The Daily Dose
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Interleague Baseball, Good or Bad?
Posted June 30, 2008 at 11:37 am by Dave
In ‘97, interleague play was established pitting an AL team vs an NL team (AL has won 51% of the time). This marketing scheme’s purpose was for those fans who debated which league is better, and to finally satisfy that itch of regional rivalry. Valid points and it made sense until you considered that those reasons could potentially dictate the playoffs picture, specifically your team not making it.
Consider you’re a Cub’s fan, your team is in first place by 4 1/2 games, and your interleague foes are the first place White Sox (interleague record 116-95). Then consider you get swept in the series, potentially hurting your playoff aspirations. Now consider the flip side, the Cardinals-you’re the interdivisional rivals, who are sitting in second place and they just so happen to play the KC Royals (interleague record 99-112), the worst team in their division, does that really seem fair? While two teams are punching it out for tops in their division, one team gets to play a team 20 games over .500 while the other gets to play one 13 games under? To quote White Sox Manager Ozzie Gullien “Psssst, Please.” No that’s not fair, and fair is a staple in baseball. Now I’m not going to cry about my Cubs getting swept, it was fair play considering we did the same to them last week, but since my team hasn’t sniffed World Series glory in 100 yrs, I’m not a big fan of playing another great team just so the MLB can sell more tickets. That coupled with the fact that the Royals haven’t been good since the mid to late 80’s and they’re the Cardinals whipping post has me calling for the end of this madness. Consider me old fashion but I’ve always been for abolishing the DH, and now interleague play.
Keeping with the theme “Interleague Play-Good or Bad for baseball”
Good
Bad
I vote bad, very very bad! What’s your thought, hit me back…
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A Ray of Hope
Posted June 27, 2008 at 1:47 pm by Dave
You’ve got to love when a small market baseball team finally proves they can play with the big boys. Once again the Twins and the A’s are doing what they do somehow, but the biggest surprise has to be Tampa Bay Rays. Perennially penciled in as the last place team in the tough AL East, the Rays are proving they have the sting to make it into the playoffs. I know most of you are thinking I’m probably hitting the sauce with this blog and that we haven’t hit the All-Star break yet, but when you have a pitching staff like the Rays; anything is possible.
Anchored by Kazmir and Howell, both with an ERA under 3, the Rays are in second place and playing winning baseball. That coupled with defense and the Rays could make short work of any team in the playoffs. I’m not giving them crown yet, that’s reserved for my Cubs who were swept by them last week, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they found their way to the ALCS.
Good work Rays, it’s been a long time coming.
Keeping with the theme “Which team has been the biggest surprise in the MLB”
Twin
A’s
Rays
Marlins
White Sox
Cubs
I’m picking the Rays, You? Comment back with your pick.
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Shaq, You’re Not Good
Posted June 25, 2008 at 11:42 am by Dave
Like probably everyone else in America, I’m really tired of those celebs who’ve lost touch with reality. I’m tired of Don Imus, I’m tired of Pac-man Jones, I’m tired of athletes and DUIs, and I’m really tired of the “Big Aristotle” aka Shaq acting like his shoe size. If you don’t know what I mean here we go on Shaq…
When you talk about the greatest NBA centers of all time, Shaq has to be in the top 5. He was the quintessential dominate big man, whose size and power assisted in winning titles. However, even though he was probably the most dominate player of his era, he still needed the help and Kobe Bryant assisted on 3 of Shaq’s 4 rings. So why then some 5 yrs removed from playing together has Shaq felt the need to continue belittling the man who helped make him become a legend? Still don’t know what I’m talking about? A few nights ago at an NYC club, Shaq felt the need to throw salt in the wound of Kobe by throwing the best player in the league once again under the bus with a crappy freestyle. The rap didn’t flow, wasn’t clever, and it made him and his entourage look like complete idiots, and since Kobe won’t fire back I think I will.
Shaq, correct me if I’m wrong but weren’t you supposed to be the savior of the Suns, the man that got them over the edge? Weren’t you the one who missed his free throws as your team was getting knocked out of the playoffs? Weren’t you the guy who struggled to get your double-double every night, and finally, weren’t you the one that everyone pointed their finger at for not being motivated or working hard enough for that next title? If I was you, I’d worry less about the league’s MVP and worry more about your retirement plan. Your jealousy was apparent so sit down big man and pay Jay-Z to do your rhymes.
If you haven’t seen the c”rap” you can check it out on http://www.tmz.com/category/shaq-attack.
Keeping with the theme… What are you sick of?
Don Imus
Pac-Man Jones
DUI and Athletes
Shaq
Prepubescent Reality Shows
Tough but Shaqzilla is wearing thin…write ins are welcome so let me know!
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Jim Edmonds…Lightning in a bottle?
Posted June 23, 2008 at 2:51 pm by Dave
Lightning in a bottle, the term that Cubs’ fans where hoping would describe Jim Edmonds, and up to this point he’s been that and more.
While hitting just over the Mendoza line in San Diego the Cubs needed a centerfielder after Alfonzo Soriano went down, and Jimmy Baseball was available. At first I didn’t think Jim had much left in the tank, I’ve seen him struggle in the Lou for the last couple of years, but after his 2 homer effort against the rival White Sox, I’m becoming a believer. As a Cub, Jim has defied father time and is hitting over 300…gravy considering we picked him up for his fielding. Now don’t get me wrong I’m not writing him in as an All-Star and it still seems bizarre that this “Cardinal” dawns Cubbie Blue, but ever since the pick up the Cubs and Jim have been playing lights out. He might not have much left in the tank but so far it’s been the pick up of the year. Good work Jim, and congrats on the resurgence.
To Celebrate Summer “Hottest Swimsuit”
Purple
http://www.bullz-eye.com/models/200502Michelle/image.asp?theFile=28
Dots
http://www.bullz-eye.com/Models/200704Tiffany/image.asp?theFile=03
White
http://www.bullz-eye.com/Models/200804Erica/image.asp?theFile=01
Gun metal
http://www.bullz-eye.com/Models/200704Jessica/image.asp?theFile=04
Going with Dots, WOW! You?
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Tough as a Tiger
Posted June 20, 2008 at 1:18 pm by Dave
Tiger has always made the improbable seem easy. As soon as you start doubting him, he’d sinks a 40 ft putt, or he’d put it 2 ft from the hole from a bunker a mile away. It’s his mental toughness that people have attributed to these shots, and his performance at Torrey Pines Tiger once again has us all feeling like mental midgets.
During the Open, there was that commercial narrated by his late father talking about this his mental toughness…”No one will be mentally tougher than you Tiger”. Bizarre foreshadowing considering the events that followed. You knew Tiger was in pain, you could see it on his face after every drive…a grimace, a pause, and then a slow walk of determination. What we couldn’t see was that Tiger was playing with a torn ACL, cartilage damage, and stress fracture…What, I don’t believe it?
Tiger performance last week has puts him in the stratosphere where only a few have gone. By exhibiting mental tough and competitive spirit, his performance has him compared to likes of Ronnie Lott, Jack Youngblood, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Jordan as the select few that can share in this rare air.
In closing, Tiger who have a bad ass name but I think he just reached Bad Bad LeRoy Brown status. Your performance at Torrey Pines has put you at the top of list when it comes to being the ultimate bad ass. Thanks for being so awesome!
Keeping with the Theme “Top Performances Of Toughness”
Tiger playing with a bad wheel
Ronnie Lott cutting off his finger
Jack Youngblood playing on a broken leg
Emmitt playing with a separated shoulder
Jordan playing with a fever
My pick is Tiger, he won the tournament for crying out loud. What’s yours?
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The Boston “3″ Party
Posted June 18, 2008 at 10:37 am by Dave
From the Outhouse to the Penthouse, that’s the story of the 2008 Boston Celtics.
Owning the worst record in the NBA last year, newly hired GM Danny Ainge was on the hot seat, but he knew the formula for an NBA championship…3 All-Stars, and you must play defense, enter KG, Ray Allen and defense.
