Roundup: NESN Hired a Sideline Reporter, Tiger Choked in Abu Dhabi & a Longtime Sports Columnist Retired
Shakira … Canadian kids put a lego man in space … Grey won the weekend Box Office … “Angry about inequality? Don’t blame the rich” … weakest suspension ever? … rent a suite at a Wizards game, meet Gheorghe Muresan … what celebrities can make tweeting … this guy won some big bucks on Jeopardy … damn banks … police department loses $50k worth of sex toys … “‘Sugar Babies’ seek friendship and help with tuition” …
Replacing Heidi Watney in Boston at NESN: Jenny Dell. She used to work at ESPN. [Touching All the Bases]
Dave Sittler, longtime columnist at the Tulsa World, has retired. [Tulsa World]
Dorial Green-Beckham is the best football recruit in the country. He’s got an incredible back story. [KC Star]
“Raising the bowl requirement would be one more reason for teams to dumb down their regular-season schedules. One more reason to schedule three or four cupcakes in non-conference, then take your chances within the league.” Already happening, Berry. [Oklahoman]
Golf in January? Something happened to Tiger in Abu Dhabi. [Golf Channel]
Dwight Howard went off on his teammates in the locker room at halftime this weekend. [Sentinel]
NHL contracts are out of control! [Globe & Mail]
The Ryan Boatright saga is over, and he’s back with UConn. A lot happened over the weekend, though. [New Haven Register]
Among the weekend UConn happenings: Notre Dame 50, Huskies 48. Another bad loss for reeling UConn. [South Bend Trib]
When Sidney Crosby went down in the Winter Classic, he actually had a broken neck, but it wasn’t diagnosed as such. [Tribune-Review]
Huge get for Chip Kelly: Oregon landed 6-foot-8, 295-pound defensive line star Arik Armstead. [Oregonian]
I thought this was a fantastic Curtis Martin column. [Star Ledger]
In case you’re wondering how Kyle Singler is doing in Spain. [AP]
UFC on Fox pulled some strong ratings Saturday night. [TV by the Numbers]
“Sixers center Tony Battie wasn’t hard to miss Thursday night while sipping Michelob Ultras during porn actress Richelle Ryan’s dance set at Tattletales.” [Philly Gossip]
Competition is fierce for sweaty Novak Djokovic shirts.
You may not see a worse free throw attempt this season in the NBA.
Grandma ducks to avoid live TV shot. Nice try.
- Oxbow Upsets Orb To Win Preakness, No Triple Crown For 2013
- Charmin “Stop Skidmarks” Billboard Won At Charlotte Motor Speedway
- Mets Resort To Groupon To Sell Tickets, Including Yankees Games
- Oklahoma State Blocks Wes Lunt Transfer Options, Lest Mike Gundy Look Bad Indirectly
- Tony Allen: Here’s Video of Him Dancing in Front of a Green Screen Taping an ESPN NBA Promo
- beardown on Oxbow Upsets Orb To Win Preakness, No Triple Crown For 2013
- Caribou on Jaguars Cheerleader Swimsuit Video is Something to Root For [Video]
- Black on Baby Goat Playing and Jumping on a Sleepy Pig Should Highlight Your Weekend [Video]
- A.P. on Oxbow Upsets Orb To Win Preakness, No Triple Crown For 2013
- A.P. on Mets Resort To Groupon To Sell Tickets, Including Yankees Games
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January 30th, 2012 at 8:15 AM
Yes. We know.
/ESPN Headline–Tiger Finishes Third
//Ignores the two people who beat him
///As well as the tournament that actually took place in the U.S.
////And then they’ll complain that nobody cares about golf when Tiger isn’t playing
/////Extra hashtag for Gaseous Clay
January 30th, 2012 at 8:15 AM
and he is about to be a Razorback. Wooooooo Pig!
January 30th, 2012 at 8:18 AM
The pre-fight commentary with Menefee, Couture and Jones was way too awkward though. They need to do something about that.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:19 AM
This guy was my absolute favorite. Every daily double was a true daily double.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:22 AM
Replacing Heidi Watney in Boston at NESN: Jenny Dell. She used to work at ESPN
Not good when they post a blurry photo of you standing 20 feet away.
