Roundup: Reporter Asks Soccer Player to Autograph Her Butt, Richmond Football Coach Resigns After DWI, & Sally Jenkins on Pat Summitt
Irina Shayk … EARTHQUAKE! … men with paintball guns unload on US Postal worker … Amy Winehouse’s toxicology report is in … let your employees surf the web! … apparently, these are some pages of the Green Bay Packers’ playbook … Flyers’ winger to appear in Judd Apatow movie … “teenager who was celebrating his 17th birthday has been charged with setting his friend on fire” … outstanding Saved by the Bell facts – apologies in advance for the litany of pop up ads … terrible: wife says her husband killed himself to avoid 9th deployment overseas … Philly cheesesteak legend dies of heart attack …
Richmond football coach Latrell Scott got his second DWI in “5-10 years” and abruptly resigned. The season is less than two weeks away. [Collegian]
The Rangers could be World-Series bound, and have the best home record in baseball … but why aren’t fans filling the Ballpark? [Star-Telegram]
Dayne Crist is Notre Dame’s starting QB, and did you know coming out of high school, he was rated higher than Andrew Luck? [South Bend Trib]
Sally Jenkins is tight with Tennessee coach Pat Summitt, and that friendship produced a very strong column on the Vols’ coach who is battling an early onset of dementia. [Post]
Good way to remove yourself from a 3-way QB competition: Get arrested. Sophomore Barry Brunetti was named the starter. [Ledger]
Former USC star Taylor Mays is now with the Cincinnati Bengals. [Inquirer]
Nice usage of “Jimmer-mania.” [Herald Extra]
This column was made for talk radio: the Cubs should hire Ozzie Guillen! [Sun-Times]
Darrell Issa, House Oversight and Government Reform committee chairman, vs. the NYT. [Union Trib, NYT]
Looking for some beef behind Reggie Bush, the Dolphins signed problem child Larry Johnson. [Herald]
Roger Goodell, hypocrite? [Joe Bucs Fan]
This nutjob knocked on people’s doors and when they answered it, he stabbed them. [Times]
College basketball winners and losers from the July recruiting period. [Rush the Court]
Former Viking offensive lineman Bryant McKinnie is now a member of the Baltimore Ravens. [Sun]
George C. Scott is not a fan of Colin Cowherd. [via Michigan Zone]
At the :45 mark, this reporter pulls her pants down to reveal a thong, in hopes a soccer player would sign her rear end. [via Unprofessional Foul]
I challenge you to find a more hilarious Associated Press video this week. Is this really how they roll in Kentucky? And yes, this video is real.
- Ukrainian Soccer Player Headbutts Teammate, Gets Sent Off [Video]
- Jeff Baker Suffers Thumb Injury Giving Teammate a High-Five, Goes on the Disabled List
- Aaron Hernandez Was Questioned as Part of a Homicide Investigation [UPDATE: Murdered Man Described as "An Associate" of Hernandez]
- Soccer Player Raul Meireles & Wife Ivone Viana Both Love Tiny Bathing Suits, Tattoos and Partially-Shaved Heads
- American League All-Star Starter: Scherzer, Darvish, Buchholz … Iwakuma?
- KC Resident on Ukrainian Soccer Player Headbutts Teammate, Gets Sent Off [Video]
- starkweather on Aaron Hernandez Was Questioned as Part of a Homicide Investigation [UPDATE: Murdered Man Described as "An Associate" of Hernandez]
- starkweather on Aaron Hernandez Was Questioned as Part of a Homicide Investigation [UPDATE: Murdered Man Described as "An Associate" of Hernandez]
- Curtis the Close talker on Aaron Hernandez Was Questioned as Part of a Homicide Investigation [UPDATE: Murdered Man Described as "An Associate" of Hernandez]
- jbriaz on Will Venable Made an Unbelievable Catch and the Padres Are Over .500 For the First Time in Two Years [Video]
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August 24th, 2011 at 8:11 AM
That would be one way for a network audience to continue watching following a game.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:11 AM
Ugh — that soldier killing himself story is rough.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:12 AM
Thought it would be Tony Luke.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:12 AM
George C. Scott’s reaction to Cowherd has to be the universal one, right?
August 24th, 2011 at 8:13 AM
Sounds like that amputation guy really got the shaft.