Ever since the Jordan era, I’ve been aware of this “formula”. Granted MJ is and will always be the sickest player ever, but without Scottie Pippen or Dennis Rodman/Horace Grant, I don’t think Chi-town wins 6 championships. Like the Celtics of 2008, the Bulls also played smash mouth defense, the true key in their championship runs. As much as I wanted to see Kobe pull out some magic, Boston’s team defense wouldn’t allow it, in fact last night ESPN reported that Tracy McGrady and Dwyane Wade said Boston’s defense was the best defense they’ve ever played against, quite an endorsement from two of the best scorers in the NBA. Even though the Black Mamba aka Kobe can strike anytime, Boston’s constant pressure wasn’t going to allow 24 to get his; this resulted in the largest lop-sided victory in NBA history.
Congrats Boston on solidifying the old adage that “Defense Wins Championships”, the hustle award goes to you.
Keeping with the Theme “Best Trio in NBA history”
Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen
Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman
Magic, Kareem, Worthy
Isaiah, Dumars, Lambeer
Russell, Havlicek, Cousy
My pick is MJ, he’s the man and he’s a Hanes guy
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Pining To Win At The Major
Posted June 16, 2008 at 4:30 pm by Dave
What do you get when you take a golfer 5 yrs short of the senior tour, an apex predator and a Major-”Easy Prey”??? Well if you watched the 108th US Open you’d know that Rocco Mediate performed like his namesake Rocky and never backed down from adversity. So did the “middle-aged, non-major winning striker find his edge to take down the best?” It would take a 19 hole playoff to decide.
With story lines like Tiger’s grimaces due to his newly repaired knee, to Rocco never winning a major, to Tiger never losing a major after 54 holes, to Rocco vying to become the oldest player ever to win a major, a Dickens’s novel would have been more apropos than a blog to describe this event. Nonetheless, I’ve never been more excited to try.
On the 19th playoff hole, Rocco drove the left side bunker; a serious mistake considering Tiger put it in the fairway. Rocco’s next shot hit the grandstand offering him a free drop, while Tiger hit the green some 30 feet below the hole. So here we had it with both sitting 3, Tiger on the green and Rocco in the rough. Tiger could end it with one straight putt to the jugular, a putt that he could make probably 9 out of 10 times. Lucky for Rocco, that 1 missed happened, and Tiger left it short by 1″ below the hole. Though the advantage was still with Tiger, Rocco had a chance, especially since flop shot landed 20 ft right of the hole. Rocco needed this putt to stay alive and to continue the storyline. With the Cardinal Sin of putting ringing in his ear, Rocco knew he couldn’t leave this putt short. He gave it a ride but the ball went past the hole and with that Tiger claimed his 14th Major.
This tournament was amazing! Both golfers performed at the highest level while displaying a mutual respect and admiration. Congrats to both, and I’ll be a Tiger/Rocco fan for a long time to come!
Keeping with the theme; “Which Golfer Has The Best Chance To Take Down The Tiger?”
Phil Mickelson
Adam Scott
Geoff Ogilvy
Stewart Cink
No One Ever
I’d like to think Geoff Ogilvy has a chance due to his putting but it’s probably “No One Ever”
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Cubs Cursed?
Posted June 13, 2008 at 11:11 am by Dave
With the NBA finals all but wrapped up, and the US Open providing little drama, I figured a little MLB talk might be a good subject, specifically the Cubs date with destiny…maybe?
It’s hard not to know that it’s been 100yrs since the Northsiders won a World Series, and with the best record in baseball, I knew fate had to come into play. From Bartman, to oft-injured prodigies of Prior and Wood, this years’ Cubs seemed more resilient, a club ready to reverse the “almighty curse”. Winning with character and professionalism, this year’s squad has Cubs fans expecting baseball in October; enter Alfonso Soriano and a broken hand…ouch!
Now I’m not throwing in a towel, and championship teams are built on overcoming adversity, but this might be a little to much for the Cubs to overcome? The only saving grace is that the Baby Birds lost their slugger for three weeks, and I don’t wish injury on anyone but maybe fate is on our side??? Or maybe it was a sign of compassion from an unknown force. Guess we’ll just have to wait and see…
Keeping with the theme “Worst Cubs Curse Moments”
Bartman going for the foul ball forcing a game 7 against the Marlins
The 69 collapse
Mark Prior and Kerry Wood’s inability to stay healthy
Sammy Sosa’s me attitude
Trading away Lou Brock, Rafael Palmerio, Joe Carter, Greg Matthews
Mine still is and always will be Mark Prior and Kerry Wood’s health (Carlos Zambrano was third in that rotation…sick!)
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The Fix Is On
Posted June 11, 2008 at 12:59 pm by Dave
During a time when the NBA should be basking in their glory of the finals, a bomb was dropped by one of their own, Tim Donaghy, ex ref. If you don’t know Donaghy, he was the ref that used to bet on games, but his allegations regarding the NBA have this cheater pointing the finger at NBA officials and not himself. Yesterday Donaghy in court said that the NBA fixed games to generate more revenue, specifically game 6 of the 2002 NBA playoffs. This X-files moment has people wondering if this could be a conspiracy theory of all sports conspiracy theories.
While baseball deals with the steroid era, and the NFL are now dealing with the death of ex steroid pusher who was going to come clean and give up names of players using the drug, the NBA seemed poised that there was nothing wrong with their sport….NOT! This latest debacle has the potential to do more harm than either of the other two sports PR nightmares, mainly because basketball is least popular of the 3.
If these allegations are true, you’ll be sure the government will get involved, something that I really can’t stand, however unlike the other sports this might be a time to warrant the intervention. I happen to like the NBA and if this conspiracy is true and it goes all the way to the top, aka David Stern the commish, the future of this sport and its integrity will be destroyed. Another dark age for a sport working on so much promise, sorry NBA fan, but once again you might suffer because of greed of others.
Keeping with the theme “Which Sport Conspiracy is the Worst”
Donaghy’s Allegations on NBA game fixing
Pete Rose betting on baseball
MLB steroid era
Patriots and Spygate
I’d have to say the NBA potentially fixing games, what’s your pick? BTW, feel free to add your own.
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Don’t Believe The Hype
Posted June 9, 2008 at 11:36 am by Dave
If you bought the hype on Big Brown or Roger Federer then you’re probably a bit miffed after this weekend’s performances. With history on the line, both came up lame. Unless you had your money on Da’ Tara, the Belmont did what it usually does to racing fans, disappoint. Big Brown, hyped up as the best horse in bad horse field, this was supposed to be a slam dunk for those wanting to see a triple crown. Quickly the fans realized that unless the horse running was Mr. Ed, the horse won’t understand the hype, and it was evident that Big Brown didn’t understand the Kings English. Unlike his name sake, this package never got delivered. Thanks for play’n loser!
Ask tennis enthusiasts who’s the greatest tennis player of all times and many would say Roger Federer. With countless championships and records, there is just one little thing that Roger needed to do to put him on top of that mountain of greatness, and that’s win the French Open. Like years past though, the title had to go through Nadal and Nadal doesn’t lose on clay. So here we had the best all-around player vs one of the best clay players ever, and once again the roan surface didn’t suit Federer’s game. The final wasn’t even a final, it was target practice, the worst loss ever by Federer in a championship. This lop-sided affair prompted Nadal to apologize to Roger after the match for the arse whoop’n he just laid down. Another hyped up final that didn’t live up to its billing.
Keeping with the theme, “Best Looking tennis players or best horses ever” I’ll let you decide…
Daniela Hantuchova-Tennis
http://www.vtennis.co.uk/Daniela-Hantuchova-Picture-1-5.htm
Secretariat-Horse
http://richmondthenandnow.com/Images/Famous-People/Secretariat.jpg
Maria Kirilenko-Tennis
http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/01/16/kirilenko_gallery__288×400,0.jpg
City Girl-Horse
http://www.exposay.com/celebrity-photos/sarah-jessica-parker-deck-the-halls-los-angeles-premiere-qDuQfP.jpg
I like Maria, what about you? He He
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And the Oscar goes to….Sorry not you Mr. Pierce
Posted June 6, 2008 at 11:55 am by Dave
Truth or Fiction? That’s the question I had regarding game one of the NBA final, specifically Paul Pierce’s injury. If you didn’t see it, Paul Pierce the “Grand Poobah of the Big Three”, in the 3rd quarter fell to the ground holding his knee. Reeling in pain for what seemed like 72 hrs, it looked like he had just taken a throwing star to the knee cap, the crowd was silent. Next thing you know, three guys were carrying him off in a wheelchair type move…his finals were done. Eeeer, wait a minute, who’s that? It’s Paul Pierce bounding down the gangway to thunderous cheers….
