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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.

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The FTSM Team

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....


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For The Sports Minded Podcast #003 with Jimmy Smith and Wade Peery

Wade and Jimmy talk NFL preseason news and favorites to win the National Championship

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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.

Buffalo New York Will Never Be A Major Market

Because of major fails like this.

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

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If You Don't Understand The Severity Of The Cavs' Lost Already

This guy now has to go back to work at Target.

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

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!

Defend this Dwight Howard

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

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

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

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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

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

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

Happy Gilmore... In Science

By: Jimmy Smith

The Mockey: 2009 FTSM Mock Draft First Round And Notes

THIS MOCK IS WITHOUT TRADE UPS AND DOWNS, EVERYONE HOLDS THEIR PICK SPOT

1. Detroit Lions - Matt Stafford, QB, Georgia - WHY? Football intelligence, think Matt(y) "Ice" Ryan. It worked for Atlanta, Ryan helped that program turn a corner. Michael Turner didn't hurt but I have high hopes for Kevin Smith in Detroit.

2. St. Louis Rams - Jason Smith, OT, Baylor - WHY? Best OL and the best OL helps keep Steven Jackson and Mark Bulger alive. And with Orlando Pace gone, you need to replace him. Too bad he couldn't mentor Smith.

3. Kansas City Chiefs - Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest - WHY? Works in any defensive scheme that the Chiefs use next year. Great pure pass rusher. Plus its another case of best player available and last year with the drafting of Glenn Dorsey, D is key in KC.

4. Seattle Seahawks - Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia - WHY? Some say that Mark Sanchez is the heir apparent to Matt Hasselbeck, he was hurt, not dead. His WR corp was devastated with injuries last year and with the running game drying up, time to beef up that line. Plus Walter Jones' knees are jelloing.

5. Cleveland Browns - Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech - WHY? Because I hope so... A big play receiver that will be all of that word BIG with the trading of Braylon Edwards to the Giants. Its a rebuilding year for the Browns and if they don't trade Braylon, than they will draft DT B. J. Raji here instead.

6. Cincinnati Bengals - Andre Smith, OT, Alabama - WHY? Another character guy... kidding, but he fits the need and with the other OTs off the board, someone needs to keep Carson Palmer in as few pieces as possible. Plus Cedric Benson showed some promise for the running game.

7. Oakland Raiders - Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri - WHY? Because its a WR and the Raiders... Need I say more. I will. New QB Jeff Garcia needs a new toy (leave out gay jokes) and the speed of Jeremy Maclin will help a traditional scrambler in Garcia.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars - Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State - WHY? My first reach of the draft, Jacksonville is known to do this so it helps. Last year the JAX picked DE Derrick Harvey from Florida 8th, a stretch yes, but it filled a need and that is what this is all about. CB is a need with age being an issue, the CBs are either older or too young and were later round picks or free agents. Picking up Tory Holt fixed the WR issue (sort of, but enough for now).

9. Green Bay Packers - Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB, Texas - WHY? He is versatile and anchors AJ Hawk up the middle with a lot of speed and massive strength on the edge. The Pack offense is set and scored way more points then any other NFC North team. Opponents averaged more yards on the ground than the Pack and teams were a staggering 74% on fourth down against that run defense.

10. San Fransisco 49ers - Mark Sanchez, QB, USC - WHY? JT O'Sullivan is now Carson Palmer's back-up in Cincy and Alex Smith is still a fugitive to the Niners' fans. So here is your more obvious use of the phrase "heir apparent." He is smart and will have a stronger running game to work around.

11. Buffalo Bills - Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee - WHY? Yes, he had a big year and a huge Senior Bowl to help his draft stock. But the Vols churn out defense. Justin Harrell two years ago in the first round to the Packers and last year Jerod Mayo to the Pats in the first round at pick 10. The Bills need a C/G but its too early for that, so Ayers helps that pass rush.