/veal
August 24th, 2011 at 8:14 AM
Ugh — that soldier killing himself story is rough.
10 years of war — and I think it is only going to get worse for these guys when it ends.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:14 AM
I hate Goodell but that’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever read.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:15 AM
For the sake of America, one would hope.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Because it’s 100+ degrees even at game time in Dallas right now?
August 24th, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Well if these things come in 3s, Tony Luke and the Pats guy are next!
August 24th, 2011 at 8:18 AM
10 years of war — and I think it is only going to get worse for these guys when it ends.
It’s hard to read stories like this because all these guys are my age. Plus — I have 2 friends in the service (Infantry Marine Captain & Army Ranger Captain) and I think about the possibilties of these types of things happening to them. It sucks.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:18 AM
Ouch.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:19 AM
If you read the article you will probably not be surprised by how misleading TBL’s one-liner is.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:20 AM
Youtube is blocked at work — I’m guessing the George C Scott thing is him at the movie theatre spliced in with clips from Cowherd. The original movie is called “Hardcore” and the first video with this theme was with Sandler’s movie “Jack & Jill” — very funny. If it’s not and I just guessed wrong I’m sorry i wasted 15 seconds of your life.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:20 AM
I was under the impression he resigned so he could move to California to get away from all the earthquakes.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:22 AM
not funny but hilarious
August 24th, 2011 at 8:23 AM
Chicago has the worst sports columnists.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:23 AM
it’s ok. it’s only took me about 7 seconds to read your comment.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:23 AM
you are correct. and sorry about Youtube. Print out the WSJ piece on web surfing that’s near the top of the roundup and slide it to your IT person
August 24th, 2011 at 8:24 AM
Per John Buccigross: Vance Worley got 34 called strikes Tuesday, which is the most in a start by anyone in the majors this season.
Wow. Vanimal.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:25 AM
That was the first and last thing I will ever read from that site. God, that was awful.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:26 AM
I love that he signed a consent form for unforseen circumstances, but it had to be read to him because he can’t read.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:26 AM
sorry about Youtube
Ahh it’s alright — this company is so old school with stuff like this I’m surprised I can even access this website. Though the SBTB article didn’t work and I am not happy about it.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:29 AM
So Amy Winehouse did die of alcohol withdrawal?
August 24th, 2011 at 8:29 AM
yes. random penis amputations are common throughout the state. I always advise my friends and enemies both to avoid Kentucky at all costs.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:31 AM
My favorite joke about the east coast earthquake was this one.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:31 AM
Miz, if you HAD to pick a favorite part of the Kentucky video … i know it’s difficult … what is the choice?
August 24th, 2011 at 8:31 AM
I don’t work at a company where internet useage is closely watched, and I never have worked at such a place. But slipping this to the bosses at one of those places seems like a terrible idea.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:34 AM
My day is complete and it isn’t even 8:45 yet.
Only funny if it did not happen to you. Seriously, how much money can compensate this guy for losing part of his junk?
August 24th, 2011 at 8:35 AM
The only site I really cant get on at work is Facebook. Its not because my company doesnt like the web surfing, theyve just said that site has the most spyware and crap like that.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:36 AM
That was the first and last thing I will ever read from that site. God, that was awful.
Joe Bucs Fan is absolute shit, but I think the guy is internet friends with the EIC over here. Since I’ve been coming here, that site has been linked in at least 50 times, including twice where the site infected link-clickers with malware.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:36 AM
That seems like a respectable decision, actually.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:37 AM
Seriously, how much money can compensate this guy for losing part of his junk?
Upon cross examination, the guy will admit that even with that extra inch, he still couldn’t see it.
And based on the video of him and his wife, he may get pain and suffering, but he won’t be awarded anything from loss of use.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:38 AM
I’m waffling between two things:
1) the shot of the guy and his wife walking into the courtroom. you already know what’s happened, and watching him walk just kinda confirms it.
2) the doctor says he removed an inch of the guy’s peen…yet, the guy says when he went to the bathroom to see what the doc was talking about “there wasn’t anything there”. you do the math.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:40 AM
/fixed for vocational verity
August 24th, 2011 at 8:41 AM
Before this debacle, at least the self-service line was open….
August 24th, 2011 at 8:44 AM
Does he bump Roy Oswalt in the starting rotation in the playoffs?