Paul did hurt his knee, strained meniscus, but the real truth was Paul Pierce pulled a Jim Carry-ish piece of over-acting out of his wahzoo all while performing on the biggest stage of his life. He wanted to get noticed, to be in the realm with Michael Jordan’s epic performance while battling the flu, or Willis Reed’s return after doctors said he was done. Both legendary performances but his Hamlet at the Garden forces me to give this cat a bad review. Here’s why: I don’t root for thespians that play basketball; I watch the sport to see something like the Jordan or Reed performances, guys that defied the odds, who showed that their competitive spirit could change the scope of mind over matter. That’s what makes legends Paul, not being a cry baby and coming back seemingly unharmed. So with that, let me say sorry to Curly and Moe (Ray Allen or Kevin Garnett), that bit of Tom Foolery, has me cheering for West.
Keeping with the theme “Hottest Actors-the female kind”
Megan Fox
http://www.maxitmag.com/images/stories/eric/CelebrityWatch/megan_fox_gq_02.jpg
Scarlett Johansson
http://www.wallpapergate.com/data/media/858/ScarlettJohansson_001.jpg
Hayden Panettiere
http://thebestthings.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/hayden-panettiere-1152×864-27800.jpg
Elisha Cuthbert
http://pibones.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/elisha_cuthbert.jpg
Rosie Odonnell
http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/famecrawler/2007/11/01-07/rosie-odonnell-tv-show-msnbc-larry-king.jpg
Megan is so hot she melts the sun (I’m a dork). Let me know what you think
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Billy Beane - Witch Doctor
Posted June 4, 2008 at 10:51 am by Dave
Billy Beane believes he invented baseball, not really but the GM for the Oakland Athletics acts like he did and every move oozes confidence. So why the Napoleon Complex? Maybe because he manages a small market franchise, trades away top talent, and continually contends in one of the best divisions in baseball.
Since 2000, the Oakland Athletics have made 5 post season appearances, all with a payroll that’s 1/3 less than the Yankees, impressive! However it’s his ability to critique players that gives him this Nostradamus-like flair. Case in point - the departure of last year’s biggest free agent Barry Zito. Known as one of the best lefties in the game, Zito left the city by the bay to well, go to the city by the bay, the San Francisco Giants. The move over the Bay Bridge came with a $126 million price tag, but since the move Barry looks more like Ricky Henderson because he’s stealing than the $15 million dollar man.
Last night, Barry showed why you don’t mess/trade with the Oracle aka Billy. He lost his ninth game and looked more like Ankiel than a previous Cy Young award winner. 1 win and 9 losses, how is this possible? No one saw this, well no one except Billy. It’s not just Zito that Billy has unceremoniously let go, another guy who looked like diamonds but has fallen off into the 4th dimension is Mark Mulder, and the Cardinals are still waiting for him to find his wormhole back. The short of it is that Billy Beane is some sort of a witch or shaman and shouldn’t be messed with. I don’t know much about witches but if I was a GM for a team, I wouldn’t do business with witches, they might just shrink your head, or make your team really really bad.
Keeping with the Theme-Best Baseball GMs
Billy Beane-A’s
Theo Epstein-Red Sox
Brain Cashman-Yanks
Terry Ryan-Twins
Omar Minaya-Mets
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ESPN’s Love Affair With The Red Sox
Posted May 30, 2008 at 5:51 pm by Dave
A couple of nights ago there was a great pitchers duel between two of best in the National League, Big Z of the Cubs vs Lowe of the Dodgers. The Dodgers had a 1-0 lead going into the 9th when the Cubs started to show some life. That’s when I got a text from my bro James, a fellow Cubs fan, texting about how he hated ESPN??? At the time I didn’t understand why he was sending this (watched the game on WGN), but I later realized the Cubs/Dodgers game was also on ESPN….
Like Jon Lester’s no hit bid last week, ESPN decided they HAD TO cut from a great game so they could show every Man-Ram at bat as he chases 500 dongs. What, Really? Now Lester’s performance I can understand a little bit, no-hitters are cool, but Man-Ram hitting 500?-this is getting annoying.
ESPN please stop catering to your own bias and stop with the mentality that what’s e good for ESPN should be good for all sports fans. Not everyone is a Red Sox or Yankees fan; in fact I’d bet more people despise these two teams than root for them. If Wainwright, or a pitcher for Royals was pitching a no hitter, would you cut from a Red Sox/Yankees game to show his every pitch? NO!!! We had two of the best pitchers in the NL going at it and you cut to Manny’s…to quote Ozzie Guillen “Pssst, Please”. Even worse than this is that “The Kid” Ken Griffey Jr. is going for number 600 and we haven’t heard a peep. It’s time for you to remember what made you, satisfying the needs of the sports fan, not just the Red Sox or Yankee fan. Oh and the game you cut from, Cubs came back to tie it up in the 9th and squeaked it out in the 10 with a Soriano hit. Thank you WGN for showing the game.
Keeping with the theme
Most disliked sports franchise
Yankees
Red Sox
Cubs
Patriots
Cowboys
Feel free to add your own “write in”…I’m out!
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Best Sports Town in America Is…
Posted May 28, 2008 at 4:54 pm by Dave
Living in Chi-town, the STL, and touring for Dave’s Detours, I know great sports towns! I’ve always enjoyed hitting the local pub in the port town where I’m staying and watching the fans cheer and/or cry over their beloved team…aka Cincy and the Bungles. So with all this crying, what town offers up the most cheer vs jeer? The clear winner year in and year out has to be Detroit!
Known as hockey town, and sometimes the murder capital of the United States, Detroit’s winning ways (by most of the franchises) keep this blue collar town on the map. Now I’m not much of a hockey fan, but I’m aware that Detroit is hockey heaven so I’d much rather polish off a liter of Labatt’s than blog about them. What makes a town and Detroit such a great sports town is the whole landscape of sport success. While other towns often reflect on past glories, Detroit pulls a Madonna and reinvents itself every year. Bad Boys, gave way to the old but new Pistons who have made it to the conference finals in five straight years. Ty Cobb and Alan Trammel, moved over for Pudge and Sheffeild, just 2 yrs removed from the World Series, and the Lions aaaaahh, forget the Lions. That still makes 3 out of 4 and pretty impressive all the same. So congrats Detroit on once again being crowned the winner for the best sports town in America. Now all you have to do is lower homicides and it’s home sweet home.
Keeping with the theme
2nd Best Sports Town
STL
NYC
Chicago
Dallas
Boston
Let me hear ya!
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Happy Memorial Day
Posted May 26, 2008 at 12:16 pm by Dave
Like most of America, I will celebrating Memorial Day today in typical fashion. I’m hitting a BBQ, drinkng a few beers and enjoying the day. But while I’m enjoying this holiday, I will be also remembering those who sacrificed their lives to make this happen. Memorial Day is not just a day of rememberence but a day to recognize those soldiers who gave their lives to save others. It’s the ultimate gift, and the bases of our freedom.
To all who have served and fought for our freedom, Thank You, and to all those currently fighting for our freedom my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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The NBA Can Be Fun
Posted May 23, 2008 at 12:18 pm by Dave
We’ve all heard the term “Fish where the fish are”, right? When it comes to writing blogs about the NBA playoffs I’m not sure I’m fishing in the right spot. It’s not that I don’t like the NBA, but many of you out there don’t give a squat. That being said, the NBA playoffs have provided a lot of drama that the casual sports fan could support.
For instance, game 1 between the San Antonio Spurs and LA Lakers was nuts. You have the greatest player in the game scoring 2 pts in the first half, the Spurs had to sleep on their airplane, and to put the cherry on top the Lakers erased a 20 pt deficit to finally win the game (the 2nd most in NBA playoff history). The game was off the chain and like the saying goes, “you can’t keep a good man down.” I’m guessing that was penned for Super Kobe, who took over the game and secured the win. Looking forward to tonight’s contest.
