August 20, 2008
I know I will get in trouble for this post. Yes, I am a die-hard Philadelphia fan. I grew up in South Jersey and know the area well. I also know the fan base well, and when I see stupid crap like this, I have to comment. This will endear me to about zero Philly fans, and that’s fine because I’m sick of it.
Look at this picture. “Philly fan 45 years, J-Roll fan no longer. Trade him.”
For those that don’t know, Jimmy Rollins recently referred to Philly fans as “front-runners.” While he shouldn’t have said that publicly, I have acknowledged in this blog, on GCobb.com and on 610 WIP that he’s probably right. When it comes to the Phillies, Philly fans go sour quickly.
OTR does a pretty good job of not swearing. We don’t want to create an environment where kids can’t read. If you are a child under the age of 18 and aren’t accompanied by an adult, please stop reading. OTR is about to swear.
Philly fans have been lighting up talk radio with comments that are similar to this guy’s sign. Jimmy Rollins is all of a sudden public enemy #1 for making statements that, if you stop and thought for half a second, are true.
So my message to Philly fans is this: Stop crying you fucking babies. Who gives a flying shit if he called us front-runners? I am so sick of this whining and bitching because we haven’t won this and he said this or that. Grow a pair shut your fucking mouth.
It’s not just this instance. I think the entire city hates Merrill Hoge because one year he didn’t pick the Eagles to make the playoffs. Waahhhh, waaaahhh. So fucking what! It’s his job to offer his opinion, no matter how smart or stupid that opinion is. But these fans act like it’s a personal afront and that him not picking the Eagles to do well was the equivalent of him pissing on the Liberty Bell. Shut the fuck up. You make the whole city look bad. We have a reputation for a reason.
One of the reasons I’m so pissed off about this is because a part of me believes that the fans are a reason why this town hasn’t won shit in 25 years. Negativity breeds negativity, and Philly is teaming with it. Rollins probably has a point. The booing takes its toll on players no matter how much we want to think that they are above it all and inhuman because they have a big paycheck. Stop acting like assholes.
When I saw this guy’s sign, all I could think of was what a jackass he looks like. It’s ok to boo and behave like fucking crybabies, but god forbid someone calls you out on it. So fucking sensitive, we can’t take an ounce of criticism.
Philly fans: Shut the fuck up. Man up to the fact that you are insecure about your sports teams and stop making me look bad because I root for teams in the 215 area code.
I await my death threats.
August 20, 2008
At OTR, we don’t get too caught up in the business of pictures of hot broads. They can be found anywhere on the internet so we think posting them here is pretty much a waste of time. But, we saw this Maxim picture of Anna Kournikova and thought it would be of interest to OTR readers. There happens to be a spot in the dead center of the photo that reminds us of a place we’d like to live someday.
August 20, 2008
It’s August, which means it’s time to talk hockey! According to the agent for Mats Sundin, the Flyers are among six teams interested in the Swedish center.
Agent J.P. Barry also mentioned the NY Rangers, Vancougar (Freetah one, whukina game izzat? Four of our readers will get that joke) Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs as other teams interested in the 37-year old.
He didn’t name the two others, that information-withholding bitch.
For what it’s worth, Flyers GM Paul Holmgren doesn’t sound like he’s all geeked up about signing the dude.
“Personally, I’d like it to all go away,” Holmgren said of the rumors. “What’s the sense when we don’t even know if he’s going to play yet?”
August 20, 2008
Notice that we used a comma between “blowing” and “Javon.” Without that comma, it would have looked like we were thanking you for blowing Javon Walker. Why would we thank you for that? It’s a personal choice and we have no problem with it, but we wouldn’t be benefiting from it and thusly wouldn’t thank you. Just saying. Anyway…
Word out of Oakland is that Javon Walker could be in danger of losing his starting job. That’s not the kind of talk you like to hear after a guy gets an $11 million signing bonus (kind of like hearing that the guy wants to retire).
“In the end, if it becomes something where Javon is not playing as well as we need him to play, both of those guys have learned ‘X’ so they can go over there,” head coach Lane Kiffin said. “I don’t feel the need to do that right now. I expect Javon to have a big game. I’m putting in a game plan, and he should see some balls early in this game. Hopefully, he’ll make some plays.”
Photo Caption: “I caught one!!”
A few days ago, Kiffin was again critical of this huge Al Davis mistake.
