Sorry Badger- Wisconsin Hoops team

joins the Football team in sucking!

Badgers lose to Northwestern!

BREAK UP THE BULLS!

who beat the Phoenix Suns for third win in a row!

VICK TO A HALFWAY HOUSE

VH1 TV Shows Music Videos Celebrity Photos News & Gossip

According to his lawyers, Michael Vick may soon be released to a "half-way" house.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3872567

Here's hoping that his halfway house is safer than Vh1's Sober House, which should be renamed "Stoned House"

TOP 50 TV SPORTS ANNOUNCERS

http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news;_ylt=Av1CGc6YFZ59.1QAR28wau85nYcB?slug=ys-top50announcers013009&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

Here's a list that is certain to cause some debate, so let's such toss the list out so we can start the discussion.

FIGHT-LESS ILLINI SCORE 36 VS. GOPHERS

POSSIBLE EXCUSES:

1. Totally forgot about the shot clock.

2. Didn't want to score more points than the Arizona Cardinals might score in the Super Bowl.

3. C'mon, we playing the Gophers, it's not like we are playing a good team-oops.

4. You really get tired walking around that Mall of America place.

5. That "Four Corners" offense really looks like it might take off, let's try that.

Here's the latest quote from Gary Williams, in reference to someone who is basically his superior: "Kathy Worthington doesn't speak for me, she has never won a national championship, she has never done anything. She's an associate AD. This is just giving you guys stuff to make me look bad."

Is Maryland big enough for Gary Williams and the Athletic Department (AD Debbie Yow and Kathy Worthington)? Well it will be an easy decision if the Twerps keep losing.

Maryland's Gary Williams-

BIG WHINY

CRYBABY!

Kid Rock's "All Summer Long"

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5g6kj_kid-rock-all-summer-long-music-vide_music

Lynyrd Skynyrd Keyboardist dies

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-ap-obit-powell,0,5240555.story

"Sweet Home Alabama", in mt humble opinion, one of the top ten rock songs of all-time. What group has not done a cover of this song, including Kid Rock's homage: "All Summer Long"!

Cubs Trade for Pitcher Not Named Jake Peavy

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3866647

Cubbies keep up an active offseason by acquiring Aaron Heilman (another Domer to keep Samardzija company!?).

Yawn!

GREAT COMMERCIAL!?

Well let's just say this- I just bought a bottle of Jim Beam and I don't really like bourbon.

RUMOR TIME: TUBBY TO 'BAMA?

1. What if Alabama offers "Saban" money?

2. Chance for Tubby to go against Kentucky every season.

WHAT I WHAT FROM SUPER BOWL MEDIA DAY(S)

Plenty of pictures of Jenn and Inez Sainz!!!

Sorry DUKE-haters, but DUKE is #1 in this week polls!

And the butt-kicking that DUKE gave to Maryland on Saturday was almost as enjoyable as a butt-kicking of UNc. Almost.

Hey Loser Twerps Fans, kinda down on Gary Williams lately, huh? Here's an idea, start throwing stuff at him at your next home game!

T.O. Gets VH1 Reality Show!

Adding to VH1's current stable of shows like: "Rock of Love", "I Love New York", "Flavor of Love" plus "Celebrity Rehab" and "Sober House"

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/162757-VH1_Greenlights_Terrell_Owens_Reality_Show.php

ANOTHER MINNESOTA "ICON" F*CKS UP (AGAIN!)

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jnuszjkcFEWwwlEpYFve-9AOPR7wD95UTE0O0

BULLS LOSE FIFTH IN A ROW

Too pissed off after watching the OT loss to the T-Wolves to say anything other than the obvious- FIRE JOHN PAXSON.
Vinny may become a decent coach some day, but right now he is lost, muddling. Maybe he can take some time off and the Bulls can bring in:

Who will make the better pro?

I GOT A FEELING THIS IS GONNA BE A HUGE SELLER!

The Yankee Years

http://njfrogman.blogspot.com/2009/01/joe-torres-explosive-book-yankee-years.html

BULLS LOSE THIRD IN A ROW

Another sad performance performance by the Bulls.
Sorry, Paxson. We loved you as a player; as a GM? Well, time to Fire John Paxson!
BTW, Joakim Noah's line against the Raptors: 17 minutes, zero points-6 fouls! But, I'm sure his pony-tail looked great.

FUTURE BEARS' ASST. DEFENSIVE COACH?

LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN? NOT FOR MARC IAVARONI

http://www.nba.com/2009/news/01/22/iavaroni/

Another one bites the dust. It is being reported that the Memphis Grizzlies have fired head coach Marc Iavaroni, which would make him the seventh NBA coach fired this season.

Will Vinny Del Negro be # 8?

The latest on the Bulls' troubled main man:
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/basketball/bulls/1392889,delnegro-gordon-shouting-012209.article

Will da Bulls be able to Trade Larry Hughes?