Moving on to the Eastern conference finals, you have the Boston “I can’t win on the road” Celtics and the Detroit Pistons. Game 1 went to the home team, but you could tell afterwards that the Celtics awoke a sleeping giant. Game 2 was a hard fought game but in the end the Pistons took it to the Celtics reversing home court advantage…not a good sign for the Green Team considering they haven’t won on the road in playoffs. I personally don’t see Boston rebounding from this so I’m making my prediction now. Lakers vs D-town in the finals, but never underestimate the Spurs.
Keeping with the theme
Which team has the hottest cheerleaders?
Boston Celtics
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/images/04/04/celtics_clicks.jpg
Detroit Pistons
http://www.joeiverson.com/cheerL/CheerLeaders_pistons.htm
LA Lakers
http://www.nba.com/lakers/lakergirls/index.html
SA Spurs
http://www.nba.com/media/spurs/silver_dancers.html
This was easy, Spurs all the way especially Sophia…Wow! Great site, interactive, and fun!
What’s your choice?
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CP, Mr. Bazzerker, and Lester defies the odds
Posted May 21, 2008 at 1:01 pm by Dave
Another great week in sports! We had the NBA playoffs, the Cub’s Soriano went into bazzerker mode, and a lefty defies all the odds.
If you’ve read my previous blogs you know that I’m a huge fan of Chris Paul from the New Orleans Hornets. His skill and gamesmanship garnered MVP consideration this year, and his performances in the playoffs had the Hornets favored against the dynastytastic Spurs. Like groundhogs day though, the grit and veteran leadership of the Spurs found a way to win and sent Mr. Paul packing. Not to worry though, this loss will be his motivation so watch out next year. SCARY!
May 2, I attended the Cards/Cubs game and being a Cubs fan I heard my share of ribbing. At that time, Alfonso Soriano was hitting a meek .159, definitely not worth the 16 million per year the Cubs paid him. Cards fans being the astute baseball junkies they are, made sure that when Soriano came up to bat that I along with the rest of the Cubs fans knew how much the Cubs paid this cat to bat .159. That taunting continued until 9th inning when Mr. 16 mill per year connected on a pitch and tied the game with one swiff swing of the bat. The Cubs lost that game but ever since that hit Soriano has been on a tear, batting over .500 with 7 dongs in 7 games. During that stretch, 16 million looked like a bargain. Thanks Cards fan for bringing my boy out of his slump.
Jon Lester did something on Monday that Mets or the Padres have never done…pitch a no hitter. That’s right, neither of those two clubs have ever had a no hitter-Crazy considering the talent they’ve had. What’s more, Jon is a lefty and no lefty has pitched a no no in Fenway for something like a 1000 yrs, but what’s most impressive is that Jon battled Lymphoma Cancer. Not knowing if he’d ever pitch again, he has made a full recovery and did it in historical fashion. This story is straight out of Disney fantasy, unbelievable, unremarkable, but unlike Snow White this one is TRUE!!! Congrats Jon!
Keeping with the Theme
Hottest Baseball Wives
http://mopupduty.com/index.php/baseballs-hottest-wives/
Yeah someone else had this idea, thanks Mopupduty.com
My Pick is Jaime Kotsay, can’t really see her face but who cares…Who’s yours?
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Big Brown Is Joe Montana
Posted May 19, 2008 at 2:26 pm by Dave
I don’t know squat about horse racing. I’ve been to the derby for the party, a spectacle that everyone must attend at least once in their life and you must kick it in the infield not the snobby stands. I’ve done a little OTB action, and I’ve seen the movie Sea Biscuit…just call me EZ money. So when it comes to writing a blog about the sport, the only fact that I do know is that there are 3 legs of the Triple Crown, and it’s hard as he** to capture it (once in 30 yrs).
Like others before him (War Emblem, and Smarty Jones) my interest in the sport crescendos once a horse has won both the Derby and the Preakness, and with Saturday’s demolition of the field by Big Brown, I’m looking forward to the Belmont.
Because of how this horse has performed, horse racing junkies have started to draw comparisons to a past stud, the ultimate thoroughbred of all times, Secretariat (not War Emblem or Smarty). This interested me because I’ve watched shows and heard the praises of the uber horse Secretariat, so why is Big Brown the second coming? Looking at the two horses it’s easy to see the comparisons based on stature, both are/were freakishly huge. But according to experts, what makes these two so similar isn’t their brawn but more importantly their personalities. Drawing comparisons to Mike Tyson, Secretariat was said to actively show his willingness to want to destroy the other horses. The stud had been described as a pissed off mofo wanting to kick the other horses in the withers. These traits translated into victories and it was said the Secretariat couldn’t wait to run, awesome. Big Brown possesses some of the similar personality traits but unlike the Hall of Fame Steed, Double B is known for being a lot more inquisitive and gregarious, a unique type of athlete that fans describe as being confident but not cocky…your Joe Montana type. Again, the horse’s personality is the intriguing part of this chance.
With the anticipation of history being made, and the personality profiling being done, my interest in the sport is peaking. I probably won’t make a bet because $500 nets you a hundo, but it is sort of interesting to think that after the Belmont Stakes, and because of its personality, Big Brown might be the next on camera personality for Dave’s Detours.
Keeping with the theme, Hottest Jockey EVER!
http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/19311.jpg
Hit me back if you have other hot jockey picts….
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Golf, Guns, and Goats
Posted May 14, 2008 at 7:32 pm by Dave
The greatest ever retires, a smoking gun is finally extinguished, and the Cubs plus Wrigley are up for sale.
Annika Sorenstam for the last…well ever, has been the Tigress of golf. Known as the most dominate golfer on the LPGA, Annika decided that enough was enough and will be hanging up her cleats seasons end. She joins a select few that decided to go out on top of their respective sports, those being: Barry Sanders (my favorite of all times), Jim Brown, and Brett Favre(?). Annika you’ve done your part for the LPGA (not that anyone really cares), but congrats on doing what you did, and doing it the right way.
Matt Walsh, grown out of virtual obscurity to become the face of media fame…sort of like yours truly (stay grounded stay grounded). Oh you don’t know who Matt Walsh is? Let me help, he’s the tape guy for spygate??? Still don’t know, Oh forget it then, I’m just glad it’s semi-resolved. Next…
Do you know what has been wrong with the Cubs for the last couple of decades? It’s owned by a bottom-line revenue losing company, the Chicago Tribune. That’s what’s wrong with the Cubs! However today brought good news as the Cubs plus Wrigley Field will be on the shopping block as the Tribune Company has decided they want to sell. Yeah, their dancing in the streets of Chicago! This, along with every other Cubs fan, is music to our ears. Corporation shouldn’t own a sports franchise, megalomaniacs should own franchises. Owners need to passionate about their team, and extension of their own self absorbed greatness, not a corporation that always looks at how they can save money. You don’t believe me, well I’ve got an example: why did it take 100 yrs for Wrigley to get lights, it was nostalgia…NO! It was because the Tribune Company was cheap. Oh happy day now I can start thinking about world championships…Mark Cuban I know you want some of that.
Since golf was part of the blog “Who’s the 2nd Hottest Golfer…Natalie Gulbis is an EZ #1″
Sophie Sandolo
http://sports.rightpundits.com/?pp_album=main&pp_cat=sophie-sandolo&pp_image=sophie_sandolo1.jpg <http://sports.rightpundits.com/?pp_album=main&pp_cat=sophie-sandolo&pp_image=sophie_sandolo1.jpg>
Anna Rawson
http://www.golf.com/golf/gallery/article/0,28242,1632290-3,00.html
Grace Park
http://www.golf.com/golf/gallery/article/0,28242,1632290-8,00.html
I’m strangely attracted to Grace Hummm, but Anna’s my girl
Tell me what you think or you’ll never get a birdie for the rest of your life….
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Bonnie Has “IT”
Posted May 12, 2008 at 9:37 am by Dave
Not to go Title IX on you, but this story blew me away. In the world of sports you have athletes and then you have those freak athletes with the “it” quality…Bonnie Richardson has the “IT” quality.
You’re probably saying who the heck Bonnie Richardson? Well Bonnie just won the state title in track, not just for herself, but single handedly won the title for her SCHOOL. That’s right her school just won the state title and she was the only one that competed at the meet…Nuts right?
