Archive for the ‘ESPN Shenanigans’ Category
October 19, 2013
I can’t resist a controversy surrounding Frankenstein.
During the week, Colts owner and twitter whore Jim Irsay was quoted in an earlier interview with less than flattering words about Peyton Manning’s time in Indy. You know the specifics, so I will summarize; WE GOT TIRED OF GREAT REGULAR SEASONS FOLLOWED BY SHITTY POSTSEASONS.
Predictably, the media was all over it (as if NBC needed any more pub for the SNF matchup – you would have thought the DAL – WAS game was the week before the Super Bowl). (more…)
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Tags:Andrew Luck, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Jim Irsay, NFL, Peyton Manning
Posted in ESPN Shenanigans, NFL | 3 Comments »
September 5, 2012
Another NFL season is upon us, so lets take a look at some talking points and projections.
1. The Refs
I won’t bore you with the particulars of the negotiations. You don’t care and neither do I.
What we do care about is the game being officiated competently. Nothing that has occurred during the preseason has me confident that the scabs are going to miraculously become good officials. (more…)
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Tags:Brandon Marshall, Eli Manning, Greg McElroy, Greg Schiano, Justin Blackmon, Lamar Woodley, Luke Kuechly, Mark Ingram, Mark Sanchez, Mike Tomlin, N.Y. Jets, National Football League, New Orleans Saints, NFL, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tim Tebow
Posted in ESPN Shenanigans, NFL | 3 Comments »
June 11, 2012
LeBron-KD
The NBA Finals kick off tomorrow night, and it should be a great series. Hardcore hoops junkies and casual fans alike should find it highly entertaining.
Both OKC & Miami play an engaging style of basketball, and there promises to be plenty of memorable moments.
There are multiple story lines: (more…)
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Tags:Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, James Harden, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Finals, NBA playoffs, OKC Thunder, Russell Westbrook
Posted in ESPN Shenanigans, NBA | 6 Comments »
March 21, 2012
With the initial two rounds of the NCAA Tournament (I refuse to comply with the NCAA calling the 5th through 36th game the “second round”) behind us, here are some of my thoughts : (more…)
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Tags:Duke, ESPN, Greg Anthony, Indiana, Jim Boeheim, Kansas, Louisville, National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship, Ohio, Scoop Jardine, Stan Heath, Syracuse, UNC, UNLV
Posted in ESPN Shenanigans, NCAA Hoops | 4 Comments »
March 8, 2012
Peyton Manning was released by the Colts yesterday. Poor lil fella. Predictably, ESPN led the crotch-nuzzling.
You would have thought he retired, with all the attention he is getting. I heard an ESPN voice (and former QB) say he “deserved better”.
He deserved better? He was paid $25 million this year to play quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts sit on the couch like you and me.
He talked Indy into NOT putting him on IR in September. Instead of a 53-man roster, the Colts operated with a 52-man roster the ENTIRE YEAR. That’s not selfish at all. (more…)
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Tags:Dubious Super Bowl MVPs, ESPN, Indianapolis Colts, Joe Montana, Johnny Unitas, Peyton Manning, Pittsburgh Steelers
Posted in ESPN Shenanigans, NCAA Football, NFL | 4 Comments »
March 5, 2012
What do Danica Patrick and UConn coach Gino Auriemma have in common? I would say three things:
1) They are all over SportsCenter
2) I had to google them to find out how they spell their names.
3) No real sports fan gives a crap about either of them.
Last year, the 4-letter network’s coverage was over the top comparing UConn’s winning streak to UCLA men’s record.
Hey ESPN – they play with a different size ball. IT’S NOT THE SAME GAME. (more…)
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Tags:Connecticut Huskies, Danica Patrick, Elliott Sadler, ESPN, Geno Auriemma, NASCAR, Nationwide Series, SportsCenter
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February 29, 2012
Who won the 2011 NBA title? Was it:
Kobe and the Lakers – no that was 2009 and 2010.
Oh I got it, it was those Spurs led by that all-time great Tim Duncan – sorry, no.
Was it the NBA’s greatest franchise, the Boston Celtics, they won number 18 right? Wrong again.
It was Oklahoma City, led by the league’s youngest star Kevin Durant. No, what the heck?
Oh yeah I almost forgot, it was the Miami Heat – they won the title in July 2010, that’s what almost everyone said anyway. No no no, why I am so confused? (more…)
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Tags:Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade, ESPN, Jeremy Lin, Kevin Durant, LaMarcus Aldridge, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Finals, Russell Westbrook
Posted in ESPN Shenanigans, NBA | 10 Comments »
February 18, 2012
Yes, you read that correctly.
Courtesy of the always awesome Deadspin, ESPN ran that headline on ESPN Mobile from 2:30 to 3:05 EST this morning. Shortly afterwards, the apology came: (more…)
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Tags:Chink in the Armor, Deadspin, ESPN, ESPN.com, Jeremy Lin, New York Knicks
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