“There’s a couple of balls there that we would have liked him to come up with,” Kiffin said.
“That’s discouraging because he was paid an awful lot of money, paid like one of the top five receivers in the NFL. We need him to make those plays.”
We hate giving away fantasy football advice to people we’re going to be playing against, but we do have this blog thingamadoo to tend to. This is the kind of crap that doesn’t show up in your stupid print magazine from May. This is the reason that I laugh at the a-holes that take the Javon Walker’s in the fifth round. He blows Kangaroo penis, don’t draft him unless it’s a late-round flyer.
August 20, 2008
Jason Isringhausen is done for the year with a torn flexor muscle near his right elbow. The 36-year old reportedly told teammates that he has no interest in attempting a comeback from the injury, so Izzy could be gone for good.
If so, it would be the official end to all the high hopes the Mets had for Izzy, Bill Pulsipher and Paul Wilson.
August 19, 2008
Everyone knows the story in Arizona, but it’s official, ESPN with help from the Associated Press is reporting that Anquan Boldin has asked to be traded.
“At the beginning of camp, I hadn’t asked for a trade,” Boldin said. “As of recently, we did.”
“If I’m not going to be treated fairly, if my hard work and loyalty isn’t going to be rewarded here, then let me go somewhere where it’s going to be rewarded. That’s how I feel,” Boldin said.
Arizona has said over and over and over that they will not trade Boldin. They said the same thing about Larry Fitzgerald, so I believe them again. Boldin will not be traded. I also believe in reverse psychology. Lito?
August 19, 2008
You can find them here.
August 19, 2008
I saw the end of a movie last night on TV that I think just came out. It’s called Bloodsport. Seen it? It actually came out in 1988, but I think it needs to be revisited.
The reason it needs to be revisited is because I first saw it when I was about 11 or 12 and thought it was great! I’d like to change that opinion. I hadn’t seen the movie in years and apparently forgot how utterly ridiculous and stupid it is.
Frank Dux (this is actually based on a true story. And when they say “based on a true story,” it means that they actually used the people’s real names) goes over to Hong Kong to fight in the Kumite, an underground MMA fight club of sorts.
Side note: You can see actual facts here. Frank Dux says that he entered the Kumite to try to infiltrate the underground hoods who were running the tournament. He says initially they were going to have him lose, but that he competed and won and eventually became one of the best fighters in Kumite history. He also says it was held in Jamaica, not Hong Kong. Oh, and there are many people that claim that he made the whole thing up. He has, what he claims to be, the 1975 Kumite trophy. Many say that he ordered it himself and picked it up. So, Bloodsport is most likely based on the events that occurred inside Frank Dux’s head.
So, anyway, yeah. He goes over there for this tournament. But not before training! He even trains to fight blindfolded. But why? When would you be in a fight where you couldn’t see? Waste of time, right? Nope! When he fights Chong Li, played by Garry Shandling, Li cheats (I would have never pegged him a cheater, total surprise in the movie) and crushes a white pill into dust and then throws it right in Frank’s face! Noooo!
Photo Caption: Chong Li says, “You are next!”
But before the big fight at the end, Dux is confronted by two U.S. agents who say it’s time for him to get on a plane and head back to America. A Chinese policeman even shows up to make sure he goes with them. The agents (one of which is Forrest Whitaker…seriously) then pull out tasers (because Dux beat up the Chinese police guys that tried to get a hold of him. That’s so Frank Dux). They go to tase him, but WAIT! Dux grabs a trash can lid and the tasers ricochet and hit two more Chinese police officers. Frank then grabs the tasers from the confused U.S. agents and coyly says that they’ll have to wait for him to get on that plane. He has business to attend to! Such a great and realistic scene. That happens all the time.
So if the movie couldn’t get any more stupid, there is the whole issue of the fight choreography. I haven’t seen choreography this horrific since I was in a first-grade play about why it’s important to read books. These are world-class fighters, right? Not one of them learned defense? Isn’t that the first thing they teach you in fight school? Apparently not. It’s ok to stand there and get your ass whooped. I have a feeling that the real Kumite would be more like MMA and less like WWE.
And it doesn’t need to be said that there is a girl of interest to Dux and he also has an American friend who got beat up badly by Chong Li. Dux has to avenge his friend’s butt-whooping! There is also some good old fashioned 80’s movie music that you can hear in the YouTube clip.