Because the meet was over a two day period Bonnie was able to participate in multiple events. She began her rise to the top in the field events winning the high jump, placing second in the long jump, and finishing third in the discus. The next day, she won the 200 meters and placed 2nd in the 100 giving her a grand total of 42 team points, 6 more than the 2nd place team.
After the meet, Bonnie was happy with her efforts as she held the team trophy, ALONE.
Good work Bonnie, and congrats on all the success
Keeping with the theme “Hottest Track Athletes”
Mary Sauer- Pole Vault
http://www.sports-wired.com/women/showPhoto.asp?ID=1278
Tatiana Grigorieva- Pole Vault
http://www.jamd.com/search?text=Tatiana%20Grigorieva&assettype=g&assetid=73492313&partner=www.hollywoodupclose.com <http://www.jamd.com/search?text=Tatiana%20Grigorieva&assettype=g&assetid=73492313&partner=www.hollywoodupclose.com>
Jenny Adams-100 meter hurdles
http://www.sports-wired.com/women/showPhoto.asp?ID=522
Allison Stokke-Pole Vault
http://broadbandsports.com/files/images/154GM8W1004.jpg
They are all winners but Allison is why I would go to the meet-WOW!!!
Hit me back with your fav
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Growing Pains for King James
Posted May 9, 2008 at 6:11 pm by Dave
Who’s the best player in the NBA? That was the debate earlier in this NBA season, and at the time there were only two choices - newly crowned MVP Kobe Bryant and LeBron King James. Retraction time!!! Because of LeBron’s lack luster performances (8-42 from the field) in the playoffs, I think he’s been benched, in fact he’s not even in the top 5.
This year Kobe has made all the right moves. He is unequivocally, and has been for the last 7 yrs, the best player in NBA. Unlike previous years where it was the Kobe show, Kobe has leaned on his teammates this year elevating their games. Great players make the other players around them better; LeBron still struggles with that! Sure LeBron was the scoring champ, but if you really want to compare the all around game there is no comparison. Kobe has been a better shooter, has a better free throw percentage (key during the playoffs), a better defender, and makes 3s when needed. Not to go man crush on this guy but he’s the closest thing to MJ I think we’ll see until LeBron hits his 27th B-Day. Sorry LeBron but that was a slam dunk.
If Kobe is #1 then Chris Paul is clearly “1-B” (I think he could probably run the 40 while dribbling in 4.6secs). With his super speed and court awareness, Chris Paul inflicts so much pain on the opposition that even Hannibal Lector would blush. The kid is straight up sick! OK, enough about Paul, I wrote about last week. Let’s round out the rest of the Top 5. The other 3 would go (in no specific order): Tim “EZ Like Sunday Morning” Duncan, Kevin Garnett, and Chauncey Billups. I can’t forget the Man Child who also gets an Honorable Mention, Mr . Dwight Howard.
LeBron, don’t get discouraged, even superman himself (my main man Michael Jordan) had growing pains especially against the Bad Boys of Detroit. It was only after MJ learned that he didn’t need to do it all that he became the best ever. It might be too late to adopt that philosophy this year, but take that page from MJ’s history book and use it next year…it will serve you well.
Keeping with the Theme….Who’s Hotter
Vanessa Bryant
http://celebritybabies.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/kobe_vanessa381.jpg
Savannah Brinson – LeBron’s Squeeze
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/images/06/04/lebron_clicks.jpg
Amy Duncan
http://www.hoopsvibe.com/IMG/jpg/4/Tim_and_Amy_Duncan.jpg
Brandi Garnett
http://www.babygeartoday.com/wp-content/2008/03/garnett_kevin_400.jpg
Wife Billups
Dwight Howard’s Baby Momma – Royce Reed
Mine is by far Vanessa Bryant. Nice combo of Jessica Alba and Kim Kardasian…Wow.
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Teach Tiffany Shepherd-Bounced for Bouys
Posted May 7, 2008 at 5:29 pm by Dave
This story is a classic. When it comes to my blogs, I usually try to stick to sports or entertainment, but I couldn’t resist this story. If you hadn’t heard, Port St. Lucie High School fired bombshell teacher Tiffany Shephard, and most articles (or lack there of-Pun) site that the firing was because of bikini photos keep calling me for a blog.
Now a swimming suit isn’t much different than an under garment, and only America requires you wear one on the beach. So why then did a very attractive teacher get fired after pictures of her in her bikini surfaced on the Internet?
According to the Port St. Lucie school district, Tiffany wasn’t fired for her pictures, but because of concerns related to job performance, and because she moonlighted on a charter fishing boat…Awesome! Now granted she was absent over thirty times last year and written up twice, but why fire her after these pictures? If you have a problem with the way she did her job wouldn’t you fire her then and not wait when the whole world gets a look at this hottie?
Tiffany, I and I think most of America is on your side. The fact that you’re hot and you like to fish might have something to do with it for me, but I think most level headed people realize that this was a sabotage. I mean really what’s the world coming to if someone gets fired for a bikini picture, is underwear next? I for one will not stand for that.
PS-According to the “Worldnetdaily.com”, most people sided with Tiffany.
Forget who’s hotter portion, just check out the bikini pict.
http://www.zimbio.com/Tiffany+Shepherd/articles/5/Tiffany+Shepherd+Bikini
Please comment back on this, I need to hear what you think
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Do You Cinco?
Posted May 5, 2008 at 12:52 pm by Dave
Because Cinco De Mayo is associated with bucket specials of cervezas, and nacho appetizers, many Gringos think today is the celebration of Mexico’s Independence, that’s not correct. Cinco de Mayo is a a holiday celebrating the Mexican spirit, the human spirit, the Mexican heritage, and pride.
Led by Gerenal Zaragoza, Mexican forces were out manned and had inferior armourments vs their French adversaries. Though the outcome looked gloom, these brave soldiers withstood the French forces, and celebrated a victory at the Battle of Puebla.
Desea vivo el alma humana – long live the human soul
Hot Latinas-Who’s Hotter
Eva Longoria
http://pibones.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/eva2.jpg
Vida Guerra
http://www.xcomment.com/g1/img/VidaGuerra6082807052450.gif
Salma Hayek
http://www.celebnewswire.com/salma%20hayek%20has%20huge%20boobs.jpg
My pick is Vida, what’s yours?
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Cubs vs Cards-Happy Birthday To Me
Posted May 2, 2008 at 3:15 pm by Dave
May 1, 1997, started like any normal day. Got up, went to work, when out of the blue my girlfriend shows up to see if I wanted to go to the Cubs game. “Ah Sarah, I’m sort of working here, and thanks for putting that torturous thought in my head especially on my birthday”. Little did I know, my chica set the whole thing up with the manager prior to me coming into work that day. He smiled, knowing that the plan had worked to a “T” and simply said have a good birthday! Hell Yeah, sooo awesome!!! I rushed home, put my Cubs hat on and we were off to the bleachers.
Fast forward to my 30th - I’m in a crabby mood and I’m having lunch with my girl (different one). She’s asking me what I want to do for my birthday, yadda yadda yadda, and I was like you know I’m fine with just going out to dinner. She’s like fine, so we are on our way back when bam, 30 or so of my closest friends and family came into town to go to the Cubs/Card game and to celebrate the big 30. Wow, once again just blown away.
Tonight the tradition continues. Once again, I will be attending the best sports rivalry in the world, Cubs vs Cards. Looking forward to dogs, beer, pretzels and the thoughts of how wonderful it is to be another year older.
Keeping with the theme “Who’s Hotter”
Cub Fan
http://bp0.blogger.com/_IASrW045ZWE/R9FHyMJB_rI/AAAAAAAADHg/pBXs0otkl2Y/s1600-h/Picture+5.png
Card Fan
http://theburiedlead.com/wp-content/images/milano2.jpg
Let me hear ya….
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To much to ask to get sharks with freak’n blazers attached to their heads, Come on people..
Posted April 29, 2008 at 1:19 pm by Dave
How many bodybuilders does it take to screw in a lightbulb??? The answers 4, 1 to screw it in and the other 3 to say “you can do it, twist it up, come on push it push it”. Ok, so maybe the joke was lost in translation, but I needed a transition into the blog about ex-jock Brandon Molale aka “Blazer” from “Dogball”.
