Peyton Hillis...You Complete Me...

Peyton Hillis is awesome. That is all.

Total and Complete Sports Broadcast Fail

Check out the BBC coverage of the World Track and Field Championships. One of the announcers is probably the worst broadcaster ever.
The best part of this video is how Michael Johnson wants to laugh at how pathetic this guy is.

Newscast Fail: Weather Edition

I can't blame these anchors for losing their composure during these stories. I've been in that situation before and it's pretty damn funny.

There's one person on the planet who I have more rhythm than....Charlie Weis...

Belicheck and Charlie Weis singing with Bon Jovi is unpredictable. Charlie Weis' non-rhythmic hand-clapping? Very predictable.

Pee Wee Football Crack Back

Check out the mean "crackback" block by this pee wee footballer. I wish this guy played for the Texans. That is FIERCE!

Matt Millen Fail

If you missed it on Tuesday. Matt Millen continued to fail at the game of football. He is working the Miami/Maryland game for ESPN on Labor Day and was on Sports Center to talk about the Hurricane players who were suspended for the game (including QB Jacory Harris). When asked who would replace Harris at QB, Millen said he guessed it would be Jarett Lee. One small problem: Lee plays for LSU. Face Palm....

Kansas State Mascot Fail

Big 12 Commissioner Dan Beebe announced today that Kansas State University has been expelled from the  conference because of this. http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=1067&category=news&referredBy=todayHomehttp://

The Evolution of The Football Video Game

Madden Football 2012 was released on Tuesday with Cleveland Browns  RB Peyton Hillis on the cover.  Take a look at how far football video games have come from the beginning of the electronic age.

 The 1st version of this hand held Mattel Football game kind of sucked because you couldn't throw the football or go backwards.  In the 2nd version (green plastic version) these glaring ommissions were fixed and it was hours of enjoyment.

 The original football game for the Atari 2600.  This game sucked. I can't think of 1 redeeming quality.

The Texas Instruments Football game taught me more about in game strategy than my parents could when I was 6 years old.   This game was fantastic and I remember your team name would light up all over the screen when you scored a TD.

I never had an Intellivision, so I can't say I ever played this game.  From what I gather, it was pretty solid.

 Ditto: Never played this one.

This was the best football game Atari had to offer.  It was very fun to play against another opponent though the computer was not all that challenging.

10 Yard Fight was a really fun arcade game to pile quarters into, but it was a little to slow moving on the NES.

This game got murdered at the box office by both Tecmo Bowl and John Elway Quarterback.  The playability was awful despite having all the NFL teams and logos.

The best part of the original Madden computer game was the ability to create your own team from scratch including names and abilities.  You could also draw up your own plays and run them during the game.

To me, this is still the gold standard for "Arcade" style gaming. It gave us such unstoppable forces as "Video" Bo Jackson, "Video" Lawrence Taylor, and "Video" Deion Sanders. It also let you run the "Run and Shoot" offense with the Oilers.

The commericials totally sucked me into buying this one at the time.  The game play was not as good as Madden, but the commentary was an interesting twist.

Madden 94 allowed you to impale your opponent and have them taken off the field via ambulance.

Gameday was the 1st NFL game released for the 1st Playstation. If I remember correctly, I just waited for Madden to be released on the PS1 rather than buying this game.

NFL Blitz was never as much fun as it's basketball ancestor NBA Jam.

 I can't say I remember too much about Madden 2005.  I have it, but don't remember much about it.

This is the last version of Madden that I currently own.  I can't say that I've picked it up in over two years.

The New Aggie War Hymn to the tune of "American Pie"

This is VERY long, but pretty creative rewrite of Don Maclean's "American Pie" in conjunction with the demise of the Big 12.

http://kiwi6.com/file/57riojo50a This is the song.

Here's a link to the lyrics (very long song): http://forum.gatorsports.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=13581&p=229787

Joe Hennig > Michael McGillicutty

Michael McGillicutty

Curt Hennig

Michael McGillicutty, who is the grandson of Larry "The Axe" Hennig and the son of "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig, has been tweeting to fans over the last few days about why he doesn't use his real-name, Joe Hennig.

He re-tweeted the following message from a fan: "Joe Hennig > Michael McGillicutty, RT if you agree, the Hennig name should still be remembered!"
He then tweeted the following:
 

"For everyone tweeting about my name: The Hennig name will be remembered no matter what my name is."
 

"Just get ready to witness the next generation and see why we ARE the greatest wrestling family of all time!"

"@xxDuke4Everxx: Just remember to never forget where you came from and who you are :) NEVER"
 

WrestlingInc.com exclusively reported earlier today that McGillicutty suggested to John Laurinaitis that he use his real name last week.

