Saddle up, lock & load, here's some sweet, sweet action for the upcoming New Year's weekend Bowl Games & NFL Playoff Games (home team in CAPS):
Overall (4-4-1)
College Bowl Games USC (-8) vs Penn State (Rose Bowl) Alabama (-9) vs Utah (Sugar Bowl) Nebraska vs Clemson (Over 56.5) (Gator Bowl) Michigan State (+8) vs Georgia (Capital One) NFL Playoff Games
No doubt, no doubt in my mind ...... Indianapolis (-1) vs SAN DIEGO Baltimore (-3.5) vs MIAMI (buy the hook down to 3)
Don't feel good about these two ....... MINNESOTA (+3.5) vs Philadelphia ARIZONA (+1) vs Atlanta
Courtesy of our friends at hockeyfights.com, easily one of the best websites on this here internets, we present the NHL Hits of the week (according to NHL.com) and the NHL Fight of the Week, according to hockeyfights.com.
Sports Illustrated's Online Vault is pretty much the greatest thing since sliced bread, and periodically we'll be taking a look back at a memorable story. This week's article was originally published November 14, 1988 and written by Rick Reilly.
With Mike Shanahan finally getting the boot from the Broncos this week, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at this article that features other long tenured Super Bowl winning coaches. Not many would argue that Shanahan is in the class of Tom Landry and Chuck Noll, but with today's differing climate (salary cap, drug testing, etc.), you don't find many coaches in any sport that stick around as long as Shanahan did with the Broncos. Today's NFL is more "what have you done lately" that it's ever been, and Shanny was the victim of that. Nobody, even coaching legends is immune to the the criticism that comes with roaming the NFL sidelines.
This article touches on Landry, who went to five Super Bowls with the Cowboys, and Chuck Noll, who went to four with the Steelers and who were both 2-8 at this point in the season in 1988. The article also references Shanahan, who was just starting his ill fated Los Angeles Raider tenure. Poor drafting other personnel decisions that were made by Noll and Landry were cited as a reason for their downfall. Hmmm, does that sound familiar Broncos fans ??
Are we gonna be okay if I just pick a WAG every day ?? This is Danni Wells. I can't tell you how challenging it is to find a good picture of these WAGs that aren't topless.
So the Broncos fired this Mike Shanahan guy, who's next ? Bill Cowher, Dan Reeves, Wade Phillips ? If they were smart, they would look at Bill Musgrave, but only if Jeff Lewis or Bubby Brister isn't available (Denver Post)
What's next for Shanny ? J-E-T-S ? One things for sure, he's got $20 mill coming from Bowlen the next three years (Pro Football Talk)
Jim Armstrong agrees with me, the problem with the Shanahan era was the GM, not the coach (Denver Post)
From time to time, I'll be bringing you a song which you might not have heard, unless you have really obscure, eclectic taste in music as I do, in which case, I tip my hat to you.
Today's song comes to us from Santogoldand is called "Shove It." You have probably have heard her two big hits, Creator and L.E.S. Artistes. Anybody who is inspired by '80's pop music, is okay in my book. Say Aha is also a very good song. Her self-titled album is one of the best albums of the year.
A personal favorite of mine, Danielle Lloyd, yet another reason why when I grow up I want to be a European soccer player.