Brandon, like many of the celebrities wanted to participate in a challenge. That always cracks me, when they come challenge me. So I said sure what the heck, and it was on, this time though the stakes were little higher…Girls this one is for you.
Brandon thanks for the challenge, I greatly appreciated it. Next time I want to challenge you to see how many female’s numbers we can get in 5 mins…You’re going down, Blazer!
Keeping with the theme “Hottest female actor playing opposite of Brandon Molale”
Christine Taylor-Stiller (Dogball)
http://img5.allocine.fr/acmedia/medias/nmedia/00/02/33/45/zoolander3.jpg
Gabrielle Union (Starship Dave)
http://images.smarter.com/blogs/gabrielleunion.jpg
Jennifer Connelly (The Hulk)
http://www.comicbookhotties.com/actresses/jennifer-connelly-pictures.asp?i=7&l=true
Kerri Kenney-Silver (Reno 911-Miami)
http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/gallery/1169413/photo_18.jpg
My pick is Kerri Kenney-Silver! Hit me back with yours…
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McFadden Is The Next Adrian Peterson…NO!
Posted April 25, 2008 at 12:58 pm by Dave
Do you know who Darren McFadden is? You should because he’s being touted as this years Adrian Peterson….Hold On.
Saturday is the NFL draft, an event that offers hope and the word “Bust”. In years past no other team has provided a stronger more vocal contingency like the NY Jets. With their ruckus fans cheering or jeering with every pick, the Jets have found themselves in hot water more times than not. However, this year, based on the mock drafts, Jets and their fans are expected to have the opportunity to pick a player that fits their logo…”The Jet” Mr. Darren McFadden.
With an impressive performance against the LSU Tigers in the SEC title game, Darren did pretty much all he could to help the Razorbacks compete/win. Standing 6′1″, 211lbs and running a 4.3 in the 40, Mr. Jet is considered to be the most talented player in this years draft, and is even drawing comparisons to NFL Rook of the Year, Adrian Peterson (6′1″ 217lbs)…well they’re wrong. If anyone watched Adrian last year you noticed both speed and power. Darren from all indications only possesses the speed, a quality that doesn’t always translate to success in the NFL, enter Reggie Bush. Not only should Darren not be compared to Adrian, Darren might not be the best Razorback Running Back in the draft…Felix Jones.
So for all those who think this kid is going to produce like Adrian, please stop. He will be a great change of pace back and like I eluded to earlier, should battle Reggie Bush as the best college player where the hype doesn’t meet the turf. Go ahead Jets fans it’s time for you to cheer, and go crazy, just like when Keyshawn was picked by your faithful…Can you say “Over Rated”!
Keeping with the theme…
Will Darren McFadden get to the 1000 yrd mark this season?
Hit me back with your comments
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The Happenings Of Sports
Posted April 23, 2008 at 10:40 am by Dave
Known as the “dead period” in sports –the baseball season is still in it’s infancy, and most American really don’t find the NHL or NBA playoffs that exciting, there have been a lot of interesting happenings going on with our modern day gladiators.
For instance today, Shaun Alexander of the Seahawks was cut. Yessss! If you’ve read some of my past blogs regarding SA, you are aware of my feelings about this guy. Ever since his MVP season where he set the NFL touchdown record, SA has played at half speed. Call it age, or a lack of drive due to a big contract, everyone knew that the cut was coming, THANK YOU!
Danica Patrick, made history this week by becoming the first women to ever win in open wheel racing. Can we all say “about time”? Known as the Anna Kournikova of racing, Danica with her stunning looks has talked and acted like a precocious teen but with no hardware to show for it. We will probably get more of the same, excuses and more pouting when she doesn’t win, but her recent victory was still a big deal. Good work Danica, now win race 2.
Chris Paul is a baller, fo show! His performance yesterday (32pts and 17 dimes) vs the Dallas Mavericks initiated him to list of players that have gone for 20 pts and 10 assist in back to back playoff games (the others were MJ, The Big O, Magic, Steve Nash, Jerry West, John Havlicek, Larry Bird). This cat is growing up before our eyes and he’s doing on the biggest stage, the NBA playoffs. Keep ball’n brother, you’re making the NBA fun again.
Lastly, the Cubs are playing championship baseball. I know, it’s a marathon not a sprint but the way the Northsiders are hitting the ball, minus one Alfonso Soriano, is pretty amazing. Couple that with solid pitching, and you have yourself a division leader. For some reason, maybe it’s Lou, the team has woken up earlier from their winter slumber. I for one am enjoying the ride, and look forward to the interesting bouts between their Central Division foes. Ah Life is good.
Keeping with the theme…
Will Shaun Alexander ever surpass the 1000 yrd mark in a season?
My answer is NO
Comment back and let me know.
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Bowled Over By Lance Briggs
Posted April 22, 2008 at 8:41 am by Dave
Lance “Bad Arse” Briggs of the Chicago Bears, wanted some payback, so this time he challenged me.
First off, Lance is a cool dude, something you wouldn’t expect from a Pro-Bowl Linebacker who gets paid boatloads of money for inflicting pain. Before this challenge we talked a bit about the status of Bears, and why he was stalking me. After about 20min of conversation and a quick restraining order, it was time to put up or shut up. As you can see this challenge required very little skill but it was recommended to me by the Dali Lama because of something that had to do with the shape of a football and universal spatiality…I don’t know, I just agreed. Enjoy the vid, and finally a celeb didn’t have to cheat.
PS-Behind the scenes I asked Lance who was the best linebacker on the Chicago Bears and he wouldn’t answer the question. He said something like Brian Urlacher was his boy and that they played different positions, yadda yadda yadda. That’s code talk for, he thought he was better but didn’t want to say it - I can respect that. Personally, I think he’s better; however, if Mr. Urlacher learned how to shed a block I think he’d be hands down the best linebacker on the team and maybe the league?
Keeping with the theme “Who’s the Best Linebacker of All-Times?” Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.
-Dick Butkus
-LT
-Mike Singletary
-Jack Lambert
-Ray Lewis
I’m going with LT, even though I don’t think you can count him as a linebacker…He’s a glorified Defensive End!
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UFC 83 with a side of Hot Ring Girls
Posted April 19, 2008 at 9:31 am by Dave
Ten years ago nobody would have read a blog about the UFC, heck 3 years ago nobody would have read a blog about this sport. Oh how things have changed.
Like a Lambo, this sport has gone from 0-60 in 4 seconds and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Behind the puppet strings you have Uber Businessman Dana White, who took this floundering franchise and turned it into the talk of the town, tomorrows UFC 83 is no exception. Pitting two of the top welterweights in the sport, Champ George St. Pierre will defend his title against the pitbull that took it from him last time, ultimate fighter champ and ex UFC welterweight champ Matt Serra.
Styles make fights and this is no exception. If you watched GSP dismantle Matt Hughes in their last two fights, you know that GSP is an all-around technical assassin, but Serra is not Matt Hughes and obliterated GSP their first go around. So who’s the favorite…Who knows? Serra is coming off of back surgery and really hasn’t been tested since returning to the octagon. As mentioned before, GSP manhandled the greatest welterweight of all-times, Matt Hughes, and should be feeling confident for this fight. It’s a difficult one to pick, but I’m going with Serra -strength and motivation will be too much for GSP!
Keeping with the Theme “Who’s Hotter”
UFC Ring Girls
Blonde
http://mmamania.com/2008/01/08/ali-sonoma-is-getting-hotter/
Brunette
http://mmamania.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/ufcgirls3.jpg
Known for being a Brunette fan I’ve got to go with the Blonde (think I’ve seen her in the Lou before???)
Let me know what you think. Comment Back
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Jerry Porter’s Possession
Posted April 16, 2008 at 11:31 am by Dave
In 2002, I got lucky and had WR Jerry Porter, now with the Jacksonville Jaguars, on my Fantasy Team. He helped me solidify my squad, but ever since then I’ve been waiting for Jerry to come through-Now is that time!
I had the opportunity to chill with Jerry Porter and this dude’s a riot. He was funny, engaging, and most of all cool. Known for his combination of size and speed, this self proclaimed possession receiver did whatever he had to do to win…like most of the other celebs that means cheat. What’s up with these cats not playing fair? Regardless of the outcome on video, Jerry and I rapped about his love for football, me having him on my fantasy football team (he asked if I cut him and I told him the truth, yep) but more importantly his love for life. All day he smiled and joked around, a fun guy to hang out with.