Probably not, but the question has to be asked, I think.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:44 AM
so here’s a news story about it, and it turns out this MD took an inch off his peen, but he later had another doctor perform a full crotch chop on him.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:45 AM
I’ve never heard of penis cancer. I wonder if I have penis cancer. I thought my wife told me the other day I had penis cancer, but it turns out she just said my penis WAS a cancer.
/nba joke
//interest in my penis is through the roof
August 24th, 2011 at 8:45 AM
IRINA!!!
August 24th, 2011 at 8:46 AM
All depends upon Cole’s health obviously. Shoulder injuries are a little scary.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:47 AM
interest in my penis is through the roof
Coop’s been inquiring?
August 24th, 2011 at 8:47 AM
Anywhere I’ve ever worked, that sort of decision to block something is usually not made by IT, but only enforced by IT.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:48 AM
but great pizza
so you’re saying the illiterate man wasn’t hung?
August 24th, 2011 at 8:48 AM
this one sentence carries so much weight, yet is not even explained further:
August 24th, 2011 at 8:49 AM
Rangers don’t have the best home record in baseball (40-24). Tony Plush and the Brewers have it at 47-16.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:49 AM
Coincidence or not, SBTB episode now is Earthquake.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:49 AM
For wrestling fans, this is must see.
It looks like an earthquake occured on Irina’s face.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:50 AM
so here’s a news story about it, and it turns out this MD took an inch off his peen, but he later had another doctor perform a full crotch chop on him.
Perfect that the defendant and his attorney are sharing in a private joke in that photograph. The possibilities are endless.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:52 AM
you get a check plus and smiley face on today’s math quiz.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:52 AM
Flow of the universe.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:52 AM
Joe’s getting upset!
/Hyena’d
August 24th, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Coincidence or not, SBTB episode now is Earthquake.
I refuse to believe this is a coincidence until there is proof that a baby was born in an elevator sans umbillical cord.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Does anybody else rarely ever answer the door unless you KNOW who it is? I learned from the film ‘Unbreakable’ never to open the door for anyone if possible.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:56 AM
to be fair,
she shouldn’t have dressed like a slutthey shouldn’t have answered the door.August 24th, 2011 at 8:56 AM
I see it, but I don’t believe I can read it.
August 24th, 2011 at 8:58 AM
if i didn’t open that door, how would i get my pizza? HUH?
August 24th, 2011 at 8:59 AM
Ugh — that soldier killing himself story is rough.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:00 AM
I come to TBL for snark about baseball, not facts
/Offer to become site fact-checker still stands
August 24th, 2011 at 9:00 AM
what, this isn’t normal behavior?
August 24th, 2011 at 9:01 AM
Same here
August 24th, 2011 at 9:02 AM
in that case, you know who it is and are even expecting them. door-to-door salesmen, Jehovah’s, even someone who looks like they are checking the cable boxes in the backyard…i don’t answer for them and I would basically tell me wife not to do so either.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:02 AM
I mean, I look but dont always know them.. I open the door if they look friendly enough. Because usually they’re just Jehovah’s Witnesses, and I can see they’re holding a bible and not a knife. Of course the day someone comes with a knife hidden inside a bible, I’m done for.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:05 AM
I can always see who is at the front door because of the side lights on the door. If they look stabby, I probably wouldn’t answer.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:06 AM
In my mid-20s I was a door-to-door salesman. Most people would not answer the door. I usually stepped back down their steps about 8 feet away as to not look threatening, and then if they did open the door most people would just open it a crack to look out. Some people though, especially in nicer neighborhoods would just fling it open wide. Lot of housewives during the day showing their southern hospitality.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:07 AM
a) i smoke tree and forget that i ordered it
b) i smoke tree and watch CIA documentaries and think that it’s a mossad or SAD agent dressed as a pizza guy and im gonna die
c) all of the above
August 24th, 2011 at 9:08 AM
go on…
August 24th, 2011 at 9:08 AM
CJ – I have long advised my wife that during the day, with the baby at home and me not, don’t answer the door. the only people who knock are door-to-door salesmen. we get those … maybe once every 3 weeks.
i did answer one day like an idiot … 2 Jehova’s Witnesses (sp?). I said, ‘we already belong to a church, but good luck!’ i know people have something to sell and that’s their job … but it’s also my job to politely say no thanks and close the door.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:09 AM
@Spencer
As a guitar aficionado, what’s your take on Joe Bonamassa?