The great folks over at The Smoking Gun have their '08 Mug Shots of the Year up, I cannot recommend looking at this enough (TSG) Pitt fans going to the Sun Bowl are warned to stay the hell out of Juarez. I could have told them that, well you have to at least visit the Pink Lady (Pittsburgh Tribune)
Dewayne Walker is the new head coach at New Mexico State, which means New Mexico has 2 African-American D1 head coaches, all other states combined have four (LA Times)
Now that Teshowmethemoney has signed, another guess on what that makes Pujols worth (Viva El Birdos)
Not sure what to make of this Washington Capitals jersey (Puck Daddy)
Probably not a good idea to talk shit to CP3 (Deadspin)
This doesn't look like it's going to happen, and would have been tough to stomach if it did (MLB.com) Elle MacPherson is not looking very good these days, very tragic (SBB)
Monica Potter is on the new TNT drama Trust Me, but you can trust me when I tell you she's hot We certainly did not have an athletic trainer like this when I was in high school (Deadspin)
Mark Kiszla says the Broncos management is in denial about their epic collapse (Denver Post)
The Patriots are just floating the Brady behind in rehab story to boost Matt Cassel's trade value after they franchise him (Providence Journal)
Whitlock says that Favre is the 'White TO,' couldn't agree more (Fox Sports)
It's good to finally know what triggered Bill O'Reilly's epic 'we'll do it live' rant (YouTube)
The $37 million apartment that your bailout money bought (Gawker)
Jimmy Kimmel's '08 Unnecessary Censorship Year in Review (YouTube)
Here's hoping that this Russian professor isn't correct about the fall of the US in 2010 (Wall Street Journal)
How the Yankees could have better spent their money (CNBC)
Tony Romo collapsed in the shower after the beatdown game against the Eagles, reportedly TO was upset because he called Witten for help first (Dallas Morning News)
Great screencap of the awesomeness that was the goal posts in Buffalo yesterday (Sports Hernia)
There aren't exactly a ton of gems in this year's freshman basketball class, that's why my boy Ricky Rubio should be the #1 pick in the '09 Draft (NY Times)
'6'10' basketball recruit hopes to sign letter of intent with only hand' (Deadspin)
A look at some businesses that are struggling with the economy being what it is (NY Times)
Don't really think this guy like Jacory Harris too much (Dave Zdyrko)
If you're white, probably not a good idea to drop an n bomb on OJ Mayo's Facebook page (The Sports Culture)
Shockingly, Reds fans are not real thrilled with the signing of Willy Tavares (Reds Minor Leagues)
Former Patriots player, now high school football coach, arrested for three counts of rape, allegedly (Boston Globe)
You might want to look into an unlimited text messaging plan if you don't have one (NY Times)
FOX Sports' Jeanne Zelasko is trying to become the first female baseball play by play announcer (AZ Republic)
This is just about the only Lucy Pinder picture I could find where she's not topless, so here you go.
Fantastic collection of baseball's hottest wives (Hogwild)
Finally a football coach is adopting my NCAA Football XBox strategy of never punting (Rivals)
Darren Rovell who knows Gatorade better than anybody, talks about Gatorade 'becoming' Vitamin Water. This does not strike me as a good business move (Sports Biz)
LeBron moves up a notch in my book, sings some Cyndi Lauper (YouTube)
Go deep inside the Red River Recruiting rivalry with Jamarkus McFarland, considered the best defensive player in Texas, my favorite was the arrangement for an 'interest free loan' if he went to Texas (NY Times)
So you're telling me that if you have a 17 year old daughter and the basketball coach wants to spend the night in her room, you should say no ? Really are we sure about this ? (SBB)
One of my favorite WAGs Nicola McLean is here to wish everybody a Merry Christmas. A look back at the '08 Monday Night Football Season, this post should have been titled 'Emmitt Smith's continued mastery of the English language' (Awful Announcing)
If Mark Teshowmethemoney is 'worth' $22.5 mill per, how much is Albert Pujols worth ? Yikes (STL Post Dispatch)
The segment with Pete Carroll on 60 Minutes was a really good watch (Farther off the Wall)
A fun game for the whole family: What's older than Joe Paterno ? (Inside So Cal)
If you don't know who Keeley Hazell is I can't recommend a Google Image search highly enough, might want to do that one at home instead of work. Mark Teshowmethemoney signs with the Skankees, I'm sure it's because his wife wanted to live in NYC and nothing to do with the $20 mill per (NY Post)
