It is the Monday after the NFL Draft, and I don't know about you, but I need a bath...Why you ask? Well, I live in Cleveland...And after this draft, it really fucking stinks in here!
There is this thing in Cleveland when everyone gets their hopes up when the Draft rolls around...Sadly, since 1999 the Browns have had a lot more misses then hits...In April Browns fans are blindly optimistic, lead by the Cleveland media that is more often than not blindly swinging on the nuts of the team, and believing everything they say to be gospel...There are very few who are willing to criticize the team on draft weekend, and those who do, like me, get shouted down....
Example: When the Browns took Notre Dame Safety Jamoris Slaughter in the 6th round, I voiced my displeasure with this move...You know I love ND, and I like Slaughter, but kid played 3 games, and tore his Achilles last year....The year before he missed most the season after a shoulder injury...He was only in the draft because the NCAA disallowed a second medical redshirt...Yes, he's a big hitter...But he's a small guy, just under 6 ft. and 195 pounds...So of course it was tweeted at me that in 39 games he made 98 tackles...Big fucking deal...Former ND safety, now Vikings safety made 93 tackles in one season...Another ND Safety, Zeke Motta, taken in the 7th round by the Falcons made 77 tackles this year...Why the fuck wouldn't you take the heavy hitter that he is, instead of the guy who has been hurt the last two seasons?
Another asshole tweeted at me, "You know it's the 6th round?" Yeah dick face...I also know there are better players and players who aren't hurt out there! Everyone at 92.3 the Fan are fucking idiots, who just got the rights top air the Browns games this season, so they're all afraid to be fucking honest...
Then they start tweeting that Mike Mayock was raving about the Browns getting Slaughter...Well no shit...He gets one of his paychecks doing color for Notre Dame games...He's not gonna blast a ND guy...Fucking tools!
The Browns first round pick, Barkevious Mingo, DE from LSU...Fine pick there...They had no 2nd round pick...They gave that up when they took Josh Gordon in the supplemental draft last year...Fine...Kid has skills...3rd round they took CB, Leon McFadden from San Diego St....WTF! Kid is 5-9...I like my corners a little taller...Kid ran a 4.5 40...I like my corners faster, especially if they are short...Kid was projected as a 6th rounder....Of fucking course he was! Then they show a quick video of him...The clip showed him getting beat by a WR 4-5 inches taller and if the QB could hadn't overthrown it, it's a TD...
No worries, the Browns have more picks...Wait, they traded a 4th and 5th to the Dolphins for Devone Bess...Okay, so adding him, plus the recent acquisition of David Nelson, the Browns are okay at WR...Then they traded another 4th round pick to Pittsburgh for their 4th round pick next year...Then they traded another 5th round pick to the Colts for their 5th round pick next year...Okay, so they are already throwing in the towel on this year's draft...Got it...
In the 7th round they drafted two guys, one DE and one OL, both from division 2 schools...Listen, no offense to D-2 guys, but if you wanted them, you probably could have signed them as rookie free agents...The DE has a great history of getting busted for selling dope to undercover police...TWICE! Great pick...Then the Browns went and signed Notre Dame C/G Braxston Cave...(Finally a smart move)...They also locked up Bess for 3 years...
The media kept saying this draft was weak...Light in star players...So maybe be smart and load up on depth...Like the Patriots who traded out of the 1st round (29 overall) for a 2,3,4,and 7th round picks...Oh, and they made a trade Jeff Demps and a 7 for LaGarrette Blount...The depth they added...2 WR, OLB, ILB, CB, S, and DE...3 players, all on Defense from Rutgers...I guess Bill liked something he saw from the Scarlet Knights D...
All I know for sure, is a couple months back I talked about me and my sports fandom being free agents when it comes to the NFL and MLB, because the Browns and Indians make me sick...I gave my baseball fandom to The Nationals with an eye on the Orioles and Pirates...In the NFL I talked about the Seahawks and Patriots...Yeah, sticking with that...The Browns proved me right this weekend...All I had to see was what the Bengals and Steelers, and Ravens were doing in the draft...Ravens looking to fill holes and maintain...Steelers and Bengals looking to get better...And they both did...The Browns look like they are maintaining...Only problem is, no one should want to maintain when you are a perennial loser!