2/10 – would not bang.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:26 AM
“‘Sugar Babies’ seek friendship and help with tuition” …
Fantastic article
January 30th, 2012 at 8:28 AM
You gonna let him get away with that, Clay?
January 30th, 2012 at 8:30 AM
/////Extra hashtag for Gaseous Clay
You gonna let him get away with that, Clay?
I don’t know who he’s talking about.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:31 AM
A VERY little bit of effort led me to this photo of Jenny Dell
/pours one out for Heidi
January 30th, 2012 at 8:32 AM
Kyrie Irving, ftw.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:32 AM
I wasn’t.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:34 AM
/literally
January 30th, 2012 at 8:34 AM
Some really good links today, JMac. Thanks.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:37 AM
If you really don’t know why banks are paying 0.4 percent, then maybe you shouldn’t be writing bank related op-eds in the New York Times.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:37 AM
Hmm okay there are some photos of this chick dressing and looking bad and frumpy… and them some where she’s banging hot (ex: Halloween photo as the slutty Dorothy).
She better bring her A-game every night. .250 aint gonna cut it in this town
/Kramer’d
January 30th, 2012 at 8:39 AM
That doesn’t change the fact that the harsh truth is simply this: if Tiger isn’t competing (competitively), then no one gives a shit about something called the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship (yes I had to look that up).
Love him or hate him, he is absolutely the only thing that moves the meter in golf. Period. Not Mickelson. Not Sergio. No one else. Whether its people tuning in to watch him fail or win, people care when he’s in it.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:39 AM
Wonder if her interview included eating various ballpark food on camera.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:40 AM
Kyle Fucking Stanley
January 30th, 2012 at 8:41 AM
Order nachos at a Pistons game, meet Fennis Dembo.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:42 AM
While she is hot, would anyone recognize Shakira on the street if she didn’t walk up to you and say, “Hi, I’m Shakira.”?
January 30th, 2012 at 8:43 AM
If you really don’t know why banks are paying 0.4 percent, then maybe you shouldn’t be writing bank related op-eds in the New York Times.
I wouldn’t call that an op-ed, I’d call it a fictional sketch based loosely on facts, most likely by someone who wishes to be known as a humorist.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:44 AM
Golf in January?
Yes, golf in January. Something else also happened — one of the biggest meltdowns on the PGA tour in years. That could ruin Kyle Stanley’s career. An 8 on #18?? That was hard to watch.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:44 AM
Why are the banks paying only 0.4 percent interest on a savings account if they can afford to open offices on every other block in Greenwich Village?
Right, using a Manhattan neighborhood isnt the best indicator to review banking practices nationally. Due to a lot of the bank mergers, there are tons of local branches that are being closed due to footprint overlap.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:44 AM
Trending downward from UFC on Fox 1, and way down from the Kimbo Slice/James Thompson fight. Has MMA already hit its peak?
January 30th, 2012 at 8:45 AM
While she is hot, would anyone recognize Shakira on the street if she didn’t walk up to you and say, “Hi, I’m Shakira.”?
is she walking toward me, or away from me? And can you get her to first walk toward me, then do a little spin, then walk away from me, and then repeat the process? Then she can tell me she’s Shakira.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:45 AM
Didn’t she gag on the food in Cleveland?
January 30th, 2012 at 8:45 AM
Not sure how many of you caught the x games finale last night, but that was riveting. two guys attempting things that had never been done on a snowmobile before. My stomach felt a little tight for both of them. Just like back in the old days watching Evel or Robbie Knievel try a big jump.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:45 AM
I have no opinion on this right now. This whole saga is just sad.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:47 AM
that was tough to watch. dude looked like me yesterday out there on 18.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:48 AM
so i walk into work, open up chrome and the last open tab was to this comment from last friday…
still funny.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:48 AM
Not just that, but internet banking has made branch banking an overly expensive expense for many banks. Hence the wave of branch closings nationwide. Oh, also the reason why Capital One is buying INGDirect.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:48 AM
That Jeopardy article is fascinating.
I’d like to see that guy do a TED.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:48 AM
While she is hot, would anyone recognize Shakira on the street if she didn’t walk up to you and say, “Hi, I’m Shakira.”?