Friday Night Lights starts again on NBC in February. Even though you're dating a complete douche, I still love you Lyla. Heard about the the new game of 'Throw a shoe at Bush?' Well here's throw a shoe at the Chuckster. C-Webb saying 'this one's for Gene Chizik' is just damn funny, this gets funnier and funnier every time (NESW Sports)
If anybody needs me to add this drunk dialing service to their Verizon Wireless account, please let me know (iKlipz)
The collapse is almost complete, so you know which clip will be blasting from the speakers, well, besides Jim Mora (YouTube)
Marc Stein has a great pick for the Western Conference's first half MVP (ESPN)
'I'll take my chances with Matt Cassel. I'll go the dances with Matt Cassel. Put all my finances on Matt Cassel (Josh Q. Public)
Jason Elam's new book will be out next month, people who read books tell me that his last one was quite good (Riley Covington) This OU sorostitute chick didn't want to make it rain, she 'just wanted it to snow' (Deadspin)
I don't know about you, but when I think MMA, I think Jesu Christo (SBB)
Cheryl Cole looks fantastic in leather pants (Kickette) On 205th Magazine also awarded her with the 'Hottest WAG of '08,' I couldn't agree more (On 205th)
Who doesn't get Jamarcus Russell and Sebastian Janikowski confused (Awful Announcing)
Darren Rovell tells us where to go if you're interested in buying a player's championship ring (CNBC)
If you don't like watching football players break their legs, I wouldn't recommend this clip for you (EDSBS)
This just in: Megan Fox is hot (NY Post) Todd McShay says 'Colorado State is not a very good running team' in his New Mexico Bowl preview, how's that workin out (Wiz of Odds)
If I said Eliza Dushku topless, would that be something you're interested in ? A little birdie told me it's about 40 seconds in, obviously NSFW (Egotastic)
I wish my mom would have smoked weed with me as a teenager (Yahoo)
Another reason why I drink Molson Canadian, their commercials claim 'it's what to drink while scoring beaver' (YouTube)
Charlotte Bobcat cheerleader (The Ladycats, very clever) photo shoot at a very odd location (Blaze of Love)
From time to time, I'll be bringing you a song which you probably haven't heard, unless you have really obscure, eclectic taste in music as I do, in which case, I tip my hat to you.
This weeks song comes to us from the UK group with quite possibly the best name of any new band out there, Does It Offend You, Yeah ?This song is called 'Dawn of the Dead.' Needless to say, I haven't heard this song a lot, except now that I have, I'm a big fan and can't stop listening to it.
Each week, we will bring you Lance Romance to help you out with your love life. If you are unsure about where your relationship is headed, having trouble meeting new people, or are just looking to spice up your love life, Lance is here to help.
This week Lance discusses what to do and what not to do when incorporating a threesome into a relationship, and what happens when you take the v card of a 21 year old lovely latina lady and then want to ditch her. He also tells a caller "to die in a fire." Good times. Lance Romance, PMS Show AM 570, KLAC 12/18/08
Courtesy of our friends at hockeyfights.com, easily one of the best websites on this here internets, we present the NHL Hits of the week (according to NHL.com) and the NHL Fight of the Week, according to hockeyfights.com.
This week's fight features two bonafide heavyweights, Jody Shelley of the Sharks and George Parros (and his mustache) of the Ducks.
Baltimore (+5) vs DALLAS Miami (-3 1/2) vs KANSAS CITY (buy the hook down to 3) New Orleans (-7) vs DETROIT NEW YORK GIANTS (-3 1/2) (buy the hook down to 3) vs Carolina
50 Star NFC You Lock It Up Game of the Year Philadelphia (-4 1/2) vs WASHINGTON
I am writing you this letter to inform you that you, in fact, are dead to me. I sincerely hope that you get hit by a bus tomorrow. I have stood by you through thick and thin. I even offered to be your chauffeur after your multiple DUI arrests. Nobody loved watching your unparalleled cannon of an arm from shortstop more than I did. Nobody was happier to have the offensive exploits of Walt Weiss out of my life when you made the jump from single-A to the big leagues. I bought you multiple birthday cakes after it was brought to the public's attention that you were actually older than you claimed to be. Even after you left the Braves for greener pastures (AKA 3 years $39 million from the Dodgers), I continued to support you. I rooted for your Dodgers to defeat the Phillies in last year's NLCS. I continued to say that you were a good defensive shortstop even after your horrific Game 5 where you played arguably the worst defensive game by a shortstop in postseason history.
