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Its a huge part of sports fans, and its time we brought it to you.
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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.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Willie the Dry-Humping Shark...YES, Just What Your Tuesday Needed
Willie is the pride of a junior soccer team in Colombia.
He knows that rubbing the other teams' jersey on his crotch is good luck. Or at least he does now. On second thought, its bad luck because Willie was suspended for the gyrations and crotch redecorating.
He knows that rubbing the other teams' jersey on his crotch is good luck. Or at least he does now. On second thought, its bad luck because Willie was suspended for the gyrations and crotch redecorating.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Mike Polk Shows Charles Barkley Whats Up
And than Barkley says that Cleveland make Alabama look like New York City?
Trust me Chuck, New York City does not want to be associated with Alabama. People from Alabama are known to kiss boys.
Especially since NYC has twice the population of Alabama.
Stupid Charles, is it because Cleveland doesn't have hookers like Alabama Chuck. Alabama hookers are like NYC hookers but with both legs and more teeth.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
For The Sports Minded Podcast #002 with Jimmy Smith and John Hartman
So much for 16-0 for the Cavs. Heck so much for the playoffs for the Cavs. What do they do to regroup for next season and how do the Magic stack up against the Lakers
FTSM002.mp3
Sunday, May 31, 2009
If You Don't Understand The Severity Of The Cavs' Lost Already
This guy now has to go back to work at Target.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Things Like That Hurt
Cleveland, as a city is in need of something. Like Detroit and other smaller Mid Western cities, a championship of some sort would help, if only for a while.
Cleveland, because of all of this, doesn't deserve a championship from the Cavs just because. They must earn it. But how does a team with the best home record, one of the best road records, the best over all record and swept both of the first two playoff series by at least 10 points lose like this.
They aren't getting blown out and still have a chance to win this series, but last night's Game 4 was sickening to say the least. The Fumble, The Drive and Jose Mesa, I won't go on and on about those nightmares of Cleveland lore, but Cleveland teams always get so (too) close and then it is all taken away from us.
1995 and 1997 World Series, numerous AFC Championships and the 2007 NBA Championship, promising Cleveland romps through the playoffs in my short 23 year life. From word go, this 2008-2009 Cavs team was looking like a team of memories and a reason to say "Yeah, I'm from Cleveland."
I can't put into words the pain that many older Cleveland fans have gone through, I just know that the things I have seen would haunt all of the Boston and New York sports fans for life. Sure the Red Sox had that lengthy drought, but now its win and win often. And the Celtics and Patriots have picked up the slack. And NY sports fans have NO reason to complain about missing the playoffs or blowing a game.
No on to the actual game in question. I can sum it up with a single picture. STEP UP Z, you can't hide under the basket anymore.
Game one difference- one point, game two- one point and game four- two points. Throw in that game three 10 point loss by the Cavs and this has been a close series. Ready for the ifs? Because three of the four games have come down to the last possession and shot.
If Mo Williams made that buzzer beater in game one, If Lebron missed the game two miracle and if Zydrunas Ilgauskas could only guard Dwight Howard.
Game five, is always important. In most series its either a series clincher or a way to separate the two teams. For the Orlando Magic its a clincher, for the Cavs, a lifeline.
Orlando has played a great series and playoffs for that matter. Cleveland doesn't matchup well but has made defensive adjustments to try and tread the dangerous water. But the fact remains that the Cavs are missing shots, dribbling too much and there is no movement from the four without the ball. Watching the second half offense feels like drowning.
I'll be watching, as a fan I have to. But they are only so many superstitious things I can do. Jersey on, then off, I'm standing, I'm sitting, I'm doing jumping-jacks, I'm across the street. I can't win this on my own Cavs.
I bit my nails so much last night, I made myself bleed and didn't even notice.
By: Jimmy Smith
Cleveland, because of all of this, doesn't deserve a championship from the Cavs just because. They must earn it. But how does a team with the best home record, one of the best road records, the best over all record and swept both of the first two playoff series by at least 10 points lose like this.