Overall rating: D+
August 19, 2008
Based on the flood of emails I got about the Dschingis Khan video, I had to add this one too. Same thing, but this is an Indian group.
August 19, 2008
According to the Daily News, ”A source said that Theo Ratliff could visit with the Sixers today and accept a 1-year contract for the veterans’ minimum of $1.4 million. By the rules of the collective bargaining agreement, a portion of the salary would be paid out of a leaguewide pool.”
Ratliff has played in 28 games during the past two seasons with Boston, Minnesota, and Detroit. Not 28 games each, but 28 games total. His extraordinary impact should continue with the Sixers if the two parties can agree on a deal.
Theo, short for Theophilus, was born in Demopolis, Alabama. He will always be known as Theophilus of Demopolis to me. It’s actually a done deal. They have agreed.
August 19, 2008
This is a pretty big story and 90% of NFL fans don’t know anything about it. Why? Because it involves an offensive tackle and the Buffalo Bills.
Stud left tackle Jason Peters continues his holdout and it doesn’t look like the Bills care very much. Peters is one of the best in the game, went to the Pro Bowl last year and dammit, he wants to be paid as such.
But, the Bills don’t seem to care much. They seem to like the way the offense is running without him. And a source has told ESPN’s Tim Graham that the Bills are more committed than ever to taking a hard-line stance on Peters.
This story isn’t getting much play from the mainstream media, mainly because Mark Schlereth doesn’t know who Peters is, but it bears watching. Will he report? Could they trade him? Will he just sit?
Chances are he’ll get his ass in there at some point and agent Eugene Parker would be wise to advise Peters of just that.
August 19, 2008
The Atlanta Falcons have released veteran wide receiver Joe Horn into the wild.
Horn expressed interest in playing for the Cowboys and the Eagles last week, so we’ll see if either of those two teams bite.
Horn really hasn’t done anything the last three years, so don’t expect him to provide a spark for any team that decides to sign him. He’s probably good for a couple possession plays per game.
The most interesting fact about Joe Horn is that he attended Intawamba Junior College for two years. Another interesting fact? Okay, he once worked at Bojangles’ restaurant. Bojangles’ is famous for their chicken n’ biscuits. What you can learn from this is if you attend Intawamba Junior College, you will eventually have to choose between Bojangles’ and the NFL. Joe Horn made the right choice, but if he’s not picked up don’t be surprised if you see him at your neighborhood Bojangles.
August 19, 2008
According to Mike O’Hara of the Detroit News, Lions WR Calvin Johnson is one of the 10 best players in the NFL. Ummm…what?
Look, we love Calvin Johnson, we do. But one of the 10 best players in the NFL? After one year? A year in which he was hurt and unable to do much?
We have Megatron pegged as a super stud in the making. But Mike….you can’t make that statement right this second. C’mon, dude.
August 19, 2008
Update: To make this more interesting, OTR will have quarterly prizes to give away to the team with the most points. We will have more information about this shortly. Prizes yet to be determined. Could be a night out with Ron Artest or maybe a night in on Micah’s couch.
Repost:
Due to the lack of Fantasy Turd League software, which we are working on, OTR needs to get creative with the Fantasy Turd League draft.
Here is how we are going to run the draft. Each team owner will send me a list of turds that they want on their team. The first-ranked turd will be the turd you want the most. The second-ranked turd, second most…and so on. Hopefully, everyone can send me a list of around 25-35 turds.
Once I get lists from everyone who wants to participate, I will randomly draw a draft order. When it is your time to draft, I will select the first person on your list for your team based on availability. If Tank Johnson is number one on your list, but he has already been drafted, I will select the next-ranked turd that is available based on your list. That last sentence is redundant, but wanted to make sure the draft rules are clear.
Remember, every owner must fill a complete roster. The complete roster and league rules can be viewed here. If your list runs dry, I will contact you for more turds.
The league’s point system can be viewed here.
Please send your turd draft list to my email at mperry_77@hotmail.com with “Turd League” in the subject line. Please include what you want your team name to be.
We are looking to start the league on September 4th, which is the date of the first NFL game of the regular season.
Any questions? I know this is a little unorganized, but I’m trying my best to make this as smooth as possible. We’re just trying to have some fun with this. Remember, this is our pilot run.