Well I can't do it anymore. After the crap that you and your agents pulled this week, you are officially dead to me. When you piss off the Homeboy Upstairs himself off, well that's where I draw the line. I realize that this situation was not entirely your fault, but the bottom line is you could have stepped in and handled the situation properly, but you didn't. They work for you, not sure if you know that or not. You gave your word, and you came up short. It was nice knowin' ya.
Jessica Alba, will be guest starring on an upcoming episode of The Office. The only thing the Broncos are good for: some rediculously hot cheerleaders (Broncos.com)
I'm really getting pissed at the Yankees signing all these free agent pitchers. Now they even signed this guy (Huffington Post)
Tom Cruise reads Letterman's 'Top 10 craziest things people say about Tom Cruise on the internet," appears less crazy than normal (YouTube)
How to deal with rooting for The 49ers an awful NFL team (Major League Jerk)
Some hot Hollywood starlets before they were stars (Boosh Magazine)
Mental Floss has a sweet old school basketball shoe quiz. Like most quizzes I have taken in my life, I got 9 out of 13, for a steller 69% (Mental Floss)
Coach K emailed me and asked me for a name for their new website, I picked weslapfloors.com, my feelings were hurt when they went in a different direction (Sports Business Journal)
John Wooden's great-grandson is playing for the Bruins this year, well 'playing' might not be the operative word (Rush the Court)
America's Most Wanted host John Walsh's son's murder finally solved after 27 years (US Magazine)
Lawyers turn to Facebook to serve legal papers (Reuters)
It's December, which means it's time for the annual Forsberg returning to the Avs stories to start trickling out (Denver Post)
Bitch Ass Bertuzzi met with Steve Moore face to face for the first time since he ruined his life (STL Post-Dispatch)
If you're going to throw a guy up in the air at a retirement party, catching him would be recommended (Reuters)
Coach Bill Fuller Reggie Theus is fired by the Kings and is replaced by Dick Butkus or Marvin Menzies somebody named Kenny Natt. He remains by favorite Hang Time coach of all-time (Sac Bee)
Greg White changes his name to a character from Teen Wolf (Bucs Report)
This is why I have Mike Richards on my fantasy hockey team, he crashes frat parties in the Philly area (SBB)
White NBA players that look like wife beaters (Tumblr)
See what happens when you have douches Mike & Mike announce your games ? Let this be a lesson (Orlando Sentinel)
Former Oakland A's player Troy Neel has managed to rack up 700k in back child support (KTRE)
Bonzi Wells signs with CBA team. That would be the Chinese Basketball Association (Yahoo!)
Leighton Meester, or Blair Waldolf, if you prefer. I've certainly had some rough gambling nights, but losing $900 million seems a little steep even to me (Reuters)
A closer look at the metamorphosis of the Nuggets, who currently sit in 2nd place in the West (Fanhouse)
Why wouldn't Auburn fans be happy that they hired a guy who lost his last ten games in a row (College Gameballs)
This guy killed his former boss at a Christmas party (FOX News)
You can buy everything Derrick Coleman's house at 75% off. At first this looked to me like another NBA jackass that wasted all of his money, but it appears he went broke trying to do good in the community (Fanhouse) (SI Vault)
Don Banks tells us what would happen if the '08 NFL Draft was re-done and held today (SI)
Selling your kids to pay for plastic surgery? Seems perfectly reasonable to me (FOX News)
Things have certainly changed since I was in the sports card collecting business. You can now get 'authentic' fossils from dinosaurs inside hockey packs. Um yeah (Puck Daddy)
Ten hot MMA chicks that I have never heard of (MMA Brawl)
Joe Posnanski wonders if Rickey Be Rickey will be the first unanimous baseball HOFer (SI)
First look at the new 'Miss World' from Russia, shockingly, she's blonde (MSNBC)
The recently announced New Mexico football coach, Mike Locksley pictured with his milftastic wife. Now I know why he's such a good recruiter (Duke City Fix)
Finally, there is a website dedicated to the speeding up of global warming (The Anti-Green Movement)
The perfect Christmas gift for the Notre Dame fan in your family (Amazon)
Top 10 Whore-riffic female celebs. If you're going to call Tila Tequila a 'celebrity' then you have to have her higher than #7 (Spike)
Why Graham Harrell didn't get invited to the Heisman ceremony (Sporting News)
The Braves are apparently trying end the Red Sox monopoly on Japanese pitchers and sign somebody named 'Kenshin Kawakami,' to fill a rotation spot. Either that's this guy or it's gotta somebody from this video (YouTube)
Easiest way to get most lazy people in this country to vote, will be instituted in Estonia by 2011 (AP)
Wait, Lily Allen already has a 'Womanizer' cover out ? (You Tube)
Once you do porn, you can't even work at a school cafeteria these days (FOX News)
There can't possibly be a Gossip Girl spinoff this quickly, unless its a show with all Chuck Bass, all the time (Just Jared)
This is getting a little crazy, the Sharks still have not lost (16-0-2) at home this season (Yahoo!)
