October 24, 2008 – Deciding to listen to Tim McCarver blather his way through World Series commentary on TV or turning the sound down and listening to the dulcet, confused tones of Joe Morgan on the radio is like choosing between swallowing broken glass or sliding down a razor blade hill - both choices hurt. More »
Pre-gaming: SEC Ref Gave the Business
October 24, 2008 – Photo from Pac-10 Poon[Editor's note: This will be a regular Friday feature at PlayboyU. It's molded after BDD's Jamboroo.]Big news around college football refereeing circles this week was the ref who threw a shoulder and knocked South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia right the fuck out.It's really funny. More »
Get Out Of Splitsville and Come On Home
October 24, 2008 – This series was not going to be a sweep. People put so much pressure on themselves and on the Phillies that most news outlets were calling game one of a seven-game series a must win. More »
Buzz: Manny and K-Rod not Worth it to Mets
October 24, 2008 – …it’s early, but the buzz around baseball suggests Francisco Rodriguez could ask for up to a five-year contract, while Manny Ramirez could seek up to five as well…though there is question that either will reach that level… More »
The Roundup: Avert Your Eyes from the Stock Market
October 24, 2008 – Good morning Heather Graham! … funny photos … your obligatory Friday morning economic doom-and-gloom read … hey, thanks man! … More »
Random Ramblings After a World Series Game One Victory
October 23, 2008 – I spent a good portion of the game last night on my couch with my hands on my head, pulling my hair out. And the Phils were winning. It's reached a point where the fan in me is really bursting through. More »
Putridity Poll: J.T. O’Sullivan vs. Ryan Fitzpatrick in Battle of the Foul QBs
October 23, 2008 – Filed under: 49ers, Bengals, NFL FansIt isn't an easy ride to the life of cheerleaders, Gatorade showers and making it rain. Sometimes, you always seem to be sacked out on the turf, wondering where it all went wrong. More »
And starting at outside linebacker, Lindsey from Delta Gamma
October 23, 2008 – Mike Leach, who has built an offensive juggernaut at Texas Tech with his innovative spread and pass-happy offense, hasn't exactly been able to get a stud kicker to Lubbock.So, fuck it, let's bring in the halftime entertainment to kick.Having already gone through two kickers — More »
The Roundup: Hamlin’s Expensive Tires Boosted
October 23, 2008 – So we love Penelope Cruz. So what? … 27 states are in recession, with 14 more on the cusp … the more Starbucks a country has, the bigger its financial problems … More »
Speed Read: Phils Win Game 1, Free Tacos For All
October 23, 2008 – With a runner on and one out in the first inning of Game 1 of the World Series at Tropicana Field last night, Chase Utley attempted to push a bunt through the vacant left side of the infield but it went foul. More »
Selig Must be Nervous: LCS Ratings Down, and Now Tampa Has Pushed Boston to the Brink
October 15, 2008 – We’re sure plenty of Boston fans will cling to hope in the ALCS by pointing out that the Red Sox rallied from a 3-1 deficit to defeat Cleveland in last year’s postseason. More »
Q&A: MetsBlog and Minaya on Murphy
October 15, 2008 – Matthew Cerrone, from MetsBlog: Thanks for making time to talk with me, Omar, I really appreciate it. Omar Minaya: Sure no problem, it’s my pleasure, Matt. More »
1000th Post Countdown…The Nine
October 15, 2008 – Does anybody else remember this show? It was this group of (wait for it) nine people who were in a bank during a robbery. I faintly remember seeing an episode or two and recognizing that guy from “Party of Five,” More »
We Meet Again, Penguins…
October 15, 2008 – The scheduling gods have once again blessed us by inserting a Flyers game in between the majestic events of the Phillies postseason. Your girlfriends and wives may or may not agree, but if you're a Flyers fan, odds are you'll be hard pressed to take a night off from sports. More »
Preseason Game Thread: Knicks vs. Sixers- 10-14-08
October 15, 2008 – Our Knicks tip off their first home preseason game tonight at 7:30. The opponent is Shawn Bradley and the Sixers for the second time in a row. The game will be televised on MSG and I'll be watching and providing a recap soon enough. More »
ALCS Game #4: Red Sox vs. Rays, Tuesday 10/14, 7:20 CT
October 15, 2008 – MLB.com Gameday for Red Sox/Rays — game time 7:20 pm CT Today's Starting Pitchers T. WakefieldRed Soxvs.A. SonnanstineRays10-11W-L13-94.13ERA4.38117SO12460BB3725HR21vs. More »
Warriors vs Bucks in China
October 15, 2008 – Update by Fantasy Junkie: I am an idiot. Yi was traded to the Nets this offseason and yet I still think he's on the Bucks. Oh well. I'll leave it up. Just pretend that it's Richard Jefferson in the photo and it's a homecoming for him because he's really Chinese. More »
Hurdle Under Fire — Part 2
October 15, 2008 – Continuing our look at the future of Clint Hurdle as Colorado Rockies manager, we now hear from Rockies CEO Charlie Monfort. Monfort recently spoke with Dave Krieger of the Rocky Mountain News, and offered candid comments on the status of GM Dan O’Dowd and Clint Hurdle heading towards 2009. ... More »
