Attention Readers,
We are looking to start doing video game reviews here on FTSM. Audio interviews and reviews to help you make an educated decision while buying the newest sports video games.
Its a huge part of sports fans, and its time we brought it to you.
Thanks,
The FTSM Team
Monday, July 6, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Steve McNair 1973-2009
Fireworks and grieving got in the way of doing this earlier. Steve McNair was my favorite quarterback of all-time. I am only 23 years old but the majority of my life I spent watching the McNair led Oilers/Titans. Javon Kearse, Eddie George, Jeff Fisher and Steve McNair became household names because of their success. Including this one moment, its tough for me to look at....
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The 2003 NFL MVP was known for being one of the toughest players around and arguably the toughest quarterback to lace em' up. Broken and torn things couldn't get in the way of "Air" McNair.
You all know the story and I won't get into all of that. People say he wasn't a Nashville icon and he just did the philanthropy because the NFL made him. Ridiculous, McNair and fellow Mississippi native Brett Favre were two of the first high-profile people their to help the recovery of Hurricane Katrina that ravaged the area.
These instances and their implications and meanings are hard to explain, understand and convey to others. I was shaken by this. For one, because he was the leader of my favorite team as a kid. I was in Nashville from the first day of the Oilers and I am still a diehard. I was hoping Steve would mentor Vince Young and make him a better player but there was a failing out. And they played against each other instead.
Like I mentioned, I was upset about this because it was sudden and I never thought McNair would ever be in a situation like this. He wasn't sick and he wasn't PacMan Jones, to me he was the ultimate gentleman and gamesman. I thought my favorite athletes would pass much later in my life. But today is a far different and darker today.
He was a class act and hopefully what ever this turns out to be doesn't soil what a great career and life he led. He was taken away way to soon. Hell if he wanted to play some more, I've been watching Canadian Football lately, and although they would only be able to pay him in Tim Horton's gift certificates, he still has enough left in the tank to play the game.
Thank you Steve for making me love Tennessee Titan football and being a positive figure during your playing days. You are missed.
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The 2003 NFL MVP was known for being one of the toughest players around and arguably the toughest quarterback to lace em' up. Broken and torn things couldn't get in the way of "Air" McNair.
You all know the story and I won't get into all of that. People say he wasn't a Nashville icon and he just did the philanthropy because the NFL made him. Ridiculous, McNair and fellow Mississippi native Brett Favre were two of the first high-profile people their to help the recovery of Hurricane Katrina that ravaged the area.
These instances and their implications and meanings are hard to explain, understand and convey to others. I was shaken by this. For one, because he was the leader of my favorite team as a kid. I was in Nashville from the first day of the Oilers and I am still a diehard. I was hoping Steve would mentor Vince Young and make him a better player but there was a failing out. And they played against each other instead.
Like I mentioned, I was upset about this because it was sudden and I never thought McNair would ever be in a situation like this. He wasn't sick and he wasn't PacMan Jones, to me he was the ultimate gentleman and gamesman. I thought my favorite athletes would pass much later in my life. But today is a far different and darker today.
He was a class act and hopefully what ever this turns out to be doesn't soil what a great career and life he led. He was taken away way to soon. Hell if he wanted to play some more, I've been watching Canadian Football lately, and although they would only be able to pay him in Tim Horton's gift certificates, he still has enough left in the tank to play the game.
Thank you Steve for making me love Tennessee Titan football and being a positive figure during your playing days. You are missed.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Even The CFL Misses Michael Jackson
Toronto Argonauts receiver Arland Bruce pays tribute to MJ by playing dead. And he got two" objectionable conduct" penalties. The CFL penalties sound like courtroom decisions.
That is not even the best part of the video. Toronto apparently doesn't know enough small Irish guys to be kickers... so the running back gave a go at the extra point. That running back, the son of Walter Payton, Jarrett Payton.
That is not even the best part of the video. Toronto apparently doesn't know enough small Irish guys to be kickers... so the running back gave a go at the extra point. That running back, the son of Walter Payton, Jarrett Payton.
Rockets Are Meeting With Trevor Ariza
Does that mean this man wants in on the Ringage in Cleveland...?
UPDATE: No he doesn't want a runner-up ring. So he went to LA to play with Kobe... But, he still loves puppies.
UPDATE: No he doesn't want a runner-up ring. So he went to LA to play with Kobe... But, he still loves puppies.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
So What Should Shaq's Nickname Be Now?
He was the original Superman in Orlando.
He was The Diesel.
I'm not sure why he was called Big Aristotle.
In Phoenix he was The Big Cactus
But now what for Dan Ferry's new best friend?
Post your ideas in the comments section and I will add them to the growing list.
Jarrod Yost, my good friend from Oklahoma University says "The Big Stimulus." I appreciate the concern for Cleveland but that would have to be a BIG stimulus.
Drew Mojzer, a fellow Ohio University grad and a native of the Cincinnati area says Shaq's new nickname should be "Big River Fire." To which I say, Cincinnati has bad sports teams.... wait that doesn't work coming from a Clevelander.
Mike Tomlinson, another fellow OU grad says "The Cleveland Steamer." Thanks Mike, way to sneak that in there.
My cousin Mike Smith had this to say...
"leShaq is probably my favorite... but i think maybe there will be other names like... Grandpa shaq... Kryptoshaq... and maybe the Frozen Aristotle... get it... cleveland... frozen..."
Riveting stuff Mike, just riveting.
The best one I have seen is "Witness Protection." Thanks to Jordan Young for that one.
I think Shaq should patrol the streets of Cleveland, you know, as an Air Marshall. Than maybe we wouldn't lead the nation in drifters.
He was The Diesel.
I'm not sure why he was called Big Aristotle.
In Phoenix he was The Big Cactus
But now what for Dan Ferry's new best friend?
Post your ideas in the comments section and I will add them to the growing list.
Jarrod Yost, my good friend from Oklahoma University says "The Big Stimulus." I appreciate the concern for Cleveland but that would have to be a BIG stimulus.
Drew Mojzer, a fellow Ohio University grad and a native of the Cincinnati area says Shaq's new nickname should be "Big River Fire." To which I say, Cincinnati has bad sports teams.... wait that doesn't work coming from a Clevelander.
Mike Tomlinson, another fellow OU grad says "The Cleveland Steamer." Thanks Mike, way to sneak that in there.
My cousin Mike Smith had this to say...
"leShaq is probably my favorite... but i think maybe there will be other names like... Grandpa shaq... Kryptoshaq... and maybe the Frozen Aristotle... get it... cleveland... frozen..."
Riveting stuff Mike, just riveting.
The best one I have seen is "Witness Protection." Thanks to Jordan Young for that one.
I think Shaq should patrol the streets of Cleveland, you know, as an Air Marshall. Than maybe we wouldn't lead the nation in drifters.
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