Culture Tournament: Bill Simmons vs. Colin Cowherd, Scott Van Pelt vs. Chris Webber
2011 Culture Tournament, All, Video August 24th. 2011, 3:15pm
Here’s how the entire bracket looks.
We wrap up the second round today with a few media battles. Three guys who love to scream, one disgraced journalist, and the sports writer with the most twitter followers.
Today’s earlier matchups are all blowouts. Katy Perry and Ron Artest will need significant rallies to make things interesting. Voting closes around midnight for those; these media matchups can be voted on until 4 pm tomorrow.
Bill Simmons vs. Colin Cowherd
- 1. Bill Simmons (82%, 1,769 Votes)
- 9. Colin Cowherd (18%, 388 Votes)
Total Voters: 2,156
Loading ...Jay Bilas's Twitter Feed vs. Glee over Jay Mariotti's Arrests
- 5. Jay Bilas' Twitter Feed (51%, 986 Votes)
- 13. Glee over Jay Mariotti's Arrests (49%, 950 Votes)
Total Voters: 1,936
Loading ...Scott Van Pelt vs. Chris Webber on TNT
- 6 Scott Van Pelt (67%, 1,319 Votes)
- 3. Chris Webber on TNT (33%, 658 Votes)
Total Voters: 1,977
Loading ...Keith Olbermann vs. Gus Johnson
- 2. Gus Johnson (82%, 1,600 Votes)
- 10. Keith Olbermann (18%, 359 Votes)
Total Voters: 1,959
Loading ...C-Webb!
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August 24th, 2011 at 3:18 PM
That stache was amazing.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:22 PM
This is all so confusing.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:23 PM
I hate this stupid tournament so so much. Why do I keep voting?
August 24th, 2011 at 3:24 PM
I hate this stupid tournament so so much. Why do I keep voting
You like putting dots in holes?
August 24th, 2011 at 3:24 PM
Screw all of you who did not vote for Marv. A pox, upon your house, upon your family and everyone you ever knew!
August 24th, 2011 at 3:25 PM
I just kind of voted randomly on this set. Well Simmons wasn’t random, but the rest, whatever.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:25 PM
Yes!
August 24th, 2011 at 3:26 PM
I find myself asking the same question. I have at least begun to abstain from votes I either know nothing or care nothing about. baby steps.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:26 PM
I voted for Gus (again). Never have liked Olbermann.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:27 PM
Refuse to vote on Olbermann-Johnson. 1) Not a fan of talking heads; 2) That Johnson beat Marvelous is a travesty. This is spite.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:28 PM
I voted for Gus (again).
/things ATL_Badger would say
August 24th, 2011 at 3:30 PM
low blow, Stark.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:31 PM
Gus Fring > Gus Johnson
August 24th, 2011 at 3:31 PM
If voting for Gus is wrong, I dont wanna be right
August 24th, 2011 at 3:33 PM
You guys think gay jokes are going to scare me off? I’m not coop.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:33 PM
END WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE!!!
August 24th, 2011 at 3:35 PM
Anyone rather talk more fantasy football?
Last night I traded the #9 overall (12 team league) and Mike Williams (TB) for Ray Rice and the Jets.
Now, this is a keeper league with some simple rules, so a few of the premier backs are already off the board (Charles, McFadden, Mendenhall, McCoy). And Williams is a keeper for one more year, but Rice is not.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:35 PM
I still think there should’ve been a TBL vs. Bleacher Report entry. Will we get one of his ‘media musings’ posts after BR’s recent $22m injection?
August 24th, 2011 at 3:36 PM
The deal felt like a good deal, and I spent about 10 minutes analyzing before I remembered fantasy football is like buying a raffle ticket anyway, so I pulled the trigger.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:37 PM
Sad that they’ve lost so much fried chicken batter in these silly drug cartel wars
August 24th, 2011 at 3:37 PM
FUCK NO.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:37 PM
Was only doing one league this year, draft isn’t until Sept. 3. And is there a TBL survival pool made up yet?
August 24th, 2011 at 3:38 PM
No one cares about anyone else’s fantasy team.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:38 PM
Someone needs another pathetic cupcake.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:40 PM
The Tim Tebow thread disagrees, it seems.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:40 PM
BINGO
BINGO
August 24th, 2011 at 3:41 PM
jck49erfan has one on Yahoo but the login details are escaping me other than the password is the name of his horrific football team…ask him about it on the Twitter
August 24th, 2011 at 3:41 PM
Its hard to tell without knowing what the rest of your team looks like, but I think you made out in getting Rice. Team DEF are a wash because you never know who will be a top scoring one fantasy wise. Williams is good, but he is a top end #2 in Fantasy with the potential to become a low end #1. I make that trade If I am you, fwiw.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:42 PM
No one cares about anyone else’s fantasy team.
