ooh lala... I love me some golf.

Bradly Keegan has geeked his way into my ohh lala hot spot. Jeeezzzzz you drive for show, put for doe hotty. Take that PGA Championship!

Nader the Hater

Ralph Nader, infamous and infinite Green Party presidential candidate, is attempting to clip the system of athletic scholarships.

Nader’s “League of Fans” (insert gagging noises here) is a group aimed at reforming sports. The group argues that by clipping student athlete scholarships, the “win-at-all-costs” mentality will reduce in high school.

…There are so many ignorant things in this equation I might lose it...

The ultimate point of sports is WINNING… if even Mr. Sheen can figure that concept out, I’m not sure that’s saying much for you. Real athletes compete. Sports aren’t just some children’s pastime to them: they are their life. They breathe, eat, think, sleep their sport to work towards the caliber of a college-level athlete. IF they train themselves enough to make it to collegiate athletics, they bring their school glory, recognition, school spirit, and hopefully, championships. So they get tuition paid for in many cases. I can see the annoyance for some, but after what they contribute, I would argue that they have earned it.

Nader, at first I was dumbfounded at why you would propose such a moronic idea. Then I learned you went to Princeton and Harvard. For being such a smarty-pants you sure aren’t that wise… or maybe you’re just bitter? I realize you didn’t have even mediocre athletics at your universities of choice, but no need to ruin the exuberant chaos of a football Saturday or a March Madness bracket for the rest of us.

So, on that note, please quit being a poor sport just because you didn’t win in college and still can’t win now (or score by the looks of it)… was that below the belt? Oops. My apologies.

What Goes Around....

Interesting. Yes, that is Roethlisberger on bottom.

Forcier Leaving Michigan

Boo. Hoo. As a U of M student and fan, I am not disappointed in the slightest.

Tate, who came to Michigan from San Diego, had a brief shining moment in 2009 when he started on as a “true freshman” the team. After injury, academic probation and less than stellar performance on the field, though, Denard Robinson took over, leaving Tate to ride the pine. Even when Robinson was temporarily injured in the Wolverines’ 2010 season, Freshman Devin Gardner was put in over Tate. And Forcier’s reaction? To sit on the sidelines, head down and covered in a towel, pouting like a little bitch boy. After the game, he commented to the press, "All you need to know is I'm out." Newsflash Tate: this isn’t T-ball where all the little boys get equal playing time. This is Big Ten, Michigan Football: you earn the right to a spot on the field. Grow up.

In a press release explaining his leave, Tate commented, “The last few weeks I worked extremely hard to catch back up. I really wanted to stay. I was not giving up on Michigan, but in the end, it was made clear they had given up on me.”

First of all: out of two YEARS at Michigan he decided to finally try hard in the last few WEEKS. Riiiight. Second of all, don’t play it like Michigan just dropped and abandoned you for no reason. You weren’t bringing it on the field, you publically humiliated the program with your puss-face attitude in reaction to not starting, and you were lazy in your attempts in student athlete classes (not exactly the most strenuous of workloads). Oh, and did I mention BOTH of your older brothers were forced to switch colleges due to their football faux paus’ as well? Interesting how history has a tendency to repeat itself…

Take a look in the mirror Tate: it’s not always someone else’s fault.

And the Strapping Jock Award Goes To...

This month's Strapping Jock would fit right in at the recent Golden Globes with all the awards that he has won...21-year-old Cam Newton, starting quarterback of the Auburn Tigers, not only won the coveted Heisman Trophy last year AND the 2010 Associated Press College Football Player of the Year award, but was also just named the winner of the Manning Award, which is presented by organizers of the Sugar Bowl to the top quarterback in the nation. To top off these highly impressive awards, Newton also led his Tigers to a 14-0 season that culminated in an exhilarating 22-19 victory over Oregon in the BCS championship game. Newton threw 30 touchdowns, almost 3,000 yards, and rushed nearly 1,500 yards this season. WOW. And did we even mention what he looks like? At 6'6'' and 250 pounds, Cam Newton is a LOT to be desired. Not only do the ladies love him, but we hear that Brett Favre and Favre's agent Bus Cook are chasing him down in hopes of representing him when he enters the NFL. Let's all just hope that Favre doesn't taint our beautiful strapping jock as he emerges into the real world...

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Tips to Watching Football – Part 3

Understanding the running game/who’s to blame if the run gets stuffed? Watch the helmet of the lead blocker!

Football 101: A running back (RB) is the guy who gets the ball from the Quarterback and tries to run (rush) down field. The lead blocker is the player running running ahead of the ball carrier (usually the fullback or lineman) to clear a path for the runner. The RB follows the lead blocker and keys on that guy's helmet.

Famous Running Backs: Emmitt Smith, Tiki Barber, OJ Simpson

What to watch: If the lead blocker’s helmet is outside the body of the defender he’s blocking, the RB needs to run to the outside. If the lead blocker’s helmet is inside the body of the defender, the RB needs to run to the inside. If the helmet was outside the defender, but the RB cut to the inside, then the RB f-ed up. If the RB cuts to the correct side and gets stuffed then the blocker f-ed up (ineffective block).