August 24th, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Sierra Club and other left leaning organizations go door to door. I still remember when they talked my mother into a check for $50 and my dad put a stop payment on the check. Good times.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:11 AM
That George C Scott meme is brilliant. That’s exactly my reaction anytime I end up watching more than 90 seconds of ESPN, or listening to Paul Allen.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:12 AM
And now in Crystal Clear FM!!!!
August 24th, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Yea, there’s gotta be at least one good story in there somewhere.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:13 AM
You work from home though, right?
August 24th, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Ive done this sometimes but I just feel so guilty.. like they’re standing out there and can hear my TV on so they know I’m there just ignoring them. I’m just too nice I guess.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Reading between the lines, are you saying Joe Bucs Fan is the next blog to be picked off by Big Lead Sports?
/calls my broker
August 24th, 2011 at 9:13 AM
I find that answering the door whilst cleaning a shotgun tends to get the point across rather quickly.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:14 AM
This is when he’s getting his smedium Jets shirt sweaty at the gym
August 24th, 2011 at 9:14 AM
hopefully it doesn’t involve stabbing…with a knife, anyway.
OT/
for those interested Amazon.com is offering the complete series of THE WIRE for $72 today.
/OT
August 24th, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Or at least SC could make one up.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:14 AM
fuckin’ awesome.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Tell me if you live in a city or a suburb/small town and I can answer this question for you.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:15 AM
I’ve never listened to local sports radio in the 14 years I’ve been here, anyone actually worth listening to? I like Mackey on twitter a lot.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:15 AM
I’m sure he at least made out with one of those ladies while she put her legs over his shoulders.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:15 AM
I really wish I had some tale of erotica I could regale you with but alas, I am without one. But the thought definitely crossed my mind when a MILF opened the door. I hated that job, but it taught me a lot about people and about life.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:16 AM
SI cover story, Milw Journal-Sentinel cover story today and 4-6 at the plate last night. Life is good for Mr. Plush.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:16 AM
Ive been thinking and wouldnt it be a perfect plan for a serial killer to dress up like a UPS guy and knock on your door? Of course you’ll answer.
/will now never open the door again
August 24th, 2011 at 9:17 AM
August 24th, 2011 at 9:17 AM
My new favorite meme.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:17 AM
Tony Plush and the Brewers have it at 47-16
Speaking of T-Plush, he has a fascinating background. Black guy that hates basketball, but was really good at hockey? Also, he was a salesman in Chicago in the minor league off season. And not just any salesman:
‘In the minor leagues, Morgan gained experience and became a notable base stealer. In the off-season, he lived in Chicago and, in one job, sold shoes. In another, he worked at Sak’s Fifth Avenue selling furs, where his effervescent style served him well.
“I was the man selling $100,000 sable coats – turned it up with all the ritzy dames,” said Morgan. “The sugar daddies would come in with their little sugar women. $10,000 chinchillas? All right, all right, I gotcha, sweetie.”
It was fun right up until the moment he really looked around.
“I was hanging up some coats,” said Morgan, “kind of looking at the people around me, happy and satisfied with being in this job, and I was like, ‘(expletive) this.’ And I walked right out.”
August 24th, 2011 at 9:17 AM
does his best blogging from mom’s basement.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:18 AM
I agree.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:18 AM
Nicely done.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:19 AM
I’ve been debating whether or not buying a Plushdamentals t-shirt would be pulling the sort of team bigamy normally exercised by SC
August 24th, 2011 at 9:20 AM
I also loved how SC tried to make it like it was just me and SG that didnt get him. He just couldnt own up to his horrible story telling.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:20 AM
Reusse and Mackey are good. Not so negative as Barreiro, not so moronic as PA. Reusse’s voice may be a issue, though.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Couple days old, but loving Chris Mason’s new goalie mask.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:21 AM
But what name would the media dub this serial killer. Thats the real question. The Brown Butcher?
August 24th, 2011 at 9:22 AM
Ive been thinking and wouldnt it be a perfect plan for a serial killer to dress up like a UPS guy and knock on your door? Of course you’ll answer.