12. Denver Broncos - Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU - WHY? The Broncos also need a young QB but that will have to wait until later. The Broncos always have a good running game, but stopping the run is another story. They gave up 28 pts/game last year and 146 yards on the ground per game. A DE won't necessarily stop the inside run, (although Jackson is known to fight inside) but if the back does outside, expect Jackson to hunt.

13. Washington Redskins - Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State - WHY? Last in the NFC East won't cut it in Washington. Giving up 193 yards a game through the air won't either. The run D was incredible, giving up just 96 a game. An end with some speed will help shake things up for that D-Line that now is stacked with the best DT in the game, Albert Hanyesworth.

14. New Orleans Saints - Brian Cushing, OLB, USC - WHY? OLB is a need for New Orleans. They don't give a lot on the ground with Jonathan Vilma and Scott Fujita but Cushing is versatile and would learn under some good ILB about finding and attacking the ball on outside run plays, a weakness of NO.

15. Houston Texans - Louis Delmas, SS, Western Michigan - WHY? Reach number two, Delmas is good against the run and he is one of the few players I actually saw in person. He is for real, yes a MAC safety, but a run stuffer and a decent coverage guy. The Texans have the coverage part taken care of with six picks between Dunta Robinson and Jacques Reeves.

16. San Diego Chargers - Rey Maualuga, LB, USC - WHY? Stephen Cooper needs a friend out there. Cooper was second in tackles for the Chargers and with Shaun Phillips and Shawne Merriman covering the outside, ILB are a need for the Chargers. He also helps a LB corp with pass coverage.

17. New York Jets - Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland - WHY? Laveranues Coles is gone to fail in Cincinnati and the Jets did a good job in the offseason on the defensive side of the ball adding Jim Leonhard and Lito Sheppard. So a good young reciever under Jerricho Cotchery will help make Thomas Jones' and more importantly, Kellen Clemens' job easier.

18. Denver Broncos (from Chicago) - Josh Freeman - WHY? They got their DE at pick 12, now its time to build. Josh Freeman has an arm and will benefit from that incredible run game and can regenerate even with injuries. Big- play receivers like Brandon Marshall will help the big arm of Freeman feel at home.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers -Everette Brown, OLB/DE, FSU - WHY? He is a combo that will help out Gaines Adams on the other side. Has a big upside, just may be a little small for DE, but the speed is there to make him a threat.

20. Detroit Lions (From Dallas- Roy Williams trade) - Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss - WHY? Last year it was Atlanta taking Matt Ryan early in the first round and then they followed it up with OL Sam Baker. That worked out. (again, it helps to have Michael Turner) You can never have enough O-Lineman.

21. Philadelphia Eagles - Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia - WHY? Brian Westbrook will be 30 next year. Now its not time to take him out back and Ol' Yeller him, but with the departure of Correll Buckhalter, there needs to be a back up in place.

22. Minnesota Vikings - Eben Britton, OT, Arizona - WHY? That run game is blessed with a stud in Adrian Peterson, so keeping him healthy should be on the forefront for the Vikes. It may be a slight reach, but Britton is the best available player at a position that they need to address with the departure of Matt Birk (C is a reach here too).

23. New England Patriots - Clay Matthews, OLB, USC - WHY? Jerod Mayo worked out as a quality ILB, now its time to find a OLB to play along side Adalius Thomas, Mayo and Tedy Bruschi. Plus this helps them stay and feel younger.

24. Atlanta Falcons - Evander “Ziggy” Hood, DT, Missouri - WHY? Intangibles, why else? They almost went with Glenn Dorsey over Matt Ryan last year, so why not get your DT this year. A lot of energy and the Atlanta 4-3 fits well.

25. Miami Dolphins - Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois - WHY? Andre Goodman bolted as a free agent and Will Allen is due to hit the open market next offseason. Might as well take the 2nd best CB this year with a great CB skill set. And with the 8 picks between Goodman and Allen last year, some one needs to step in.

26. Baltimore Ravens - Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State - WHY? That run game always is refreshing, keeping it tip-top. A position that would help that process is TE and as Todd Heap drifts out of importance and L.J. Smith comes in as a back up, Pettigrew would have time to grow and learn. The Ravens are pretty set, another year out of Flacco will just make them that much better.

