If you got a few minutes, head over to HM's blog and read a great story.
If HM, ever ended up in a Hot Tub Time machine, I would suggest that he go back to this day in his life.
Enjoy
http://www.hoopramblings.blogspot.com/
Thursday, October 21, 2010
USA Today"s College Basketball Preseason Top 25
1. Duke 35-5
2. Michigan State 28-9
3. Kansas State 29-8
4. Pittsburgh 25-9
5. Ohio State 29-8
6. Villanova 25-8
7. Kansas 33-3
8. Purdue 29-6
9. North Carolina 20-17
10. Kentucky 35-3
11. Florida 21-13
12. Gonzaga 27-7
13. Syracuse 30-5
14. Baylor 28-8
15. Missouri 23-11 354 NR
16t. Illinois 21-15 329
16t. Washington 26-10
18. Butler 33-5
19. Memphis 24-10
20. Tennessee 28-9
21. Georgetown 23-11
22. Temple 29-6 120
23. Virginia Tech 25-9
24. Wisconsin 24-9
25. Texas 24-10
2. Michigan State 28-9
3. Kansas State 29-8
4. Pittsburgh 25-9
5. Ohio State 29-8
6. Villanova 25-8
7. Kansas 33-3
8. Purdue 29-6
9. North Carolina 20-17
10. Kentucky 35-3
11. Florida 21-13
12. Gonzaga 27-7
13. Syracuse 30-5
14. Baylor 28-8
15. Missouri 23-11 354 NR
16t. Illinois 21-15 329
16t. Washington 26-10
18. Butler 33-5
19. Memphis 24-10
20. Tennessee 28-9
21. Georgetown 23-11
22. Temple 29-6 120
23. Virginia Tech 25-9
24. Wisconsin 24-9
25. Texas 24-10
Scalabrine- Might he actually be good, or at least, decent?!
In any case, it looks like he will make the Bulls' roster.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
HOT TUB TIME MACHINE GOES BACK TO 1982!!
http://hoopramblings.blogspot.com/2010/10/best-of-hm-2-four-part-article-on-april.html
HM has a post in his "best of" series which takes us back to 1982!
What was going on in 1982 in the world of sports?
Clemson, yes Clemson, was the defending NCAA football champ. Penn State would be voted the national champs for the 82 season.
NFL? The San Fransisco 49ers won Super Bowl XVI
A freshman Michael Jordan and North Carolina defeated Georgetown with Patrick Ewing for the NCAA title.
Baseball? Montreal hosted the All-Star Game while the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the AL champs, Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series.
HM has a post in his "best of" series which takes us back to 1982!
What was going on in 1982 in the world of sports?
Clemson, yes Clemson, was the defending NCAA football champ. Penn State would be voted the national champs for the 82 season.
NFL? The San Fransisco 49ers won Super Bowl XVI
A freshman Michael Jordan and North Carolina defeated Georgetown with Patrick Ewing for the NCAA title.
Baseball? Montreal hosted the All-Star Game while the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the AL champs, Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Not Much Expected from Local College Hoops Teams
2010-11 HORIZON LEAGUE PRESEASON POLL
Rank School (1st)
1. Butler (48)
2. Detroit
3. Cleveland State
4. Valparaiso
5. Milwaukee
6. Wright State
7. Green Bay
8. Loyola
9. UIC
10. Youngstown State
Well at least I wil get to see Butler and Kansas State at the Joe.
Rank School (1st)
1. Butler (48)
2. Detroit
3. Cleveland State
4. Valparaiso
5. Milwaukee
6. Wright State
7. Green Bay
8. Loyola
9. UIC
10. Youngstown State
Well at least I wil get to see Butler and Kansas State at the Joe.
White Sox Third Base Coach to Join Cubs?!
Will Jeff Cox join his buddy, Mike Quade, on the North side? Hope not!
Bruce Levine just mentioned the possibility (among other names) on ESPN Radio (Chicago).
But if does go there, and Ryno doesn't get a managerial position, let's bring Ryne Sandberg to the Southside!
MNF outdraws MLB Playoffs
You could almost have any 2 teams on Monday Night Football and it will outdraw a baseball playoff game. Don't blame me, I was at the Blackhawks' game.