August 18, 2008
Chris Mortensen of ESPN says that he wouldn’t be surprised if Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown gets cut. When asked during one of ESPN’s stupid-ass segments entitled “Sink or Swim,” Mort said that he thinks Brown could sink.
He said he “would not be surprised if Ronnie Brown sinks,” to the point where “he is playing with another team this season.”
Could the Dolphins trade the 2005 #2-overall pick? Could they cut him??
Word out of Miami is that he’s struggling this pre-season after missing much of last season with an injury.
Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald believes that if Mort was really sold on this happening, then he would have come at it a lot harder.
At this point, it’s just talk. But, we’ve heard several whispers regarding Brown’s departure in the last month so it’s worth keeping an eye on.
August 18, 2008
It’s the latest evidence that in the NFL, what you can do on the field is more important than how you behave off of it. A source has informed ESPN.com’s James Walker that Chris Henry is headed back to Cincinnati to sign a contract.
Henry missed half of last season due to a suspension that related to general ass clownery with the law. He was arrested again on March 31st on charges of assault and criminal damage. Those charges were dropped. Still, the NFL suspended him for the first four games of the season this year.
The Bengals released him because it was his fifth arrest in three years.
This offseason, the head coach and a team executive were holding the NaCl title belt when it came to Henry.
“There is a responsibility to be a NFL player,” Lewis said. “It’s a privilege, not a right.”
President Mike Brown (not of the United States, of the Bengals), “We don’t want that kind of behavior.”
Well apparently, “that kind of behavior” ain’t all that bad.
With Chad Johnson banged up (but claiming he’ll be ready for week1) and WR Andre Caldwell on crutches with a sprained foot, Henry’s behavior just got a whole lot more tolerable.
August 18, 2008
I know this has nothing to do with sports, but I think this is absolutely hilarious. This guy on YouTube takes foreign music videos and writes English subtitles based on what it sounds like they are saying. “Enter the Hymen Store” just may be the funniest line ever uttered by any human being.
It’s not just the subtitles though. Dschingis Khan is perhaps the best band of all time. The dancing and the costumes are all hilarious by themselves. IceHyde, I don’t know if you remember these guys (I don’t), but they were a German disco band.
Sorry OTR nation, but these are the kinds of assoholic posts you get when OTR is on hold with the IRS.
August 18, 2008
The Chicago Bears have announced that Kyle Orton will be their starting QB for the 2008 season.
We don’t know what else to say about this other than it goes to show you what kind of year the Bears are in for. This guy is starting, they cut their starting tailback in the offseason for being a douche and their #1 WR is a converted cornerback who returns punts.
August 18, 2008
You don’t see this everyday. Lane Kiffin’s relationship with owner Al Davis has been weak at best. Now, he’s publicly complaining that he doesn’t have enough competition at camp, and that there guys that should be signed and guys that should be cut.
“There’s not very much competition on this field,” Kiffin said after a crappy practice Sunday. “Some guys have been released at other places, and people are picking them up. You’d like to pick up some of those guys and bring them in, because they’ve been in other camps, and push some of our guys.
“Unfortunately, there are some guys right now on our roster that are borderline guys that, as of today, would make it just because we don’t have anybody else.”
This is hardly a ringing endorsement of Al Davis’ GM skills. Can anyone tell that Kiffin doesn’t care if he’s fired? He doesn’t.
August 18, 2008
Ara Abrahamian from Sweden was stripped from his bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics last week for reasons that are quite obvious (see picture on the left). How the heck did this guy even get to compete? Ara tested positive for massive amounts of whey protein. Oh, and steroids.
PHOTO CAPTION: Ara Abrahamian gets ready to Greco-Roman wrestle.
Actually, Ara didn’t test positive for steroids and that picture isn’t even Mr. Abrahamian. Apparently during the medal ceremony, he took off his bronze medal and threw it on the ground as he walked away.
OTR completely agrees with these actions. Micah once won a bronze medal during the 1992 Olympics in the women’s downhill skiing skeet shooting event. At the medal ceremony he ripped off his bronze medal and threw it on the ground as he walked away. So, you can see the similarities in these two situations.
August 18, 2008
Junior middleweight boxer Ronney Vargas was gunned down over the weekend in Bronx, NY after a dispute with a group of men, the Associated Press is reporting.
Vargas, 20, was an up and coming boxer that started his career as a professional at 8-0. Ronney was also a three-time Golden Gloves champion.