-Other Draft news...Matt Barkley proved something I've known for awhile...USC QB's are overrated...4th round to Philly...Ouch...Which of their 4 QB's will stay and which will go?
Geno Smith doesn't go in the 1st round, which is hilarious since both ESPN and NFL network filled their promo shit with him...Lucky guy then goes to the Jets...Clearly the Jets wanted to lead the league in drama again...6 QB's now...Including the hack, Mark Sanchez, and the media darling Tim Tebow, now adding Smith who has already shown what a twat he is by tweeting his smarmy feelings to scouts and draft "experts"...Kid is going to flop...Especially going to that environment...
What I watched of the draft I watched on the NFL Network...ESPN is awful...I can't stand Berman, Gruden, and Kiper...How is it old Mel keeps his job...All this guy does is analyze players for the draft, and he is religiously wrong...Mayock is a douche, but he's right a lot more than the dopes on ESPN....
But then the NFL Network guys got on my nerves when they wouldn't shut up about Manti Te'o...People, you want to know why he slipped? Watch the National Championship game again...Missed tackle after missed tackle...Found himself out of position to make plays for the first time all year...On the biggest stage...With a cloud of lies hanging over his head about a fake, dead girlfriend...It's not the girlfriend shit...It's not even the slow 40 time...It's that game, and how he got owned...I knew he'd get drafted...There is too much potential there not too...But 1st round...No way...hey, lucky for him, he's going to San Diego...Wasn't his girl in the Hospital there!?!
-The NHL playoffs will get started this week...My NY Rangers are playing well and seem to have it all together at the right time...They'll start off with The Washington Capitals...Hopefully they roll right through them...Rick Nash finally gets to take his game to the Playoffs...Looking to see him shine...I'm feeling so confident that I have excepted a bet friendly blogging bet on this series with SunTzu4m!
Chicago is the favorite out West, but they open up with the Minnesota Wild who have been a pain in their ass this year...The Wild have invested a lot this year...They want to win now...Should be an interesting goaltending battle between The Wild's Backstrom and The Blackhawks' Crawford...Both teams have firepower, so it will come down to which goalie can steal a game or two.
-This coming Saturday we have the Kentucky Derby...I love Derby day...We get the kids together and all pick horses...The kids have done well the last few years...Always a good time...Maybe I'll give them a couple Mint Juleps...Make it easier to take their money!
Hello and welcome to another Wednesday of deep thoughts. As opening day is just around the corner, I planned to wade deep into baseball today. My plans changed after watching the ESPN 30 for 30 Tuesday night. If you have a chance, check out Survive and Advance. We bash ESPN regularly, but they hit the sweet spot with this documentary about the 1983 NC State championship team. Last week, I talked about the state of college basketball. As I watched this program, I was reminded just how damn good college basketball used to be. Most of remember State’s improbable…no that is not the right word. I guess impossible would be more accurate in describing the victory over one of the all time great college teams. What I had forgotten is how far down NC State was after Derek Whittenburg broke his foot. They were forced to win the ACC championship to even get a NCAA tourney invite. A one point victory over Wake Forest, a victory over MJ’s Tar Heels, and the Virginia Cavaliers. The Cavalier’s had a pretty good player named Ralph Sampson. As I watched this show, I was blown away at the talent playing the college game. Do you remember the starting five for Houston? Olajawan, Clyde Drexler, Larry (Mr. Mean) Micheaux, Michael Young and Benny Anders…great players. I think it is time for the NCAA to revisit the one and done rule. There is much to be learned in college beyond basketball. If you watch this program, you will understand what I mean. Each player on this team was enriched by Jimmy Valvano. As a parent that recently gone through the process of trying to help a student athlete find the right program…Valvano’s approach really hit home with me. Coach Valvano learned something from his father that made him a successful coach. Regardless of the situation, he believed in his players. We hear the phrase, “I got your back” used often today. Coach Valvano was the epitome of this, but is not alone. Let’s put talent back in the college game…I think it will be a great benefit to all concerned. Sports Illustrated called State’s victory over Houston the top ranked moment in college basketball history. Also, Coach Valvano left us with this…don’t ever give up. In his fight against cancer, this was his rally cry. Although cancer took Valvano, he left behind a legacy that is still fighting the battle against cancer. Since Coach V’s death, the Jimmy V Foundation has raised $100 million to date. Coach V has to be smiling seeing his fight being carried on. I am not big on donating for causes, but this is one that I have proudly helped. Don't ever give up indeed!