Tips to Watching Football – Part 2

Is the defense playing zone or man-to-man? Just watch the cornerback’s hips/ass!

Football 101: A cornerback (CB) is a defensive player that typically covers the wide receiver (WR). Generally the CB runs down the field (with the WR) and tries to prevent the WR from catching the ball. Sometimes referred to as the “secondary” (defensive players that are not on or near the line of scrimmage (not defensive linesman or linebackers).

Famous CBs: Deion Sanders, Charles Woodson. and Asante Samuel

What to watch: The CBs hips/butt.

Butt is towards the sideline = ZONE (will try to funnel his man to the inside of the field).

Hips square to the WR/angled toward the middle of the field = man-to-man (will try to force the WR to the outside/sideline).

Tips to Watching Football – Part 1

Do you ever wonder how football people are able to call football plays before they happen? It turns out a lot of plays can be determined by either watching the players helmets or their butts. Today’s tip is regarding how to determine if the offense is going to run or pass.

Is the play going to be a run or a pass? Watch the helmets of the Offensive linemen once the ball is snapped!

Football 101: The offense linemen are the offensive players squatting at the line of scrimmage. This includes the Center (guy in front of the Quarterback) 2 Guards (guys on either side of the center), and 2 Tackles (guys who flank the guards/guys on the end).

What to watch #1: Pre-snap stance of left tackle. If he’s low with his hand on the ground =most likely a run play. If he’s standing taller with no hand on the ground = likely to be a pass play.

= run play = pass play


What to watch #2: The height of the offensive linemen’s helmets once the ball is snapped. If their helmets rise up (dropping back into pass protection) = pass play. If they stay low (run-blocking) = running play.

Watch Out Kris, Here Comes Kim

While the rumors have been swirling for quite some time, Kim Kardashian has finally decided to come out with the news that she is “just dating” New Jersey Nets forward. While she blew off the questioning press with such a nonchalant answer, her mother was also recently quoted saying, “I usually don’t meet them until she gets serious and, so far, she hasn’t brought him around.” While the two stories seem to match up, then comes the kicker (insert dramatic ‘DUM DUM DUM’ here): apparently on Friday Kris is going to get to meet the entire Kardashian gang over dinner.

Now, while I am sure that none of us are exactly shocked by this news, I think that we all should be concerned by the fact that Kim has started dating a new one. I mean, the girl treats her mostly athlete exes about as kindly as Scott treats Kourtney (i.e. the term “kind” can hardly even be used in the topic unless serious sarcasm and/or ignorance is involved).

Let’s take a look at her track record:
Ex #1: Damon Thomas.
- Ok, so he’s not an athlete, but that is beside the point. Thomas went on record after their divorce claiming that Kim was a lying “fame whore” and plastic surgery-loving cheater. According to Thomas, Kim used him to finance her shopping, lipo and a boob job only to turn around and cheat on him with “multiple guys”.


Ex #2: Reggie Bush.
- According to sources, the “final” split came about because Kim was “too into the whole Hollywood thing” and wouldn’t take any time away from her own endeavors to spend any time with Reggie.

Ex #3: Miles Austin.
- Please read EX #2. Again, apparently Kim couldn’t make time for Miles in her oh-so-hectic schedule. I completely understand putting your career first – more power to you on that one sister – but if you cannot find time for a relationship even in the beginning honeymoon phase, you should probably do both of you a favor and not get into one in the first place. DUH.

As the saying goes, history repeats itself. So unless Kris is looking for a very occasional booty call (because apparently that is all she will have time for), he might as well not waste his time. Kim: love you, love Keeping up with the Kardashians, but please: spare this poor boy.


Kardashian’s are Forward Thinkers?
Kris is a forward for the Nets. Lamar is a forward for the Lakers. Taking it too far? ... That's fine...

More importantly, who would marry Evelyn Lozada?!?!

This trashy bitch is clearly spending WAAAAYYYY too much time with her 15 year old daughter. So much time in fact that she seems to forget she's an ADULT. Watching the Real Basketball Wives is like watching Jersey Shore - you feel bad for the people that actually go on the show but you can't help but watch so you can laugh at them... along with the rest of the country.

Then again, after Chad Ochocinco's dating show, it seems the two might be just trashy enough for one another!

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Who would marry Big Ben?!

So, rumors are swirling that Ben Roethlisberger is engaged to be married. What kind of trashy chick agrees to marry a professional athlete that has been accused of raping women twice?! Ashley Harlan, a Pittsburgh native, is allegedly that girl. Ashley, I just hope he does better than Tiger!

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Michigan Football's Next Coach...

So with the news coming yesterday that Rich Rod was fired as the head football coach, Michigan begins yet another period of transition and uncertainty. Will the new coach keep the spread offense? Will players like Big Ten Offensive MVP Denard Robinson, who specifically fit Rodriguez's offense, transfer out of the program? Is the next coach going to be a 'Michigan Man' or another outsider? The clear favorite by everyone, Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh, appears to be destined for the NFL, so what other options are being looked at? Here are some of the more popular options being thrown about:

Brady Hoke, current San Diego St. Head Coach: He's a former Michigan assistant, and he himself said that being the coach of Michigan would be his dream job. He's built winners at both Ball St. and San Diego St., but not being a 'big name' and not proving himself at a bigger school has made him an unpopular option to many people wanting a quick turnaround in Ann Arbor.