/will now never open the door again
Couldn’t you say the same thing about cable installers? Or the phone guy? Or the maytag repair man?
August 24th, 2011 at 9:22 AM
TBL wasnt kidding about popups. I have a popup blocker but I still just had a window open for Linkedin. Do not like.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:23 AM
But what name would the media dub this serial killer. Thats the real question. The Brown Butcher?
The news special would be titled: What Can Brown, KILL For You?
August 24th, 2011 at 9:23 AM
Nah.. I dont think I would open the door for any dude in a uniform and utility van.. make them call me first. But a package? Ooh!
August 24th, 2011 at 9:24 AM
I’m very thankful that some people have way too much time on their hands.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:24 AM
There’s a joke in here.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:24 AM
I think he did that because he felt like I was figuratively all over his ass on his comments yesterday. You just got roped in with me because you’re a girl. Sorry.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:25 AM
The Deliverer of Death.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Poor SC. It was a pretty funny story. He should have omitted the legs on shoulders part though. True or not that part didn’t make sense.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Love the fact that Screech isn’t in the picture at the top of that SBTB article.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Good practice would be to ask for their work order/ID before you expose yourself to them.
/pun kind of intended
August 24th, 2011 at 9:26 AM
Bonamassa is awesome. Still have one of his concerts saved on my DVR.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:26 AM
Sounds like a country song.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Zack Morris. Legend.
/and Cleet Tweeter!
August 24th, 2011 at 9:28 AM
fixed.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Ever since losing 7 of 9 to the Yankees, Red Sox and Rays, the Brewers have been on an absolute tear.
/they are fool’s gold.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Sounds like a country song.
I got punched in the nose for sticking my face in other people’s business
August 24th, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Good practice would be to ask for their work order/ID before you expose yourself to them.
/pun kind of intended
I had a younger girl (in her 20′s) install my cable when I moved down here. I thought she was kidding at first when she knocked on my door. I can’t imagine working with a bunch of middle-aged guys to be that easy.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:28 AM
i would like to spend a passionate evening with zoe saldana proverbially making lil mocha babies.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Since Linkedin was mention above, does anyone regularly get new business as a result of a linkedin connection. I get business from connections all the time, but it’s from people I was working with prior to connection on LInkedin. Thus, I can’t say Linkedin generated the business. Seems like Linkedin is more popularity contest than actual substantive business generator. Thoughts?
August 24th, 2011 at 9:29 AM
I like that one.
Bryzgalov looks like he’s turning his mask into a history lesson.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Seems like Linkedin is more popularity contest than actual substantive business generator. Thoughts?
I’ve always just looked at it as just the FB for the professional world. It’s more of online resume than anything, isn’t it? I should probably take mine down, I never use it, and I haven’t updated it since I got my first job out of college.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Black guy that hates basketball, but was really good at hockey?
First part might be true, second part, not so much.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:31 AM
She was setting up surveillance to steal your money by driving Mini Coopers into your home and load up your safe.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:32 AM
Thoughts?
I dont think I know any person who has gotten a new job or a piece of business from linkedin. My personal linkedin highlight is that I am connected to Kristina Akra.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:32 AM
Where did SC share his story yesterday? I missed it
August 24th, 2011 at 9:32 AM
CJ, my best friend works for FedEx but she would pick UPS for shipping whenever she ordered something online because she literally had the hottest UPS delivery guy ever.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:32 AM
interesting. do explain.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:33 AM
ha! almost exactly what I was going to say!
August 24th, 2011 at 9:33 AM
!
+ 1 Gulia
August 24th, 2011 at 9:33 AM
Where did SC share his story yesterday? I missed it
Bucky dancing at wedding thread.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:33 AM
this bryzgalov is traitor. if he was real russian he have scene from club with girls and champagne or bmw 5-series, not whiny american letter. “dear diary, england no want make party with america. wah wah wah.” we write letter like that to stalin and he send to gulag, no problem.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:33 AM
I think it’s been pretty much garbage so far. Our company requires us to maintain a personal page on it, and the only thing I’ve ever received from it is emails from headhunters.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:35 AM
proverbs 22: 1-55
“and he spake. ‘in the lord’s year 2011, the spencer fortold in genesis will penetrate zoe saldana’s honey pot and all will be good.’ yahweh provides for all.”