He was apparently told something along the lines of, "When you start performing like a Hennig, you can be a Hennig."

The Rock will kick Cena's ass!!!

Rock Bottom to Cena!

While doing a Q&A with his fans via Twitter, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson discussed his goals for his return to WWE. Here are the highlights:

"A few years ago when Cena - inexplicably - started talking trash publicly, I knew then I could turn this into a massive main event," wrote Johnson. "One that could elevate the WWE to unprecedented heights. The timing had to be right though. Wrestlemania 27: for me and the fans - the time was right.

"The build to Wrestlemania 28 will be like nothing the world has ever seen before. The match itself will be historic. I didn't come back to the WWE to become champion again. I came back for these reasons: entertain the fans like no-one else can. Elevate the WWE to new heights never seen before. Challenge and mentor some of the younger talent. Give the millions what they want which is to kick John Cena's f'n ass."

The 30 Strangest Names in College Football History

These people actually play or played college football.  Take a bow parents who named their kids "Cocaine" or "Cockburn".

Earthquake Photos

The Devastation from the east coast earthquake was immeasurable. Check out the carnage that stretched from Washington DC all the way to New England.  Thoughts and prayers to the victims of this disaster.

This is a new one for me...Track and Field Follies...

Have you ever seen a pole break on the way up for a World Class Pole Vaulter? Now you have. It happened last weekend at the ITAF World Championships


Just for the heck of it, some other crazy track and field videos.


Get thee back to the kitchen! (warning: sexism)


This is amazing! A one legged long jumper!


He needs to go back to the Fisher Price "My 1st Hammer Throw"

In Honor of Hurricane Irene Coverage, Here are reporters thwarted by Mother Nature.

I'm not a huge fan of bragedocious reporters who needlessly report from Hurricane ravaged areas.  Sometimes, they need to be knocked on their butts.  Luckily for us, mother nature obliges.  Let's start with Geraldo Rivera's smug self being knocked down a peg.



Here's a Weather Channel dude from Hurricane Ike in Houston.

Crispy Baked 'Fried' Chicken

Ingredients
8 chicken pieces (preferably 2 breasts, 2 thighs, 2 legs and 2 wings)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups cornflakes
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon ground sage


Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place a rack in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet.


Rinse the chicken in cold water; pat dry. In a wide bowl or on a plate, season the flour with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Dredge each chicken piece through the flour so it's fully coated, tap against the bowl to shake off excess flour and set aside. Discard the flour.


Here comes the part kids like best: Crush the cornflakes by placing them in a big resealable plastic bag, carefully pressing the bag to push out the air. Seal up the bag (with as little air inside as possible) and run over the flakes with a rolling pin. Open the bag and pour the crushed flakes into a wide bowl or onto a plate.


In a large bowl (big enough to dredge the chicken pieces), mix the buttermilk, mustard, cayenne pepper, paprika and sage. Give each floured chicken piece a good buttermilk bath and then roll in the cornflake crumbs.


Arrange the chicken pieces on the rack and place in the hot oven. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, lower the heat to 375 degrees and cook for another 25 to 30 minutes, until cooked through and crispy. The juices should run clear when the meat is pierced with a knife. Serve with Easy Greens.


Per serving: Calories 520; Fat 22 g (Sat. 6 g; Mono. 9 g; Poly. 5 g); Cholesterol 136 mg; Sodium 1,040 mg; Carbohydrate 41 g; Fiber 1.5 g; Protein 40 g


Photograph by Con Poulos


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The Lando Society...so awesome because it actually exists...

Billy D errr Lando Calrissian is getting some run at the Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle.





I can't make this up folks. http://www.thelandosociety.org/

As long as we're mentioning Billy D Williams....

MJ Reviews Texans/49ers

Texans slaughter the 49ers 30-7. Here's a brief recap/review of the game.

This Sign works on SO many levels....

From a golfing perspective, who licks their balls?  That's what a ball washer is for.

Sports Illustrated Crushed Craig James

Apparently Sports Illustrated does not think much of Craig James as a college football analyst.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/richard_deitsch/08/22/collegefootball.television/index.html?sct=cf_wr_a1

Am I appalled that someone went on Craig James Wiki page and said he killed 5 hookers while at SMU? Well AM I !!!???

http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2011/7/19/2282724/the-curious-index-7-19-2011

Punk vs Austin on Twitter!

A Young Punk Meeting Austin

CM Punk and Steve Austin got fans riled up on Twitter after the two went back and forth with some friendly banter. Austin wrote to Zack Ryder that he shouldn't put a lime in a beer after Ryder talked about drinking Bud Light Lime. Punk replied that the lime is used "to make it not taste like piss" and that beer is "still poison." Austin replied with the following remark: "you oughta mind your own business…stay focused on Nash and leave the beer drinking to me…Punk." Punk replied to Austin with: "focus is my middle name…Steven." Austin then ended the conversation with the following: "my middle name is Whoop Ass…now go about your business before you step in a big pile of what did I get myself into now??"

