Update: Apparently, Time Warner also promoted yesterday's Celtics/Knicks matchup as a Chris Duhon and Shelden Williams reunion. If you see anymore evidence of pro-Duke bias from your TV's program guide, please forward because that's really weird.

The group doesn't have a name yet — Redick mentioned "Sub-Par," "Afterthought," and "No-Profits" as possibilities — but they have their first single. Or most of it, anyway.

The chorus has been written and the first verse and the direction we're heading on the song has to deal with ‘waste management,'" Redick elaborated.

The song is called, of course, "Waste Management," and he hopes to release it by the end of the year, with an album to follow. May I suggest some potential titles?

•Dukiestyle
•Get Benched Or Die Tryin'
•Please Redick Don't Miss 'em
•Fear Of A White Two-Guard
•Suckonia
•Life After Duke
•It's Dark And Orlando Is Hot

Orlando Magic's JJ Redick Releasing Rap Album [AllHipHop.com]

Seyward Darby is a Duke alum — a former reporter and editor for the school's newspaper The Chronicle, actually — but she doesn't consider herself a super-fan. In fact she can understand why Duke draws so many haters due to its elitist reputation and its tony Carolina Piedmont zip code. But, she says, there comes a point when healthy, competitive bashing turns ugly:

There's the classic "This is Why Duke Sucks" YouTube video that has received more than 1.6 million hits—and boasts lyrics about one Duke player being a "bitch" and another having a "dude's face all on [his] balls." Or the more recent (and explicit) video, "Greg Paulus—'I Kissed a Boy,'" which mocks Duke's senior guard for, among other things, enjoying the taste of men's sweat. Or another video about Paulus ("Tea Bag: A Greg Paulus Tribute"), posted by user TarHeel32Blue, which shows several clips of the guard near or between the legs of other players.

But the abuse this Blue Devil class receives pales in comparison to the abuse J.J. Redick received:

Exhibit A, however, is the cascade of homophobia directed at superstar three-point shooter J.J. Redick during his years in Durham. In 2004, N.C. State guard Scooter Sherrill said publicly that, after Redick shot threes, he had "his hand up like he's gay or something." A quick perusal of Redick's Wikipedia history reveals dozens of now-deleted comments like, "J.J. Redick is a confirmed homo sexual" with whom it's rumored "coach K made sexual arrangements." A notorious photo snapped during a game shows a Duke fan with a "JJ is Redickulous" sign standing unsuspectingly next to a Maryland supporter who adds "-ly gay" with his own poster. The New York Times wrote about the cheers of "Brokeback Mountain" often shouted at him during games, and you can still find photos on Tarheeltimes.com that show Redick's face superimposed on images from the movie.

So, remember, when you root for Binghamton's Bad Newz Bearcats to heroically upset the Blue Devils in Greensboro: Just because some players on Duke might be romantically interested in men doesn't mean they're bad people.

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Devilish [TNR]

Lake Mary, Fla., woman Vanessa Lopez used to "date" Redick — that is to say, she held his head while he cried and read her his poetry — and is now involved in a legal dispute with the Magic "guard." And now she is feeling the wrath of the text message.

Vanessa Lopez said she is afraid for her life because of harassing phone calls and text messages from David Redick. "The victim has received multiple phone calls, threatening in nature, offensive in nature. Pretty much that's all we know so far," Lake Mary police officer Mike Connely said.

We appreciate that Redick is using his brother to harass a former girlfriend; after all, what are brothers for? We're assuming the "legal dispute" involves proper possession of the fishnets.

Woman: J.J. Redick's Brother Threatened Me [Local6]

But, as would be expected, it was his DUI arrest back in June that truly pushed Redick to the next level. The mug shot was the most amazing part, of course — oh, JJ, that collar — but the details of the arrest led to considerable more mirth, particularly countless shooting-percentage-as-BAC jokes.