“Only in my dreams”.
Grey won the weekend Box Office
“How will the wolf survive”.
Sixers center Tony Battie wasn’t hard to miss Thursday night while sipping Michelob Ultras during porn actress Richelle Ryan’s dance set at Tattletales.”
Ballers, baby. Guess the club was out of Budweiser…
January 30th, 2012 at 8:49 AM
correction **some guy named Kyle Stanley
January 30th, 2012 at 8:49 AM
his postround interview was like an interview with someone who just got in a car accident.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Very cool, however I enjoy every media headline saying the kids put Lego dude in space, and then around the 2nd or 3rd paragraph they all switch to the less exciting “near space” or “upper atmosphere”.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:50 AM
“Guys, why am I the only one talking about where I should get traded to. You guys should be bringing it up in interviews or just everyday conversation. This is ridiculous.”
That Green-Beckham link was great, makes you grateful for what you have.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:50 AM
All the +8′s on GolfWRX think he should’ve gone for the green in 2 from 240, saying the worst score he could make from there was 7. As soon as he took that 12″ beaver pelt from 82 I thought to myself “this could be trouble.”
January 30th, 2012 at 8:50 AM
still funny.
sounds very mole-mannish. The guy’s got 2 interests, The Simpsons, and pointing out how everything else sucks.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:52 AM
he should’ve!!! he’s one of the longest golfers out there and it was a 3hybrid to a sucker pin. all he needed to do was hit it long, over the water…the only way he could’ve lost that was by hitting a wedge to that pin.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:53 AM
Someone on the internet? Gonna have to be more specific than that.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:53 AM
OT: watching Journey in Manila. Ariel Pineda out front. “Be Good to Yourself” today, everyone.
That is all.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:54 AM
12″ beaver pelt. I like that. me and my buddies call it “throwing a flip-flop”.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:55 AM
correct. and also, pot.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:55 AM
I’m coming around on the thinking, but it sure seems sketchy. Of course, on the PGA they have these giant backstops around 18, so going long or wide is no big deal anymore. Pull a 5W and fucking wail on it, the gallery will bail you out.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:56 AM
Between this chick and Nocera’s fiction-riddled propaganda, it hasn’t been the finest month for the NYT op-ed section.
January 30th, 2012 at 8:57 AM
When Sidney Crosby went down in the Winter Classic, he actually had a broken neck, but it wasn’t diagnosed as such.
Yeesh, that’s scary stuff. And, the med staff initially missed it?
That dude’s career may be already done. It’s gonna take a miracle…
January 30th, 2012 at 8:59 AM
Also: wearing $1k suits
January 30th, 2012 at 8:59 AM
exactly…hell, snedeker had the gallery bail him out too.
and that pin is well known for being too tempting for its own good…and stanley hit a decent shot in there too. his caddy should’ve known that but kudos for him taking his drop in the rough to kill the spin naturally…smart move.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:02 AM
and then around the 2nd or 3rd paragraph they all switch to the less exciting “near space” or “upper atmosphere”.
true but they sent a Lego Man to near space. and took pics to prove it.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:03 AM
Someone ask for a miracle?
January 30th, 2012 at 9:03 AM
They should take Sidney Crosby and Peyton Manning and make them fight. Winner gets all the useful neck vertabrae, bones and tissue, the loser will have the spine of a jellyfish and call it quits.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:03 AM
i get what you’re trying to say but the field in abu dhabi was way way better than in SD and tiger beat himself with his putting. tho he did have a choke-y moment.
/tiger’s still a dickhead for criticizing haney’s book as a money grab while playing a shit course in the desert for $millions
January 30th, 2012 at 9:04 AM
Professional athlete in a titty bar. Big deal.
I was more wondering why he went so far out of Philly (Levittown). There are a half a dozen places he could have went to closer to the city where, it is more likely, no one would have given a shit.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:04 AM
All hail the inaninimate carbon man!
/for Butters
January 30th, 2012 at 9:05 AM
rory’s terrible penalty that cost him the playoff worse than anything that happened. Granted it was on FRI but a jag-off mistake.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:05 AM
So, the Pens now use the same doctors the Flyers used during the Lindros era?
