Archive for June, 2008

Brook Lopez acts like a 5 year old

Friday, June 27th, 2008

I didn't think a 7-foot Stanford educated man could act like a kindergarten student, but Brook Lopez showed it is possible. While being mic'd by ESPN, Lopez had a plethora of great quotes that included "I'm gonna be like Brady Quinn." But my favorite line was when he said, "This ...

Yes, I’m At The Draft

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

-Section: 201, Row:BB, Seat:10 It’s the NBA Draft live from the Garden. I finagled a Credential. Yes, I am in the vast minority of people here tonight who will be using the word finagle. So far, I’ve learned that I’m taller than Mark Jackson, Mike Breen, and Jeff Van Gundy. Also, ...

Bringing Back The Draft: Lessons To Be Learned

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

So, what have we learned? Well, the first lesson is simple. NBA GM's know about as much as you do, when it comes to projecting the future success of basketball prospects. But, it seems there are a few mistakes that have been made over and over again, consistently, through ...

The Russians have extra incentive to score a goal today

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

The second semifinal of Euro 2008 will be played later today between Russia and Spain. Of course the Russians will compete to win the game, but one fan offers a little something extra for each player that scores a goal for his home country. "Russian Euro 2008 players have been ...

John Daly tees it up off a tallboy

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

John Daly was paired with Kid Rock for the Buick Open Pro-Am. Debauchery ensues. Daly drives a ball using a 24oz. can of Budweiser as his tee. The beer can doesn't win this battle. My favorite part of the video is when someone yells out, "shotgun it." -Via Fanhouse

Bringing Back The Draft: 2007

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

The Playoffs are over, but that just means the NBA off-season has begun. The Draft is tomorrow! In preparation for that magical evening, and the mistakes that are bound to be made, it’s time to review drafts of the past. We’ll do one a day until Michael Beasley or Derrick ...

Clinton Portis debuts four new costumes

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis models some new characters on the NFL Network and he wants the viewers to vote on the one you would like him to be at an upcoming press conference. Your choices include Dr. Do Itch Big, Prime Minister Yah Mann, and Electra. But ...

JP Ricciardi got played…hard

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Way to go JP Ricciardi. First you call out Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn for having a lack of passion for the game of baseball and then you go and apologize. Have some balls and stand by your words! “There’s a reason why you’re attracted to some players and there’s a ...

Bringing Back The Draft: 2006

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

The Playoffs are over, but that just means the NBA off-season has begun. The Draft is only 2 days away. In preparation for that magical evening, and the mistakes that are bound to be made, it’s time to review drafts of the past. We’ll do one a day until ...

Shaq ridin Kobe Bryant

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Shaquille O'Neal was at Sunday open mic night at the Village Underground in New York City. Suddenly he decided to take the stage, channel back to the days of Fu Schickens and rip into Kobe Bryant. I somehow don't believe what you told Stephen A. Smith, "I was freestyling. That's all. ...