Why Basketball Players Shouldn’t Do The Weather

I say that, but really he didn’t do too bad! Whoever Chris Bosh’s publicist is, they are very busy right now. For some reason, not only do we see ads on Facebook promoting Chris’s new fan page, but he even went on a Toronto station to do the weather. At one point, it sounds like he accidentally taps the green screen with his hand….other than that, not too shabby!

It’s All About Picking Butler

In your NCAA tournament bracket next week, Butler may look like a sexy pick. But not as sexy as Butler picking themselves.This is from the game last night in which Cleveland State upset 16th ranked Butler 57-54 in the Horizon League championship game. I guess when your team is down by one point with 33.7 seconds left, all that’s left to do is pick your nose!

Buzzer Beater Heats Up March Madness

Can you feel the Madness creeping up!? I sure can. March is the best sports month of the year, along with October, and this coming Sunday (selection Sunday) cannot come soon enough. On that note, let’s talk about one of the greatest buzzer beaters I’ve seen in a while. I’m sure you’ve seen it all over Sportscenter.

I’ve only been out of school and away from Tuscaloosa for two years, and I didn’t even know that Alabama had a player named Anthony Brock. (I’m guessing he’s related to Evan Brock, who played for the Tide when I was there) But I can’t get enough of this OUTSTANDING shot.

In a year where the Tide finally got rid of Mark Gottfried, (but it took Ronald Steele leaving for them to come to their senses) it’s nice to finally see a positive smudge pop up within the program’s massively disappointing year.

Brock lost his grandmother and just had returned from her funeral, driving through the night to make it to Knoxville in time for the game… only to make this unbelievable game winning 3-pointer! It’s always great to beat Tennessee! Roll Tide!

Is A-Rod Going Under The Knife Or Not?

The world O’ sports has been dominated recently by T.O. and A-Rod. The news of Terrell Owens is pretty well expected and accepted. I don’t think any of us were surprised to see that Jerry Jones finally let him go. And c’mon, it’s T.O. He’s always in the news.

But does anyone TRULY know what the heck is going on with Alex Rodriguez???

It all started yesterday when news broke that he had a cyst in his hip that was being looked at; surgery being a possibility. ESPN was reporting this, but little did we know that the source was his brother. Let me say that again, BROTHER. Brother???? Did we even know he had a brother? I’ve never heard of him, and neither has my source….Deadspin.com.

Then reports came out today that he was in fact going to have the surgery to get rid of the cyst and to fix his torn labrum, sidelining him for up to 10 weeks.

About an hour later, another report came out that that the surgery was going to be more complicated than what first thought, and that he would miss anywhere from 2-4 months. Again, the only source being his *brother*. No one had evidently contacted the Yankees for any information.
New York beat reporter Peter Abraham did talk with the Yankees and has now reported that Brian Cashman is putting a hold on the surgery. ESPN’s Jayson Stark also said that Cashman was shocked by the news, because Rodriguez hadn’t been complaining of any pain whatsoever. So basically the team expects A-Rod to play through the pain.

There’s the story as of now. Thanks for reading the long semi-rant. But I just want to know what is happening! No one can figure this out.

Here is Deadspin…

“So at this point, no one can figure out what is actually happening. ESPN News is sticking by the brother story, while also adding that the ball club is leaning toward no surgery and running clips of his agent, Scott Boras, saying they will wait and see. I’m not sure whose call it would be, but I’m guessing it’s not up to A-Rod’s brother.”
What do YOU think?

If you play fantasy baseball, where do you draft him? Do you still expect Alex to put up big numbers this year? Is all of this happening due to steroid use??

Yes, that’s right. I am a HUGE fantasy baseball nerd. Surprised?

Best Half-Time Performance Of All-Time

Well, at least for a commentator!

Digger Phelps gettin’ his groove on with the Cal cheerleaders this past weekend. I only wish I had moves like that!

Is Jim Calhoun Crazy? It Could Be Worse

A few times a year we get the pleasure of witnessing a coach or player totally melt down in front of the cameras during a press conference. Yesterday we all saw the latest victim falter on ESPN with UConn’s Jim Calhoun. But what was the deal? Was he in the wrong, or was he in the right? How does his tirade compare?? Well folks I’m here to answer all your questions!

As a former sports reporter I can tell you right away that both Calhoun and the journalist who asked the question (some guy named Ken Krayeske) were both acting like complete nut jobs.

For good ole’ Ken, Rule #1 If you’re going to ask the man about his salary, be a little more subtle and sensitive. Don’t make quick passive aggressive remarks that will embarrass the coach in front of everyone.

Rule #2 Save that question for last. Or even better yet, do it aside from everyone else outside of the press room. You’re obviously looking for attention with this remark by starting the press conference this way and in front of everyone. And from the way the coach reacted, you’re BOTH insecure and still looking to prove yourselves.

Which brings me to coach Calhoun. Coach, buddy, where ya goin? Are you really that insecure that you have to take all your aggressions out on a petty (evidently not that professional of a) journalist that nobody knows. You could have just said, “I really don’t think that my salary has anything to do with the budget crisis we are in….etc…” -basically just staying calm and not acting like a total maniac….. And we never would have heard a peep about this! On the other hand, your passion may just be what makes a good coach…..just work on channeling that energy a little better!

I’m sure both of you are good guys, at least I’d like to think so, but everytime I see something like this I can’t help but laugh……..hystirically……..uncontrollably………..for minutes at a time. Expect this to become the latest Youtube sports sensation / Coors light commercial parody!
Although what happened yesterday is pretty ridiculous, it’s still one of the more tame (and less amusing I might add!) rants in recent memory. To show you what I mean, I have posted the Calhoun tirade below, along with some of my other top coaching meltdowns from the years. So Enjoy! And let me know which rant is your favorite of all-time.

Jim Calhoun’s Best Advice: Shut Up.

Another Jim. Jim Mora was always a good quote. “Playoffs!!!..Playoffs!!”

Dennis Green instant classic “They are who we thought they were!”
P.S. I like Sportscenter’s reaction at the end…”that’s a disappointed coach..” haha.

Mike Gundy – Coors Light parody shot by some students. This is even funnier than the 3 minute crazy-real version.

Did I forget any of the all-time bests? Let me know!

The Most Underrated QB In Recent History!

Sorry Bucs, you lose. And it’s your own fault.

The Bucs re-signed quarterback Luke McCown to a two-year, $7.5 million deal this past week, a month after promoting defensive coordinator Raheem Morris to the head coaching position upon firing Jon Gruden, and NOW they have decided to let go 4 time pro-bowler Jeff Garcia.

Now i’m not a Bucs fan, I could care less of what they do, but they are making a HUGE mistake.

I am huge Jeff Garcia and he NEVER gets the respect he deserves. Let me remind you that he is a 4-TIME PRO BOWLER! And since his glory days in San Francisco, he’s made stops in Detriot, Cleveland, Phily and TB and played very well for all of them.

Sure, he’s 39….but he still has at least a few more years left of play at a high level. They’re saying he will probably end up in Minnesota, or back in San Francisco; where he had unbeleibable years from 2000-2003 when he threw for over 13,000 yard and 100 touchdowns!

Garcia says : “I do feel like I have football life in me. I feel I can still contribute. I’m not sure what my role will be with another team. I’m not looking at it like I need to start and be the man … Hopefully, I’ll have some opportunities out there. I’m pretty sure there’s going to be something out there for me.”

I say to the Ninas… welcome back Garcia with open arms baby! With the given chance, Garcia can still be a top 10 quarterback in 2009. Garcia is overwhelmingly underrated.

Source: ESPN