After the challenge don’t think Jerry took off his Hanes, oh no. He wore them in the bar, during lunch and I think pretty much the rest of the day, and yes they were outside of his pants…Great Stuff!
Enjoy the video and Jerry Porter good luck with Jacksonville Jaguars
Speaking of Possession Wide Receivers, Who’s the best of All-Time
John Taylor 49’s
John Stallworth Steelers
Tim Brown Colts
Cris Carter Vikes
Keyshawn Johnson Jets, Cowboys
My Pick is Marvelous Marvin Harrison
Hit me back, and feel free to add your picks in the comments section
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The Apprentice Becomes A Master - Trevor Immelman
Posted April 14, 2008 at 12:38 pm by Dave
When it comes to golfing royalty the “Black Knight” sits at the round table. Known for his grit, the compact South African, Gary Player, always played big-his medals of honor are a testament to that. Not since Gary graced the renowned battlefield of Augusta has a South African won the Masters. However, yesterday that all changed when the squire, Trevor Immelman defeated the field and won his own green jacket.
Entering the final round, everyone in the world was waiting for the show down between this unassuming leader and the mythical beast, Tiger. As the greatest player fell one by one, surrendering to a course that played harder than usual, Trevor keep his cool and marched on till none were standing. Adversity, composure and strategy were all in play yesterday, until not even a Tiger could catch this South African. As the trailing competition shuffled like a deck of cards, Trevor kept his adversaries at bay hole after hole after hole and found himself standing alone at the top on 18.
It was an impressive win! Congrats to the new Master Champion, Trevor Immelman, you performed admirably.
Keeping with the theme, sort of, Who’s Hotter?
Anna Rawson-Ladies European Tour
http://thenastyboys.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/381592773_27dd4e5c98.jpg
or
Natalie Gulbis-LPGA
http://www.sports-wired.com/women/showPhoto.asp?ID=803
My pick is for Natalie
Who’s yours? Comment Back
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Bracket Busting with One Shining Moment
Posted April 8, 2008 at 4:31 pm by Dave
March madness ended with one of best championship games ever. I’m sure some UCLA or UNC would disagree, but the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and Memphis Tigers was off the chain! I have to admit, I had some external activity that allowed me to root for someone other than my Illini, namely Memphis, so it was a bit of a heart breaker. Only if Memphis could have pulled it out in the last 2 minutes while not allowing their Achilles heel to become a factor… As we all know that didn’t happen, and irony was set at the free throw line.
Enough about the game though, I really would like to focus this blog on the NCAA’s version of a summarization of March Madness, namely “One Shining Moment”. As a kid, I always looked forward to this portion of the theatrics, the building of emotion to the beat, the highlights, the experience and then the end. But since I’ve grown older/wiser, I really can’t stand that song, in fact I’m taking this opportunity to ask for a new one. The cheesy 80’s beats with Milli Vanilli lyrics stinks! I mean come on people. Give us fans some Rock, or Hip Hop, or Classics (Motown, Rock, etc) but please don’t try and spoon feed me this garbage. This year was the first time ever I boycotted “One Shining Moment”, and it was tough to do. I made this sacrifice with hopes that next year the recap will be accompanied by a new fresher song perform by, oh I don’t know, Green Day. Until then, OSM your star has burnt out in my eyes.
Great tourney and great times. Congrats Cashman on winning our bracket.
Switching Gears…Which MLB team has been most surprising so far?
Detroit Tigers
St Louis Cardinals
Baltimore Orioles
Colorado Rockies
Leave a comment with your pick.
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Buy Some Glasses Idiot!
Posted April 7, 2008 at 3:44 pm by Dave
Who in life hasn’t had a beef with a ref?
I’m not saying that I know everything about sports, but I do know the rules. So when I noticed Lance Briggs, super linebacker from the Chicago Bears, and Merril Hoge, ESPN analysis and ex RB for the Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, wearing the zebra skins, I knew it time for a challenge!!!
Sorry Jerry Semens, or Ed Hercules, I really don’t pay that much attention to you…
Thanks go out to Lance Briggs and Merril Hoge. Considering Merril retired because of the number of concussions he had, he definitely represented.
Keeping with the Theme
Do you know your ref signals? Let me know…
Courtesy of the NFL.com
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Play Ball!!!
Posted April 1, 2008 at 4:14 pm by Dave
Play Ball!!!
No one really knows when the “National Pastime” was invented/played, but many historians agree that the first attempts to organize baseball occurred sometime in the 1860’s. Oh how wonderful it is that once again, our favorite pastime embarked on another season. Opening day is not just a day; it’s an event, an American holiday of sorts. Like many of our forefathers, yesterday was a day when it was OK to play hooky, and I think most of us either went to a game, enjoyed a hotdog, or just sat on the couch to root for your team-what a Day! But yesterday also had a little more significance to me….
As a Cub’s fan, opening day 2008 officially signified a 100 years of futility-a fact that I’m all too aware of living in the Lou. It’s not easy living in the enemy’s backyard, not looking for sympathy, but I’ll always love my lovable losers. And Card fans you should realize that Cubs fans are resilient; we have to be right? So go ahead and buy your shirts with Choke, Cursed, Got Rings? But understand this my feather loving friends, I’ve endured the 84 NLCS loss to Padres, I’ve watched prospects such as Greg Maddox enjoy a hall of fame career for other teams, I’ve watched a dork flub up a series because he found himself in the wrong place and the right time, and I’ve seen my saviors wings get cut only to ask “what if what if”. Nothing you say or do can ever be worse than that. Every year there’s an opening day and every year I’ll hear it again. Every year we’ll beat you in the head to head series, and every year you’ll be hoisting some type of banner. The thing of it is, is that we both know that we need each other, it’s the flavor of baseball. Yesterday marked another great day for this Cub’s fan, because every spring there’s hope and as they say “hope springs eternal”, but it also marked another year of frivolous banter with my most hated rivals.
Go Cubs, thank you St. Louis for the Cards, and most importantly God Bless America!
Keeping with the theme, which 3rd basemen should be in the Hall of Fame:
Ron Santo
http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/santoro01.shtml
or
Ken Boyer
http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/boyerke01.shtml
Ron for sure, and Kasten don’t even start with the Bobby Bonilla crap
Comments Anyone, Comments?
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They’re Baaaaaack?
Posted March 28, 2008 at 4:19 pm by Dave
When it comes to the NBA or NHL the fan base is pretty much the die hard fan. Translation, the casual sports fan doesn’t pay attention to either, well until now. Thanks to the NBA and NHL, sports will soon be entering a new golden age, the reason-match ups between super stars.
I personally like watching the NBA, but when I try an engage the casual sports fan on this topic they would rather talk about weather. So a few weeks ago, my buddy, Bucklar, sent me an email asking me who I thought was better-Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? Tough question considering both are sick, but since we are living in the now, I chose Kobe. This email traveled back and forth among my other friends for a good week or so, the first sign that times are a change’n. Not since the Jordan-Bird-Magic era have people been so interested in the NBA. That coupled with the tight western conference playoff race, the NBA is on it’s way back!
Moving on to the NHL. I used to watch hockey because of the Sega Genesis, circa 1998, and I really got into it. However since the Russian Rocket lost his boosters, and the Great One wasn’t so great, I like most Americans, pretty much stopped watching hockey. That’s about to change because the NHL has started to signs of comeback, and like the NBA, it starts with stars, primarily the offensive ones. The casual fan has heard of “The Prodigy” Mr. Sidney Crosby and he’s the closest thing to Wayne without having the last name Gretzky. Coined the guy who can save hockey, Sidney so far has lived up to his billing. However every Ali needs a Frazier, and Sidney’s Frazier might be 2nd yr star, Alex Ovechkin. Most people probably haven’t heard of Alex, but yesterday Mr. Ovechkin did something that no one has done in 12yrs-he netted his 60 goal. That’s right, not since Jagr or Lemieux has someone accomplished this feat, and by doing so he also tied Capital’s single season record. This guys has sick moves!!! So move over Federov and the Great One, there’s a new batch of stars ready to skate into the record books, and I for one welcome it!