27. Indianapolis Colts - Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss- WHY? Jerry can fill those run gaps well but must stay healthy. They don'thave any studs in the middle of their d-line to begin with. Then Quinn Pitcock unexpectedly retired last summer their depth took a hit. And not only did Indianapolis rank 24th in the league against the run in 2008 but they only got two sacks from all of their defensive tackles combined.

28. Buffalo Bills (from Carolina through Philadelphia) - Cornelius Ingram, TE, Flroida - WHY? The got their DE with Ayers at pick 11. Now address the new passing game. Terrell Owens is there and with Pettigrew off the board, Ingram is the next best thing. Ingram would be the number one TE if he didn't tear his ACL and not play at all in 2008 for Florida.

29. New York Giants - Larry English, OLB/DE, Northern Illinois - WHY? The Giants will get Braylon Edwards from the Browns and will not need a WR here. So they go D-Line and pick up a lateral mover that can track the run across the line and to the outside. The pass defense for the Giants gave up almost 200 yards a game last year and need this speed off the edge.

30. Tennessee Titans - Percy Harvin, WR, Florida - WHY? The Titans need a receiver. Missing out on Holt hurts a lot more than most people think. Nate Washington is the veteran leader of the WR corp, so with the emergence of Chris Johnson and the running game and Kerry Collins' play, receiving is key this time. PLEASE

31. Arizona Cardinals - Chris “Beanie” Wells, RB, OSU - WHY? The Edge is done and Tim Hightower can carry the load, but a third-down bruiser like Wells could make the Cardinals' run game as multifaceted as the passing game.

32. Pittsburgh Steelers- Darius Butler, CB, UConn - WHY? They lost Bryant McFadden as a free agent and now CB is a concern. Davis is a very impressive physical specimen with a chiseled physique and an ideal blend of size and speed. Brother of 49ers' TE Vernon Davis, this guy has a ton of up side.

NOTES:
Watch out for Ramses Barden a 6'6 229 receiver out of Cal Poly. Maybe second round or the third.
James Laurinaitis is a great value for Detroit with the first pick of the second round
Brian Robiskie is the best route runner in the draft could be an Anthony Gonzalez type third guy for a team in the 2nd round

By: Jimmy Smith

The New Yankee Stadium Even Loves The Deaf

Closed Captioned for the booing impaired.

By: Jimmy Smith

Bruce Pearl Is Really Comfortable In Tennessee Orange

The UT athletic department just held their third annual "VOLSCARS" ceremony. Another excuse not to study in Knoxville, its some kind of award banquet that goes right out the window.

When I see that name, which is a play off the Oscars, I just see Vol Scars. But anyway, this year for those who were in attendance here is head basketball coach Bruce Pearl wearing a jacket, tie and no shirt while attempting to rap on stage.

By: Jimmy Smith

Its Been A Lot Of Hockey Lately

But thats because the playoffs start tomorrow.

This was also too good to pass up. Local Boston Bruin commercials.


By: Jimmy Smith

A Come From Behind At The Masters

No not Tiger or Phil.

This guy....

By: Jimmy Smith

More Hockey Awesomeness

Port Huron Icehawk Nick Lindberg against Kalamazoo Goalie Joel Martin. Not that Martin should be mentioned, because he now officially doesn't exist.

Mike Ribeiro skates in backwards and wins the shootout for the Stars.

By: Jimmy Smith

Chosen 2... Not Be All That Good

Thats Andy Varejao, as "Thing 2". In what could be, if in fact it is, the worst tattoo ever. Even the Scot Pollard hairdo doesn't make that tat look right.

Big Z even thinks Brazilians with back tattoos suck.

By: Jimmy Smith

Scot Pollard is More Manly Than Cheryl Miller, But Only By That Much

A classic argument, a smart person (Miller) trying to convince the dumb person (Pollard) and the audience that the dumb person is in fact, dumb. Wait for the 2:35 mark when Pollard makes the "you don't have much boobage" hand gesture.

