Archive for December 2007
December 31st, 2007
2008 has almost started, and I’ve pretty much given up on my resolutions already, so I’m going to get a head start on breaking my resolutions for the year after that. Without further time-altering ado, my 2009 New Year’s resolutions.- Stop kicking to Devin Hester, but stick to it this year.- Trade Kobe back- Finish […]
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December 29th, 2007
At a press conference yesterday, Vinny stared out into the distance, and said “I’m retiring, but I’ll still be around. Wherever there’s an ineffective starting quarterback, I’ll be there. Wherever there’s an inexplicably brittle young starter, I’ll be there. Wherever there’s a need for an inexpensive, last-second replacement, I’ll be there. Wherever there’s orange camouflage, I’ll […]
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December 27th, 2007
Last night’s Motor City Bowl might officially be a victory for the Purdue Boilermakers, but I think the real winner here is the American football watching populace who have had more exposure to the glory that is Dan LeFevour, the MAC’s answer to Tim Tebow.
LeFevour threw for 292 yards and four touchdowns and ran for […]
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December 27th, 2007
Nick Barnett wants an apology from the NFL and official Jim Quirk for the choke-hold Quirk administered on Barnett during a scuffle in last Sunday’s Bears-Packers game. Barnett was expected to file a formal grievance, but now appears to only want an apology.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s expected response is to tell Barnett he’s lucky it wasn’t […]
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December 26th, 2007
Because the holidays are a time filled with stories that don’t deserve their own posts, and I become increasing glib when it’s cold outside, this is happening.
Hawai’i coach June Jones says he’s not interested in SMU. June Jones joins everybody else in their general SMU disinterest.
Clemens’ attorney to begin his own investigation. This of course […]
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December 25th, 2007
Or other seasonal holiday greeting! We had some major technical difficulties (my computer failed at life) that should be fixed. It will back to normal postings tomorrow. Until then, enjoy Rasheed Wallace:
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December 19th, 2007
It is pleasing to me to see that the Cowboys have apparently bought wholeheartedly into this “Jessica Jinx.” Now, TO has decided to speak out because no one has paid attention to him recently.
“Right now, Jessica Simpson is not a fan favorite — in this locker room or in Texas Stadium,” Owens said Wednesday.
Owens […]
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December 18th, 2007
The horse collar rule in the NFL is a bit confounding. It’s rarely enforced, and was only created after a “star” player (Roy Williams) injured another star player (Terrell Owens) in the first place. There is nothing inherently unfair about the tackle, the rule exists only for safety’s sake. But it doesn’t really appear […]
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December 18th, 2007
And my, how mediocre was their play. The one in purple had 78 yards and 2 touchdowns, but on a couple plays he looked like he was a broken tackle away from a huge play. Usually that Adrian Peterson breaks those tackles. The other Adrian Peterson plays offense for the Bears, so I didn’t really […]
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December 18th, 2007
Roger Clemens’ post-Mitchell Report hell continues in the ironic punishment division. The pitcher who convinced fawners that he wasn’t using steroids by being white was scheduled to speak in front of the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association next month. It is now uncertain whether he will make his speech, entitled “My Vigorous Workout, How […]
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December 17th, 2007
- Brett Favre broke another record. Per their contract with the NFL, my local CBS affiliate was required to show the highlight incessantly, even if it meant missing the Miami Dolphins win in overtime. But Brett Favre has another career record.
- That Dolphins win wasn’t that surprising, as the Ravens-post-Patriots collapse continues. It really brings […]
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December 14th, 2007
Remember the good ole days of the 2006 NFL Draft? When we were sure that the Houston Texans were run by fools? When we were sure taking some defensive end from NC State was a mistake when the Heisman-winning reincarnation of Gale Sayers and the one-man national champion were still on the board? It felt […]
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December 13th, 2007
Here’s the whole thing. All 409 pages of it. Four-freaking-hundred and nine. Is that really necessary? I mean, we could have just done with a list. It could have said these guys were stupid enough to have steroids delivered to their house or pay with checks.
Television has ruined my attention span. There is no way […]
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December 11th, 2007
December 7th, 2007
3:37 AM
Baton Rouge, Lousiana
A cell phone rings, plays “Born on the Bayou.” A man wakes up, looks at the clock. He sighs audibly, looks at his phone, and grudgingly answers.
Les Miles: Hello?
[Unintelligible Sounds from other line.]
Miles: Hello?
Other line [loud]: LES!
Miles: Yes?
Other line [louder]: LLLLLLLESSSSSSS!
Miles: Bill?
Bill Martin: Les! What happening?
Miles: It’s three-thirty in […]
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December 10th, 2007
- I would recommend ignoring the Patriots, so as not to further anger them. I mean, even the Brady was fired up. (Although, I should not that Tom Brady is so cool that when he was jawing he was just resting his hands in his muff, like it was no big deal.) But I realized […]
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December 7th, 2007
Yahoo! Sports Ahab-like zeal was on display once again, as they reported that Don Yaeger and Jim Henry will be publishing a book that goes into sordid detail about Reggie Bush’s improper benefits at USC.
Nearly two years after Reggie Bush won the Heisman Trophy, a book detailing improper benefits he allegedly received while playing […]
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December 5th, 2007
Miami, 2010 — The 2010 World Series Champs have begun their expected salary purge by unloading World Series MVP Cameron Maybin for the two minor leaguers, a player to be named later, and a 5-tool embryo currently in the 6th week of gestation. The yet unnamed embryo, which is expected to be promoted to […]
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