Or your kids. Never forget how we don’t care about your kids.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:42 PM
The DEA isn’t wondering why multiple trucks have been peppered with bullets? They need Hank back.
Also, “I am the one who knocks” won Bryan Crantson an Emmy. I think I shit my pants, but wasn’t too afraid to check.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:42 PM
*was
August 24th, 2011 at 3:44 PM
How do I pick between loud obnoxious windbag ranked #2 and loud obnoxious politically charged windbag ranked #10?
I’m writing in Marv.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:45 PM
Still a travesty that Gus beat Marv
August 24th, 2011 at 3:45 PM
Mike is cleaning them up. You assume he did the first time after his ear got shot. And remember when he got that call while he and Jessie were eating, and he told Jessie he had something to take care of? I’d guess that was it. They’ve made him out to be great at making things disappear in the previous seasons.
I got chills after that exchange. Just fucking incredible.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:46 PM
Well… nah. Too easy.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:46 PM
I’d like to a extend a hearty fuck-you-very-much to Jaime Garcia for laying a turd out on the pitcher’s mound today. 6 ER through 4 2/3? That’s some high quality softballs you’re lobbing in there.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:47 PM
Good points.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:47 PM
That’s a lotta slideshows.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:47 PM
What about dogs?
/trying out a non-sports avatar
August 24th, 2011 at 3:47 PM
Kuroda owner!
August 24th, 2011 at 3:48 PM
First, this made me laugh. So true. But yeah, I think it’s very important that instead of fantasy football or kids, we all go back to discussing who is most deserving of our votes in a made up competition no one understands.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:48 PM
Blech, people voting for Cowherd.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:49 PM
I’ll support this write-in. I don’t understand the love for Gus either.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:49 PM
Pretty sure you should drop any Cardinal not named Pujols for the rest of the year. What a free fall.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:50 PM
It seriously took me a year to get my gravatar working the first time (thanks whoever told me that the email is case-sensitive). Better work now.
/my gravatar issues are still better than hearing about fantasy teams…
August 24th, 2011 at 3:50 PM
Best Sportscenter duos ever: I’ll go with Olberman/Patrick followed by Steiner/Ley.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:50 PM
I’m voting for Olberman, just because I remember the good old days on ESPN. He’s living in obscurity now anyway.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:50 PM
Dog discussions have dominated the comment sections for years.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:51 PM
But yeah, I think it’s very important that instead of fantasy football or kids, we all go back to discussing who is most deserving of our votes in a made up competition no one understands.
Put it this way: I care more about Gus upsetting Marv than I do about your attendance at some birthday party this weekend because you slipped one past the goalie 5 years ago in a drunken stupor with this girl you didn’t really even like and now your married and you’ve got this thing called “Johnny” you talk about all the time.
/how’s that for a run-on-sentence?
August 24th, 2011 at 3:51 PM
Luongo’s tears taste like gypsy water!
/also getting into the spirit
And Kane appears to be on track for the opener. He’s skipping camp because, well, he’s probably lazy and doesn’t want to go to training camp. Makes sense for a guy like him. He’ll start slow. As long he’s 100% healthy, I’m cool with him missing camp.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:51 PM
Pretty sure you should drop any Cardinal not named Pujols for the rest of the year. What a free fall.
That’s the plan. Truthfully I don’t know why I’ve stuck with him this long.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:52 PM
Kenny Mayne with Rich Eisen, or Kenny Mayne with Dan Patrick were my favorite.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:52 PM
does it make me racist if i read this like “black people voting for cowherd?”
August 24th, 2011 at 3:52 PM
I hope this means the one guy ahead of me in the fantasy standings who has been carried by Lance Berkman all year is about to do a nose dive.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:52 PM
Also they should just end this tourney and make it Upton/Bar vs The Field.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:53 PM
You talk too much.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:53 PM
It would make you racist if you didn’t read it that way.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:54 PM
The Big Show was great. Kenny Mayne in his hayday with anyone was fun.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:54 PM
Needs more politics, BBQ and making fun of ATL Badge.
/really need more gamers here…
August 24th, 2011 at 3:54 PM
My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding is an amazing TV show. I wish they’d come out with some new episodes.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:54 PM
I actually liked Rich and Dan together. You know, before it got totally played out, I enjoyed Stu Scott when he first came on the network. Don’t tell anyone though.