“He had a future,” said his distraught father, German Vargas, 52. “They didn’t just kill a boxer, they killed a champ.”
Reports say that he was pistol whipped and then shot in the chest in his car.
August 18, 2008
Okay, we will be having our draft during a weeknight next week. I’m sorry IceYde, but it looks like you’ll have to suck it up and stay up late. We will try to get it done as early as we can.
Dan & Rob, what works best for you guys next week?
IceYde, what is the time difference again?
August 18, 2008
During Saturday night’s Minnesota Vikings-Baltimore Ravens game, Minnesota quarterback Tarvaris Jackson suffered a sprain to his medial collateral knee ligament.
This would usually be bad news for a team to hear, but Tarvaris Jackson is a horrible, horrible quarterback. The Vikings are a better team when Jackson is not in the game. Because he stinks.
Head coach Brad Childress will most likely keep Jackson out of the final two preseason games. However, it’s the regular season games that Jackson should be kept out of. Because he stinks.
PHOTO CAPTION: “What’s that smell. Is that me?”
Jackson threw only nine touchdowns last year in 12 games, compared to 12 interceptions. He completed 58% of his passes and was the 28th rated quarterback in 2007. Cleo Lemon was 27th. Fantasy football goers considering taking Adrian Peterson in the first couple picks, remember that opposing defenses will be playing eleven in the box to stop the run. Because Tarvaris Jackson stinks.
August 17, 2008
Tonight around 9pm, OTR’s own Micah Warren will be doing a spot on 610 WIP with Mr. G. Cobb. If you aren’t in the Philly area, you can log on to 610wip.com and listen online.
Or……you can watch the Olympics.
August 17, 2008
Yes, it’s only pre-season, but yes, these are the 49ers. Aaron Rodgers played the entire first half for the Packers and failed to do much of anything. He looked indecisive and couldn’t make a play that was worth a damn. J.T. O’Sullivan, the 49ers tallest midget at QB, looked much better.
“It’s pretty bad when J.T. O’Sullivan is outdoing you,” one personnel man said at halftime.
OUCH.
August 17, 2008
The Atlanta Falcons’ new toy turned on the afterburners last night against the Colts. Michael Turner racked up 113 yards on only four carries, and two of the carries went for zero and minus-two yards. Yikes.
This means you should draft him in the first round of your fantasy league.
August 17, 2008
New Orleans Hornets free agent Jannero Pargo has signed a one-year contract worth $3.8 million with the Moscow Dynamo.
Pargo was a very important piece to the Hornets team last year coming off the bench as their sixth man. He was in recent discussions about signing with the San Antonio Spurs, but decided to take the more lucrative deal overseas to become the eleventh NBA player to make the jump this offseason.
PHOTO CAPTION: In Jannero’s bag of tricks is one of his favorite moves, “The No-Look Point.”
Pargo will play along side of former Net Bostjan Nachbar who signed a two-year deal with the Dynamo earlier this summer.
August 17, 2008
Former Seattle Supersonics all-star Shawn Kemp has signed with Premiata Montegranaro of Italy. I’m graced with being able to read any language, so my fellow colleagues that can also read Italian can get full details right here.
Kemp, 38, played his last year in the NBA for the Orlando Magic in 2002-03. He attempted several comebacks for the 2005-06 season, but failed to make any roster after discussions with Dallas and Houston.
Shawn Kemp should be remembered for his accomplishments with the eight years he spent playing for the Seattle Supersonics. He was a six-time all-star with the Sonics and provided all NBA fans with electrifying highlights and dunks.
August 16, 2008
As Jimmy Rollins continues to bark about his displeasure of Phillies fans, Pat Burrell should take control of this team and become the leader of this clubhouse. Last night in San Diego, the Phillies continued to struggle putting runs on the board until the seventh inning when Pat sent a Greg Maddux pitch over the wall to lead the Phillies to a 1-0 victory. Jamie Moyer pitched another masterful game, shutting out the Padres for seven innings and only allowing three hits.
Anyone that reads this site knows I’m not a huge fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, but I do support Pat Burrell. He is the only link to this Phillies team that keeps me doing a slight fist pump when they do win. The reason is because Pat Burrell understands what it takes to play in Philadelphia. There is nobody on this Phillies team that has been boo’ed more in his career than Pat.