They aren't getting blown out and still have a chance to win this series, but last night's Game 4 was sickening to say the least. The Fumble, The Drive and Jose Mesa, I won't go on and on about those nightmares of Cleveland lore, but Cleveland teams always get so (too) close and then it is all taken away from us.
1995 and 1997 World Series, numerous AFC Championships and the 2007 NBA Championship, promising Cleveland romps through the playoffs in my short 23 year life. From word go, this 2008-2009 Cavs team was looking like a team of memories and a reason to say "Yeah, I'm from Cleveland."
I can't put into words the pain that many older Cleveland fans have gone through, I just know that the things I have seen would haunt all of the Boston and New York sports fans for life. Sure the Red Sox had that lengthy drought, but now its win and win often. And the Celtics and Patriots have picked up the slack. And NY sports fans have NO reason to complain about missing the playoffs or blowing a game.
No on to the actual game in question. I can sum it up with a single picture. STEP UP Z, you can't hide under the basket anymore.
Game one difference- one point, game two- one point and game four- two points. Throw in that game three 10 point loss by the Cavs and this has been a close series. Ready for the ifs? Because three of the four games have come down to the last possession and shot.
If Mo Williams made that buzzer beater in game one, If Lebron missed the game two miracle and if Zydrunas Ilgauskas could only guard Dwight Howard.
Game five, is always important. In most series its either a series clincher or a way to separate the two teams. For the Orlando Magic its a clincher, for the Cavs, a lifeline.
Orlando has played a great series and playoffs for that matter. Cleveland doesn't matchup well but has made defensive adjustments to try and tread the dangerous water. But the fact remains that the Cavs are missing shots, dribbling too much and there is no movement from the four without the ball. Watching the second half offense feels like drowning.
I'll be watching, as a fan I have to. But they are only so many superstitious things I can do. Jersey on, then off, I'm standing, I'm sitting, I'm doing jumping-jacks, I'm across the street. I can't win this on my own Cavs.
I bit my nails so much last night, I made myself bleed and didn't even notice.
By: Jimmy Smith
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Count The Fails And Ouchies
Can't believe no one is in the stands, come on its softball.
Oh, wait...Am I missing something happening here? Nutshot!
Monday, May 18, 2009
HELP US!
In more ways than one.
THE OTHER VIDEO WAS REMOVED, SO HERE IS AN AWFUL CAMERA PHONE SHOT.
The Washington Nationals grounds crew was trying to cover up the scene of a crime against baseball the other night, when they realized that they couldn't even do that. So the few remaining Nats fans decided to help.
Meaning you can jump out on to the field when ever anyone needs your help in Washington. Expect the Nationals to field a new team next week. Complete with middle-aged dads and little leaguers.
By: Jimmy Smith
THE OTHER VIDEO WAS REMOVED, SO HERE IS AN AWFUL CAMERA PHONE SHOT.
The Washington Nationals grounds crew was trying to cover up the scene of a crime against baseball the other night, when they realized that they couldn't even do that. So the few remaining Nats fans decided to help.
Meaning you can jump out on to the field when ever anyone needs your help in Washington. Expect the Nationals to field a new team next week. Complete with middle-aged dads and little leaguers.
By: Jimmy Smith
MNF Will Now Feature More Yelling And Awkward Post-Yelling Pauses
Courtesy of this man...
Thats right, Jon Gruden. But wait Jon, I thought you hated ESPN. Remember when Bruce Gradkowski was implemented in that Toledo point-shaving scandal.
"I don't watch ESPN. I don't believe half the [expletive] people on the channel, personally – no disrespect. I hope ESPN 3 or 4 has real sources behind this story, because it has nothing to do with the kid. He's a great kid. He wants to be great. This is very uncharacteristic, in my opinion, of 'professional' journalism."
The best news in all of this is that Tony Kornheiser will be stepping down, which opened the door for Jonny G.