January 30th, 2012 at 9:06 AM
A lot of reports say’s the neck is healed and he may be back for the playoffs. Which probably means the exact opposite.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:06 AM
it wasn’t just that penalty, he was making stupid mistakes all thursday and friday. it’s enough already…dude’s been out there for five fucking years now, he should know that he can win any tournament by five strokes if he just concentrates. he’s got way more phil in him than he’s got tiger…almost like he gets bored and bites off more than he can chew.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:07 AM
One of my favorite commenters because of how close his real name is to that of one of my favorite hockey players growing up.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:08 AM
graeme mcdowell banked one off the gallery to 6 feet…really cool.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:09 AM
Tattletails is AWFUL. Not as bad as the Red Raven, but still awful.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:09 AM
Need some suggestions for the Rutgers area (Somerville NJ) in May:
1. Eats
2. Hotel
3. Golf
4. EWR or PHI?
January 30th, 2012 at 9:10 AM
Gotta build the bank account back up, after it was Elin’d.
Phil missed the cut at the Farmers. Not a good start to his year.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:12 AM
Only one I can think of is a player that has my first name and most of my last.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:12 AM
Someone ask for a miracle?
Responsive, ain’t ya?
I really dig the backing vocal arrangement on this.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:12 AM
oh man, hope kyle stanley doesn’t see this picture…
it’s rare that you see a million dollar check with your name on it…probably hurts when you realize it’s worth half that cuz you fucked up.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:12 AM
That’s the one.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:12 AM
no, he’s been HORRIBLE.
/which means he’ll probably win a major this year, knowing him
January 30th, 2012 at 9:14 AM
Well, you did put it on a tee for me
January 30th, 2012 at 9:14 AM
1. Lots of good eats in the Princeton area (25-30 mins from Somerville), Bridgewater has a lot of upscale chains
2. All of your major ones are represented in that area
3. So many courses, I’ll have to get back to you
4. Definitely EWR
Hope Solo Mio might be able to hook you up with more info as well
January 30th, 2012 at 9:15 AM
he had a nice little hole in one as well.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:16 AM
ouch. that’s a nice little kick to the jelly beans.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:16 AM
So, the Pens now use the same doctors the Flyers used during the Lindros era?
Terribly sad situation. Doctors never should have allowed him to play the next game after the collision with Steckel.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:17 AM
The Rutgers golf course is actually really nice, just remembered. Green fees aren’t bad and it’s a challenging course. Green Knoll looks pretty good. The public courses in Jersey are pretty solid.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:21 AM
Rock gives Tiger and Rory the People’s Elbow!
January 30th, 2012 at 9:21 AM
NHL contracts are out of control!
I generally like Duhatcheck’s work, and agree with his conclusion, but the support provided for his conclusion is pretty weak.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:22 AM
Looks like she’s going to visit the Wizard of Oz
/I’ll be Tin Man
January 30th, 2012 at 9:25 AM
But you can’t deny that it would add more incentive to schedule cupcakes.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:25 AM
What contracts?
/David Poile
January 30th, 2012 at 9:27 AM
Looks like she’s going to visit the Wizard of Oz
Sweet sassy molassey!
January 30th, 2012 at 9:28 AM
He still got like $400k. Don’t feel too bad. Am I crazy or is Sneds sort of like an American Luke Donald? Badass from 100 yards and a great putter, but shit off the tee.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:28 AM
There’s plenty in the area, what do you like or want to try?
Clydz in new brunswick is good for drinks, or if you go early enough, a really good steak.
also in new brunswick, for dessert, is old man rafferty’s. Entree’s are OK, but they’ve got great cookies, pie and cake.
if you want expensive french food, go with the Frog and the Peach. very good, pricey.
I’ve been meaning to try Elements in princeton, haven’t heard a bad thing about it.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:28 AM
Apparently his daughter had a seizure a few days before and spent some time in the hospital.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:29 AM
/David Poile
Want to trade front office?
/I’ll settle fore just Paul Fenton
January 30th, 2012 at 9:30 AM
Apparently the Vikings signed a linebacker from the CFL named Solomon Elimimian. I really wish Summerall were still around to try and pronounce that. “Ee-lye-MIM-ian!”