When he was struggling in 2003 and 2004, there wasn’t a time Pat approached the batter’s box without hearing a boo. And when he got a hit or a walk, a sarcastic cheer would follow. Fans never heard a peep from Pat Burrell about this. He never once opened up to John Salley about how the Phillies fans were ‘front runners’ or bad mouthed the Phillie faithful. Pat Burrell understands.
I highly recommend Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard taking a lesson from Pat Burrell. It’s very obvious the both of them are completely clueless about what it takes to play in Philadelphia. This city is not theirs. It belongs to the fans of Philadelphia. When Brian Dawkins lifted that Conference Championship trophy after beating the Falcons, he won that for Philadelphia. He won that for the fans. Brian Dawkins understands. Pat Burrell understands.
Jimmy, Ryan, if you don’t like it, get out of here. Leave the city. Philadelphia can easily find someone else that can take the pressure of winning for the fans of Philadelphia or at least supporting them. Philadelphia fans are not front runners, they are loyal, hard-working people starving for a championship. And they will support you 100% if you give 100%.
August 15, 2008
If you don’t know who Getty Images is, just check the little water marks and notes on the photos in your news stories. They are the largest photo stock company in the world, and they have some neat blogs.
Here is a blog entry from the USA/China Olympics basketball game. There was a particular part that caught my interest. She says the Chinese fans yell out “Jiayou!” to their team to get them going. What’s it mean? “Add oil!” (OTR does not approve of the environmental effects that this chant could have).
We think we should get that going in America. Should we yell “Jiayou” or just “Add oil!!” We’re thinking the latter.
August 15, 2008
Which NFL coach’s daughter was kicked out of a fantasy football league for insider information?
August 15, 2008
Anyone in living in the NYC Metro area knows that it’s easy to be annoyed every weekday afternoon if they just turn on 660 WFAN. Thanks to DePoe for tipping us off on this one: Chris “Mad Dog” Russo is gone. After 19 years, he’ll need to find new work.
“They mutually agreed” to go their separate ways, said Mark Chernoff, the station’s vice president of programming.
“Mike has signed a long-term, multi-year deal. [Chris] is leaving.”
If you’ve never heard the Mad Dog, he can be really annoying. He has this high-pitched voice and he screams a mile a minute.
Photo Caption: All listeners were shocked the first time they saw Russo and connected his look with his voice.
UPDATE: DePoe actually heard the show and adds this: “Mike actually had him on the phone after an opening monologue - basically sucking his own [male genitalia] about how awesome he is and how everyone loves him and the show and ratings are so high cause they rule etc .. the best part is that dawg actually broke down and started crying while reflecting on the 19 year stretch of the show .. precious!”
August 15, 2008
I had seen part of this years ago, but never the whole thing. Thanks, V for tipping us off. I will be clear. This is NOT safe for work. This is NOT safe if you have your kids sitting with you (unless you talk like this on a daily basis in front of them). There is much profanity in it. And while we don’t swear on this site, we tend to like playing videos of other people swearing from time to time.
August 15, 2008
August 15, 2008
Michael Phelps may be winning gold covered chocolate coins over there in Beijing during the Olympics, but OTR would like to discuss something else involving this freak of an athlete. Back in November of 2004, Mr Phelps was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Salisbury, Maryland. Salisbury is famous for their steaks and was named after former ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback Sean Salisbury.
A month later he plead guilty to driving while impaired and was ordered to 18 months probation. He was also obligated to speak at high schools about drinking and driving and attended Mothers Against Drunk Driving meetings.
PHOTO CAPTION: Michael Phelps relaxes before the 200 IM swimming race.
I wanted to let everyone know about this because of our upcoming Fantasy Turd League we are hosting. Michael Phelps could be a nice sleeper pick for your turd team.
August 15, 2008
Head coach Marvin Lewis says that Chris Perry has a chance to be the starting RB for the Bengals this year. Is he implying that Rudi Johnson’s 2.9 yards-per-carry last year won’t get the job done?
Keep an eye on this one fantasy leaguers. Perry hasn’t done crap since being drafted in the first round in 2004, but that’s because he lives on the injured list. He looks to have regained some bounce in his step and the Bengals might really like him to revitalize their awful running game.
Photo Caption: Perry identifies Rudi Johnson in his kitchen when asked whose starting position he is gunning for.