But if there was any doubt- Football is king!
Cubbies Go WIth Mike Quade
Feel sorry for Ryne Sandberg. Here's hoping that Ryno gets a managerial job somewhere else- Milwaukee?
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Was Jen Patterson Fired For Dating Nick Boynton? (updated)
http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/towerticker/2010/10/jen-patterson-out-at-comcast-sportsnet-chicago.html
Yesterday the Tribune reported that Comcast Sportsnet Chicago fired Jen Patterson. Now Deadspin and others are reporting that the reason for the firing is because Jen is dating Blackhawk Nick Boynton, a romance that became public recently.
If true, is this fair?
Jen, formerly of Monsters in the Morning, never hide her devotion of the Blackhawks. As long as she can remain unbiased in her reporting on the Blackhawks (or have her cover sports other than hockey), is this fair?
Here's Robert Feder (TV & Media Critic) blogging about the Jen Patterson firing.
■I believe it was the late Richard Hainey, the crusty former editor of Chicago Today and a beloved professor at Medill, who taught us the adage: “You can’t cover the circus if you sleep with the elephants.” It’s advice worth recalling after the firing last week of Jen Patterson, an on-air contributor and rising star at Comcast SportsNet Chicago. It came after other female sports reporters privately voiced dismay about Patterson dating Nick Boynton, a defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks. By the time Sun-Times gossip columnist Bill Zwecker reported seeing them out on the town as “a nice cozy item,” Comcast SportsNet took action. I have no idea what Patterson’s relationship was with Boynton or if other issues may have led to her departure. Neither side is commenting beyond a “wish her well” statement from her former bosses. But journalists everywhere — especially those in the volatile sports media world — would be wise to heed the lesson.
http://blogs.vocalo.org/feder/2010/10/blackhawks-romance-puts-reporting-career-on-ice/39982
Chicago State Coach Calls UIC "Chicken"
Chicago State's B-ball coach claims that "mighty" UIC is too chicken to play them! Maybe it's time for the Mayor's Cup?
I have written, both on this blog and the old paper K-Line columns, about the need for a Chicago College tournament. Philadelphia for years has had the "Big 5", a kind of unofficial league of the 5 area D-1 basketball programs: LaSalle, Penn, St. Joe's, Temple and Villanova.
Well we have 5 D-1 b-ball programs in the Chicago area (admittedly, for the most part, not as good as the Philly schools)- Loyola, DePaul, Northwestern, UIC, and Chicago State. While UIC and Loyola play each other at least twice a year, games among the other's is raw. Why not set up a tournament (at the United Center?) or some type of round robin play with the leader in head to head match-ups gets a trophy? The Mayor's Cup?
While a Chicago State v. UIC game might not draw a great crowd, if it is part of a double-header with Northwestern- DePaul as the second game, then you might get a crowd.
You would think that at the very least, our fine local papers (don't read the Tribune any more so honestly, I don't know what they are doing), would pick an MVP from the Chicago Five?
Just something to think about.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Jason Whitlock's Latest Column
Here's the link to the column
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/big-ben-roethlisberger-will-dominate-in-pittsburgh-steelers-return-jason-whitlock-truths-101410
With the highlights:
8. Or maybe Goodell is dragging his feet because he knows Sunday's Dallas-Minnesota showdown could be Favre's last game.
The table is certainly set for Favre to walk away. He's informed everyone that the tendinitis in his elbow is bothering him and hurting his throwing accuracy. He threw out the possibility of sitting out a game or two and giving his elbow rest.
If the Vikings fall to 1-4 and Sterger's $ettlement demands become unreasonable, the smart play for Favre is to put himself on injured reserve and enroll in sext-addiction therapy. Sprint and Verizon both have nationally recognized programs.
7. It makes perfect sense for Sterger to hold onto voice mails, e-mails and pictures she received from a famous athlete/celebrity.
I'm tired of hearing people -- mostly men -- rip Sterger for keeping the alleged Favre communications for two years.