GM Paxson admits that he is working on trading Larry Hughes (hey, just wondering- if you are trying to trade someone, might you want to showcase his talents and actually play him? Hughes' s box score line the last five games: "DNP-CD"). The rumor is Hughes to New Jersey for Bobby Simmons and Maurice Ager.

Can Paxson succeed this time?

PETA WANTS MICHAEL VICK TO GET A BRAIN SCAN

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/01/21/vick.peta.ap/index.html

By the way, ads with Tommy Lee and Pornstars, that a-okay!

SOME GOOD NEWS FOR MICHIGAN FOOTBALL?

Michigan hires former Syracuse coach, Greg Robinson, as defensive coordinator. http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten/0-2-1137/Robinson-an-excellent-choice-for-Wolverines.html

Okay, his record at Syracuse was pitiful (but he did beat Notre Dame!), but his record as a defensive coordinator has been stellar.

Now if RichRod can only get the talent to play his spread offense!

MORE CELEBRITY BIRHTDAYS!!

Today is Stacy Dash 's birthday.

Stacy, who appeared in Playboy not that long ago, has more better pictures than these on the net- but they are NSFW, so you are on your own.

It is also Ozzie Guillen's (today's just a big day for White Sox fans!) birthday! Rather than posting a picture of Ozzie, I give you one of Marissa Miller- because they are both #1 in my book!

Dude!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RAINN WILSON

CONGRATS, FLORIDA GATORS!!

She's a Florida Gators' fan and just like Tim Tebow, she wants to show off her talents at the college level. Her parents must be so proud!

THANKS- STEELERS & CARDINALS!

With these two wins, I was able to even my play-offs picks @ 5-5!

We take this Sports break between Conference Championship Games

to tell you that: Megan Fox wants Salma Hayek's breasts!

http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14837432

ARIZONA IS GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!!!!

Did you ever think you would be able to say that!?

Cardinals advancing to the Super Bowl, gives Fox a chance to remind Cubs' fans what big losers they are- 100 plus years without a title.

Welcome back to the spotlight, Kurt Warner and Edgerrin James!

Larry Fitzgerald- you are ridiculous!

LARRY FITZGERALD: #3 PICK IN HISTORIC 2004 NFL DRAFT

Readers of this blog know how often I have lamented the pure awfulness of the 2005 NFL draft. Maybe one reason was that the 2004 Draft has loaded with great players. Fitzgerald (who with 3 minutes left in the first half of the NFC Championship game has 3 TD catches) was the 3rd pick in that draft.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_NFL_Draft

THE FELIX PIE ERA IS OVER IN CHICAGO!

Paul "Sully" Sullivan is reporting that the Cubs have traded Felix Pie to the Baltimore Orioles.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi090118-chicago-cubs-felix-pie,0,5881242.story

ANOTHER REASON TO VOTE WAKE FOREST #1 THIS WEEK

RAVENS @ STEELERS

So, I guess I will once again pick against the Ravens.

Even though that means that the Steelers will have to beat the Ravens for the third time this season.

Pittsburgh just seems to find a way to win, even though it is usually not pretty.

Steelers

EAGLES @ CARDINALS

I just don't know about this game. All week long I have been picking the Eagles. The Eagles just killed the Cards during the regular season and I'm sure you have now heard this a thousand times- "The Eagles are this year's Giants." But for some reason I just have a feeling about the Cardinals. Maybe is the questionable status of Westbrook. Maybe it's the way the Cards just mauled the Panthers.

Cards

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY!!

Are you ready for some football?

Well if you are smart, you won't pay attention to my picks for today's games (3-5 with my playoff picks).

ANOTHER SUPER BOWL CHAMPION COACH IS FIRED

BUCCANEERS FIRE JON GRUDEN!

Any chance he interviews with the Raiders?

Speaking of Super Bowl Champion Coaches- is Shanahan interviewing with any one? Maybe Tampa does now?

Interesting.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3839188

MAYBE PETE CARROLL IS RIGHT!!

Pete Carroll is getting slammed for, as far as I can tell, stating that Mark Sanchez may not be ready for the pros. Of course, Carroll must be selfish and care more about himself and his program (because of course, USC doesn't have two other High School All-American QBs on its roster!!). Pete Carroll doesn't care about Mark Sanchez.

Hey, just maybe Pete Carroll (even if he is wrong) does have Mark Sanchez's best intentions in mind.

Reminds me of 1999 when the media slammed Coach K when he stated that Will Avery made a mistake in declaring for the NBA draft after his sophomore season and only one season as a starter at DUKE. My recollection is that (and HM and TG will correct me if I'm wrong) is that Avery's mom stated that Coach K only cared about DUKE and he didn't care about her kid. Oh really, Duke already had a commitment from Jason (Jay) Williams who replaced Avery at point guard and made the ALL-ACC rookie team. Avery? Turned out to be a complete NBA bust.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Avery_(basketball)

Coach K was 100% right about Avery. DUKE- the best thing for DUKE may have been Avery leaving early and DUKE won the National Championship 2 years later with Jason Williams and Chris Duhon at the guard positions.

So just maybe, Pete Carroll is right.

