Perhaps this is why Americans don’t follow foreign slam dunk contests. Well at least that chick was really hot. Man that sucks.
Magic is pretty boring for the most part, so pay attention to how much this chick is sweating Hakeem Nicks. I’m pretty sure the follow-up to this trick is how she made Hakeem’s dong appear…then disappear…then appear…then disappear
It’s Monday morning and you’re back at work. You’re still feeling the remnants of a hangover, and you’re slightly dehydrated. That’s the bad news. The good news is; you watched the US defeat Canada last night, in what was an absolutely thrilling hockey game, and suddenly there is something else to watch on T.V. to get us to March Madness.If you happened to miss last night’s game and need some motivation to start tuning in look no further…..
Did anyone catch the Drexel vs. Towson game earlier last week? Neither did I but I’m not really ashamed of this. Other than that folks who actually go to those schools I’m not really sure why you’d be watching that game unless you’re a die hard college hoops fan.
While I enjoy the game I have to admit I enjoy the cheering a bit more. And Drexel was in full form the other night. Not only did the Cheerleaders come out to play but they have a pretty sweet dance team as well.
Goooooo Drexel! Pictures after the jump
Haters gonna hate. It’s that simple.
Ronde is still playing, more than three seasons after Tiki retired. Though Tiki attributes Ronde’s longevity in part to the fact that Ronde has maintained the “desire and ability” to stay in great physical shape, Tiki has another theory, too.
“He can go 15 plays without working; he can go 15 plays without getting hit,” Tiki said of Ronde. “He doesn’t realize that I had to work every play. Just because I wasn’t running the ball on a play didn’t mean I wasn’t working.”
Wow, dude – your own brother? Tiki may have a point in that playing running back is a far more punishing position than playing corner, but to say that Ronde wasn’t “working” on certain plays is absurd. If Ronde isn’t working on plays, then Tiki isn’t working on some plays either, despite what he claims. On a 3-step drop when the quarterback releases the ball before any blitzing linebacker can get to the line of scrimmage, Tiki isn’t going to have to throw a block; he can sit int he backfield with his hands on his knees.
Whatever the case, though, Tiki calling out his own brother is pretty low. I knew Tiki was a hater, but he’s taken it to a whole new level. It’s amazing how unlikeable he’s become since retiring from the Giants. He makes Shockey look like someone I could root for.
Despite her complaints, Michelle Damon is going to have to deal with her husband playing in Detroit. Johnny Damon signed a 1-year deal for $8 million with the Tigers this weekend. The aging Damon, and his agent Scott Boras miscalculated the market for the left fielder and ended up taking an 11th hour deal with the Tigers.
To Boras’ credit, even though it’s a 40% paycut, he still got Damon $8 million. Things were looking bleak for the ex-Yankee, who refused to re-sign with the Yanks for what could have been a two year deal for even more of a discount. So while Damon sat back and watched the Yankees spend money on Randy Winn, Nick Johnson, and Marcus Thames, he had to start to wonder about his future.
What we don’t realize is Damon is in need of some money. His previous divorce and spending habits have left him in somewhat of a precarious position. Instead of taking a small multi-year discount with the defending champs, he had to hold out and hope an owner somewhere would see eye-to-eye with him on his value. He stood firm about making the same amount he made in 2009, and because of that he watched teams brush right past his name.
Now Damon, 36, heads to Detroit where he may find himself in a platoon with Carlos Guillen for left field. Where, even though he brings his reputation, has to reset his footing and try to avoid fading into the abyss. Damon is playing on a 1-year contract, without his precious Yankee stadium right field. I can’t see this story ending well.
The Cincinnati Reds have gone out and signed themselves an enforcer. From Don Finley’s blog:
As was reported by John Fay of the Enquirer this morning, Jonny Gomes has signed a Major League one-year deal with the Reds with an option for 2011. This was a deal that, while it was a long time coming, it appeared that the player, the team, and the fans all believed that he would end up back with the Reds.
Jonny Gomes is good for three things: 1) teasing teams with his home run power, 2) spelling his first name like a jackass, and 3) providing his team with extra muscle and craziness in the event of a bench-clearing brawl. Honestly, the dude is akin to an enforcer in hockey. Have you seen how he reacts during bench-clearing brawls? He’s like a mercenary, which is pretty scary considering there aren’t too many guys in the league who can match him physically.
Maybe other teams with take suit and start signing enforcers, just in the off chance that that team’s best player is targeted in the event of a brawl. You gotta protect your investments, plus it’s something the fans can all get behind. Who knows, maybe during the All-Star Game, there’ll be a competition just for the enforcers – who wouldn’t want to see Jonny Gomes and Kyle Farnsworth go at it?
If that’s too violent for baseball’s image, then they can always go with the pie-eating contest during the All-Star Game. It’s fun, it’s safe, and there’s no doubt people would tune in to watch CC Sabathia with his arms behind his back, burying his face in a blueberry pie while Sidney Ponson and Matt Stairs do the same. It sure as fuck would beat the NBA’s dunk contest.
Randy Moss is thinking that 2010 will be his last in a Patriots uniform.
“I don’t think they going to extend my contract,’’ said Moss. “I understand the beast, the nature of it. I think that just with what I think and what I know I don’t think they’re going to re-sign me back. So, after this season if there is not a lockout I’ll be looking for a new team. I’ve got a lot of respect for the Patriots and what they did for me and my family. The only thing I can do is just play this year out and see what my future holds after that.’’
“It’s the business of it, man. You’ve got to understand the business of football,’’ said Moss, who turned 33 Feb. 13. “There is not bad blood. There is no animosity on my side or their side. I think it’s just the nature of the business of the NFL. You know the Patriots don’t really pay, so when I got my second contract from them that was a blessing in disguise. I understand the business. I don’t think they’re going to re-sign me back. I’m not mad. I’m not bitter. It’s just the way things are in this NFL, so like I said after this year I’ll be looking for a new team.’’
Moss didn’t really say anything too egregious, and I guess he should be commended for speaking honestly about his future instead of chirping away with some clices like most athletes are prone to do. It’s hard to imagine that the Pats wouldn’t be interested in re-signing him, though, especially when he’s shown that he can be a record-breaking receiver when paired with Tom Brady.
I’m guessing the Pats, though, won’t be too happy about Moss calling them out on not being the type of organization that pays. I know he didn’t mean anything by it, but it’s like calling your Jewish friend cheap. He may or may not be, but it’s better off to just keep those thoughts to yourself.
If Moss has a big season in 2010 – and there’s no reason to think he won’t – it’ll be interesting to see exactly how the Pats handle it. He’s a once in a lifetime receiver, and I think he’s the type of player it’s worth paying even if it goes against the prior organizational philosophy.
