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The past two days have been so much fun that they've reminded me of nothing if not... groin shots. One long string of groin shots. Now, I know this "too-hot-for-TV" beer ad has made the rounds, but — just like the genre was at the Springfield Film Festival — you simply can't get enough of it. I figured while you're waiting for Sopranos (or, OK if you insist, the NBA Finals), it'll give you something to occupy your time.
Thanks to Will for the chance to pinch-hit this weekend (and to MJD for taking a weekend off — though I look forward to his return next weekend with a renewed appreciation for his abilities). Mostly, thanks to the combination of tipsters, Commenters and readers who made the weekend one of the most enjoyable (if pressure-packed) I have experienced in a long time.
Hope to catch you at DanShanoff.com, where you can find much of this same type of shallow analysis I've given you all weekend on a daily morning basis. Otherwise, enjoy your evenings, and I'll catch you at my place (or at Deadspin in the Comments sections) sometime soon.
— D.S.
Comments
Someone seems to have broken the ESPN.com poll
nicely done, Shanoff. I didn't see one mention of Balk the whole weekend.
*slow clap*
Nothing beats a football in the groin.
Been a pleasure, Dan.
@Len Bias Cocaine Surplus: Hmmm. 289 hasn't been seen in these parts in a while, has he?
Golf claps to Dan for being a substitute Weekend Daddy.
The best part is when the mascot gets hit. The announcer yelling "Stripey, NO!" gets me every time.
Thanks, Dan. Don't catch the Clap.
-Jimmy Dugan
Dan, I'm sorry I missed your weekend at Deadspin, I shall have to get caught up.
Howdy everybody.
@Lady Andrea:
Howdy back at you. Good weekend?
Golf claps to Dan for being a Varsity substitute Weekend Daddy.
Hi Andrea. Welcome home.
Dan, please know that you're going on our preferred substitute request list. Great work.
As for DU!ANers, good evening and hello.
@PeteJäyhawk™: @Yostal®:
Evening Guys.
That'll do, Shanoff ... that'll do.
OK, who isn't watching the East Coast feed of the Sopranos tonight? Just so we can get this out of the way and not have to worry about spoiler alerts if that's the case.
@UkraineNotWeak: @PeteJäyhawk™: thanks guys. Yeah, I had a great weekend. Really busy, but definitely fun.
@Len Bias Cocaine Surplus: Hee hee...I voted Houston for shits and giggles...
Enjoy your Tony Awards party, Shanoff. You'll be missed around these parts.
@chilltown: That could explain it.
@What would Kornheiser do?: They can't beat the high powered Buffalo Bills attack
Never seen one episode of the Sopranos in my life.
Braves/Cubs and bas-ket ball for me.
@Signal to Noise:
I'll be watching the East Coast Sopranos feed.
Did anyone ever determine what Dan Shanoff's real commenter name is on DS?
@Matt_T: Likewise.
@Matt_T: @PeteJäyhawk™:
Make room in that boat for one more.
Evening, DUANers. And good jod, Danny Boy.
So, wait, why is everyone up in arms about a bunch of people who can sing high?
@Burnsy: yeah, y'all can budge over for me as well. If I can stay awake long enough to watch the NBA finals.
@PeteJäyhawk™: I wonder if we'll see anymore fireworks.
Hudson said that wasn't intentional, but it sure looked that way
@Reasonable Doubt for a Reasonable Price:
(rimshot)
@Burnsy: I voted for you in the Ladies poll, so if u fuck this up, I hope the Magic go 0-82 this year(which would give them the 7 seed in the Least).
Evening 'Spinners.
Nice.Job.Dan.
Nugget tasered:
http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/hawks/stories/200...
@Berto:
I thank you and can only promise my best, which, when coming from a Magic and Dolphins fan, means it'll be a bumpy road. Hopefully I brought my St. Louis Cardinals game... you know, wait for everyone to make mistakes and then capitalize on them.
BET's College Hill marathon... on MTV. Thank you, Viacom.
@Burnsy: I, along with Pat Williams, Randy Mueller, Ted Ginn Jr., Tony Battie, and the rest of the Dolphin/ Magic underbelly have faith in you.
Damn it, Oregon State just beat Michigan in Game 1 of their Super Regional 1-0 after getting one hit. One hit. Criminy.
A couple of cars stayed out at Pocono hoping to be out in front if it rains and the race is called at halfway.
A few laps ago, the broadcast crew commented they couldn't make it, and at that same time, they all came to pit road.
Nice planning.
@Berto:
Alan Ogg and Chris Jent will be making sweeping endorsements on my behalf.
@Matt_T: Fuck it. Just keep Denver athletes sequestered during the off season. Nightlife means bad things happen to them.
Dan Shanoff is the balls.
@What would Kornheiser do?: I think I'll take Hendrick's engineers over Wally in these matters; it looks like it will work out for Gordon.
I love Pocono, I know I'm in the minority, but I'll take any track that isn't a cookie cutter mile and a half high bank.
@Hank Scorpio: Well, son of a bitch...
And I agree, but they could stand to loose 100 miles.
Don't forget John Offerdahl, Tony Paige, Nick Anderson, Fred Banks, Gordon Giricek, Scott Skiles, Richmond Webb, Jarvis Williams,etc.
@What would Kornheiser do?: I think pretty much all NASCAR races are too long. Way too many races with long periods in the middle where they just cruise; Michigan is a perfect example.
@Berto:
I can't figure out if I'm crying from laughter or from the sadly enourmous list of names we could continue to roll off for days.
@Hank Scorpio: Actually, Michigan is fine because it is only three hours (TV).
[waits for beer cans]
@What would Kornheiser do?: Three hour nap.
How many South Florida people do we have?
@Burnsy: Still liveblogging the Sopranos tonight? Or have you switched to the Tony Awards due to peer pressure?
@llpvol:
I'll be live-blogging as best I can. We'll see how it goes.