Steve Levy, SVP and Bucci are the only ones I really care to watch now. John Anderson… HE’S JUST SO SMUG*.
* – and from Wisconsin. Fuck that guy
August 24th, 2011 at 3:54 PM
Alright… gravatar is working! The picture? Not so much
/goes back to drawing board
August 24th, 2011 at 3:54 PM
Hmm, good one. Did you see his “regret” at those comments after Game 5? Those were so overblown, but I think he learned a good lesson about not getting too emotional. I wouldn’t be surprised if this year you see a two goalie system here, right through the playoffs.
And Kane is lazy. Maybe Carcillo will whip him into shape.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:55 PM
hahahaha
August 24th, 2011 at 3:55 PM
As in video gamers, or those who play WoW or LoL? I play console games but not computer games.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:55 PM
Alright… gravatar is working! The picture? Not so much
is that a cuddly chupacabra?
August 24th, 2011 at 3:56 PM
Steve Levy, SVP and Bucci are the only ones I really care to watch now. John Anderson… HE’S JUST SO SMUG*.
* – and from Wisconsin. Fuck that guy
The only person working at the WWL from Illinois was probably Brooke Hundley. I’ll claim victory in that battle.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:56 PM
SC – I’m not allowed to watch ESPN anymore. The guy I do the show with banned me, because I’d randomly bitch about Sportscenter on air haha.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:56 PM
just being honest here…it looks like a cat in that tiny little gravatar pic.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:56 PM
1 HR, 6 RBI this month.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:56 PM
Remember SimCity and The Sims? How about Age of Empires? DOMINATED my life from 14-19.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:56 PM
John Anderson? Smug? You shut your whore mouth.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:57 PM
video gamers…I know there are several CoD nuts here.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:57 PM
Yeah… might have to do some searching. I think I’ll keep it as the twitter pic though.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:57 PM
I remember luring a Sim out into a field and building walls around him until he pissed himself and passed out.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:58 PM
Philly, you ever accept my friend request? Haven’t played Black Ops in a while, but every now and then.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:58 PM
Is that a game or a joke I’m not getting
/honest
August 24th, 2011 at 3:58 PM
was one until golf season started.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:59 PM
Blizzard Entertainment is the reason I remain firmly entrenched in nerdom to this day. I tell ya… StarCraft and Diablo ran up my parents phone bill something ridiculous back when we had the ole 56.6 modem and AOL.
Nothing worse than your parents picking up the phone while you’re in the middle of a game and both parties simultaneously screaming, “GODDAMNIT!”
August 24th, 2011 at 3:59 PM
Just realized I didn’t have you on there, so just followed you.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:59 PM
League Of Legends
August 24th, 2011 at 4:00 PM
HAHA. The best was getting them into a pool to swim, deleting the steps, and watching them drown. Then a little gravestone appeared in your yard and randomly their family members showed up and grieved at it.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:00 PM
John Anderson’s the best, should replace Brian Kenny for the primetime show
/He’s from ‘Sconsin, I’m from ‘Sconsin
August 24th, 2011 at 4:00 PM
Or your kids. Never forget how we don’t care about your kids.
ha, just put this on Facebook:
Ok, if I had a sense of humor I’d think this was hilarious: 4yo Gavin comes out of his room with five toy bottles of condiment sauce sticking out of his waistband. I said ‘Gavin’s ready for a picnic!’ But no. He says he’s a superhero (SauceMan I guess). We then run through a scenario where he saves a sauceless gathering, and his next move was to pull one out and start tapping the back of a bottle aggressively, like you do when you’re trying t ge the last drops.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:00 PM
And FYI Miz for when you move this way, it’s a giant boxer who likes to eat strangers and minorities… careful now
August 24th, 2011 at 4:00 PM
I did actually Monday night. Been replaying some Super Nintendo games recently…going to hit my PS3 backlog after Labor Day.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:00 PM
I also dabbled in Ultima Online… talk about nerds. Hey! Look! We can make bread in this game!
I wonder if anyone will know what I’m even talking about with that one.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:00 PM
Nothing worse than your parents picking up the phone while you’re in the middle of a game and both parties simultaneously screaming, “GODDAMNIT!”