If Halle Berry texted me a picture of her little toe, I'd save the text, print out the picture, frame it and hang it in my office. Hell, I'd take out an ad in a major newspaper bragging that Berry contacted me. (Just kidding, Halle, if you're reading this. I'm very discreet. Ask Beyonce.)
Favre is famous. He should assume that all of his communications are being recorded and saved. It's the world we live in.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/big-ben-roethlisberger-will-dominate-in-pittsburgh-steelers-return-jason-whitlock-truths-101410
With the highlights:
8. Or maybe Goodell is dragging his feet because he knows Sunday's Dallas-Minnesota showdown could be Favre's last game.
The table is certainly set for Favre to walk away. He's informed everyone that the tendinitis in his elbow is bothering him and hurting his throwing accuracy. He threw out the possibility of sitting out a game or two and giving his elbow rest.
If the Vikings fall to 1-4 and Sterger's $ettlement demands become unreasonable, the smart play for Favre is to put himself on injured reserve and enroll in sext-addiction therapy. Sprint and Verizon both have nationally recognized programs.
7. It makes perfect sense for Sterger to hold onto voice mails, e-mails and pictures she received from a famous athlete/celebrity.
I'm tired of hearing people -- mostly men -- rip Sterger for keeping the alleged Favre communications for two years.
If Halle Berry texted me a picture of her little toe, I'd save the text, print out the picture, frame it and hang it in my office. Hell, I'd take out an ad in a major newspaper bragging that Berry contacted me. (Just kidding, Halle, if you're reading this. I'm very discreet. Ask Beyonce.)
Favre is famous. He should assume that all of his communications are being recorded and saved. It's the world we live in.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Congrats, Texas Rangers!!!
Finally winning a post-season series!
Wow, a manager named Ron can win a postseason series. Didn't know that.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
SI Story on Sports Agents (updated)
Have only skimmed the story thus far and based on that, would have to state that it's a must-read.
Update: And the fall-out begins, as ESPN is investigating the allegations relating to Mel Kiper.
http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/10/espn-probing-kipers-relationship-with-agent.html
Side-by-side Pic
Reader Quincy brought up to similarities between Ms. Favre and Jenn Sterger, so here's a side by side pic.
Quarterback + Minnesota Vikings= Cellphone Pics of Privates?
First, Sean Salisbury, now Brett Favre!? Hopefully Brooks Bollinger doesn't follow suit!!
Jenn Pulls Out of Bull & Bear Event!
Chicago and the K-Line misses out on Jenn Sterger! Yet another reason for me to hate Brett Favre.
Now I am really mad!
Monday, October 11, 2010
WAITING ON A FRIEND, HM!
Despite the fact that he lives in Minnesota, doesn't understand the genius and mastery of Ozzie Guillen and once asked me if all of my the males in an ex's family looked like Kirby Puckett, he will always be a friend. Hopefully this video is not as gay as "Porch Pals"?!
One last thing, sorry but your blog is still banned in China. It wasn't me.
Friday-Midnight Madness
2010 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four from Jeff Trost on Vimeo.
So, here's a video to get you prepared. But, be forewarned, this will absolutely move you to tears-tears of joy!!
Waiting for HM's "Suspend Favre" Post
If Jay Marioti was still writing (yucks!), we know that he would continue to take the moral high ground and call for the suspension of Favre. HM-upset with the Commish's light treatment of Big Ben, could only mean that he would strongly support an immediate 4 (if not longer) game suspension of Brett Favre, right?
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Can an NFL team win with awful quarterbacking and a pathetic o-line?
Yes! BTW, it helps if you are playing against Jimmy Clausen.A lucky win coupled with a Packers defeat.
Illini 33 Penn State 13
The national media will cover this more as a Penn State loss (the chants of "Get rid of JoePa" have resurrected) than a Illini victory.
But, TOC and the Tyler Rose have no reason not to celebrate the Illini finally winning at State College!
12 in a Row!!!!!
12! A dozen! Ain't a dozen great?! You can get a dozen donuts, a dozen eggs and now, a dozen postseason losses in a row by the Twinkies- Enjoy! (even Cub fans are laughing)
Let's put things in proper perspective- in the time that the Twins have lost 12 postseason games in a row, the White Sox have WON 12 post-season games, including a very important trophy.