Jimmy actually had his players practice cutting down the net...very cool.
Opening day is fast approaching. Can you feel it? Spring is here and baseball is preparing for another season. This is one of my favorite times of year…I freaking can’t wait! Did you see that the new plan that the Red Sox have to continue their consecutive sell out streak? The Red Sox have sold out 793 games and want to keep it alive. Sox management has decided to reduce the cost of a 12 oz beer to $5 in April. They also will be offering a 2 for 1 hot dog deal. I think it is a fine idea, but would it be in bad taste to ask for chicken too? It would seem that the best idea for keeping butts in the seats was to send Valentine packing. Going to a game at Fenway is not tough duty…I suspect that if the Red Sox play good baseball, they won’t have any trouble keeping that sell out streak alive.
The Brewers went with another approach. They are offering tickets for 9 games for a total of $99. The seats are located in the nose bleed section known as Bernie’s Terrace (Bernie is the one that slides down the slide). If the Brewers win the game you attend, you are able to upgrade your tickets to the next level of seating…for only an additional $2. If the Brewers continue to win, you could watch the last game from behind home plate. Sounds like a pretty cool deal to me!
With spring training winding down, the Yankees and Angels struck a deal that looks to help both teams. Vernon Wells (remember him?) leaves the Angels to join the Yankees. With the many injuries they have had this year, the Yankees are hopeful that Wells can recapture some old magic and restore some missing thunder to their lineup. Although the Angels will still pay 28.1 million of the 42 million owed Wells, they will only pay 9.5 million this year. This structure helps the Angels stay under the luxury tax amount this year and helps the Yankees stay under next year. The Yankees also signed recently released Lyle Overbay. How about it Yankee fans...are you confident now? The short left field porch will surely help Wells, but don't think it will be the missing piece to push the pin stripers back to the top of the conference.
Did you hear that Rob Dibble was coaching a high school baseball team in Calabasas, California? Well, he was until this week. Things did not start out so well and the ex-Nasty Boy found his team on the wrong end of a 2 and 8 record. Dibble got the heave ho in his team's last game. Was this the reason he got the boot or was it because he let the school know that he would not be back next year due to getting the broadcast job for the Angels? I am not sure, but the school felt that "he was not a good fit". Dibble not a good fit for coaching high school sports? I am shocked! Can you imagine this...
Speaking of tattoos...it turns out that some temporary tattoos are worse than the real things. In the age of the FDA and our government attempting to protect the consumer at all costs...how can this be? It turns out that the "black henna" type temporary tattoos do not agree with everyone. Many are allergic to the ink and are left with very unslightly scars. You know the warning they have on carpet cleaners and other products..."test a small sample to make sure"...common sense people. How pissed would you be to be left with scars like this...
OUCH!
I am not sure if you are a Duck Dynasty fan...but I know I am. Bad news out this week as the year 4 renewal has been put on hold. The family is asking for a raise from the $200,000 per episode...which when you think about it, is not that much for cable's most popular show. With the tremendous popularity, it is time to pay the rednecks, A&E! Or as Si would say...time to pay up, Jack!
I almost forgot...have a Happy Easter!
That is all I have today, but I will leave you with a bit of Jack Handey…
If you're a horse, and someone gets on you, and falls off, and then gets right back on you, I think you should buck him off right away.
The first thing was, I learned to forgive myself. Then, I told myself, "Go ahead and do whatever you want, it's okay by me."
