Archive for July, 2007

This is ridiculous. I can’t believe that O.J. Simpson agreed to this live Internet interview, but I’m glad as hell he did. Seriously, even though the interview is somewhat demented, it might be the greatest Internet video clip I’ve ever seen. Wait, because it gets better — O.J. will do this three more times this week over at MN1.com. (Hat tip: TMZ.com)

We’ve all met, and fell for, Kwame Brown chicks (or dudes… and I hit on this two weeks ago). You know, those of the looks-like-Jane-dates-like-Tarzan variety. Whether they are annoying, crazy, dumb or scandalous, they all end up being flat-out busts. There’s two sides of every coin, though. For every overrated Darko dame, there’s an unheralded Priest prize hidden somewhere out there. Here’s some new terminology to add to your vocabularies for both types: The Busts The Darko – You know there’s safer choices out there — in fact, much safer — but her long-term upside intoxicated you. Speaking of [...]

I have the utmost respect for Bill Walsh as both a person and a football coach. I felt the ripple effect of his death all the way here Missouri, as my brother is a football coach. He viewed Walsh as a hero. This “Bill Walsh Coaching Tree” can describe the effect he had on the game I love better than anything I can type here. I’m not sure one man has ever left a bigger imprint on the game of football. You will be missed and remembered, and not just by San Fransisco 49ers fans, but by all of us [...]

I’m not much of a pro wrestling fan now, but growing up I was fanatical about the WWF and WCW/NWA. I remember when Hulk Hogan bodyslammed Andre the Giant (Bill Simmons’ favorite moment out of the history of everything.) I remember pretending to be either “Rowdy” Roddy Piper or The Ultimate Warrior and bullying the other kids in my neighborhood. I remember seeing The Nature Boy and Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat fight for an hour plus without even breaking a sweat (“wooooooo!”). I remember running around screaming, “oooohhhhh yeaaahhhhh!” I remember The Stinger Splash, The Toture Rack, The Sharpshooter and [...]

Big hoops news: It looks like Kevin Garnett is headed to the Boston Celtics after all. It may seem like the Celtics are giving up too much — Al Jefferson, Gerald Green, Ryan Gomes, Sebastian Telfair, Theo Ratliff and a No. 1 pick — but this move has to make the Cs the favorites to represent the East in the Finals next season. In fact, I’m not so sure a K.G.-Paul Pierce-Ray Allen trio wouldn’t be tops in the league. (And, no, I didn’t forget about the crews from Phoenix and San Antonio.) Man, this is the kind of move [...]

From the “Holy shit!” files — Pacman Jones is going to wrestle (WTF!?) for Total Nonstop Action (TNA) during his year off from the NFL. I’m jealous as hell I didn’t break this. I’ll definitely keep you posted, though, as I do on all things Namesake. I pray to God that this is true. – 100% Injury Rate Da Bears pulled some Grand Theft Auto shit on the Buffalo Bills, stealing disgruntled DT Darwin Walker for a fifth-round pick. – Circling the Wagons Adrian Peterson has signed with the Minnesota Vikings. He will receive $17 million in guaranteed money, and [...]

The Tube LeBron James says get that weak shit outta here. For the record, Kobe is still a better player (and later hit the game winner). Also, I think Carmelo Anthony, and not LeBron, will be Team USA‘s second best player. ‘Melo’s mid-range game is just silky smooth, and it translates very well to International ball. The P.J. Playlist More rock. Next week will be all Pearl Jam, since my bro and I are going to see them headline at Lollapalooza. After that I’ll get into some rap. Probably. Your best bet is to randomize this… Sleeping Lessons – The [...]

I love examining NFL Betting Odds and making my Football Picks against the best out there, but given that it’s still July, I’m kind of screwed. Regardless, I’m ready for some football and will probably be taking more than a few spreads when the season finally arrives. I don’t take preseason action. Never have, never will. I’m thinking of even doing my own straight-up picks/point spread picks vlogcast myself. Kinda like this, I guess, except I’m not nearly as hot (or as ditsy)…