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Chief Kickingstallionsims Fills Out His Dance Card
In case you've forgotten, Alabama State won the SWAC this year, which means that their 7-foot-1 center, Chief Kickingstallionsims, has made it to the NCAA Tournament at last. Look out, Rick Pitino....
Tar Holes. Semi Heels. Talk.
Here is your North Carolina/Florida State open thread. ACC semi-final showdown. [Yahoo!]...
It's March Madness For Mascots, Too
"[W]ith 7 seconds left and New Mexico State leading 70-69, Utah State's mascot, 'Big Blue' the bull, confronted New Mexico State's 'Pistol Pete' cowboy mascot and ripped off his fake mustache." [ESPN.com...
The Entrepreneurs, At Least, Didn't Need Overtime
We've enjoyed Syracuse's little run as much as anyone - well, maybe more than Jay Bilas, who seems more in need of a bj than usual - but then along came capitalism to make it faintly annoying....
What <em>Is</em> The Matter With Kansas?
Resolved, by the Kansas state senate: that KU no longer be required to play teams in March whose name starts with the letter "B." [Cake Rocks The Party]...
Pat Burrell Says Thank You From The Bottom Of His Dong
Just like Trevor Hoffman did after leaving San Diego, Pat Burrell took out an ad to say goodbye to the fans who booed the crap out of him for most of his career....
It's Still Much Cooler Than The Rayhawk
On April 14, Tampa Bay Rays' fans will receive a handsome fake championship ring to commemorate their loss to the Phillies in the 2008 World Series. [Walkoff Walk]...
Roger Federer And Dowdy-Looking Woman To Become Parents
"This is a dream come true for us. We love children and we are looking forward to being parents for the first time." [AP]...
In No Way Should The Yankees Be Worried By This
CC Sabathia gives up three singles, a double and a two-run homer by Gary Sheffield in two innings against the Tigers. His spring ERA: 12.27. [New York Daily News]...
Geno Hayes Will Wear His Helmet From Now On
Tampa Bay special teamer Geno Hayes is doing fine, even though his 19-year-old girlfriend stabbed him in the head with scissors—then again in the neck with a real knife. The second stabbing shows dedication. [TampaBayOnline]...
Anthony Brock Makes His Grandma Proud
Alabama point guard Anthony Brock almost didn't play against Tennessee on Sunday, because on Saturday he was at his grandmother's funeral. Naturally, he had to be the hero and win it at the buzzer....
Buccaneers Release Famous Country Duo
Brooks and Dunn are done in Tampa Bay! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ... wait. I don't get it. [Mass Hysteria]...
CC Sabathia Smuggles Small Child Into Spring Training
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....
Alabama High School Basketball Bedlam
The massive Tuesday night brawl between Montgomery's G.W. Carver High School and Valley High resulted multiple arrests, multiple ejections, and still no winner. Video after the jump....
Jeff Garcia Still Being Treated Like Red-Headed Quarterback
Tampa Bay has officially told him that their plans for the future do not include the 39-year-old quarterback: "It is disappointing because I enjoyed the atmosphere and the team environment in that locker room." [ESPN]...
Examining Jon Gruden's Unhealthy Obsession With Tim Tebow
Jon Gruden has only been out of football for a month, technically, but he's already having trouble adjusting. Case in point: This rather remarkable interview he did with the Sun-Sentinel on Sunday....
When You Play South Alabama, You Better Bring A Monitor
Look....all South Alabama coach Ronnie Arrow wants is a replay review of the last-second shot that just sunk his team, and if he doesn't get it then he just might murder your face....
So Did Dre Kirkpatrick Just Sign With The Atlanta Braves?
National Signing Day jumps the shark on Wednesday as Gadsden High cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick plays Three-Card Monte with caps from Texas, Alabama and ... the Braves?...
Tyra Banks Drops Jonesboro High Dance Team Like They're Hot
You remember the Jonesboro High Dance Team, those wacky teenagers from Georgia whose provocative halftime routine got them banned by the school district? Now they've been canceled by Tyra Banks....
Without Eternal Vigilance, It Could Happen Outside Of Your City College Women's Softball Practice
Santa Barbara police arrested a "middle-aged male" for masturbating in the parking lot where the Santa Barbara City College softball team was practicing. Carl Monday is not amused....