January 30th, 2012 at 9:31 AM
It’s really really good. Was there for the first time a few weeks ago. Also if you come down to Princeton, Teressa’s has really good Italian food as well.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:32 AM
Thanks, Mantis. I have to haul my wife up there so she can take a licensing exam, so I need something to do on Saturday while she’s examining.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:33 AM
Apparently the Vikings signed a linebacker from the CFL named Solomon Elimimian.
Solid, low risk signing. Guy was an absolute beast in BC.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:33 AM
Snedker has that top gear that some guys dont so certain days he’s sick hot.
Phil’s putting is Ernie Elsish right now. Practiced inthe winter with a belly, bailed – went to his old college putter – ugh. I think his putting is too AFU for him to be taken seriously. I mean it’s atrocious and he overthinks it. Yips.
Stanley blew Augusta. That’s the deal. No Augusta. Idiot.
Some really great players hanging 50-70 in the OWGR now, trying to bang into that top 50. Not sure who needs a win to get into Augusta: Woodland, Rock, Furyk, Els, Moore, Sabbo, Ohair all need a win or multiple top 3′s.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:34 AM
Much better picture of Jenny Dell.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:34 AM
snedeker’s a better driver than donald (brandt is 57th in total driving compared to luke’s 127th) and luke has a much better chipping/pitching game, but they’re both elite putters. i think a better comparison for luke donald is steve stricker…snedeker’s more like freddie jacobson.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:34 AM
damn, had no idea.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:35 AM
Food my wife will eat, in order of preference:
1. Mexican
2. Italian (but only with alfredo sauce)
3. Steak
I have a feeling I’ll be spending some time on Yelp.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:35 AM
Why does the Globe and Mail article focus on real dollars and not cap hits when talking about maintaining a competitive team?
January 30th, 2012 at 9:36 AM
I’ll have to check out Teressa’s. Most of the italian restaurants around me are just dime a dozen red sauce places.
good to hear about Elements. Maybe I’ll make some reservations for this saturday.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:36 AM
His YouTube highlight reel is actually kind of impressive. He hits HARD.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:37 AM
Sweet vision of white.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:37 AM
And why are we talking about the All-Star game as a barometer for determining if a player is having a good season?
Was hoping for more out of that article. The first page of it is about contracts and dollars… then it goes into what every NHL article seems to cover these days: head hits. Writer is all over the place in that one.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:39 AM
Was hoping for more out of that article.
Here, read this one instead.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:39 AM
Call me crazy but I think Sneds wins a major before Donald.
Woodland needs to get in, he’d be a serious contender. Ernie just can’t putt well enough anymore unfortunately.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:39 AM
in that case i do recommend Clydz for the steak and drink menu. I had a filet Mignon a few months ago there with a blue cheese butter on top and got adventurous with the rattlesnake sausage on the side. great meal.
countless martini’s and mixed drinks.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:39 AM
Teressa’s is more upscale Italian. I had an amazing penne pecorino which had scallops, shrimp, plum tomatoes, spinach, garlic in it. It was simple yet damn was it tasty.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:39 AM
anyone watching Alcatraz tonight?
January 30th, 2012 at 9:41 AM
i’ve put a deadline of 3 more episodes for that show to get going, liked the pilot but did not like the last episode at all.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:41 AM
Absolutely agree. Guy was pretty dominant up here these past two years. I would say he might have an even better chance than Cameron Wake in terms of translating to the NFL.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:44 AM
The Weidman/Maia fight was awful, and Davis/Evans wasn’t exactly thrilling either. Too bad they didn’t show some of the cool stuff from the undercard (calf slicer!).
January 30th, 2012 at 9:44 AM
what;s a pecorino
January 30th, 2012 at 9:45 AM
not crazy at all…
woodland’s in the masters already…he finished in the top 30 of the 2011 money list.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:46 AM
Crosby is fucked.
Anyone else having issues in Chrome with YouTube totally locking up your browser when you attempt to close a tab that has a video playing? Been doing this for like a week now.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:48 AM
Rashad dominated that entire fight. Other dude was clearly the more physically imposing guy but he tired quickly. Sugar pretty much stayed on the outside, got his takedowns when the opportunities were presented and wore the guy out.
