Our man Madison brought it up when Wes Welker got injured and I brought it up the day before that happened. If the Jets aren’t proof that this whole “benching players” shouldn’t be allowed then I don’t know what is. With a win in San Diego yesterday, the Jets continue to shit on all of the people who claimed they “backed into” the playoffs.
You know something? Maybe they did technically (even though I don’t believe so). But isn’t this awesome? I mean I think the two issues are somewhat separate. On one hand I see benching players as a right that any elite team should have. So first of all, I don’t even think it should be an issue at all. Anyone who thinks the NFL should make teams play their starters for the duration of an entire game to keep competition high is an idiot. And if Wes Welker’s season ending injury isn’t proof then I don’t know what is.
Now, what’s happening with the Jets? This is just icing on the cake. The fact that this team is Cindarelling it’s way into success is a great thing to watch and may have never happened had the Colts kept their starters in their game weeks ago. This is all part of the craziness that is sports and the whole “any given Sunday” argument.
I mean would the NCAA tourney be nearly as cool if low seeded teams didn’t get upsets? No. Do ALL of the NCAA teams that make the tournament deserve their spots? Well, every single year at least 3-5 teams are said to not deserve to be in the tourney so you do the math. I’m loving every minute of this Jets thing. And hell, I’m a Giants fan. It’s a pleasure to watch.
And didn’t you just feel when Keading botched that field goal that “destiny” might actually be taking place? I mean San Diego definitely put up a good fight but come on. It’s like it was meant to be.
Now I’m not saying the Jets have a great chance against Indy. In fact their chances are pretty low. But it’d be pretty cool if these guys showed up in Miami on Feb 7.
This pretty much says it all. I always figured it was a bunch of chimps throwing darts.
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If you’re looking for some sports related articles read the lead. I can’t promise what might pop up in the rest of Friday’s “Fun” version of The Press. Texas is the legit #1, and Avery Bradley is a stud frosh, oh by the way.
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The Ultimate Facebook Revenge on a sibling. This is cold man [SoJones]
The legend of the Rain Man never dies. Shawn Kemp still ballin’ [Barstool]
Just what makes a Beer Pong player a champ…Champ gives interview [Brobible]
Olympic Statues.. Five bucks if you can avert your eyes from the little meatpipes [BustedCoverage]
Mark Titus, the most famous benchwarmer of all time, makes awesome video [TotalProSports]
My first guess is this scares more than the crows [Gibbs12]
El Duque making some extra cash on the side during free agency!! [NYBarstool]
T-wolves cheerleaders get more publicity than the actual team [Maxim]
Part of me thinks he’s a whining little girl and part of me thinks that he’s very smart for not bothering with Minnesota. Either way, this video is pretty badass.
If there were ever a second coming of Pete Maravich (in terms of passing skills) this guy is about as close as I’ve ever seen.
Watch out White Chocolate!
Madison: Hello, Mr. Bettis. First of all, let me say that I’m a big fan. I think you’re one of the all-time great running backs to play in the NFL, and I was really pulling for you to win a Super Bowl when you were playing for the Steelers. You were a great, tough player. The reason I came over here, though, was to compliment your beard. I really wanted to tell you that your beard is always neatly trimmed and clean-looking. It’s perfectly shaped and you should have a lot of pride walking around with such a well-groomed beard. So, Bus, you know, I just wanted to come over and tell you that I’ve always thought you’ve had a great beard and to keep up the good work. It really is a fantastic beard.
Bettis: Man, you better get the fuck up out my face before you get knocked out.
FIN
I am extremely vulnerable to hot women who can hoop. Is there anything sexier? Over the next weeks, the Ultimate Women’s Starting Five is going to appear on Unathletic. At shooting guard (cue the Chicago Bulls Intro Music).. Brittany Jackson. I’m not sure Brittany Jackson got enough respect for being hot and balling when she was in school. She got an FHM shoot which was banging, but she could have milked it for a lot more. She wasn’t a super star, but she certainly is a dime. Stay tuned for the other four…..
I’ve written before that the whole trick shot craze NBA players have fallen into is pretty lame, especially when Lebron is chucking up shots from half court. But this over-the-shoulder-from-the-entry-tunnel is actually pretty impressive.
What’s even better, though, is how when Ellis is going nuts after making the shot, he sounds exactly like Terrence Howard from Hustle & Flow. “I told y’all I had that thang lined up, main. I told y’all, main. Is a pig’s pussy pork?”
First of all anyone who publicly argues with Rosie O’Donnell is tops in my book so Elisabeth Hasselbeck gets my nod. Second of all both of her sweater pups deserve some attention from this picture above. Thirdly, I kind of like what Lizzy is doing this week.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck of The View will be switching jobs with her husband, ESPN analyst and former NFL QB Tim Hasselbeck.
Elisabeth will serve as an NFL Live analyst on Jan. 19 and appear on other ESPN programs in Tim’s place. In turn, Tim will take a seat next to Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sherri Shepherd and Barbara Walters on The View on Jan. 28.
See what I mean? I kind of like that Elisabeth will be roughing it up with the boys on ESPN. It will be interesting to see how many guys get caught staring at her cleavage. Make sure to keep that remote out, hit freeze frame and send us the pictures.
But Tim? Come on buddy. Jan 28th should easily be a day where you’re sitting on the coach. Be a man you pussy. You’re going on The View? What kind of a former quarterback are you? Clean it up big guy. Wear some pants for Christ’s sake.
[Via USA Today]