And that was why we'll always remember the original post, because we did something different with that one: We didn't even bother making a joke. It was the first time we knew that whatever we came up with wouldn't even be remotely as hysterical as what you guys came up with in the comments ... and we were generously rewarded. The comments on the Redick story a non-stop stream of hilarity. Our personal favorite remains, "Those Zimas will F you up." (Oh, and he just pled guilty to this today.)

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A couple of weeks ago, we told you about JJ Redick's appearance on the cover of NCAA College Hoops 2K7. Well, it turns out, it's much worse than you thought: They're actually doing the whole mo-cap suit thing to simulate his movements.

We've always assumed this whole having athlete-movements-simulated-for-video-game thing (David Ortiz, Dwyane Wade) was more a photo op than anything. And now we desperately hope so. Otherwise, NCAA College Hoops 2K7 is gonna be the most boring goddamned video game we've ever played. Though we will enjoy the special Propped Collar Turbo button.

By the way, that rim must be about seven-and-a-half feet tall.

JJ Redick Interview [IGN]
Next Up ... Gran Turismo [Deadspin]

Over the weekend, the NBA had its Rookie Photo Shot, which features various NBA pups posing in various manly poses, except for JJ Redick, who of course looks like he's auditioning for the Rock Chalk Dance Team.

There's a right way and a wrong way to pose for your rookie picture, and J.E. Skeets has your complete rundown. Remember, a fake brick wall background is ideal, and if you can somehow fit in a trampoline, you're golden.

How To Take The Perfect Rookie Portrait [The Basketball Jones]
NBA Rookie Gallery [NBA.com]

(For more J.E. Skeets goodness, check out Kissing Suzy Kolber today.)

But we will confess that we find it strange that the NCAA College Hoops 2K7 video game cover boy this year is none other than JJ Redick, everybody's favorite DWI-ing long-distance specialist. Putting a guy with an arrest so recently on his record seems unusual; that it's perhaps the least popular collegiate athlete — nationally, at least — in recent memory makes the decision almost masochistic.

To quote from a reader: "This game is very realistic. J. J. starts the game with a 97% shooting accuracy. If a collision is detected between himself and an opposing player, it drops to 67%. If the refs don't blow the whistle, it drops to 24%." To that we might add: When you use the special "Turbo Zima" function, his shooting percentage blows out to a wobbly .11.

JJ Redick Named College Hoops 2K7 Cover Athlete [Joystiq]
Court Appearance For Redick Delayed Until August 29 [SI.com]
JJ Redick ... DUI. Seriously [Deadspin]

We have two favorites. First is the description of possible No. 1 pick Andrea Bargnani, who has been compared to Dirk Nowitzki but comes across more like Marcel Lampe (or "Darko Jr.") here. The other: Why, J.J. Redick, obviously.

Where Are They Now? J.J. Redick. The former Blue Devil had set an ACC record for points during his four year college career, and after being drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2006, was unable to produce consistently. The Rockets hoped that Redick would act as insurance in case Tracy McGrady was unable to recover from the injuries he suffered in the 2005-6 season, but Redick couldn't shoot and McGrady couldn't play a game without clutching at his back. J.J. was a fantastic scorer in college, but that can be attributed to the fact he wasn't facing the longer, quicker players in the NBA. Without the ability to score at a high level, he simply faded away. Redick, who now works at Home Depot, did not return a call.

Oh, like you wouldn't hang out at that Home Depot all the time.

What They'll Be Saying About The Class Of 2006, Part I [The City]

(By the way, we want to emphasize this: We do not hate Duke. We've been accused of this, and it's not true. It's just impossible not to make fun of JJ Redick, Coach K, Chris Collins, WoJo, Christian Laettner ... oh, we don't need to go on, do we?)

It's A.J. Daulerio's Cultural Oddsmaker, exclusively here. Email him all your fan mail.