Not the most exciting fight to watch, but it was clear who the better fighter was.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:48 AM
Nice! He’s my pick then
January 30th, 2012 at 9:49 AM
I also predict another DJ Sunday meltdown at the Masters, giving him the Grand Slam of Meltdowns.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:50 AM
Can’t handle graphs and charts this early. I support the 3-2-1 system though.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:50 AM
Not disputing that – but other than the crucifix in the 1st round and briefly in the 5th, not a lot of action. Neither was in trouble during the standup (though Evans clearly landed more shots), and not a single submission attempt in 5 rounds.
It wasn’t a fight to “sell” new people on UFC.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:50 AM
Need some suggestions for the Rutgers area (Somerville NJ) in May:
1. Eats
2. Hotel
3. Golf
4. EWR or PHI?
Kaiser hit up on a lot of nice spots in New Brunswick.
Hotel – The Hyatt in downtown is within walking distance of most of the good spots.
Clydz – They have a good selection of beers and decent live bands.
Panicos is an excellent high end Italian eatery
Catherine Lombardi’s next to the New Brunswick Theater has world famous cocktails and good italian food.
The Harvest Moon is a decent brewery with ok food
If you’re feeling adventurous, try Makeda’s for Ethoipian food. They also have live jazz on Fridays and Saturdays.
Right next to the Frog and The Peach is Delta’s for good southern food.
If you go up Easton Avenue, there’s Stuff Yer Face for some really good strombolis and very nice beer selection. Right across is Edo’s for some fantastic sushi.
Thomas Sweets for some great ice cream
EWR is closer. If you don’t have a car, you can take a train right into New Brunswick.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:50 AM
pretty solid pick, esp if his work with butch allows him to control a draw off the tee. still needs to improve his putting though.
my early masters pick is rory because there are two par 5′s where this shot will give him a MASSIVE advantage. don’t see him choking like last year…he’s gonna be fired up.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:51 AM
nobody will ever come close to greg norman’s saturday slam.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:52 AM
Man, there sure are a number of bad pics of Shakira out there. TBL seems to have an endless supply.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:52 AM
I didn’t see a minute of either all-star game yesterday. Would have watched the NHL one if the Bulls weren’t playing the Heat during it. Sounds like the Pro Bowl was a glorified flag football game based on the radio this morning.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:54 AM
Yeah, stuff yer face is good, just bring the indigestion medicine with you. Nice outdoor seating area there as well.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:55 AM
anyone watching Alcatraz tonight?
i’ve put a deadline of 3 more episodes for that show to get going, liked the pilot but did not like the last episode at all.
not even the hatch in the middle of the woods? Not even the music from the Lost soundtrack?
I’ll record it, and probably watch it while I’m stuck here with the tiny one. I’ll mostly like the big knocks on the lead, and I’ll think she’s wearing a stupid outfit that includes rolled up man pants.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:55 AM
Watched a few minutes of it and that was enough for me. I was more riveted by the replay of the Aussie Open Final. Five and half hours of playing at that level would kill me.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:55 AM
I quit watching after the one running play in the 1st quarter when both the O and D-linie just stood up and didn’t even attempt a block. That was sad, but at least the crowd booed the shit out of them.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:56 AM
Great, really appreciate it. So I’m better off staying in New Brunswick than Somerville?
January 30th, 2012 at 9:56 AM
Man, there sure are a number of bad pics of Shakira out there. TBL seems to have an endless supply.
I thought things would get better after he stopped having to use the Getty website http://www.photosthepapparazimeanttodiscard.com
January 30th, 2012 at 9:57 AM
nobody will ever come close to greg norman’s saturday slam.
Never. It’s an amazing/dubious accomplishment. Led all 3 on SAT night. He’s also lost in all the playoff formats too. DJ is just a straight up flake. I’m not going to get all worked up why he doesnt get it done. He could do it but if you get on the DJ bandwagon just expect some disappointment. Going back to his old caddie is a terrible move.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:58 AM
Seriously, no one has mentioned the grease trucks yet??? If you are going to Rutgers, you need be hitting up the grease trucks:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grease_trucks
Also…Kyle Stanley is a dirty Clemson Tiger…nothing pleased me more than seeing him blow up like that.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:58 AM
Some guys on the radio this morning posited that the players putting their own money into a kitty for the All Star games would maybe be a way to make them worthwhile.