A poor way of representing the Central. The Curse of K (more on that later, but remember, you don't tug on Superman's cape) prevented me from saying anything about the Twins' fans, now officially worse than Cubs fans , but let's just say that I enjoyed the following from Deadspin:
Scott:
Minnesota Twins (94-68, AL Central Champs)
... But I will say this: The emailer accusing Minnesotans of "distrusting" black people? TOTALLY DEAD ON. Minnesotans aren't racist so much as they're suspicious of anyone who does not have blond hair, blue eyes, a last name ending in "son," and a hearty bowl of Jello salad ready for their neighbors at all times.
...
Nick:
Twins fans are like the retarded, in-bred cousins of Packer fans. They're fat. They're pale. They distrust black people, with the inexplicable exception of Kirby Puckett (more on him later), and embrace scraptastic white queefs like Nick Punto.
Scott:
I live in the Twin Cities and am subjected to Twins fans jerking themselves off on a daily basis. It's always the same shit. "Didja know Joe Mauer grew up in St. Paul? Have ya been to Target Field yet? What a gorgeous place! It's so great to have the boys out of the Metrodome! Wouldn't it be cool if our little team could beat those overpaid Yankees from the Big City? Have you heard that song by The Hold Steady? It's so neat Whatshisname Finn remembers where he came from!" Gah! These simpletons are too overcome with unjustified pride to realize they were screwed into paying for a stadium, most fans never went to a game before said stadium, and their team isn't nearly the underdog they like to think if they believe payroll is the barometer.
http://deadspin.com/5655344/the-2010-haters-guide-to-the-mlb-playoffs?skyline=true&s=i
Yep, that's about it, Twins fans. Go ahead crow about owning the White Sox (yes, you own the White Sox for the last few years and I always gave you credit for that) or you could be smart, humble and shut your yaps until you win a postseason game.
Enjoy the remaining, or real, playoff teams. Hey, you can cheer on the Texas Rangers, managed by the best manager in the game named Ron!!
Saturday, October 09, 2010
WORLD SERIES RING COMPARISONS
Joe Mauer-None, Zero, Zippo, Nada!!!
( I don't think Mauer has ever won a postseason GAME!! Have to check that, but amazing!!)
Friday, October 08, 2010
Enjoy the (Extended) Weekend!
Baseball Playoffs!Some pretty good college football games.
NFL
Blackhawks Home Opener!!!
And I know some of us will be doing some work and working on the taxes.
Enjoy!!
Bulls Interested in Dampier?!
Well, if it is simply a big body to take up space until Boozer returns from injury, then why not?
Then again if it means that Brian Scalabrine doesn't make the final roster, then that would be awful!!!!!
Eleven in a Row!!!
Wow!
Another valiant effort by the wild-card Yankees (they didn't even win their division but somehow they are up 2-0!!). Again this one was not easy,
falling behind again and then surrounded by a very hostile crowd seemingly upset over what they perceived to be the wrong call by the home plate ump!! Valiant!
As Hawk would say: "Keep it going boys!"
Another valiant effort by the wild-card Yankees (they didn't even win their division but somehow they are up 2-0!!). Again this one was not easy,
falling behind again and then surrounded by a very hostile crowd seemingly upset over what they perceived to be the wrong call by the home plate ump!! Valiant!
As Hawk would say: "Keep it going boys!"
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Ten In a Row!!
Going into yesterday's playoff games, three teams were tied with the longest active playoff losing streak of 9 games: Cubs, Rangers, and Twins.
Rangers win!! And thanks to the Yankees....
Congrats, Cubbies, for the time being you do not hold the longest active playoff streak. That honor is held solely by another team with 10 playoff losses in a row. Enjoy, Cubbies fans, while you can.
Too choked up to write too much about this, but how proud am I of the the New York Yankees!! The resiliency!! Down, 2-0 early to "The Little Engine that Could," you did not give up!! Kudos!!
Nick Swisher was obviously distracted for the first 30 minutes of the game as the baseball gods cruelly scheduled the start of the game opposite Joanna Garcia's sit-com on ABC. But once Joanna's sitcom was over, Nick was able to go back to being the cheerleader that the Yankees pay him millions to be!!