I could think of a few things that my parents could have interrupted me doing much worse. You probably wouldn’t mind though, so I guess your statement is accurate.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:00 PM
Can’t wait for the boom coming in a few months. Got some money saved up for Batman and MW3, roommate already said he’s buying GoW3 and Skyrim.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:01 PM
Plus there’s the whole Wipeout thing.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:02 PM
I think I like your ability to see what everyone wants, and then proceed to do exactly the opposite thing, best about you, Josey
August 24th, 2011 at 4:03 PM
I just saw there’s a Resurrection Map pack for CoD, so Zombie CoD maps? Sweet. Although I wasn’t a fan of the most recent edition.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:03 PM
Nice, sounds good.
I’m planning on FIFA ’12 and MW3. Still deciding on Battlefield 3 or not.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:03 PM
Between Oct 18th and Nov. 20th I’m planning on buying (or asking for Christmas): Arkham City, Battlefield 3, Uncharted 3, MW3, Assassins Creed: Revelations and the new Zelda game. It better snow like all winter.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:03 PM
I could think of a few things that my parents could have interrupted me doing much worse.
/dead baby masturbation joke.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:03 PM
I used to be heavy into games until I graduated college. I haven’t played anything on Ps3 or XBox 360.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:04 PM
god damnit…just when you think you’ve kicked the habit…
August 24th, 2011 at 4:04 PM
I texted a buddy last night who’s a Phillies fan expressing my disdain last night and told him how no one on the Cards gave a shit, and he told me the same thing.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:05 PM
Yeah Revelations is based in Constantople and you play as both Ezio and Altair. Plus ziplines and grenades. Fuck yeah.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:05 PM
My roommate is getting MW3 and I’m getting Battlefield 3. Should be bliss.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:05 PM
Oh, yea. Roommate would definitely be getting Revelations then too. I haven’t played any of the Assassins Creed games, but have watched enough of him play to get the whole story down, which happens to be a really cool story.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:06 PM
My XBox is primarily used for Netflix, but I still love playing sports games…except any NBA game…or Madden. FUCK YOU MADDEN!!!
August 24th, 2011 at 4:08 PM
That’s a nice set-up, saves some money. My b-day’s the end of November so I’ll probably just have my mom buy me MW3 as an early gift, that’s how I got Black Ops.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:09 PM
Kenny Mayne with Rich Eisen, or Kenny Mayne with Dan Patrick were my favorite.
kilborn
August 24th, 2011 at 4:10 PM
Well, if you’re a fan of women that wear yoga pants, you should probably look at this. (NSFW because of a few side ads)
August 24th, 2011 at 4:10 PM
stepson just got lost planet 2. fun watch (i don’t play)
August 24th, 2011 at 4:11 PM
Gamer talk!
Anybody see what GameStop is doing with copies of the new ‘Deus Ex’ game? They are taking out free game coupons that come with each copy of the game, because the coupons are promoting a competitor’s service. Then, they are selling each game as ‘new’ for the full retail price.
/Team Amazon.com
August 24th, 2011 at 4:11 PM
Sweet baby Jesus!
August 24th, 2011 at 4:12 PM
Worked there for a year and a half. That’s the most customer friendly thing they’re doing.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:14 PM
The Sims? How about Age of Empires
my 5 yo plays The Sims. Age of Empires was hot with the 10yo for awhile but the PS3 wins out nowadays
August 24th, 2011 at 4:14 PM
Keith Olbermann’s Death vs. Gus Johnson
I’d vote for Keith then.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:16 PM
Heard Lost Planet 2 was a fun sandbox game, BJB. I’m a RPG/Shooters/3rd person adventure gamer.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:17 PM
I usually feel the same way, but the Madden 12 demo was fun and I haven’t gotten a new Madden in a few years.
And Amazon and other retailers were offering $20 credit or gift cards with a preorder. Plus, I had $20 credit from buying NCAA 12, so I get Madden for $40 and have $20 that will go towards MW3.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:19 PM
who likes to eat strangers and minorities
which one’s miz?
August 24th, 2011 at 4:23 PM
I think I like your ability to see what everyone wants, and then proceed to do exactly the opposite thing, best about you, Josey
i like your ability to notice me and feel like you’re typing just to me
August 24th, 2011 at 4:24 PM
It’s like I don;t even know you anymore vez.
August 24th, 2011 at 4:28 PM
it actually happens quite a bit brawny, and pssst, here’s a secret, others sometimes make the ; mistake too, but that ruins narratives
let’s get off the topic and get back to….
my kids’ cuteness!
August 24th, 2011 at 4:30 PM
He’s been terrible for over a month, no big surprise
August 24th, 2011 at 6:35 PM
jay Bilas’ twitter feed is the best. Especially when some idiot says something stupid when unfollowing him and Jay slams him.
Olbermann is the worst.