Scot Pollard is known to eat his words. And a 4.4 points per game career will do that to ya.


By: Jimmy Smith

Not Sports But Worth Your Time: Rodney Stanger Found Quite A Fall Guy

Now, don't laugh until your understand the severity of the situation. A girl was missing for many years. But as a news station, that is a mammoth mistake. Even if that image was a place holder or temporary, come on, a hamster on the set of Stuart Little was a bad call.

Here is Rodney's lawyer...

By: Jimmy Smith

Anze Kopitar Unzips Marty Turco

Love me.

Love,

The NHL

By: Jimmy Smith

See Ya Blake Griffin -Sincerely College Hoops

Now that Oklahoma is out of the tournament with that 3-pointer brick contest, Blake Griffin has an important decision to make.

Hopefully this man leaves early. I normally don't say that because I like to see players get their tailoring in the college game. But this one must go, we will see him again... If you love something, let it go Oklahoma, he will come back and make a monumental donation to the school.

Mark my words, he will go number one overall in the draft, whenever he comes out...

According to the blogs, that is Blake. I doubt it, but it could be his brother Taylor.

Blake is for sure a first rounder and most likely the overall number one. I will go out and say it will be Griffin first taken. But how about the Adam Morrison re-incarnate, BJ Mullens, who said he is going pro after one year at the "pro factory" Ohio State.


Following in the shoes of the great Kosta Koufos... WHO, the seven foot tall BJ will leave after one year at The State and most likely embarrass himself.

UNTIL THEN, BLAKE SAYS LETS PARTY

By: Jimmy Smith

LenDale White's Birthday Party Did Not Have A Pinata, But It Did Have This...

Full coverage of the whole event, through the eyes of some guy that miraculously made it through security, a negligent driver and a suicidal quarterback.

Watching athletes get drunk off of premium water while LenDale hides in the back room and eats his ice cream statue.

By: Jimmy Smith

Back From An Early Spring Break

Went to Miami and Fort Lauderdale... Sweet stuff. Saw a chicken running around the parking lot of an Applebee's...

But back to it, I love when ESPN doesn't run its "face-recognition technology" because fun things happen when Curt Schilling announces his retirement.

This had to have been First (Cold Pizza) Take.

By: Jimmy Smith

Patrick Ewing Also Hit By Craponomy

Another edition of "This Had To Be For Money, And Lots Of It."

Snickers and Patrick Ewing finally a team.

I'm not sure why, but that kinda reminded me of this...

By: Jimmy Smith

You're In Urine

Only in America? Am I right.

I don't know about you, but lugging around your own drug test sample is not all that fun.

What's wrong with peeing in the woods... what is wrong with that.

I guess you don't get to cover your junk with a magic towel in the fairway if you did it the ol' fashioned way.

By : Jimmy Smith

Too Much Curve Helps Baseball But Hurts Hockey

Toronto Maple Leafs Head Coach Ron Wilson asks the referees to measure the curve on Jason Spezza's stick right before the faceoff.

So what do you do... Not this.

Spezza tries to cheat by breaking his stick intentionally and trying to exchange it at the bench with a legal one, but the referees catch that too. The stick is measured and Spezza gets a 2 minute penalty for using an illegal stick.

Yes it is illegal when you can shoot directly behind yourself.

Only two minutes for that? Okay, well at least Ottawa won 2-1.

By Jimmy Smith

This Is Me Every Night, Calling My Pals

By: Jimmy Smith

Ode To Another Great College Player Forgotten

Gay Pose JJ

Gangster Pose JJ

In Trouble Pose JJ
RedickulousLY Gay JJ
JJ's Cat Asking The Eternal Question

By: Jimmy Smith

Rim This is Chin, Chin You Remember Rim...

The New Orleans Hornets love self mutilation. So here is a guy banging his face (looks like he did it on purpose, he hardly moved) on the rim during halftime.

Luckily he gets up and acts tough, knowing that the Milwaukee Bucks Mascot Bango was euthanized for much less.