So, now Tony Kornheiser will have more time to...
By: Jimmy Smith
Thats right, Jon Gruden. But wait Jon, I thought you hated ESPN. Remember when Bruce Gradkowski was implemented in that Toledo point-shaving scandal.
"I don't watch ESPN. I don't believe half the [expletive] people on the channel, personally – no disrespect. I hope ESPN 3 or 4 has real sources behind this story, because it has nothing to do with the kid. He's a great kid. He wants to be great. This is very uncharacteristic, in my opinion, of 'professional' journalism."
The best news in all of this is that Tony Kornheiser will be stepping down, which opened the door for Jonny G.
So, now Tony Kornheiser will have more time to...
By: Jimmy Smith
Thursday, May 14, 2009
For The Sports Minded Podcast #001 with Jimmy Smith and John Hartman
Jimmy and John talk NBA Playoffs. Can the Cavs go 16-0? Biggest playoff surprise and the OJ Mayo scandal
FTSM001.mp3
Friday, May 8, 2009
Yeah, Well I Live In A Better City... Yeah, Well My Team Kicks Your Team's Ass
Mark Bradley, writer for the Atlanta Journal Constitution, decided that he could help the Hawks win over the Cavs.
How may you ask after two blowouts. Hit the Clevelanders where it hurts, dis our c(sh)i(t)ty.
From AJC:
"This city, as you’d expect, is pumped. We Atlantans moan over the state of our franchises, but Clevelanders have it way worse. For one thing, they have to live in Cleveland."
So, Bill Martin from Fox 8 in Cleveland took him to task.
And to prove our humor of the situation, here are two of the most popular videos on the internet. Cleveland's own comedian Mike Polk made these as a joke.
See Atlanta, we can make fun of ourselves.
(JUST DON'T TELL ATLANTA THAT POLK RECEIVES DEATH THREATS FROM OTHER CLEVELANDERS)
By: Jimmy Smith
How may you ask after two blowouts. Hit the Clevelanders where it hurts, dis our c(sh)i(t)ty.
From AJC:
"This city, as you’d expect, is pumped. We Atlantans moan over the state of our franchises, but Clevelanders have it way worse. For one thing, they have to live in Cleveland."
So, Bill Martin from Fox 8 in Cleveland took him to task.
And to prove our humor of the situation, here are two of the most popular videos on the internet. Cleveland's own comedian Mike Polk made these as a joke.
See Atlanta, we can make fun of ourselves.
(JUST DON'T TELL ATLANTA THAT POLK RECEIVES DEATH THREATS FROM OTHER CLEVELANDERS)
By: Jimmy Smith
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Guy Fieri Is So Popular That People Often Mistake Crazy Hillbillies For Him
The Royals broadcasters were trying to fill a three-hour gap also know as a Royals' loss. And luckily for them, Guy Fieri was(n't) on the scene.
According to Guy's Twitter site:
"So check this out, some cat is playin me in KC. Crazy, just for da record, I am home and was not in KC. Thanks to those keepin an eye out."
9:33 AM May 5th from txt
By: Jimmy Smith
According to Guy's Twitter site:
"So check this out, some cat is playin me in KC. Crazy, just for da record, I am home and was not in KC. Thanks to those keepin an eye out."
9:33 AM May 5th from txt
By: Jimmy Smith
Irony, In Its Many Forms
Steph Curry is going pro, we all know this. But as it turns out, Curry is going through a hard time right now. He can't get over how great the Commons is and he shows his love while taking part in a remake of Asher Roth's song "I Love College." Bad becomes worse.
And oddly enough, Curry isn't the one wearing the crown and oversized glasses. He instead, wears boxers and hugs a sign while sporting lensless glasses. Check one minute into the video.
By: Jimmy Smith
And oddly enough, Curry isn't the one wearing the crown and oversized glasses. He instead, wears boxers and hugs a sign while sporting lensless glasses. Check one minute into the video.
By: Jimmy Smith
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