Here is the full Twitter wrestling match...
 

Ryder - @SteveAustinBSR I won't drink BLL tonight. What do you recommend?
Austin - @ZackRyder just go with regular Bud Light. Good beer. You'll thank me tomorrow....and it's cooler than BLL.
Ryder - @SteveAustinBSR Can I put a lime in the Bud Light?
Austin - @ZackRyder why HELL NO you can't put a lime in the damn beer!!!
Punk (responding to above tweet) - To make it not taste like piss. It's still poison.
Austin - @CMPunk you oughta mind your own business...stay focused on Nash and leave the beer drinking to me...Punk.
Punk - @SteveAustinBSR focus is my middle name...Steven.
Austin - @CMPunk my middle name is Whoop Ass...now go about your business before you step in a big pile of what did I get myself into now??
Jericho - "It's so cute reading @CMPunk and @SteveAustinBSR 's lil cyber b---h
Punk - @IAmJericho Yeah. Way more entertaining than you and Miz.
Styles - @CMPunk and @SteveAustinBSR can we move this twitter war to a slightly larger stage? Perhaps WrestleMania?
Regal - @SteveAustinBSR and @CMPunk Please just fight and get it over with.

Who Is The Highest Paid TNA Knockout?

Christy Hemme 

Mickie James

The August 2011 issue of the UK based wrestling magazine Power Slam reports that there is a sizable pay discrepancy among the female performers of TNA Wrestling. The magazine states that Mickie James and Christy Hemme are the highest-paid female talent in the organization: each earn more than $100,000 per year. Meanwhile, the rest of TNA's female wrestlers and personalities (Angelina Love, Brooke Tessmacher, Cookie, Jackie, Madison Rayne, ODB, Rosita, Sarita, SoCal Val, Tara, Traci Brooks, Velvet Sky and Winter) earn far less: $600 per appearance or less.
 

Karen Jarrett's salary is not stated, but the magazine indicates that she commands an above average fee.
 

Velvet Sky

Brooke Tessmacher

James and Hemme command the highest salaries because both were high-profile performers in WWE and thus are more valuable than the other women due to their name recognition. Though the magazine does not indicate which female talent earns more, it is noted that both make a similar low six-figure amount per year. Hemme, however, solely works televised events whereas James additionally appears on the company's live event tour.  

Hemme's reported salary has drawn criticism from fans and colleagues who feel it's exorbitant for a non-wrestling female personality. The Honky Tonk Man claimed last year that her contract renewal with TNA last year was for three years at an annual rate of $175,000. He also said that Eric Bischoff, a huge supporter of the former WWE Diva and Playboy cover girl, helped Hemme obtain the high-end deal.
 

Angelina Love

Traci Brooks

Reports of Hemme's salary last year reportedly upset some of her female co-workers.
 

At the maximum second-tier rate, a TNA Knockout who appeared on every single television and pay-per-view event over the course of a calender year, 64 in all, would garner $38,400 at most. TNA solely covers airfare, leaving talent to cover all other expenses including lodging, wardrobe and medical. There is also no downside guarantee, thus meaning talent only get paid when they are used. And while the company holds numerous non-televised events, each tour features a rotation of two to five female performers.
 

Velvet Sky, who is arguably the organization's top homegrown female star, is believed to be earning the maximum rate of the second-tier salary cap. Her contract renewal with TNA last year reportedly called for her salary to be bumped from $300 per appearance to $600. However, she is an exception to the rule on salary hikes for female talent. Gail Kim, Awesome Kong and Shelly Martinez (Salinas) have all publicly stated that they left TNA because organization officials denied their requests for a pay raise.

Angelina Love - Knockouts Champion - $600/Show - $38,400/Year

Brooke Tessmacher & Tara - Knockouts Tag-Team Champions - $1,200/Show - $76,800/Year

Brooke Tessmacher - Best Ass In The World - $600/Show - $38,400/Year

The Beautiful People Put TNA Knockouts On The Map!

I think this is a total joke. How can the girl that interviews the wrestlers backstage make $100,000 while the top female wrestlers are only making $600 per show and at most $38,400 per year? Honestly, does anyone watch TNA to see Christy Hemme or Mickie James? No offense to either of them but I wouldn't even notice if they were both fired tomorrow. The two reasons I watch TNA are Velvet Sky and now Brooke Tessmacher! And sadly I make more than each of them. Hey, do you think that means I have a chance at marrying either of them? hehe.