August 24th, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Ha! I hate that my UPS/FedEx package deliverers ALWAYS come to my house during the day when I’m at work, and leave their stupid notes instead of just leaving the package on my doorstep. Make me have to jump through hoops to get my package.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Bryzgalov looks like he’s turning his mask into a history lesson.
Should have gone with this.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:35 AM
What’s this all about? I need you people to do a better job of alerting me whenever someone famous tweets you! Yesterday someone said Anthony Bourdain sent a tweet to Husker and when I asked for the link I got ignored… or moderated.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:35 AM
He loves the National Parks!
August 24th, 2011 at 9:36 AM
A contending baseball team lost 7 of 9 during a 162 game season? Someone check with the Elias Sports Bureau to see if this has ever happened before
A quick check of the schedule shows the Yankees lost 7/9 earlier this season against the Rangers, Royals and Red Sox…dropping a series against the Royals? Frauds
August 24th, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Ever since losing 7 of 9 to the Yankees, Red Sox and Rays, the Brewers have been on an absolute tear
Pretty sure the Brewers took 2 out of 3 from the phillies in philly, when the Brewers were playing like garbage at the beginning of the year. Does this mean the phillies are frauds too?
August 24th, 2011 at 9:37 AM
That mask is a classic.
/RIP Wayne Stephenson
August 24th, 2011 at 9:38 AM
Chris Mason’s mask is pretty sweet. Breezy’s looks pretty cool, but I can’t quite make out what’s on it in some spots.
I want to see what Vokoun goes with in Washington. Varlamov and Neuvirth really missed chances at one of the best color schemes in the NHL last year. Vokoun needs to take advantage and go full on ‘Merica with his mask this year.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:39 AM
“What I saw was not a penis. What I saw was cancer,” Patterson testified in Shelby County Circuit Court.
I’m sure SC has heard this line from one of his harem before.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:39 AM
Umm…okay. What does testing for leadership have to do with diagnosing someone with dementia?
August 24th, 2011 at 9:39 AM
I think you can add a new character to your repertoire. Spencer Nightengale
August 24th, 2011 at 9:39 AM
The Phillies took 3 of 4 from the Giants in San Fran…the Giants are definitely frauds.
/they are
//fluke World Series champs
///fuck you Cody Ross
August 24th, 2011 at 9:40 AM
There was a stat from Elias that the Yankees have only lost 2 series all year in which AJ Burnett did NOT pitch.
I think it’s time for him to get snuffed.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Yeah, but Alexander Semin wont care.
/Matt Bradley’d
August 24th, 2011 at 9:42 AM
dewar – I know you’re probably still more focused on the Phillies but have you seen anything as to what the lines will look like in Philly this year? Who is going to center the 3rd and 4th units?
I was watching the B’s – Fly Boys series on NHLN over the weekend. Danny Briere is still a weasel.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:43 AM
Your coffee extra bitter this morning?
August 24th, 2011 at 9:43 AM
In short, yes.
Look, there are 30 teams, and at least 29 of them will be proven frauds.
Possibly even 30, depending on how they win the World Series (umpire help, fluky play, steroids, etc.)
August 24th, 2011 at 9:44 AM
For all the shit Bradley said, there was one name that I was really surprised he didn’t mention… Mike Green. Maybe Green is trying, but he is what we thought all along… a 2B pairing defenseman. Or a 3rd line forward.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:45 AM
Look, there are 30 teams, and at least 29 of them will be proven frauds.
So your definition of fraud = any team that doesn’t win the world series? Okay then.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:45 AM
He tweeted to me after I posted a tweet about him winning the SBTB Tournament. I’ll see if I can dig it up….here.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:46 AM
For all the shit Bradley said, there was one name that I was really surprised he didn’t mention… Mike Green.
When have there ever been questions about Green’s compete level?
August 24th, 2011 at 9:47 AM
“I’ll see if I can dig it up” = opens Favorites folder?
August 24th, 2011 at 9:48 AM
God yes. She is gorgeous.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:48 AM
So your definition of fraud = any team that doesn’t win the world series? Okay then.
Did you just snark on rusty’s snark, or miss his sarcasm completely…
August 24th, 2011 at 9:50 AM
no way you don’t have a copy of that printed out and hung up on your fridge right?