August 15, 2008
When you stand up at your fantasy draft and announce “Tony Hunt” in the second round, you may get some weird looks. Some may even call you an a-hole or just laugh uncontrollably. But, in the end, you’ll be the one laughing.
Why?
Because Tony Hunt had 79 yards on five carries last night in the second half to go with a 51-yard touchdown. Imagine what he’ll do when he gets way more carries and plays a full game! He’ll probably have 200 yards and two huge touchdowns every week! We see no reason why this won’t happen.
So take Tony Hunt early and show your friends that you are a fantasy football genius.
August 14, 2008
MLB might get replay before the end of the season. What are the odds that you guys will click this link?
August 14, 2008
I have no idea what that means. The dines part. But it rhymed didn’t it?
What I meant to say, is that according to Jerry McDonald of the Contra Costa Times, Darren McFadden looks like the truth and JaMarcus Russell…well, not so much.
Aside from showing some recent mental and physical wear and tear, McFadden looks like more than the Raiders could have hoped for. He says:
“The Raiders will no longer be dependent on multi-play drives to score. They’re in position every time he touches the ball. McFadden will have to be accounted for on every play, wherever he lines up, and his presence should open up things for others.
“I’ve been told the Raiders think he is even better than they thought he was when they picked him and are pinching themselves for their good fortune.
“This should be fun to watch.”
Meanwhile, QB JaMarcus Russell has missed open receivers and needs to improve his accuracy. Although McDonald admits that his receivers haven’t been stellar.
“In fact, Russell’s pure passing, except for their first night practice during double sessions, has been a disappointment. It’s not all his fault. Tight ends Zach Miller and John Madsen and wide receiver Todd Watkins have been relatively sure-handed, virtually everyone else has been prone to to the occasional drops. Sometimes more than occasional.
“Russell has also missed his share of open receivers and doesn’t yet look like the 60 percent passer the offense needs to make for an efficient passing game, although repeated dumpoffs and checkdowns could make his percentage deceiving.”
August 14, 2008
I weighed in on Jimmy Rollins’ comments on GCobb.com.
August 14, 2008
Maybe, but I doubt Mo Williams will really make a difference for this Cleveland team. Let’s review the agreement in principle that will bring Mo to the Cavaliers.
Cleveland is sending Damon Jones to the Milwaukee Bucks and Joe Smith to the Oklahoma City No Official Nickname Yets.
The Bucks will send Luke Ridnour, Desmond Mason, and Adrian Griffin to the No Official Nickname Yets.
Therefore, the Cavs will get Mo Williams from the Bucks. Williams averaged 17 points and 6 assists per game last year. Mo will have to hit open shots for this trade to work. When Lebron penetrates the lane and finds Mo wide open on the outside, he needs to drain that shot. Bottom line. If Cleveland isn’t going to find Bron a big man that can spread the floor, then everyone on the floor needs to knock down those jumpers when Lebron spreads the floor.
PHOTO CAPTION: Mo Williams dribbles really weird.
Mo can also create. He did lead his team in assists last year. But in my opinion, Cleveland is wasting their chances at winning anything with Lebron by making these rinky dink trades every year. Furthermore, this will eventually lead to his departure to the Big Apple.
August 14, 2008
If anyone watched Pardon the Interruption yesterday on ESPN, they would have seen Chad Johnson running his mouth again. I will admit he is entertaining and the sports world would be far less fun without him.
Chad took some shots at multi gold medalist Michael Phelps, “The problem with Michael Phelps is there’s no competition where he is,” Johnson said. “Now if he came to where I’m from, which is the inner city, Liberty City [in Miami], I was the three-time Charles Hadley Pool champ. . . I know a couple people who could beat Michael Phelps right now. Seriously, I’m telling you. And I’m one of them.”
There’s one thing Chad does really well and that’s marketing himself. He’s very similar to another great athlete that used to run his mouth about crazy things for publicity. And that’s Mike Tyson. I’m not saying Chad has the same mental issues that Tyson seems to have (I’m also not saying he doesn’t), but the both of them are very similar in how they act when selling themselves to the public. Americans love famous crazy people. If they didn’t, Brittany Spears, Lindsay Lohan, and Amy Winehouse wouldn’t be on every single magazine cover at the grocery store check-out line.
August 14, 2008
Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard appeared on the “Best Damn Sports Show Period” this week in Los Angeles. And they both used their time to rip Phillies fans by calling them ‘front runners.’
