamfleitch: The Arash Markazi piece about LeBron ESPN pulled: http://bit.ly/d7pt1K Unless he made something up, why is it down? …
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Fixing Football
In the wake of the spectacle that is the World Cup, new revelations about brain injuries from concussions, the revelation that over the course of a 3-hour game, only 11 minutes of actual action take place and studies that show that some helmets are, at best, inadequate, American football could use a little facelift.
Players are bigger, stronger and faster than they have ever been. Concussions are...
“Been about be big money, get money, bleed money
Flip money, see money..”—John Berryman, The Dream Songs (via @edsbs) Tehe, Lit nerds.
RT @jdubs88: I’ve always found that giving teens ridiculous amounts of cash, toys, b4 they learn value of it, is what builds character, …
RT @ESPNCFBLive: 43 days ‘til kickoff! 43 days ‘til kickoff! So nice we said it twice! PACKED show today…lots of news! Don’t miss it! …
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Fourth And Blog 2010 College Football Preview
We’re closing in on my favorite time of the year- college football season. The fact that it happens to coincide with my favorite season- fall, makes it a glorious world of bemusement and wonder for me. Every September, I know that I can look forward to the crisp autumn air and the spectacle and pageantry of college football. It’s like my Christmas, Halloween, Easter and Birthday all...
All of above. RT @schadjoe: Dillon Baxter scenarios 1)USC’s director of compliance “misunderstood” him 2)The director lied or 3)Baxter lied
Louis C.K. on Fresh Air. Worth a Listen- http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128343426 #louisck #npr
June 2010
9 posts
RT @Nastinchka: To avoid hurt feelings, all World Cup nat’l anthems should be played simultaneously as a mashup. #reeeeeemiiiiix
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It's Official: Colorado Buffaloes To the Pac-10! -... →
Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to your next Pac-10 Champion.
(convulses on the floor with laughter)
RT @BFeldmanESPN: USC has been hit with a two-year post-season ban in addition to the loss of scholarships, among other penalties from t …
What an idiot… RT @SPORTSbyBROOKS: Masoli officially kicked off Oregon football team following pot arrest. http://bit.ly/a8ULda
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Bill Plaschke: Wooden's lasting lesson is one of... →
Well shit, now I’m crying.
RT @Dameshek: Cynics of Celts’ win will cite Kobe being on the bench & some dicey calls, but Lakers have nobody to stop Rondo… & still …
RT @jdubs88: “Happiness begins when selfishness ends.” —Jon Wooden
RT @GovGranholm: As governor, I’m issuing a proclamation declaring Galarraga pitched a perfect game!
RT @jdubs88: Legacy-wise, the worst thing KG ever did was move to Cincinnati. That only works for Dr. Johnny Fever.
May 2010
13 posts
What’s with the gangsters sitting behind Mike Breen wearing the “Frank Caliendo” trucker hats? Weird.
Great, now it’s hailing. Seriously, I think Oregon has it in for me.
And now LeBron is doing everything he can to keep the Cavs in it. Making it pretty obvious, too.
RASHEEEEEEED WALLACE??????!!!!! Where the hell did he come from?
The refs seem to be doing everything they can to keep Cleveland in this game. At least make it look less obvious, guys.
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LeBron’s moment of truth awaits - NBA - Yahoo!... →
Quite the takedown of LeBron. I think it’s very deserved. The guy is obviously an insane talent. To be that big yet that quick, that powerful yet that nimble and that dominant yet that deferent is a combination that comes along once in a lifetime. Wilt Chamberlain was that kind of athlete. Walter Peyton was that kind of athlete. Jim Thorpe was that kind of athlete.
But they all had...
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Ball in Europe: LeBron’s injury *way* worse than... →
Shitty, shitty news for fans of the NBA who were hoping (like me) for a Cavs/Lakers Finals. If LeBron is as hurt as this “report” makes it sound, there is no way that they can get past the creaky Celts and the Magic/Hawks in the next round.
On a side note: I’ve had bone bruises on my elbow and my wrist and I can say from experience that it hurts much more than it sounds like it...
2010 NBA Playoffs: Phoenix Suns sending strong... →
An excellent article by J.A. Adande. So much more than just a story about a sports team.
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Phoenix to wear 'Los Suns' jerseys for Game 2 vs.... →
It’s not often that a sports team shows more backbone than a state government, but when they do, it’s pretty awesome. Good on ya, Phoenix Suns ownership!
Okay, that was an egregious foul call on Rondo. When the foulee grabs face/sneakily looks up to see if official sees it, that’s bad.
That ball was last touched by the Cavs. This is getting silly. But, what do you expect, it’s Dick Bavetta.
RT @jdubs88: Welcome to LeBronia, rest of NBA: Don’t expect to get a single call when it matters vs. LBJ’s team the next decade.
Bill Belichick Drops Off Recent Draft Picks In... →
Priceless. And, once again for the Onion, entirely too close to the truth.
April 2010
22 posts
Craig James: Still gainfully employed by ESPN, broadcasting Alabama spring game. Ludicrous. (via @slmandel) Makes me lose respect for ESPN.
RT @pastapadre: RT @sportspickle: Tiger just eagled No. 9. Fun Fact: Eagles are monogamous and mate for life.
RT @slmandel: People were so upset w/ the Jennifer Hudson One Shining Moment that they’ve re-edited it w/ old (cont) http://tl.gd/pch04
RT @edsbs: http://twitpic.com/1djnz6 - Duke bro congrats Coach K.
Has any Duke player looked more like a petulant, whiny bitch than Scheyer? #wanttoslaptheshitouttathatguy
C’mon Clark. Howard gets thrown to the floor and Kellogg blames him for it. Wow.
Why am I standing in the middle of my living room, nervous as hell? #hoosiersredux
RT @Nastinchka: Coach K has the smug-but-hunted look of a war criminal in retirement.
Matt Howard has earned himself a sixer of Pabst and a ride on my jetski. #fairhairednoseneighbor
RT @edsbs: Clark Kellogg sucks. Vacuum of deep space suck. He’s the Bob Davie of college hoops.
Butler’s fighting, scrapping.
Getting dicey here for the Bulldogs. They need a big energy play and fast. Someone needs to hit a three coming out of this timeout.
Love the use of replay in college hoops. Doesn’t take long, isn’t intrusive but adds crucial layer of due diligence. /via @richeisen agreed.
Butler is playing with more passion. Duke is playing with more talent. Hayward is going to have to step up here for Butler to stay in it.