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Is Hockey back?? Wes Welker’s wife rants on Ray Lewis?? Two MLB Hall of Famer’s pass away. All this and more in this weeks edition of….
There is something wrong with the Rooney Rule, when you have a coach that won 10 games and not one team hired him. Lovie Smith in 144 games was 81-63 with one NFC Championship. Hoe could that be?
Syracuse University basketball will retire the jersey of Carmelo Anthony on Feb. 23rd. Number 15, Anthony‘s former number, holds the Cuse records for freshmen with 22.2 points and 10 rebounds a game. Carmelo led Syracuse to the 2002-03 NCAA Championship. He was the Most Outstanding Player at the 2003 Final Four as well as the Big East Rookie of the Year. Over 30,000 tickets have already been sold for the event.
Syracuse University does not retire basketball numbers, but to honor the player’s jersey. The Orange have retired the following jerseys: Dave Bing, Derrick Coleman, Sherman Douglas, Billy Gabor, Vic Hanson, Billy Owens, Wilmeth Sidat-Singh, Rony Seikaly and Pearl Washington.
Former Baltimore Oriole manager “Duke of Earl,” Earl Weaver, passed away at the age of 82. The Hall of Famer was the greatest manager the Orioles have ever had, winning 1,480 games, 4 American League Pennants and 1 World Series. He was a feisty manager who was noted for his confrontations with the umpires. Earl was ejected 91 times for his run-ins with the umpires.
One of the greatest ballplayers to ever play the game, Stan “The Man” Musial passed away at the age of 92. He was one of the greatest hitters of all-time. He had 3,630 hits (4th all-time), 725 doubles (3rd), 177 triples (19th). 475 homeruns (28th), 1,951 RBI’s (6th), 1,949 runs (9th), .417 on-base percentage (22nd) and a .331 batting average (30th). Musical won 7 NL batting titles, 3 NL MVP awards and was the driving force behind the Cardinals winning 3 World Series titles.
I have never seen him play, but from reading about him, I read that he was very popular with the fans. He would do magic tricks for the kids and he liked to play the harmonic to entertain crowds,
Too bad more players can’t be like “Stan The Man.”
ESPN’S Profile:60 They did a feature on Ray Lewis. I will give ESPN credit they did mention the murders in Atlanta.
You know that people have missed hockey, at least in the North, when the New York Islanders sell out their first game against the New Jersey Devils and then for their second home game draw over 15,000 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Oh, by-the-way. Islanders have 2 points.
Anna Burns Welker took a shot at Baltimore Raven LB Ray Lewis. This is what she had to say:
"Proud of my husband and the Pats. By the way, if anyone is bored, please go to Ray Lewis' Wikipedia page. 6 kids 4 wives. Acquitted for murder. Paid a family off. Yay! What a hall of fame player! A true role model!."
She has since apologized for the comment.
I don’t think she should have to say she is sorry for what is the truth.
Lots of shit to talk about this week, so lets get right into it...Thursday night news broke that the Cleveland Browns had hired a new head coach...I had planned on going to bed early, but the news broke just around 11:00PM and I had some shit to say on Facebook and Twitter...
The Cleveland Browns hired a guy that the Cleveland Browns had twice fired...No, I'm not lying...The Browns hired Rob Chudzinski...He was last the Panthers Offensive Coordinator...A position he held in Cleveland, before getting shit-canned for the second time...Thursday night, I wrote that I was "Officially tapping out." I'm standing by those words...I am done with the Cleveland Browns...Fuck fan loyalty, players and owners show no loyalty to fans...I've had enough of the shit football that as been played in this town, since 1999...Why is it so hard to hire a proven, winning NFL coach...'Cause the Browns refuse to...The Browns can Eat my ass!
Fans seem about 50/50 on the hiring of "Chud"...Those who are happy with it, point to the 2007 season when he was the Browns OC, and their offense was really good...Lets be clear, no team that he has been an OC of, has ever made the playoffs...In 2007 the Browns were 10-6...They didn't make the playoffs...Also, they all seem to refuse to look at the 2008 season, when his Browns offense was #31 in the NFL...31! "Chud" can eat my ass!