“It can be [tough], yeah,” Rollins said. “There are times, like, it’s one of those cities…I might catch some flack for saying this, but, you know, they’re front-runners. When you’re doing good, they’re on your side. When you’re doing bad, they’re completely against you.”
When Rose and Salley suggested that it was like that everywhere, likening sports fans to a “family,” Rollins said, “I hear you. But, for example, Ryan is from St. Louis, and St. Louis, it seems like they support their team, they’re out there and encouraging. In Philly, can’t be no punk.”
During the interview, Ryan Howard continued to shake his head in agreement and didn’t chime in once to disagree with J-Roll.
The Philadelphia Phillies lack any kind of leadership on their team ever since they decided to not bring back Aaron Rowand. And it’s attitudes like this by the two players that should be the clubhouse leaders that will continue to make the Phillies underachieve.
J-Roll has already proved twice this year that he is a punk by not running out a pop fly and then following that up by showing up late to Shea Stadium for a game back in July.
Oh, and the Phillies have lost three straight games to the Los Angeles Dodgers and are now tied for first place with the New York Mets.
August 13, 2008
Profootballtalk.com breaks down the Dolphins efforts to replace Dan Marino since he retired in 1999. Wow, it ain’t good. From PFT:
In 2000, they gave up a seventh-round pick for Jim Druckenmiller.
In 2001, they coughed up a 2002 sixth-rounder and a conditional seventh-rounder in 2003, and received in return Cade McNown and a 2002 seventh-rounder.
In 2001, they gave up a sixth-rounder for Josh Heupel.
In 2002, they dealt a 2003 seventh-rounder for Sage Rosenfels.
In 2004, they sent a 2005 second-rounder to the Eagles for A.J. Feeley.
In 2005, they shipped Feeley and a 2006 sixth-rounder to San Diego for Cleo Lemon.
In 2006, they traded a second-rounder to Minnesota for Daunte Culpepper.
In 2006, they sent a sixth-rounder to Detroit, which upgraded to a fifth-rounder, for Joey Harrington.
In 2007, they used a second-rounder on John Beck.
In 2007, they sent a fifth-rounder to Kansas City for Trent Green.
In 2008, they used a second-rounder on Chad Henne.
August 13, 2008
US swimmer Michael Phelps won some more gold medals last night, according to people that actually watch the Olympics. In other news, he still looks like he has a mild mental deficiency of some sort.
OTR is officially reporting that Phelps also has no real job skills. The odds of him being able to FedEx a package at the entry level position he’ll take when his body runs out and he’s no longer able to train for a sport/event that pays nothing are slim and none. His boss also won’t think it’s cute when he impishly shakes the gold medals on his neck as a response to why he wasn’t able to save an Excel sheet in the right format. At 35 years old, the only answer he’ll have as to why he never learned how to attach a file to an email will be, “I’ve been swimming for 30 years and winning gold medals, not learning how these fancy dancy computer gizmo thingy’s work.”
Phelps and these other Olympians better cash in on endorsement and marketing deals pronto. God forbid you win a bronze in rowing, because you are f’ed. All those years rowing don’t add up to real-world success. Hopefully you read books while on your little boat. Not too many Fortune 500 CEO’s scream in meetings, “I need someone that can close the deal on that Bank of America deal immediately, someone to meet with our biggest account in Sweden tomorrow morning, and someone to row me across the Hudson!”
Good luck to Michael Phelps and all of our great Olympians!
August 13, 2008
According to Rotoworld.com, Ernest Wilford is now a backup in Miami. He signed with the Dolphins as a free agent and should have had no problem starting on the talent-starved team. Well…that isn’t the case. He’s horrible.
Move Wilford up your draft board and impress your friends at your fantasy draft.
Photo Caption: Ernest Wilford will be thinking about making plays like this as he sits on the bench.
August 12, 2008
The waiver wire is completely nuts right now. According to a major league source, the Detroit Tigers have placed Gary Sheffield on waivers.
Sheff sucks this year. He’s batting around .219 with only 10 homeruns. Kevin Cash (see post one below) has a better average than him.
Look for another team to claim him and then for the Tigers to trade him to that team. That’s pretty much all I got for this interesting story.
PHOTO CAPTION: Chef waves good by to Sheff who is on waivers (In memory of Issac Hayes who was the voice of Chef on South Park).
August 12, 2008