ROCHELLE ILLINOIS REPORTS RECORD TEMPS

OF -37 DEGREES (YESTERDAY)!
http://www.agweb.com/Blogs/BlogPost.aspx?src=StormExchange&PID=62dd58ad-0a89-442f-96c5-ee5dac14e99a

ROCHELLE, ROCHELLE!

17 BELOW! 17 BELOW ZERO!!

if I somehow thaw out- ...

ESPN REALLY GOES OUT ON A LIMB!

ESPN SportCenter keeps reporting the following "Cowboys MAY Consider Releasing Terrell Owens."

Can they be more ambiguous? Either you consider something or you don't !!

Are the Cowboys having a meeting where they stand around and discuss whether or not to consider something?!

What next-ESPN Breaking News

"Candace Parker May be Kinda Sorta Pregnant! We think. Maybe"

As my friend the Great TG says; " And they get paid to do this!"

LIONS HIRE JIM SCHWARTZ AS HEAD COACH

THE K-LINE'S FAITHFUL READER AND DEVOTED (OR DEMENTED) LIONS' FAN UIC BADGER RESPONDS: "He's no Wayne Fontes, but anything is better than Rod Marinelli!"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Schwartz

WHITE SOX BRING BACK "HANDSOME" BARTOLO COLON

Personally, I would rather that the Sox sign Freddy Garcia, but there is little downside to this move. If he's not healthy or pitching well in Spring training, let him go or send him to the minors.

SAM BRADFORD JOINS TIM TEBOW IN STAYING

in school. Will one of them join Archie Griffin as the only 2-time Heisman Trophy winner?

I WAKE UP THIS MORNING TO TEMPS OF -10!!

You don't want to know the wind chill!

I guess I will just have to think WARM. How many days until pitchers and catchers report?

DAVID aka MICHAEL aka Mike MEGGETT is in SERIOUS TROUBLE

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3832238

Okay, innocent until proven guilty and all that, but based on this guy's past, he has to be locked up. At the very least, he cannot be allowed near any women!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Meggett

THE TOP 10 MOST UNFUNNY COMEDIANS ACCORDING

to CO-ED Magazine.

http://coedmagazine.com/features/lists/50803/

HM and I share a mutual dislike (dare I say hatred?) for Dan Cook. There must be a reason that Hollywood executives keep putting him in movies that suck as bad as he does. So, I assumed that maybe I am just too old for his "humor" and maybe, it is the younger crowd that enjoys his humor. Well, according to CO-ED Magazine, which I know skews to a younger audience that me- Dane Cook is #1 on this list!!

I have to add that personally, there was a time, long ago that I found Louie Anderson fairly funny, for a PG-rated comedian, and Richard Lewis is great in small dosages on "CYE", but otherwise this is a pretty good list!

WHITE SOX vs. Cubbies

White Sox mascot Southpaw (an awful mascot, as my nephew asks me: "What is he? A Dragon, a lizard?"; but he still surpasses the Cubs' two mascots- Ronnie "Woo-Woo" and The Goat!) is going to Washington for the Inaugural!!

Cubs' Fan, Gov. Rod Blago- I'm guessing he's not invited to Washington.

NY KNICK CURRY SLAPPED WITH GAY SEXUAL HARRASSMENT SUIT!

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/9069736/Curry-slapped-with-sex-harassment-suit?MSNHPHMA

http://www.newsday.com/sports/ny-spmain0113,0,6286509.story?track=rss

This one is just too easy!

ALLEGEDLY- He wants gay sex, makes you clean -up his "soiled" towels, and then he calls you "Jew" and "cracker." And the worst he did as a Bull was quit in the fourth quarter. Learned well from Isiah Thomas. This one is just too easy.

TIME TO GET AWAY

Now that I have found a vacation spot- Chandler, Arizona- it might be time for me to get away from the cold and snow of Chicago for a few days. Maybe I can go to the NFC Championship game, if I don't have a heart attack!

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AIN'T THEY AWESOME!

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TALKING ABOUT THE RAVENS, CARDINALS, EAGLES & STEELERS.

WAKE FOREST DEFEATS CAROLINA

Tar Holes lose 2nd straight game.

A great end to the weekend

SOME MORE USELESS NFL PICKS

I am now 2-4 with my play-off picks (that's straight up WITHOUT the spread), so these picks are officially useless. After yesterday's games, I am really thinking about picking the Eagles. They are playing well and yesterday showed that the bye week is not necessarily a bonus. But, I 'm going with both home teams again.

Giants over Eagles

Steelers over Chargers

I JUMPED INTO MY TIME MACHINE THIS MORNING

and went back in time and I still picked Carolina!

Take that Neil Best!

http://njfrogman.blogspot.com/2009/01/neil-best-cheating-scandal-takes.html

BULLS CAN'T EVEN BEAT THE THUNDER AT HOME!

Is Vinny's job in trouble? One and done?

Better yet, is John Paxson's job finally in jeopardy? Can Pax be trusted to surround D-Rose with talent?