JJ Redick's Fall Out

Trying to stifle a cackle after former Duke guard JJ Redick was arrested for drunk driving is tough to do. But after the Schadenfreude party is over, there's still the requisite bone-picking that needs to be done. I've put on my special handicapping helmet — even though they're not required in Pennsylvania — to calculate the odds on JJ's DUI fallout.

After the jump, the odds.

Prop The Collar

Odds on still being top 10 NBA pick: 2/1

Odds on Redick going to rehab before NBA season: 20/1

Odds on Redick going to rehab in lifetime: 5/1

Odds on Redick going on lam with Dmitri Young while in rehab: 10/1

Odds on Redick falling in love with Dmitri Young while on lam: EVEN

Odds Kanye West blaring on Redick's iPod before drunken U-turn: 3/1

Odds James Blunt blaring on Redick's iPod before drunken U-turn: 1/5

Odds "glassy eyes" cops saw during arrest were all beer-induced: 25/1

Odds Redick loses lucrative shoe endorsement: 2/1

Odds Redick loses lucrative sports bra endorsement: 4/1

Fun With The Over Under

Draft position: 8

Number of times he's recited apology to "friends, family, Duke University, and fans" in bathroom mirror: 12

Number of times JJ Redick's been drunk in his life: 3 1/2

Number of times he's popped ...
... collar: 200
... 1/2 collar: 4
... Duke cheerleader's cherry: 1
... Duke lacrosse player's cherry: 3

Avg. PPG in NBA next season: .11

But there could be more to this Redick story that we had initially anticipated. At Draft wonk site DraftExpress, they're reporting that Redick will be out an extended period of months with a back injury, which, strangely, would make the DUI the least of Redick's problems. The site quotes a "source with close NBA contacts" saying that Redick cancelled a workout because of his back and that the DUI incident "may have been a direct response to frustration over his possible health issues."

Haven't seen any mainstream confirmation of that, but hey, you know how that goes. Meanwhile, another Redick poem:

"My hopes and dreams shattered
by the miscalculation of my own situation"

Oh: And the whole JJ Redick pees on people thing. Here's Free Darko's claim: "A reliable female undergrad source at Duke has told me that it is a well-known fact that he likes to piss on the ladies. It's pretty much understood if he takes you home." This is perhaps the most ridiculous thing we've ever heard, which probably means it's true.

NBA Source: Redick Out For Several Months With Back Injury [DraftExpress]
JJ Redick ... DUI. Seriously [Deadspin]

(UPDATE: Hey, look, JJ loves beer pong!)

Because we have to admit: The J.J. Redick DUI story has just been a gift. A beautiful gift, from heaven, delivered right into our laps. It's a gift that keeps on giving. We had so many jokes, we couldn't even get any of them out; fortunately, you, the Official Most Outstanding Commenters On This Here Interweb, more than took care of us.

But seriously, though: Is there a single athlete in all of sports whose arrest for drunk driving would have provided sports fans more unbridled joy than JJ Redick's? Kobe Bryant? Naw, his story is dark enough already. Barry Bonds? That would just be piling on. It had to be JJ. No one could even pretend not to revel in it. It was really the perfect storm. And the shirt he's wearing in the mug shot ... aw, it's just too good.

In honor of J.J.'s own poetry pretensions, a a little Redick DUI poem, for those who might be up for it. And we'll leave you with another of our favorite comments from earlier today, from Big Daddy Drew.

"I am a leader who happens to coach douchebags. When my players get out onto the road, they're armed not with just Mickey's Malt Liquor or a 40 of Bull Ice. I want you drunk for life. I want you to develop as a drunkard. I want you to develop as a recklessly driving shitbox, and I want you to develop as a whiny little pussy who hangs a yooey to avoid the fuzz. My life isn't about playing games. It's about being a complete tool. That's why my card is American Express."