One final note, I told "Coach" that I would give him fifty cents for every black and Hispanic person that he or I could spot in the stands at Target Field. I saw a black beer vendor (sorry, doesn't count). I may give him a quarter anyway.
Enjoy the games!! Go, Yankees!!
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Roy Halladay- so Far, So Good!
It's the top of the fifth inning right now and Halladay dominates with the Phillies leading 4-0.
But as much as I like the Phillies, Philly fans are already pissing me off.
But as much as I like the Phillies, Philly fans are already pissing me off.
Brett Favre Media Day Tomorrow?
Duelingcouches is reporting that the "Brett Favre Croc Cock Shots" are to be released tomorrow (just in time to greet Randy Moss!?). Well, I have no idea if they will or will not be released tomorrw and even if they are, the K-Line will not be postign any pics. Instead will defer to photos of Jenn Sterger!
SPORTING NEWS PICKS TOP SPORTS CITY FOR 2010
CHICAGO!
http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/feed/2010-10/best-sports-city
Somewhat surprised that Philly isn't higher on the list than #4 with both the Phillies and the Flyers, but at least they got #1 right!!!!
MLB PLAYOFF PREVIEWS- #7 NEW YORK YANKEES!!
YANKEES! YANKEES!! YANKEES!!!
Gotta love the Yankees! Of course, I am rooting for former White Sox and great guy, Nick Swisher. He's not only an awesome dude but engaged to Joanna Garcia, who is trying to act on a bad ABC comedy (may have already been cancelled, not sure). A-Rod!!
Okay, why do I love the Yankees. Because the sole goal of this playoffs is "Anyone but the Twinkees"
LOVE THE YANKEES!
MLB PLAYOFF PREVIEWS- #6 Tampa Bay Rays
If they make the World Series, can they sell-out the Dome?Like to see them win the World Series and then break-up the team.
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
MLB PLAYOFF PREVIEWS- #5 Phillies
College Hoops- Wooden Award Preseason List!
Ryan Feldman discusses the 50 on the watch list.
#1! Of course, a DUKIE!
MLB PLAYOFF PREVIEWS- #4 San Fran Giants
Great starting pitching. But more importantly, I have to root for two of my favorite former members of the 2005 World Series White Sox, Aaron Rowland and Juan Uribe!! Oh yeah, no Bonds!!
MLB PLAYOFF PREVIEWS- #3. Cincy Reds
Dusty Baker in the World Series- a nightmare for many Cubs' fans. Reason enough for me to root for them.
MLB PLAYOFF PREVIEWS- #2. TEXAS RANGERS
I am pretty sure that the Rangers have never won a post-season series!
Cliff Lee on his fourth team in two seasons could return to the World Series (Phillies last year). Manager who admitted to doing coke. Josh Hamilton who did coke, pills, booze, you name it. And of course, Nolan Ryan as Pres/Owner (not sure if he's officially an owner yet).
If they make the World Series, probably see Nolan Ryan, Mark Cuban and Jerry Jones in the stadium. Actually Jerry Jones will try to move the World Series to Dallas Stadium.
MLB PLAYOFF PREVIEWS- #1. ATLANTA BRAVES
Rankings according to my rooting interests
If I was doing this according to my perceived chances of winning the WS, I would to rank the Braves last. This team is too banged-up, no Chipper Jones. As always, this team is built on pitching. Would love to see Bobby Cox retire with another WS ring, but not gonna happen!
Monday, October 04, 2010
Jessica Pare- "Megan" on "Mad Men"
Don't want to spoil last night's episode of Mad Men (I know Badger still hasn't seen it), so I will simply post a few pics of Don Draper's current secretary.
Also a link to some very NSFW nude pics of Jessica Pare from "Hot Tub Time Machine."
YIKES!!
1. Carlos Boozer- broken hand- out eight weeks!! Falls down at his home, tripping over a gym bag.2. Jay Cutler- falls down ALOT-sacked 9 times- concussion (or maybe he just didn't want to come back out for the second half?)- out for how long?
3. Blackhawks' Brian Campbell- out for at least the first month!
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