By: Jimmy Smith

This (I Thought) Is Normally Only Seen During An Allan Jackson Concert

Like cattle with their weights attached to them, that is the 41 year old embarrassment to her kids, Shelly Lawlor. It was open cheerleader tryout day for the New England Patriots.

I could see her in her daughter's closet now.

"Something sheer, something sheer... Damnit Trixie, where is your prom dress?"

By: Jimmy Smith

Eat it Reggie Miller

Meet Spencer Krhin.

Last Friday night, his team—Southwood High in Wabash, Indiana—was trailing cross-town rival Northfield by nine points with 46.1 seconds to play.

Then this happened.

Almost as good as Reggie Miller's six points i five seconds.
Reggie Miller - 6 Points In 3.2 Seconds

Alex Ovechkin Makes Hockey An Easy Sell... In Some Places

From last night against the Canadians

But this is his greatest goal and maybe the best ever. From 2006 against the Coyotes.

By: Jimmy Smith

R.Kelly Songs Are Apparently Ideal For Showing Off Your Soccer Skills, But...

This can also happen. Especially when your house is a 24/7 club scene and your dad snorts cocaine off the breakfast bar.

I want to assume that this is from another country (The whole soccer thing, oh and R. Kelly is still big in Europe. Don't ask how, but something tells me that in Germany peeing on young girls is an ultimate sign of respect).

And not that I want to know, but a curious passerby would be disturbed by the costume choice of Pops. I didn't know Fruit of the Loom made pre-made shit brown underjams.

By: Jimmy Smith

Over The Head, Back To The Basket, Nothing But Nuts

By: Jimmy Smith

99...100... Ready Or Not Here I Come

Here is a video of Carrie Underwood "Matrixing" the video coverage her at an Ottawa Senators game. She is dating the Sens Mike Fisher and apparently doesn't want people to know it. Hide and seek is not in Carrie's skill set.

Man, what is it about hot ladies and their hockey boyfriends/husbands. They may not get paid a lot, but they have plenty ASSets.

Elisha Cuthbert and Sean Avery of the Stars/Dion Phanuef of the Flames:



Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie of the Islanders:


And don't forget:

Candace Cameron and Valeri Bure


By: Jimmy Smith

Finally...

Not the move, but the headline. Deuce McAllister cut by the Saints leads FOX Sports to write something I would say every time I had to cut him during fantasy football, damn injuries. I say it everyday, it has its own hand gesture.

By: Jimmy Smith

Hockey Radio Play-By-Play Guys Are Down WIth Pop Culture

As I am one. For the Ohio Bobcats of course. I can appreciate what is being done here.

That man is Randy Moller, a former NHLer who spent one year in Florida before retiring in 1995. He got a promotion, sort of and now he's calling their games on radio. And yells things after each goal. Which, luckily for him, doesn't happen for the Panthers all that much.

By: Jimmy Smith

Super Punch MMA Out

By: Jimmy Smith

BREAKING: A-ROD ADMITS IT

By: Jimmy Smith

I Just Show The Evidence, You Make The Judgement

Maybe Santonio Holmes didn't get two feet down?

UPDATE:
Here is another shot, STEELERS WIN.

Damn I hoped he only had one foot down.
By: Jimmy Smith

The Puppy Bowl 09- Michael Vick Is Wondering How This Is Legal

I wasted my time one year when this was on after the Super Bowl. It was Super Bowl XL, Steelers and Seahawks.

But now the Puppy Bowl has moved to a time that more competes with the Super Bowl. It used to be after the game, now its just before the biggest football game on the planet.

I heard this year a parrot sang the national anthem.

In case you still have no idea what I am talking about, here is footage from last year's game, or Puppy Bowl IV.

By: Jimmy Smith

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The GTHL, or Greater Toronto Hockey League features future stars.

It produced great talent such as Paul Coffey, Eric Lindros, Jason Spezza, Rick Nash, Brendan Shanahan, Sam Gagner and Andrew Cogliano are just a few of those who have been featured in the Greater Toronto Hockey League.

The newest player to grab the spotlight, Victor Adamo of the Toronto Young Nationals.

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