JJ Redick ... DUI. Seriously. [Deadspin]
JJ Redick Had A Bad Night [Crazy Little Thing Called Blog]

Ladies and gentlemen: J.J. Redick was arrested for a DUI last night. No, really. Police say he "made an illegal U-turn to avoid a license checkpoint" and was then busted for driving impaired. He was released from Durham County Jail around 4 a.m. on a $1000 secured bond.

That's right, folks: JJ Redick — less than a month before the NBA Draft — was arrested for a DUI. And he has a mugshot. We're just gonna let you folks take this over from here. Though, if you're curious, the full mugshot is after the jump.

Redick Arrested, Charged With DWI 11 Eyewitness News]

(Best comment on this so far, by the way, belongs to commenter Footsteps Falco: "Those zimas will f you up..." Ha! So it's known, though, you're all been pretty amazing so far.)

Yes, yes, we know that Duke has been out of the tournament for coming up on a week now, and yes, we know that everybody loves George Mason and that's all that really matters. But that doesn't mean people have satiated their bloodlust for Duke hatred. Witness, this video from a bored student having fun with MySpace. Whether or not you think it's all right to cry, it should be the final piece of the puzzle for you, allowing you to release your Duke hate and get back to your normal life. Until next November, anyway.

Jesse's Videos [MySpace]
Read 'Em And Weep [Sports Guy's World]

So which side are you on? Do you admire Duke's J.J. Redick and (especially) Gonzaga's Adam Morrison for their outbursts last night? Do you see that as examples of their passion and pride? Or do you think their weeping is a symptom of weakness, a sign of a weak disposition? Do you think they're wimps? Does it tell you more about them than you wanted to know?

We will say this: If Adam Morrison is planning on turning pro and wants to impress the professional scouts ... it will probably wise in the future to find a way to curb the crying while the game is still going on.

There Is Crying In Basketball [11 Outlawed Epithets]
If I Just Lost Like That, I Might Do More Than Cry [The Sports Pulse]
Wow [Complete Sports]

But this moving picture, from Redonkulous Links, still cracks us up every time we look at it. For the record, we do not, in fact, believe that Coach K eats children. Though if he did, this is probably how he would do it.

Just to complete the anti-Dukeness, here's a look as to why J.J. Redick is so darned unpopular, in case you needed it in list form.

But enjoy the game(s) tonight. Billy Packer, Jim Nantz and Duke. Gonna be great.

10 Reason Why You Hate JJ Redick [ArmchairGM]
Back That Azz Up [Redonkulous Links]

Yes, the shocker. Most of you are probably familiar with the shocker by now, but we've noticed a significant increase in its implementation of late. We're not sure why; maybe people are just doing the whole "Hook 'Em Horns" thing all wrong? Of course, it warrants consideration that Redick — who has never struck us as the hippest cat — might not have realized he was giving the shocker sign and just thought he was signalling "three!" We would not put it past him.

"Shocker" [Urban Dictionary]
Just Another Boring Day In Sports [YAYSports!]
The Daily Quickie [ESPN]

And we thought the USC girl celebrating a Texas touchdown would've been the best photo of the week? Never underestimate the cleverness of a sneaky Terrapin fan.

UPDATE: Yes, I know I spelled Redick wrong. Yes, I now know this photo is from last year. Yes, I know the USC photo was posted yesterday. Tipsters are proving to be both helpful and hurtful. Please continue. And the photo will stay up because it's funny. But thanks to Saved By the Blog for the input. There's your cookie. We now return to the royal 'we'.

Redick matched up against Tucker
JJ schooled the motherfucker
Barnes vs. Coach K
K ruined his day
The Longhorns look like suckers

Not to go all Dick Vitale on you, but what an incredible performance from Duke today. Texas probably has more talent, 1 through 5, but Duke's just better. They move the ball better, their offense is crisper, and that Redick fella, like it or not (and I'm guessing not), is pretty good. It hasn't gone final yet, but he's over 40 points. It is a Blue Devil romp.