Instead of Who’s Hotter let’s stay with the theme. Who is better…
Kobe Bryant
http://www.insidehoops.com/kobe-bryant-81-points-012306.shtml
or
Lebron James
http://ww1.prweb.com/prfiles/2006/06/27/404953/KingJames.jpg
Comment with your pick
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Behind the scenes tale of the Banana Hands Shakedown
Posted March 27, 2008 at 4:18 pm by Dave
After the challenge with Adrian Peterson, Mark (the other part of my 2 man crew) and I made our way into the 50 cent show. Enjoying the sights a tad bit more than the sounds (Big fan of girls dancing to “Candyshop”), Adrian noticed Mark and I chill’n in the VIP section, and decided to walk over to chew the fat. It really doesn’t come off on camera, but Adrian is a Monster, he’s built like steam engine and his hands were the size of tennis rackets. So anyway, he comes up and I go to shake his hand and he just crushes liven you know what out of it! This wasn’t just a firm Barry Switzer handshake, oh no, it was an all crush. Now I consider myself to have a pretty good firm handshake (you bump webs, the area between the pointer and the thumb, and sometimes give the knuckle buckle). Well I guess “firm” was the operative word there because my firm doesn’t apply to someone who wears a cape and has an S on their unitard-Adrian.
I don’t blame Adrian for crushing my hand, he’s probably been working on his grip due to the 3 fumbles he had last year (if a handshake is any indicator, Adrian is fumble free 2008). So while I was getting my metacarpal beatdown, I said, “Dude, relax with the vise grip, that’s my mic hand” (wink wink). This amused both Adrian and Mark, so I was like “Ok, Mark you think it’s so funny you try and endure the grip of death”. In typical Adrian fashion he crushed Mark’s hand too, mind you, laughing the whole time while he does it. Guess the moral of the story is that life is always better when someone shares in your discomfort, whether it’s a dutch oven or poison ivy, a friend always makes it seem not so bad.
All and all it was pretty funny stuff, and Adrian is just a big kid. However Dave’s Detours fans, heed this as your warning. If you ever meet Adrian, be ready for the Banana Hands Shake, it could just ruin your Golden Tee career…my putting still hasn’t recovered from that fateful night!
Keeping with the “grip of death” theme, this week’s Who’s Hotter is:
Sharon Robelle
http://www.topmusclegirls.com/Gallery72/Pics/DSC00699.jpg
or
Nicole Bass
http://teamtorso.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/nicole_bass.jpg
I just can’t decide…
Comments Anyone, Comments?
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I cut Adrian Peterson.
Posted March 24, 2008 at 3:53 pm by Dave
I caught up with Adrian Peterson on his way into the 50 cent concert when I decided to challenge him to a good ole game of Roll-Sham-Bo. Little known fact: Different parts of the world have different rules for Rock Paper Scissors. Brazilians use their feet. The English use their heads. And in Atlantis, they use their tails. I should have explained to Adrian that we were playing by Midwestern rules, which is: you shoot fast (no stops, except in a dispute) and you must maintain eye contact with your opponent during the match.
Once again the video doesn’t lie! You decide. I demand a rematch!
Thanks AP for being such a good sport… even though you cheated. If I end up with the first pick in next fantasy football draft you’re my guy… Don’t worry Reggie Bush, I’ll snag you in the 3rd round.
This week’s Who’s Hotter is:
or
I’m going with the high heat.
So, who’s hotter? - leave me a comment with your pick!
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My Bracket can beat up Your Bracket
Posted March 20, 2008 at 11:23 am by Dave
You Don’t Stand A Chance! Let the trash talking begin…
Click on bracket for super fullscreen view
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Betting to Brackets, Sports Love Us!
Posted March 19, 2008 at 4:35 pm by Dave
“Money makes the world go around” That’s never more evident then when it comes to sports, mainly sports betting. From the horses, to fantasy football, a little wager on side always adds to excitement-which reminds me, Mark, I still owe you for the Super Bowl, and since I’ve been told I can’t swear-”blank” Patriots! Looked down upon by the do-gooders of sports (those who say it’s all for the love of the game-Bullrork!), betting has always been the reason why the NFL (fantasy football) and March Madness (the annual company bracket fill-in), have remained the kings of the hill. I know some of you “true fans” might argue that point, but it’s the truth. So until MLB and the NBA figure out an easy way for us to throw our money away, they’ll never make to the top of the proverbial hill. Nice try fantasy baseball, but no.
So as the deadline nears, everyone should imbibe in this all American tradition and fill in a bracket. As much as people would like to say it’s a sweet science, beginners luck is a powerful thing especially in March. Go out there, grab your bracket, and sit by the person you enjoy antagonizing the most, because chances are you picked that 12 seed to beat the 5, or your darkhorse just made it the sweet sixteen! Ah the joys of fandom!
PS- I have UCLA beating KU in the finals 72-67
Alright, keeping with the basketball theme (not an easy task)…This week’s Who’s Hotter is:
Becky Hammon
http://www.sports-wired.com
or
Lisa Harrison
http://www.sports-wired.com
I pick both, wink wink.
So, who’s hotter? - leave me a comment with your pick!
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Cinderella’s Dance starts with the Jig
Posted March 17, 2008 at 11:53 am by Dave
Thunderstorms and green beer annually mark the beginning to the greatest tournament in all of sports, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tourney. While some probably look down on the seasonal volatility or the green elixir, sports fan can all agree that there is no better time of the year.
Not even the Super Bowl, nor the Masters can touch the drama that will be offered in the next couple of days. The annual upsets like a 12 vs a 5, the missed shots that bring a 6’10” man to tears, the coast to coast drive with 2 seconds left on the clock, the fade away jumper from the corner creating the next legend, or the team that embodies the little engine that could.
So in the spirit of all things right, raise your pint of the green stuff and toast to best time of the year!
Which Female Athlete is hotter
Amanda Beard-Swimmer
http://images.wikia.com
or
Kristi Leskinen-Skiier
http://images.wikia.com
Tough one here but my vote is for-Aaah I don’t know, going with 2, done!
Leave me a comment and cast your vote!
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Paris, A Place Of Love-Or Not!
Posted March 14, 2008 at 4:47 pm by Dave
I was on the Red Carpet for my main man’s show-Mr. 50 Cent or Fiddy which ever you prefer. So there we were jocking the celebs when everyone started to freak, Oh my it’s Paris Hilton, Paris, Paris, Paris…blah blah blah. Really what has she done, well I know what she done, but what really has she done?
I had 2 minutes to figure out what I wanted to challenge Ms. Hilton to. So what to do what to do-I’ve got it, a Pose-Off! I’ve seen Zoolander a 1000 times, I can do Magnum, I can do Blue Steel, and I know she loves to pose. It was on like Donkey Kong, well sort of. Check out the vid, you’ll see!
Thanks for everything, Paris.
Since we’re talking about chicks, who do you think is hotter?
Kim Kardashian - Interviewed her with some guy that plays for the Saints, just kidding Reggie Bush
http://img341.imageshack.us
or
Paris Hilton - Pose Off!
http://www.pocapics.com/v/Paris_Hilton/Paris07.jpg.html
My vote is for Kim (Big Fan)
Leave me a comment and cast your vote!
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The Dawn of a new Dave
Posted March 3, 2008 at 1:07 am by Dave
What’s up America! Welcome to Dave’s Detours!
Man, this is crazy. It seems like just yesterday I was doing the daily grind, and now I’m touring the country trying to take down the biggest names in sports and entertainment.
So where to start? Oh, I know. How ‘bout checking out my awesome new videos! We got Nelly…We got The Iceman…We got Matt Leinart….
On this Detour, I’m challenging them all, and unfortunately for me, my sponsor Hanes is keeping score. (More about that later).
But in the meantime, check out the vids and be sure to subscribe, party people. Things are blowing up in ’08 and I’ve got some big things in the works. Get in on the ground floor and be the first to know about them.
Remember, this site is for you guys. So if you have anything you want to add… pictures, comments, stupid stories… hit me up and I’ll post ‘em in the Dose. I’ll be adding some more stuff for you guys in the near future so check back often.
Man, it’s gonna be a great trip. So sit back, relax, and take a detour from your day.
Comfort counts, so keep it real!