Each week, we will bring you Lance Romance to help you out with your love life. If you are unsure about where your relationship is headed, having trouble meeting new people, or are just looking to spice up your love life, Lance is here to help.
This week Lance tackles the importance of role playing to spice up a married couple's love life, including recommending dressing up as Mormon Missionaries, complete with tie and bike to get the love flowing again.
Sports Illustrated's Online Vault is pretty much the greatest thing since sliced bread, and periodically we'll be taking a look back at a memorable story. This week's article was originally published February 27, 1989 and written by Rick Telander and Robert Sullivan.
Picture Sam Bradford. Now picture him this time next year. Now picture him in jail. That's basically what happened to former Sooners QB Charles Thompson. He was the starting quarterback for the #1 ranked Sooners in 1987 and a little over a year later, he was caught selling 17 grams of cocaine to an undercover FBI agent. This story details the breathtakingly out of control Sooners, led by Barry Switzer, that would eventually lead them to being put on three year's probation.
Megan Fox and I share one major common interest, our love for David Silver.
Bill Simmons brings you the list of the worst Christmas gifts for NFL Fans. I'm pissed that I have been unable to buy a Maurice Clarett Broncos jersey for my Dad. (ESPN)
Romeo Crennel is upset that Nestle Crunch bars no longer come wrapped in foil. Wait, they don't ? (The Onion)
Guess Obama can't help everybody (please also click on #10, I beg you) (TSG)
If you have a Blackberry with important information, and you sell it, you might want to delete what's in there first, or you worked for the McCain campaign, one or the other (FOX5 News)
No, I assure you GQ, it's not just you. John Mayer is a lucky bastard. For more of Jen Aniston's GQ shoot, you can visit here (Style)
Tim Cowlishaw (and Woodrow) getting it done with some ladies (Busted Coverage)
The Top 10 Sports TV Soundtracks, personally I'm a little disappointed that the NBA on NBC finished at #3, but I'm a sucker for John Tesh (For The Love Of Sports)
Al Unser Jr., extortion, prostitution ... Seems like just yesterday I was playing "Al Unser Jr Arcade Racing" for just about the first version of Windows (KOB TV)
This would be the lovely and talented Cheryl Cole. If you're not familiar with her work, you should be. She is a singer in the British pop group Girls Aloud and is married to Chelsea star Ashley Cole. She also wrote Britney Spears' hit "Womanizer," so when you turn on the radio and hear it within the next eight minutes, just think of Cheryl, trust me, it helps me get through the day.
Downright tragic news in the NYC, Scores is closing (Fox News)
Quite possibly the worst broken leg in the history of sports courtesy of MMA, well at least it was during a "Support the Troops" match. This is simply one thing in life when you see, you won't be able to "unsee." Horrifically gruesome. (Deadspin)
Saddle up, lock & load, here's some sweet, sweet action for the upcoming New Year's weekend Bowl Games & NFL Playoff Games (home team in CAPS):