Athletes love to gamble. Why not let them wager on themselves for once (that we know about)?
January 30th, 2012 at 9:59 AM
Finally saw Moneyball last night, too. Enjoyed it. Had proper expectations going in and that helped. Anyone seen Ides of March? Watched it on Friday night and I was surprised I didn’t hear more about it in theaters. Cast was outstanding.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:59 AM
3. Steak
Forgot about Steakhouse 85, right next to Panicos. Not bad.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:02 AM
That was one of my favorite parts of road tripping to Rutgers when I was an undergrad.
And another vote for Stuff Yer Face. Good stuff.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:04 AM
A Fat Darrell? I don’t think even I could handle that sandwich.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:05 AM
Great, really appreciate it. So I’m better off staying in New Brunswick than Somerville?
I believe you are better off in NB.
Seriously, no one has mentioned the grease trucks yet??? If you are going to Rutgers, you need be hitting up the grease trucks:
That’s a drunken 3AM type of eating, but it’s good. Just be prepared to destroy your toilet after a Fat Cat or 2.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:06 AM
Some guys on the radio this morning posited that the players putting their own money into a kitty for the All Star games would maybe be a way to make them worthwhile.
Athletes love to gamble. Why not let them wager on themselves for once (that we know about)?
Just what Jerry Jones wants to see. A multi-million $ asset like Demarcus Ware killing himself for $75K.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:09 AM
I also enjoyed this part:
Damn banks.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:09 AM
PJ’s in Columbus has all of those same sandwiches. Loved that on lazy football watching Sundays.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:09 AM
I unfortunately watched about 2/3′s of the game because of the amount of ex-Chippewas/current-Bengals in it. It was horrendous.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:10 AM
if you’re not getting a rental car, stick with the train to new brunswick. if you are getting a car, somerville or somerset are maybe 10-15 minutes away from the heart of new brunswick by car.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:11 AM
If you’re gonna have a credit card, that’s the price you’re going to pay. Unless you use your debit card or an American Express or cash, you’re going to be paying 8+ % APY on a credit card. That’s the way of the game. Being irresponsible and overextending one self is the person’s fault.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:15 AM
comes with the territory, but they could also try calling the bank and explaining they are having a very difficult time paying to see if they can get some relief on the interest or look into opening a card with a local bank that might be offering a low/no interest balance transfer.
there’s options for dealing with it out there.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:15 AM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 30th, 2012 at 10:19 AM
Anyone seen Ides of March?
I did — cast was excellent. Good acting, though the ending could have be a little better.
PJ’s in Columbus
Nothing like a little mug nite at Out-R-Inn then hitting up PJ’s for some sandwiches. Side note: My roommate had no turned 21 yet and figured out that the delivery drivers at PJ’s did not card if you ordered beer, so he would routinely order a case of natty from PJ’s — but he would feel guilty not ordering food, so he would get a side of provolone sticks as well.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:19 AM
Come on TBL… Ballin’? Brandon Marshall ain’t moving the needle.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:22 AM
WTF is this shit?
January 30th, 2012 at 10:23 AM
totally agreed with all this. his scrambling and putting isn’t nationwide tour quality.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:24 AM
I’d like to talk about the Bulls is all. Actually been watching them this year.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:29 AM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im getting so sick of him its not even funny
January 30th, 2012 at 10:37 AM
I don’t have credit card debt because Suze Orman advises against it, but I was having lunch with a friend the other day, who was a wreck because her bank charges 18 percent interest. There was no way she could ever pay down her credit card debt.
The Card Act really changed the industry. In the end you’ll see higher rates for the average user. Your best bet for a low rate is to get yourself in a preferred customer tier by high usage (you can payoff, just do all your many transactions on one card). Major banks see cards now as a way to deepen relationships with customers, not as a significant earnings pillar like 15 years ago.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Yeah, SC can be a real dick.
January 30th, 2012 at 1:26 PM
Jenny Dell, former UMass cheerleader, is very hot. Since she works for the Sux, she’s dead to me now.