You know who else can eat my ass...Peyton Manning, and the nut-swinging sports media that love him so much...Peyton choked again, but how the talking heads wanted to stick up for him...The guys at BARSTOOL nailed it...The only thing worse is the ESPN darling, Ray Lewis...The most annoying, obnoxious, camera mugging, accessory to murder but got off, piece of shit, alive...I mean this totally...100%...I hope some one on the Patriots cripples him next week...Fuck that guy!
And while people are eating my ass...How about those high and mighty, ass-hat, baseball writers who vote for the Baseball Hall of Fame...These twats decided to not elect anyone to the Hall this year...They all are hiding under the umbrella of the whole steroids speculation...And that's the problem, right there...Speculation...Very little has been proven, so all were punished...That and the assholes who try to say a guy "isn't a first ballot Hall of Famer"...Holy shit, that's retarded...If he's a Hall of Famer, then that's it...No questions about it...And a guy like Craig Biggio, with over 3000 hits and never any speculation of 'roids should have been put in...His numbers are right there with other Hall of Fame second basemen...
But the best statement about what transpired, came from a commenter on ESPN.com...Of course it wasn't from some one who worked there...My pal AFD clued me into this guy Rob Erickson's comment....
"So the baseball writers who were covering the sport every day and watched guys' numbers and muscles inflate at an inhuman rate for years and didn't say anything about it are punishing the guys who aren't even suspected of using PEDs for not snitching... on their friends and teammates? Because they didn't feel like doing their own job as journalists, they're blacklisting an entire era of players for not doing something they weren't willing to do themselves. Great, shut out anyone who played in the steroid era. Just take away the HOF votes of any journalist who covered the sport during the steroid era too."
Dead on Rob!
And since I got an ESPN dig in there...Let me get another, because there's always a reason for them to eat my ass...Am I the only one who noticed that they love talking about coaching, with two certain members of their staff...Two certain ex-head coaches...Some how, these two ex-coaches are the know-it-alls when it comes to coaching...Odd, since they both have losing records as head coaches...That's right, Eric Mangini, and Herman Edwards....Shut the fuck up and go win some games before you tell us how to coach, or eat my fucking ass!
And how can I forget lance Armstrong? Lance has finally decided to come out and admit to having cheated....A sport that most people don't care about, that had hardly any credibility, now will have it's only star confess to being a fraud...And who will Armstrong confess to? Not a sports journalist...Not even a sports news reader...No, he's going to give confess to a rich bitch, who can't stick to a diet...That's right, Oprah...Just another reason not to take Lance or his sport seriously...This is simply a PR move for him...He's trying to save a bit of his rep, and repair the damage he did to the charity he started, that so many are thankful for...Lance, Eat my Ass...Just don't bring Oprah...there won't be anything left for the rest!
All this talk of SALAD_TOSSING reminded me of the "Macho Salad"....
Many people were bothered by Brent Musberger commenting, and complimenting Alabama QB, AJ McCarron's girlfriend, Kathrine Webb...Yeah, he brought it up more than once, but shit, he was trying to keep that game lively...
Even worse then this bullshit, public outcry, was that ESPN came out and apologized for Musberger's behavior...Funny since the "World Wide Leader" is well know for the high amount of sexual harassment that goes on in Bristol...These fuckers really piss me off...
The fact that ESPN apologized for Brent talking about a hot woman is idiotic....She's a woman, not a young girl...She graduated from Auburn...She makes her living as a model, showing off her body, and good looks...
She objectified herself long before Brent talked about how attractive she is...Also, isn't ESPN geared mainly towards men...So showing a hottie and talking about her doesn't seem like something to apologize for...It seems like the smart move...That's why ESPN hired Samantha Steele, Erin Andrews, and Michelle Beadle...And that's why two other networks threw money at two of them to get them to leave...Sex sells...Especially to horny, couch potato men!
Leave Brent alone...We should be happy that old bastard can still get a boner!