August 24th, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Whoa. Janzen Jackson, a certifiable badass, has been dismissed from Tennessee’s team. He’s easily their best player (on either side of the ball).
/dougies
August 24th, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Just a tad.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:51 AM
It is bookmarked on the home computer, but not at work. Well played.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:51 AM
/installs sarcasm meter in the back of atlbadgers’ head
August 24th, 2011 at 9:51 AM
Did you just snark on rusty’s snark, or miss his sarcasm completely…
/whips head around
//what snark?
August 24th, 2011 at 9:51 AM
I think Bradley called out Semin because Semin play was apathetic.
I don’t think Mike Green is all that either, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen him play without passion.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:51 AM
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!! OMG! Were you so excited?! I’d print that, frame it and hang it on my wall somewhere.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:51 AM
fuck…are you kidding me?? this sucks.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:52 AM
There haven’t. He’s just being paid a lot of money to be a top pairing defenseman. McPhee should consider moving him along with Semin. Green will be wanting upwards of $6M next season. Why not lose that cap hit and go after someone like Weber? It doesn’t appear the Preds are going to retain him past 2011-12.
Carlson is the player they can build around on the blue line. Take that $5.5M or whatever Green is being paid and upgrade elsewhere. Especially if they can remove the $6M that Semin is making. Go get a puck mover that can do more than just have an effect on the game away from his own zone to pair with Carlson.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Just read SC’s story from yesterday.
Well done. I would have done the same exact thing. I wouldn’t let my family stop me from getting laid either.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Except… thats not.. what actually happened…
August 24th, 2011 at 9:54 AM
Stick around more often, will ya? You and Garland have been ghosts. Did Lefty e-mail you about that thing with the guy at the place?
August 24th, 2011 at 9:54 AM
does anyone have any idea what Janzen Jacksons ‘personal issues’ have been about? the cheeba?
August 24th, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Dooley announced it. No reason given, but I suspect word will trickle out at some point.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:55 AM
I see there are still two wet blankets in the comment section this morning. Someone put them in the dryer, please.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Good question on the 3rd and 4th lines.
There is Blair Betts still in the mix. I’d be fine with him as a 4th line guy. He’s everything you want in a 4th line center.
There are two wild cards in the mix: 1.) If Brayden Schenn makes the team, he’ll be the 3rd line guy, I think. 2.) Michael Nylander (Jagr’s running buddy from two previous stops) has a tryout contract with the Flyers.
I also think Max Talbot can play 3rd or 4th line center as well.
It’s definitely up in the air right now. I think Paul Holmgren is going to have to buy those “Hello My Name Is” name tags for training camp.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Wait….did I fuck that up? He didn’t get laid?
August 24th, 2011 at 9:55 AM
ell done. I would have done the same exact thing. I wouldn’t let my family stop me from getting laid either.
I don’t think you got the story…
August 24th, 2011 at 9:56 AM
You didnt fuck it up, SC did. Awful story telling.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:57 AM
Go get a puck mover that can do more than just have an effect on the game away from his own zone to pair with Carlson.
Carlson is the puck mover… paired with Alzner, the stay at home guy. Green’s contract isn’t outrageous given his production.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:58 AM
Almost forgot that he went to Philly. He’ll probably be the checking line center. Holmgren has an interesting decision to make with Schenn. Seeing as how long Breezy is signed for now, I think he’s probably going to let him marinate in the AHL and get some more top 6 minutes. No sense rushing him to play bottom 6 minutes at this point.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:59 AM
No clue. He was such a badass, though. While I don’t mind not having to deal with him, I always enjoyed watching him play.
August 24th, 2011 at 9:59 AM
Stick around more often, will ya? You and Garland have been ghosts. Did Lefty e-mail you about that thing with the guy at the place?
New job not allowing for much internetting. Can only really comment on blackberry and the lack of a mobile site makes that near impossible. No emails from Lefty.
August 24th, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Wasn’t around to comment yesterday, but dude, they are so right about this one. You fucked up. Admit it.
August 24th, 2011 at 10:00 AM
it’s been kept very quiet.
August 24th, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Can only really comment on blackberry and the lack of a mobile site makes that near impossible.