Gary Patterson, TCU head coach: If Michigan wants to improve their awful (awful, awful, awful, awful...you get the idea) defense, this would be a great hire for Michigan. TCU is just coming off a Rose Bowl victory, and has had one of the best defenses around for the last five years. If this was a year ago, I'd say Michigan would have a better shot. But now that TCU is going to the Big East, Patterson probably is in no rush to leave. He already has a big-time program, and is right in the middle of talent-rich Texas. He also doesn't have very many connections to Michigan, so this is a long-shot.

Les Miles, LSU head coach: Contrary to many beliefs, Miles was interested in the Michigan job the last time Michigan was looking for a new coach, and being a former player at Michigan, he surely still has some degree of fondness for the maize and blue. While LSU fans may go through their up's and down's, he ultimately has proven that he can win and recruit in college football's best conference. Not the most popular option, but I'm sure Michigan fans could live with poaching LSU's head coach.

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Michigan Football

T minus 10 minutes: the University of Michigan will hold a 12:30 pm news conference “to talk about the state of the football program under the direction of head coach Rich Rodriguez."

The conference will be streamed live on MGoBlue.com. Tune in.

GO BLUE.

NFL Playoff Watch: Baltimore Ravens

I know that the Ravens aren't even in first place in their own division, but with the Steelers just falling at home to the Jets and Troy Polamalu injured yet again, I feel like the Ravens are coming into the playoffs with a little bit momentum than any team besides the Falcons and Patriots right now. Plus they just recorded a nice win over a red-hot Saints team this past Sunday, and has lost its four games this year by a combined sixteen points. Like the Falcons, this team has talent at the key positions, with burgeoning star QB Joe Flacco, RB Ray Rice (and Le'Ron McClain when he's healthy again), Anquan Boldin, and Todd Heap. They also still have that rock-solid defense, led by longtime buddies Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, which is a must for making a deep playoff run. Ultimately, this team has a great mixture of experience and young talent, and have been in every game they have played this year. I know that the last time the Ravens won a Super Bowl, they weren't that fun to watch. Actually, I wouldn't even put fun in the same sentence as that team, which seemed to win 12-3 every week. But this team has the playmakers on both sides of the ball, and I don't think anyone, including the Pats or the Falcons, would want to play this team come playoff time. I mean, do you really want this coming after your QB?



On the other hand, I'm not so sure how I feel about a team that gave its' Ed Block Courage Award to Donte' Stallworth, the same guy who drunkenly ran over and killed someone a year ago. But that's another story for another time.

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NFL Playoff Watch: Atlanta Falcons

Now we're gonna take a look at the Atlanta Falcons, the only other team tied with as good a record as the Pats. This team may not be blowing everyone out like the Pats have been recently, but make no mistake, this team is incredibly talented. Every offensive skill position has one of the best players at their position with Matty Ice at QB, Michael Turner at RB, Roddy White at WR, and Tony Gonzalez at tight end. But this team isn't just about a few talented big-timers. The defense has been strong all year, only giving up more than 30 points twice, and it says something when a team has gone on the road and beaten the defending champs in the Saints. There is no doubt that Matt Ryan is starting to develop into a stud quarterback in his third year. The only thing holding this team back from the top spot is depth. They probably have better individual players than the Pats, but the Pats can seemingly put any player in and keep on moving (besides Brady). What happens if Roddy White gets injured? Not a pleasant fans for any Falcons fans, so I'll finish up by giving them something happy to think about:



Awwww yeaaaaaaa the dirty bird.

If Atlanta blows out New Orleans next week on Monday Night, they would prove that they are playing as well as anyone, including the Patriots.

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NFL Playoff Watch: New England Patriots...

Heading into the last three weeks of the NFL season, some teams are starting to separate themselves from the pack and appear destined for the playoffs. Starting with the one team that has already clinched a playoff spot, here is all you need to know about the New England Patriots:



Studly looking pictures of Tom Brady aside (because I'm definitely not kidding about this), the Patriots have clearly looked like the most dominant team in the NFL since they destroyed the Jets 45-3 and then followed that up with a 36-7 annihilation of the Bears yesterday. The offense is clicking on all cylinders with Tom Brady's partner in crime Deion Branch returning to New England, and former Jets castoff Danny Woodhead has been one of the surprises of the season with his strong play. The Patriots finish with three home games (yes I called Buffalo a home game): If they continue to do so well on both sides of the ball against the Packers next week and Miami to end the season, you have to look at this team as looking just as good as that undefeated team did going into the playoffs in 2007 until they ran into the Giants in the Super Bowl. The offense will always put points on the board. If New England's pass D continues to improve, this team really has no glaring weaknesses. Not that I would expect a team with Tom Brady to have many. Damn you Gisele!

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