Bolded for TBL’s bosses
August 24th, 2011 at 10:01 AM
See comments 80, 84, 92, 106, 140
August 24th, 2011 at 10:01 AM
But he’s RFA after this year. He’s going to want a security deal that locks him up for at least 4 years. Probably longer. He might take one of those cap circumventers a la Keith but do you really want him locked up for 7+ years? I wouldn’t want to fork over $6M+ to him over 4-5 either.
Why not make a run at Weber if you can get Green and Semin off your cap? This is all really early but if signs show that Shea isn’t coming back to Nashville, which at this point seems to be the case, make a run at him. He wants to go to a winner. The Capitals fit that mold seeing as McPhee isn’t afraid to spend to the cap.
August 24th, 2011 at 10:02 AM
his dad is a college coach too. hard to believe he couldnt keep it together
August 24th, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Chicago has the worst sports columnists.
but great pizza
TBL you are the first New Yorker I know of who actually admits that Chicago Style pizza is great. Now comes the big question. Do you prefer Chicago over New York Style?
August 24th, 2011 at 10:02 AM
I don’t think anyone could possibly prefer deep dish to NY style.
August 24th, 2011 at 10:03 AM
which blows my mind in this day and age. pretty damn impressive
August 24th, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Plus, anything to keep Weber out of Detroit. I would really like to avoid that from happening. Doesn’t detract from the point that it makes sense for Washington to be a competitor for his services.
August 24th, 2011 at 10:06 AM
We have a winner. NY Style > Chicago for pizza. Any day of the century.
August 24th, 2011 at 10:06 AM
yeah, I was really surprised stuff didn’t leak out. it actually made me think that people (Dooley, UT people, Jackson) had looked media memebers in the eyes and said, “this is a VERY sensitive and personal subject so PLEASE don’t speculate or ask more questions.”
August 24th, 2011 at 10:07 AM
I’m not a fan of deep dish pizza unless it’s from Lou Malnati’s.
August 24th, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Yeah deep dish pizza isnt pizza, its a casserole
August 24th, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Does this mean you know something?
August 24th, 2011 at 10:08 AM
miz–that is the way that wes rucker makes it sound too. wouldnt surprise me if rucker knew nothing, but he acts like hes got an idea
August 24th, 2011 at 10:08 AM
I also really wish I hadn’t read this because it makes it very difficult to dislike this guy now. Not that I 100% buy into it, but I’m not going to call a guy a liar when his wife falls ill. But if he falls on his face…
That’s going to suck to live with.
August 24th, 2011 at 10:09 AM
it won’t really affect the Blackhawks if he goes there next year since Detroit will be in the Eastern Conference.
August 24th, 2011 at 10:09 AM
He get caught banging a dude or something?
August 24th, 2011 at 10:10 AM
tough crowd in here today.
August 24th, 2011 at 10:12 AM
That’s not been confirmed. I still don’t like seeing the Red Wings get better. Especially when it would mean moving from the best defenseman in the last 20 years to Shea Weber.
August 24th, 2011 at 10:14 AM
you probably couldn’t be further from knowing anything about it than I am.
dude, at this point, anything is possible. I figured it was something extremely personal and potentially embarassing about a close family member and he couldn’t handle it and play so Dooley gave him time to get his head straight.
however, Dooley always maintained that Jackson was on a zero-tolerance policy…makes me think he did something overnight.
August 24th, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Replacing Lidstrom with Shea Weber is a lateral move. Take a deep breath, buddy.
And even though it’s not confirmed, Detroit is going to the Eastern Conference next year.
August 24th, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Interesting…
That certainly leads me to believe he fucked up a few times and was put on double secret probation.
August 24th, 2011 at 10:20 AM
HUSKER – do you have a link to your Anthony Bourdain tweet?
August 24th, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Thats why Im thinking failed drug tests. Wouldnt any arrest have been public record and big news?
August 24th, 2011 at 10:22 AM
yeah, arrests would have definitely gotten out way before now.
August 24th, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Who all is in Irish’s FF league here?
August 24th, 2011 at 10:25 AM
me
August 24th, 2011 at 10:31 AM
SG, I think this is the first tweet of a couple between them
August 24th, 2011 at 10:31 AM
me
August 24th, 2011 at 10:37 AM
See, this is why you’re my favorite! Thanks!
August 24th, 2011 at 10:48 AM
SG: Good thing someone else found it, because I have no clue how to link to a specific tweet.